HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/27/2021I 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 27, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on May 11, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11 th day of May 2021.
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
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 Deacon Stephen Nolte, Saint Theresa Parish.
Council Member Roland Barrera gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Whitley Yepez, Veterans Memorial High School.
Whitley Yepez, Veterans Memorial High School student, 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.
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 Guajardo announced that the following proclamation was presented: Professional
Municipal Clerk's Week is May 2-8. A Certificate of Commendation was presented to
Police Chief Mike Markle upon his retirement.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo referred to comments from the public.
The following citizen called in opposition to Item #15: Carl Badalich, 102 West Palm
Beach.
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The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the
Minutes: David McIntyre, 2837 Oso Pkwy.; Sherry Badalich; and Richard Weitzel, 16602
Willow Run.
Dr. Gloria Scott thanked and acknowledged Police Chief Mike Markle for his service to
the community.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. Drought Conditions Update
City Manager Zanoni reported the City is in stage 1 drought restrictions. Reservoir levels
are currently at 35.3%. To avoid stage 1 drought conditions, the reservoir levels need to
reach 50%.
b. Street Construction Update
City Manager Zanoni reported the following construction projects are coming to
completion soon: Morgan Avenue; Everhart Road; Holly Road; Rodd Field Road; and
Strasbourg Drive.
c. Upcoming Special Events (HOSPiS Gala & Award Ceremony; Buc Days)
City Manager Zanoni reported Buc Days Festival will be held from April 29th through May
9th. Due to COVID-19, the illuminated night parade will not be held this year. Instead, a
Parade Pachanga will be held inside the American Bank Center. Vaccine clinics will be
available for citizens 18 years or older for Moderna or 16 years or older for Pfizer.
Anyone receiving vaccinations on the day of the event will get free admission. The Blue
Angels Air Show will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd.
The Rodeo will be held at the American Bank Center from May 6th to May 9th.
The Hospis Gala and Award Ceremony is taking place on April 29, 2021 at the Omni
Hotel.
On April 29th the City will be launching a new department called the Neighborhood
Services Department.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
1. 21-0496 Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (1 vacancy)
Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau (1 vacancy)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 1.
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Council Member Pusley nominated Gabi Canales (City -Transportation). Council
Member Hernandez nominated Adolfo "Butch" Escobedo (City -Transportation). Council
Members Hernandez, Lerma and Martinez voted for Escobedo. Council Members
Molina, Pusley, Smith, Hunter and Mayor Guajardo voted for Gabi Canales. Council
Member Barrera abstained. Gabi Canales was appointed.
Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau
Council Member Molina nominated Ramon Pineda. Council Member Hernandez
nominated Steve Banta. Mayor Guajardo nominated Sara Sells Morgan. Council
Members Molina, Smith, Barrera and Lerma voted for Pineda. Council Members Pusley,
Hunter, Martinez and Mayor Guajardo voted for Morgan. Council Member Hernandez
abstained. Due to a tie, this Board appointment was tabled to the next meeting.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Molina to
approve the Consent Agenda. 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. 21-0509 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2021.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
3. 21-0363 Ordinance accepting $22,816.97 from the State of Texas - Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education Account; and appropriating $22,816.97 for FY
2021 in the Police Grants Fund for training of sworn and civilian personnel.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032418
4. 21-0361 Ordinance rejecting the apparent low bid of WLE, LLC. due to refusal to perform
on a previous mowing contract providing similar services and authorizing a
three-year service agreement for mowing and grounds maintenance of
Stormwater Mowing Group 5B for an estimated amount of $73,740.00 with Juan
Antonio Galnarez, dba Tony's Lawn Service of Rockport, Texas for the
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Department of Public Works, with FY 2021 funding in an amount not to exceed
$10,242.00 available through the Stormwater Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032419
5. 21-0421 Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, to promote better
management of the public rights-of-way for Bond and other infrastructure
projects, adding Article VIII - Management of Rights -of -Way to clarify
responsibilities for all types of utilities within a public right-of-way, and
establishing a penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032420
6. 21-0469 Ordinance amending Section 55-100 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances
to continue using the 2020 Winter Quarter Average (calculated from December
2019 - February 2020) for wastewater charges from May 2021 through April
2022.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032421
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
7. 21-0293 Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Southern Tire Mart, LLC
of Columbia, Mississippi, E.B. Creager Tire & Battery, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas, and Vicente Cavazos Jr, dba Cavazos Tire Service of Corpus Christi,
