City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 46 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 Brian Hill with First Baptist Church.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Adam Copeland, senior at Annapolis Christian Academy.
- D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
- E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
- 1. National Beach Safety Week, May 18 - May 25 (Parks and Recreation)
- 2. 49th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, May 16, 2026
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 15)
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 3. Approval of the May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
- 14 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 4. Ordinance approving a lease estoppel to the ground lease with Dlugosch III, LLC (DBA The Texan Stores) at the Corpus Christi International Airport, acknowledging the ground lease and consenting to the Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate and Agreement; authorize execution of all documents necessary and related to the agreement; and provide for an effective date.
- 5. An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026”, for the third issuance of bonds from the Bond 2022 authorization and the first issuance of bonds from the Bond 2024 authorization, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, within set parameters; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of related engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
- 6. An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of its Utility System Senior Lien Revenue Improvement and/or Refunding Bonds in one or more series (as designated by purpose and series) for water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas utility improvements in an amount not to exceed $500,000,000 and refinancings in an amount not to exceed $113,175,000, within set parameters; making provisions for the payment and security thereof by a first and prior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the City’s utility system on a parity with certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations; stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on parity therewith, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of one or more series of bonds, including the approval and distribution of one or more official statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying agent/registrar agreements, one or more escrow agreements, and one or more purchase contracts; complying with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously executed with the Depository Trust Company; delegating authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of each series of Bonds; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
- 7. Public Hearing and Ordinance ratifying the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) submitted to HUD on August 15, 2025, and approving the FY 2026 AAP’s Substantial Amendment No. 1; accepting $160,098.00 of funding from the Ed Rachel Foundation for qualified programs; awarding $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries’ Safe at Home Program, $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries’ Wave Academy, and $50,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Repair Program from the General Fund; appropriating $160,098.00 in the General Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Operating Budget.
- 19 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 8. Motion authorizing execution of a four-year co-operative purchase agreement with EGSW LLC of San Antonio, in an amount of $933,240.00, for the purchase of Micro-Solve, a preventative grease and odor solution utilized at wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, with FY 2026 funding in the amount of $116,655.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 9. Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with Hach Company of Loveland, Colorado, in an amount up to $1,609,255.50 for annual preventative maintenance and instrument calibration services at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, the Water Quality Testing Offices, the Water Utilities Lab, and Wastewater Treatment Plants for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $231,101.00 from the Water Fund and $32,491.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 10. Resolution authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with Pure Technologies, of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, for an amount of $340,549.50, for in-service treated water leak detection and mapping of Laguna Madre Crossing and Port Aransas Pipelines, with FY 2026 funding from the Water Fund.
- 11. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with three one-year options, with Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, LLC, of Leola, Pennsylvania, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $232,725.00, with a potential up to $930,900.00 if the options are exercised, for chemical testing and analysis of water and wastewater samples for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $25,800.00 from the Water Fund and $90,562.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 12. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with G.P. Transport, Inc., of Gregory in an amount up to $842,975.00, with a potential up to $2,530,425.00 if the options are exercised, for the purchase of backfill materials needed for water line repairs for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $562,317.00 from the Water Fund.
- 13. Motion authorizing execution of two three-year service agreements for temporary staffing with AG|CM of Corpus Christi and ND Global Consulting Services Inc. of McKinney, Texas, in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 each, to provide support needed with Capital Improvement Program projects located citywide for the Engineering Services Department, with FY 2026 funding of $1,501,382.00 from the Engineering Services Fund.
- 26 Consent - Capital Projects
- 14. Motion awarding a construction contract to Bonco, LLC, of Driscoll, Texas, for the Asset Management Service Center Secure Enclave project for installation of a 8,700 LF new heavy-duty chain-link fence and motorized access points in an amount not to exceed $1,272,770.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the City Facilities CIP fund.
- 28 General Consent Items
- 15. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for the FY 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program for funding in the amount of $3,375,000.00 for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator Project with a cash match of $1,125,000.00 from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
- 30 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 16)
- 16. Zoning Case No. ZN9181, America Alfa Group, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 12937 Hearn Road from the “RS-6” Single Family District to the “RS-TF” Two Family Zoning District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 17 - 19)
- 17. One-Reading ordinance awarding a Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston, Texas for pre-construction services, purchase of long-lead items and initiation of construction for the force main installation for the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project in an amount up to $16,194,400.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
- 18. Ordinance approving policies to be implemented during Level 1 Water Emergency.
- 19. Per Council Policy 16.d., we are requesting that the following item be placed on the next available City Council agenda, which is May 12, 2026, for discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the city’s utility payment arrangements policies for seniors aged 65 and older and veterans with the goal of making payments more accessible and affordable to prevent disruption of essential water service, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Gil Hernandez.
- M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 20)
- 20. Water Supply Update
- N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 21 - 24)
- 21. 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, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, other regulatory entities, and legal rights, property rights, and contracts related to purchase, lease, storage and/or sale of property rights for natural gas, including potential underground gas storage facilities and/or reservoirs near the Agua Dulce Hub and/or County Road 87 and/or County Road 22 and/or County Road 20, 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 the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
- 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 personnel matters of the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District.
- 23. 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; potential extensions thereto and performance thereunder, and updates on litigation in other cases, as requested by Council Members Sylvia Campos, Kaylynn Paxson, and Gil Hernandez.
- 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.
- O. ADJOURNMENT