HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/09/2023I 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 May 9, 2023 which were
approved by the City Council on May 16, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of May 2023.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:39 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project.
Pastor Rick Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Benjamin Sandoval, Senior at Mary Carroll High School.
Benjamin Sandoval, Senior at Mary Carroll 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: 8 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roland Barrera
E. SWEARING-IN NEW FIRE CHIEF BRANDON WADE
The Honorable Missy Medary 347th District Court conducted the swearing-in for the new
Fire Chief Brandon Wade.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Steve Klepper, 317 Sunset Ave., spoke about storm water fees and the lack of
transparency regarding water rates.
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Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St. and Richard Milby, 4412 High Ridge Dr., spoke in
opposition to an environmental and sustainability department.
Silvia Jimenez d la Garza, 3009 Charles Dr., spoke about the lack of infrastructure and
services in Annaville.
Mariah Boone, 710 Ponder St., spoke about changing the panhandling city ordinances.
Dorothy Pena, 2114 Meadowpass Dr., spoke about the Flint Hills oil spill report.
Dustin Cronan, 5026 Yorktown Blvd., spoke about creating a non-profit board and is
searching for board members.
Kimberly McIntosh, 422 Palmero St., spoke about her concern regarding the interim
wastewater rate, code enforcement issue, and customer service issues.
Jean Gaskins, 226 Mohawk St., expressed concern about property tax increases,
specifically for low-income residents.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, stated that National Go Skate Day is June 21,
and spoke about his disappointment with the poor maintenance of Salinas Park.
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Al Arreola, 301 Louis Dr., spoke in
support of Item 19, TIRZ #2.
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Ginny Cross, 602 N. Staples St. and
South Texas Military Task Force Kresten Cook, 4718 Mars Hill, spoke in support of Items
14 and 15, DEAAG.
Philip Blackmar, 13801 Primavera Dr., spoke in support of the Watershore and Beach
Advisory Committee Resolutions regarding State Legislature and public beach access.
Michael Miller, 51 Camden Place, spoke in opposition to Item 9, the Water Gardens.
Susie Luna-Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke in support of Item 9, the Water Gardens.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., spoke in support of an environmental and sustainability
department.
Dr. Jennifer Scott, 138 Richard St., recommended the nomination of Jonathan Nabours
to the Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the
minutes: John Wilson, 121 Del Mar Blvd.; Love Sanchez, P.O. Box 60286; Claudia
Black, 314 Knickerbocker St.; and Melanie Gomez, 3902 Willow St.
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
1. 23-0739 Flint Hills Resources Report on Ingleside Discharge Event
Director of Public Affairs with Flint Hills Resources Andy Saenz and Regional Operations
Manager for Pipelines and Terminals with Flint Hills Resources Tom Baldesame
provided an update on the Flint Hills Resources Report on Ingleside Discharge Event as
follows: release at site dock 4 and 5; and key findings.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Mr. Saenz, and Mr. Baldesame
discussed the following topics: a Council Member believes that an environmental
sustainability department is important in the event of a future accident; the procedural
process has been updated; better communication with the City will occur in the future;
since no discharge material has been found in the last three weeks, clean-up efforts have
ceased; and Flint Hills partnered with the Texas General Land Office and Coast Guard
and did not find any long-term environmental risks.
2. 23-0738 Second Quarter Budget Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the Second Quarter Budget Update
as follows: presentation overview; general fund revenues; general fund expenses; FY
2023 budget initiatives (all funds); HOT tax revenue; water fund revenues and expenses;
wastewater fund revenues and expenses; Capital Improvement Program (CIP); second
quarter summary; and next steps.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Assistant Director of Support Services
Reba George discussed the following topics: the large volume users contingency fund is
expected to be $19 million at the end of the fiscal year for a drought proof water source;
the $8 million expense variance in the wastewater fund is attributed to materials,
equipment and hiring; some encumbrances are not included in the expenditure total; a
better estimate on the CIP will be brought to Council in July; revenues are based on water
demand; the expenditures are mainly labor costs; consider delving into the fees
assessed to water rate payers; staff will explore the large volume user rate structure; and
the drought contingency plan will be brought back to Council in a few months providing a
five-year history of fee collection.