Texas in amount not to exceed $166,000.00, for Mobile Tire Repair for Asset
Management Department, Fleet Division, with FY2021 funding in the amount of
$27,600.00 available through the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-091
8. 21-0392 Motion authorizing the purchase of two replacement transfer trailers for
$167,806 and the lease -purchase, through JP Morgan, of one new transfer
trailer from Spector Manufacturing, Inc. of St. Claire, Pennsylvania, for
$88,237.90 for a total amount of $256,043.90 to be utilized by Solid Waste
Operations; effective upon issuance of a letter of acceptance, with FY 2021
funding in the amount of not to exceed $167,806 available through the
Equipment Replacement Fund, with lease purchase payment commencing in FY
2022.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-092
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9. 21-0442 Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement with A-1 Scale Services,
Inc. of San Antonio, Texas, in an amount of $91,136.00 for installation and
upgrade of the Mettler Toledo Databridge System software to replace the
outdated Mettler Toledo Autoscale system utilized by the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill and the JC Elliott Transfer Station, effective upon issuance of a notice to
proceed, with FY 2021 funding available through the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032422
Consent - Capital Projects
10. 21-0282 Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for Utilities Permitting
Assistance to Plummer Associates, Inc., Austin, Texas, for permitting and
regulatory assistance for the City's water and wastewater treatment plants,
located Citywide, in an amount up to $230,000.00 for the initial term, with four
renewal options to be administratively authorized for a total amount not to
exceed $1,150,000.00, with FY 2021 funding available from the Water and
Wastewater Capital Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-093
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.
A Council Member and Director Embrey discussed the following topics: in response to a
Council Member's question regarding an update on the electrical utility issues with
ERCOT, Director Embrey will send out a summary to Council at the end of the week of
various major pieces of legislation; and the City has not taken a position in support of or
opposed to any of these Bills because we do not operate an electric utility.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held from 1:40 p.m. to 2:22 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 11 - 12)
11. 21-0534 Discussion with possible action to amend City Council Policies, Rules of
Procedure, regarding the Motion to Reconsider.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that a few Council Members requested options
allowing for more public notice when a motion to reconsider is made; the top seven cities
by population were polled to see what type of procedures they use; the Council has three
options: 1) to change Council policies to follow Robert's Rules of order; 2) amend our
existing process by requiring the motion to reconsider be placed on the agenda; and 3)
not make any changes and maintain the current process.
City Manager Peter Zanoni and City Attorney Miles Risley recommended Option 1.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve Option 1, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's suggestion to go with Option 2 because of past experience; and a Council
Member believes Option 1 is the best practice.
The motion approving Option 1 failed.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve Option 2, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council
Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032423
12. 21-0512 Ordinance approving a seawall improvement project for the replacement of
docks A, B, C, D, and L at the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina in an amount up
to $14,299,000.00; appropriating and transferring $14,299,000.00 from the
Seawall Improvement Fund to the Seawall Capital Improvement Program Fund
and appropriating therein; and amending the operating and capital budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 12.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young and Marina Manager Jonathan Atwood presented
information on the following topics: issue; Center of our Economic Hub; Corpus Christi
Marina dock replacement; dock 1; marina dredging needed; old power pedestal; new
power pedestals; modern concrete marine dock system; Texas Marinas with concrete
docks; UTMSI-Port Aransas; Island Moorings -Port Aransas; Port Aransas Municipal
Marina; slips overview; project budget; economic impact -marina; economic impact -local;
Type A fund balance; Type A fund annual revenues; and recommendations.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Mr. Atwood and City Attorney Miles Risley
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discussed the following topics: this is a great news item because it is over a $14 million
investment; Certificates of Obligation will be issued in a few weeks, along with other
projects; dredging will take place at the L head and the seawall, along with some of the
slips and channels; docks E, F, G and H were replaced in 2008 or 2009; the estimated
completion date will be approximately one year; an engineer has assessed the docks; a
Council Member thanked the Chamber of Commerce, Type A group and other groups for
moving this forward; plumbing and electrical will be updated for the new docks; the
floatation for the new docks will be foam encased in concrete; the completion date does
include the dredging; the L pier is open to the public to lease slips from the City; revenue
is due to the size of slips, most slips on L dock have larger vessels; the City is expected
to receive $2 to $3 million from the claim that was filed for the damage from Hurricane
Hanna; and the new dock master is helping put together a maintenance plan for marina
upkeep.
