HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/18/2021I 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 May 18, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on May 25, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of May 2021.
(SEAL)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, May 18, 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 11:37 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, gave the invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Paris Watson, Roy Miller High School.
Paris Watson, Roy Miller 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 commendation and proclamation were
presented: Calallen Wildcats Soccer Team and Preservation Month.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo referred to comments from the public.
Carrie Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd., called in regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the
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City Secretary Rebecca Huerta read an update on public comment procedures.
Beginning May 25th citizens have the option of making public comments in person.
G. SOUTH TEXAS MILITARY TASK FORCE BRIEFING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KRESTEN COOK
Mayor Guajardo referred to the South Texas Military Task Force Briefing.
Executive Director Kresten Cook stated that the purpose of the South Texas Military Task
Force is to increase awareness of the military. The Task Force's mission is to promote,
preserve and protect the area military installations.
H. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. Memorial Day Preparations
City Manager Zanoni reported on the Memorial Day weekend preparations.
CEO of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Brett Oetting presented
information on the following topics: Memorial Day Historical Occupancy; VCC
forecasting; portrait of American travelers; vacation motivators; power of marketing; and
annual power of travel in Corpus Christi.
Council Members and Public Works Director Richard Martinez discussed the following
topics: in preparation for holiday traffic, a detour route at the Aquarius intersection will be
implemented to prevent traffic from backing up on the island bridge.
b. Texas Parks & Wildlife Presentation by Captain Ben Baker
City Manager Zanoni introduced Texas Parks & Wildlife Captain Ben Baker. Captain
Baker briefed the Council on the department's duties, saying that they are conservation
police officers and water safety enforcement officers.
A Council Member thanked Captain Baker for his service.
c. National Public Works Week
City Manager Zanoni reported that this week is National Public Works Week.
Director of Public Works Richard Martinez stated that this is the 61st annual Public
Works Week. Director Martinez recognized the streets paving crew and stated that 108
projects have been completed.
d. Two Years of City Accomplishments
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City Manager Zanoni reported that his two year anniversary with the City is May 20th and
gave an update on the City's achievements over the last two years. A community
celebration will take place on Saturday, May 22nd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Corpus
Christi Art Center in recognition of our City's progress.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: NONE
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 1 - 13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Items
11 and 13 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina, seconded by Council Member Pusley to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 11 and 13. 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
1. 21-0566 Approval of the Minutes of the May 11, 2021 Regular Meeting.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
2. 21-0433 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Lift Station, Gravity and Force Main Line
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement for up to $2,041,201.17 with
Mostaghasi Investment Trust to construct a new Wastewater Lift Station, Gravity
and Force Main for a proposed residential and commercial development
located west of the U.S. Highway 77 (1-69) and County Road 52 Intersection with
a completion date of within 24 months; transferring $372,704.89 from the Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund, $83,339.25 from the Water
Distribution Main Trust Fund, and $101,793.65 from the Wastewater Collection
Line Trust Fund to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund; appropriating
$1,772,500.78 from the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund; transferring of
future revenue of $268,700.39 collectively from Water and Wastewater lot and
acreage fees and pro rate fees to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund;
authorizing appropriation of $268,700.39 from the Wastewater Trunk System
Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer per the agreement. (District 1)
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032434
3. 21-0214 Ordinance awarding a construction contract to Teal Construction, Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas, for the Corpus Christi International Airport Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) Security Equipment Consolidation Project to relocate the
existing TSA baggage screening equipment, in an amount of $564,202.00 and
appropriating funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Coronavirus
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and amending the FY
2020-2021 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032435
4. 21-0518 Ordinance annexing London Pirate Road (formerly County Road 33), from FM
43 (Weber Road) to the North approximately 1.027 miles, being approximately
3.733 acres of land, into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi
