City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 57 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 Joshua Fraedrick.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by William Pyle, senior at Richard King 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. Policy Items for 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2)
- 2. Island Strategic Action Committee Landmark Commission
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 14)
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 3. Approval of the December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
- 14 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 4. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grant awards for a total amount of $12,906.00 from the Department of State Health Services through the Emergency Medical Services County Regional Advisory Council Grant Program for funding for emergency medical service supplies and equipment, education, and training for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $12,906.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.
- 5. Ordinance authorizing the B Corporation’s Texas State Aquarium (“TSA”) Parking Lot Project, totaling up to $2,000,000.00, from the B Corporation for TSA visitor parking lot infrastructure improvements; accepting and appropriating funding for the project totaling $2,000,000.00, from the B Corporation unreserved fund and amending the FY 2025-26 budget.
- 6. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, designating a contiguous geographic area within the extraterritorial jurisdictional limits of the city as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Corpus Christi; Describing the boundaries of the zone; Creating a board of directors for the zone; Creating subzones within the zone; Establishing a tax increment fund for the zone; Containing findings related to the creation of the zone; Providing a date for the termination of the zone; Providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance; Providing a severability clause; and Providing an effective date.
- 7. Ordinance accepting a grant of $7,000.00 from the Can’D Aid Foundation to support recycling and community engagement at large local events; and appropriating the amount in the FY 2026 Solid Waste Grants Fund.
- 8. Zoning Case No. ZN8885, Andrea and Daovone Xayasene (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5113 Larcade Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-6/SP” Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 9. Zoning Case No. ZN8910, Paul and Melba Savoy (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 3202 East Causeway Boulevard from the “CR-1” Resort Commercial District to the “RM-AT” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 21 PAGE BREAK
- 22 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 10. Resolution authorizing execution of a three-year supply agreement with two one-year option periods, with Hach Company, of Loveland, Colorado, in the amount of $2,700,000.00 to purchase necessary instruments, components, and reagent consumables to meet operational needs of Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $445,000.00 from the Water Fund and $210,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund, for a combined total of $655,000.00.
- 24 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 25 General Consent Items
- 11. One-reading emergency ordinance approving the twelfth amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 Project & Financing Plan to allow reimbursement, not to exceed $2,000,000.00, to government agencies that participate in the TIRZ #3 for demolition of publicly-owned buildings as approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 13, 2026.
- 12. Ordinance authorizing an amended Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments, in the amount of $1,000,000 for the development of 75 affordable senior rental housing units located at 5501 Huntwick Avenue; appropriating $1,000,000 from the Type B Affordable Housing Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Operating Budget.
- 13. Ordinance approving an amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (“TIRZ #2”) Operating Budget by authorizing the transfer of $2,100,166.00, from CIP reserve to the TIRZ #2 Operating Fund for the Briscoe King Pavilion Project; increasing funds in the amount of $2,100,166.00, for needed improvements and renovation to the Briscoe King Pavilion Project; appropriating $2,100,166.00, from the unreserved fund balance of the Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund; and amending the FY 2026 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 033730 by increasing expenditures by $2,100,166.00, for payment to Nueces County for the Briscoe King Pavilion Project.
- 14. Resolution of commitment to the Coastal Bend Water Alliance declaring unified commitment to the development of regional water supplies.
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15 - 18)
- 15. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $252,720.00 with MPM Development, LP to construct a water arterial transmission & grid main related to King’s Landing Unit 12 subdivision located north of the Lady Alexa Dr. and Lady Claudia St. intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $252,720.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3).
- 16. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $62,040.00 with MPM Development, LP to construct a water arterial transmission & grid main related to King’s Landing Unit 13 subdivision located north of the Lady Alexa Dr. and Lady Claudia St. intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $62,040.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3).
- 17. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $380,460.00 with MPM Development, LP to construct a 12-inch water arterial transmission grid main line for a proposed Phase-II residential development located off Yorktown Boulevard, southeast of Starry Rd. also known as Oso Creek Corner Unit 3; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $380,460.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 5).
