HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/25/2023I 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 25, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on August 8, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of August 2023.
(SEAL)
Rebe ca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace
Community Church.
Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Christian Sabsook, Twelfth Grader at Veterans Memorial High School .
Christian Sabsook, Twelfth Grader at Veterans Memorial 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
Hemandez,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. UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS/CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
a. Presentation of the City of Corpus Christi's FY 2024 Proposed Annual Operating
Budget and Capital Improvements Program Budget
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the FY 2024 proposed annual
operating and capital budget as follows: FY 2024 proposed budget summary; board and
committee priorities; FY 2024 proposed budget community input sessions; FY 2024
proposed budget city council workshops; budget development process; City of Corpus
Christi economic outlook; FY 2024 total city budget $1.5 billion; FY 2024 proposed
budget general fund (with transfers); FY 2024 general fund budget: $343 million; general
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fund revenue over FY 2023 adopted budget; property taxable value and rate; city property
tax rate; recently passed property tax legislation; sample tax bill for CCISD; proposed city
property tax exemption adjustments; sample tax bill for City of Corpus Christi; general
fund reserves and financial rating; police; police officer positions; fire; streets; street
maintenance and reconstruction; $380 million in three years; street maintenance fee;
light -up CC initiative; animal care services; parks and recreation; Harbor Bridge
Northside Parks; Parks development fund; library; health department; municipal court;
city-wide sustainability initiatives ($4.84M); tourism; water and wastewater; rate study
and model development; water; water revenue year over year comparison by customer
classification; wastewater; storm water program; storm water fee; solid waste; sample
utility bill for residential customer; city rates for service; FY 2024 capital budget $702.9
million; employee compensation in FY 2024; city retirees; employee health benefits paid
by city in FY 2024; employee health benefits paid by employees in FY 2024; FY 2024
budgeted positions; and next steps.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: TxDOT does
not have resources to maintain landscape on SPID; a Council Member believes that a
sustainability department would pay for itself with grants; the City recommends keeping
the financial reserve at $77.9 million; and a Council Member's concem about the water
and wastewater rate increase in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
b. City Manager Comments:
1. 23-1209 Introduction of CCRTA new CEO Derrick Majchszak
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced the new Corpus Christi Regional Transportation
Authority's (CCRTA) Chief Executive Officer Derrick Majchszak. His first day as CEO
was July 1. Mr. Majchszak joined the CCRTA in 2017 as Director of Transportation.
2. 23-1210 TxDOT Quarterly Update to include the Harbor Bridge
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
TxDOT Area Engineer Ernest Longoria presented information on the following topics:
the 1-37 Nueces River Bridge reconstruction project is progressing; night time lane
closures continue as the bridge is getting built; the completion date is scheduled for
2027; the bridge maintenance work on JFK Causeway is underway; no further daytime
lane closures during the summer are expected; the bridge deck will be resurfaced and
will require lane closures; the SPID ramp reversal project eastbound lanes from Ayers to
Airline is completed; the westbound lanes are being repaved at night; and repaving on
the access road of the westbound side will begin starting at the end of the year.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Mr. Longoria discussed the following
topics: a Council Member requested that TxDOT provide a schedule to the community; a
desire for TxDOT to improve communication with the Council and the community; AEP is
responsible for their own traffic control on Park Road 22; the ramp reversal project from
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Staples to Nile will be out for bid in May 2024; and TxDOT is in the process of hiring a
consultant for the environmental study for the future Regional Parkway.
TxDOT Corpus Christi District Director of Construction and Harbor Bridge Project
Manager Joseph Briones presented information on the following topics: this district
covers 10 counties; footing modifications have taken place on the Harbor Bridge;
permanent cable stays will be installed on the north side of the bridge and temporary
cable stays on the south side; the towers will grow to 538 feet; three spans remain of the
North Beach area approach; the south approach is complete; the southern interchange is
about 85 percent complete; Leopard Street Bridge will open this fall; and the estimated
completion date of the Harbor Bridge is Spring 2025.
