HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/17/2021I 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 August 17, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on August 24, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of August 2021.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:47 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Adam Carrington, Brooks AME Worship Center.
Pastor Adam Carrington, Brooks AME Worship Center, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Julianna Gomez, Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi.
Julianna Gomez, Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi student, led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to 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
1. 21-1050 Commendation recognizing International Westside Astro's Pinto Pony League.
Swearing -In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission, Committee
and Corporation Members.
Mayor Guajardo conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
The commendation was postponed.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
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Sylvia Campos, 4410 Fir St., spoke regarding transparency, environmental impact, and
financial economic impact.
William Mays, 4618 Oso Parkway, spoke regarding adding noisy generators to the noise
ordinance.
Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray Dr., spoke in opposition to Item #12.
James Klein, 3501 Monterrey St., spoke in opposition to the funding for the desalination
plant.
Chloe Torres, 5430 Saratoga Blvd., spoke regarding lack of democratic input, in
opposition to the desalination plant, and in opposition to Item #13.
Melissa Zamora, 3917 Brawner Parkway, spoke regarding the intergovernmental plan on
climate change and concerns regarding the desalination plant.
Brandon Marks, 319 Rosebud Avenue, spoke regarding funding for the desalination
plant.
Guillermo Gallegos, 7621 Cedar Brook Dr., submitted a written public comment in
opposition to Item #13 and in opposition to the desalination plant.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
a. Briefing on the Replacement of IH -37 Bridge at Nueces River
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced TxDOT Deputy District Engineer Charles
Benavides.
Mr. Benavides presented information on the following topics: project overview; project
team; project phasing -phase 1 of 4; phase 1 Nueces River Bridge section; phase 2
Nueces River Bridge section; phase 3 Nueces River Bridge section; phase 4 Nueces
River Bridge section; other project details; project layout at US -77; and project layout at
Labonte Park.
Council Members, Mr. Benavides and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following
topics: the bridge will be elevated about five feet; currently there are no future plans of
expanding the four lanes further north; a Council Member's concern about an emergency
evacuation lane; the three lanes are maintained during construction for an emergency
evacuation route; and construction will begin the day after Labor Day.
b. Budget and Finance Report - 3rd Quarter
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City Manager Peter Zanoni reported on the 3rd Quarter Budget and Finance Report:
general fund revenues; general fund expenses; water fund revenues and expenses;
wastewater fund revenues and expenses; HOT tax revenue; development services
revenue; Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP); Capital Improvement Program;
summary; next steps; and 4th Quarter Report in November 2021.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's request for the City Manager to review the revenues and expenditures that are
outliers from trends.
c Overview of Bay Jammin' Concert Series by John Nelson
Producer and Promoter of The Bay Jammin' Concert Cinema Series John Nelson stated
that the organization is celebrating its 31st anniversary. The funding from private and
public sectors pay for bands, movies, sound, lights and printing. The City provides use of
the Cole Park Amphitheater.
d. COVID-19 Update
Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez gave an update on COVID-19 as follows:
Nueces County COVID cases; COVID weekly cases; hospitalizations/ICU August 2021;
vaccine breakthrough cases in Nueces County; CDC updated guidance for COVID; and
new CDC booster information.
Council Members, Director Rodriguez and Fire Chief Robert Rocha discussed the
following topics: a third dose of the vaccine is available specifically for those with
weakened immune systems; there is no record of any deaths in Nueces County from
receiving the vaccine; anyone 12 and older can receive the vaccination at their home by
registering with the fire department- 80 to 100 registrants per day; and currently 50 to 100
people a day are getting vaccinated by the fire department at home.
e. Seawater Desalination Update by Mike Murphy, Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer Mike Murphy presented information on the following topics: the
hunt for renewable water; Terry Arnold with Seven Seas offered to take Council on a tour;
and setting up additional meetings with Evangeline.
H BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2. 21-1046 Local Government Fare Review Committee (5 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2. The following board appointments were made:
Local Government Fare Review Committee:
Council Member Martinez (Appointed)
Council Member Hunter (Appointed)
Council Member Lerma (Appointed)
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Council Member Pusley (Appointed)
Council Member Molina (Appointed)
Council Member Barrera recused himself.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 19)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Items
12, 14 and 18 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Hunter to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 12, 14 and 18. 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
3. 21-1059 Approval of the August 10, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were passed on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
4. 21-0802 Ordinance to establish a 15 member Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
to advise on Infrastructure Master Plan and impact fees; adding section 2-60 to
the Corpus Christi Code.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032514
5. 21-1032 Motion to appoint Rosie G. Collin, Jesus J. Jimenez, Rudy Garza, Moses
Mostaghasi, Ramiro Munoz III, Trey Summers, Everett Roy, Alex H. Harris, Gabe
Guerra, Anne S. Mahaffey, Kim H. Schmid, and Velda G. Tamez to the Capital
Improvement Advisory Committee.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-165
6. 21-0759 Zoning Case No. 0521-01, Kitty Hawk Development, Ltd.: (District 5) Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 9142 South Staples Street (FM 2444) from the
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"CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS -15" Single -Family 15
District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032515
7. 21-0761 Zoning Case No. 0621-02, Glenn Lyons: (District 3) Ordinance rezoning property
at or near 5839 Williams Drive from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 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: 032516
8. 21-0790 Zoning Case No. 0621-03, Mostaghasi Investment Trust: (District 3) Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 2302 County Road 43 from the "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032517
9. 21-0850 Ordinance adopting the procedure to terminate the campaign treasurer
appointment of an inactive candidate or inactive specific -purpose political
committee in accordance with Texas Election Code Section 252.0131; and
amending the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, with addition
of new Section 2-7.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032518
10. 21-0649 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 2, Article III to update City
departments and functions; and amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 39 to
clarify payment of sick and vacation leave upon termination, retirement, or death.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032519
11. 21-0805 Ordinance appropriating Airport Grant # 62 in an amount of $3,310,001.00 from
the United States Department of Transportation -Federal Aviation Administration
to the Airport CIP Grants Fund, amending the FY 2021 Capital Budget, and
awarding a construction contract in an amount of $2,625,000.00 to Bay Ltd.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Corpus Christi International Airport Rehabilitate
Runway 13-31, Taxiway B, and Associated Improvements, with FY 2021 funding
available from the Airport CIP Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 032520
12. 21-1010 Ordinance adding Section 33-17 to Corpus Christi Code to prohibit parking on
an unimproved surface on residential lots; and providing for a penalty not to
exceed $500 per violation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 12.
Interim Director of Neighborhood Services Tracey Cantu presented information on the
following topics: offense; street yard; exceptions to policy; criminal penalty; and
recommendation to approve the ordinance.
Council Members, Interim Director Cantu and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern about micromanaging private property;
there is an ordinance in place that vehicles cannot park between the street and the
sidewalk; caliche parking is allowed if it does not cause rutting; and a resident will be
given a notice to come into compliance before being cited.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the ordinance to remove the word
"dustless", seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on second reading as
amended and 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
Enactment No: 032521
13. 21-0999 Ordinance adding Section 49 - 16 to the Corpus Christi Code to prohibit sitting
or lying in public right-of-way within the Corpus Christi Central Business District,
North Beach, and Flour Bluff; and providing for penalty of up to $500 per
violation.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032522
Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
14. 21-0889 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $32,965.90 from the Firehouse Subs
Public Safety Foundation for a 12 -Lead cardiac monitor to support the Corpus
Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $32,965.90 into the Fire Grants
Fund.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the 12 -Lead cardiac monitor is a piece of equipment
on ambulances that transmits heart rhythm to the hospitals for physicians to determine the
rhythm of the heart.
Council Member Pusley 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
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
15. 21-0799 Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Crosstown Partners Inc.,
dba Sames Ford, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed
$543,000.00, for offsite repairs of Asset Management Fleet Ford vehicles, with
FY 2021 funding in the amount of $45,200.00 available through the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-166
16. 21-0620 Motion awarding a construction contract to Viking Industrial Painting, Omaha,
Nebraska, for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Coral Vines Elevated
Storage Tank, located in Council District 4, in an amount of $540,200.00, with
FY 2021 funding available from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-167
17. 21-0918 Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with Energy Worldnet, Inc.,
in an amount of $134,620.00 for management software that tracks and provides
online training to meet licensure compliance for natural gas operators effective
upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021 funding in the amount of
$2,243.67 available in the Gas Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032523
General Consent Items
18. 21-0826 Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and
Investment Strategies for fiscal year 2021-2022.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
A Council Member and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert discussed the following
topics: a Council Member's request for a quarterly report of investment strategies and
results.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032524
19. 21-0827 Resolution authorizing enrollment in the Texas CLASS & Texas CLASS
Government Investment Pools.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032525
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:58 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
L. RECESS FOR A CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 201
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting at 2:40 p.m.