Council Member Molina 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
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 -19)
13. 21-0420 Ordinance amending the City of Corpus Christi Code Section 39-324 and
Section 39-303 that will incorporate the City's pay plans and holiday schedule as
part of the annual budget process and adding pay grade 321 for executive
leadership team positions [Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant City
Manager].
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
Director of Human Resources Eyvon McHaney stated that six out of the seven largest
Texas cities incorporate their pay plans and holiday schedules directly into the budget by
including the pay plans and holiday schedules as separate appendices attached to the
annual budget; this ordinance ensures City pay -grades remain accurate and complete,
and brings the City in-line with the standard practices of the seven largest cities in Texas.
Council Members, Director McHaney and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the
following topics: Pay Grade 321 is a new bracket that specifically encompasses the
Assistant City Managers, Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff; and the 318 pay
grade was removed to add the 321 pay grade.
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:
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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
14. 21-0225 Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Animal
Care and Control by adding and clarifying definitions, creating and revising
sections including microchipping registration, failure to reclaim pets,
impoundment of abandoned or unrestrained animals, dangerous and aggressive
dogs, adequate sheltering of canines, and the feeding of animals; providing for
severance, publication, and establishing an effective date of the new laws.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated this item was being withdrawn by staff, and was
rescheduled for May 11.
15. 20-1344 Zoning Case No. 1020-02, Mustang Island, LLC. (District 4).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7213 State Highway 361 from the
"RM -AT" Multifamily AT District to the "RV" Recreational Vehicle Park District
and "CR -2" Resort Commercial District. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval) (3/4 vote required due to opposition by adjacent property
owners)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; adjacent development; zoning pattern; public notification;
planning commission and staff recommend approval; aerial with special permit; and
proposed special permit.
Council Members, Director Raymond and Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice discussed
the following topics: staff added a special permit to the zoning request; and Council
Members' concern with the density of the RV resort.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance with a special permit,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. The ordinance failed.
Aye: 1 - Council Member Molina
Nay: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Smith
16. 21-0160 Ordinance awarding a construction contract to Facilities Solutions Group,
Corpus Christi, TX, for the Fire Station Multiple Location Generator
Replacement Project to replace and upgrade generators at Fire Stations 1, 5, 7,
8, 9, 10, and 12, located Citywide, in an amount not to exceed $412,725.00 with
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FY2021 funding available from the Fire Capital Fund; and amending the Capital
Improvement Program.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
A Council Member, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and City Manager
Peter Zanoni discussed the following topic: staff is recommending the replacement of
natural gas generators as a best practice.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor 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
17. 21-0161 Ordinance awarding a construction contract to Pro Tech Mechanical, Corpus
Christi, Texas, for the Museum of Science & History Mechanical, Electrical, and
Plumbing Improvements to replace the cooling and heating system, located in
Council District 1, in an amount not to exceed $1,427,351.00, with FY 2021
funding available from the Facility Maintenance Capital Fund and Energy Public
Property Finance Capital Fund; and amending the Capital Budget to
appropriate funding.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to award a
construction contract to replace piping and mechanical systems at the Science and
History Museum and to amend the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
There were no comments or questions 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
18. 21-0007 Ordinance authorizing the approval of Change Order Number 24 to a
construction contract with PLW Cadagua Partners, The Woodlands, Texas, for
additional scope of work that includes Clearwell #1 roof repairs for the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 3 project,
located in Council District 1, in an amount of $427,951.25 for a total restated fee
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of $23,843,835.05, with FY 2021 funding available from the Water Fund and
amending the Capital Improvement Program.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton stated that approval of the ordinance would repair
the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant roof that is currently leaking; the funding comes
from FY 2021 operating funds resulting from chemical savings; this ordinance also
amends the CIP; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members, Director Norton, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and
City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern
that project E11066 was not in the current or previous year's Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP), but that it goes back to the 2019 CIP; the design engineer supports this project
and the added scope was not in the original project; and the City is operating within the
Council approved guidelines and complying with state law.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
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
19. 21-0510 Ordinance authorizing the resale of 18 properties for $111,700.00 which were
foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the City shall
receive $12,528.58 plus $19,833.80 for partial payment of City paving and
demolition liens.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert stated that the winning bids were submitted on five
properties by Carrvino Development, LLC, eight properties by Thanksgiving Homes, and
five properties by an individual; and the City will receive about $12,500 towards
delinquent tax revenues and $19,800 for payment of demolition liens.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Hurlbert and City Attorney Miles
Risley discussed the following topics: these properties are fairly priced; and these are
tax resale properties that didn't make the minimum bid at the auction.