Council Members and Mr. Briones discussed the following topics: Flat Iron Dragados will
provide an update on the amount of potholes repaired at North Beach; completion of the
bridge is phase 1 and demolition is phase 2, which will take about a year to complete;
and the chunks of concrete falling off the bridge is not a structural issue and will be easily
repaired.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Stephen Klepper, 317 Sunset Ave., spoke about the City's water and wastewater rates
versus San Antonio's rates.
Michael de la Garza, 5034 Merganser Dr.; Dara Rittgers, 5918 S. Oso Parkway;
Amanda Guerra, 2610 Windhollow Dr.; Pat Craig, 5925 Tapestry Dr.; and John
Bradshaw, 2921 Airline Rd, spoke in opposition to eliminating the six City Marshal
positions:
Francisco Dao, 804 Elizabeth St., spoke about the shortage of doctors in the coastal
bend and the lack of kiteboarding launches.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., stated his concern about how certificates of
obligation are utilized and opposition to an environmental and sustainability department.
Mary McLaughlin, 233 Indiana Ave., expressed concern with the noise from the Airbnb
next door to her.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., expressed concern about water and wastewater
rates and high tax rates.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke about ethics reports being improperly filled out.
Silvia Jimenez de la Garza, 3009 Charles Dr., spoke about the lack of infrastructure in
Annaville.
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Alex Flucke, 729 Sam St., Conor Rice, 714 Robert Dr., Maggie Peacock, 1773 Ennis
Joslin Rd., Armon Alex, 1610 La Joya St., Ellie and Libbie Peacock, 8201 Llano Ave.,
and Chloe Rodriguez, 7410 Lake Conroe Court, spoke in support of an environmental
and sustainability department.
Colby Wiltse, 7929 Vishal Dr., Orlando Sims, 5757 Wooldridge Rd., and Victoria
Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., spoke in opposition to an environmental and sustainability
department.
Eduardo Canales, 7021 Bevington Dr., spoke about a transparent process for the
selection of a new CEO for the Port of Corpus Christi.
Pastor C.E. Richardson, 6301 Old Brownsville Rd., spoke in support of a pavilion at the
Dr. H.C. Dilworth Park.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke in support of X Games for Corpus Christi.
Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., stated that she serves on the Crime Control and
Prevention District and voted no on the budget because she feels that the money is not
being utilized for crime control or prevention.
Errol Summerlin, 1017 Diomede Dr., Portland, TX, spoke in support of the Mayor in the
selection process of hiring a new CEO for the Port of Corpus Christi.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry Dr., spoke about adding protected bike paths to the
budget.
The following citizens submitted written public comments, which are attached to the
minutes: Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.; Brittni Young, 6018 Williston Dr.; and Victoria
Rogers, 15837 Grenadine Dr.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 3 - 5)
3. 23-1146 Resolution to consider a proposed ad valorem tax rate of no more than
$0.620261 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and taking a record
vote; setting the date for the City's proposed FY 2024 budget and proposed FY
2024 ad valorem tax rate public hearings and first reading ordinances on August
29, 2023, with adoption of the FY 2024 budget and FY 2024 ad valorem tax rate
on September 5, 2023.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
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Interim Director of Finance and Procurement Alma Casas stated that this item sets the
ad valorem tax rate of no more than $0.620261, takes a record vote, sets the date for the
public hearing, and the final adoption date will be September 5, 2023.
A Council Member and Interim Director Casas discussed the following topic: this rate
will be no higher than $0.620261 and can still be reduced if desired by council after
budget workshops.
