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December 16, 2025 ·11:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 61 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 Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order. ▶ jump to 9:28
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Coronado, with Solid Rock Church. ▶ jump to 9:38
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Kendall Raines, 12th grader at Por Vida Academy. ▶ jump to 11:34
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 12:29
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 7) ▶ jump to 13:46
  7. 1. FY 2025 4th Quarter Budget and Finance Report 25-1936 presented ▶ jump to 14:05
  8. 2. Restaurant Licensing and Inspection Fees presented by Dr. Anita Kurian, Director of Public Health District 25-1863 presented ▶ jump to 27:29
  9. 3. Updated Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bylaws presented by Peter Collins, Director of Information Technology and CBCOG Executive Committee Member 25-1954 presented ▶ jump to 61:32
  10. 4. Corpus Christi Hooks Update presented by Brady Ballard, General Manager 25-1955 presented ▶ jump to 68:58
  11. 5. South Texas Water Authority / Seven Seas Water Project Update presented by Nick Winkelmann, Interim Chief Operating Officer of CCW 25-1956 presented ▶ jump to 70:51
  12. 6. Far Field Advisory Committee Update presented by Brett Van Hazel, Director of Water Supply Management 25-1957 presented ▶ jump to 83:08
  13. 7. Water Conservation Advisory Committee Update presented by Nick Winkelmann, Interim Chief Operating Officer, CCW 25-1967 presented ▶ jump to 103:51
  14. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 109:54
  15. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 8) ▶ jump to 111:13
  16. 8. Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Port of Corpus Christi Authority Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Village) Board 25-1840 held ▶ jump to 111:14
  17. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  18. I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 9 - 28) ▶ jump to 134:13
  19. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  20. 9. Approval of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. 25-1911 passed Pass
  21. 20 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  22. 10. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from Flint Hills Resources First Responders Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of $10,351.65 for funding for the purchase of seven replacement HAZMAT sensors for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $10,351.65 to the FY 2026 Fire Grants Fund. 25-1776 passed on second reading Pass
  23. 11. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from OxyChem First Responder Donation Program in the amount of $10,000.00 for funding toward the future purchase of a new multipurpose response vehicle for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $10,000.00 to the FY 2026 Fire Grants Fund. 25-1686 passed on second reading Pass
  24. 12. Zoning Case No. ZN8908, Big Fish Enterprises, LLC. (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 645 Everhart Road from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 25-1789 passed on second reading Pass
  25. 13. Zoning Case No. ZN8874, Pasadena Land Holdings, Inc. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 7801 Wooldridge Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 25-1790 passed on second reading Pass
  26. 14. Zoning Case No. ZN8741, Creamean Troy Louis LVG Trust (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 14861 and 14865 Granada Drive from the “RM-AT/IO” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with the Island Overlay to the “RM-AT/IO/PUD” Multifamily Apartment Tourist 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). 25-1791 passed on second reading Pass
  27. 26 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  28. 15. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement with Act Pipe and Supply, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $314,781.64 to purchase brass water service fittings for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $314,781.64 from the Water Fund. 25-0995 passed Pass
  29. 16. Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement, with three one-year options, with Scott Electric Company, of Corpus Christi in an amount not to exceed $153,800.00, with a potential up to $384,500.00 if options are exercised, for on-call electrical services needed by Corpus Christi Water at Sunrise Beach, Wesley Seale Dam, and Rincon Pump Station, with FY 2026 funding of $57,675.00 from the Water Fund. 25-1775 passed Pass
  30. 17. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with American Generator Services, LLC, of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $503,845.06, with a potential up to $1,511,535.18 if options are exercised, for generator preventive maintenance and emergency repairs at City facility locations for the Asset Management Department, with FY 2026 funding of $100,000.00 from the Facility Maintenance Fund. 25-1853 passed Pass ▶ jump to 135:10
  31. 30 Consent - Capital Projects
  32. 18. Motion to award a construction contract to South Texas Building Partners (STBP, Inc.), Corpus Christi, TX, for the new Corpus Christi Detention Center project in an amount not to exceed $4,852,511.00 located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from prior City Council approved Certificates of Obligation and 2026 Public Facilities Certificates of Obligation funds. 25-1667 passed Pass
