HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/22/2023I 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 August 22, 2023 which
were approved by the City Council on August 29, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of August 2023.
(S E A L)
Rebecca 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, August 22, 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 12:14 p.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor David Bendett, Rock City Church.
City Secretary, Rebecca Huerta, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Gabriella Perez, Senior at Miller High School.
Mayor's Communication Specialist, Leanne Hale, 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. 23-1352 Water Source Alternatives Update by Mike Murphy, COO of Water Utilities
Chief Operating Officer with Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy presented information
on the following topics: proposed projects at a glance; Harbor Island Seawater
Desalination; Evangeline Groundwater estimated 15-25 MGD; Barney Davis Seawater
Desalination; La Quinta Seawater Desalination estimated 20-40 MGD; and Inner Harbor
Seawater desalination 20-30 MGD.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operating Officer Murphy, and
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Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos discussed the following topics: the Port of
Corpus Christi is assisting the City financially in providing water resources, as well as
helping with the permit application process; the top three desalination sites being
considered are Evangeline, Inner Harbor and Harbor Island; the City has spent about $7
million and 10 years discussing desalination; the Evangeline Groundwater timeline for
permits and construction is approximately two to five years; and Council desires to have
an additional water source identified and agreed upon soon so more progress can be
made towards completion.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Jill Underbrink, 4813 Meadow Vale Circle, stated concern about sewage overflow
damages at her home.
Blanca Parkinson, 10801 Silverton Dr., spoke in opposition to a desalination plant.
Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., spoke about the City's outdated water conservation plan
and the large amount of water used by industries.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke in opposition to raising water rates for residential
customers and a concern about the City's response time for public information requests.
Samuel Aundra Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane, spoke in opposition to a sustainability
department and against a utility rate increase.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke in support of increasing water rates for high
volume water users.
Eli McKay, 1008 Marguerite St., spoke about increasing funding for homeless services.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke in support of the skateboarding plans at
West Guth Park.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock, Ave., expressed her desire for no tax rate or utility rate
increases.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry Dr., spoke about prioritizing pothole repairs to avoid
cyclist accidents.
Amanda Guerra, 2610 Wind Hollow Dr. and Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., spoke in
opposition of eliminating City Marshals.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
John Bishop, 302 Cape Cod Dr.
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G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 -10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Item 3 was pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item
3, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. 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
2. 23-1353 Approval of the August 1, 2023 and August 10, 2023 Budget Workshop, and
August 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
3. 23-1071 Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year supply agreement with Rehrig
Pacific Company, through the OMNIA Partners Cooperative, for $742,014.00, to
purchase refuse and recycling carts for Solid Waste Services, with FY 2024
funding from the General Fund, subject to budget approval.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
A Council Member and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics:
discussed the possibility of creating a tiered solid waste rate plan, offering and based on
various trash bin sizes, including the advantages and disadvantages, and process to
make such a change.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. 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: M2023-121
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4. 23-1072 Motion authorizing the purchase of 14 roll -off containers from Roll -Offs USA of
Durant, Oklahoma through the H -GAC Purchasing Cooperative for $138,000.00
for Solid Waste Services, with FY 2023 funding from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-122
5. 23-1254 Motion authorizing the execution of a three-year supply agreement with G. P.