3. 23-0740 Junior Olympic Boxing Recap
City Manager Peter Zanoni said 490 boxers participated in the Junior Olympic Boxing
Tournament, ages 8-16, with over 4,400 spectators in attendance.
Coach Joe De La Paz announced that 38 participants are advancing to the Nationals in
June. He thanked American Bank staff and the sponsors for their support and assistance
with this event.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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4. 23-0785 Animal Care Advisory Committee (2 vacancies)
Committee for Persons with Disabilities (1 vacancy)
Ethics Commission (1 vacancy)
Library Board (1 vacancy)
Transportation Advisory Commission (5 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Animal Care Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Michele King (Veterinarian) and Jackie McCollough (At -Large)
Committee for Persons with Disabilities:
Appointed: Susan Depoliti Tower
Ethics Commission:
Appointed: Kamlesh Bhikha
Library Board:
Appointed: Candace S. Hart (At -Large)
Transportation Advisory Commission:
Reappointed: Nicholas A. Fernandez (At -Large) and Jeffrey Pollack (Bicycle Community
Representative)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 6, 9 and
14 for individual consideration.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 6, 9 and 14, seconded by Council Member Roy. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
5. 23-0759 Approval of the April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
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Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 23-0700 Ordinance amending Chapter 121/2 of the Corpus Christi Code to add
experience requirement for Audit Committee, allow for an ex -officio member of
the audit committee, clarify access to records, modify audit follow up timeline,
and modify composition of ad hoc committee for city auditor vacancy review.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
Council Members and City Auditor George Holland discussed the following topics: a
concern that Council Members who serve on the Audit Committee should not be required
to have knowledge of audit or finance; the best practice among other cities include a
preferred but not required background in audit or finance; and the proposed code
amendment appears to limit Council Members ability to serve on the audit committee.
Council Member Pusley moved to table the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Ordinance was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
7. 23-0709 Ordinance approving the amended Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Project
& Financing Plans as approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone
Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas on March 28, 2023, which amends
the Downtown Living Initiative and Streetscape and Safety Improvement
programs, adds eligible projects for public space, right-of-way, and streetscape
development, and adds an additional incentive program named the Targeted
Office to Residential Conversion Program.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033032
8. 23-0606 Case No. 0323-01, Citgo Refining and Chemicals Company, LP (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1802 Nueces Bay Boulevard from the
"RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to the "ON" Neighborhood Office District;
providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval of the change of zoning from the
"RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to the "ON" Neighborhood Office District.)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033033
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9. 23-0699 Ordinance authorizing the construction contract to Fulton Construction Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for the restoration of the Water Gardens in an amount not
to exceed $7,651,481.00, with funding available from Seawall Capital
Improvement Fund; appropriating $3,500,000.00 from the Seawall unreserved
fund balance to the Seawall Capital Improvement Fund; and amending the FY
2023 Capital Improvement Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds, Deputy City Manager Michael Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Finance and
Procurement Josh Chronley, and Assistant Director of Construction Management Brett
Van Hazel discussed the following topics: a Council Member was opposed to the
contract because he felt it was not the best use of funding or property; a Council
Member's concern about the procurement process for hiring the construction company;
ensure that this project stays within budget; in response to a Council Member's concern
about not using City engineers for this project, staff stated that the City's business model
is in project management and oversight; minimum requirements are key when hiring a
contractor; a scoring committee with representatives from other cities was created to hire
the construction contractor; the importance that funds be used wisely for Tong -term
improvements; the original design will be maintained; make certain that the existing
monument is restored; a request that corporate sponsors assist with the cost of this
project; the water feature does not need to be removed to install the new lighting system;
the vault will be sealed to prevent groundwater from entering and the sump pump system
will be upgraded; once the equipment is installed, a detailed maintenance plan will be in
the budget; the new backup generators use natural gas and are piped into the City's gas
system; and this contractor is also the designer for the project.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033034
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
10. 23-0673 Resolution authorizing a seven-month supply agreement with Neptune
Technology Group, Inc., of Tallassee, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed
$1,492,058.47 for the purchase of water meters for Corpus Christi Water, with
FY 2023 funding of $450,000.00 from the Water Fund.
