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October 21, 2025 ·11:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 53 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.
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Matthew Morse with Parkway Presbyterian Church.
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Julian Johnson, 12th grader at South Texas Science and Technology.
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
  6. E. PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. F. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 3)
  8. 1. Introduction of Dr. Anita Kurian, Director of Public Health 25-1646 presented
  9. 2. H-E-B sponsorship of Corpus Christi Museum Admissions 25-1641 presented
  10. 3. Items Benefiting the Community on the October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda 25-1647 presented
  11. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
  12. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  13. I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 15)
  14. 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  15. 4. Approval of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. 25-1629 passed Pass
  16. 15 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  17. 5. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $15,000.00 from the National Recreation & Park Association for use by the Parks & Recreation Department for the Heart Your Park Volunteer Days and appropriating $15,000.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund. 25-1448 passed on second reading Pass
  18. 6. Zoning Case No. ZN8853, Eduardo Gonzalez (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 4921 Kostoryz Road from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 25-1518 passed on second reading Pass
  19. 18 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  20. 7. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year cooperative agreement with De La Garza Fence Company of San Antonio, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, in the amount not to exceed $175,550.00 for the purchase and installation of a chain-link fence for the Public Works Department Materials Yard, with FY 2025 funding of $87,775.00 from the Streets Fund and $87,775.00 from the Storm Water Fund. 25-1402 passed Pass
  21. 8. Motion authorizing execution of amendment #1 to the service agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson, LLP for delinquent fine collection services for Municipal Court to extend the term of the agreement for five years. 25-1593 passed Pass
  22. 9. Motion authorizing a one-time purchase of a compressed natural gas storage tank from ZeitEnergy, LLC of Irving, Texas for $137,700.00 for the City's CNG fleet with FY 2026 funding from the Gas Fund. 25-1365 passed Pass
  23. 22 Consent - Capital Projects
  24. 10. Motion authorizing three change orders with Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi for the Residential Street Rebuild Program for FY 2026 to reconstruct residential streets as planned in the Rapid Pavement Program in the amount of $3,000,000.00 each for a total amount up to $9,000,000.00 for (1) Base Bid 2 for a restated contract amount up to $15,000,000.00, (2) Base Bid 5 for a restated contract amount up to $15,000,000.00, and (3) Base Re-Bid 4 for a restated contract amount up to $15,000,000.00, located city-wide, with FY26 funding available from Residential Street Reconstruction Fund, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water and Gas Capital Funds. 25-1500 passed Pass
  25. 11. Resolution awarding a construction contract to MAX Underground Construction, LLC of Corpus Christi for the reconstruction of Castenon Street, from Trojan Drive to Delgado Street, with new asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, signage, pavement markings, ADA ramps and utility improvements in an amount up to $3,574,312.30, located in Council District 3 with FY 2026 funding available from the Street Bond 2018, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds. 25-1569 passed Pass
  26. 12. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Weaver & Jacob Constructors, Inc., of Cuero, Texas for the Commodore Park Improvements project to construct Phase I improvements to include a covered basketball court pavilion, tennis courts, pickleball courts, fenced playground area, concrete walking trail, picnic area, concrete parking lot with golf cart parking, and park lighting in an amount up to $3,448,147.00, located in Council District 4, with FY 2026 funding available from the G.O. Bond 2024. 25-1582 passed Pass
  27. 26 General Consent Items
  28. 13. Resolution authorizing execution of Interlocal Agreements for participation in the Coastal Bend Public Safety Radio System. 25-1490 passed Pass
  29. 14. Resolution approving the 2026 calendar year City Council meeting schedule. 25-1642 passed Pass
  30. 29 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  31. 15. 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. 25-1574 passed on first reading Pass
  32. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
  33. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 16 - 19)
  34. 16. Zoning Case No. ZN8548, Al Development, Inc. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6502 Holly Road from the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend denial)(3/4 favorable vote required to overrule Planning Commission). withdrawn Pass
  35. 17. 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). 25-1408 passed on first reading Pass
  36. 18. Motion authorizing city manager or designee to execute a Deferment Agreement (“Agreement”) with Solid Rock Commercial Properties, Ltd (“Developer”), for the construction of paving, storm sewer, water, and sanitary sewer improvements at Solid Rock Industrial Park - Phase 1. 25-1564 passed Pass
  37. 19. Resolution authorizing the reuse of city parkland for the Civitan Service Center to be located at Sacky Park in Council District 3. 25-0618 passed Pass
  38. L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 - 25)
  39. 20. One-Reading ordinance authorizing execution of a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with Evangeline/Laguna, LP in the amount of $169,491,700.00; execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Sinton and an Agreement with St. Paul Water Supply Corporation for possible remediation activities due to the Evangeline Groundwater Project; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund. 25-1634 passed on emergency Pass
  40. 21. 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 $169,500,000 for authorized purposes, including the Evangeline groundwater rights project; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. 25-1665 passed Pass
  41. 22. Resolution to authorize petitions and other appropriate information and documents to be submitted to the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District to include City-owned properties in the District under Texas Water Code section 36.321. 25-1663 passed as amended Pass ▶ jump to 0:09
  42. 23. Motion authorizing a Short-term non-refundable Option for Potable Water Reservation and Diversion Contract with the Nueces River Authority to reserve 56,007-acre feet per year (50 MGD) from the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Plant in the amount of $2,737,622.16, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water Fund. 25-1554 passed Pass ▶ jump to 52:13
  43. 24. Resolution casting votes for candidate(s) for the Nueces County Appraisal District Board of Directors 25-1601 passed Pass ▶ jump to 114:27
  44. 25. Resolution approving the Skatepark for Billish Park CIP Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (“TIRZ #2”) Project in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00; appropriating and transferring $850,000.00 from the Sand Dollar CIP TIRZ #2 Paper Street Project to the Skatepark for Billish Park CIP TIRZ #2 Project. 25-1661 passed Pass ▶ jump to 119:00
  45. M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 26 - 27)
  46. 26. Hydrogeological Analysis and Modeling for the Nueces Groundwater Project and the Evangeline Groundwater Project by INTERA 25-1636 presented
  47. 27. City Manager Recap of Community Engagement for Water Supply Projects, and CCW Water Supply Update 25-1664 withdrawn
  48. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28 - 30)
  49. 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 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. 25-1649 discussed in executive session
  50. 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 the state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, other regulatory entities, and legal rights, property rights, and contracts related to potable water monitoring and/or sampling, and/or the production, purchase, and/or sale of water, including desalinated seawater and other sources and any legal issues related to a potential Short-term non-refundable Option for Potable Water Reservation and Diversion Contract with the Nueces River Authority. 25-1666 discussed in executive session
  51. 30. 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). 25-1656 withdrawn
  52. O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 12:22
  53. P. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 124:56