increasing the area to 489 sq. miles; and approving a service plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032436
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
5. 21-0497 Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement for automotive parts with
Advance Stores Company of Raleigh, North Carolina via U.S. Communities
Government Purchasing Alliance an Omnia Partner Cooperative in an amount
not to exceed $165,000.00 for the Fleet of the Corpus Christi Fire Department,
effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed with FY 2021 funding in an
amount of $22,916.67 available through the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-103
6. 21-0500 Motion authorizing the purchase of a MX908-C Handheld Chemical Identification
Device and a five-month service agreement for staff training in an amount of
$79,088.25 with FarrWest Environmental Supply Inc. of Schertz, Texas via
HGACBuy Cooperative for the Corpus Christi Fire Department effective upon
issuance of a notice to proceed with FY 2021 funding through the Fire Grants
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-104
7. 21-0267 Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement for Boat Yard Crane Services
for Corpus Christi Marina with Esmeralda Flores Sanchez dba Sanchez Marine
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Service of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $80,000.00;
with FY 2021 funding in an amount of $8,333.33 funded through the Marina
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-105
8. 21-0426 Motion authorizing the purchase of 91 light duty vehicles and the lease -purchase
of two light duty vehicles, via JPMorgan, coming from various vendors as laid out
in the bid tabulation as additions and replacements to the City fleet for a total
amount of $3,486,464.00 to be used by various City departments with FY 2021
funding available through the various department funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-106
9. 21-0340 Resolution authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Texas Packer and
Loader Sales, Inc. dba Texas Pack and Load of San Antonio, Texas, in amount
not to exceed $480,000.00 for the purchase of Vacall Vacuum Truck Parts for
Asset Management Department, Fleet Division, with FY 2021 funding in the
amount of $93,350.00 available through the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032437
10. 21-0527 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Advance Paving and
Construction, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas for an amount not to exceed
$168,200.00, for Paint Restoration Services for Asset Management, effective
upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021 funding in the amount of
$23,361.00 available through the Facility Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-107
Consent - Capital Projects
11. 21-0423 Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement to Gignac & Associates LLC,
Chuck Anastos Associates LLC, and Dykema Architects, Inc., all from Corpus
Christi, Texas, to provide professional services for general renovations for
multiple citywide facility projects with interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and site civil design services in an amount up to $300,000.00 each
per year for a total amount of $900,000.00, with a one-year renewal option for
each contract to be administratively authorized, and FY 2021 funding available
from the Capital and Bond Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
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Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to
award three on-call contracts for general architectural and engineering services.
Council Members, Director Edmonds and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's request for a full detailed report; a Council
Member's concern that Gignac & Associates reportedly had issues paying
subcontractors; due to an oversight, the evaluation matrix only included the three
recommended contracts, although 10 applications were submitted; and a Council
Member's understanding that as a practice, Facilities Multiple Award Contracts (FMAC)
were only authorized for one year without a renewal option.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-108
12. 21-0304 Motion awarding a construction contract to Abel's Paving & Construction Inc,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Lifecycle Curb & Gutter Replacement project,
located Citywide, in an amount of $419,540.04 with FY 2021 funding available
from the Storm Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-109
13. 21-0571 Resolution to authorize intervention in the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Docket No. 51984, Application of AEP Texas Inc. ("AEP") to Amend its
Distribution Cost Recovery Factor; finding that AEP's application to increase
distribution rates within the city should be denied; authorizing participation with
the cities served by AEP; authorizing hiring of legal counsel; and finding that the
City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by AEP
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
City Attorney Miles Risley stated this item has an Executive Session. This Item was
discussed in Executive Session.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Resolution 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: 032438
General Consent Items
L. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Legislative Update.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented information on the
following topics: where are we at this week; big topics still unfinished -city advocacy
censorship/no taxpayer funded lobbing; defund the police -Governor's priority; HB1869
debt restriction bill; and SB3-winter storm response bill -working on water provisions.
