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June 18, 2024 ·11:30 AM Final ·Addendums may be added on Friday.

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Agenda — 50 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 6:35
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Father Thomas Bartz with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. ▶ jump to 6:51
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Zena Garcia, 2nd grader at Rafael Galvan Elementary School. ▶ jump to 8:03
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 9:33
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 3)
  7. 1. Overview of Major City Initiatives in Development 24-0969 postponed
  8. 2. 2nd Quarter Finance and Budget Report 24-0724 presented ▶ jump to 10:22
  9. 3. Video Highlight of Cole Park Splash Pad and Playground 24-1018 presented ▶ jump to 26:54
  10. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 37:11
  11. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
  12. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  13. I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 18) ▶ jump to 77:49
  14. 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  15. 4. Approval of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 24-1017 passed ▶ jump to 80:36
  16. 15 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances ▶ jump to 80:38
  17. 5. Ordinance accepting a grant from the State of Texas Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division for Operation Stonegarden (drug and human trafficking) for overtime, fringe benefits, one replacement Chevy Tahoe, and fuel/maintenance in the amount of $228,898.00; and appropriating $228,898.00 in the Police Grants Fund. 24-0611 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 80:44
  18. 6. Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant contract for $240,003.00, with a cash match of $24,000.00, for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide funding activities in support of the PHEP Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. 24-0805 passed on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 81:19
  19. 7. Zoning Case No. ZN8219, City of Corpus Christi (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2212 Morris Street from the “RS-6”/SP Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit and the “CI” Intensive Commercial District to the “RM-2” Multifamily District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 24-0826 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 80:46
  20. 8. Zoning Case No. ZN8242, Zumic Investments LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 4458 Church Street 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 Staff recommend ​approval​). 24-0838 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 80:50
  21. 9. Ordinance authorizing mid-year budget adjustments and amending the Operating and Capital Budgets, as applicable, for fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY 2024) in the manner and method stated for the following items: transferring $400,000.00 from the TIRZ #2 Fund to the Capital Budget and appropriating for the design of Commodore Park; transferring $108,256.88 from the unreserved fund balance in the Sewer Connection Fund to the Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund and appropriating to fund wastewater projects; appropriating $370,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Golf Center Fund to upgrade a water reuse pump station located at Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant; and appropriating $243,734.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the Golf Center Fund for the Gabe Lozano Firefly and Practice Range Projects. 24-0626 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 80:53
  22. 21 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  23. 10. Motion authorizing the execution of a one-month service agreement with Fitness Superstore, Inc., of Benicia, California, for $87,295.80, for the purchase, delivery, and installation of fitness equipment for the new Corpus Christi Police Training Academy, with funding from the 2022 CO Facility Maintenance CIP Fund. 24-0803 passed Pass ▶ jump to 85:16
  24. 11. Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe & Supply, of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $317,614.90. and a potential amount up to $952,844.70 if options are exercised, for the purchase of brass service water fittings for the Corpus Christi Water Department, with FY 2024 funding of $105,871.63 from the Water Fund. 24-0667 passed ▶ jump to 80:57
  25. 24 Consent - Capital Projects
  26. 12. Motion awarding a construction contract to Epic Energy Services, LLC., Odem, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Lifecycle Curb & Gutter Replacement to repair the damaged curb and gutter, associated concrete sidewalk and driveway apron projects located city-wide with FY 2024 funding available from Storm Water capital funds. 24-0876 passed ▶ jump to 80:59
  27. 13. Motion awarding a construction contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, Houston, TX, for the Central Kitchen Generator project in an amount of $352,469.00 to install a backup power generator at the Central Kitchen located at Del Mar College West Campus, located in Council District 3, with FY 2024 funding available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and General Fund. 24-0875 passed Pass ▶ jump to 90:14
