HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/24/2023I 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 January 24, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on January 31, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 31st day of January 2023.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Antwine Charles, Corpus Christi Police
Department.
Chaplain Antwine Charles, 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 Madilynn Cantu, Junior at Moody High School.
Madilynn Cantu, Junior at Moody High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca 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 Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
1. 23-0227 FY 2023 First Quarter Infrastructure Management Plan Update
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topics:
Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) summary; IMP streets maintenance programs
summary; IMP progress; public works in-house street rehabilitation program; contractual
residential street reconstruction program (RSRP); contractual street preventative
maintenance program (SPMP); and contractual concrete street reconstruction program
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(CSRP).
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Young, Director
of Public Works Ernesto De La Garza, and Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel
Hinojosa discussed the following topics: the 29 residential streets that are in design will
be complete in about four to five months; the importance of expediting residential streets;
a Council Member's request to list residential streets alphabetically on the city's website;
the public works department vacancy rate is about 21 percent, so staff is working on
recruiting employment through social networking; a Council Member's concern about the
damage to alleyways; in response to a Council Member's request about overlay
treatment to industrial streets, staff stated that the two-inch overlay will not last long; staff
will bring to council an IMP reset in a couple of months; and a Council Member's request
that staff conduct a study about the materials and the percentage of hot mix versus cold
mix being used to repair potholes.
2. 23-0226 Stage 1 Water Restrictions and Drought Update presented by Mike Murphy,
COO of Corpus Christi Water
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that hotter and dryer temperatures will last until about
April.
Chief Operations Officer of Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy presented information
on the following topics: water restrictions and lake levels; ongoing drought in Texas;
recharge zones; and upcoming initiatives.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Chief Operations Officer Murphy discussed
the following topics: a Council Member's request for the annual evaporation rate for Lake
Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon; staff is pursuing a ground storage program on
Evangeline and Aquifer Storage and Recovery; the drought contingency plan will be
brought to council next week; the trigger elevation point depends on what happens on the
water shed above us; while the city is in a drought, water is not required to be released to
the bays and estuaries; and the importance of educating the public about water releases.
3. 23-0228 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Interim Objection letters to Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
City Attorney Miles Risley read letters from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Chief Operations Officer of Corpus
Christi Water Michael Murphy discussed the following topics: the City has confidence in
environmental modeling; the city acquired intake permits that did not go to a contested
case hearing; the City is pursuing alternative sources of water; three years ago
alternative sources of water were much more costly than desalination; and a Council
Member's suggestion for the City to consider rainwater capture.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Jack Gordy, 3913 Montego Dr., spoke regarding his concern about hiring outside
counsel.
Cheryl Votzmeyer-Rios, 901 N. Upper Broadway, spoke regarding the revitalization of
The Ritz Theatre.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke regarding recognition of Cole Park Skate
Park and soil suggestions to be used at Salinas Park.
Henry Williams, 2422 Summers St., spoke regarding the high cost of vehicle
impoundment and the amount of violence in our nation.
Alycia Kasperitis, 4657 Ocean Dr., spoke in support of Item 17 adopting the building
codes.
Garrett Dorsey, 2037 Sunnycrest St., welcomed and thanked Council for their work.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St. and Christopher Phelan, 3806 Kingston Dr., spoke
regarding the crude oil spill in Corpus Christi Bay.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry Dr., spoke regarding protected bike paths in the city.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. 23-0116 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (10 vacancies)
Crime Control & Prevention District (9 vacancies)
Marina Advisory Committee (4 vacancies)
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee (4 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Rudy Garza Jr., Hailey R. Gonzalez, and Trey Summers
Crime Control and Prevention District:
Reappointed: David Gonzalez and Andrew Leeton,
Appointed: Susie Saldana, Mariah A. Boone, Joseph Kramer, Tracy Teague, and Isabel
Araiza
Reinstated: Sandy J. Fernandez and Marshal Tong
Marina Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Richard E. Bell, Don J. Dunlap, Robert Kelley, and Alyssa B. Mason
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Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Larisa A. Ford (Scientist) and Scott A. Lawson (Engineer)
Appointed: Armon D. Alex (Scientist) and David S. Zill (At Large)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 15)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Item 13 for
individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Roy to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 13. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
5. 23-0115 Approval of the two sets of January 10, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes and
January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 23-0019 Ordinance appropriating $1,300,000 from the settlement of State of Texas and
City of Corpus Christi v. Valero Marketing and Supply Company and Ergon
Asphalt and Emulsion, Inc., which was previously approved by City council on
September 21, 2021, and which may only be used for a backflow prevention
program in accordance with the settlement documents; and amending the
operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032962
7. 23-0098 Ordinance authorizing an amendment of the current contract with Sinister, LLC
for a monthly rent rate of $100 for the second option year of the city owned
property located at 1401 Leopard Street for a parking lot.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032963
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8. 22-2030 Ordinance authorizing a 30 -year ground lease, with two five-year options to
extend, with Corpus Christi Renewables, LLC, for the development,
management, operation, and sale of processed landfill gas at the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill in exchange for a monthly royalty payment; and providing for
publication. (28 -day delay required between readings)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032964
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 22-1701 Motion authorizing a two-year supply agreement with Omicron Controls, Inc., of
