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November 19, 2024 ·11:30 AM Final ·Addendums may be added on Friday.

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Agenda — 46 items

  1. 1 Public Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Si Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su inglés es limitado, habrá un intérprete inglés-español en todas las juntas del Concilio para ayudarle. This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045.
  2. A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order. ▶ jump to 3:14
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Greg Hood with REACH Ministries. ▶ jump to 3:27
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Anthony Castaneda, 12th grader from St. John Paul II High School. ▶ jump to 5:23
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 6:18
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1) ▶ jump to 7:22
  7. 1. Overview of City's New Police Training Academy and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, November 21, 2024 24-1906 presented ▶ jump to 7:23
  8. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 30:16
  9. G. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 2 - 3) ▶ jump to 76:02
  10. 2. One-reading Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the General Election held on November 5, 2024, in the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of electing the Mayor and eight Council Members; and of the Special Elections on that same date for the adoption of six propositions. 24-1761 passed on emergency Pass ▶ jump to 76:04
  11. 3. One-reading Ordinance ordering a runoff election to be held on December 14, 2024, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and Council Member District One and Council Member District Four, designating polling place locations, enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. 24-1762 passed on emergency Pass ▶ jump to 82:59
  12. H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
  13. I. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 4) ▶ jump to 85:51
  14. 4. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Quarterly Update 24-1801 held ▶ jump to 85:52
  15. J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  16. K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 19) ▶ jump to 113:17
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  18. 5. Approval of the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 24-1902 passed Pass
  19. 18 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  20. 6. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $120,500.00 from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for the Corpus Christi Police Department to provide funding for overtime and retirement for four sworn officers eligible under the FY 2025 Local Border Security Program; and appropriating $120,500.00 into the FY 2025 Police Grants Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1768 passed on second reading Pass
  21. 7. Ordinance increasing the Corpus Christi B Corporation’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) operating budget by $221,284.00 for economic development services to fund a portion of the annual services commitment to Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation; appropriating $221,284.00 from the unreserved balance of the Type B Fund; and amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget. (6 votes required) 24-1800 passed on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 179:33
  22. 8. Zoning Case No. ZN8420, Trans National Business Development Corporation submitted by Karl Schlatter: (District 2) Ordinance rezoning property located at or near 314 Clifford Street from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District to the “RS-6/H” Single Family 6 District with a Historic Overlay. (Landmark Commission and Staff Recommend)(6 votes required) 24-1753 passed on second reading Pass
  23. 9. Zoning Case No. ZN8419, YC Texas Hotel LLC submitted by Baldev Johal: (District 1) Ordinance rezoning property located at or near 601 North Water Street from the “CBD” Commercial District to the “CBD/H” Commercial District with a Historic Overlay. (Landmark Commission and Staff recommend approval) (6 votes required) 24-1754 passed on second reading Pass
  24. 23 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  25. 10. Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year option periods, with Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for offsite repairs of John Deere construction equipment for the Asset Management Department for an amount up to $140,000.00, with a potential total amount up to $420,000.00 if both one-year option periods are exercised, with FY 2025 funding in the amount of $116,600.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1722 passed Pass
  26. 11. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with Advance Paving and Construction, LLC, of Corpus Christi in an amount not to exceed $186,225.00, with a potential amount up to $558,675.00 if options are exercised, to perform worksite restoration services for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of $186,225.00 from the Water Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1558 passed Pass
  27. 12. Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with Hilario O. Ortega Jr., dba A Plus Janitorial and Mowing Services, of Corpus Christi in an amount not to exceed $66,999.92, with a potential amount up to $200,999.76 if option years are exercised, for seawall clean-up services for Parks & Recreation, with FY 2025 funding of $61,416.59 from the General Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1586 passed Pass
  28. 27 Consent - Capital Projects
  29. 13. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with CP&Y, Inc. dba STV Infrastructure, San Antonio, Texas, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Calallen Elevated Storage Tank - Pressure Plane Project in an amount not to exceed $2,450,854.40, located in Council District 1, with FY 2025 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1694 passed Pass
  30. 14. Motion to award a construction contract to D&J Utility Services, LLC, Sinton, Texas, for the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pumping Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $112,000.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2025 funding available from the Golf Center Fund. (6 votes required) 24-1785 passed Pass
  31. 15. Motion awarding a construction contract to Rockin’h Ranch Services, LLC of Alice, TX for the Dr. H.C. Dilworth Park Pavilion project in an amount not to exceed $202,754.50 for the installation of a new steel pavilion building structure with exterior light fixtures located in Council District 2 with funding available from FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds. (6 votes required) 24-1817 passed Pass
  32. 31 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  33. 16. Ordinance amending the FY2024 - 2025 Capital Budget to include Bond 2024 Propositions A, B, C and D; appropriating $140,411,197 to the Capital Budget, and amending the Capital Improvement Program by adding 38 Bond 2024 Program projects. (6 votes required) 24-1803 passed on first reading Pass
  34. 17. Ordinance approving 10-year renewal of the existing lease agreement with Padre Island Yacht Club of a lease of 2.89 acres of City property located near Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant and amending the lease to provide a new 5-year option to renew, in consideration of quarterly lease payments the greater of $2,500 per quarter or 5% of gross income from slip rentals and membership fees; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings) 24-1197 passed on first reading Pass
  35. 18. Ordinance authorizing execution of an assignment for the remaining year of the 5-year ground lease with Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd. to Longyards Development LLC for 3.89-acres out of a 25.06-acre tract formerly known as the Hala Pit Landfill located next to the City of Corpus Christi Vehicle Impound Yard on Greenwood Drive in the amount of $9,600.00 per year from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025; and authorizing a new 5-year lease with Longyards Development LLC for a fee of $10,000.00 per year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030. (6 votes required) 24-1822 passed on first reading Pass
  36. 19. Ordinance approving Addendum No. 1 to Lease Agreement with Corpus Christi Baseball Club, L.P., providing for Type A funding in an amount not to exceed $137,260.00 on a reimbursement basis to make certain capital improvements to the Whataburger Field property in accordance with Major League Baseball Requirements, as approved by the Type A Board on October 21, 2024. (6 votes required) 24-1794 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 186:27
  37. L. RECESS FOR LUNCH ▶ jump to 114:18
  38. M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
  39. N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (NONE)
  40. 39 RECESS TO STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA WORKSHOP: (ITEM 20) ▶ jump to 114:50
  41. 20. State and Federal Legislative Agenda Development for the 89th Legislature and the 119th Congress 24-1836 presented ▶ jump to 115:00
  42. 41 RETURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ▶ jump to 179:21
  43. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 21 - 22) ▶ jump to 114:13
  44. 21. Executive session briefing 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 SOAH Docket No. 473-24-19854, PUC Docket No. 56427, Petition by Outside City Ratepayers Appealing the Water Rates of the City of Corpus Christi. 24-1904 discussed in executive session ▶ jump to 114:14
  45. 22. 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 a requested assignment of a Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with Air Products LLC, industries, infrastructure, utilities, and property in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, services thereto, annexation, Texas Local Gov’t Code service plans, industrial district agreements (IDA’s), and Chapters 42, 43 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code § 43.0116, et. seq., and Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential financial or other incentive(s) to business prospects(s) that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City will be conducting economic development negotiations. 24-1905 discussed in executive session ▶ jump to 114:15
  46. P. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 192:44