HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/11/2023I 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 April 11, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on April 18, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of April 2023.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Paulette 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 of America and to the Texas
Flag to be led by Roel Chapa, 8th Grade Student at Miller High School .
Roel Chapa, 8th Grade Student 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
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:
1. 23-0660 FY 22 Financial Audit Report
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that the financial audit was presented to and accepted
by the Audit Committee this morning. External auditors, Weaver and Tidwell, gave the
City a clean opinion, with no material weaknesses, and no significant deficiencies.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topics:
FY 2022 financial audit results; strong financial management; and general fund FY 2022
financial results.
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2. 23-0657 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Update
This Briefing was withdrawn by the City Manager.
3. 23-0659 Overview of the Safety, Training, Accountability, Registration (STAR) Program -
A Customer Service Initiative by Development Services Department
City Manager Peter Zanoni gave an overview of the Safety, Training, Accountability and
Registration (STAR) program that Development Services created to advise the
community when a contractor is recognized by the City. This program was developed in
2021 by Development Services. The STAR program will assist citizens in finding
qualified residential contractors, provide clear understanding of program and
requirements, partner with our local contractors by providing free training, and promote
professionalism in the local contractor community.
Assistant Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the
following topics: STAR program; registration categories; bronze STAR; silver STAR;
gold STAR; and STAR table.
Council Members and Assistant Director of Development Services Dice discussed the
following topics: a Council Member commended staff for providing facts to the
community; training includes new codes, inspections, plan review, etc.; the new
permitting system will allow the public to receive updates through email or texts;
Development Services is promoting this program through local and social media; Council
Members can assist staff in marketing the program; this program will be available by the
end of the week; and a Council Member's request that the Director of Communications
present information to the public about this program.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Kimberly McIntosh, 422 Palmero St., spoke about issues with the Utility Billing Office and
the high cost of her utility bill.
Timothy Dowling, 8107 Villefranche Dr., spoke against bills being proposed in the Texas
Legislature to limit local authority.
Dorothy Pena, 2114 Meadowpass Dr., spoke in support of nominating Adam Rios to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Jessica Palitza, 606 Hopper Dr., spoke in opposition to desalination.
Leon Santos, 1513 Barcelona Dr., spoke about his concern that FEMA is obligating him
to purchase flood insurance.
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Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., spoke about her concern with the utility billing
system, spoke in opposition to the construction of a new Aquatic Center and splash pad
while in a drought, and requested that the community be allowed to vote for any
desalination plant.
Steve Klepper, 317 Sunset Ave., spoke about the lack of transparency of water rates.
Dustin Cronan, 5026 Yorktown Blvd., spoke about the progress on autism awareness.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., spoke in favor of environmental sustainability staffing to
improve quality of life.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke in opposition to desalination.
Matthew Rankin, 1014 Luxor Dr., stated that the City is in violation of Texas State law by
banning weapons at City Hall.
Sierra Bamard, 16110 Bromsedge St., asked to be nominated to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and spoke about adding safety egresses to Padre Island
canals for pets.
