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September 8, 2026 ·11:30 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 58 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.
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Father William Campbell with Church of the Good Shepherd.
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Malina Guzman, senior at South TX Science and Tech.
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
  7. 1. Update on the TCEQ Temporary Suspension of the 2001 Agreed Order for the Environmental Water Releases 26-1429 held
  8. 2. 9/11 Remembrance and 25th Anniversary 26-1430 held
  9. F. PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 3)
  11. 3. Arts & Cultural Commission 26-1439 held
  12. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  13. I. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 4 - 13)
  14. 4. Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning October 1, 2026; authorizing personnel complements; authorizing various contracts, amendments, and grants funded by the budget; amending the City of Corpus Christi's Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits; providing for a copy of the budget to be filed with the County Clerk; and appropriating funds as provided in the budget. (HB 1522 Taxpayer Impact Statement Attached.) 26-1434 passed on second reading as amended Pass
  15. 5. Ordinance establishing compensation for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi beginning in Fiscal Year 2027; providing that all other terms of their appointments remain unchanged; and providing an effective date. 26-1381 passed on second reading Pass
  16. 6. Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Budget beginning October 1, 2026. 26-1435 passed on second reading Pass
  17. 17 PAGE BREAK
  18. 7. Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 0.50% increase over the no-new-revenue tax rate and approving the tax roll as calculated. (60 percent favorable vote required) (City Council Motion: “I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.599774, which is effectively a 0.50% percent increase in the tax rate.”) 26-1436 passed on second reading Pass
  19. 8. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Aviation, Section 9-35 - Parking Rates, by revising the parking rate for long-term parking at the Corpus Christi International Airport. 26-1340 failed Fail
  20. 9. Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Solid Waste, by revising applicable charges related to mulch and composting; and amending disposal rates at the transfer station for commercial loads and implementing volume limits on Residential bulk drop off. (Changes have no impact to monthly Solid Waste account fees.) 26-1281 passed on second reading Pass
  21. 10. Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 36-7 to update rental rates and recreation fees for City sports fields and the After Hour Kid Power Daily Drop-In Program (State reimbursement for families who qualify for the program), effective October 1, 2026. 26-1355 passed on second reading Pass
  22. 11. Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Fire Prevention and Protection, by revising applicable rates, fees, and charges related to service calls; and providing an effective date. 26-1229 passed on second reading Pass
  23. 12. Ordinance amending Section 14-1341 of the Corpus Christi Code to add a fee for processing petitions for annexation. 26-1376 passed on second reading Pass
  24. 13. Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 53 Traffic, by reinstating applicable fees for oversized and overweight structures, removing fees related to meter-bagging, removing duplicative language and providing an effective date. 26-1383 passed on second reading Pass
  25. 24 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  26. J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 14 - 27)
  27. 14. Approval of the August 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. 26-1404 passed Pass
  28. 27 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  29. 15. Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments, increasing the incentive amount by $1,000,000.00, totaling $2,000,000.00 for the development of 75 affordable senior rental housing units located at 5501 Huntwick Avenue and appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the Type B Affordable Housing Fund in FY 2026. 26-1323 passed on second reading Pass
  30. 16. Zoning Case No. ZN9336, Texas Tyler 31, LLC (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval). 26-1097 passed on second reading Pass
  31. 17. Zoning Case No. ZN9319, CC Leopard, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 8225 Stillwell Lane from the “IL” Light Industrial District to the “R-MH/PUD” Manufactured Home District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval). 26-1099 passed on second reading Pass
  32. 18. Zoning Case No. ZN9318, K & CB Investments, LLC (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1720 2nd Street from the “RM-1” Multifamily District to the “RM-1/SP” Multifamily District with a Special Permit providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval). 26-1101 passed on second reading Pass
  33. 32 PAGE BREAK
  34. 19. Ordinance annexing a 0.99-acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of CR 47 and FM 43 (Weber Rd) per petition by the landowner, Plaza Michoacana, Inc.; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 0.99 acre from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. 26-1282 passed on second reading Pass
  35. 20. Ordinance annexing a 1.377-acre tract of land located along the south side of FM 43 (Weber Rd), east of CR 47 and west of SH 286 per petition by the landowner, Weber/Crosstown Highway Properties, LLC; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 1.377 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. 26-1192 passed on second reading Pass
