HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/19/2021I 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 19, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on October 26, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of October 2021.
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Tuesday, October 19, 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 11:35 a.m
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Greg Hood, REACH Ministries.
Pastor Greg Hood, REACH Ministries, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Michelle Shin, Veteran's Memorial High School student.
Michelle Shin, Veteran's Memorial 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: 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. 21-1456 Presentation of Flag to the Family of Richard Martinez on behalf of Governor
Abbott.
Proclamation declaring October 15, 2021 - November 15, 2021 as "Hindu
Heritage Celebration Month".
Proclamation declaring September 2021 as "Suicide Prevention Month".
Swearing -In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission, Committee
and Corporation Members.
The Proclamations were presented and the Swearing -In Ceremony was held.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period and stated that there were no public
comments.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
a. 42nd Fire Fighter Academy Graduation Recap
City Manager Zanoni reported on the 42nd Fire Fighter Academy Graduation and stated
that all 38 firefighters graduated as paramedics. Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
Corpus Christi's fire department is fully staffed and thanked City staff and Elected
Officials for their support.
b. Announcement of new Public Works Director, Rolando Mata
City Manager Zanoni announced the new Public Works Director Rolando Mata.
c. JFK Causeway Maintenance Project Update, Presented by TXDOT
City Manager Zanoni reported on the JFK Causeway update and that the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has commissioned a rehabilitation project.
TxDOT Area Engineer Ernest Longoria presented information on the following topics:
history of bridge; project overview; lane closure restrictions: long term (December to May)
short-term (June to November); PR 22 existing bridge section; PR 22 phase 1-3 bridge
section; project phasing phase 1 of 3; phase 2 of 3; phase 3 of 3; project team and other
project details.
Council Members, Mr. Longoria and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics:
a Council Member's personal experience and concern with lane closures during Spring
Break due to heavy traffic; and Council Members' request to start looking into a Regional
Parkway as an alternate route to the island.
d. Connections to Assistance Event at Salinas Park, Presented by Tracey Cantu,
Interim Director of Neighborhood Services
City Manager Zanoni stated that the Connections to Assistance Event will be held at
Salinas Park Pavilion on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Interim Director of Neighborhood Services Tracey Cantu presented information on the
following topics: connections to assistance; city programs and partner agencies; and
map of Salinas Park.
Council Members and Interim Director Cantu discussed the following topics: a Council
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Member thanked staff for doing a great job in coordinating this event; and a Council
Member's request to consider bringing back City Hall in the Mall event.
e. COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Reminder
City Manager Zanoni reported that the COVID-19 virtual Town Hall will be held on
October 21, 2021 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the Town Hall is to the educate the
community and to answer any unanswered questions. Local health care experts will host
the Town Hall.
f. Seawater Desalination Update by Michael Murphy, Chief Operations Officer
City Manager Zanoni stated that from this point forward, the Seawater Desalination
updates will be limited to once a month.
Chief Operations Officer Michael Murphy gave a brief update on the Seawater
Desalination. He said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will hold
a public meeting virtually on November 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the La Quinta
site water right and use permit.
Council Members and Mr. Murphy discussed the following topics: in response to a
Council Member's question regarding moving forward with land acquisition, City
Manager Zanoni stated that staff is working on developing a town hall for community
engagement before moving forward with land acquisition; land acquisition cannot move
forward until all questions from Council have been answered; and determining what the
best option is for securing a water source for the future.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 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 Lerma, seconded by Council Member Martinez
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
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2. 21-1457 Approval of the October 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
3. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032573
4. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032574
5. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032575
6. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032576
7. 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032577
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Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
8. 21-1323 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $15,000 grant from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council for the Corpus Christi Fire Department Web
Emergency Operations Center operations; and appropriating $15,000 into the
Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 21-1302 Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with two one-year renewal
options with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., of Austin, Texas, for emulsion oil in
an amount not to exceed $1,252,485.00, and potential $2,080,275.00 if options
are exercised, with FY 2022 funding in an amount not to exceed $417,495.00
available through the Streets Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-192
10. 21-1329 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with two additional one-year
options in an amount not to exceed $137,640.00 for the initial three-year term
and a potential amount not to exceed $232,120.00 if both option years are
exercised, for mowing and grounds maintenance for Group Storm Water Group
2 (Rights of way, triangles, circles, interchange, and medians in 24 areas), with
Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. of San Antonio, Texas with an office in
Corpus Christi, Texas for the Public Works Department, with FY 2022 funding in
an amount not to exceed $45,880.00 available through the Storm Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-193
11. 21-1379 Motion authorizing the approval of an additional services request with
Pape -Dawson Engineers, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for a comprehensive storm
water master plan in a total amount of $1,192,000.00 with FY 2022 funding
available from the Development Services Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Council Members, Director of Development Services Al Raymond, Assistant Director of
Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa and Pape -Dawson Engineers Senior Vice President
Cara Tackett discussed the following topics: a Council Member wants to ensure that
duplicate efforts are not being paid for by the City and the County; Pape -Dawson
Engineers is in the process of opening an office in Corpus Christi; and the importance of
keeping Corpus Christi in mind as a Coastal community when working on drainage
design.
