City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 47 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 Rob Bailey with Southside Community Church.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Zoe Buentello, senior at Mary Carroll High 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. Presentation on Texas Recreation & Park Society Institute and Expo
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- H. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 13)
- 10 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Approval of the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
- 12 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 3. Ordinance amending Section 49-15 of the Corpus Christi Code to authorize easement encroachment licenses prior to encroachment.
- 4. Ordinance amending the existing “Project Financing Zone Number One, City of Corpus Christi, Texas” (the “Zone”) for the Hilliard Center Complex; making certain findings related thereto; directing that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts be notified of the amendments of the Zone; requesting that the Comptroller deposit incremental hotel-associated tax revenues from the amended Zone into a suspense account held in trust for the Qualified Project Activities; and containing other related matters.
- 5. Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by removing Projects 1-AO, 1-AN and 1-AM, proposed C1 Collectors located between IH 69 and CR 69; and providing for publication.
- 6. Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by reducing the classification of the proposed extension of Amanda Lane between FM 1889 and 2115 feet East of CR 73 from a proposed A2 Secondary Arterial to a proposed C1 Collector; and providing for publication.
- 7. Ordinance adopting the Padre/Mustang Island Mobility Plan as an element of Corpus Christi’s Comprehensive Plan.
- 18 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 19 General Consent Items
- 8. Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, for the FY 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program totaling $13,519,788.00, with a cash match of $3,379,947.00, to complete the Taxiway K Reconstruction and West Apron Expansion and the International Drive Rehabilitation Projects at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
- 9. Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an approximately 101-unit mixed income housing development known as Sea Gulf Villas located at 416 N. Chaparral Street as proposed by UDG Sea Gulf Villas, LTD.
- 10. Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an approximately 64-unit affordable housing development known as Palms at Gollihar located on 5.25 acres of Greenwood Drive at Gollihar Road to be developed by TG 110, Inc. and Prospera Housing Community Services.
- 11. Resolution authorizing the purchase of 58 replacement and 14 additional light and heavy vehicles and equipment by various departments, of which all 72 units will be outright purchases, for a combined total amount of $3,427,798.65, with such items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated, with FY 2026 funding from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund.
- 12. Resolution supporting the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), and urging Congressional and Department of War support for its continued operations and growth.
- 25 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 13. Ordinance authorizing a five year lease with Sinister LLC with monthly rent of $300 for use of the city owned property located at 1401 Leopard Street for a parking lot, located in Council District 1.
- I. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
- K. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 14 - 22)
- 14. A resolution relating to establishing the City's intention 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 $410,000,000 for authorized purposes, including the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Project, pump station and conveyance system, and the Brackish Water Desalination Plant Project; Authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
- 15. Ordinance authorizing a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas for design, procurement, assembly, commissioning and operation of a containerized brackish water desalination plant in the amount of $43,548,474.00 for the CCW Containerized Brackish Water Treatment Plant project; authorizing construction contracts for ancillary improvements required for the brackish treatment plant in an amount up to $11,451,526.00; authorizing emergency construction contracts for the pump station and conveyance system from the Western Well Field to ON Stevens WTP in an amount up to $120,000,000.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
- 16. Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Master Services Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas for construction management and inspection services in the amount of $13,065,100.00, for a total contract amount of $28,465,100.00; and Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract with Garney Companies, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri for construction services in the amount of $182,389,792.00, for a total contract amount of $185,389,792.00, for the Evangeline/San Patricio Co. Groundwater Program; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
- 17. Ordinance authorizing execution of a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nancy Fleming Shelton, Trustee of the Nancy Fleming Shelton Trust u/w/o Roger Fleming, Zorilla-Malone Properties, Ltd, Lynn O’Connor Carter, Nancy O’Connor and T. Michael, each Individually and as Co-Trustees of the Mary Madeline O’Connor Family Exempt Trust and the Mary Madeline O’Connor Family Non-Exempt Trust for purchase of Li Ranch as part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project in an amount up to $38,000,000.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
- 18. Motion awarding a construction contract to South Texas Building Partners, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the construction of the Northside Aquatics Center in the Hillcrest area in an amount up to $8,709,077.22, located in Council District 1 with FY2026 funding available from Bond 2024 and Metropolitan Planning Organization reimbursement.
- 19. Ordinance authorizing execution of a five-year lease agreement, with two five-year options, with Big Johnson Fuel & Lubricants, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a marine fuel station at the Coopers Alley L-Head, in consideration of monthly lease payments of $500 for the first year, $500 a month plus $0.05 per gallon of all fuel sold thereafter, with a 10% increase in base rent after the first lease term, and an increase of 3% annually thereafter.
- 20. Resolution authorizing the second amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Mustang and North Padre Islands Beach Parking Permit System between the City of Corpus Christi, City of Port Aransas, and Nueces County to increase the beach parking permit fees and modify the revenue distribution, beginning in calendar year 2027.
- 21. Ordinance amending Sections 19-1, 19-33, 19-49, and 38-9 of the Corpus Christi Code to amend fee schedules for food establishments and adopt a reinspection fee in compliance with Senate Bill 1008; providing for penalty; and providing for publication.
- 22. Motion to discuss and act on expanding the purpose and actions of the conservation plan committee to include evaluation and recommendations for standards pertaining to technology and measures that increase fresh water conservation efforts for our various rate category users. Also to work with staff to assess system water loss actual amounts and develop a plan to reduce or eliminate that loss. Also to work with staff to develop recommendations for drought or water supply issue related curtailment measures appropriate for the various rate category users during restricted periods, as requested by Council Members Kaylynn Paxson, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez.
- L. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 23 - 24)
- 23. Water Supply Update
- 24. Presentation by Corpus Christi Police Department on findings of Homewood Suites Investigation (to be presented after Executive Session).
- M. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 25 - 27)
- 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 Secretary and Texas Gov’t Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee (including the City Secretary).
- 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 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.
- 27. 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 Homewood Suites Investigation, potential updates on litigation in related civil cases and other lawsuits, and potential consideration of attorneys fees related thereto
- N. ADJOURNMENT