- 18. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Collection Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement agreement up to $227,100.00 with MPM Development to construct an off-site sanitary sewer improvement for a proposed Phase-II residential development located off Yorktown Boulevard, southeast of Starry Rd. also known as Oso Creek Corner Unit 3 and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to the $227,100.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 5).
- L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 - 26)
- 19. Ordinance authorizing an agreement for the Provision and Sale of Recycled Water from the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant to Valero Refining - Texas, L.P.
- 20. Discuss and consider possible action to require General Public Comment to begin at 12:00 pm exactly and allow all registered speakers three (3) minutes to speak during Public Comment, regardless of residency effective January 27, 2026, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Sylvia Campos.
- 21. Discuss and consider possible action to eliminate Drought Exemption Fee, as requested by Council Members Sylvia Campos, Carolyn Vaughn, and Eric Cantu.
- 22. Discussion and possible action regarding the Type B Corporation Business Incentive Agreement with Next Sports Company, LLC, including related operational issues, actions involving utilities access, and the filing of criminal charges, and to provide direction to City Staff, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Sylvia Campos, and Carolyn Vaughn.
- 23. Discuss and consider possible action to receive a comprehensive report from Corpus Christi Animal Care Services on daily operations, staffing levels, intake and outcome data, and current challenges. Also an update on the timeline and process for filing the Animal Care Services Director position, with clarification on leadership continuity during the transition, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Kaylynn Paxson.
- 24. Discuss and consider possible action to adopt a zero-tolerance policy stating that the euthanization of healthy or treatable animals at Corpus Christi Animal Care Services for space, capacity, or operation reasons is strictly forbidden, will not be authorized, and will not be justified under any circumstances, with mandatory reporting and oversight to ensure compliance, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Kaylynn Paxson.
- 43 PAGE BREAK
- 25. Consideration and discussion of whether Ordinance No. 033350 (File No. 24-0256), relating to the Type B economic development agreement with Elevate QOF, LLC, was adopted in compliance with the City Charter, City Code, and Council procedural requirements, including but not limited to: 1. Whether the ordinance received two valid readings on separate dates as required, given passage on first reading on February 20, 2024, withdrawal from the February 27, 2024, agenda, and adoption on April 23, 2024; 2. Whether substantive changes to the ordinance caption, stated purpose, and funding justification between the first and second readings constituted amendments requiring a formal Council vote prior to final adoption; and 3. Whether the absence of a voted amendment affects the validity of the April 23, 2024, adoption. Receive a written legal and procedural analysis from Scott, Ray, Pemberton, & Goll, PLLC Attorneys at Law, followed by Council discussion and direction, including whether reconsideration, ratification, amendment, or other corrective action is required to ensure procedural compliance, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Sylvia Campos, and Gil Hernandez.
- 26. Discuss and consider possible action pertaining to the disclosing of information from an Executive Session and consequences if any, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Gil Hernandez, and Sylvia Campos.
- M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 27 - 28)
- 27. Corpus Christi Water Update on Water Supply with a focus on the Evangeline Project.
- 28. Update on the City’s Consent Decree with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the United States Department of Justice.
- N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 29 - 33)
- 29. 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, Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District, water wells, Special District Local Laws Code § 8811.001, et. Seq., Texas Water Code § 36.001, et. Seq., 31 TAC Chapter 356 and other regulations related to groundwater management, and Texas Gov’t Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the potential appointment of a member to the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
- 30. 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
- 31. 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 the State of Texas and federal government, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Water Development Board, the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District, other regulatory entities, and legal rights, property rights, and contracts related to potential purchase and value of property rights to land at/near the Nueces River and/or Cayamon Creek, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase and/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 property rights at or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
- 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 Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, statutes and regulations related to hotel occupancy taxes and audits and other collection activities related to hotel occupancy taxes.
- 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 a claim against the City by Raul Alonso, Jr. for personal injuries related to a motor vehicle accident, potential litigation concerning said claim, updates on litigation in other cases, and potential consideration of settlement(s) related to the aforesaid claim and/or lawsuit.
- O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
- P. ADJOURNMENT