HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/19/2023I 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 September 19, 2023
which were approved by the City Council on October 10, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of October 2023.
(S E A L)
ebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
11:30 AM rpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, 602 N.
Staples St., 2nd Floor Board Room (Rm. 210)
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project.
Pastor Rick Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the
Texas Flag to be led by Richard Salazar, Senior at Harold T. Branch Academy.
Richard Salazar, Senior at Harold T. Branch Academy, led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. SAFETY BRIEFING
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
(CCRTA) Miguel Rendon provided a safety briefing.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
1. 23-1538 Proposition A - Type A Sales Tax
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the Proposition A -
Type A Sales Tax as follows: what is Proposition A; Type A expansion of allowable
uses; seawall protection; Regional Park enhancements; location of each Regional
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Park; street improvements; new direct flights; Selena Auditorium, Arena and
Convention Center improvements; additional information; informational resources;
early voting October 23 -November 3; and Election Day November 7.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Hurlbert, and
President and CEO of Visit Corpus Christi Brett Oetting discussed the following topics:
a concern about asking for authorization of funds without a solid plan in place; a
concern that there is insufficient time or information for the citizens to vote on this
proposition in November; and the purpose of this proposition is to extend the funds to
maintain the arena and convention center.
2. 23-1423 Marina Update, Presentation by Jonathan Atwood, Marina Superintendent
Marina Superintendent Jonathan Atwood presented information on the following
topics: marina projects; replacements of Docks A, B, C, D and L and dredging;
marina master plan; projects in design; and other projects.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Marina Superintendent Atwood
discussed the following topics: approximately 300 boat slips will be replaced;
maintenance dredging will be complete when the docks are removed; a request for a
layout of the docks; and the entire L -Head will be repaved.
3. 23-1572 Update to City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinance Chapter 6 - Animal Care
and Control, Presented by William Cox, Interim Director of Animal Care
Services
Interim Director of Animal Care Services William Cox provided an update regarding
City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinance Chapter 6 - Animal Care and Control as
follows: effective date October 1, 2023; and updated fee schedule.
Council Members and Interim Director Cox discussed the following topics: a Council
Member's concern with the high amount of stray dogs and cats in their district; and the
importance of public outreach about this effective date.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
John Hendricks, 622 Texas Ave., expressed concern about short-term rental fees for
homeowners versus condos.
Adalberto Carrillo III, 4055 Killarmet Dr., spoke in opposition to the Type A sales tax
proposition.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., spoke about addressing essential issues like a
sustainable water source and in opposition to the Type A sales tax proposition.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke about improving the quality of life for citizens.
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Ron Gravan, 202 Surfside Blvd., expressed concern about the soil testing at Surfside
Park.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., expressed concern about how open records requests
are processed.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, advocated for Texas Gulf Surfing Association.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 37)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 8, 9, 10, 29, 30, 31 and 36
were pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 8, 9, 10, 29, 30, 31 and 36, seconded by Council Member Campos. 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
4. 23-1508 Approval of the August 21 and August 25, 2023 Budget Workshop Minutes
and September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 23-1424 Ordinance accepting and appropriating the FY 2022-2023 Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and Services
Program (HHSP) grants, in the amount of $197,798 for the General Set Aside
fund and $62,268 for the Youth Set Aside, totaling $260,066 and authorizing
agreements with the Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual
Disabilities (MHID) for the FY 2022-2023 funds; authorizing the acceptance
and appropriation of the FY 2023-2024 Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and Services Program
(HHSP) grants in the amount of $154,196 for the General Set Aside fund,
$51,872 for the Youth Set Aside and $64,104 for the Ending Homelessness
Funds (EHF) totaling $270,172 that will be awarded to a service provider
through a competitive application process.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033166
6. 23-1369 Zoning Case No. 0723-03, INKUEE 6P LLC (District 2). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 1801 South Staples Street from the "CG -2" General
Commercial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District; 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: 033167
7. 23-1370 Zoning Case No. 0723-07, INKUEE 6P LLC (District 2). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 1800 South Staples Street from the "CG -2" General
Commercial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District; 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: 033168
8. 23-1270 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $433,882.50 with MPM Development, LP to
construct a required wastewater trunk line for the proposed residential and
commercial development located off Yorktown Dr., southeast of Starry Rd.
also known as Oso Creek Corner Subdivision; and authorizing future transfer
and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to
$433,882.50 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement.
(District 5)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 8-10.
