City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 65 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 Pastor Rick Milby with Corpus Christi Cross Project.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Hudson Davis, 4th grader at Windsor Park Elemenary 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: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
- 1. Overview of City Council 3-month Agenda Forecast Planning Tool
- 2. Update on Alternative Water Supply Projects
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 29)
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 3. Approval of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
- 14 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 4. Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of its utility system senior lien revenue improvement and/or refunding bonds in one or more series (as designated by purpose and series) for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utility improvements in an amount not to exceed $181,000,000 and refinancings in an amount not to exceed $162,385,000, within set parameters and according to the City Council adopted Capital Improvement Plan, and the plan of finance set by the City’s financial advisors; making provisions for the payment and security thereof by a first and prior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the City’s utility system on a parity with certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations; stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a parity therewith; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of one or more series of bonds, including the approval and distribution of one or more official statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying agent/registrar agreements, one or more escrow agreements, and one or more purchase contracts; complying with the requirements imposed by the Letter of Representations previously executed with the depository trust company; delegating authority to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director of Finance and Procurement to execute certain documents relating to the sale of each series of bonds; and providing an effective date.
- 5. Ordinance approving a mid-year budget adjustment in an amount of $4,077,839.00 for the Animal Care Services department including appropriating $2,183,664.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue interest funds for the addition of three full-time positions for Animal Care Services (ACS), for ACS capital improvement projects, and ACS equipment; amending the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Budget by $1,894,175.00.
- 6. Ordinance amendment Chapter 12 1/2 of the City Code of Ordinances to modify audit standards and make other edits.
- 7. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $322,684.80 with MPM Development, LP to construct a wastewater trunk line related to King’s Landing Unit 8 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 $322,684.80 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3).
- 8. Zoning Case No. ZN8545, M&R Home Solutions, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2345 Yorktown Blvd 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).
- 20 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 9. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year agreement, with two one-year options to renew, with Lindenwood Education System dba South Texas Vocational Technical Institute of St. Charles, Missouri, with a location in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $300,000.00, with a potential of up to $900,000.00 if the options are exercised, for Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) training for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of $150,000.00 from the Water Fund and $150,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 10. Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with Cummins Southern Plains, LLC, dba Cummins Sales and Service, of Arlington, Texas, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $144,880.39, with a potential up to $434,641.17 if options are exercised, for preventative maintenance and the purchase of parts for 10 generators at various wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, with FY 2025 funding of $144,880.39 from the Wastewater Fund.
- 11. Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement with the option to extend two, one-year periods with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, in the amount of $1,500,000 with a potential amount of $4,500,000 for striping, pavement markings, and signage maintenance for the Public Works Department, with FY 2025 funding of $700,000 from the Street Maintenance Fund.
- 12. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year professional services agreement with OpenGov, Inc., of Dover, Delaware for $101,880.00 to implement a custom configuration and integration of the Public Works Department’s permitting module with the City’s current merchant payment processor’s system, with FY2025 funding of $101,880.00 from the Streets Fund.
- 13. Motion authorizing execution of Change Order No. 5 with Intergraph Corporation, through its Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division, of Madison, Alabama, for the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and records management software implementation project for additional on-site workshop configuration sessions, training, and integrations in the amount of $250,000.00, with FY 2025 funding from the MetroCom Fund.
- 14. Motion authorizing execution of a two-year agreement with e-Builder, Inc., of Sunrise, Florida, through a federal GSA contract, for a software subscription in an amount of $358,177.54 and a managed services agreement in an amount of $129,672.54, for a combined total amount of $487,850.08, to renew the necessary licenses, provide professional services, provide technical support, and provide maintenance, with FY2025 funding from the Engineering Services Fund.
- 15. Motion to authorize the execution of a two-year order form with Infor US, Inc., in the amount of $262,500.00 for the purchase of additional user software licenses for Finance and Human Resources, with FY 2025 funding of $131,250.00 from the Information Technology Fund.
- 16. Motion authorizing execution of a cooperative service agreement with PSI JF Petroleum Group, Inc., dba JF Petroleum Group, of McAllen, Texas, through the Sourcewell Cooperative, for an amount up to $186,253.54 to upgrade the existing fuel management system at the Corpus Christi International Airport, with FY 2025 funding of $121,911.16 from Airport Operating Funds and $65,342.38 from Customer Facility Charge Funds.
- 17. Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year option periods, with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, dba Siddons Martin Environmental Group, of Houston, Texas, for McNeilus replacement parts and equipment for repairs to City waste collection trucks for the Asset Management Department, in an amount up to $275,000.00, with a potential total amount of up to $825,000.00 if both one-year option periods are exercised, with FY 2025 funding in the amount of $114,583.33 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
- 18. Motion authorizing the purchase of 16 replacement roll-off containers from Keystone Waste Solutions, LLC of Rhome, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for $154,234.00 for Solid Waste Services, with FY 2025 funding from the General Fund.
- 19. Motion authorizing a one-time purchase of galvanized and insulated meter gas valves for $132,800.00 from A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., of Dubuque, Iowa, for use by the Gas Department, with FY 2025 funding from the Gas CIP Fund.
