HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/18/2023I 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 July 18, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on July 25, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of July 2023.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, July 18, 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 11:40 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Reverend Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Chloe Delgado, Ninth Grader at London High School.
Chloe Delgado, Ninth Grader at London High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez, Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
1. 23-1172 Staff Announcement:
Manuel Hernandez, Assistant Director of Public Works
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the new Assistant Director of Public Works,
Manuel Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez has over 20 years of civil construction experience.
Most of his experience has been in Corpus Christi and he is a certified construction
manager.
2. 23-1173 Bond Ratings and Recent Bond Sales Update by Victor Quiroga with
Specialized Public Finance, Inc.
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Victor Quiroga with Specialized Public Finance Inc. presented information on the
following topics: overview of the plan of finance; city bond ratings affirmed; rating agency
reflections on the city; general obligation debt -bid results; utility system bonds -pricing
results; and summary.
Council Members and Mr. Quiroga discussed the following topics: Council Members
commended Mr. Quiroga and staff for the City's high bond rating.
3. 23-1183 Update on City -owned Cemeteries presented by Heather Hurlbert, Assistant
City Manager
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
city owned cemeteries -Old Bayview and New Bayview; history -Old Bay View;
history -New Bay View; ordinance; and city maintenance schedule.
Council Members and Assistant City Manager Hurlbert discussed the following topics:
the desire to eliminate vandalism to the headstones; and the importance of adding
fencing around the cemeteries, along with additional lighting.
4. 23-1120 2023 Hurricane Season Preparedness (June 1 - November 30) presented by
Billy Delgado, Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado presented information on the
following topics: it only takes one; city operation center; all hazards plan; department
operation centers; communicate with local, regional and state agencies; community
outreach; agencies involved in past disasters; communication via telephone, email,
webex and reverse alert; city emergency teams; planning and exercises; phased
evacuation; assisted evacuation; evacuation Hub; phased hurricane reentry; team
approach for disaster; and emergency information.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Mr. Delgado discussed the following topics:
the city and the county work together with respect to evacuation centers; the City has one
Emergency Operation Center, along with five department operation centers; staff is in the
process of determining how many facilities have a generator; staff is in communication
with nursing homes with regard to emergency protocols; sandbags are available upon
request; and a request to obtain emergency plans from the hospitals.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Stephen Klepper, 317 Sunset Ave., spoke about transparent and fair utility rates.
Sam Smith, 14313 Dorsal St., spoke about having public launches available for
kiteboarding.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Adalberto Carrillo, 4055 Killarmet Dr., LeeAnne
Wheatley, 2314 Greer Dr., Daniel Resley, 2313 Louisville Dr., Chuck Burnett, 4429
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Sutton Lane, and Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., spoke in opposition to an
environmental and sustainability department.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., spoke about the negligence of water usage and
voiced her concern that public comment is prohibited during the water rate structure
workshop.
Melissa Zamora, 454 Louisiana Ave., spoke about water conservation for high volume
water users and in support of an environmental and sustainability department.
Jonathan Martinez, 5745 Skylark and Rukmini Surnedi, 7829 Lovain Dr., spoke about
banning smoking in all parks.
Silvia Jimenez de la Garza, 3009 Charles Dr., spoke about the lack of infrastructure in
Annaville.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke about ethics reports being improperly filled out.
John Bradshaw, 2921 Airline Rd., spoke about the necessity of keeping City Marshals.
Patricia Reinhardt, 317 Clifford St., spoke about trash throughout the city and in support
of an environmental and sustainability department.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke in support of the new skate park at West
Guth Park and is an advocate for all skate parks.
Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., Kimberly Cook, 4718 Mars Hill Dr., and Pamela Woods,
926 Rosedale Dr., spoke in support of an environmental and sustainability department.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5. 23-1122 Airport Zoning Commission / Planning Commission (3 vacancies)
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (1 vacancy)
Ethics Commission (1 vacancy)
Sister City Committee (1 vacancy)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Airport Zoning Commission and Planning Commission:
Reappointed: Cynthia S. Garza, Justin Hedrick, and Brian S. Mandel
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority:
Appointed: Arthur Granado
Ethics Commission:
Appointed: Sulakshana Modak
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Sister City Committee:
Appointed: Mourad Hasbaoui
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 25)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Item 19 for
individual consideration.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Item 19, seconded by Council Member Roy. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
6. 23-1121 Approval of the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033091
8. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033092
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9. 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033093
10. 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033094
11. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033095
12. 23-0730 Zoning Case No. 0423-01, Corpus Christi Party Hotel, LLC (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning property at 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033096
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
13. 23-0937 Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year service agreement with CAP
Fleet Upfitters, LLC., of Houston, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, to
outfit seven replacement Chevy Tahoe police vehicles with emergency
equipment in an amount not to exceed $144,851.00, with FY 2023 funding in the
amount of $144,851.00 from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-102
14. 23-0993 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 29 vehicles and equipment by various
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departments, of which 15 units will be outright purchases and 14 units will be
lease -purchases through JP Morgan, for $3,093,334.33, with such items to be
acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated with FY
2023 funding of $1,357,171.78 and the remaining balance of $1,736,162.55 for
the lease purchase items to be funded through the annual budget process.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033097
15. 23-0422 Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with Excel Pump
& Machine, Inc. of Robstown, for an amount not to exceed $873,300.00 for pump
repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plants, with FY 2023 funding of
$145,550.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-103
General Consent Items
16. 23-1028 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement with
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, in an amount
not to exceed $2,144,404.20, and a revised value of $10,722,021.03 for
unleaded gasoline, ultra-low sulfur diesel (TX LED) fuel and red dye diesel
delivery service for Asset Management, with FY 2023 funding in the amount of
$1,245,222.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-104
17. 23-1116 Resolution authorizing a grant application for the FY 2024 Beach Cleaning and
Maintenance Assistance Program from the Texas General Land Office for
$70,000 to provide beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and
Mustang Island.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033098
