HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/09/2021I 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 November 9, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on November 16, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of November
2021.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, November 9, 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 11:38 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rob Bailey, Southside Community Church.
Pastor Rob Bailey, Southside Community Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Juan Borrego, Roy Miller High School student.
Juan Borrego, Roy Miller 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. 21-1612 Proclamation declaring November 9, 2021 as "Coastal Bend Day of Giving".
Proclamation declaring November 13, 2021 as " Walk to End Alzheimer's Day".
Commendation Recognizing Johnny Zepeda of Johnny's Jewelers for 45 Years
in Business.
The Proclamations and Commendation were presented.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry, called in regarding safer bike paths.
Lydia Ponce, Venice, CA, called in opposition to the desalination plant.
Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray Dr., stated that the City is wasting taxpayer dollars by sending
duplicate certified letters.
Robert Hans, 2901 Ocean Dr., spoke regarding a more flexible process for court
payments.
The following citizens spoke regarding educating the public about early treatment
protocols for COVID-19: Miguel Briseno, 314 Caribbean Dr.; Candice McDonald, 7925
Chachalaca St.; Samuel Aundra Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane; Catherine Barnes, 520 S.
Chaparral St.; and Mary Wilson, 602 Sorrell St.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the
minutes: Felipe Garcia, 2510 County Rd. 33; Anneliese Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane;
Daniel Davis, 3029 Cedar Springs Rd.; and Allyson Gleason, 2222 Dorchester Dr.
G. South Texas Military Task Force Briefing by Captain Christopher "TJ" Jason,
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Captain Christopher "TJ" Jason provided a brief update on the South Texas Military Task
Force as follows: community partnership update, DEAAG funding grant and being
reviewed by the National level for a potential National level Navy award.
General Consent Items
20. 21-1558 Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application totaling $800,000 to
the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program with
and a matching contribution from the City of $800,000 for easement acquisition,
real estate transaction costs, project management and grant administration
services.
Mayor Guajardo deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented information on the
DEAAG proposed project.
There were no comments from the Council.
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:
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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: 032596
H. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
a. Fourth Quarter FY 2021 Budget Report
This item was postponed until November 16, 2021.
b. City Health Department Transition Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni reported on the City Health Department transition. The City
team is meeting with the County Attorney and County Auditor weekly. The transition plan
includes the following: grant funding; comparative analysis; asset management;
communication and public relations; creating a list of health care professionals; no
interruption in health services; and the transition will be gradual and may go beyond
January 18, 2022. Director of Health Annette Rodriguez will continue to provide
COVID-19 updates.
c. United Way Charitable Campaign Kickoff for City of Corpus Christi presented by
Libby Averyt, President, and CEO at the United Way of the Coastal Bend
President and CEO at the United Way of the Coastal Bend Libby Averyt presented
information on the following topics: campaign kickoff; campaign impact; and campaign
logistics.
d. Upcoming Buenos Dias event at City Hall presented by Efrain Franco,
Membership Engagement Director of United Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce
Membership Engagement Director of United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Efrain Franco stated that the Buenos Dias event at City Hall will take place on Tuesday,
November 16, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Kolaches will be provided from
Comanche Cafe.