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This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033035
11. 23-0667 Motion authorizing execution of one-year supply agreement with two one-year
option periods, with Tellus Equipment Solutions, LLC, of Katy, Texas, in an
amount not to exceed $230,000.00, and a potential amount of $690,000.00 if
options are exercised, for OEM John Deere parts, for Asset Management -Fleet,
with FY 2023 funding of $95,833.34 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-065
Consent - Capital Projects
12. 23-0635 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Urban Engineering,
Corpus Christ, TX, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for
Flour Bluff 18 -Inch Line Extension in an amount not to exceed $491,707.00,
located in Council District 4, with FY 2023 funding available from Water Capital
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-066
General Consent Items
13. 23-0647 Resolution authorizing the additional expenditure of $320,655.89 for the
acquisition of 35 previously approved vehicles for various departments, with FY
2023 funding provided from the identified funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033036
14. 23-0791 Resolution authorizing the submission of a scalable grant of up to $1,000,000 to
the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program with a
match contribution of $60,000 up to $120,000 from the Texas Military
Preparedness Commission Fund for project management and grant
administration services for the Perimeter Fencing Project at Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
A Council Member and the City's Contract Grant Writer Tom Tagliabue discussed the
following topic: how solar -powered electric vehicle charging stations assist with
infrastructure for the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
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Member Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033037
15. 23-0758 Resolution authorizing a grant application in the amount of $175,000 to the
Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistant Grant Program with a
match of up to $10,000 from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission Fund
for project management/procurement management and grant administration
services to acquire two portable solar -powered electric vehicle charging stations
for the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033038
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
16. 23-0728 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the State of Texas,
Department of Transportation for the FY 2023 Click It or Ticket Program for the
Police Department in an amount of $10,591.36 with a City cash match of
$2,822.74 for overtime and fringe benefits with funding available from the
General Fund; and appropriating $10,591.36 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
17. 23-0672 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of the TX HEAT Scholarship from the Yvorra
Leadership Development Foundation for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in
an amount of $2,500.00 for the registration and travel of two Hazmat personnel
to the International Association of Fire Chiefs Hazardous Material Response
Team Conference; and appropriating funds in the amount of $2,500.00 to Fire
Department Grants Fund; and amending the operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
18. 23-0734 Ordinance authorizing a two-year lease agreement with an automatic renewal of
three additional one-year terms with Emerald City Cargo, LLC for office space
inside the Airport Terminal building at the Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA).
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
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Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Wendy Herman presented information
on the following topics: Bills to Watch -Preemption Bill; American Bank Center Bill;
Annexation Bill; Lobbyist Bill; Gambling Bill; and Competitive Bidding Bill.
Council Members and Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Herman
discussed the following topic: the deadline for bills to be heard at the House was May 8,
2023, and the Senate deadline is May 18, 2023, SB 1039 elections.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:05 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:49 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 19)
19. 23-0788 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 024270, which created the Reinvestment
Zone No. 2, City of Corpus Christi ("TIRZ #2") on Padre Island, by amending the
City's contribution amount, which will increase anticipated revenues by
$140,100,000 for total revenue of $201,000,000; modifying the boundaries to
add areas requested for inclusion by Nueces County; and to add approved
projects and anticipated expenditures in the amount of $150,950,000 for total
expenditures of $201,000,000, which will be more fully defined within a future
amendment, as recommended by the TIRZ #2 Board on April 18, 2023.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Director of Finance and Procurement Heather Hurlbert presented information on the
following topics: city council actions November and December 2022; today's actions;
and revenue contribution.
