HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/28/2023I 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 November 28, 2023
which were approved by the City Council on December 5, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 5th day of December 2023.
(SEAL)
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
rebeccah@cctexas.com
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
11:30 AMrpus 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 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor, Rob Bailey, Southside Community Church.
Pastor Rob Bailey, Southside 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 Nathan Shearin, Senior at Richard King High School .
Nathan Shearin, Senior at Richard King High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. SECURITY BRIEFING
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta provided a security briefing.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1-2)
1. 23-1884 December 1, 2023 Coastal Bend Contracting Summit, presented by Josh
Chronley, Assistant Director of Contracts and Procurement
Assistant Director of Contracts and Procurement Josh Chronley presented information
on the Coastal Bend Contracting Summit as follows: event goals; event details -Friday,
December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the American Bank Center; event logistics;
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venue layout; and speaking series schedule.
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that Assistant Director Chronley took the initiative to
create this program.
2. 23-1897 Code Enforcement Process Improvement Update, presented by Al Raymond,
Director of Development Services
Director of Development Services Al Raymond provided an update on the Code
Enforcement process as follows: transition; current staffing level; reorganization; staff
training, growth and development; next steps; and improvements and adjustments.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Director Raymond discussed the following
topics: improving the communication between Council and Code Enforcement Officers;
a Council Member's desire to add a City staff mowing crew; a request for a percentage
of how many property owners were cited and how many were adjudicated; code
compliance officers do not perform building inspections; and a desire to subcontract out
to small businesses.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens expressed concern about the new Library Board appointees:
Pooja Bundingnavele, 309 Cape Cod Dr., Tim Dowling, 8017 Villefranche Dr., Vickie
Natale, 142 Naples St., Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., Alexis Vuong, 2333 Vaughn Dr.,
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave., Ethan Sullivan, 11914 Mesa Ave., Peggy Duran, 4022
Congressional Dr., and Marilyn Litt, 15842 Portillo Dr.
The following citizens spoke in support of the new Library Board appointees: Shawn
Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Patricia Anderson, 409 Grant Place, Roseanne Norman,
4629 Monette Dr., Samuel Aundra Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane, Robin Cox, 4014
Killarmet Dr., and Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hake! Dr., spoke about appointing a person to city boards
according to their ability and not for political benefit.
Robin Sandbach, 4406 Coventry Lane, spoke about using books as a way to
communicate with each other.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke about transparency.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, asked the City to consider hiring applicants that
do not have a college degree.
Philip Blackmar, 13801 Primavera Dr. and Jay Gardner, 3922 Sweet Bay Dr. spoke
regarding a resolution passed by ISAC and the Water Shore Advisory Committee
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recommending increase in pay for all staff on the City of Corpus Christi Beach Rescue
Team.
The following citizens submitted a written public comment which are attached to the
minutes: Mariah Boone, 710 Ponder St., Orlando Sims, 5757 Wooldridge Rd., Candace
Hart, 2201 Anacua St., Kathy Ordner, 1626 Westridge Blvd., and Guy Saponari, 15838
Gremadine Dr.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 24)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 14 and 19 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 14 and 19, seconded by Council Member Suckley. 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
3. 23-1915 Approval of the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
4. 23-1914 Approval of the November 17, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 23-1762 Ordinance accepting grant funds from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in
the amount of $15,000.00 to fund overtime and fringe benefits for Corpus Christi
Police Department sworn officers for the Red Cord Initiative Diversion Program;
and appropriating $15,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033212
6. 23-1618 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $116,500.00
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from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for the
Corpus Christi Police Department to provide funding for overtime and retirement
funds for four sworn officers eligible under the FY 2024 Local Border Security
Program Grant; and appropriating funds in the amount of $116,500.00.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033213
7. 23-1628 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in an amount of
$227,389.00 for the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
program for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating
$227,389.00 in the Police Grants Fund with $113,694.00 to be distributed to
Nueces County based on an interlocal agreement and the remaining
$113,695.00 to be used by the City.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033214
8. 23-1539 Ordinance authorizing an Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Del
Mar College District for a 50 -year renewable lease for the City's new Police
Substation along Yorktown Boulevard in exchange for the lease of a 1.2 -acre
City tract located at the corner of Rodd Field Road and Yorktown Boulevard.
