HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/12/2021I 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 October 12, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on October 19, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of October 2021.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
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Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
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Tuesday, October 12, 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 11:34 a.m
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain, Detective Mike Ilse, Corpus Christi Police
Department.
Chaplain, Detective Mike Ilse, Corpus Christi Police Department, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Aanya Wheat, Mary Carroll High School Student.
Aanya Wheat, Mary Carroll High School 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: 7 - Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member John Martinez,Council
Member Ben Molina, and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Billy A. Lerma, and Council Member Mike Pusley
E. Proclamations / Commendations
1. 21-1403 Proclamations declaring September 8, 2021 as "International Literacy Day" and
September 2021 as "National Literacy Month".
Proclamations declaring October 10-16, 2021 as "Court Observance Week".
Proclamation declaring October 2021 as "Domestic Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month".
Commendation recognizing International Westside (IWS) Astros Shetland
Baseball Team.
The Proclamations were presented. The commendation was postponed.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Avenue, submitted a written public comment, which is
attached to the Minutes.
Christopher Phelan, 3806 Kingston Dr., called in opposition to the desalination plant.
The following citizens spoke in support of a Desalination Town Hall: Melissa Zamora,
3917 Brawner Parkway; Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr.; Lia Araiza Ortiz, 326 Poenisch
Dr.; and Brandon Marks, 319 Rosebud Avenue.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
a. COVID-19 / Flu Season Update
Assistant Director of Public Health Luis Wilmot presented an update on COVID-19/flu
season: Nueces County COVID-19 cases; weekly cases; hospitalizations/ICU; Nueces
County COVID-19 deaths; Nueces County daily fatalities; positive COVID tests since July
1; vaccine breakthrough cases in Nueces County; upcoming FDA approvals; COVID
vaccination clinics; virtual town hall; 2021-22 flu season; and re -opening the Health
Department.
A Council Member and Assistant Director Wilmot discussed the following topics: the
Health Department will be open to the public beginning on October 18, 2021 from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.;
and beginning November 1st, other clinics within the department will open.
b. FY 2022 Adopted Budget Initiatives
City Manager Peter Zanoni reported on the FY 2022 Adopted Budget Initiatives. In FY
2021, there were close to 70 budget initiatives totaling $23 million; the majority were
completed by the end of the fiscal year, with about 44% on schedule to be completed by
the end of calendar year; there are 130 budget initiatives in 2022, totaling $45 million of
improvements; and quarterly plans are reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team
members and the City Manager to ensure plans are being implemented on time.
c. Infrastructure Design Standards Manual Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni reported on the Infrastructure Design Standards Manual
Update. In the next two months, staff will bring forward other infrastructure requirements
like water, wastewater and storm water. The 2013 streets design standards are not as
rigorous as they need to be, so the guidelines are being updated.
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d. Potential Impact of Natural Gas Price Surge
Director of Gas Operations Bill Mahaffey presented information on the following topics:
historic volatility; factors in the energy market causing volatility; what do market traders
think; what does it mean; and potential impact of higher pricing to residential customers.
A Council Member and Director Mahaffey discussed the following topics: the gas
department is negotiating with NextEra Energy for other rate options.
e. Recognition of Service and Retirement of Lisa Aguilar, Sr. Assistant City
Attorney
City Manager Zanoni recognized the service and retirement of Senior Assistant City
Attorney Lisa Aguilar after 29 years with the City. Her last day with the City is October
15, 2021.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2. 21-1408 Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau (7 vacancies)
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District (2 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Blanche Candelaria-Morris (Reappointed)
Johnny Philipello (Reappointed)
Ramon Pineda (Reappointed)
Mitchell Davis Kalogridis (Realigned to Restaurant Industry)
Deven Bhakta (Appointed)
Amy Granberry (Appointed)
Gabriele Hilpold (Appointed)
Lance Hancock (Appointed)
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District:
Robert Adler (Reappointed)
Gerardo "Jerry" Garcia (Reappointed)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: ITEMS 3 - 17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Item 9
be pulled for individual consideration.