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
Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hemandez, 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: 033104
4. 23-1141 Public Hearing and Resolution approving the Corpus Christi Crime Control and
Prevention District Budget for FY 2024 with revenues in a total amount of
$9,063,896.00 and expenditures in a total amount of $11,262,350.00 to fund 78
authorized Police sworn personnel, nine replacement vehicles, and equipment to
support both.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that this item is to approve
the Crime Control and Prevention District budget of $9,063,896 and expenditures in the
amount of $11,262,350.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Mariah Boone, 710 Ponder St., stated that she serves on the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board and did not support the budget. She feels that the juvenile
assessment center needs to be re -implemented for crime prevention.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Police Chief Mike Markle, and Director
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Houlihan discussed the following topics: the City has police officers dedicated to those
with mental health issues of all ages; a Council Member shared her personal experience
about the benefits of having a juvenile justice center; the importance of having a crime
prevention program; whether the crime control prevention program has prevented crime
in the past years; and current youth crime prevention programs.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley and Council Member Roy
Nay: 2 - Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033105
5. 23-1203 Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi (City) Fiscal Year 2024-2028 and
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year
2023-2027 Five Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan); adopting the City Fiscal
Year 2024 and HUD Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of
$3,507,977, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of
$235,549, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in
the amount of $1,661,130 for a total of $5,404,656 annual HUD funding;
amending the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP); authorizing the execution of all
necessary documents to submit the ConPlan, AAP and CPP; authorizing a staff
complement of 13 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the
approved AAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements,
amendments and other documents necessary to implement the FY 2024-2028
PY 2023-2027 ConPlan and FY 2024 PY 2023 AAP.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Director of Planning and Community Development Daniel McGinn presented information
on the following topics: five year consolidated plan; timeline; stakeholder consultations;
five year priority needs; annual action plan; examples of previous projects; FY 2024
CDBG; FY 2024 ESG; and FY 2024 HOME.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director of Planning and
Community Development Jennifer Buxton discussed the following topics: U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gave the City a line of credit
which is being used for program income and reprogrammed funds; the only two
organizations that applied for this grant were The Salvation Army and Hope House;
affordable housing is related to helping with crime prevention; Golden Oaks Park in Flour
Bluff did not qualify for improvements because it is not considered a low to moderate
income area; Thanksgiving Homes does not want to utilize HUD funds; staff is working on
revisions to the infill housing program that can benefit Thanksgiving Homes; the
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding helps pay for code enforcement
officers; the five year plan would not prohibit the City from creating a low barrier shelter;
The Salvation Army and Hope House are permitted to request reimbursement from the
City on emergency shelter operations and homeless prevention, however are required to
provide documentation to the City of how the money was spent; and phase 2 of The
Salvation Army is to provide a shelter.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Lisa Gerdes, 3636 Monterrey St., spoke in support of funding for Rising Tide Ministries.
The organization has served over 1,400 people. This ministry provides career testing, job
search, resume building, etc. The Safe at Home Program is to address safety issues for
the elderly.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. No items were pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Council
Member Campos. The motion carried by 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
6. 23-1211 Approval of the April 6, 2023 Retreat and July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting
Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
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Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033106
8. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 0331_07
9. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033108
10. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033109
11. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033110
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
12. 23-0854 Resolution authorizing a two-year supply agreement with EGSW, LLC, of San
Antonio in an amount not to exceed $541,300.00, for the purchase of
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Micro -Solve, a preventative grease and odor solution utilized at Wastewater
Treatment Plants and Lift Stations, with FY 2023 funding in the amount of
$90,217.00 from the FY 2023 Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033111
13. 23-0961 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with R & R Petro
Services, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $59,818.11 for the
purchase and installation of a 500 -gallon above ground fuel tank for the Public
Works Department, with FY 2023 funding of $14,954.00 from the Storm Water
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-106
14. 23-1182 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with Roche Diagnostics
Corporation, of Indianapolis, Indiana, for $57,286.40, for the purchase of a
Magna Pure 24 Instrument (lab testing equipment) to be utilized by the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, with FY 2023 funding from the
COVID IDCU grant fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033112
General Consent Items
15. 23-1119 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Consolidated Emergency Dispatch
Center Interlocal Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County,
and City of Bishop to include in the agreement the City of Driscoll as a
MetroCom participant.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033113
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
16. 23-1126 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance under the FY 2022 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