Council Member Lerma 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
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Abstained: 0
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 20)
20. 21-0511 Development Growth Presentation and Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Quarterly Update (1st Quarter 2021)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond and Director of Planning and
Environmental Services Daniel McGinn presented information on the following topics:
plats; major infrastructure; commercial construction; analysis; Northwest Blvd. -ongoing
projects; Staples corridor; public improvement district; and annexation.
President and CEO of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation lain
Vasey presented information on the following topics: March 2021 employment by sector
for Corpus Christi MSA; unemployment rates; area projects net taxable value; select
major projects; business development dashboard; business attraction activities;
CCREDC project pipeline; Coastal Bend Business Resources working group final
COVID economic impact survey; CCREDC 2020-2021 projects; and charting a new
case.
Council Members and Mr. Vasey discussed the following topics: the importance of
economic development in Corpus Christi; CCREDC was nominated by the governor's
office for the Trade and Industry Development magazine; and Council Members
commended the economic development team for their diligence.
Q. APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD: (ITEM 21)
The Appeal will proceed using the following format:
21. 21-0495 Consideration of an appeal filed by Ms. Raquel Ordonez of the Building
Standards Board's Decision to require demolition of the substandard structure
on property located at 309 Hiawatha Street in City Council District 1.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
City Attorney Miles Risley stated that today's appeal was filed by Raquel Ordonez
regarding the Building Standard's Board decision is to require demolition of the property
located at 309 Hiawatha Street.
Ms. Raquel Ordonez, the appellant, stated that: this property belongs to her grandmother;
she was unaware that the property in question was going to be demolished; she paid the
lien on the house; she started cleaning the property when she arrived in Corpus Christi on
April 22, 2021; and she spoke to the tax department and they are willing to make
payment arrangements with her.
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Council Members and Ms. Ordonez discussed the following topics: Ms. Ordonez's wish
is to restore this home for ministry purposes; she received notice of this situation on
February 11, 2021; Ms. Ordonez plans to pay $5,000 towards the taxes of the property if
the approval of the demolition is cancelled; a family member will be living in the house;
Ms. Ordonez's claim that she is financially capable to repair this property and needs at
least six months to do so; Ms. Ordonez's pledge to get the roof fixed and windows
repaired in the next six months; Ms.Ordonez has not considered tearing down the house,
rather she wants to remodel it; Ms. Ordonez is not aware of any structural damage to the
property; no one has lived in the house for at least nine years; and Ms. Ordonez is
meeting with an attorney to establish ownership of the property.
City Attorney Miles Risley presented the following information: Code Enforcement
notified more than 50 people by mail and a notice was posted on the front door several
times; Ms. Ordonez does not appear in the title records; Building Standards Board does
not prohibit an owner from demolishing a building; if the owner does not demolish the
property within 30 days, then the order authorizes the City to demolish it; and it could take
months before the demolition is even completed.
Council Members, City Attorney Risley, Code Compliance Officer Diana Garza, Code
Enforcement Program Manager Liza Lopez and Ms. Ordonez discussed the following
topics: the Building Standards Board decides if a building needs to be demolished; the
immediate requirement is to secure the building; notices can only be sent to people who
are listed on the property and utility bills; the best way to establish legal ownership is to let
the property get foreclosed; a Council Member's concern why the City accepted Ms.
Ordonez's money to pay
fines and fees when the title is not in her name; legal heirs get the property when there is
not a will; the City sent out three letters that did not get returned; the letters were sent out
by certified mail and first class mail; there is an active lawsuit by Linebarger for taxes;
Ms. Ordonez is risking putting money into the property and may not be able to secure the
ownership; Ms. Ordonez is requesting a six month delay to demolish the property and
understands her risks; she needs a list of repairs that are required to get it up to code; a
Council Member's concern of protecting the surrounding neighborhood; it will take a
structural engineer about six months to assess the property; there is no liability on the City
since it is not municipal property; and the Texas Local Government Code says you
cannot give someone more than 90 days to repair the building.
Code Enforcement Program Manager Lopez and Code Compliance Officer Garza
presented information on the following topics: they have received many complaints in the
community regarding this property; Code Compliance Officer Garza went out to the
property and made her assessment; the sign is placed on the structure that no one is
allowed to enter the property due to what the Building Standards Board ordered; the
notices that were mailed out stated what was wrong with the property; and all of the
notices of violation were
returned.