e. Overview of Hammons Employment Leadership Programs (HELP) presented by
Dr. Ridge Hammons, Executive Director of HELP
Executive Director of Hammons Employment Leadership Programs (HELP) Dr. Ridge
Hammons and Amy Pfeiffer stated that HELP provides onsite, hands-on experience for
students and at risk youth for employment opportunities. A fundraiser will be held at
Brewster Street Icehouse on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
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f. Recognition of the 2021 Planning Achievement Award for Public Outreach
awarded by the American Planning Association
City Manager Zanoni reported on the 2021 Planning Achievement Award for Public
Outreach awarded by the American Planning Association and recognized the following
individuals: Dan McGinn, Keren Costanzo, Annika Yankee, Amanda Torres, Leane
Heldenfels and Bonnie McLaughlin.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
21-1526
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee - 1 vacancy
Landmark Commission - 5 vacancies
Library Board - 5 vacancies
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board - 10 vacancies
Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (North Beach) Board - 5 vacancies
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee:
John C. Holmgreen, Jr. (Appointed)
Landmark Commission:
Roslyn Michele Wanzer (Reappointed)
James Pruitt II (Appointed)
Library Board:
Nicole C. Carroll (Reappointed)
Vickie Natale (Reappointed)
Julie Rogers (Reappointed)
Veronica Towns (Reappointed)
Pooja Bindingnavele (Appointed)
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board:
Mayor Paulette Guajardo (Reappointed)
Council Member Roland Barrera (Reappointed)
Council Member Gil Hernandez (Reappointed)
Council Member Michael T. Hunter (Reappointed)
Council Member Billy Lerma (Reappointed)
Council Member John Martinez (Reappointed)
Council Member Ben Molina (Reappointed)
Council Member Mike Pusley (Reappointed)
Council Member Greg Smith (Reappointed)
Brent Chesney (Reappointed)
Council Member Greg Smith (Appointed as Chairman)
Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (North Beach) Board:
Mayor Paulette Guajardo (Reappointed)
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Council Member Billy Lerma (Reappointed)
Council Member Mike Pusley (Reappointed)
Steve Banta (Reappointed)
Jesse Gilbert (Appointed)
Council Member Billy Lerma (Appointed as Chairman)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 21)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Items
3, 13, 15, and 19 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lerma, seconded by Council Member Smith to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 3, 13, 15, and 19. 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. 21-1597 One -reading ordinance creating the Corpus Christi Health Department;
amending the City of Corpus Christi Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year
2021-2022; providing for Health Department general fund positions
(grant -funded positions will be addressed in subsequent ordinances); and
providing for assignment and acceptance of grants.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Steve Viera and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: if the City does not get the grant, then the County Health
District will get the grant; a Council Member's concern that the City needs to coordinate
with the County on a plan; and the County is requesting an extension to transition.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Enactment No: 032593
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4. 21-1557 Approval of the October 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 21-1387 Ordinance amending the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan for the
Allison Service Area, a public utility element of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Corpus Christi, by adjusting the boundary line between basins 37 and 40,
adding 15 acres to basin 40, with the subject area located on the southside of
Northwest Boulevard (FM 624) between FM 1889 and CR 69.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032594
Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
6. 21-1472 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $48,724.61 from
State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Violence Against Women Program
with a cash match of $14,402.72 and in-kind match of $6,960.00; transferring
$14,402.72 from the General Fund to the Police Grants Fund; appropriating
$63,127.33 in the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing one full-time civilian
employee for a Victim Case Manager.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
7. 21-1473 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $129,212.45 from
State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Victims of Crime Act Grant with a
cash match of $28,000.00 and in-kind match of $4,320.00; transferring
$28,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Grants Fund; appropriating
$157,212.45 in the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing three full-time
employees for Victim Case Managers.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
8. 21-1474 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $98,964.86 from
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Victims of Crime Community
Outreach Program with a cash match of $3,300.00 and in-kind match of
$21,500.00; transferring $3,300.00 from the General Fund to the Police Grants
Fund; appropriating $102,264.86 in the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing two
full-time civilian employees.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
9. 21-1498 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in an amount of
$192,413.00 for the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
program for the Corpus Christi Police Department to purchase equipment such
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as tasers, a forensic laser, and riot shields; and appropriating $192,413.00 in
the Police Grants Fund with $96,206.00 to be distributed to Nueces County
based on an interlocal agreement with the City acting as the fiscal agent, at no
charge to Nueces County, and the remaining $96,207.00 to be used by the City.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
10. 21-1331 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Anderson Pollution
Control Inc., dba Horizon Environmental of Victoria, Texas, for a total amount not
to exceed $95,026.00, for aeration basin cleaning at Broadway Wastewater
Treatment Plant, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2022
funding in the amount of $95,026.00 available through the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-201
11. 21-1052 Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with VTX1 Companies of
Raymondville, Texas to provide a reliable, high-speed fiber for the Choke
Canyon Reservoir, in an amount not to exceed $100,564.00, effective upon
issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY2022 funding in the amount of