Council Members and Director Embrey discussed the following topics: legislation
dealing with ERCOT is still in the process.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 25.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 14 - 17)
14. 21-0546 Ordinance annexing approximately 18.59 acres of land at or near the
intersection of County Road 52 and US Highway 77/Interstate 69 into the
territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi increasing the total area to 480.75
square miles.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Director of Planning & Environmental Services Daniel McGinn presented information on
the following topics: background; aerial overview of annexation tract; proposed
development plan; and staffs recommendation.
Council Members, Director McGinn, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director of Public
Works and Streets Operation Richard Martinez discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's concern that County Road 52 did not have proper infrastructure for heavy
traffic; Public Works has started working on the project this week and is expected to be
complete in three weeks; and a Council Member's concern regarding major drainage
issues.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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No public comments were submitted.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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:
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
FIRST READING ORDINANCE: (ITEM 22)
22. 21-0251 Ordinance authorizing a one-year lease beginning July 1, 2021 with Yolanda
Ibarra dba Mangonadas by MLB for the North Bayfront Park Kiosk, located on
North Shoreline Blvd, near the intersection with Resaca Street, with monthly rent
of $913.50, with options to extend for up to 2 additional two-year terms upon
agreement of the parties.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Sarah Munoz presented information on the
following topics: North Bayfront Park Kiosk; Mangonadas by MLB; kiosk exterior; kiosk
interior; kiosk basement; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Yolanda Ibarra and Interim Director
Munoz discussed the following topics: in response to a Council Member's question
regarding the selection of this business, staff stated that Ms. Ibarra was the only vendor
that reached out to the department; the kiosk is 400 square feet and will be open seven
days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning July 1, 2021; a contract is being sought to
provide maintenance to the fountain's electrical system; Ms. Ibarra will be responsible for
keeping the area clean; and more trash receptacles will be made available.
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
15. 21-0452 Zoning Case No. 0421-02, LD Ca!alien CCTX Hwy 77, LLC. (District
1).Ordinance zoning a property being annexed at or near the intersection of
County Road 52 and Interstate 69 to the "CG -2 General Commercial District and
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"RM -2" Multifamily District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern; public notification; and planning commission and
staff recommend approval.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
No public comments were submitted.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
There were no questions or comments from the Council.
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
Abstained: 0
16. 21-0449 Zoning Case No. 0321-03, Walter, Dewane and Torell.: (District 4) Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 16002 Park Road 22 from the "RM-AT/IO"
Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay to the "RV/IO" RV Resort District
with the Island Overlay. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this item is to
allow for the development of a Resort Recreational Vehicle Park.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial overview;
adjacent development and zoning pattern; public notification; and planning commission
and staff recommend approval of RV/IO.
Council Members, Owner and Applicant Mariam Walters, and Director Raymond
discussed the following topics: federal flood insurance is unavailable for this property;
the site location requires boring under TxDOT right-of-way to reach sanitary sewer
collector; there are about eight units per acre; and the City of Corpus Christi has no
ownership or rights to wetlands.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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No public comments were submitted.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith 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
17. 21-0450 Zoning Case No. 0121-01, Braselton Development Company, Ltd.: (District 5)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7601 Yorktown Boulevard from the
"RS -4.5" Single Family 4.5 District and the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5/PUD" Single -Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this item is to
allow for the construction of 146 single-family homes.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial overview;
adjacent development and zoning pattern; public notification; PUD deviations; PUD
concepts; and planning commission and staff recommend approval.
Council Members, Director Raymond and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern of not having a 50 foot right-of-way; a
Council Member's concern of Yorktown Blvd. not being wide enough; a Council Member's
concern of not having sidewalks on both sides of Yorktown Blvd.; a Council Member's
concern that 50% of the vehicles associated with these homes will be parked on the
street; many young individuals are not concerned with having a small yard; and PUDs
allow for more flexibility for developers.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the ordinance to approve the PUD
with the exception of 4 ft. sidewalks on each side of the street with an additional
requirement for the driveway 10% per foot from the property line, seconded by Council
Member Smith. The motion to amend failed.