Council Members and Director Hurlbert discussed the following topics: this ordinance
addresses only the funding portion without any projects; and a Council Member's desire
to include the west side area in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Suckley moved 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 Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 - 26)
20. 23-0789 Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the
Nueces County for participation in the Island Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
No. 2 for a twenty-year period ending December 31, 2042.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033039
21. 23-0471 Mid -Year Budget Adjustment Ordinance amending City Code Section 23-42
increasing the fee for birth and death certificate covers; and amending the FY
2023 Operating Budget to transfer and appropriate $110,789.68 from the
unreserved fund balance in the General Fund for judicial salary adjustments,
appropriating $1,250,000.00 in the Visitor Facilities Fund for capital
contributions from OVG360 for various improvements at the American Bank
Center facility, increasing revenue by $1,450,000.00 in the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund for the estimate of Nueces County funds for
TIRZ#2, appropriating $430,268.00 in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.
2 Fund for TIRZ #2 expenditures, and adding three positions to the Economic
Development Department.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan presented the mid -year budget
adjustment.
Council Members, Director Houlihan, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and City Attorney Miles
Risley discussed the following topics: a Council Member's request to remove the three
positions for the Economic Development Department; the three additional positions
would manage nine city -owned facilities on the Bayfront; the importance of bringing in
one or two positions that can focus on small business development; a Council Member's
concern with Section 55-100 winter quarter averaging for wastewater fees was unclear
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for residents; a Council Member's request to redefine the Economic Development
Department; and a request for facilities and preventative maintenance expertise for the
three additional positions.
Council Member Pusley moved to amend the ordinance to remove section 55-100
schedule, seconded by Council Member Hunter and approved with the following vote:
Mayor Guajardo, Council Members Hunter, Pusley, Suckley, Roy, Klein and Campos
voting "yes," and Council Member Hernandez voting "no."
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
22. 23-0452 Resolution awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction, Corpus
Christi, Texas, for reconstruction of Park Road 22 South Access Road -
Commodore to Jackfish with new concrete pavement, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings, installation
of street lighting, and utilities improvements in an amount of $2,819,461.50,
located in City Council District 4 with FY 2023 funding available from the Street
Bond 2020, Storm Water, Water and Wastewater Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033040
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23. 23-0453 Resolution awarding a construction contract to JE Construction Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for reconstruction of Jackfish from Aquarius to Park Road
22 with new concrete pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb
ramps, signage, pavement markings, installation of street lighting, and utilities
improvements in an amount of $1,834,830.00, located in City Council District 4
with FY 2023 funding available from the Street Bond 2020, Storm Water, Water
and Wastewater Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds discussed the following topics: if the five foot sidewalk will be utilized for golf
carts; the pedestrian mobility program will be constructed in about a year; the two
construction contractors will act jointly to minimize traffic concerns on the island; and
water lines are inspected during the design phase.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033041
24. 23-0737 Motion awarding 13 Master Services Agreements for various Engineering
Professional Services in an aggregate not -to -exceed amount of
$13,100,000.00, with projects located Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available
from the Capital Program, Bond Program Funds and operating budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds, and Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley discussed
the following topics: a Council Member's concern with the professional service
procurement process; the procurement process has improved within the last four years;
and staff is continuously working on making the scoring process more coherent.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-067
25. 21-0912 Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Turner Ramirez
Architects of Corpus Christi Texas to provide a Design of the New Boat Haul Out
Office Retail Facility in an amount not to exceed $648,588.00, with FY 2023
funding available from the Seawall Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Council Members and Corpus Christi Marina Manager Jonathan Atwood discussed the
following topics: the New Boat Haul Out Facility keeps maintenance equipment for the
marina and serves as a break room; the Boat Haul Out Yard is a facility with a boat lift to
perform maintenance on the vessels; a Council Member's concern that no funding for
demolition was included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); if the contractor has
the expertise to perform the work on this particular project; and to ensure that the Marina
Advisory Committee be involved in this project.