$35,812.00 available in the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-202
12. 21-1380 Resolution authorizing a nine-month service agreement with Schindler Elevator
Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas, to upgrade the escalator components for
four escalators located in the Airport Terminal Building at Corpus Christi
International Airport (CCIA) in the amount of $391,000.00, effective upon
issuance of a notice to proceed with FY 2022 funding available from Airport
Fund
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032595
13. 21-1452 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Certified Collision
Works, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for an estimated amount not to exceed
$152,200.00, for vehicle paint and body repairs for Asset Management, with FY
2022 funding in an amount not to exceed $50,750.00 available through the Fleet
Maintenance Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
A Council Member, Director of Asset Management Charles Mendoza and Assistant
Director of Contracts and Procurement Josh Chronley discussed the following topics: in
response to a Council Member's concern about only having one bidder for this item, staff
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stated that Certified Collision Works was the only responsive bidder.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve this motion, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. 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: M2021-203
14. 21-1467 Motion authorizing the purchase of one replacement heavy haul tractor truck from
Lonestar Freightliner Group, LLC, of Waco, Texas for a total amount of
$153,042.00 that will be utilized to pull the 55 Ton Low -Boy trailer and other
heavy equipment to and from work sites by the Department of Public Works, with
FY 2022 funding available in the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-204
Consent - Capital Projects
15. 21-0906 Motion authorizing the award of a professional services contract to BRW
Architects, College Station, TX, to provide design, bid, and construction phase
services for the design of Fire Station #3 (Morgan Street) in an amount of
$620,400.00, located in Council District 2, with FY 2022 funding available from
the Fire Bond 2020 Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve this motion, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. 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: M2021-205
16. 21-0908 Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for a Facility Multiple Award
Contract to Barcom Construction Inc., Gourley Contractors LLC, Marshall
Company, Ltd., from Corpus Christi, Texas, and Alpha Building Corporation
from San Antonio Texas, for minor construction, repairs, rehabilitation, and
alterations of facilities, with an annual not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000.00
and a total contract not -to -exceed amount of $6,000,000.00. Contracts have one
base year with two one-year renewal options to be administratively authorized
annually, with FY 2021 funding available from Certificates of Obligation, Bond,
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and Capital Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-206
17. 21-0767 Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement to Hanson Professional
Services, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for the assessment of major outfalls and
recommendations for repairs, improvements, and/or rehabilitation in an amount
not -to -exceed $120,000.00 for a two-year contract with no renewal options,
located Citywide, with FY 2022 funding available from Storm Water Capital
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-207
18. 21-1405 Motion awarding a construction contract to JM Davidson Inc., Aransas Pass,
Texas, to perform repairs and improvements to the Salt Flats Levee, located in
Council District 1, in an amount of $903,679.00, with FY 2022 funding available
from the Seawall Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-208
19. 21-0621 Motion awarding a professional services contract to SCS Engineers, Houston,
TX, to provide conceptual design, process design, and permitting services for a
new Solid Waste Facility Complex that includes a transfer station, compost
services, fleet services and administration building, located in Council District 3,
in an amount not to exceed $295,571.00, with FY 2022 funding available from
the Solid Waste Certificate of Obligation Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Council Members and Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt discussed the following
topics: a Council Member was opposed to funding the project with Certificates of
Obligation; a Council Member would like other locations to be considered; and staff
believes that this is an ideal location for the compost facility because it is adjacent to the
landfill facility and there are no residential neighborhoods nearby.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Mayor
Guajardo, Council Members Lerma, Molina, Barrera, Smith, Martinez, Pusley and Hunter
voting -yes; and Council Member Hernandez voting -no.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to reconsider this item to make sure the whole
Council feels comfortable with this location, seconded by Council Member Martinez. The
motion to reconsider was passed and approved with the following vote: Mayor Guajardo,
Council Members Lerma, Molina, Barrera, Martinez, Pusley and Hunter voting -yes; and
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Council Members Hernandez and Smith voting -no.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to table this item, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Item was tabled 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
General Consent Items
21. 21-1598 Resolution approving termination of the campaign treasurer appointments for
inactive candidates and specific -purpose political committees in accordance
with Section 2-7 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032597
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:55 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:39 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 24)
22. 21-1469 Zoning Case No. 0921-02, Ed Rachal Foundation: (District 1) Ordinance
rezoning multiple properties at or near 2210 Mary Street from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District, "RM -3" Multifamily District, and the "CN -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend Denial of "Cl" and in lieu thereof
approval of "RS-6/SP" Single -Family 6 District with a Special Permit) (3/4 vote
required to approve less restrictive use or density than the recommendation of
the Planning Commission)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: aerial overview; site plan; zoning pattern and adjacent
development; land use; public notification; planning commission and staff recommend
denial of the CI District in lieu approval of the RS-6/SP; and utilities.