Council Members and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern with spending over a million dollars in
infrastructure in this area.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading 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: 033169
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9. 23-1271 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Collection Line Extension Construction
and Reimbursement agreement up to $356,613.35 with MPM Development,
LP to construct an off-site wastewater improvements for a proposed
residential and commercial development located off Yorktown Dr., southeast
of Starry Rd. also known as Oso Creek Corner Subdivision; and authorizing
future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund
revenue up to $356,613.35 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the
agreement. (District 5)
See Item 8.
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: 033170
10. 23-1272 Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $1,087,852.60 with MPM
Development, LP to construct a 12 -inch water arterial transmission grid main
line for the proposed residential and commercial development located off
Yorktown Dr., southeast of Starry Rd., also known as Oso Creek Corner
Subdivision; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and
Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $1,087,852.60 to reimburse the
developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 5).
See Item 8.
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: 033171
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
11. 23-1372 Motion authorizing the purchase of eight additional Panasonic vehicle video
recording systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department from Turn -Key
Mobile, Inc. of Jefferson City, Missouri, for $66,744.00, with FY 2023 funds
from the Police Grants Fund in the amount of $66,307.00 and the General
Fund in the amount of $437.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-139
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12. 23-1386 Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement with ESO Solutions,
Inc., of Austin, Texas, for replacement records management system software
and support to be utilized by the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed
$238,675.05 with FY 2023 funding from the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033172
13. 23-1420 Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement with Zetron,
Inc., of Redmond, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $301,924.50,
through the HGAC Cooperative, for software, hardware, installation, and
support to upgrade the fire station alerting system, with FY 2023 funding from
the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-140
14. 23-1523 Motion authorizing execution of a service agreement with Carahsoft
Technology Corporation, of Reston, Virginia, through the DIR Cooperative, for
$93,405.15, to purchase DocuSign electronic envelope licenses and support
utilized by City departments, with FY 2023 funding from the Information
Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-141
15. 23-1404 Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year
options, with Carus LLC, of Peru, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed
$3,500,000.00 and a potential amount up to $10,500,000.00 if the options are
exercised, for sodium permanganate solution to be utilized by Corpus Christi
Water, with FY 2023 funding of $291,667.00 from Water fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033173
16. 23-0873 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Master Service
Agreement with Aclara Technologies, LLC, of St. Louis, Missouri, for an
amount of $27,000.00 for a water main leak detection software and annual
renewal update to the maintenance agreement, with FY 2023 funding from
the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-142
17. 23-1091 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two
one-year options, with Hajoca Corporation, dba Moore Supply Co., of Corpus
Christi, in an amount not to exceed $139,861.00 and a potential amount of
$419,583.00 if the options are exercised, for ductile iron pipe accessories to
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be utilized by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2023 funding of $23,310.17 from
the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-143
18. 23-1125 Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement, with two
one-year options, with 2Chainz Brush Clearing, LLC, of Lolita, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $126,000.00, and a potential amount of $252,000.00 if
options are exercised, for semi-annual mowing services of pipeline easement
along the Mary Rhodes Pipeline and Rincon Bayou, with FY 2023 funding of
$31,500.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-144
19. 23-1074 Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement with OMI Industries,
Incorporated, of Palatine, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $132,285.00,
for the purchase of Ecosorb 505, an odor neutralizer product utilized by the
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant, with FY 2023 funding of
$22,047.50 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033174
20. 23-1223 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two
one-year options, with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, of Sarasota,
Florida, in an amount not to exceed $76,547.00, and a potential amount of
$220,641.00 if the options are exercised, for maintenance of odor control
units at the wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, with FY 2023
funding of $31, 894.58 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-145
21. 23-1381 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Stealth Partner Group,
LLC., of Scottsdale, Arizona, for stop loss coverage for the City's self-funded
employee health benefits from October 1, 2023, through September 30,
2024, with funding from the proposed FY 2024 Operating Budget for an
estimated amount of $2,463,012.00 payable from various City employee
Health Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-146
22. 23-1472 Motion authorizing execution of a service agreement with Coastal Bend
Demolition, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $226,500.00,
for the demolition of Aircraft East General Aviation Hangar One at CCIA, with
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FY2024 funding from the 4610 Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-147
23. 23-1443 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 65 vehicles and equipment by
various departments, of which 37 units will be outright purchases and 28 units
will be lease -purchases through JPMorgan, for $12,999,056.40, with such
items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources
stated with FY 2023 funding of $3,400,212.39 and the remaining balance of
$9,598,844.01 for the lease -purchase items to be funded through the annual
budget process.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033175
24. 23-1029 Motion authorizing the purchase of Polyethylene Pipe from Gajeske, Inc. of
Houston, for $251,825.00, for use by Gas Operations, with FY 2023 funding
from the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-148
Consent - Capital Projects
25. 23-1377 Motion authorizing a professional services contract to Corrpro Companies,
Inc., Houston, Texas, to provide field investigations, compile and review
system data, program development, and review current standards for Gas
Cathodic Protection for citywide gas systems in an amount not to exceed
$148,000.00 located Citywide with FY 2023 funding available from Gas
Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-149
26. 23-1376 Motion authorizing a professional services contract amendment No. 1 with
CP&Y Inc., San Antonio, Texas, to provide design and construction phase
services for Navigation Pump Station Improvements in an amount of
$1,250,552.00 for a total restated fee not to exceed $1,530,765.00, located in
council district 1, with FY 2023 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-150
General Consent Items
27. 23-1384 Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States
Geological Survey (USGS), United States Department of the Interior, for
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USGS to maintain automated river gauging stations that record stream flows
and water quality parameters associated with the Frio and Nueces Rivers and
associated tributaries, which is data the City uses daily to manage releases
from the City's reservoir system and for water treatment operations, whereby
the USGS contributes $28,950.00 and the City contributes $169,350.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-151
28. 23-1447 Resolution approving reappointment of Dr. Srikanth Ramachandruni as
Health Authority for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District;
and authorizing execution of a professional service agreement with Dr.