Susan Williams, 3529 CR 36, Robstown, TX, spoke regarding her concern with delayed
Corpus Christi Police Department services for certain Robstown residents.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. 23-0618 Airport Board (4 vacancies)
Coastal Bend Council of Governments (11 Vacancies)
Island Strategic Action Committee (2 vacancies)
Landmark Commission (1 vacancy)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board (2 vacancies)
Senior Corps Advisory Committee (3 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Airport Board:
Reappointed: Randall M. Hicks
Appointed: Jon Reily (Advisory, Non -Voting Member, one-year term), Jeremy V. Taylor,
Rey M. Saenz, and Chris A. Pena
Coastal Bend Council of Governments:
Reappointed: Peter Collins, Neiman Young, Esteban Ramos, Michael Rodriguez, Sony
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Peronel (Alternate), Gabriel Hinojosa (Alternate), Michael T. Hunter, Gil Hernandez and
Roland Barrera
Appointed: Wendy Herman and Dan Suckley
Island Strategic Action Committee:
Appointed: Marvin L. Jones (At -Large) and Terry A. Palmer (At -Large)
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board:
Appointed: County Commissioners Joe A. Gonzalez and John Marez
Landmark Commission:
Appointed: Gordon E. Landreth (At -Large)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee:
Appointed: Adam Rios
Senior Corps Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Gary R. Burger (RSVP Volunteer Station)
Appointed: Katherine J. Joslin (SCP Volunteer)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 -17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. No items were pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. The motion carried 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
5. 23-0605 Approval of the March 21, 2023 and March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 23-0432 Ordinance accepting $20,169.56 from the State of Texas - Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education Account for training courses and
training -related travel for approximately 25 full-time sworn and civilian Corpus
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Christi Police Department personnel; and appropriating $20,169.56 in the FY
2023 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033014
7. 23-0444 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a $25,000 grant
from the Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government program for
the Upper Westside Historic Resource Survey project with a City match of
$25,000 budgeted and coming from the Development Services fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033015
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
8. 23-0398 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement renewal, with Great South
Texas Corp, dba Computer Solutions of San Antonio, through the DIR
Cooperative, for SmartNet network equipment support and maintenance for the
Information Technology Department, in an amount of $508,721.54, with FY 2023
funding from the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-046
9. 23-0463 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with four one-year option
periods, with Kade Fessenden dba Fessenden Custom Lawn Care, of Corpus
Christi, in an amount not to exceed $55,750.40 and a potential amount of
$278,752.00 if option periods are exercised, for mowing and grounds
maintenance for Storm Water Group 8, covering various locations across the
City, for the Public Works Department, with FY 2023 funding of $22,300.16 from
the Storm Water fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033016
10. 22-2062 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with Core & Main, LP, of
Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $377,412.00, for the purchase of fire
hydrants for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2023 funding in the amount of
$283,059.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-047
11. 22-2077 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year
options, with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, of Corpus Christi, for the purchase of
brass fittings for Corpus Christi Water in an amount not to exceed $261,306.00,
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and a potential amount up to $783,918.00, with FY2023 funding of $217,755.00
from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-048
12. 23-0026 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with Hajoca Corporation dba
Moore Supply of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $200,382.00 for the
purchase of gate valves for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2023 funding of
$166,985.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-049
13. 23-0045 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with one additional one-year
option with Southern Ionics, Incorporated, of West Point, Mississippi, in an
amount not to exceed $1,679,000.00, and potential amount not to exceed
$3,524,950.00 if the option period is exercised, for Sodium Bisulfite for Corpus
Christi Water, with FY 2023 funding of $1,259,250.00 from the Wastewater
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-050
14. 23-0340 Motion authorizing execution of two three-year service agreements for recap tire
repairs for a combined total amount not to exceed $1,372,490.00 with The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, of Akron, Ohio, for $818,250.00 and
Southern Tire Mart, LLC, of Columbia, Missouri, for $554,240.00 for the Asset
Management Department, with FY 2023 funding of $266,873.06 from the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-051
General Consent Items
15. 23-0491 Resolution authorizing the submission of five grant applications to the Public
Safety Office - Homeland Security Grants Division for the State Homeland
Security Program for equipment and training to help prevent terrorism and other
catastrophic events for various functions of public safety for Fire, Police, and
Airport functions such as hazmat response enhancements, bomb squad
equipment, Special Weapons and Tactics team improvements, and airport
response in an amount of $912,404.29.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033017
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Consent - First Reading Ordinances
16. 23-0492 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grants totaling $97,753.00 from the
Texas Office of the Governor -Homeland Security Grant Division's Homeland
Security Grant Program for terrorism prevention equipment for the Corpus
Christi Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics for $19,355.00, and
Bomb Squad for $78,398.00; and appropriating $97,753.00 in the FY 2023 Fire
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
17. 23-0458 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funding in the amount of $733.36 from
the State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account
for the Corpus Christi Fire Department for training and equipment for four arson
investigators; appropriating funds in the amount of $733.36 to the Fire Grants
Fund; and amending the 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 2:00 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:48 p.m.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Wendy Herman presented information
on the following topics: Bills to Watch -Port Bill; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association;
Economic Development Bills; Beach Bills; Military DEAAG Grants; Annexation Bills; and
upcoming events.
