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December 9, 2025 ·11:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 54 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 6:10
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Reverend William T. Campbell, with Church of Good Shepherd. ▶ jump to 6:16
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Michaela Pena, 12th grader at Richard Milburn High School. ▶ jump to 7:46
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 8:32
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1) ▶ jump to 9:07
  7. 1. Update on Water Supply Projects, with a focus on the Evangeline Groundwater Project 25-1833 presented ▶ jump to 9:08
  8. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 45:04
  9. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2) ▶ jump to 47:12
  10. 2. Airport Board Marina Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Planning Commission Airport Zoning Commission Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee 25-1838 held ▶ jump to 47:13
  11. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  12. I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 20) ▶ jump to 64:01
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  14. 3. Approval of the November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. 25-1834 passed Pass
  15. 14 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  16. 4. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to fund overtime and fringe benefits for sworn officers for the Corpus Christi Police Department to work with the Red Cord Initiative Diversion Program; and appropriating $15,000 in the Police Grants Fund. 25-1673 passed on second reading Pass
  17. 5. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $31,030.00 for the purchase of five additional Panasonic in-car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $31,030.00 into the Police Grants Fund. 25-1639 passed on second reading Pass
  18. 6. Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $30,000,000.00 to the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) to provide for the costs of Nueces River Ground Water Wells project as identified in Sec. 17.18 (30) of S.B. 1 General Appropriations Act (89th Legislature); authorizing staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of the application and to execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the funds on behalf of the City as the applicant agency; amending the FY2026 Operating Budget. 25-1643 passed on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:00
  19. 7. Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $16,000,000.00 to the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) to provide for the costs of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Upgrades project as identified in Sec. 17.18 (31) of S.B. 1 General Appropriations Act (89th Legislature); authorizing staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of the application and to execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the funds on behalf of the City as the applicant agency; amending the FY2026 Operating Budget. 25-1668 passed on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:02
  20. 8. Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to reduce the speed limit on Staples Street between Saratoga Boulevard and 250 feet north of King Trail and reduce the speed limit on Whitecap Boulevard between Park Road 22 and Windward Drive; providing for penalty and publication. 25-1662 passed on second reading Pass
  21. 9. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from H-E-B in the amount of $75,000.00 for the Meals on Wheels program; and appropriating $75,000.00 to the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund. 25-1745 passed on second reading Pass
  22. 21 Consent - Capital Projects
  23. 10. Motion awarding a construction contract to H & S Constructors, Inc. of Corpus Christi for the Choke Canyon Dam - Sluice Gate #3 Replacement & Improvement Project in an amount up to $1,730,000.00 for the Total Base Bid plus Additive Alternate No. 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Raw Water Capital Fund. 25-1516 passed Pass
  24. 11. Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Blucher Park Wastewater Improvements project in the amount of $1,471,190.25, for a total contract value up to $1,711,210.25, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from Wastewater Capital Fund. 25-1830 passed Pass ▶ jump to 64:58
  25. 12. Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 3 with Central Air and Heating Service LLC, of Harlingen, TX, for the replacement of two existing 335-ton desiccant dehumidifiers at the Hilliard Center Arena, in an amount of $693,371 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,718,343.80, with funding available from Type A Sales Tax. 25-1737 passed Pass ▶ jump to 84:51
  26. 13. Resolution awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc., of Corpus Christi for reconstruction of East Surfside Boulevard, from Breakwater Avenue to Elm Street, with new hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings, upgraded street illumination, utility, and drainage improvements in an amount up to $2,170,052.56, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds. 25-1839 passed Pass
  27. 26 General Consent Items
  28. 14. Resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the County Road 69 roadway improvements associated with the FM 624 widening project with the City’s payment of $50,000.00 to TXDOT for construction costs, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding from the Street Fund. 25-1773 passed Pass
  29. 15. Consideration and approval of 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 $318,465,000 for authorized purposes, consisting of expenses related to projects approved by the City Council through the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating and capital budget; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. 25-1835 passed Pass
  30. 16. Resolution amending the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies document for FY 2026 to add the position of Deputy City Manager as an alternate member of the Investment Committee. 25-1628 passed Pass
  31. 17. Motion to approve the 2026 Annual Audit Plan 25-1792 passed Pass
  32. 18. Motion to recommend City Council approve the creation of an Incentive Pay Program for Professional Certifications and Licenses in the City Auditor's Office 25-1793 passed Pass
  33. 32 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  34. 19. 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 first reading Pass
  35. 20. 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 first reading Pass
  36. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH ▶ jump to 125:53
  37. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 - 23) ▶ jump to 100:05
  38. 21. 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 first reading Pass ▶ jump to 100:07
  39. 22. 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 first reading Pass ▶ jump to 102:57
  40. 23. 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 first reading Pass ▶ jump to 109:26
  41. L. RECESS TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 24) ▶ jump to 110:42
  42. 24. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation (CCHFC) to amend the list of authorized representatives for Texas Local Government Investment Pool transactions and authorizing execution of related documents by the President; consider a Resolution authorizing participation as a Managing Member in Costa Tarragona Apts LLC, an entity formed by HKSK Corp. in connection with its acquisition of the Costa Tarragona I and Costa Tarragona II Apartments, and approving an Amended and Restated Ground Lease covering both apartment projects combined; and consider a Resolution Authorizing the early payment and redemption of the 2005 Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Revenue Bonds (Costa Tarragona I Project) and matters pertaining thereto. 25-1780 held ▶ jump to 111:39
  43. M. RETURN TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL MEETING: ▶ jump to 125:39
  44. N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 25 - 26) ▶ jump to 130:58
  45. 25. Resolution authorizing Tax Agreements with the City of San Antonio, Texas, via the City Public Service Board (CPS), for total payments to the City of Corpus Christi of $1,770,000.00 for tax years 2024 through 2027 for the Barney Davis and Nueces Bay Power Plant properties operated by CPS Energy. 25-1864 passed Pass ▶ jump to 131:00
  46. 26. Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces County for Property Assessment and Collection for Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1. 25-1895 passed Pass ▶ jump to 133:30
  47. O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 27) ▶ jump to 135:01
  48. 27. 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Presentation by the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 25-1890 presented ▶ jump to 135:03
  49. P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28 - 30) ▶ jump to 125:45
  50. 28. 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 the Homewood Suites Investigation. 25-1800 discussed in executive session
  51. 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, 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. 25-1846 discussed in executive session
  52. 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 the Tax Increment Financing Act, Texas Tax Code § 311.001, et. Seq., existing and future Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) and interlocal agreement(s) with Nueces County and other taxing entities 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. 25-1926 discussed in executive session
  53. Q. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
  54. R. ADJOURNMENT