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Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-194
Consent - Capital Projects
12. 21-0907 Motion authorizing the award of a professional services contract to LJA
Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide design, bid, and construction
phase services for the Salinas Park Improvements project, located in Council
District 3, in an amount of $69,625.00, with FY 2022 funding available from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-195
13. 21-0998 Resolution rejecting the low bid of Clore Equipment, LLC as non-responsive for
failure to demonstrate the required experience by not completing the Statement
of Experience and awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction
Resources, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, for the reconstruction of Callicoatte Road
from IH37 to Up -River Road, located in City Council District 1, with new concrete
pavement and utility improvements in an amount of $1,927,197.50, with FY 2022
funding available from the Streets Bond 2018, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water,
and Gas Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
Council Members, Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that local companies are
not being prioritized in the procurement process; the City's procurement policies are
being reviewed by an outside consultant, and their report will be complete in November;
and a local preference ordinance is being developed that Council will receive in
December.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Resolution was passed 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 Molina and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: 032578
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: (ITEM 18)
18. 21-1475 Ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with Nueces County ("County") for
park improvements including a splash pad water feature at Westhaven Park
located near the intersection of Cliff Maus Drive at Rockford Drive, with third
party construction costs not to exceed $375,000.00, of which the County will pay
$200,000.00 and the City will pay up to $175,000.00 for construction, with the
City also responsible for the installation of water and wastewater lines needed
for the project, estimated to be $75,000.00, and permitting for the project;
appropriating $250,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Community
Enrichment Fund; and amending the operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 18.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Dr. Dante Gonzalez presented information on
the following topics: Interlocal agreement; background; splash pad; rendering; and staff
recommends approval.
Council Members, Interim Director Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young and
Nueces County Commissioner Joe Gonzalez discussed the following topics: Council
Members thanked staff and Commissioner Gonzalez for their leadership; and a Council
Member's concern that the project has been funded with community enrichment funds,
considering the fund is being audited.
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:
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
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:51 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:51 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 14 - 161
14. 21-1089 Zoning Case No. 0621-07, John C. Tamez (District 3). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 2302 County Road 43 from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District. (Planning Commission and Staff
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recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
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.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: this property is
in the 500 year floodplain; and the applicant requested RS -4.5 and has not requested a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) at this time.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Jeff Coin with LJA Engineering, the applicant's representative, stated that the applicant
prefers the RS -4.5 density and the development will be in kind of what was originally
submitted in the preliminary plat.
Council Members, Mr. Coin, Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton, City Manager
Zanoni and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: a Council Member's
concern with RS -4.5 zoning because of density, drainage, and limitations on the capacity
of the wastewater lift station that is currently under construction; how to provide sewer
service to the Greenwood wastewater treatment plant to open up housing opportunity and
development in the area; and a Council Member recommends RS -6 zoning for this
property.
The applicant, John Tamez, 823 Kinney St., stated that he has owned this property for
about 20 years and has been working on the lift station for about three years. In response
to a Council Member, he said he did not have an issue building in a 500 -year floodplain.