Council Members and Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Herman
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's opposition to the proposed
legislation that would give the Port of Corpus Christi authority to increase purchases; a
Council Member's request for the City Manager to provide information regarding tax
abatement; and identifying the chairman of the Calendars Committee.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 18)
18. 23-0460 Case No. 0123-02 David and Nicole Gerlach (District 4):
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 581 Yorktown Boulevard from the
"RS -6" Single -Family 6 District and "RMH" Manufactured Home District to
the "RE" Residential Estate District; providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval.)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
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Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: zoning and land use.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that a prior council approved overlay zones around the
military bases and provided a six-month free rezoning for landowners.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. This Ordnance 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 Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 - 31)
19. 23-0451 Motion awarding a construction contract to DLF Two, Inc. dba DLF Texas
General Contractors of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the construction of a new Bill
Witt Aquatic Center in an amount of $10,061,852.67, located in Council District
5, with FY2023 funding available from the Parks and Recreation Bond 2020 and
2022 Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and Director of Parks and Recreation
Robert Dodd presented information on the following topics: Bill Witt Aquatic Center; DLF
Two Inc.; Progressive Commercial Aquatics; project schedule; history of pools;
operational maintenance -first year; annual budget with staffing; north aerial view;
recreational pool aerial view; competition pool west aerial view; and south aerial view.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Asset Management Charles
Mendoza, Director Edmonds, and Director Dodd discussed the following topics: staff will
ensure that preventative maintenance requirements are entered into Maximo; a Council
Member thanked staff for providing a detailed budget impact statement for this project; a
request for facilities with amenities for lifeguards; the Natatorium was constructed in
1995, but is not city -owned; the proposed operation budget of $408,000 for furniture,
fixtures and equipment was included in the operating budget versus the capital budget
because it was not included in the construction contract; 20 lifeguards will be on duty
during the summer and 12 lifeguards on a daily basis; Council Members' concern with not
hiring a local contractor; a Council Member's request for a cost analysis of all city pools,
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splash pads and any water feature; a Council Member's request to include a shade
structure over the lap pool to alleviate evaporation and sun exposure; the need to
increase lifeguard salaries; pools are closed due to lack of lifeguards; a request for a
five-year cost analysis for pool maintenance and operation; conducive work environments
are important to retain and recruit lifeguards; a job fair will take place on April 15 at the
Natatorium for Parks and Recreation positions; and a suggestion to elevate the lifeguard
program by providing additional training opportunities and workout time.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. 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: M2023-052
20. 23-0353 Motion awarding a construction contract to Progressive Commercial Aquatics,
Inc., Houston, TX, for the Cole Park Splash Pad project, located in Council
District 2, in an amount of $707,216.00, with FY 2023 funding available from the
Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Project.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that this item is awarding a
construction contract for a splash pad at Cole Park. This splash pad will use recycled
water.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director Edmonds discussed the
following topics: all splash pads in the City use recycled water; in response to a Council
Member's concern about starting the construction during the peak summer months, staff
responded that construction costs continue to increase, and this will be a minimal
construction site so it should not affect activity in the area; splash pads are open from
Memorial Day through Labor Day, as well as Spring break; this will be the fifth splash pad
in the City, and all splash pads use chlorinated water; a Council Member's concern with
splash pads being operated during a drought; a request for a preventative maintenance
plan; and a request for the budget impact for splash pad maintenance.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved 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
Hunter, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-053
21. 23-0290 Motion awarding a construction contract to Gourley Contractors, LLC., Corpus
Christi, TX, for the Council Chambers Modernization project, located in Council
District 1, in an amount of $918,481.00, with FY 2023 funding available from the
Certificates of Obligation fund.