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Council Members, City Attorney Risley, Code Enforcement Program Manager Lopez and
Code Compliance Officer Garza discussed the following topics: if Council takes action
for demolition it does not affect property ownership; the first complaint was filed on
August 20, 2020; the utilities have been turned off since 2013.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution to deny the appeal,
seconded by Council Member Barrera.
Council Members, City Attorney Risley, Code Enforcement Program Manager Lopez and
Code Compliance Officer Garza discussed the following topics: it could cost the City up
to $4,500 or $5,000 to demolish this property; if an empty lot is sold, it would not be
enough to cover the tax lien and demolition; the demolition will be covered by the CDBG
funds; and it will take about three to four months to demolish this property.
The motion to approve the resolution failed.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table for 30 days to allow Ms. Ordonez to
develop a plan to bring the property into compliance with code enforcement, seconded
by Council Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Molina and Council Member Pusley
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 04-27-2021
Name David McIntyre McIntyre
Address Street Address: 2837 Oso Parkway
Street Address Line 2:
City: CORPUS CHRISTI
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78414
Topic
Agenda Item Number 14
Item # 14 (21-0225) Regarding feeding animals
Describe Feedback: I am extremely hopeful that at least some of these
proposed changes are implemented. I currently
reside directly across from the location where
people have been feeding raccoons for years now. I
cannot tell you how negatively this has impacted
me and my family. From constant trash blowing
into our yard from discarded feeding items to all
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manner of additional nuisance animals
(possums/rats/coyotes) being drawn to the
food. We have had multiple occassions of people
driving by and shooting at the animals (I have
provided a video to CCPD and Animal
Control). People are honking just outside our door
all hours of the night and early a.m. We are
miserable in our own home and have complained
for years. I have pictures and video that I can
provide of a Targe number of dangerous situations
that occur here on a nightly basis. Unaddressed, a
tragedy is inevitable. Please do not allow this
continue. Pass at least the wildlife feeding potion of
this item. Thank you.
dmcintvre12@grandecom.net
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I am not sure where to begin with this letter. You already know that I am opposed to this
project even though I get notices a month after a meeting takes place. I am not opposed to
development.
I am not opposed to the developer of this land. I am sure he is a very nice man who had an idea.
What I am opposed to is him coming in and filling in wet lands without permission. I also am
opposed to him starting a project without permission. He did bring in gravel, big machinery etc.
without getting authorization that are necessary. Rules should be the same for everyone. We
have abided by those rules.
You have no proof that an RV Park will not impact the value of my land. We have lived on
Mustang Island for over 40 years. Long before there was much development on the Corpus
Christi portion of Mustang Island. It has a special place in our hearts. RVs are a great way to
travel, but again you can have too many on a small island that only has one exit in case of a
hurricane. Can you imagine the congestion of everyone getting off the island over the causeway
if you add that many more RVs to the congestion? Have you thought to ask those in charge of
evacuation their thoughts?
Please consider not allowing this particular project to go through.
Sherry Badalich
Norma Duran
From: Richard Weitzel <richard.weitzel@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 8:55 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Objection to RV Park
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Date of Meeting 04-27-2021
Name Richard Weitzel
Address Street Address: 16602 Willow Run
City: San Antonio
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78247
Country: United States
Topic Zoning Case 1020-02
Agenda Number 20-1344
Describe Feedback: I strongly oppose RV Parks.
Trailer parks provide less Revenue for city and
county, and attract a negative element. A
Developers Pro Forma will rapidly deteriorate into a
slum -like environment When the Trailer Park
shows decreasing Revenue, the prices drop, and to
get Revenue the Trailer Park accepts anyone to
offset expenses - a downward "spiral" into
bankruptcy. No one will want to buy a Lot and build
an expensive home overlooking a slum -area Trailer
Park.
City Council can become "heroes" in the CC area by
commissioning a Study on the "best and highest
use" of the entire area - from the perspective of Tax
Revenue, and not of limited knowledge of what is
best for the City of CC and Mustang Island. The
Study should include what other beachfront
properties, like Okaloosa Island in Florida, have done
to create a beneficial Tax Revenue base. The Study
protects Council from being arbitrary and indecisive.
Please don't miss this opportunity to do what's right
for the City of CC.
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