  28. 14. Motion awarding a construction contract to DLF Texas, Corpus Christi, TX, for the Ben Garza Park Gymnasium Locker Room Improvements project in an amount of $420,049.87 for the Gymnasium Locker Room improvements including bathrooms, located in Council District 1 with FY 2024 funding available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and General Fund. 24-0874 passed ▶ jump to 81:03
  29. 28 General Consent Items
  30. 15. Resolution finding that AEP Texas Inc.’s requested increase to its electric transmission and distribution rates and charges within the city should be denied and requiring reimbursement of City rate case expenses 24-0893 passed ▶ jump to 81:06
  31. 16. Resolution exempting London Ranch Estates Subdivision, located on County Road 22 between County Road 51 and 49, from payment of wastewater lot or acreage fees under Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development Code. 24-0964 passed ▶ jump to 81:08
  32. 31 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  33. 17. Ordinance appropriating $241,637.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase in the Immunization/Locals (IMM/LOCALS) Grant from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to operate an immunization program for children, adolescents, and adults, to include COVID 19 vaccines when requested by patients, utilizing four existing grant positions for the period September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025; and appropriating related program income in the estimated amount of $20,000.00 in the Health Grants Fund. 24-0479 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 83:55
  34. 18. Ordinance authorizing the resale of three properties for $48,000.00 which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the City shall receive $9,761.80 in sale proceeds plus $1,237.83 for partial payment of City paving and demolition liens. 24-0952 passed ▶ jump to 81:12
  35. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
  36. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
  37. L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (19 - 21)
  38. 19. Motion awarding a construction contract to Mor-Wil, LLC., Mission, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $19,279,571.99 for the La Volla Creek Drainage Improvements to construct the detention pond, and its supporting infrastructure, located in Council District 3, with FY 2024 funding available from the Storm Water Capital Fund and Grant Funding. 24-0873 passed Pass ▶ jump to 92:43
  39. 20. Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn of Austin, Texas, deviating from the City's procurement policy, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Hillcrest Aquatic Center in an amount up to $600,000.00 located in Council District 1 with FY 2024 funding available from Park and Rec Bond 2014 proposition 2 funds, and amending the Capital Improvement Program. 24-0960 passed Pass ▶ jump to 111:58
  40. 21. Resolution authorizing a 380 incentive agreement with Corpus Christi Capital Group LLC and Corpus Christi Party Hotel LLC in the amount of up to $5,000,000 over a 10 year period for the development of the Casa Blanca Village Apartments. The project will include up to 200 apartment units focused on workforce residences which will be income qualified and subject to HUD fair market rent limits. 24-0983 passed Pass ▶ jump to 123:15
  41. M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 26)
  42. 22. Update Briefing and Action Plan for Mary Rhodes Pipeline 24-1019 presented ▶ jump to 188:30
  43. 23. Bond 2024 Project List Update 24-0955 presented ▶ jump to 221:40
  44. 24. City Sales Tax Reauthorization Update 24-0991 presented ▶ jump to 251:16
  45. 25. Briefing/Update Regarding the Federal Sea Turtle Release Program at Padre Island National Seashore, presented by Eric Brunnermann, Padre Island National Seashore Superintendent 24-0882 held ▶ jump to 281:33
  46. 26. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History annual update presented by Karen Stevenson, President and CEO of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 24-0164 held ▶ jump to 325:48
  47. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 27 - 28)
  48. 27. 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 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., rates for utilities, actions for limitation of rates, Texas Water Code § 13.043 and associated statutes and regulations, 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, authorizing preparation of service plans for areas to be considered for annexation, and authorizing professional services agreements and amendments thereto with attorneys, engineers, and other consultants involved in the aforementioned actions 24-0921 discussed in executive session
  49. 28. 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 regulations, legal rights, and contracts related to surface water from the Nueces River and other sources, groundwater from the Evangeline Aquifer and other sources, desalination, legal restrictions on and permits required for the provision of water, regulations and contracts of water conservation and improvement districts and groundwater conservation districts (including, but not limited to Nueces County Water Conservation and Improvement District #3 and the San Patricio Groundwater Conservation District), TCEQ and EPA regulations related to water, state and federal regulations related to construction of water-related infrastructure, state restrictions on rates and charges for utilities, statutory restrictions on the issuance of debt and governmental contracting, and potential authorization of contracts for attorneys and consultants to assist in matters related to water 24-0922 discussed in executive session
  50. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 364:04