HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/31/2023I 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 31, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on February 14, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of February 2023.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, January 31, 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 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend, Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Reverend Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Megan Taylor, Senior at Miller High School.
Megan Taylor, Senior at Miller 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
Hemandez,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:
1. 23-0245 Acknowledgement of 81st Police Academy Graduation
City Manager Peter Zanoni congratulated the 25 cadets who graduated from the 81st
Police Academy. The mission is to work as an equal partner with the community to
reduce crime, to reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.
Police Chief Mike Markle thanked Council for their support for public safety.
2. 23-0247 Appointment of Interim Fire Chief Richie Quintero
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City Manager Peter Zanoni appointed Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero as Interim Fire
Chief. Chief Quintero has been a member of the Corpus Christi Fire Department for 29
years. He maintains his Master Fire Certification and is a licensed Paramedic.
3. 23-0249 Corpus Christi Water Permanganate Supply
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that permanganate is used in the City's water supply to
improve the taste, odor and color of the water. There is only one producer of
permanganate in the western hemisphere.
Director of Water Utilities Drew Molly stated that the City uses four sources of raw water
with two chemicals, chlorine dioxide and permanganate. There is a 13 day supply of
permanganate on -hand.
Council Members and Director Molly discussed the following topics: the water could start
tasting earthy or musty, but will still be safe to drink; and Carus Corporation is hopeful that
they will be able to supply permanganate within 90 days.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Alissa Mejia, 41 Camden Place, presented information on the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee strategic action plan.
Melissa Zamora, 3917 Brawner Parkway, spoke regarding capturing rainwater and
HVAC condensation.
Jay Gardner, 3922 Sweet Bay Dr., spoke in support of Item 23, a second vehicular
causeway to and from the island.
Carrie Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd., spoke regarding recruitment efforts for the
community representative vacancy on the North Beach TIRZ board, and a request for
Council to appoint a resident from the North Beach Community Association.
Eli McKay, 1008 Marguerite St., spoke regarding her love for the City of Corpus Christi,
and a request to do more for city employees.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., spoke regarding his credentials that qualified him to be
appointed to the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee.
Maggie Peacock, 7037 Islander Way and Taylor Thorpe, 7037 Islander Way, spoke
regarding climate action change.
Ted Mandel, 15306 Key Largo Court, spoke in support of Item 23.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke regarding Item 5.
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Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke regarding BMX skate park lighting.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock, spoke regarding the drought contingency plan and
industrial use of water versus residential use.
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave., spoke regarding increasing public input efforts for the
drought contingency plan.
Blanca Parkinson, 10810 Silverton Dr., spoke regarding public input for the drought
contingency plan and the need for water at West Guth Park.
Paul Jack, 3600 Ocean Dr., spoke regarding Item 16 and asked for Council to consider
keeping Estrada Hinojosa as their financial advisor.
Cathy Fulton, PO Box 457, Port Aransas and Jo Krueger, 1220 Sea Secret, Port
Aransas, spoke in support of appointing Joe McComb to the Port of Corpus Christi
Commission.
Errol Summerlin, 1017 Diomede, Portland, spoke regarding the need for change at the
Port of Corpus Christi and the drought contingency plan.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. 23-0191 Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (1 vacancy)
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, TX (1 vacancy)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation:
Appointed: Robert Rocha
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas:
Reappointed: David P. Engel
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES BRIEFING:
5. 23-0225 Briefing by CCW (Corpus Christi Water) on recommended changes to the
current Drought Contingency Plan and reviewing the new Water Conservation
365 Plan including conservation initiatives for 2023 and beyond.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Chief Operations Officer of Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy presented the following
information on the drought contingency plan: overview; water restrictions and lake levels;
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water sources; Nueces River Choke Canyon Reservoir and Nueces River Lake Corpus
Christi; recharge zones; ongoing drought in Texas; drought contingency plan (DCP);
revising the DCP; proposed changes; and staff recommendation.