20. 21-1034 North Padre Island Development Corporation Annual Meeting
This Corporation Meeting was held.
M. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 2:45 p.m.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 - 22)
21. 21-0861 Zoning Case No. 0621-04, Date Tree Holdings, LLC. (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property located at or near 4606 Gulfbreeze Boulevard from the
"RM -AT" Multifamily AT District to the "RM-AT/PUD" Multifamily AT District with a
Planned Unit Development. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
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Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern and adjacent development; PUD deviations;
master site plan; and planning commission and staff recommend approval with
conditions.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's request to table this item because he has not spoken to the North Beach
residents in opposition to this item; and the owner has applied to have their own private
solid waste collection.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Applicant Gordon Awsumb, 1 Virginia Hills Dr., stated that he spoke to the residents who
had issues with the parking, flooding and colors of the units, and that efforts and requests
have been met to meet their satisfaction.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by 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
22. 21-0862 Zoning 0621-05, MVR Construction Company: (District 3) Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6002 Greenwood Drive from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District. (Planning Commission and
Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern and adjacent development; public notification; and
planning commission and staff recommend approval.
A Council Member and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: the developer
is going to realign the drainage easement.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Developer Bart Braselton stated that his company will be the developer and builder of all
the homes; this neighborhood will help with the drainage; and there will be 215 homes
that will average around $200,000 each.
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Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera 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. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 23)
23. 21-1005 Ordinance appropriating Airport Grant No. 65 for $4,103,307 from the Federal
Aviation Administration pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to
mitigate the fiscal effects stemming from the public health emergency caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic for costs related to operations, personnel, combating
the spread of the COVID-19 virus at the airport, debt service payments, and
other authorized ARPA uses at the Corpus Christi International Airport; and
amending the FY 2020-2021 budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Pusley 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
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 24 - 251
24. 21-0811 Proposed Recycling Education and Inspection Program to reduce contamination
in recycling waste.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt presented information on the following topics:
historical contamination; what is contamination; what items are considered
contamination; cost of contamination; recycle clean; summary; way forward; and
recommendation.
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Council Members and Director Lehfeldt discussed the following topics: Council Members
recommend removing recycle bins after a set number of offenses instead of fining the
citizens who don't recycle properly; five recycle vehicles are available; the importance of
educating the public about recycling; and the cost of recycling is expensive due to the
cost of materials fluctuating.
25. 21-1057 Tax Year 2021 Truth in Taxation Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics: truth
in taxation; definitions; tax rate calculation; and truth in taxation tax year 2021.
Council Members and Director Hurlbert discussed the following topics: the tax rate that is
being adopted will be below the voter approval tax rate, so an election will not be
necessary; the total new revenue is a little over $2 million; and a Council Member's
request to check if the appraisal district is banking any overages.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 3:48 p.m.
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Date of Meeting
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Address
08-17-2021
Guillermo Gallegos
Street Address: 7621 Cedar Brook Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78413
Topic Multiple
Agenda Item Number 21-0999
Describe Feedback: While I have two main subjects to discuss, I would
like to start by stressing the need to reinstate public
comment by phone, especially in the midst of our
current COVID spike.
The two subjects I wanted to discuss were the right-
of-way ordinance and desalination.
The right-of-way ordinance would in effect
criminalize being homeless. Things like sitting or
lying on the sidewalk are things that are non -
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destructive and to put a fine on this activity is to try
and squeeze what little money our houseless
population has out of them. Criminalizing
homelessness does not get people off the street, it
puts them in jail to be part of the new slave labor of
prisons. If you truly want to address the housing
crisis, then you will make shelter available to all and
freely.
As for desalination, it is truly just disgusting to
waste taxpayer money on trying to attract an
industry that will destroy our bay and is actively
poisoning the world. Desai must be OFF the budget.
GGtheROBOT@yahoo.com
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