- 32 Consent - Capital Projects
- 20. Motion awarding eleven (11) Master Service Agreements for professional engineering services to nine (9) firms in an amount not to exceed $5,700,000.00 per year with an aggregate three-year amount not to exceed $17,100,000.00 for Solid Waste, Stormwater, Wastewater, and Water, to support the Capital Improvement Program with projects located Citywide, with FY 2025 funding available from the Capital Program and operating budgets.
- 21. Motion awarding five Master Service Agreements for professional architectural services to five firms in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per year with an aggregate three-year not to exceed amount of $11,250,000.00 for City facilities and Park Capital Improvement Program projects, located Citywide, with FY 2025 funding available from the Capital Program and operating budgets.
- 22. Motion authorizing an agreement with American Electric Power to install twenty-six (26) new LED, concrete light poles for the Swantner Park Lighting project in an amount up to $75,904.43 to provide nighttime visibility and safety along the seawall for park visitors, located in Council District 2, with FY 2025 funding available from the Parks Capital Fund.
- 36 General Consent Items
- 23. Motion authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Department of Public Safety (DPS), to allow DPS access to the Coastal Bend Public Safety Radio System in exchange for an annual maintenance payment.
- 24. Resolution amending City Council Policy 2 “Council Travel/Business Expense” to add new subsection I to establish guidelines for the shared travel/business expense pool.
- 39 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 25. Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map and the Urban Transportation Plan Map of Mobility CC, transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by modifying County Road 22 between SH286 and County Road 43 from an A2 Arterial to a C1 Collector, modifying County Road 22 between County Road 43 and a proposed P1 Parkway from a C3 Collector to a C1 Collector, and modifying a planned road between County Road 22 and County Road 20A from a C3 Collector to a C1 Collector; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; and providing for publication.
- 26. Ordinance accepting Public Health Infrastructure Grant for $250,000.00 from the Department of State Health Services to enhance and expand Laboratory Information Management System infrastructure through November 30, 2027; and appropriating $250,000.00 in the Health Grant Fund.
- 27. Ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with an estimated payment amount of $700,000.00 to the City of Corpus Christi from the Texas General Land Office to provide beach water sampling in Nueces, Aransas, and San Patricio counties under the Texas Beach Watch Program for a five-year period beginning in FY25 and ending August 31, 2030.
- 28. Ordinance authorizing a no-fee 20-year lease agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for 2.7896 acres of land at the Corpus Christi International Airport for the operation of an Airport Surveillance Radar. (28- day delay required between readings)
- 29. Ordinance adding annexed areas to City Council District 1 and District 3.
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
- L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 30 - 33)
- 30. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the FY 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $4,004,254.53 from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for salaries and benefits over a three-year period for 15 additional firefighters for the Corpus Christi Fire Department for our four-person staffing plan.
- 31. Motion authorizing execution of Amendment #1 to the cooperative service agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, Virginia, through the Texas Department of Information Resources, in the amount of $321,063.37, to upgrade and enhance the Granicus community engagement platform to add text messaging and emails to residents and increase the 3-1-1 mobile app capabilities, plus professional services and continued support, with FY 2025 funding of $300,000.00 from the General Fund and $21,063.37 from the Information Technology Fund.
- 32. Ordinance appointing Gabriel Rodriguez as Division 1 Judge, Jason Supplee as Division 2 Judge, David Walsh as Division 3 Judge, William Gregory “Bill” Bonilla as Division 4 Judge, and George Picha as Division 5 Judge of the Municipal Court; appointing Christopher E. Matt as part-time judge #1, Douglas K. DeFratus as part-time judge #2, William Holt Feemster as part-time judge #3, Mara Schechter as part-time judge #4, Mario A. Olivarez as part-time judge #5, and Robert Reyna as part-time judge #6 of the Municipal Court; determining salary; providing a two year term of office; and declaring an effective date.
- 33. Discussion and possible action on council policy regarding the scheduling of council meetings, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Gil Hernandez.
- M. RECESS TO THE CITY CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 34)
- 34. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation (CCHFC) to amend and reaffirm the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation’s Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and present on a proposed Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit to be included in the FY 2026 Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation budget
- N. RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
- O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 35 - 37)
- 35. Crime Statistics Briefing, presented by Corpus Christi Police Chief, Mike Markle
- 36. Briefing on the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus, Progressive Design Build and Guaranteed Maximum Price Development.
- 37. 89th Legislature Post-Session Briefing, presented by Ryan Skrobarczyk, Director, Intergovernmental Relations Department, and Snapper Carr, Partner, Focused Advocacy
- P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 - 41)
- 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 the following judges of the Municipal Court: Division 1 Judge, Division 2 Judge, Division 3 Judge, Division 4 Judge, Division 5 Judge, part-time judge#1, part-time judge#2, part-time judge#3, part-time judge#4, part-time judge#5, part-time judge#6, and part-time judge#7 and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of the judges of the aforementioned personnel.
- 39. 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 desalinated water from CC Polymers (CCP) including, but not limited to, state and federal laws and EPA and TCEQ regulations related to desalinated water.
- 40. 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 utility plants purchased by CPS, the Corpus Christi Housing Authority and land to be purchased by said entity and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the potential purchase and/or value of the aforementioned property rights because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
- 41. 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 potential sale of water to WCID#3, water rights related thereto, and regulatory matters related to the production and transportation of groundwater in Nueces County and state, federal, and TCEQ rules related thereto.
- Q. ADJOURNMENT