HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/27/2023I 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 June 27, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on July 18, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of July 2023.
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Rebecca Huerta
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Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, June 27, 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 Pastor Brian Hill, First Baptist Church.
Pastor Brian Hill, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Bree Braselton, Fourth Grader at London Intermediate School.
Bree Braselton, Fourth Grader at London Intermediate 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.
Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box 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. 23-1054 Impact Fee Study Update
Director of Development Services Al Raymond provided an update on the Impact Fee
Study as follows: brief history of how did we get here; master planning and impact fee
study contract; Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC); master plan update;
and CIAC meeting schedule.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Director Raymond discussed the following
topics: this trust fund was implemented in 1982 when the City was not building
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infrastructure for new developments; trust funds for water and wastewater are funded
through lot and acreage fees, surcharge fees and tap fees; the impact fees will be paid
during building permit issuance; whether impact fees will have an effect on infill
development; and a Council Member's concern with impact fees replacing the trust fund.
2. 23-1055 4th of July Preparations and Mayor's Big Bang Celebration Event
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the Mayor's 46th 4th of July Big Bang
Celebration. The Coastal Comida Fest will be held on Saturday, July 1 at 12:00 p.m. at
the Waters Edge Park. The Mayor's Fajita Cookoff will be held on Sunday, July 2 at
Nueces Brewing. The Patriotic Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at Sherill
Veterans Memorial Park at 9:30 a.m. The Big Bang Food Truck Festival will be held on
Tuesday, July 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live music, and fireworks to follow at
9:30 p.m. on the Bayfront. City Manager Zanoni reminded the public about firework
safety and restrictions.
3. 23-1067 Staff Announcement:
Heather Hurlbert, Assistant City Manager
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that he appointed Heather Hurlbert as an Assistant
City Manager on June 20. Ms. Hurlbert has been with the City for over three years and
served as the Director of Finance and Procurement. Ms. Hurlbert will oversee the
Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Airport, and Information Technology
departments.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Francisco Dao, 804 Elizabeth St., spoke about having public launches available for
kiteboarding and spoke in opposition to a desalination plant.
John Hendricks, 622 Texas Ave., spoke about neglect at the Bayview Cemetery.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Adalberto Carrillo, Joan Carrillo, 4055 Killarmet Dr.,
Samuel Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane, Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., Colby Wiltse,
7929 Vishal Dr., and Christopher Jonker, 328 Foster Dr., spoke in opposition to an
environmental and sustainability department.
Melissa Zamora, 454 Louisiana Ave., spoke about water conservation for high volume
water users.
Ron Graban, 202 Surfside Blvd., spoke in support of the improvements at Surfside Park
on North Beach.
John Weber, 609 Naples St. and Eli McKay, 1008 Marguerite St., spoke about the City's
lack of transparency.
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Jack Gordy, 3913 Montego Dr., spoke about the federal and Texas highway
beautification project and about signs in violation.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., Maggie Peacock, 1773 Ennis Joslin, Taylor Thorpe, 1773
Ennis Joslin, and Patricia Jones, 4334 Saint George Dr., spoke in support of an
environmental and sustainability department.
Teresa Klein, 3501 Monterrey St., spoke about increasing hours at cooling centers.
Barbie Baker, 6003 Lost Creek Dr., commended City Council and the police department
for bringing in the police training center.
D'Lynn Torres, 617 Lansdown Dr., spoke about the 17th annual Express Soccer Club
held at McGee Beach on July 8 and 9 with over 175 teams.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 4)
4. 23-1048 Briefing on elements of the plan of finance for a convention center expansion and
a convention center hotel.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert and Assistant Director of Aviation Elsy
Borgstedte presented information on the following topics: convention center project
scope; funding sources; funding categories; funding types and categories; actions to
access funding sources; Type A repurposing; convention center complex; potential
revenues; and project timeline.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Hurlbert, Legal
Counsel Clay Binford with McCall, Parkhurst and Horton, and Assistant Director
Borgstedte discussed the following topics: a request for an overview of all industrial
parks in the City; Type A funding cannot be used on residential streets; the City's goal is
to put together funding sources for project specific developments; the TIRZ revenue over
30 years will be about $65 million; approximately $3 million has been produced by the
convention center; staff will present a phasing plan to Council; taxpayers will not incur
additional taxes; and a Council Member's desire that a five-star hotel be built for the
convention center.
