City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 48 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 Mr. Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Jaylynn Alliana Tobias, 12th grader at Tuloso Midway 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. City Manager Recap of Community Engagement for Water Supply Projects, and CCW Water Supply Update
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2)
- 2. Ethics Commission (Members are appointed by two-thirds vote of the full Council - 6 votes) Landmark Commission Library Board Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Island) Board Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (North Beach) Board
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 14)
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 3. Approval of the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
- 14 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 4. Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 30-year ground lease Landfill Gas and Lease Agreement with Corpus Christi Renewables, LLC (CCR) for payment to the City to install and maintain the transmission pipeline from El Centro Landfill to Cefe Venezuela Landfill; to charge CCR a fee for construction of the pipeline up to $1,208,000.00; to set an annual fee for operation of the pipeline; and to allow CCR to utilize the Cefe Venezuela Landfill gas facility to process gas from El Centro Landfill; and generate additional revenue; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings)
- 5. Ordinance authorizing a budget adjustment and amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for the parking lot expansion and resurfacing project at Gabe Lozano Golf Course, with funding from the Golf Center Fund in the amount of $400,000.
- 6. Zoning Case No. ZN8622, John Tompkins (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 14762 Running Light Drive from the “RM-AT/IO” Multifamily District with the Island Overlay to the “RM-AT/IO/PUD” Multifamily 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).
- 18 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 7. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement with two additional one-year option periods with Core & Main LP, for the purchase of ductile iron pipe fittings for Corpus Christi Water (CCW), for an amount of $195,730.00, with a potential amount of $587,190.00 if options are exercised, with FY 2026 funding of $195,730.00 from the Water Fund.
- 20 Consent - Capital Projects
- 8. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with BRW Architects, College Station, TX, to provide design, and bid phase services for the new 17,000 sqft. Fire Station No.9 (Leopard Street), located in Council District 1 in an amount not to exceed $814,528.00, with FY 2026 funding available from the G.O. Bond 2024 Fund.
- 9. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with BRW Architects, College Station, TX, to provide design and bid phase services for the new 13,000 sqft. Fire Station No. 11 (Airline Road), located in Council District 4 in an amount not to exceed $623,000.00, with FY 2026 funding available from the G.O. Bond 2024.
- 10. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Cotten/Landreth Architects, Inc., dba CLK Architects & Associates, of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid and construction phase services for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Control Center in an amount up to $391,450.00, located in Council District 4, with FY 2025 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
- 24 General Consent Items
- 11. Resolution authorizing special leave of absence under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association.
- 12. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $212,981.28 for the FY 2025 Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects under the Homeland Security Grant Program from the Texas Office of the Governor for funding for the purchase of a HAZMAT Response Robot for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
- 27 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 13. Ordinance accepting and appropriating the 2026 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) grant in the amount of $209,232.00 for the General Set Aside and $55,371.00 for the Youth Set Aside, totaling $264,603.00; authorizing the execution of funding agreements, and other documents necessary to implement the 2026 program; and amending the FY2026 Operating Budget.
- 14. Ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances to make following changes to City boards, commissions, and committees: (1) Revise the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to add an ex-officio member appointed by the CEO of Visit Corpus Christi and add a statement of preferred representation from each Council district; (2) Discontinue the Citizens Advisory Health Board; (3) Revise the Sister City Committee to reflect transfer of Sister City services to contractor United Corpus Christi Chamber; (4) Discontinue the Commission on Children & Youth; (5) Discontinue the Flood Mitigation Hazard Information Committee; (6) Discontinue the Human Relations Commission; (7) Rename the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee to the Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee; and (8) Revise the Transportation Advisory Commission as a subcommittee of the Planning Commission.
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15 - 17)
- 15. Zoning Case No. ZN8855, William Mays (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
- 16. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $394,296.00 with MPM Development, LP to construct a water arterial transmission & grid main related to King’s Landing Unit 11 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 $394,296.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3).
- 17. Ordinance authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with MPM Development, LP to reimburse the developer up to $944,506.80 for the City’s share of the cost to construct Lady Alexa Drive and Castle Black Drive with Roller Compacted Concrete for the King’s Landing Unit 11 subdivision in accordance with the Pilot Program for Roller Compacted Concrete Roadway Improvements. (District 3)
- L. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 18)
- 18. Briefing on the Civitan Service Center Master Plan, the City’s Complex for Animal Care, Fleet, Parks, Police, Public Works, Solid Waste, Storm Water, and Water.
- M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 - 21)
- 19. Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Richter Architects of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the new Public Works Facility in an amount up to $1,464,088.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the Storm Water Capital Fund.
- 20. Ordinance authorizing execution of a 40-year lease agreement with Dlugosch III, LLC, DBA The Texan Stores, with one additional 10-year option to renew, for eight acres at the Corpus Christi International Airport to construct and operate a convenience store and fueling station; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings)
- 21. Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, to remove a section of Freds Folly Drive, located between Master Channel 31 and Yorktown Boulevard; and providing for publication, as requested by City Council members Roland Barrera, Mark Scott, and Everett Roy.
- N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 22 - 25)
- 22. 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 Manager and Texas Gov’t Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of a public officer or employee (including the City Manager).
- 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 rules and regulations of the state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, Texas PUC, other regulatory entities, public utility agencies, seawater desalination, and potential contracts related to desalination and/or potable water, desalinated seawater, electric power generation, and the disposal of brine from said activities.
- 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 Type B Corporation Business Incentive Agreement(s) and related documents with Next Sports Company, LLC for Development of a Recreational Sports Complex.
- 25. 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.
- O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
- P. ADJOURNMENT