City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 49 items
- 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.
- A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
- B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Greg Isaacs with Oso Creek Church.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Erin Brownlee (5th grader) & Miles Brownlee (3rd grader) at Joseph T. Dawson Elementary School.
- D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
- E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)
- 1. Completion of Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Projects at NAS Corpus Christi, presented by Ryan Skrobarcyzk, Director of Intergovernmental Relations.
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 14)
- 11 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Approval of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
- 13 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 3. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year lease agreement with Alvest Equipment Services (USA), LLC for 96 square feet of storage space located in the terminal of the Corpus Christi International Airport, in consideration of a monthly lease payment of $754.08.
- 4. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trust Fund Reimbursement Agreement up to $377,849.00 with V2 Ventures Partners, LLC to construct an off-site wastewater improvement for a proposed residential development located at the northeast intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Rombs Street, also known as Oso Vista Subdivision and authorizing future appropriation of Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to the $377,849.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement and Unified Development Code. (District 3).
- 5. Zoning Case No. ZN9048, Ruvanna Investments, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2601 David Street from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District to the “RS-TF” Two Family District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 6. Ordinance annexing a 5.240-acre tract of land located at the northeast corner of FM 2444 and SH 286 per petition by the landowner, Broadwalk Investments, LLC; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 5; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 5.240 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.
- 7. Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by removing Project 18-V (potential beach access road), a proposed C1 Collector located between SH361 and the beach, and providing for publication.
- 8. Ordinance authorizing mid-year budget adjustments and amending the Operating and Capital Budgets, as applicable, for fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY 2026) to account for the reduction of positions, to revise Parking Meter Revenue, to revise revenue transferred from the Parking Improvement Fund to the General Fund, to revise Type A and Type B Sales Tax Revenue, and appropriate Type A and Type B Funds for Capital Projects.
- 20 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 9. Motion authorizing Amendment No. 6 to the service agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for utility rate model development and consulting services for Corpus Christi Water in an amount up to $184,687.00, with FY 2026 funding from the Water Fund.
- 22 PAGE BREAK
- 10. Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Aclara Technologies, LLC, of St. Louis, Missouri, in an amount up to $3,110,850.00, with a potential up to $9,806,954.63 if options are exercised, to purchase meter transmission units used by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $778,000.00 from the Water Fund.
- 11. Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with McMahan Services, Ltd., of Cuero, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $322,200.00 for fire alarm and fire suppression services for the Asset Management Department, with FY 2026 funding of $26,850.00 from the Facility Maintenance Fund.
- 12. Motion authorizing execution of a service agreement with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc., of Irvine, California, with an office in Corpus Christi, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an amount up to $214,221.24 to complete Phase 2 of the access control system replacement project at the Corpus Christi International Airport, with FY 2026 funding from the Airport Fund.
- 26 General Consent Items
- 13. Resolution to approve the Capital Improvement Program submitted by the Art Community Center of Corpus Christi, Inc.
- 28 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 14. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trust Fund Reimbursement Agreement up to $2,280,573.90 with Mostaghasi George Development, LLC to construct a wastewater improvement for a proposed residential development located south of FM 43 and east of CR 43, also known as Kaspian Subdivision Unit 1 and authorizing future appropriation of Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to the $2,280,573.90 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement and Unified Development Code. (District 5).
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- 31 PAGE BREAK
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15 - 18)
- 15. Zoning Case No. ZN9183, Diego Vasquez (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 321 Waco Street from the “CI” Intensive Commercial District to the “CI/SP” Intensive Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 16. Zoning Case No. ZN8979, Gulfshores Joint Venture (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 14902 St Bartholomew Avenue from the “CR-2/IO” Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the “CR-2/IO/PUD” Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 17. Zoning Case No. ZN9288, Coastal Dunes, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6753 State Highway 361 (SH 361) from the “RM-AT” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District to the “RM-AT/PUD” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 18. Public Hearing and Ordinance authorizing a Fifth Substantial Amendment to the City of Corpus Christi's Fiscal Year 2021/Program Year 2020 Annual Action Plan (AAP) reprogramming funds from FY2021/PY2020 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $203,970.83, authorizing the submission of the Fifth Substantial Amendment and the execution of funding agreements, amendments, and other documents necessary to implement the Fiscal Year 2021/Program Year 2020 AAP.
- L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 - 21)
- 19. One-Reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas for Phase 2 construction services for the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project in an amount up to $91,337,222.00, establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $107,531,622.00 for the total construction of the project, including the reclaimed water transmission main, Oso Water Reclamation Plant pump station and wet well, and associated infrastructure that will be completed in May 2027; amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget; and establishing the City’s intent to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to any capital expenditures from the proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations to be issued by the City in an aggregate amount not to exceed $109,000,000.00, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
- 20. Motion directing the City Manager to comply with City Ordinance Chapter 12 ½ and order the HR Department Director to comply with all document and material requests for the City Auditor's HR compliance audit A24-SP2, as requested by Council Members Sylvia Campos, Kaylynn Paxson, and Gil Hernandez.
- 21. Motion to authorize staff to work with WSP for the execution of all documents necessary to apply for and accept the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Grant fund for the construction of the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant, as requested by Council Members Mark Scott, Everett Roy, and Roland Barrera.
- M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 23)
- 22. Animal Care Services Quarterly Update
- 23. Water Supply Update
- N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 24 - 26)
- 24. 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.
- 25. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to personnel matters and the City Manager and Texas Gov’t Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of a public officer or employee (including the City Manager).
- 26. 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 Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi et al, City Ordinance 24-0256; Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the Type B Corporation and Elevate QOF LLC, for a total incentive amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for Homewood Suites by Hilton at the corner of N Chaparral Street and Lomax Street; the contract between the Type B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC related to the foregoing, including potential consideration of fees for attorneys, engineers, other expert witnesses assisting in this case, deposition fees, and court costs and updates on litigation in other cases.
- O. ADJOURNMENT