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 26)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 13, 16,
17 and 24 for individual consideration.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 13, 16, 17 and 24, seconded by Council Member Hunter. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
5. 23-1032 Approval of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 23-0825 Ordinance authorizing an amendment in the amount of $79,923.00 to the Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement with Cypress Point Capital, LLC, to fully fund the construction of a
required water arterial transmission grid main line for the proposed residential
development located South of Farm Road 2444 on County Road 43, otherwise
known as Caroline's Heights Unit 1; appropriating $79,923.00 from the Water
Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the developer in
accordance with the agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033072
7. 23-0902 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of STI/HIV Prevention
Services Grant for $269,815.00 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS); and appropriating $269,815.00 in the Health Grant Fund to
provide STI/HIV prevention and control services for the period of September 1,
2023, through August 31, 2024.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033075
8. 23-0625 Ordinance rejecting the low bid of Iconx Operating LLC as non-responsive and
non -responsible and awarding a construction contract to the second low bidder,
Northstar Elite Construction & Consulting, LLC, Spring Branch, TX, for the West
Guth Park improvements project in an amount of $1,656,379.39 located in
Council District 1, with FY 2023 funding available from the Bond 2020
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Proposition B Funds.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033076
9. 23-0838 Ordinance amending Section 5-38 of the City Code to allow for a consolidated
permit for short-term rental units within multifamily buildings with a sole operator;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033077
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
10. 23-0818 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options,
with United Service Associates, LLC., of San Antonio, Texas, for custodial
services for the Corpus Christi Police Department in an amount not to exceed
$93,143.76 and a potential total amount not to exceed $279,431.28 if both
one-year options are exercised, with FY 2023 funding of $23,285.94 from the
General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-087
11. 23-0922 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with C & S Plating and
Bumper Recycling Inc., dba C&S Truck and Van Equipment, of Corpus Christi,
Texas, for emergency equipment installation and repairs for Corpus Christi
Police Department police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $295,500.00, with
FY 2023 funding of $24,625.00 from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-088
12. 23-0960 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with DigitalMarkets, Inc., dba
Vista Com, of Houston, through the HGAC Cooperative, as part of the P25
upgrade to the Public Safety Radio System in an amount not to exceed
$199,250, of which the City will pay $149,437.50 based on 75% ownership,
Nueces County will pay $37,857.50 based on 19% ownership, and the Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA) will pay $11,955.00 based on 6% ownership per
the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Radio System P25 upgrade, with
FY 2023 funding from Bond 2018.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-089
13. 23-0987 Motion authorizing the purchase of IT equipment from Great South Texas Corp.,
dba Computer Solutions of San Antonio, in the amount of $116,127.59 through
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the DIR Cooperative, to complete the Police Training Academy, with FY 2023
funding from 2022 Facility Certificates of Obligation Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
A Council Member and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topic: a
request to ensure that Information Technology equipment is factored into the budget
process.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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: M2023-090
14. 23-1015 Motion authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement for audio and video
electronics with The Personal Computer Store, Inc., dba Avinext of College
Station, in an amount of $730,295.23 through the TIPS Cooperative, to install the
audio-visual equipment required in the new Police Training Academy, with FY
2023 funding from 2022 Facility Certificates of Obligation Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-091
15. 23-0543 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with Wixted, Inc.,
of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00 for strategic
communication support for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2023 funding of
$49,167.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-092
16. 23-0704 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with the Nueces River
Authority of Uvalde, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $61,125.23 to provide
water conservation education to approximately 4,021 students in local school
districts, with FY 2023 funding of $6,261.16 from the Water Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members and Chief Operating Officer for Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that this water conservation
program is funded through the water fund; and this program is part of the water
conservation plan.
