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September 1, 2026 ·11:30 AM Final

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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 Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson to call the meeting to order.
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Matthew Morse with Parkway Presbyterian Church.
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by John Pena, senior at Premier High School.
  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: (ITEM 1)
  7. 1. North Beach Infrastructure Improvements Update 26-1380
  8. F. PUBLIC COMMENT - APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. To speak during this public comment period on a City-related matter or agenda item, you must sign up before the meeting begins. Each speaker is limited to a total of no more than 3 minutes per speaker. You will not be allowed to speak again on an item when the Council is considering the item. Time limits may be restricted further by the Mayor at any meeting. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Written comments may be submitted at https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary/. Electronic media that you would like to use may only be introduced into the City system if approved by the City's Communications Department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Communications at 361-826-3211 to coordinate. This is a public hearing for all items on this agenda.
  9. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2)
  10. 2. Building Standards Board Corpus Christi B Corporation Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Ethics Commission 26-1345
  11. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  12. I. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 3 - 15)
  13. 3. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning October 1, 2026; authorizing personnel complements; authorizing various contracts and amendments funded by the budget; 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.) 26-1371
  14. 4. 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
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  16. 5. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Budget beginning October 1, 2026. 26-1370
  17. 6. Public Hearing and First Reading 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 $0.5997744, which is effectively a 0.50% percent increase in the tax rate.”) 26-1084
  18. 7. 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
  19. 8. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 12. Ordinance amending Section 14-1341 of the Corpus Christi Code to add a fee for processing petitions for annexation. 26-1376
  23. 15. Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks and 53 Traffic, by revising applicable rates, fees, provisions and providing an effective date. 26-1383
  24. J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 16 - 21)
  25. 16. Approval of the August 13 and 20, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and August 18 and 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. 26-1364
  26. 29 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  27. 17. Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund. 26-1024
  28. 18. 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
  29. 19. Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 5 to amend Short-Term Rental Regulations, including modifying the definition of Type 1 and Type 2 short-term rentals; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and publication. 26-1337
  30. 33 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  31. 20. Resolution renewing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City, Nueces County, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for a five-year term with an automatic additional one-year extension, with Nueces County and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority each making an annual individual contribution of $10,000.00 to the Local Emergency Planning Committee Fund and the City providing an in-kind contribution for office space, utilities, and related services, to enhance emergency response preparedness for hazardous materials for the Local Emergency Response Planning Committee. 26-0978
  32. 35 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  33. 21. 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
  34. K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
  35. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 25)
  36. 22. 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
  37. 23. 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
  38. 24. 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
  39. 25. 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
  40. M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 26 - 28)
  41. 26. One-Reading ordinance awarding a Design-Build contract to Corpus Christi Desalination Partners, LLC for 60% design services, design and construction of the demonstration plant and development and verification of the GMP in an amount up to $78,610,000.00 for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant Project; appropriating funds and amending the FY 2026 Budget, with funding available from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT). 26-0840
  42. 27. One-Reading ordinance authorizing a professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. for Owner’s Representative Services, which includes the Independent Cost Estimator, in an amount up to $9,500,000.00 for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant Project; appropriating funds and amending the FY 2026 Budget, with funding available from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT). 26-0851
  43. 28. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson. 26-1354
  44. N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 29 - 31)
  45. 29. Briefing by IDE with John Byrum, Executive Director of the Nueces River Authority, on the Harbor Island Desalination Project, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson. 26-1372
  46. 30. City Annual Audit Plan Update, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson. 26-1343
  47. 31. Water Supply Update 26-1310
  48. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 32)
  49. 32. 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. 26-1311
  50. P. ADJOURNMENT