  33. 19. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Hewitt/Santa Fe Wastewater Line Upsizing to Oso Water Reclamation Plant project in an amount up to $3,686,074.00, located in Council Districts 2 and 4, with FY 2026 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund. 25-1856 passed Pass
  34. 20. One-Reading ordinance authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas for design services in the amount of $15,000,000.00 and execution of a Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Garney Companies, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri for pre-construction services to assist in the design in the amount of $3,000,000.00 for the Evangeline/San Patricio Co. Groundwater Program; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund. 25-1940 passed on emergency Pass
  35. 21. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi, Texas for construction of Beach Access Road 3 from State Highway 361 to Beach with Concrete Pavement, minor utility improvements, lighting and drainage improvements in an amount up to $1,619,312.32, located in Council District 4, with FY 2026 funding available from the Street Bond 2020, 2022, Storm Water, and Water Funds. 25-1912 passed Pass
  36. 35 General Consent Items
  37. 22. Resolution amending the authorized representatives for Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool) transactions to reflect recent changes; and authorizing execution by the Mayor of the necessary TexPool document. 25-1759 passed Pass
  38. 23. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) Regarding the Design and Construction of the LNRA Facility Expansion for a spare pumping unit at Lake Texana; providing for City to pay all costs associated with the LNRA Facility Expansion project; approving LNRA’s contract with the Project Engineer Freese & Nichols, Inc. for design, bidding and construction oversight services in amount of $692,000 payable from the Raw Water Capital fund; requiring future City Council approval of the cost of the construction contract prior to LNRA contract award. 25-1859 passed Pass ▶ jump to 155:53
  39. 24. 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 $29,000,000 for authorized purposes, including the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Project and the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Reuse Project; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. 25-1938 passed Pass
  40. 39 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  41. 25. 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. 25-1779 passed on first reading Pass
  42. 26. 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. 25-1815 passed on first reading Pass
  43. 27. One-Reading ordinance designating Frost Bank as the depository for the City's municipal funds pursuant to Chapter 105, Local Government Code; and authorizing the City's Director of Finance & Procurement to execute a five-year depository services contract to commence on January 1, 2026. 25-1675 passed on emergency Pass ▶ jump to 161:20
  44. 28. 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. 25-1799 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 164:56
  45. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH ▶ jump to 167:52
  46. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 29 - 30) ▶ jump to 169:10
  47. 29. 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). 25-1836 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 169:16
  48. 30. 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). 25-1837 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 172:43
  49. L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 - 33) ▶ jump to 116:26
  50. 31. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Cities of Alice, Beeville, and Mathis regarding sharing of resources to improve water and wastewater services. 25-1930 passed Pass ▶ jump to 116:28
  51. 32. Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces County for participation in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven (TIRZ #7). 25-1902 passed Pass ▶ jump to 175:17
  52. 33. 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. 25-1820 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 176:11
  53. M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 34 - 35) ▶ jump to 183:47
  54. 34. Update on Warming Center Activation Plan and Unhoused Programs Administrator presented by Fire Chief Brandon Wade 25-1927 presented ▶ jump to 183:49
  55. 35. Hilliard Center Quarterly Update presented by Daniel Melise, OVG General Manager 25-1725 presented ▶ jump to 240:32
  56. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 36 - 38) ▶ jump to 167:43
  57. 36. 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. 25-1959 discussed in executive session
  58. 37. 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. 25-1862 discussed in executive session
  59. 38. 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 potential Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and potential interlocal agreement(s) with Nueces County and Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential financial or other incentive(s) to business prospects(s) that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City will be conducting economic development negotiations. 25-1861 discussed in executive session
  60. O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 272:47
  61. P. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 294:44