Council Member Klein made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
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Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033078
17. 23-0950 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year
options, with Arnold Oil Company, of Corpus Christi, for an amount not to exceed
$125,000.00 and a potential amount up to $375,000.00 if options are exercised,
for bulk oil to be utilized by Asset Management, with FY 2023 funding of
$31,250.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Council Members, Director of Asset Management Charles Mendoza, and Assistant
Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley discussed the following topics: a
request that in the future, staff send out bids that can be equally shared with more than
one vendor to save taxpayer dollars.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-093
18. 23-0962 Motion authorizing the purchase of epoxy coated pipe from Hajoca Corp, dba
Moore Supply, of Ardmore, PA, with an office in Corpus Christi, for $239,339.10
to be utilized by Gas Operations, with FY 2023 funding from the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-094
19. 23-0967 Motion authorizing the purchase of gas meters from Wilnat Inc., dba, Koons Gas
Measurement, of Tulsa, for $517,500.00 to be utilized by Gas Operations, with
FY 2023 funding from the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-095
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20. 23-0973 Motion authorizing the purchase of one -inch insulated meter gas valves from AY
McDonald Mfg. Co., of Dubuque, Iowa, for $121,600.00 to be utilized by Gas
Operations, with FY 2023 funding from the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-096
General Consent Items
21. 23-0945 Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS) for remote access to State vital records for a
four-year period ending August 31, 2027.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033079
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
22. 23-0892 Ordinance ratifying acceptance of Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) for
$3,186,443.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS);
and appropriating $3,186,443.00 to make strategic investments to support
hiring, retaining, and training the public health workforce, and to strengthen
public health infrastructure and systems related to the workforce and
foundational capabilities for the period of March 22, 2023, through November
30, 2027
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
23. 23-1036 Ordinance authorizing a Water Distribution Main Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $36,731.71 with Devonshire Custom Homes,
Inc. to construct off-site water distribution main improvements for a planned
residential development, Westwood Heights Unit 4, located on Sunny Dr, south
of Leopard Street, and appropriating $36,731.71 from the Water Distribution
Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer per the agreement (District 1).
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
24. 23-0833 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 20 -foot wide portion of a 50 -foot wide by
537 feet long utility easement out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 2, Queens
Landing Subdivision, located off of Compton Rd near Bentley Ct.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director of Development Services Al
Raymond discussed the following topics: in response to a Council Member's concern
that no regulations will be implemented on this property, staff stated that owners can add
a 200 square foot structure without a permit.
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Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
25. 23-1049 One -reading ordinance abandoning, vacating, and closing a 0.26 acre (11,158
square feet) tract of public right-of-way located approximately 100 feet north of
the intersection of Corona Drive and Flynn Parkway per the request of an
adjoining property owner and payment of an amount equal to the appraised
value of $8,500.00.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033080
26. 23-1052 One reading ordinance authorizing the sale and conveyance of an approximately
the .182 -acre parcel of surplus land located at or near the intersection of Corona
Drive and Flynn Parkway, as further described by provided metes and bounds
and incorporated to Rajesh Panchal (owner of adjacent property) for the amount
of $6,000.00.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033081
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (ITEM 27)
27. 23-1031 88th Legislative Session Update by Snapper Carr with Focused Advocacy
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Managing Partner and General Counsel Snapper Carr with Focused Advocacy
presented information on the following topics: contract lobby team; Corpus Christi
legislative delegation; special session(s); 88th regular session by the numbers; key bills
that did not pass; HB 2127 preemption bill; land use bills; city finance bills; and bills
vetoed by Governor Abbott.
Council Members and Mr. Carr discussed the following topics: HB 1750 protects
agricultural producers from city zoning and regulations that prohibit or restrict farming or
ranching when there is no real threat to public safety.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:21 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 28 - 30)
28. 23-0999 Ordinance annexing approximately 10.817 acres of land into the territorial limits
of the City of Corpus Christi and rezoning the annexed property at or near 2738
London Pirate Road (County Road 33) from the interim "FR" Farm Rural District
to the "RS -6 Single -Family 6 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
29. 22-2110 Zoning Case No. 1122-01 Mustang Island Estates, LP, (District 4). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 149 Mustang Island Estates Drive from the
"RM -AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District to the "CN -1" Neighborhood
Commercial District. Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommended approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: zoning and land use; public notification; staff analysis and recommendation; and
planning commission and staff recommend approval.