Srikanth Ramachandruni to serve as the Health Authority for the Public
Health District.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033176
29. 23-1561 Motion authorizing the execution of a six-month service agreement with
Citygate Associates, LLC of Folsom, California, for an Animal Care Services
Department Assessment for an amount not to exceed $145,000.00 with FY
2024 funding from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Interim Director of Animal Care
Services William Cox discussed the following topics: the consultant will obtain
information from a stakeholder survey; and this assessment will address best
practices for Animal Care Services.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. This Motion 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: 2 - Council Member Hunter and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-152
30. 23-1473 Motion authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business
Assistance Agreements with the following entities for one year: one each with
LiftFund, Inc., Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), and Texas
A&M University - Corpus Christi, and five with Del Mar College for a total
amount not to exceed $1,083,500.00 to assist small businesses within the
City of Corpus Christi to create jobs and investment.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
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Council Members and LiftFund Inc. Market Manager Laura Leal Estrada discussed
the following topics: a Council Member's request for an update on the repayment
process for these loans; the loans are for businesses that are ineligible for bank
loans; and the current delinquency rate is zero.
Council Member Pusley 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 Hernandez, Council
Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Klein
Enactment No: M2023-153
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
31. 23-1427 One -reading ordinance authorizing an amendment to a Small Business
Incentives Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Del Mar
College, which increases the funding by $10,000.00 for a total amount not to
exceed $110,000.00 for the 2023 internship program; appropriating $10,000
from the unreserved fund balance of the Type B fund; and amending the
budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Klein
Enactment No: 033177
32. 23-1428 One -reading ordinance authorizing an amendment to a Small Business
Incentives Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Texas
A&M University - Corpus Christi, which increases the funding by $25,000.00
for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the 2023 internship
program; appropriating $25,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the
Type B fund; and amending the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033178
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33. 23-1426 One -reading ordinance accepting a grant from the Flint Hills Resources 2023
Helping Heroes Program in the amount of $3,500 to be used to support the
Corpus Christi - Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee; and
appropriating the funds into the LEPC Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033179
34. 23-1355 Ordinance authorizing a three-year lease agreement with automatic renewal
of three (3) additional three-year terms with Texas A&M University -Corpus
Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) for
3,000 square feet of shop space, 18,872 square feet of unimproved land, and
1,666 square feet of the vehicle parking at the Corpus Christi International
Airport.
This Item was withdrawn by staff.
35. 23-1491 One -reading ordinance accepting Airport Grant No. 70 in the amount of
$945,525.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") for the Airport
Improvement Program and accepting Airport Grant No. 71 in the amount of
$5,440,958.00 from the FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill - Airport
Infrastructure Grant Program; both FAA Grants will be used to make
improvements to the Corpus Christi International Terminal Building and other
Airport infrastructure; appropriating the FAA BIL Airport Infrastructure Grant
into Fund 3020 Airport Capital Grant Fund; appropriating $945,525.00 into
Airport Grant Fund 3020; and appropriating $604,551.00 to the Airport Capital
Reserve Fund 3018.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033180
36. 23-1290 Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map of Mobility CC, a
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi, upon application by MPM Development LP, to remove the southward
extension of Sunny Drive, a proposed C1 Minor Residential Collector located
between Starlite Lane and Haven Drive, and to remove a northwestward
extension of Haven Drive, a proposed A2 Secondary Arterial located between
the existing Haven Drive and Violet Road.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dan McGinn presented information
on the following topics: background; Urban Transportation Plan; 2021/2022 average
daily traffic (ADT) counts; development request and planning commission
recommendation; staffs recommendation; Rockwood Street -a local street not on the
City Master Plan; Frontier Drive -a collector street on the City Master Plan; and staff
recommends removal of the northward extension of Haven Drive.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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Developer with MPM Development Moses Mostaghasi stated that he would like to
remove the southward extension of Sunny Drive from Starlite Lane to Haven Drive.