The Woodlands, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $75,154.40 for the purchase
of large water flow meters to be utilized by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2023
funding of $37,577.20 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-008
10. 22-1906 Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement with Doggett Heavy
Machinery Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $266,250.00 for repairs of
John Deere construction equipment for the Asset Management Department, with
FY 2023 funding of $73,958.33 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032965
Consent - Capital Projects
11. 22-1952 Motion awarding a construction contract to National Power Rodding Corp.,
Austin, Texas, for Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) project in an amount of $5,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2023
funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-009
General Consent Items
12. 23-0162 Motion to authorize renewal of agreement with the United Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce to support the operations and activities of the South
Texas Military Task Force during Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $75,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-010
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13. 23-0187 Motion appointing George Holland as City Auditor with compensation as follows:
annual salary of $130,000, monthly car allowance of $400, standard benefits,
and vacation accrual at the rate of an 11 -year employee; all contingent upon
completion of employment requirements of the City of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hernandez made the following motion: Motion appointing George
Holland as City Auditor with compensation as follows: annual salary of $130,000, monthly
car allowance of $400, standard benefits, and vacation accrual at the rate of an 11 -year
employee; all contingent upon completion of employment requirements of the City of
Corpus Christi, seconded by Council Member Klein. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-011
14. 23-0201 Approval of a resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
providing for the defeasance and calling for redemption of certain currently
outstanding obligations: directing that the City Secretary, or designee, effectuate
the redemption of these obligations: and other matters in connection there with.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032966
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
15. 23-0202 Ordinance appropriating $1,342,418.83 from Debt Service Fund Balance for the
payment of debt and amending the FY 2023 operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:43 p.m. Executive Session
Item 20 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
2:24 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 11).
16. 22-2026 Case No. 1022-05 Cypress Point Capital, LLC. (District 5): Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near the southeast corner of County Road 43 and Farm to
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Market Road 2444 (South Staples Street) from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RS -22" Single -Family 22 District. Providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication.(Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: recent activity; zoning and land use; public notification; and
analysis and recommendation.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director Nixon -Mendez
discussed the following topic: the new annexed territory is connected to the rest of the
city by FM 2444, CR 43 and CR 18.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Campos. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 17 - 18)
17. 23-0077 Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Corpus Christi Code to adopt with local
amendments, the International Code Council's 2021 editions of the International
Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fuel Gas
Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International
Residential Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; amending
Chapter 14 of the Corpus Christi Code to adopt with local amendments, the
National Fire Prevention Association's 2020 edition of the National Electrical
Code; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 17 and 18.
Assistant Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the
following topics: overview; Construction Trade Advisory and Appeals Board (CTAAB);
CTAAB positions; 2021 ICC codes; 2021 IBC -building; 2020 NFPA-electrical; 2021
IPC -plumbing; 2021 ISPSC-swimming pool and spa; 2021 IFC -fire code; timeline; and
recommendation.
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Council Members and Assistant Director Dice discussed the following topics: an
amendment to the plumbing code will be proposed during second reading; and staff has
met with the Builders Association on multiple occasions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve Items 17 and 18, seconded by
Council Member Suckley. These Ordinances were 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
18. 23-0078 Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Corpus Christi Code to adopt with local
amendments, the International Code Council's 2021 editions of the International
Fire Code; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.
See Item 17.
M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 191
19. 22-1443 Hunden Strategic Partner's presentation on the results of the feasibility study for
options regarding Renovation -Expansion of the American Bank Center,
Convention Center Hotel, and Mixed -Use Entertainment District.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Assistant Director of Aviation Elsy Borgstedte, President of Hunden Strategic Partners
(HSP) Rob Hunden, and Architecture of Convergence Design David Greusel presented
information on the following topics: Host, Stay, Play; placemaking and real estate
advisory; why is the American Bank Center (ABC) important; ABC visitation; competitive
convention centers; major competitors' district elements; the challenges; Corpus Christi;
downtown aerial; ABC walkability; market-based recommendations; ABC current layout
and floor plans; proposed ground floor plan; proposed second floor plan; SEA district site
concept plan; and 30 -year impact summary.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Mr. Hunden, and Mr. Greusel discussed
the following topics: the total investment by public and private sectors would be $639
million; a Council Member's request for Hunden to provide examples of cities with a
hotel/convention center and what their success rate was; a Council Member's desire for
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more entertainment venues in the downtown area; the maintenance cost for the American
Bank Center is about $40 to $50 million; a Council Member's suggestion to give a tax
incentive to restaurants and bars, and encourage more bike and walking trails; a Council
Member's request for staff to prioritize projects and funding sources; and what state and
federal funding may be available.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 20)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 20. The Council went into Executive
Session at 1:43 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:24 p.m.
20. 23-0183 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 City Auditor and Texas
Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of a public officer
or employee (City Auditor).
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:12 p.m.
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