A Council Member expressed his contentment for this development.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Klein. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
30. 23-0730 Zoning Case No. 0423-01, Corpus Christi Party Hotel, LLC (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning propertyat or near 910 Corn Products Road from the
"CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: zoning and land use; public notification; staff analysis and recommendation;
planning commission and staff recommend approval; and special permit conditions.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director Raymond discussed the
following topics: a Council Member voiced his satisfaction for this development; this
property will not be considered Section 8 housing; and a Council Member's concern that
Corn Products Road is in poor condition and needs repair once project is complete.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 - 44)
31. 23-1001 Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by Resolution
032810 and providing financial policy direction on preparation of the FY 2024
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operating and capital budgets
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan presented information on the
following topics: changes to the financial policies; section 8 -funding level from general
fund; and section 22 -state hotel occupancy tax and hotel.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director Houlihan discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern with using certificates of obligation to
supplement expenditures on projects; and a Council Member's desire to keep funding
that has been identified for maintenance of gulf beaches.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Suckley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033082
32. 23-0781 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment #1 to the professional services
agreement with Talson Solutions, LLC, for $752,800.00, for a revised total not to
exceed $781,000.00, to extend the term, incorporate minor edits, and include
four co -sourced construction audits with one alternate, with FY 2023 funding of
$257,600.00 from the Wastewater, TIRZ #2, Streets Bond 2018, and Public
Safety Bond 2020 Capital Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
City Auditor George Holland introduced Talson Solutions, who are experts in providing
construction auditing and professional services.
Talson Solutions President Robert Bright and Director of Audit Services Kenneth
Brzozowski presented information on the following topics: agenda; who we are; our
experience; engagement scope; risk assessment; methodology; and audit plan.
Council Members, City Auditor Holland, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement
Josh Chronley, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Brzozowski discussed the following topics: the City's
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internal audit committee will suggest what will be audited by Talson; Talson was selected
for being a construction audit firm, along with their experience with the City; the risk
assessment has cost benefits associated; and the focal point of the audit will be contract
compliance.
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 Council
Member Pusley. 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: M2023-097
33. 23-1050 Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself for the
prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to any capital expenditures from the
proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations to be
issued by the City in an aggregate amount not to exceed $11,500,000 for
authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33.
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
Barrera. 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: 033083
34. 23-1017 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to J. Carroll Weaver,
Inc. of Sinton, Texas, in an amount of $13,925,017.67 for reconstruction of North
Lexington Boulevard from Hopkins Road to Leopard Street with new asphalt
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pavement, drainage and utilities improvements, located in Council District 1,
amending the FY 2023 Capital Budget with FY 2023 funding available from the
Street Bond 2018, storm water, water, gas, wastewater capital funds and
funding from certificates of obligation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 34.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds discussed the following topics: if this project is redesigned for concrete, it
would extend project by a few months; the risk of getting this project redesigned could
increase the cost due to inflation; and staff will present to Council the policy and the list of
projects that are under design.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Lamont Taylor stated that Council should abide by their policy.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Suckley and Council Member Roy
Nay: 3 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Enactment No: 033084
35. 23-1018 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to JE Construction
Services LLC., Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount of $29,385,295.00 for
reconstruction of Everhart Road from South Padre Island Drive to South
Alameda Street with new concrete pavement and Utilities improvements
abandoning one Bond 2018 project and one Bond 2020 project and repurposing
the funds for use on Everhart Road and amending the FY 2023 Capital Budget;
located in Council District 2 with FY 2023 funding available from the Street Bond
2018, Street Bond 2020, Storm Water, Water, Gas, Wastewater capital funds
and certificates of obligation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 35.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the concrete pavement
alternative came in with a lower bid than asphalt. Staff recommends combining these
three bond projects into one contract.
A Council Member and Director Edmonds discussed the following topic: if this project is
approved, a change order can be done if desired by Council.