in the amount of $3,257.57 for partial reimbursement of the purchase of 20
additional pieces of body armor; and appropriating $3,257.57 in the Police
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
17. 23-0926 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of the Texas
Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant for $204,856.00 from the Texas
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Department of State Health Services (DSHS); and appropriating $204,856.00 of
grant funds to conduct surveillance and epidemiology activities for the period of
September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025; and authorizing one grant
position.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
18. 23-1040 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of the Regional Local
Services System/Local Public Health System Grant for $328,736.00 from the
Department of State Health Services (DSHS); and appropriating $328,736.00 of
grant funds, $330,000.00 of grant program income and $70,000 of Medicaid
income in the Health Grant Fund to provide local public health services to
improve or strengthen local public health for the period of September 1, 2023
through August 31, 2025; and authorizing four grant positions.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
19. 23-1077 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of
Immunization/Locals (IMM/LOCALS) Grant for $241,637.00 from the
Department of State Health Services (DSHS); and appropriating $241,637.00 in
the Health Grant Fund to implement and operate an immunization program for
children, adolescents, and adults for the period September 1, 2023, through
August 31, 2024; and appropriating related program income in the estimated
amount of $20,000.00 in the Health Grants Fund; and authorizing four grant
positions.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
20. 23-1129 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk System Construction
Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") up to $1,382,148.68 with Grangefield
Development, LLC ("Developer") to construct a required wastewater trunk line
extension for the proposed residential development of Oso Ranch Unit 1 located
in Flour Bluff and requiring construction completion within 24 months; transferring
$434,396.35 collectively from the Water Trust Funds and Wastewater Collection
Line Trust Fund to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund; appropriating
$808,539.84 from the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund; transferring of
future revenue of $573,608.84 collectively from Water and Wastewater lot and
acreage fees and pro rate fees to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund;
authorizing appropriation of $573,608.84 from the Wastewater Trunk System
Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer per the agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:34 p.m. Executive Session
Items 28 and 29 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 3:42 p.m.
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K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. 23-1130 Zoning Case No. 0623-03 Victor Valdez, (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 5922 Kostoryz Road from the "RM -2" Multi -Family 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 of the change of zoning from the "RM -2" Multi -Family District to the
"CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
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 and Director Raymond discussed the following topic: the CN -1
zoning allows for a multi -family retail or a small restaurant.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Campos. 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 -
Abstained: 0
Council Member Hunter
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 22 - 27)
22. 23-1215 Motion declaring the intent to include an item on the November 2023 election
ballot replacing the existing Type A sales tax with the adoption of a two -eighths
of one percent sales and use tax (maintaining the current level of sales and use
tax) for the promotion and development of new and expanded business
enterprises to be administered by the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation (Type A Corporation) under Chapter 504 of the Texas
Local Government Code, with the use of the proceeds specifically to be used for
the convention center complex, including maintenance and operation costs for
the life thereof, design, construction, maintenance and repair of commercial and
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industrial streets, and design, construction, maintenance, and operation of
regional parks within the City.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
convention center project scope; funding sources; estimated project investment; potential
revenues; convention center complex defined; Type A repurposing; next steps; and
recommendation to call election.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Hurlbert, and City Manager Zanoni discussed
the following topics: if this sales tax reallocation is not approved by voters in November
2023, it can be reconsidered in 2024; the City is working with Visit Corpus Christi and
the Chamber of Commerce to educate the public about this sales tax; a Council
Member's concem about the lack of information on this sales tax; whether this funding
would be limited for seawall maintenance or expansion; the City is recommending
funding options for the seawall, not only through sales tax; the funds in Type A will remain
in reserve; this sales tax can be used for revenue generating streets only and not
residential streets, per state law; and Type A funding is used for economic development.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments form the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-107
23. 23-1142 Motion authorizing a construction contract to FCS Construction LLC., Frisco,
Texas, in an amount of $7,193,841.34 for the construction of Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill Sector 2A Cell Development, located outside of City limits by Petronila
Creek, with funding available from FY 2023 Certificate of Obligation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 23-27.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve Items 23, 24, 26 and 27, seconded by
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Council Member Campos. These Items were 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: M2023-108
24. 23-1155 Motion awarding a construction contract to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC,
Pasadena, Texas, in an amount up to $8,100,000.00 with two renewal options to
be administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed $24,300,000.00
for Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity FY 2023 project,
located Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available from the Wastewater Capital
Fund.
See Item 23.