Chief Operations Officer of Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy presented the following
information on the Corpus Christi Water Conservation Initiatives: program overview;
implementation; organizational chart; resources and outreach.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operations Officer Murphy, Water
Resources Manager Esteban Ramos, Strategic Business Manager Adrianna Escamilla,
Director of Water System Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen, and City Attorney Miles Risley
discussed the following topics: industry drought exemption surcharge funds are used for
alternative water supply; the importance of educating the public about water restrictions;
the conservation plan applies to large volume users; a Council Member's request for
council to meet with the plant managers; the City can enforce San Patricio County's
drought plan, but not their conservation plan; Council Members' concerns about a $500
fine being charged to citizens who use sprinkler systems; the fines do not go on the utility
bill, they come from municipal court; municipal fines pay for general fund services; a
Council Member's request to redirect municipal fines to a water conservation fund;
reusing water is not restricted in the drought contingency plan; municipal court fines are
not required to be paid in person, they can be paid online or by mail; whether washing
machine water can be reused for irrigation; a Council Member's request to exclude
December 2022 as part of winter averaging; a Council Member's request for staff to look
into solar water panels for Choke Canyon to prevent evaporation and to produce power;
a request for an update on the Texas superior water rating; if the City received permits to
sell effluent to the public; reuse water can only be sold to commercial customers; a
Council Member's request for the City to partner with development services to incentivize
water collection systems for new homes; and the importance of providing more public
outreach opportunities.
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 251
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 7, 8, 16,
18, 21, 23 and 25 for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Klein, seconded by Council Member Suckley to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 7, 8, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25. 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
6. 23-0198 Approval of the January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
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The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 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
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 7.
A Council Member's concern about the expansion of the City into undeveloped areas
because it puts strain on our infrastructure.
Council Member Klein 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:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032967
8. 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 Item 8.
A Council Member's concern that the City incentivizes installation of natural gas
appliances in new construction homes.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the Plumbing Code for the City of
Corpus Christi to delete subsection 2 of Section 403.1.1 and subsection 6 of Section
403.2 of the International Plumbing Code to eliminate multiple user facility exceptions,
seconded by Council Member Pusley and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading
as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032968
9. 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032969
10. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032970
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
11. 23-0009 Motion authorizing the purchase of one additional 2023 Ford F-450 Medic Unit
for the Corpus Christi Fire Department from Sterling McCall Ford, of Houston, in
the amount of $303,899.00, with FY 2023 funding available from the General
fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-012
12. 22-1461 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with
Waller County Asphalt, Inc., of Hempstead, Texas, for all-weather asphalt for the
Public Works Department, in an amount not to exceed $557,760.00 and a
potential amount of $1,692,480.00 if options are exercised, with FY 2023
funding of $371,840.00 from the Street Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-013
13. 22-1761 Motion authorizing the purchase of 24 battery backup systems for City traffic
signals from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. of Houston, for $127,200.00,
through the BuyBoard Cooperative, for Public Works, with FY 2023 funding
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available from the Streets fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-014
14. 23-0011 Resolution authorizing the additional expenditure of $57,247.63 to acquire by
lease -purchase, through JP Morgan, a transfer trailer for the Solid Waste
Services Department, with FY 2023 funding of $24,247.60 from the General
Fund and the remaining lease payments of $121,237.93 in future fiscal years,
subject to appropriation.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032971
15. 23-0189 Resolution authorizing two three-year service agreements for uniformed security
guard services in a combined amount not to exceed $6,644.145.34, with
Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services of
Santa Ana, Califomia, with an office in San Antonio, for $5,161,476.00 and
TriSec, LLC, dba Signal 88 Security of Corpus Christi for $1,482,669.34, with
FY 2023 funding of $1,151,945.96 from various funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032972
16. 23-0158 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with two one-year options
with Specialized Public Finance, Inc., of San Antonio, for financial advisor
services, for an estimated amount of $1,770,846.00, with an estimated potential
amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 if the options are exercised, with FY 2023
funding of $600,000.00 from bond proceeds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern about the selection process
for a financial advisor; staff recommends hiring Specialized Public Finance because they
solely focus on financial advising; and Specialized Public Finance is a highly reputable
business among the state.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2023-015
Consent - Capital Projects
17. 23-0157 Resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Improvements
Program to install advanced warning signals, signs, raised median, and school
zone improvements at Everhart Road from Holly Road to South Shea Parkway,
Gollihar Road from Helen Street to Green Grove Drive, McArdle Road from