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Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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: 033085
36. 23-1030 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction
of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount of $8,113,565.00, for reconstruction of
McArdle Road from Kostoryz Road to Carroll Lane with new concrete pavement,
sidewalks, and utility improvements, amending the FY 2023 Capital Budget;
located in Council Districts 2 and 3, with FY 2023 funding available from the
Street Bond 2018, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water, Gas Capital Funds and
Certificates of Obligation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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: 033086
37. 23-0887 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction
of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount of $15,407,700.21, for reconstruction of
Alameda Street from Chamberlain Avenue to Louisiana Street and Alameda
Street from Texan Trail to Chamberlain Street with new concrete paving, curb
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and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings,
and utility improvements, amending the FY 2023 Capital Budget; located in
Council Districts 2 with FY 2023 funding available from the Street Bond 2018,
Storm Water, Wastewater, Water and Gas funds and Certificates of Obligation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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: 033087
38. 23-0798 Resolution awarding a construction contract to Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi for the
construction of Rodd Field Road from Yorktown Boulevard to Adler Drive with
new asphalt pavement, multi -use shared path, roadside ditches, ADA compliant
curb ramps, traffic signal improvements, signage, pavement markings, street
lighting and utility improvements in an amount of $5,199,500.00, located in
Council District 5 with FY 2023 funding available from the Bond 2020
Proposition A, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water Capital Funds and Gas.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that this project was bid with
asphalt pavement and it complies with the street policy.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young,
and Director Edmonds discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that
this will be a temporary road with no curb and gutter, but that storm water will be installed;
this project was designed and bid asphalt only; TxDOT recommends hot mix only; once
construction on Rodd Field Road is complete, the sooner roadwork can begin on
Yorktown Boulevard with design to be completed in August or September; and a change
order can be done if desired by Council.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez 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: 033088
39. 23-1019 Motion awarding eight Master Services Agreements for various Professional
Architectural Services in an aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $ 7,300,000.00,
projects located Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available from the Capital
Program, Bond Program Funds and operating budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 39.
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
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: M2023-098
40. 23-1042 Resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of 12 professional services
contracts for Architectural Services in an amount not -to -exceed $6,765,000.00
with the architectural consultants who submitted Statements of Qualifications for
the Bond 2022 and FY 2023 Parks and Facilities projects located Citywide, with
funding available from the Bond 2022 and FY 2023 Capital Improvement
Program Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 40.
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 Pusley 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 Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033089
41. 23-1014 Motion authorizing Amendment No. 5 to a professional services contract with
Halff Associates Inc, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount of $1,200,000, for a
total contract value not to exceed $1,550,817.00 to finalize park design plans for
areas surrounding the new Harbor Bridge including the former Washington
Elementary School site, TC Ayers Park, Ben Garza Park, and Dr. HJ Williams
Memorial Park (Hillcrest Park), located in Council District 1 with FY 2023 funding
available from Bond 2014 Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 41.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant City Manager Neiman
Young discussed the following topics: this is a good news story for the Hillcrest and
Washington Coles community in that this project will revitalize the area; a splash pad is
included in these improvements; staff will address the recreation center; and to ensure
that the City is complying with the area development plan.
Lamont Taylor, a founding member of the Hillcrest Residents Association, stated that the
residents in the Hillcrest neighborhood have discussed their desires with City staff.
Young stated he is meeting with the Association this week to review plans.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Mayor Guajardo 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: M2023-099
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42. 23-0261 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with RVK Architecture, San
Antonio, Texas, for the design of a new Corpus Christi Water Utilities Building
Warehouse located in Council District 3, in an amount not to exceed
$609,187.00, with FY 2023 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 42.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: this warehouse is approximately 40,000 square feet; and the cost would
be about $250 to $300 per square foot.
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
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: M2023-100
43. 23-0775 Motion authorizing execution of a six-month service agreement with LA Stone,
L.L.C. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for $266,000.00 to provide a Master Plan for
the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina, with FY 2023 funding of $266,000 from the
Parks CIP and Seawall CIP Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 43.
A Council Member requested that this master plan is designed with reasonable financial
expectations.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Mayor Guajardo moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Hunter.
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: M2023-101
44. 23-0921 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to Callan Marine Ltd. of
Galveston, Texas, in an amount of $19,385,864.00 to demolish and replace
piers A,B,C,D,L at the Corpus Christi Marina and to dredge the Marina basin in
the vicinity of the docks and to construct new concrete floating docks A, B, C, D,
L at the Marina which is located in Council District 1 with funding available from
Marina Capital and Seawall Capital Improvement Fund; appropriating
$2,400,000.00 from the Seawall unreserved fund balance to the Seawall Capital
Improvement Fund; and amending the FY 2023 Operating & Capital
Improvement Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 44.
Council Members and Marina Manager Jonathan Atwood discussed the following topics:
docks A, B, C and D are wood structure floating docks; all docks will be upgraded to
floating docks with concrete structure; and floating docks are more durable than fixed
docks with an expected lifespan of 40-50 years.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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: 033090
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 45)
45. 23-1043 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 personnel matters and the City
Manager and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to
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deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or
discipline of a public officer or employee (including, but not limited to, the City
Manager).
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 5:51 p.m.
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