HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/23/2023I 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 23, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on June 13, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of June 2023.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, May 23, 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 11:32 a.m
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Rodney Appleby, Corpus Christi Fire
Department.
Chaplain Rodney Appleby, Corpus Christi Fire Department, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Arnoldo Duran, Junior at Harold T. Branch Academy.
Arnoldo Duran, Junior at Harold T. Branch Academy, 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. 23-0889 2023 Top Cop Award Winner for the State of Texas - Police Officer Gustavo
A. Medina
2023 Top Cop Honorable Mention for the State of Texas - Senior Officer
Brandon Cordell and Senior Officer Paul Lisowski
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced that the National Association of Police
Organization recognizes ten officers from the country for the Top Cop Award and the
Top Cop Honorable Mention. Police Officer Gustavo A. Medina was awarded the
2023 Top Cop Award for the State of Texas, and Senior Officer Brandon Cordell and
Senior Officer Paul Lisowski were awarded the 2023 Top Cop Honorable Mention for
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the State of Texas.
Police Chief Mike Markle thanked the Mayor, Council Members, and the City Manager
for their support.
2. 23-0894 82nd Police Academy Cadet Graduation
City Manager Peter Zanoni recognized the 82nd Police Academy Cadet Graduation
that took place on May 19. The 82nd Police Academy began in October of 2022 with
22 cadets. 20 of the cadets were sworn into the Corpus Christi Police Department.
A Council Member mentioned that a police substation was also approved in the
budget for the Northwest area.
3. 23-0890 "Safe, Fun, Fit - Endurance Fest", June 2 - June 4, 2023
City Manager Peter Zanoni sated that the Safe, Fun, Fit Endurance Fest will take
place June 2-4, 2023. The Endurance Fest is a celebration of the 3rd anniversary of
Safe, Fun, Fit. The schedule is as follows: 5K Glow Run on Friday, June 2 at 6:30
p.m.; 10K and half marathon relay on Saturday, June 3 at 7:00 a.m.; and the Bike
Tour on Sunday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. The goal is to have 1,200 participants register
for these events.
4. 23-0840 Water Supply Projects Update presented by Chief Operating Officer Mike
Murphy
Chief Operations Officer Mike Murphy presented information on the following topics:
Corpus Christi water; water sources; conservation 365; water supply improvement
projects; and diversified water portfolio planning.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operations Officer Murphy,
Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos, Director of Water Utilities Andrew Molly,
Strategic Business Manager Adrianna Escamilla, and Assistant Director of Waste
Water Dr. Deng discussed the following topics: the total investment for water supply
improvement projects is $143 million; the design capacity of Mary Rhodes Pipeline is
75 million gallons of water per day (MGD), but it is best to not go above 55 to 60
MGD; the engineering report could take up to nine months to complete; whether an
incentive can be implemented for water conservation devices; a request that staff
provide in future reports the amount of water consumed by large volume water users;
large volume users consume about 50 MGD; the Mary Rhodes Pipeline is operating
around 55 percent efficiency; a request for a breakdown of consumption for all water
users; the approximate timeline to complete construction is three years; the City is
exploring the idea of possibly having two pipelines for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline; rain
barrels will be available again in March or April of 2024; the City would be the largest
user of Evangeline Groundwater; a Council Member's request that the City consider
using rainwater capture; staff is researching effluent reuse and aquifer storage, along
with the EV Ranch project as an alternate water source; 30 MGD of effluent water is
available to sell; staff is in contact with Valero Refinery about obtaining their design
plans for purchasing effluent water from the City; and the City is supplying about
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700,000 gallons of effluent water per day to golf courses.
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.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Lynn Woods, 926 Rosedale Dr., Adalberto
Carrillo III, 4055 Killarmet Dr., Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., and Pamela Woods,
926 Rosedale Dr., spoke in opposition to an environmental and sustainability
department.
Patricia Reinhardt, 317 Clifford St., spoke about litter throughout the community and
at retail stores.
Michael Rittgers, 5918 South Oso Parkway and Catherine Barnes, 520 South
Chaparral St., stated their concern about how Certificates of Obligation are utilized.
Maggie Peacock, 1773 Ennis Joslin Rd. and Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., spoke in
support of an environmental sustainability department.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock St., spoke about issues with the high cost of water
bills.
Melissa Zamora, 454 Louisiana Ave., spoke about environmental concerns and spoke
in opposition to desalination.
Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., spoke about issues with items placed on the agenda
for the crime control and prevention district board and about her concern with council
transparency.
Eli McKay, 1008 Marguerite St., spoke in support of an environmental sustainability
department and her experience with better amenities in bigger cities.
Melissa Nucete, 6530 Peacock Dr., spoke about animal care service concerns and
the stray animal population.
Dustin Cronan, 5026 Yorktown Blvd., spoke about the progress on autism awareness.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke in opposition to Item 18 regarding the purchase of
a modular building for Engineering Services.
Brian Keeble, 4350 Ocean Dr., praised Police Chief Mike Markle for his quick
response to a constituents concern regarding an issue with the Police Department
and expressed his opinion that a council member and the City Manager are good
prospects for the CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi.
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Jack Gordy, 3913 Montego Dr., spoke about a political sign being posted illegally.
The following citizens submitted a written public comment which is attached to the
minutes: Christian Cabazos, 457 Dolphin Place; Brittni Young, 6018 Williston Dr.;
Sarah Rodriguez, 3535 Santa Fe St.; and Judith Gonzalez -Rodriguez, 333 Santa
Monica Place.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 17,
18 and 19 for individual consideration.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 17, 18 and 19, seconded by Council Member Pusley. 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. 23-0846 Approval of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 23-0756 Ordinance accepting a grant to combat drug and human trafficking from the
State of Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division in the amount
of $145,245.00 for overtime and fringe benefits for the Corpus Christi Police
Department; and appropriating $145,245.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033050
7. 23-0711 Ordinance appropriating $160,905.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an
increase in the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit - COVID
(IDCU-COVID) Grant Program from the Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS) to provide COVID-19 epidemiologic and surveillance
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response activities and laboratory response network activities for the period
September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033051
8. 23-0727 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of Center for Health Emergency
Preparedness and Response Grant for $205,548.00 with an in-kind match of
$20,565.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); and
appropriating $205,548.00 in the Health Grant Fund to provide Laboratory
Response Network (LRN) Level 3 chemical laboratory surge capacity
activities for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033052
9. 23-0731 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of Laboratory Response Network Influenza
Surveillance and Epidemiology Grant for $10,000.00 from the Texas
Department of State Health (DSHS); and appropriating $10,000.00 in the
Health Grant Fund to provide flu testing program for the period of September
1, 2023, through August 31, 2025.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033053
10. 23-0742 Ordinance appropriating $66,577.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase
in the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Grant from the Department of
State Health Services (DSHS) to provide tuberculosis prevention and control
services for the period September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033054
11. 23-0777 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(PHEP) Grant for $240,003.00 with a cash match of $24,000.00 from the
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); appropriating
$264,003.00 to provide funding activities in support of the PHEP Cooperative
Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the
period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033055
12. 23-0786 Ordinance appropriating $75,000.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase
in the Health Disparities Grant from the Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) to provide community engagement in communities disproportionately
impacted by COVID-19 for the period June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 033056
13. 23-0794 Ordinance appropriating $41,865.00 from an increase in the HIV Surveillance
Grant Program administered by the Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) for the period September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, to
provide HIV surveillance and control services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033057
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
14. 23-0694 Motion authorizing the purchase of a one-year software license renewal with
CDW-G, LLC, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, in an amount of $65,926.77 for Veeam
backup and replication software for disaster recovery and business continuity,
with FY 2023 funding from the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-069
15. 23-0769 Motion authorizing the purchase of network hardware equipment from Great
South Texas Corp., dba Computer Solutions, of San Antonio, for
$203,477.15, with FY 2023 funding from the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-070
16. 23-0582 Resolution authorizing an eight-month service agreement with Andritz
Separation, Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia, with an office in Arlington, Texas, for
$111,371.00 to upgrade the SCADA centrifuge system for the Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant, with FY 2023 funding from the Wastewater
Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033058
17. 23-0570 Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with 2Chainz Brush Clearing LLC, of Lolita, Texas, with an office in
Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $1,314,325.08 and a potential
amount of $2,190,541.80 if options are exercised, for mowing of storm water
and street right of way areas for the Public Works Department, with FY 2023
funding of $146,036.12 from the Storm Water Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
A Council Member and Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa discussed
the following topic: whether it is more affordable to increase in-house staffing versus
contracting out.