Council Members, Director Raymond and Murph Hudson with Urban Engineering
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's suggestion to table this item to allow
the developer time to consider making changes; sidewalks on both sides of the streets
are not a zoning requirement, but a platting requirement; and the plat doesn't change if
sidewalks are added.
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Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Murph Hudson with Urban Engineering reiterated that zoning requirements
differ from platting requirements regarding sidewalk and right -of way.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented by staff,
seconded by Council Member Martinez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
6 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
O. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18-24)
18. 21-0501 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $15,000.00 grant from the Coastal
Bend Regional Advisory Council for the Corpus Christi Fire Department Web
Emergency Operations Center operations; and appropriating $15,000.00 into
the Fire Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated this ordinance authorizes the acceptance of a $15,000
grant from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council for the Web Emergency
Operations.
A Council Member and Chief Rocha discussed the following topics: a Council Member's
request for funding sources for Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council.
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:
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
19. 21-0506 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an $11,137.00 grant from the Coastal
Bend Regional Advisory Council for the Corpus Christi Fire Department EMS
operations; and appropriating $11,137.00 into the Ambulance Grants Fund.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
acceptance of an $11,137 grant for EMS operations.
There were no comments or questions from the Council.
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:
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
20. 21-0507 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $838.42 from the State of Texas - Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education account; and appropriating
$838.42 into the Fire Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that this item authorizes the acceptance of $838.42 for
the training of three police certified arson investigators in the fire department.
There were no comments or questions from the Council.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
21. 21-0410 Ordinance declaring four City owned vacant lots located at 429 Marguerite
Street, 502 18th Street, 508 18th Street and 2034 Mary Street as surplus
property, authorizing sale to the public, and authorizing execution of the deeds
and any related documents necessary to complete the sale and conveyance of
the properties.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Council Members, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and City Manager
Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: the City currently owns these four properties
that have no current or future use for any City purpose; and the potential buyer of these
properties may benefit the City's future office space.
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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
23. 21-0567 Ordinance approving the addition of six full-time positions to the Parks and
Recreation Department budget for additional Bayshore Parks Enforcement
Officers with a one-time purchase of equipment and the appropriation of
$432,956 from the State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for costs associated with
increasing staff presence and security in the Bayshore parks.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Sarah Munoz presented information on the
following topics: background; staffing recommendation; compliance officer overview;
essential functions (from JAQ) funding; staff addition options; year 1 estimated costs;
year 2 estimated costs; illustrative schedule; additional safety measures at Bayfront
Parks; current camera layout at Cole Park; proposed camera layout at Cole Park; and
staff recommends approval.
Council Members, Interim Director Munoz and City Manager Zanoni discussed the
following topics: all parks along the Bayfront will be included; and there are two existing
park enforcement officers that monitor inland parks.
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
24. 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 24.
Animal Care Services Program Manager Joel Skidmore presented information on the
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following topics: mission statement; Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Division; what
is our goal at Animal Care Services; Corpus Christi Chapter 6 Ordinances; modified
definitions to support ordinance changes; what are the identified animal related issues in
Corpus Christi; proposed amendments and additions focused on owner responsibility;
resolving neglect; and resolving nuisances.
Council Members, Program Manager Skidmore, and Assistant City Attorney Gabriel
Rodriguez discussed the following topics: the officer needs to use their discretion
whether to issue a notice to the pet owner; a Council Member's request to broaden the
meaning of discretion; a Council Member's request to re -word the ordinance under
section 6-163; the City is planning free microchip events with no annual registration fee;
and currently there are no issues with puppy mills in Corpus Christi.
Mayor Guajardo made a motion to amend the ordinance to broaden the language under
sections 6-103(0 and 6-163 and allow Animal Care Services Manager to use discretion
on a case by case basis, seconded by Council Member Molina. The motion was
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS:
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 25)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 25. The Council went into Executive
Session at 1:28 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:20 p.m.
25. 21-0572 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 Application of AEP Texas Inc to
amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor at the Public Utility Commission.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m.