Council Members, Assistant Director Mendez and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed
the following topics: all of the properties are currently owned by the Ed Rachal
Foundation and will be leased by the City; the purpose of the rezoning request is to allow
for a parking lot for a new City facility; and the parking lots will be lit and fenced to
increase safety for the homes in that area.
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Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Priscilla Rivera, 502 19th St., spoke regarding her concern that homeowners were being
pressured to sell their homes by the foundation.
Senior Project Manager with the Ed Rachal Foundation Taylor Hunt stated that he spoke
to many of the homeowners, who voluntarily agreed to sell their homes and the foundation
paid over market value for them.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: this property
will provide space for the police department, engineering department, public works
administrative staff, Neighborhood Services, the 311 Call Center, and meeting space for
the community; and the plan is to build a brand new building with the same lease terms
and square footage.
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
23. 21-1465 Ordinance exempting Lot 1, Block 1, Hale Horse Ranch, located north of FM
665 and west of CR 763 with the frontage along CR 32, from payment of
wastewater acreage fee under section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development
Code; requiring a sanitary sewer connection agreement.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: vicinity map; aerial overview; 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:
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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
24. 21-1516 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 15 -foot -wide, by approximately
69.29 -feet long (1,039 sq. ft.) portion of an existing 15 -foot -wide easement out of
Joslin Tracts, Block 2, Lots 6, located at 7602 South Padre Island Drive.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: vicinity map; aerial overview; and staff recommends approval.
Assistant Director Mendez stated that there was an error in the Ordinance and requested
that the Ordinance be amended.
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.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to amend the ordinance in Section 1 to read
1,039 square feet instead of 1,946 square feet, 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 first reading as
amended 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
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25 - 29)
25. 21-1464 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-113 to authorize the City
Manager to execute Outside City Limits Water Service Contracts for
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subdivisions with two Tots or less.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: recent contracts; ordinance language; and staff recommends
approval.
Council Members, Assistant Director Mendez and Director of Development Services Al
Raymond discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that the City
Manager was the sole approver to execute water service contracts for subdivisions with
two or less commercial lots.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter 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:
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
26. 21-1561 Ordinance amending Chapter 55 of the Corpus Christi Code to require Industrial
facilities to have either a reduced pressure backflow device or air gap at each
City meter servicing potable water; a double-check assembly for fire service
lines; a certified industrial district backflow affidavit upon relocation of City water
meter and/or installing, repairing, or replacing a reduced pressure backflow
preventer or an air gap; annual backflow preventer testing; and authorize the City
to inspect, install, repair, and/or replace backflow preventers and place the cost
of said work on industrial facility customer utility bill; and providing for penalty.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment Gabriel Ramirez presented
information on the following topics: City Code Chapter 55-96 language.
A Council Member, Assistant Director Ramirez, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief
Operations Officer for Water Utilities Mike Murphy and City Attorney Miles Risley
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that the City should not be
involved in installing and repairing equipment that does not belong to the City, therefore
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sections c, d and e should be struck from the ordinance. City Manager Zanoni said the
sections would be struck from the second reading.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to table the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Ordinance was tabled 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
27. 21-0791 Ordinance authorizing execution of a one-year lease with Emerald City Cargo,
LLC, for cargo storage and office space at the Corpus Christi International
Airport in exchange for an annual payment of $18,903.00, with such lease having
up to five one-year renewals.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith stated that Emerald City Cargo is a ground handler for
Southwest Airlines and they moved their cargo operations into the terminal.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Lerma 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
28. 21-1527 Ordinance approving Addendum No. 1 to Lease Agreement with Corpus Christi
Baseball Club, L.P., providing for Type A funding in an amount not to exceed
$701,800.00 on a reimbursement basis to make certain capital improvements to
the Whataburger Field property in accordance with Major League Baseball
Requirements.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Senior Management Analyst Randy Almaguer stated that this item was approved by Type
A Board last month.