(28 -day delay required between readings)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033215
9. 23-1764 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grants totaling $181,346.31 from
the Texas Office of the Governor -Homeland Security Grant Division for the State
Homeland Security Program for 57 replacement sets of body armor and a
replacement burn trailer for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Special
Weapons and Tactics and Hostage Negotiation Teams for $181,346.31; and
appropriating $181,346.31 in the FY 2024 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033216
10. 23-1768 Ordinance authorizing a real estate sales contract with David S. Ramirez and
Mike S. Ramirez to purchase 68.2 acres of land in the amount of $678,000.00;
appropriating $678,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Airport
Operating Fund; and amending the FY 2024 Operating Budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033217
11. 23-1754 Ordinance appropriating $105,208.00 into the Health Grant Fund for an increase
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in the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program Grant from the Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide STD/HIV prevention
and control services for calendar year 2024; and authorizing one grant position.
The total of the Revised Contract, which began on March 1, 2022, shall not
exceed $388,000.00.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033218
12. 23-1725 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission &
Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend the contract term to November 7, 2025, and to
increase reimbursement by $109,742.04 for a total not to exceed amount of
$219,096.24 for construction of a 12 -inch water arterial transmission grid
main line for residential development, Royal Creek Estates Unit 7; and
authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater
Trust Fund revenue up to $109,742.04 to reimburse the developer in
accordance with the agreement.(District 5).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033219
13. 23-1727 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission &
Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend the contract term to December 6, 2025, and to
increase reimbursement by $190,212.64 for a total not to exceed amount of
$374,023.38 for construction of a 12 -inch water arterial transmission grid
main line for residential development, Royal Creek Estates Unit 8; and
authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater
Trust Fund revenue up to $190,212.64 to reimburse the developer in
accordance with the agreement. (District 5).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033220
14. 23-1722 Zoning Case No. 0823-02, Thanksgiving Homes, (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 650 Osage Street from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "RS-6/PUD" Single -Family 6 District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hunter moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
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Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 033221
15. 23-1723 Zoning Case No. 1023-01, MPM Development LP (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 1621 Rand Morgan Road from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5 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: 033222
16. 23-1577 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $346,991 from the Coastal Bend
Bays & Estuaries Program Human Uses Team for improvements to the Hans &
Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge; appropriating funds in the amount of $346,991 Grants
Fund; and amending the operating budget
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033223
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
17. 23-1833 Resolution authorizing a five-year rental agreement for the lease of a Konica
Minolta copier for the Print Shop from UBEO, LLC, of Pharr, Texas, with an
office in Corpus Christi, for a total amount not to exceed $89,820.00, with FY
2024 funding of $14,970.00 from the Contracts and Procurement Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033224
18. 23-1718 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year
options, with F&D Supply, LLC, of Laughlin, Nevada, to purchase non -shear
flexible couplings for Corpus Christi Water in an amount not to exceed
$76,780.93, with a potential amount up to $230,342.79 if the options are
exercised, with FY 2024 funding of $76,780.93 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2023-172
19. 23-1797 Motion authorizing execution of the Third Amendment extending the Recycling
Services Agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P, doing business as
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Republic Services of Corpus Christi, for a three-year term beginning February 1,
2024, through January 31, 2027, with two one-year options, and increasing the
processing fee 5% from the current $126 per ton to the new $132.30 per ton,
with such percentage increase to continue annually.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Council Members and Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt discussed the following
topics: a concern about limited options for recycling because it is not cost effective for
the City; staff will meet with consultants to discuss other options; what is the Tong -term
goal of recycling; and a Council Member's suggestion that the City hold an education
campaign for the public.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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 Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2023-173
Consent - Capital Projects
20. 23-0634 Resolution awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, for Reconstruction of Comanche Street from
Alameda Street to Carancahua Street with new asphalt pavement, curb and
gutters, sidewalks, installation of ADA compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement
markings, street lighting, and utility improvements in the amount of
$4,100,818.14, located in Council District 1 with FY 2024 funding available from
the Bond 2020, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water, and Gas Capital Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033225
General Consent Items
21. 23-1763 Resolution authorizing a one-year Interlocal Agreement, with two one-year
extension options, with Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi for air and water