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: M2023-109
25. 23-1168 Motion awarding a construction contract to Clark Pipeline Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 with two renewal
options to be administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed
$15,000,000.00 for Citywide Water Line Repair/Replace-Large Diameter
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity FY2023 Part B project, located Citywide,
with FY 2023 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
Enactment No: M2023-110
26. 23-0888 Motion awarding a construction contract to Callan Marine Ltd., of Galveston,
Texas for Packery Channel Dredging and Beach Nourishment project, in an
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amount of $3,531,549.00, located in Council District 4, with funding available
from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2.
See Item 23.
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: M2023-111
27. 23-1231 Resolution rejecting the bid of DLF Two Inc. dba DLF Texas as non-responsive
and authorizing execution of a construction contract with Weaver and Jacobs
Constructors, Inc., Cuero, TX as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for
the construction of Fire Station No. 3 in an amount of $10,223,414.00 and
authorize a professional services contract amendment No. 2 to Brown Reynolds
Waterford Architects, College Station, Texas, to provide construction phase
services in an amount of $138,000 for a total restated fee not to exceed
$758,400, located in Council District 2, with FY 2023 funding available from
Certificates of Obligation, G.O. Bond 2018, G.O. Bond 2020, and American
Rescue Plan.
See Item 23.
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: 033114
M. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28 - 29)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 28 and 29. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:34 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:42
p.m.
28. 23-1224 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 matters in collective bargaining
agreement(s) with the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association, related
personnel matters involving City employees, other potential collective bargaining
matters, and potential approval in open session of a collective bargaining
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agreement with the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with
the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association for wages, benefits, and working
conditions as distributed to the City Council with changes to form as approved by the City
Attorney.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-112
29. 23-1187 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
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 passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to increase the base salary of the City Manager to $372,000 annually and
authorize the execution of an amendment to his employment agreement to effectuate
said increase, to be effective May 20, 2023.
Mayor Guajardo moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Hunter.
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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-113
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O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 5:58 p.m.
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Subject: Public Input: 07-25-2023 - Julie Rogers
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Name
Address
07-25-2023
Julie Rogers
Street Address: 710 Furman Ave
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Department of Resilience and Sustainability
Agenda Item Number Budget
Describe Feedback: Good morning, my family and I support developing
a climate action plan for Corpus Christi and a City
department to steer our Community and City
toward the future with resilience and sustainability.
The Neighborhood Services Department has
showed that restructuring and/or forming city
departments can be successful and can be started
with a small staff and big vision. Please consider our
request.
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
rogersjuliet@gmail.com
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Brittni Young
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Name
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Street Address: 6018 Williston Drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78415
Topic Open-entry/Low Barrier Shelter in City FY 2024
Budget
Agenda Item Number F
Describe Feedback:
My name is Brittni Young. Please allocate 5% of the
City's budget to create a city -run open -entry
shelter. On January 10th, the Mayor said the federal
and state money received to address homelessness
was handed over to the Salvation Army as Part of
Phase 1. However, upon making several requests
for information about the status of Phase 1 from
the Salvation Army, I was unable to obtain a status
report. The people we spoke with were unaware of
the status of Phase 1 or its existence. This further
exemplifies why the City needs to create a city -run
open -entry shelter. This allows the City to track
spending, create transparency and hold people
accountable. If the City wishes to invest in tourism,
as highlighted in the FY2024 Budget Proposal, then
they need to address homelessness. The growing
number of unhoused people at tourist destinations
will not stop even if you conduct a sweep. Please
consider the long-term impacts neglecting
homelessness will have on our economic growth.
Thank you.
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Victoria Rogers
Street Address: 15837 Grenadine Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Adding Environmental Staffing
Agenda Item Number 28
Describe Feedback: Victoria Rogers, 15837 Grenadine Dr. CC TX 78418
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
I am writing in favor of the city establishing
environmental staffing.
This would allow our city leadership to receive
advisement from scientists when making decisions
that impact our environment - OUR LIVES to get
straight to the point.
We are the Sparkling City by the Sea - Let's stay that
way AND be an example to other cities of how to do
things right.
Thank you for your leadership and your efforts to
provide a our residents a safe city that allows us to
thrive.
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