Council Members, Mr. Coin and Mr. Tamez discussed the following topics: base flood
elevation for 100 years is about 17 feet; this property has a buffer for the storm water
coming in because of the 50 to 70 acres; road access issues will be addressed; and the
lift station capacity is what needs to be focused on.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter 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: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
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15. 21-1382 Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map of Mobility CC, a
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi,
by shifting a proposed C1 Minor Residential Collector to the east, thereby
extending Martin Street toward the south approximately 1,100 feet and
connecting Martin Street to Lands Road.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Director of Planning Daniel McGinn presented information on the following topics: study
area and UTP; background; Urban Transportation Plan; UTP/zoning/AICUZ; Saratoga
downs unit 4 subdivision layout; and planning commission and staff recommend
approval.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley 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
16. 21-1381 Ordinance accepting and appropriating three Federal Emergency Management
Agency - Public Assistance reimbursement grants in the amounts of up to
$4,315,109.40 (sidewalk project), $9,214,870.50 (channel project) and
$49,841.92 (stormwater project) for the Packery Channel Restoration to the
Parks and Storm Water CIP Funds; and awarding a construction contract to
Callan Marine, Ltd., in an amount of $12,359,049.30 for the Packery Channel
Restoration Project, located in Council District 4, with FY2022 funding available
from the Parks, TIF2, and Storm Water CIP Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to award a
construction contract to assist with Hurricane Harvey repairs.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Edmonds discussed the following topics:
the scope is to restore the damage done by Hurricane Harvey with a projected
completion date of March 2023.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
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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
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17-22)
17. 21-1391 Ordinance authorizing a special events agreement with the Buccaneer
Commission, Inc. for 2022-2026 Buc Day Festival and related activities to allow
use of City property including Shoreline Blvd. between Water's Edge Park and
Resaca as well as the barge dock and the circle driveway adjacent to the
American Bank Center, with payment of fees not to exceed $50,550 in 2022,
with an annual 3% revenue escalation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
President and CEO of Buccaneer Commission Johnny Philipello presented information
on the following topics: 2021 event recap; 2022 event map; event dates for 2022 event;
PBR Pendleton Whisky velocity tour finals; Buc Days robotics rodeo tech challenge; Buc
Days Leadership program 2022; and new Buc Days office coming.
Council Members and Mr. Philipello discussed the following topics: a Council Member
commended the Buccaneer team for their diligence with the events; and Wings Over
South Texas will be held on the seawall in 2023.
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:
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. 21-1424 Ordinance approving the First Amended and Restated Addendum No. 1 to
Lease Agreement with Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, L.L.C. a Texas Limited
Liability Company, which provides for $500,000.00 from the Corpus Christi B
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Corporation for the addition of lighting improvements at the practice range and
executive 9 -hole course at the Gabe Lozano Golf Course; appropriating
$500,000 from the Type B Fund; and amending the operating and capital
budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Dr. Dante Gonzalez stated that this item is to
authorize an amendment with Foresight Corpus Christi Golf to add funding of an
additional $500,000 for lighting improvements at the Gabe Lozano Golf Course.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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
20. 21-0133 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act
("GOMESA") grant funding from the Texas General Land Office - Coastal
Management Program and appropriating an amount of $130,043.00 in the
Community Development Grant Fund; and authorizing a Real Estate Sales
Contract with Tracy Duncan in an amount of $355,000.00 for the acquisition of
22.2427 acres of land located adjacent to Laguna Madre and in the Redhead
Pond area, for stormwater re-route associated with the Bond 2018 Laguna
Shores street reconstruction projects, located in Council District 4, with FY 2022
funding available from the Community Development Grant Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds stated that this item appropriates the additional
funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) grant and authorizes the
real estate purchase agreement.
LJA Engineering Environmental Project Manager Jay Gardner stated that this is a good
news project with additional educational opportunities.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Smith 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:
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. 21-1213 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.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the aquarium lease
amendment.
Council Members, Director Hurlbert and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following
topics: the City of Corpus Christi has contributed about $25 million to the Texas State
Aquarium.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and
Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Pusley
22. 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
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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.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez presented information on the following
topics: 2021 CDC public health crisis response Co -Ag Public Health Workforce grant.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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
O. RECESS FOR CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 23)
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for the Corporation Meeting at 4:26 p.m.
23. 21-1454 Annual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation to
elect officers, consider a resolution amending and reaffirming the Corpus Christi
Housing Finance Corporation's Investment Policy and Investment Strategy,
consider a resolution increasing the bond issuance fee and consider an
inducement resolution for $15,000,000 in Multifamily Revenue Bonds for a new
144 unit affordable housing multi -family development at Greenwood Drive and
Golihar Road.
This Corporation Meeting was held.
P. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 5:06 p.m.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE),
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 24)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 24. The Council went into Executive
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Session at 5:06 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 6:15 p.m.
24. 21-1476 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to the Corpus Christi-Nueces County
Public Health District, various lawsuits, including, but not limited to, John F.
Smith v. Nueces County Texas and/or Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public
Health District, other legal issues related to the personnel, structure, and/or
operation of said district, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 121, the
Cooperative Agreement to Operate a Public Health District and amendments,
reformations, and attachments thereto, other laws and regulations governing
public health districts, members and membership in the public health district,
grants to the members of the public health district, and any potential actions that
may be performed pursuant to the aforesaid statutes, agreement(s), and
regulations.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following resolution was considered:
Resolution withdrawing the City of Corpus Christi from the Corpus Christi-Nueces County
Public Health District effective 90 days after notice; authorizing agreements with Health
Services Providers for the provision of health services; and authorizing the creation of the
City of Corpus Christi Health Department.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Resolution was passed 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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032579
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m
City of Corpus Christi
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