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Council Member Klein moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Pusley, Council
Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member
Campos
Absent: 2 - Council Member Barrera and Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033059
Consent - Capital Projects
18. 23-0670 Motion authorizing the purchase of a modular building from Sustainable
Modular Management, of Frisco, Texas, for $225,530.00 to add 1,680 square
feet of administrative space to be occupied by Engineering Services staff,
with FY 2023 funding from the Engineering Services Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant Director of Finance and
Procurement Josh Chronley, and Assistant Director of Engineering Services Brett Van
Hazel discussed the following topics: the specifications of this facility were nearly
similar as to the original installation; a modular building will be more efficient to
accommodate personnel; and this building will have ADA compliant access.
Council Member Hernandez 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: M2023-071
General Consent Items
19. 23-0872 Resolution approving the addition of Estrada Hinojosa and Cabrera Capital
Markets, LLC, to the City's pool of financial underwriters to be used on an as
needed rotational basis for issuance of bonds with compensation to firms
through the bond proceeds at the time of sale.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
A Council Member and Interim Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert discussed the
following topic: the financial underwriter is chosen from a pool based on the type of
bond and size of issuance.
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Council Member Klein moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. 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: 033060
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
20. 23-0842 Ordinance appropriating $858,584.84 from the unreserved fund balance in
the PEG Cable Fund; authorizing execution of Amendment #1 to the service
agreement with The Personal Computer Store, Inc., dba Avinext to complete
the second phase of the audio and video media renovation to the City Council
Chambers; and amending the FY 2023 Operating Budget.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Wendy Herman presented
information on the following topics: SB 1117 -bill would prohibit cities from collecting
franchise fees from cable companies; Bills to Watch: HB 5012 -American Bank Center
Bill; SB 369-Disannexation Bill; Dead Bills: HB 2018 -Land Bill; SB 2037 -prohibit cities
from applying subdivision regulations in the ETJ; SB 175 -Lobbyist Bill; Gambling Bills;
HB 1132; and beach bills. Lobbyist Snapper Carr will provide a report to Council on
June 27.
A Council Member and Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Herman
discussed the following topic: SB 369 needs to be voted out of the House today in
order to stay alive.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:02 p.m. Executive
Session Item 30 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 3:50 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 21 - 29)
21. 23-0891 One -Reading Ordinance appropriating $6,500,000.00 from the unreserved
fund balance of the Type A Arena Fund; transferring such funds to the Arena
Capital Improvement Fund for urgent mechanical improvements at the Arena
and for capital improvements and enhancement of the Arena; transferring
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$1,911,000.00 from the HOT Fund to the Convention Center Capital
Improvement Fund for urgent mechanical improvements at the Selena
Auditorium and for capital improvements and enhancement to the Convention
Center and Selena Auditorium; and amending the FY 2023 Operating &
Capital Improvement Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
A Council Member and Assistant Director of Aviation Elsy Borgstedte discussed the
following topic: a Council Member's desire to implement xeriscape practices at the
American Bank Center.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo close public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 033061
22. 23-0843 Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 3 with Bay Ltd., Corpus
Christi, Texas in an amount of $10,000,000.00 for a total amount not to
exceed $60,150,000.00 for overlays as part of the Street Preventative
Maintenance Program, and consistent with the Council approved Pavement
Only approach, located city-wide with work starting upon notice to proceed
and funding available through Streets Preventative Maintenance Program,
Residential Street Reconstruction Fund, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water
and Gas Capital Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo close public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member
Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-072
23. 23-0629 Motion awarding a construction contract to Bridges Specialties, Inc.,
Robstown, Texas, for Storm Water Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) FY 23-25 program, which includes Bridge Rehabilitation,
Channel Ditch Improvements, and Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure
Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for one-year term
with two renewal options to be administratively authorized for a total amount
not to exceed $18,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2023 funding
available from Storm Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
A Council Member, Assistant Director of Project Management Engineering Services
Ratna Pottumuthu, and Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa discussed
the following topic: a request to include a list of projects in future presentations.