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A motion was made by Council Member Hunter, seconded by Council Member Barrera
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
3. 21-1407 Approval of the September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and May 21-22,
2021 City Council Retreat.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
4. 21-1178 Zoning Case No. 0821-01, Jeffery C. Lundquist: (District 4) Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 4121 Waldron Road from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RE" Estate Residential District. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032564
5. 21-1179 Zoning Case No. 0821-03, Sima and Steve, Inc.: (District 2) Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 3413 South Staples Street from the "ON" Neighborhood
Office District to the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032565
6. 21-1189 Zoning Case No. 0821-02, Dominga Flores: (District 1) Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 3617 Violet Road from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS -22" Single -Family 22 District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032566
7. 21-1222 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to establish tree
requirements in residential street yards for new construction within the City and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction, reducing impermeable surface allowed in
residential street yards, increasing open space requirements for residential
street yards, modifying landscaping requirements for residential districts;
modifying alternative compliance for landscaping; and providing for penalty.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 032567
8. 21-1257 Ordinance authorizing a second amendment to the Wastewater Lift Station
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Peterson Properties, Ltd. to
construct the Wastewater Lift Station for the Greenwood Service Area 5 and
according to the Wastewater Master Plan approved on July 6, 2020 and located
at the intersection of Westpoint Rd. and S. Padre Island Drive (Highway 358
FWY); and appropriating $33,921.16 from the Wastewater Trunk System Trust
Fund to reimburse developer. (District 3)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032568
9. 21-1221 Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Corpus Christi Code by adding
compliance provisions pertaining to recyclables, use of recycling carts, and
establishing a special collection fee for servicing contaminated carts.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
Council Members, Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt and City Manager Zanoni
discussed the following topics: the City's goal is to save $500,000 a year by preventing
garbage from being placed in the recycle bins; approximately 40% of the recycle bins are
contaminated with garbage; and if a citizen wishes for their recycle bins to be removed or
if they would like to receive an additional bin, they can call 311 or 826 -CITY.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032569
Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
10. 21-1325 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $59,000.00 from the State of
Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for overtime and
retirement for sworn police officers supporting the FY 2022 Local Border
Security Program; and appropriating $59,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
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11. 21-0725 Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement with an additional two-year
option period, in an amount not to exceed $433,890.21 and a maximum amount
not to exceed $883,890.21 if the option period is exercised, for preventative
maintenance and repairs of the Breakpoint Chlorination equipment feed system
at the Oso Water Reclamation Plant with Grace Water Services, LLC from Katy,
Texas, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with first-year funding in the
amount of $216,945.11 available from the FY 2022 Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032570
12. 21-0740 Resolution authorizing a two-year supply agreement for the purchase of
laboratory supplies to conduct enterococci testing at the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory with IDEXX Distribution Inc. of
Westbrook, Maine for an estimated amount of $60,749.82, with FY 2022 funding
in an amount not to exceed $30,374.91 available from the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032571
13. 21-1051 Motion authorizing two three-year supply agreements with Sames Motor
Company, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas and Arnold Oil Company of Corpus
Christi, Texas, for Original Equipment Manufacturer Ford Parts for Fleet for a
total estimated amount not to exceed $725,000.00, with FY 2022 funding in an
amount not to exceed $241,666.00 available through the Fleet Maintenance
Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-188
14. 21-1210 Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement extension to provide
investment advisor services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $60,000.00 for the first of two option periods, effective September 4,
2021, with first year funding available in the FY 2021-2022 Budget through the
General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032572
Consent - Capital Projects
15. 21-1218 Motion awarding a construction contract to MAX Underground Construction,
LLC, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Storm Water Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery
Indefinite Quantity program, which includes Bridge Rehabilitation, Channel Ditch
Improvements, and Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure
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Rehabilitation/Replacement, in an amount up to $6,000,000.00 for a one-year
term, with FY 2022 funding available from Storm Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-189
16. 21-1305 Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 with Jhabores
Construction Company, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for the installation of a
wastewater main crossing under Crosstown Expressway at Holly Road, located
in Council District 3, in a total amount of $170,108.24, with FY 2022 funding
available from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-190
General Consent Items
17. 21-1091 Motion authorizing seven Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business
Assistance Agreements with the following entities for one year: LiftFund, Inc.,
Service Corps of Retired Executives, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi,
and Del Mar College for a total amount not to exceed $701,800 to support small
businesses within the City of Corpus Christi.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-191
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:55 p.m. Executive Session
Item 24 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
2:29 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 18 - 19)
18. 21-1277 Zoning Case No. 0821-04, Michael Gallardo and Nancy Torres: (District 2)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4110 Molina Drive from the "CN -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern and adjacent development; land use; public
notification; planning commission and staff recommend approval.