18. 23-1118 Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and
Investment Strategies for fiscal year 2023-2024.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033099
19. 23-1174 Motion accepting the report of the City of Corpus Christi's Municipal Court
Operations Review and City staffs responses.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
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Council Members, Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez, City Manager Peter
Zanoni, and Director of Municipal Court Gilbert Hernandez discussed the following
topics: the business model is outdated, so staff is recommending the removal of all six
City Marshals; the Marshals are licensed peace officers; the Municipal Court Clerk staff
reports to the City Manager and the court judges report to the city council; ensure that the
City Marshals have an opportunity to remain with the City; and a request that staff
address detention center facility concerns.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Amanda Guerra, 2610 Windhollow Dr., stated that Judge Bull's report had misconstrued
the role of City Marshals and that no City Marshals talked to the Judge during his visit.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Motion 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Enactment No: M2023-105
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
20. 23-0918 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of $8,843.58 from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for HazMat equipment and training for the City of Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee; and
appropriating $8,843.58 into the LEPC Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
21. 23-0919 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of $4,608.23 from Howard Energy Partners
for Hazmat supplies and equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and
appropriating $4,608.23 into the Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
22. 23-0920 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 from Flint Hills
Resources 2023 Helping Heroes Program for training for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department's Technical Rescue Program; and appropriating $10,000 to Fire
Department Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
23. 23-0767 One -reading ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 to a design/build
contract with Ranger Fire, Inc. from Saginaw, Texas, for a change in design from
a foam pre -action system to a water-based sprinkler system for CCIA Fire
Suppression Hangar 3 & 4 project in an amount of $160,509.00, for a total
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contract value not to exceed $1,104,509.30, located in Council District 3;
appropriating $160,509.00 from Airport Insurance Proceeds to the Airport funds
and amending the FY 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033100
24. 23-1062 Ordinance authorizing a five-year lease agreement with Berry Contracting, LP
for an airport hangar, aviation office space, apron area and vehicular parking
area at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
25. 23-1191 Ordinance amending the description of Project #23052 Sherrill Park Military
Monument, as shown in the FY 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, by clarifying
that the design of a helicopter pad is included.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. SPECIAL SESSION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Special Session Legislative Update.
Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Wendy Herman presented information
on the following topic: The Call.
A Council Member and Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Herman
discussed the following topic: the $100,000 tax bill for homestead exemption applies to
school district taxes only.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:34 p.m. Executive Session
Item 30 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
3:30 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. 23-1059 Zoning Case No. 0523-02, Diego Vasquez (District 1). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 1113 Comanche Street from the "Cl" Intensive Commercial
District to the "IL" Light Industrial District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommended denial
in lieu thereof, approval of the "CI/SP" Intensive Commercial District with a
Special Permit.). (3/4 favorable vote required to overrule Planning Commission).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
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topics: zoning and land use; public notification; analysis and recommendation; planning
commission and staff recommend approval of the CI/SP; and special permit conditions.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: the 7 -foot
screening fence allows the applicant to secure his property; and a Council Member's
concern that surrounding areas should follow the same requirements.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Applicant Diego Vasquez, 2913 Persimmon St., stated that he is expanding his business
and would like to stay at this location. He has cleaned up the lot in question and is in
agreement with the special requirements.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. 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
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 27 - 29)
27. 23-1073 Resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of four, five-year service
agreements for the third -party administration of Medical, Dental, and COBRA
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas in an estimated total annual amount up to
$1,750,140; Pharmacy Benefit Management with Caremark PCS Health, LLC.
in an estimated amount up to $11,121 annually; Life & Accidental Death and
Dismemberment with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas in an estimated amount
up to $97,464 annually; and, Long -Term Disability with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas in an estimated amount up to $106,451 annually, for a total estimated
amount up to $1,965,176 annually for the City's self-funded employee health
benefits, with an estimated five-year total value in an amount up to $9,825,880.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Council Members and Director of Human Resources Eyvon McHaney discussed the
following topics: a Council Member expressed his concern that staff has not explored
more insurance options.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033101
28. 23-1167 Resolution amending Council Policy No. 8 of the Code of Ordinances to add
requirements for naming transportation -related facilities within City limits.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Director of Public Works Ernest De La Garza presented information on the following
topics: proposed amendment; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members and Assistant Director of Public Works Renee Couture discussed the
following topics: this policy would allow the City to work with TxDOT on renaming state
owned facilities.
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
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: 033102
29. 23-1147 Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by Resolution
033082 on June 27, 2023 to add a section to address the timing for funding of
design work for future capital improvement bond projects
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan presented information on the
following topics: changes to the financial policies -section 19 Capital Improvement Future
Bond Design Funding.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed
the following topics: the best use of the verbiage is "can be"; and a Council Member's
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concern that when bonds get approved they are not completed in a timely manner.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. 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: 033103
N. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 30)
30. 23-1218 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 Interstate 37, State Highway 286,
U.S. Highway 181, existing and proposed sewer, water, street, bridge, park, and
other public infrastructure in or near said highways, the Four Party Agreement
between TxDOT, the Port of Corpus Christi and the Voluntary Resolution
Agreement between TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration related to
the construction of the Harbor Bridge and related infrastructure, and
environmental impact statements and records of decision related to the
aforementioned transportation project(s).
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:17 p.m.
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