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
Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033042
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26. 21-0913 Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Richter Architects of
Corpus Christi Texas to provide design for the Coopers Boat Facility and to
Perform Construction Management Improvements for Facility and Parking Lot
Resurfacing at the L Head (Pier) in an amount not to exceed $342,047.00, with
FY 2023 funding available from the Seawall Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds discussed the following topics: a concern that the architect will be supervising
the roadwork on this project; and a request that staff include the demolition cost in the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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
Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033043
O. BRIEFINGS: (NONEI
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 5:25 p.m
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 05-09-2023 - John Wilson
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
05-09-2023
John Wilson
Street Address: 121 Del Mar Blvd
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Lack of competitive bidding
Agenda Item Number 9
Describe Feedback: The City's Request for Qualifications related to the
construction of the Water Gardens was flawed and
written in a manner designed to favor one
company, Fulton Construction, by effectively
disqualifying any other interested company. The
first item listed under Minimum Qualifications with
a Pass/Fail was a requirement that any bidder had
to have "five years in business performing new
public water fountain construction or restoration of
public water fountains of similar size to the Water
Gardens fountain." This language was unnecessary
and effectively eliminated any construction
company in South Texas other than Fulton
Construction from participating . This is just
another example of a corrupt procurement process
designed to enrich special interests at the expense
of the taxpayers of Corpus Christi. I urge Council to
vote NO or, at a minimum, reschedule this vote
until this corrupt RFQ process can be investigated
and staff held to account.
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Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 4:16 PM
To: Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Subject: FW: Public Input: 05-02-2023 - Sanchez Love
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Subject: Public Input: 05-02-2023 - Sanchez Love
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 05-02-2023
Name Sanchez Love
Address Street Address: P.O. Box 60286
City: Corpus christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78466
Topic Oil Spill Report
Agenda Item Number Unknown
Describe Feedback: I am submitting a comment to address the oil spill
report that was provided to the city from Flint Hills.
First off, I feel the council should of pushed further
on the spill data and should not have let it lag for so
long. The report doesn't meet the needs of our city
ultimately despite it being given. The reason being,
is because there is no applicable response team or
methods in place with the city. What this means, is
the city isn't equipped with a community or hired
response team to deal with such things. Allowing
heavy industry to monitor themselves, then turn in
a report given by themselves is absurd. In the
future, I hope that a team as such is created and
there should be Native American people present in
the team. Why this should be, is because the
potential digging or extraction (water or land) needs
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Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
oversight in case artifacts or partial remains are
found. Overall, an oil or emergency response team
should be. created. Thank you.
sanchez33361@yahoo.com
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Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:55 PM
To: Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 05-09-2023 - Claudia Black
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 05-09-2023 - Claudia Black
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 05-09-2023
Name Claudia Black
Address Street Address: 314 Knickerbocker St
Street Address Line 2: Apt 6
City: Corpus CHRISTI
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Seawall fund
Agenda Item Number #9
Describe Feedback: There is no reason our seawall fund should go to
anything other than the seawall.
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
05-09-2023
Melanie Gomez
Street Address: 3902 Willow St
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Topic Committee for Persons with Disabilities Vacancy
Agenda Item Number
H-4 (23-0782)
Describe Feedback: My name is Melanie Gomez and I am the Vice -Chair
for the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. I
have served this committee since 2018. I would like
provide a recommendation for the vacancy that you
will be voting on today. 1 have reviewed all of the
applications and would like to recommend Jonathan
Nabours. In my personal opinion, he would be a
great fit to the committee as he is committed to
advocating for persons with disabilities. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
mrivera7712@gmail.com