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
Roy. 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: M2023-073
24. 23-0714 Resolution awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting of Corpus
Christi, Texas, for reconstruction of Lipes Boulevard from Staples Street to
Sunwood Drive with new asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA
compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings, and utility
improvements, located in Council District 5, in an amount of $8,129,921.29
with FY 2023 funding available from the Bond 2020 Proposition A, Storm
Water, Wastewater, Water Capital Funds and Gas.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
A Council Member and Assistant Director of Project Management Engineering
Services Ratna Pottumuthu discussed the following topic: this project was delayed
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due to the substantial drainage improvement study.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Roy. 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: 033062
25. 23-0828 Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing
the issuance of its utility system senior lien revenue improvement and/or
refunding bonds in one or more series (as designated by purpose and series)
for water, wastewater, and stormwater utility improvements in an amount not
to exceed $114,000,000 and refinancings in an amount not to exceed
$186,645,000, within set parameters and according to the plan of finance set
by the City's financial advisors; making provisions for the payment and
security thereof by a first and prior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of
the City's utility system on a parity with certain currently outstanding utility
system revenue obligations; delegating the authority to the City Manager,
Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance and Procurement to execute
documents relating to the sale of each series of bonds; and providing an
effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 25-29.
Interim Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the
following topics for Items 25-29: financing capital projects; delegation parameters;
steps for issuance; 2023 financing plan; general obligation financing overview per
approved budget; and combined utility system financing overview per approved
budget.
Council Members and Interim Assistant City Manager Hurlbert discussed the following
topics: a Council Member does not support the use of Certificates of Obligation for all
these projects; ad valorem tax is included in the current tax rate; the City is committed
at the point of sale in June and the sale will fund in August; if Certificates of Obligation
are not used, the only other option is to use fund balance or cash funding; the 3.5
percent cap applies to maintenance and operation only; and consider exploring a
policy for how Certificates of Obligation should be utilized.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo dosed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve Items 25, 26 and 29, seconded by Council
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Member Roy. These Ordinances were passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member
Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
26. 23-0829 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas, General
Improvement Bonds, Series 2023" for improvements to streets and parks and
recreation facilities in an amount not to exceed $35,750,000 within set
parameters and according to the plan of finance set by the City's financial
advisors; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of
the bonds; delegating authority to the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
Director of Finance and Procurement to execute documents relating to the
sale of the bonds; enacting other provisions incident and related thereto; and
providing for an effective date.
See Item 25.
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
27. 23-0831 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2023A" for improvements to public safety facilities in an amount not to
exceed $6,300,000, within set parameters and according to the plan of
finance set by the City's financial advisors; providing for the payment of said
certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within
the City and further securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the
pledged revenues of the solid waste system; delegating authority to the City
Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance and Procurement to
execute documents relating to the sale of the certificates; enacting other
provisions incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve Items 27 and 28, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. These Ordinances were passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Campos
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
28. 23-0830 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Taxable Series 2023B" for parks and recreation and solid waste
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improvements in an amount not to exceed $8,700,000, within set parameters
and according to the plan of finance set by the City's financial advisors;
providing for the payment of said certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax
upon all taxable property within the City and further securing said certificates
by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues of the solid waste system;
delegating authority to the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Director of
Finance and to execute documents relating to the sale of the certificates;
enacting other provisions incident and related thereto; and providing an
effective date.
See Item 27.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Campos
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
29. 23-0911 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Limited
Tax Notes, Series 2023", for street improvements in an amount not to exceed
$3,500,000; levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations
prescribed by law, for the payment of the obligations; delegating authority to
the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance and
Procurement to execute documents relating to the sale of the notes; enacting
other provisions incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
See Item 25.
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
N. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 30)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 30. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:50
p.m.
30. 23-0905 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 appointment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, or discipline of Port Commissioner Rajan Ahuja, Port
Commissioner Gabe Guerra, and Port Commissioner David Engel, each of
whom are appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of Corpus
Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas and Texas Government Code §
551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the appointment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, or discipline of a public officer or employee (Port
City of Corpus Christi
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City Council
Meeting Minutes May 23, 2023
Commissioner Rajan Ahuja, Port Commissioner Gabe Guerra, and Port
Commissioner David Engel).
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:40 p.m
City of Corpus Christi
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Date of Meeting
Name
Address
Topic
Agenda Item Number
Describe Feedback:
05-23-2023
Christian Cabazos
Street Address: 457 Dolphin PI.
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Port Commissioner Gabe Guerra, Port
Commissioner Rajan Ahuja, Port Commissioner
David Engle
30. Executive Session pursuant to Texas
Government code 551.07123-0905
Mayor & City Council
I am writing to report to you that at the last Port
Commission meeting, Executive Director Sean
Strawbridge made outlandish accusations regarding
private citizens with no connection to the Port of
Corpus Christi.