Council Members, Director McGinn, Assistant Director of Public Works Renee
Couture, and Developer Mostaghasi discussed the following topics: Sunny Drive
would need to be improved, along with Haven Dr. and Warrior Rd., when this new
subdivision is built; the developer's plan is to have at least three collector streets in
this subdivision; and a Council Member's desire to have some kind of connectivity to
Starlite Lane.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve Planning Commission's recommendation,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez.
Council Member Pusley moved to amend the ordinance to leave the collector to
Starlite Lane to be determined by staff and developer and remove everything else,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez. The motion passed unanimously. This
Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended 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
37. 23-1412 One -reading ordinance appropriating $130,000.00 in the Health Grant Fund
for an increase in the Beach Watch Program from the Texas General Land
Office (GLO) to collect and analyze recreational beach water samples for the
period of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024; and authorizing one
grant -funded position.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033181
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Pro Tem Pusley recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:30 p.m.
Executive Session Item 45 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 38 - 39)
38. 23-1465 Zoning Case No. 0723-04, Eldon Sunrise (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 4922 Everhart Road from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District; Providing for a
penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and
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Staff recommend approval.)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter 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
39. 23-1405 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $1,274,863.04 with Yasin Investments, LLC
to construct a required wastewater trunk line for the proposed development
located off South Padre Island Drive on the Island and South of Viento Del
Mar Dr; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and
Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $1,274,863.04 to reimburse the
developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 4).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 39.
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 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 Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein
and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 40 - 44)
40. 23-1368 Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement with GHD
Services, Inc., of Niagara Falls, New York, for $151,045.00 to redesign the
City's website and provide annual support, with funding from the General
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Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 40.
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 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: M2023-154
41. 23-1261 Resolution setting a public hearing on October 31, 2023, to consider Land
Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plans relating to the possible
adoption of water, wastewater, storm water, and roadway impact fees for the
City of Corpus Christi and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
This Item was withdrawn by staff.
42. 23-1430 Ordinance designating the new Park Road 22 Bridge as the Don Patricio
Bridge.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 42.
Assistant Director of Public Works Renee Couture presented information on the
following topics: background; "Don Patricio" name designation; and staffs
recommendation.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Greg Smith, 1746 Glenoak Dr., provided a brief history about Don Patricio.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. 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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43. 23-1505 Ordinance amending Section 14-556 of Corpus Christi Code to adopt
regulations for nonstructural fill on North Beach; and providing for a penalty
not to exceed $500 per violation and publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 43.
Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa presented information on the
following topics: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); North Beach SFHA
areas; nonstructural fill policy; and staff recommends adoption of this policy.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director Hinojosa
discussed the following topics: a Council Member thanked City staff for the work done
on North Beach; the nonstructural fill around elevated buildings is to address drainage
issues; and if an individual wants to place nonstructural fill in an area, they must
obtain a building permit from the City.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley 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
44. 23-1490 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Tailwind CRP, LLC for terminal space at the Corpus Christi International
Airport for a ten-year term, with a one six-year option to renew to operate
restaurants, bars and other concessions in the Terminal.(28-day delay
required between readings)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 44.
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith presented information on the following topics: lease
agreements; proposed lease agreement; Tailwind CRP LLC; and staffs
recommendation.
Council Members, Director Smith, and Deputy Director of Aviation Tyler Miller
discussed the following topics: how the percentage of Tailwind CRP's monthly gross
revenue is broken down in the lease agreement.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. 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. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 45)
Mayor Pro Tem Pusley referred to Executive Session Item 45. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:07
p.m.
45. 23-1563 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 potential amendment(s) to the
Interlocal Contract between Del Mar College District and City of Corpus
Christi to Lease Property for City Police Training Academy to add law
enforcement facilities thereto and the potential use of parts of West Guth
Park property for law enforcement -related facilities therein, and Texas
Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the lease or value of
the aforementioned areas of real property because deliberation in an open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental
body in negotiations with a third person.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:23 p.m.
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