  36. 21. Ratification of a City Council Ordinance disapproving the Program, Expenditure, and Funding under the Termination, Settlement, and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; adjusting Type B Budget to withdraw funds from the terminated program for the Homewood Suite Incentive; directing the City Manager and City Staff not to make or facilitate payment; and providing for an effective date. 26-1403 passed on second reading Pass
  37. 36 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  38. 22. Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with one additional one-year option period with Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. of Camby, Indiana for 40% sodium permanganate solution, for Corpus Christi Water (CCW) in an amount not to exceed $2,324,334.60 and a potential amount up to $4,800,129.60 if all options are exercised, with FY 2026 funding of $193,695.00 from the Water Fund. 26-1268 passed Pass
  39. 23. Resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the software and support agreement with ESO Solutions, of Austin, Texas, for a continuing one-year subscription renewal and to include the addition of two software modules for inventory management and data reporting, for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with FY 2026 funding of $141,868.32 from the General Fund, and future renewals subject to sufficient annual budget appropriations. 26-1143 passed Pass
  40. 24. Motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas for Floodwall Upgrades at the Science Museum for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to design and construct a floodwall/bulkhead with concrete apron, provide flood protection, pedestrian connectivity, and Ship Channel operational improvements and City to reimburse Port of Corpus Christi Authority in an amount not to exceed $13,850,000 located in Council District 1 with FY 2026 funding available from prior Type A Sales Tax and new Type B Sales Tax fund. 26-1245 passed Pass
  41. 25. Motion authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas (PCCA) to include utility construction on City-owned portions of Sam Rankin Street from Port Avenue to IH-37 in an amount of $2,000,000.00 for a total not to exceed $4,500,000.00, located in Council District 1 with FY 2027 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund, Water Capital Fund, and Gas Capital Fund." 26-1384 passed Pass
  42. 41 General Consent Items
  43. 26. Resolution adopting the updated Title VI Plan as required by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to qualify for federal transportation funding and to ensure continued compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal nondiscrimination requirements. 26-1369 passed Pass
  44. 43 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  45. 27. Ordinance amending the Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with La Palmera Mall (Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP) to extend the existing agreement for an additional 10 years to recognize a reconfiguration of the mall. 26-1417 passed on first reading Pass
  46. K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
  47. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 28 - 29)
  48. 47 PAGE BREAK
  49. 28. Zoning Case No. ZN9151, MVR Construction Co Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6201 Greenwood Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial). 26-0900 passed on first reading Pass
  50. 29. Zoning Case No. ZN9079, MVR Construction Company Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5514 Greenwood Drive from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “RS-4.5/PUD” Single-Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommends approval). 26-1202 passed on first reading Pass
  51. M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 30)
  52. 30. Resolution establishing an ad hoc committee to review the City's procurement of professional services, including architectural and engineering services, and recommend improvements to City processes and applicable state law, as requested by Council Member Kaylynn Paxson. 26-1354 failed Fail
  53. N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 31)
  54. 31. City Annual Audit Plan Update 26-1343 held
  55. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 - 33)
  56. 32. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues regarding the status of the Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Next Sports Company, LLC., for Development of a Recreational Sports Complex, allegations against owners and contractors thereof, performance of work for said entities, City ordinances and state statutes related to allegations concerning the aforementioned entities, and enforcement thereof against other entities, including, but not limited to, alleged violations of Texas Penal Code 28.03 (criminal mischief including diversion of or installation of device on public water supply), unauthorized watering, and use of untested and unregistered backflow device. 26-1437 discussed in executive session
  57. 33. 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 rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to 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, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein and/or modified groundwater rights purchase and sale agreement(s) with Evangeline Laguna, L.P. and related entities for groundwater rights in San Patricio County. 26-1388 discussed in executive session
  58. P. ADJOURNMENT

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