This Item was withdrawn by the City Manager.
22. 23-0567 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Turner Ramirez
Architects, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the design a new Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant Office Facility located in Council District 1, in an amount not to
exceed $320,055.09, with FY 2023 funding available from Revenue Bonds.
This Item was withdrawn by the City Manager.
23. 23-0568 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Turner Ramirez
Architects, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the design a new Whitecap Wastewater
Treatment Plant Office Facility located in Council District 4, in an amount not to
exceed $320,905.09, with FY 2023 funding available from Revenue Bonds.
This Item was withdrawn by the City Manager.
24. 23-0569 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with RVK Architecture, San
Antonio, Texas, for the design of a new Wastewater Maintenance Facility
located in Council District 3, in an amount not to exceed $443,392.00, with FY
2023 funding available from Revenue Bonds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that this item is an architectural
contract to design a 10,000 square foot facility for maintenance of electrical, mechanical
and instrumentation equipment for six wastewater treatment plants and 105 lift stations.
Council Members, Director Edmonds, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement
Josh Chronley, and Director of Water System Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen discussed
the following topics: bonus points cannot be given to local businesses for professional
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services contracts; top bidders should be required to utilize local engineers to obtain
local knowledge and expertise; a Council Member's concern that only three architectural
firms bid on this project; bids are advertised through a Request for Qualification; adding
local preference for professional services procurement needs to be addressed through
legislation; an approximately 2,000 square -foot portion of the warehouse is climate
controlled; and the high costs per square -foot are driven by the design.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved 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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-054
25. 23-0645 Fiscal Year 2023 Plan of Finance and Resolution by the City Council of the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, authorizing and approving publication of Notice of
Intention to issue not more than $15,000,000 in one or more series of
Certificates of Obligation for certain facility construction and capital
improvements, as included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget; complying
with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule
15c2-12; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
A Council Member stated he is opposed to the use of Certificates of Obligation, so he
will be abstaining from this item.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Enactment No: 033018
26. 23-0450 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
contract with DIG Studios, Inc., in an amount of $56,020.00 for a revised amount
not to exceed $106,020.00, to provide additional Phase 1 Implementation
services under the Wayfinding Graphic Design service agreement 4163 for the
fabrication and implementation of wayfinding signage citywide, with Fiscal Year
2023 funding available from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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: M2023-055
27. 23-0462 Motion authorizing a 60 -month lease agreement with Bayview Tower, LLC for
lease of office space at Bayview Tower, 400 Mann Street, Corpus Christi, Texas
(6,422 square feet) for Parks & Recreation for an amount not to exceed
$489,409.92 with FY 2023 funding in an amount of $23,279.76 from General
Fund -Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Parks and Recreation
Robert Dodd discussed the following topics: this lease is for Parks and Recreation
office space expansion; and a Council Member commended staff for sensible spending
on this building lease.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Campos. 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: M2023-056
28. 23-0676 Resolution Amending the City of Corpus Christi's State Legislative Agenda for
the 88th Texas Legislature relating to legislation involving the Port of Corpus
Christi
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Wendy Herman reported that in
December 2022, City Council passed a legislative agenda including three provisions
concerning the Port of Corpus Christi as follows: 1) preserve the power of the City of
Corpus Christi to appoint three members of the governing board of the Port of Corpus
Christi, 2) oppose Legislation that would expand the authority of the Port of Corpus
Christi beyond their role and responsibility to maintain and promote navigable
commerce, and 3) oppose legislation that would expand the unilateral economic
development and real estate development authority of the Port of Corpus Christi.
Staff is asking the Council to support the passage of legislation placing the Port Authority
under Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review. Every entity that comes before the
Sunset Commission has to answer a set of 14 questions. The bill that Chairman Lozano
presented does not allow for the Port Authority of Nueces County to be abolished. After
the Sunset review is completed, the commission makes recommendations to the Texas
State Legislature.