Clare Drive to Nile Drive, and South Staple Street from Dody Street to Driftwood
Street, located in Council Districts 2, 3 and 4, with a City required funding match
of 10% in an amount of $37,448.70 for the reimbursement of direct costs with FY
2023 funding available from 1041 Street Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032973
18. 23-0089 Motion awarding a construction contract to Clark Pipeline Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for Citywide Water Line Repair/Replace-Small Diameter
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) project in an amount of
$5,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available from the Water
Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
This Item was pulled to allow Council Member Suckley to abstain.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
Enactment No: M2023-016
General Consent Items
19. 23-0139 Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for $367,441.52 to the
State of Texas under the Victims of Crime Act for salaries and benefits for four
civilian positions for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Victim Assistance
Program, with $18,080.00 in-kind services.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 032974
20. 23-0140 Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for $59,609.00 to the
State of Texas Criminal Justice Division under the Violence Against Women Act
Fund for the salary and benefits of one civilian position in the Corpus Christi
Police Department's Family Violence Unit, with a City cash match of $20,810.00
cash and $6,960.00 for in-kind services.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032975
21. 23-0160 Motion authorizing a Small Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus
Christi B Corporation and LiftFund, Inc., in the amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, for the loan buy down program from October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Council Members, Interim CEO of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation Mike Culbertson, LiftFund Market Manager Laura Estrada, and Director of
Finance Heather Hurlbert discussed the following topics: LiftFund is used to loan money
to small businesses that are turned down by banks; the grant money pays down the
interest; LiftFund takes risks that a traditional lender will not take and partners with
multiple banks; LiftFund covers 15 states and is the largest non-profit in the United
States; LiftFund has repaid the City $853,000 out of $1.2 million; and the City is buying
down 7 percent interest for small businesses.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-017
22. 23-0200 Motion authorizing the termination of the TIRZ #5 developer reimbursement
agreement with South Padre Investment, Inc., by agreement of the parties.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-018
23. 23-0205 Resolution urging the 88th Texas Legislature to support and prioritize the study,
design, and construction of a second vehicular causeway to facilitate traffic to
and from North Padre Island, Mustang Island, and the City of Port Aransas
across the Laguna Madre to the mainland, as endorsed in concept by a prior
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City Council approving the causeway to be included in the Cities Urban
Transportation Plan.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Council Members and Director of Planning Dan McGinn discussed the following topics:
a Council Member's concern about adding a second causeway due to increasing traffic
on the island, and a concern about development on barrier islands; this would have to be
a state funded project; the island and Flour Bluff community is requesting a second route
on and off the island; and a Council Member's request to add regional parkway language
to the resolution.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the resolution to include "via the
Regional Parkway sections A and B," seconded by Council Member Pusley and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032976
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
24. 23-0156 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $154,059.50 from
the State of Texas under the FY 2023 Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant for the
purchase of 49 additional bullet -resistant shield for the Corpus Christi Police
Department and appropriating $154,059.50 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
25. 23-0166 One -reading ordinance amending the FY 2023 Capital Budget to include Bond
2022 Propositions for Streets, Parks, Public Safety, and Library; appropriating
$66,181,900 to the FY 2023 Capital Budget, and amending the FY 2023 Capital
Improvement Program by adding 32 Bond 2022 Program projects.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: a
residential street package can be added to the 2024 bond; and bond projects with
leftover funding was put into residential streets.
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Council Member Klein made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032977
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:43 p.m. Executive Session
Items 32 and 33 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 4:05 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 26 - 28)
26. 22-2002 Case No. 1022-01 Sun George Contracting and Development Company
District 4): Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2626 Rodd Field Road,
located along the east side of Rodd Field Road, south of Wooldridge Road, and
north of Saratoga Boulevard (SH -357), from the "FR" farm Rural District to the
"CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend denial of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "CG -2" General Commercial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a
change in zoning to the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 26 through 28.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearings for Items 26-28.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearings.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve Items 26-28, seconded by Council
Member Klein. These Ordinances were passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Roy
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27. 23-0075 Case No. 1222-01 ADR Investments (District 4): Ordinance rezoning properties
at or near 810 Naval Air Station Drive, located at the southeast corner of Naval
Air Station Drive and Claride Street, from the "CG -1" General Commercial
District to the "CG-1/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval of the rezoning request from the
"CG -1" General Commercial District to the "CG-1/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit).