A child was mentioned, Virginia Griffin as was her
grandmother and accusations against her parents
that were very serious. I would link you to the video
clip, but last I checked the Port has yet to post it.
What is happening here? All aspects of decorum
and focus on the port's real job of serving the
citizen of Corpus Christi is being lost. Citizens are
now watching personal grudges play out on a public
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stage.That is unacceptable and embarrassing for
Corpus Christi.
I encourage you to speak to our Corpus Christi Port
Commissioners and take swift actions to remove
them.from the board.They are not respecting our
citizens or working toward positive change for
Corpus Christi.
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your christian.cabazos@gmail.com
submission.
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Date of Meeting
Name
Address
05-23-2023
Brittni Young
Street Address: 6018 Williston Drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78415
Topic Department of Sustainability
Agenda Item Number General
Describe Feedback: My name is Brittni Young and I am a resident of
Corpus Christi living in District 3. Since I've left to
university, I've watched the city's leadership
continue to sacrifice the health and well-being of
this coastal city to benefit the profit margins of the
heavy industries. I've returned to Corpus in hopes of
starting the next chapter of my adult life; however,
the city's repeated actions to place profit over the
people makes me wonder if I should invest my
future in this city. I believe the creation of a
Department of Sustainability or a Sustainability
Coordinator would help spur growth in our
community by protecting our environment, the
health of our citizens and our economic future.The
7 largest cities in the state of Texas all have similar
initiatives to protect their communities and most of
them aren't even coastal communities! Please
support the creation of a Department of
Sustainability, or at least a Sustainability
Coordinator in the 2024 budget. Thank you for your
time!
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submission.
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Subject: Public Input: 05-23-2023 - Sarah Rodriguez
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Date of Meeting 05-23-2023
Name Sarah Rodriguez
Address Street Address: 3535
Street Address Line 2: Santa Fe Unit 41
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TEXAS
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Topic Port of Corpus Christi
Agenda Item Number 30
Describe Feedback: At the last Port of Corpus Christi commission
meeting executive Director, Sean Strawbridge
endangered the welfare of my 4 year old niece by
showing her picture & calling out her name to a live
audience. He also included my mother in his
statement. This was an attempt to claim my family
was at a dinner at the Yacht Club he hosted for 4
people where 39 alcoholic drinks were served that
was highly publicized. No member of my family was
at this dinner. When my Aunt, Diane
Gonzalez asked Chairman Charlie Zahn to stop Sean
Strawbridge from targeting our family, he refused.
This is a violation of the operating rules of the Port
of CC. No member of the Port Commission stood
up to defend the operating rules which disallow
targeting of family members. My family has been in
this community for generations and we are asking
for you to publicly reprimand the Port Chairman
Charlie Zahn and city appointed Port
Commissioner's. I believe Chairman Charlie Zahn
should immediately resign.
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submission.
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Subject: Public Input: 05-23-2023 - Judith Gonzalez -Rodriguez
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Public Comment & input Form
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
05-23-2023
Judith Gonzalez -Rodriguez
Street Address: 333 Santa Monica Place
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Topic City Appointee's to the Port of Corpus Christi
Behavior
Agenda Item Number 23-0905
Describe Feedback: Honorable Mayor Guajardo and Councilmembers,
In what appeared to be blatant attempt to
disparage the reputation of my family, POCCA
Executive Director Sean Strawbridge, used a Caller -
Times picture of me with my infant granddaughter,
and NAMED HER at the 2021 Illuminated Night Boat
Parade, He claimed we had been guests at the Yacht
Club, under his membership, during which a group
of 4 people were served 39 drinks.
The implications of this false allegations are
extremely concerning and were not only allowed by
Rajan Ahuja, David Engel, Gabe Guerra, and Charlie
Zahn, but in fact, applauded at the end of
Strawbridge's tirade. Repeated requests by my
sister, Port Commissioner Diane Gonzalez, for
Charlie Zahn, Chairman,to stop Strawbridge, restore
decorum, and follow Port protocols, were ignored.
I am respectfully requesting the resignation of the
all the Corpus Christi appointees and Charlie Zahn
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along with forbidding them from ever again holding
that position of community trust.
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receive a copy of your jgonza64@aol.com
submission.
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