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Date of Meeting 05-18-2021
Name Libby Averyt
Address Street Address: 430 Grant PI
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Topic American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Agenda Item Number General public comment
Describe Feedback: Please see the attached letter regarding city funds
from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Respectfully,
Libby Averyt
United Way of the Coastal Bend
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Gabe Guerra
Kleberg Bank
Chair -Elect
Erik Simpson
Valero — Three Rivers
Treasurer
John Owen
Goodwill Industries
Secretary
Alicia Matus
LyondellBasell Industries
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Libby Averyt
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Frost Bank
J.D. Egbert
Branscomb I PC
Paul Fritsch
ExxonMobil
Wesley Gore
NuStar Energy
Catherine Hilliard
Hilliard, Martinez, Gonzales
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Trina Martinez
Robert Rocha
Corpus Christi Fire Dept.
Judith Talavera
AEP Texas
Javier Wiley
H -E -B Plus Saratoga
May 13, 2021
Hon. Mayor Paulette Guajardo
Corpus Christi City Council
1201 Leopard St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Re: Federal Economic Stimulus Package — American Rescue Plan Act
Dear Mayor Guajardo and City Councilmembers,
After listening to the Council's May 11, 2021, presentation and discussion regarding the
American Rescue Plan Act funds, it's clear you have some difficult decisions ahead of you. I
applaud city staffs efforts to fully understand federal guidelines and efforts to discern the most
effective use of the funds. Please know, too, that my advocacy for local nonprofit businesses is
not a criticism of the ongoing significant improvements being made throughout Corpus Christi
under the leadership of City Manager Peter Zanoni and the City Council. I applaud you for those
efforts and appreciate your commitment to our community. Still, I respectfully ask that you
consider the following as you further discuss best uses for the ARPA funds:
o It's true that the City of Corpus Christi provided some grants in 2020 to help nonprofit
businesses with their own administrative costs — $500,000. Other money received by a
few nonprofits was for direct client services — not administrative needs left unfunded due
to fundraising shortfalls caused by COVID. At the time of those grants, we had more than
$1.2 million in requests from small nonprofits (with annual revenues of $3 million or less),
and several nonprofits still report COVID-related funding shortfalls.
Recurring expenses vs. one-time expenses as described in the May 11 meeting — I
believe any future grants provided to local nonprofit businesses should be considered as
replacement funds for lost revenue due specifically to COVID. I'm not suggesting that
some nonprofits aren't managed well enough to fund recurring expenses and therefore,
the city should subsidize them. I'm suggesting that some nonprofits have experienced a
time-limited dip in revenues specifically due to the pandemic, and that those revenue
streams will slowly return as we enter a post-COVID time. Those one-time losses are
similar to the city's COVID-related lost revenues from sales taxes, utility fees, etc., which
you may replace with ARPA funds.
Again, I appreciate the challenging task in front of you and the opportunity to provide additional
input on the discussion. Regardless of the outcome, you have my respect and gratitude for
embracing the difficult work of moving Corpus Christi forward.
Sincerely,
Libby Averyt
President & CEO
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Dawn Abrams
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Street Address: 627 Arrow Rd
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78336
Topic Spay and Neuter
Agenda Item Number 21-0225
Describe Feedback: This change in the ordinance is extremely awful and
doesn't forgive a mistake by the owner of said
animal. A council should not be allowed to
automatically mutalate an animal if it's gotten out
of the yard by mistake/accidentally. The current
ordinance is bad enough with the 2 strikes but at
least your animal won't have it's organs removed .
Some of these animals are prized hunting or show
animals that require the keeping of reproductive
organs, just because they get lost once doesn't give
a counsel the right to rip them apart. Furthermore
since pets are by law property, I would think you
could be held liable for damages done to any animal
you surgically cut up. I highly recommend and hope
you just leave well enough alone and maybe put all
this misplaced energy into the BORDER CRISIS !!!!
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