See Item 26.
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
28. 23-0076 Case No. 1222-02 ADR Investments (District 4): Ordinance rezoning properties
at or near 936 Waldron Road, located along the west side of Waldron Road, and
north of Fawn Drive, from the "CG -1" General Commercial District to the
"CG-1/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit; Providing for a
penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval of the rezoning request from the "CG -1" General
Commercial District to the "CG-1/SP" General Commercial District with a
Special Permit with Conditions).
See Item 26.
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (NONE)
N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 29 - 31)
29. 23-0129 Developing Our Future: Corpus Christi Master Planning and Impact Fee Study
Update Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: how did we get here; master planning and impact fee study contract; capital
improvement advisory committee; Pape Dawson Engineers; project schedule; why is this
project needed; how does this solve the funding issue; and what are the benefits to
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Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's issue with impact fees because the government will be in charge of
investments; the Master Plan is developed by the City for a ten year period; the master
plans are lead by land use assumptions; the Capital Improvement Plan will deliver a list of
projects; impact fees will support bringing infrastructure to a development; a developer
can get credits for the impact fees; impact fees will have to be spent in the service area
where it was created; if there is no development, there will be very little impact fees; the
developer will no longer be reimbursed by the city; and a comparison analysis for trust
funds versus impact fees will show that impact fees cover all utilities, while a trust fund
only covers water and wastewater.
30. 23-0025 Quarterly briefing update to City Council on operations at the American Bank
Center
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
General Manager of OVG360 Daniel Melise presented information on the following
topics: about Oak View Group; unmatched regional resources; background; meet the
team; new events/announcements; fourth annual Coastal Christmas; successful events;
marketing; community outreach; new business initiatives; current projects; current local
food and beverage partnerships; food and beverage revenue; partnerships; and facility
assessment.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Mr. Melise, and Assistant Director of
Aviation Elsy Borgstedte discussed the following topics: the landscaping includes
landscape lighting, but not stairway lighting; Council Members concerns about the long
lines inside and outside the American Bank Center during a recent sold -out event; the
plan is to expand and redesign the sale area; receiving more notifications about event
cancellations and security issues; the roof and HVAC system are the primary concerns;
prioritization and funding are the next steps; and if an event is canceled, promoters pass
along information through social media and Ticketmaster sends out an email.
31. 23-0165 Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC)
Quarterly Update to City Council (Fourth Calendar Quarter of 2022)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Interim CEO of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Mike Culbertson presented information on the following topics: mission
statement; Corpus Christi M/A housing report; sales tax collection allocations; MSA
unemployment rates; November 2022 employment by Sector for CC MSA; CCREDC
project pipeline; area projects net taxable value; 2022 business retention and expansion
report; CCREDC 2021-2022 projects; and business attraction trade shows.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Mr. Culbertson discussed the
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following topics: staff is in the process of recruiting a new director for the City's
Economic Development Department; this data was compiled in November 2022; the City
contributes $700,000 annually to CCREDC; the process of recruiting high tech
companies; the need to diversify the economy; the importance of focusing on education;
a Council Member's request for the EDC to look into being a permanganate supplier;
and Valero Refinery pays less than 63 percent of the tax bill.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 - 33)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 32 and 33. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:43 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 4:05
p.m.
32. 23-0194 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 case of Annette Rodriguez v.
City of Corpus Christi, et al. including potential consideration of settlement
offers and/or fees for attomeys, engineers, other expert witnesses assisting in
this case, deposition fees, and court costs, and updates on litigation in other
cases.
This E -Session item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of
funds for legal and other professional consulting and expert witness services and
associated court reporter, copy, travel, data, and other costs for the lawsuit of Annette
Rodriguez v. City of Corpus Christi in a total added amount of up to $161,385 with the
law firm of Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP and other providers of services
relevant to said lawsuit.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-019
33. 23-0250 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 case of City of Ingleside v. City
of Corpus Christi, including potential consideration of settlement offers and/or
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fees for attorneys, engineers, other expert witnesses assisting in this case,
deposition fees, and court costs, and updates on litigation in other cases.
This E -Session item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designees to execute an amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Chaves Obregon & Perales LLP to provide for up
to $15,000 additional funds for representation in the lawsuit of City of Ingleside v. City of
Corpus Christi.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-020
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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