A Council Member and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: the current
zoning is commercial, so the applicant is requesting residential zoning to allow for the
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construction of a single-family home.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
19. 21-1278 Zoning Case No. 0821-05, Michael McDonough: (District 3) Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6342 Old Brownsville Road from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "FR" Farm Rural District. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern and adjacent development; land use; public
notification; and planning commission and staff recommend approval.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no questions from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 20 - 231
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20. 21-0997 Zoning Case No. 0721-01, Southern Builders Co, LLC (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning a property located at or near 548 Cole Street from the "CG -2" General
Commercial District and "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to the "RS-TH/PUD"
Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development. (Planning Commission
and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this item is to
allow for the construction of an 8 -unit townhome development and presented information
on the following topics: master site plan; renderings; and planning commission and staff
recommend approval.
Council Members, Director Raymond and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following
topics: the applicant has eliminated short-term rentals and adjusted the site plan;
constructing these townhomes will not change the zoning for the rest of the neighborhood;
if this development is not approved, then any commercial development that is allowed in
a CG -2 zoning district can be built; and staff is working on a short-term rental policy for
Council consideration.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public comment.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
21. 21-1213 Ordinance authorizing the execution of the First Amended Lease and Operating
Agreement with Texas State Aquarium Association to adjust the term to 20
years from the effective date of this amendment and provide up to
$3,000,000.00 for construction of new Wildlife Rescue Center.
This Item was postponed.
22. 21-1395 Ordinance amending the City's Film Ordinance to only require permits for filming
that excludes the public from public property, providing for fee and insurance
waivers, and providing for existing penalties.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert stated that this Ordinance has been updated with
clarifying language that reflects best practices.
Council Members, Director Hurlbert and President and CEO of Visit Corpus Christi Brett
Oetting discussed the following topics: a Council Member thanked City staff for listening
to local film makers' input, and incorporating their comments into these amendments; the
City will be creating Standard Operating Procedures that will be used by the film
commission; and this ordinance states that the only time a permit and insurance are
needed is if a filmmaker is blocking access to public property.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Lerma and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
23. 21-1185 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract between the Department of State Health
Services (DSHS) and the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District in
the amount of $1,550,000 for the period August 18, 2021 through June 30, 2023
for activities to establish, expand, train and sustain public health workforce in
support of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) response through the following: hiring
four full-time public health positions (two project managers, one public
information officer and one accountant), adjusting compensation for current
Health District staff who were involved in the pandemic response March 2020
through May 2021, providing indirect cost reimbursement for general
government support, and procuring office supplies.
This Item was postponed.
O. BRIEFINGS: None
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 24)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 24. The Council went into Executive
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Session at 1:55 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:29 p.m.
24. 21-1321 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning the acquisition and negotiation of property rights adjacent
or near the Laguna Madre, Hustlin' Hornet Drive, Redhead Pond, Debra Lane,
and/or Beasley Road and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and
deliberate the potential purchase, exchange, lease, and/or value of real property
rights in the aforesaid area(s) where deliberation in an open meeting would have
a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with
a third person.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 2:29 p.m
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Date of Meeting 10-12-2021
Name Julie Rogers
Address Street Address: 710 Furman Avenue
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Desalination Town Hall
Agenda Item Number N/A
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This is Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave. l am asking
you to please participate in the proposed
Desalination Town Hall as outlined by the eleven
Community Organizations in a letter sent to Mayor
Guajardo and the City Council. I have tried to give
input during public comment but it is not genuine
on the City's part when your comment is limited by
time and by the rule of no engagement from local
officials, even though it is considered ample by the
City. Democracy requires transparency, fairness and
openness. And, when an elected official says they're
going to do something, they should do it! During
this last budget process we were promised a town
hall at the end of September. You all work very
hard, often in another job, so l understand that you
might be busy. Let the groups who are offering to
plan and have the Desalination Town Hall proceed
with your blessing and participation. This should
help alleviate any burden that is preventing you
from having a town hall as you promised. Thank
you.
rogersjuliet@gmail.com
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