Council Members and Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Herman
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that the Port attempts to
embellish their success; this sunset review board would not address the San Patricio
County's concerns regarding representation on the Port of Corpus Christi; historically,
only state agencies have been subject to review; a Council Member's concern that
supporting this review could make the City subject to a review due to anti -city sentiment
in the legislature; the sunset review had a positive financial impact on the Port of
Houston; this review will require the support of the majority of the City, Nueces County
and San Patricio County; as an alternative to the sunset review, the Port Commission's
Audit Committee will be approving a full financial audit and hire the same external auditor
that the City uses; this audit report can be provided to the community within a few months;
a Council Member's concern about the poor timing of this review; a review would not
abolish Port authority but would make them subject to an audit; and the sunset review
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could improve accountability of the Port by justifying expenditures of public funds.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Klein moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Resolution failed with the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Klein and Council Member
Campos
Nay: 5 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council
Member Suckley and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
29. 23-0612 Resolution of the Corpus Christi City Council supporting open beaches and
opposing any legislation, administrative action, or executive action that may
directly or indirectly limit the public's right of access and open enjoyment of
public beaches, including vehicular access.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Resolution 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: 033019
30. 23-0650 Resolution of the Corpus Christi City Council supporting the Sea Turtle Science
and Recovery Program at Padre Island National Seashore.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Klein. This Resolution 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: 033020
31. 22-2109 Case No. 1022-07 Arriba Development (District 1): Ordinance rezoning property
at or near 10902 Interstate Highway 37, located along the north side of Interstate
37, west of Sessions Road from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District and the
"CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RM -1" and "RM -2" Multifamily
Districts. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend denial of the rezoning
request, and in lieu, approval of a change of zoning a "RS-6/SP" Single -Family 6
District with a Special Permit) (3/4 favorable vote required due to protest by
surrounding owners)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
A Council Member stated he would be voting against this item because of his concern
about the dangerous intersection.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez stated that staff would
like to amend the ordinance with the following motion: Motion to amend the zoning
ordinance to clarify special permit conditions to specify the required 60 -foot right of way
for Sessions Road and reconstruction of Sessions Road with 26 -foot pavement width, as
drafted by staff.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance as drafted by staff, seconded by
Council Member Hunter and approved with the following vote: Mayor Guajardo and
Council Members Barrera, Hernandez, Hunter, Pusley, Suckley, Roy and Campos -voting
yes; and Council Member Klein -voting no.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
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Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033021
N. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 32)
32. 23-0437 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 legislation pending or contemplated
in the 88th Texas Legislature and potential changes to the City's Legislative
Agenda, including, but not limited to, legislation involving preservation of local
decision-making authority, land use, revenue caps, debt issuance, taxation, use
of rights-of-way, communication with legislators & administrative agencies,
emergency service districts, navigation districts, school districts, other special
districts, public health, military installations (including DEAGG Program grants),
tax exemptions, air quality, utilities, appraisal appeals, economic development,
school finance, transportation infrastructure, tourism and hotel occupancy tax
funding, homelessness, and affordable housing.
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:14 p.m.
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E -Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 04-11-2023
Name Julie Rogers
Address Street Address: 710 Furman Ave
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Resolutions
Agenda Item Number N/A
Describe Feedback: Happy Spring and Greetings to All! I am grateful for
the resolutions on saving the turtle program and
open beaches that you are voting to adopt. Please
get it passed. I also noticed that many of the
contracts being voted on are going to local
businesses. thank you for that and for offering the
program to businesses to educate them on doing
business with the City. It is important to keep
money in our community, which I have heard you
discuss previously. We have a wonderful diverse
and talented community. I ask that you continue to
show love, respect and support to all, including
during public comment. Please remain attentive
and present when community members speak. We
all learn a lot from public comment. It is an honor
and privilege to have this right, and we should treat
it that way. I look forward to the rest of the year
and hope you had a successful retreat. Adelante!
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
rogersjuliet@gmail.com
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