monitoring services, for an amount up to $217,545 for one year and a total
amount up to $588,454.00 if both one-year options are exercised, with funding
from Water and Storm Water Funds
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033226
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Consent - First Reading Ordinances
22. 23-1805 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $59,609.00 from
the State of Texas Criminal Justice Division for Violence Against Women
Program with a cash match of $20,810.80 and in-kind match of $6,960.00 for
salary and benefits for one civilian position and equipment, supplies, training,
and travel; appropriating $80,419.80 into the Police Grants Fund; and
authorizing one full-time civilian employee as a Victim Case Manager.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
23. 23-1776 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division for the Body -Worn Camera Grant Program FY 2024, in
the amount of $153,027.00 for the purchase of 100 additional body -worn
cameras and related equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and
appropriating $153,027.00 in the Police Grants Fund with a cash match of
$51,009.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
24. 23-1868 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $44,696.90 from the
Port of Corpus Christi Authority for the Port of Corpus Christi Community Grant
for incident command training for 40 emergency personnel and training
equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating
$44,696.90 in the FY 2024 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:13 p.m. Executive Session
Item 29 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
3:12 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 25 - 27)
25. 23-1799 Ordinance authorizing a construction contract to J.E. Construction Services, LLC
for Base Bid I in the amount of $5,135,727.00, to Mako Contracting for Base Bid
J in the amount of $5,215,843.00, and to Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. for
Base Bid K in the amount of $4,564,072.10, all from Corpus Christi, Texas, for
the FY 2023 Residential Street Rebuild Program located Citywide, with FY2024
funding available from the Residential Street Reconstruction, Storm Water,
Wastewater, Water and Gas Capital Funds; appropriating $8,718,007.34 from
the unreserved fund balance; and amending the FY 2024 Operating and Capital
Budget.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Public Works Ernest De La
Garza, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the following
topics: this is a huge investment in residential streets; this contract is in addition to the
contract coming to Council in December; there were ten projects in District 4 when the
Infrastructure Management Program (IMP) was first developed; and the City crews have
begun using the pavement only approach.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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:
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
26. 23-1861 Resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Highway Safety Improvements
Program project intended to promote safety for motorists, bicyclists and
pedestrians through intersection improvements that include new traffic signals,
interconnect, and flashing yellow arrows at the Airlie Road and McArdle Road
intersection, in which TxDOT is contributing $329,540.19, with the City's local
participation in the amount of $87,364.60 for a total estimated project cost of
$416,904.79, for reimbursement of direct costs with FY 2024 funding available
from Street Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Suckley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033227
27. 23-1887 Resolution authorizing execution of interlocal cooperation agreements with
local public education districts to establish real property development
procedures, fees, responsibilities, and related matters applicable to the
districts.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: benefits; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members, Director Raymond, and Assistant Director of Development Services
Michael Dice discussed the following topics: if a school district violates the provisions in
this Interlocal Agreement, they will not receive their discount and the agreement is
canceled.
Council Member Barrera 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: 033228
N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 28)
28. 23-1782 Briefing from the Texas Department of Transportation and Flatiron Dragados on
the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Public Information Coordinator with Flatiron/Dragados Lynn Allison presented information
on the following topics: agenda; project sections; North approach construction progress;
North Beach roadworks utilities and drainage; South approach construction progress;
South roadworks construction progress; Leopard Street/Bridge opening milestone;
pre -cast yard construction activities; CSB -North pylon; CSB South pylon; CSB special
features; safety training and recognition; and community outreach.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, Ms. Allison, and TxDOT Project Manager and
Director of Construction Joseph Briones discussed the following topics: it will take
approximately a year to demolish the old bridge; TxDOT will maintain the structures and
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the waterway; ensure there is written documentation to determine whether the City or
TxDOT will be responsible for drainage; additional lighting will be installed with each
phase of construction; and the importance of adding lighting to the new Leopard Street
overpass.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 29)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 29. The Council went into Executive
Session at 2:13 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:12 p.m.
29. 23-1849 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 the potential value and/or acquisition
of properties at, adjacent, and/or near 4909 Kostoryz Road & 3115 McArdle
Road in Corpus Christi for the placement of Fire Station 8 and
Greenwood/Horne for the use of park land for the placement of the new Fire
station 10 facility; and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and
deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned areas of real property
and other potential public safety facility locations 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 3:52 p.m.
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