Assistant General Manager of the Corpus Christi Hooks Brady Ballard presented
information on the following topics: Type A fund scope of work; PDL requirement; field
lighting requirement; field lighting scope of work; clubhouse renovation scope of work;
women's personnel clubhouse requirement; women's clubhouse renovation scope of
work; and visitor's clubhouse requirement; and visitor's clubhouse renovation scope of
work.
Council Members and Assistant General Manager Ballard discussed the following topics:
LED lighting will improve energy efficiency and provide better illumination; the addendum
relates only to this project; and the improvements will not prevent any athletes to play on
the field.
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 Hunter. 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
29. 21-1551 Ordinance accepting and appropriating a grant in the amount $7,808,211.00
from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and authorizing a one-year service
agreement for Grant Administrator Services of Emergency Rental Assistance in
an amount not to exceed $1,170,565.00, with Hagerty Consulting Inc. of
Evanston, Illinois, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed; and amending
the budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jennifer Buxton presented information on
the following topics: emergency rental assistance; household qualifications; available
assistance; service agreement; and benefits of service agreement.
Council Members, Assistant Director Buxton and Assistant City Manager Neiman Young
discussed the following topics: the first traunch of money was $9.8 Million that was
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received in Spring 2021; out of the $9.8 Million, a total of $3.2 Million is left which has to
be expended by September 2022; Hagerty Consulting was the top bidder and the other
bidder did not have the experience needed; the $7.8 Million would be in addition to the
$3.2 Million; Hagerty was bearing the burden of administering the full grant; and this
funding became available on July 1, 2021.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez 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
P. BRIEFINGS: None
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.
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Postal / Zip Code: 78415
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Please consider the petition for early covid 19
protocols that is being presented. I was infected
with covid a few weeks ago and struggled with it
because the physician I chose was unwilling to
provide me with early ambulatory treatment. He
handed me a prescription and pretty much told me
the antibiotic he gave me would not help me at all.
My wife's Dr on the other hand gave her
hydroxychloroquine and steroid meds to combat
viral load and cytokine inflammation. I ended up in
the hospital getting treatment and she recovered in
our home. What does that tell you? There are many
other cases like this and our governing bodies are
getting in the way of people's health. Dozens of
case studies have shown that early ambulatory
treatments are effective at keeping people out of
the hospital up to 85%. Our physicians should be
more inclined on early treatment instead of "here
are some medicines that won't work, hope you
don't end up in the hospital!" That was pretty much
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With the creation of the Health Department, the
City of Corpus Christi has the opportunity to more
effectively accomplish what the Corpus Christi —
Nueces County Public Health District has not. Over
the past 18 months, the Public Health District has
merely echoed the narrative given by the FDA and
CDC, which failed to fully educate the public and
ensure informed consent to the current
experimental gene-transfer/therapy shots that have
not proven effective. The new Health Department
must reverse this by educating the public of early
treatment protocols for COVID-19, which will
reduce infection, spread, symptom severity,
hospitalization and death --as the population
reaches herd immunity. It must critically evaluate
scientific information by leveraging experts in
immunology, vaccinology, epidemiology, and
medical professionals who do not parrot after the
pharmaceutical industry. Its dieticians must
promote healthy lifestyles and it must protect the
quality of life for all residents.
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Name Allyson Gleason
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As it stands, there Appears to be no early treatment
for COVID-19 offered to the citizens of Corpus
Christi.
I am a medical social worker and my hope is to
make a difference that would help launch a positive
change in the way people with COVID-19 are being
treated in its earliest stages.
I work for a local hospital in Corpus Christi and I've
had the unfortunate task to help families with the
loss of their loved one due to COVID-19.
As patients were admitted my job was to interview
family members. All to often families reported
their loved ones had made earlier attempts to
obtain medical help thru the ER and were sent
home with unsuccessful medication treatments
only to return back to the ER with more severe
symptoms.
Patients who were admitted later were either
oxygen dependent on high liter flow, while others
were intubated, and still others died due to
complications of Covid.
Could these deaths been avoided had they been
provided with education and early treatment
options?
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