Transport, Inc. of Gregory, in an amount not to exceed $292,500.00, for crushed
concrete to be used in rehabilitating landfill roadways, for Solid Waste Services,
with FY 2023 funding of $8,125.00 from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-123
6. 23-1115 Motion authorizing execution of a 15 -month service agreement with Maldonado
Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., of San Antonio, in an amount not to exceed
$78,979.79, for the purchase and installation of trees on Leopard Street median
for Public Works, with FY 2023 funding of $76,058.00 from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-124
7. 23-1199 Motion authorizing execution of two, one-year supply agreements, with two
one-year options, with Southern Tire Mart, LLC of Columbia, Mississippi, with a
location in Corpus Christi, for the purchase of trailer tires and passenger/light
truck tires in an amount not to exceed $430,990.45 and Beasley Tire Service,
Inc., of Corpus Christi, for the purchase of Targe tires in an amount not to exceed
$628,425.00, for a combined amount of $1,059,415.45 and a potential amount
of $3,178,246.35 if options are exercised, to be utilized by Asset Management,
with FY 2023 funding of $88,284.62 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-125
8. 23-1205 Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP., of
Plano, Texas, to be used by various City departments for executive -level
recruiting for hard to fill positions through the Human Resources Department, in
an amount not to exceed $323,400.00, with future funding from various funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-126
9. 23-1293 Resolution authorizing the final of two, two-year extensions to the service
agreement with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., of Austin, in an amount not to exceed
$64,000.00, to provide investment advisor services effective September 4,
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2023, with no funding required for FY 2023 and funding in future fiscal years from
the General Fund, subject to budget approval.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033133
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
10. 23-1251 Ordinance appropriating $13,000.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase in
the Beach Watch Program from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to collect
and analyze water samples, notify the public of beach water quality and to
recommend and/or issue water quality advisories when warranted. for the period
September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2025.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:57 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 11 - 13)
11. 23-1201 Zoning Case No. 0623-02, Ron & Vanessa, LLC 111 and TRR Development LLC
(District 4). Ordinance rezoning properties at or near 15821 and 15826 South
Padre Island Drive and 15822 and 15826 Palmira Ave from the CR-2/IO Resort
Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the CR-2/IO/PUD Resort
Commercial District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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
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12. 23-1269 Zoning Case No. 0523-01 WinnCo Investments, LLC (District 3). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 6302 Old Brownsville Road from the "FR" Farm
Rural District to the "R -MH" Manufactured Home District; Providing for a penalty
not to exceed $2,000 and publication (Planning Commission and Staff
Recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 12.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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
13. 23-1273 Zoning Case No. 0623-01, MPM Development, LP, Corpus Christi Independent
School District, and the City of Corpus Christi (District 5). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 8101 Yorktown Boulevard from the "FR" Farm Rural District
and the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5
District, the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District, and the "CG -2" General
Commercial District. Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommended approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
Council Members and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern that this development is in a floodplain.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. 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
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 14 - 18)
14. 23-1233 Motion awarding a construction contract to Roofing Solutions, LLC. of
Prairieville, Louisiana, for the City Hall Roof Repairs project in the amount of
$869,120.00 (an FY 2023 Capital Budget approved project), located in Council
District 1, with FY 2023 funding available from the Facility Maintenance CO fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the 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: M2023-127
15. 23-1234 Motion awarding a construction contract to National Power Rodding Corp.,
Austin, Texas, for Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) Manhole Improvements project in an amount of $2,000,000.00, located
Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
A Council Member and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: a
Council Member's request to allow the use of fund balance or debt service to pay for this
project.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Klein and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend to allow for the use of Wastewater
Capital Fund or reserve balance, seconded by Council Member Klein.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion as amended, seconded by
Council Member Klein. This Motion was passed as amended and approved with the
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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: M2023-128
16. 23-1235 Motion awarding a construction contract to Jhabores Construction Company,
Inc., 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-Small Diameter
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) FY 2023 Part B project, located
Citywide, with FY 2023 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
A Council Member's desire that more money be applied towards the annual capital
improvements budget as opposed to utilizing the reserve fund balance.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
Enactment No: M2023-129
17. 23-1262 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the FY 2023
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of
$227,389.00 for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and authorizing an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice
Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $113,694.00 to Nueces
County and $113,695.00 to the City of Corpus Christi should the grant be
awarded.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
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: 033134
18. 23-0996 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority in the amount of $822,431 with a City cash match of
$169,372 and an in-kind match of $714,806, for a total project cost of
$1,706,609 for salaries, overtime, and fringe benefits for four sworn officers
three civilians (authorizing two additional general fund positions), and for
operational needs for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Auto Theft Task
Force; and designating several City staff members as designated officials for
the grant; and appropriating $822,431 in the Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the 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. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 3:50 p.m.
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
08-22-2023
John Bishop
Street Address: 302 Cape Cod Drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78412
Topic Kentner/Cape Cod Street Reconstruction and
damage
Agenda Item Number no specific item
Describe Feedback:
I want to discuss the repair on Kentner Street from
Cape Cod to Canterbury under contract with Bay
Construction. For over three months, Bay parked
18 -wheeler trucks laden with heavy
construction/paving materials in front of my house
at 302 Cape Cod, between my driveway and the
walkway to my porch. The excessive load caused
the pavement to become compressed and the
street curb to flip outwards towards the sidewalk,
as shown in the attached photo. Beginning 6 weeks
ago I brought this to the attention of Bay
employees, and then a month ago to the City. I
ultimately spoke with the Project Manager (Mai -
Theresa Bernal) once who connected me to the
Inspector (Alex Motera), with whom I have spoken
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twice. To date, however, to my knowledge, no one
from the City or Bay Construction has been out to
view the damage or to discuss or plan repairs. I
would appreciate the city's prompt attention to
repairing this damage. Thank you
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