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April 15, 2025 ·11:30 AM Final ·Addendums may be added on Friday.

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Agenda — 50 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 10:43
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Greg Hood with REACH Ministries. ▶ jump to 10:51
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Gael Ramiro Hoyos, 10th grader from Foy H. Moody High School. ▶ jump to 13:31
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 14:56
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2) ▶ jump to 14:58
  7. 1. City Recognition of Alyssa Barrera Mason, Executive Director of the Downtown Management District 25-0524 presented ▶ jump to 14:59
  8. 2. Buc Days (May 1 - May 11) Overview, Presented by Johnny Philipello, President/CEO of Buc Days Commission 25-0433 presented ▶ jump to 47:01
  9. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 30:11
  10. G. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 3 - 4) ▶ jump to 63:56
  11. 3. Corpus Christi Water Supply & Usage Dashboard Briefing 25-0491 presented ▶ jump to 64:02
  12. 4. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Quarterly Update 25-0505 held ▶ jump to 146:08
  13. H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 5) ▶ jump to 182:00
  14. 5. Civil Service Commission Civil Service Board 25-0531 held
  15. I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  16. J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 22) ▶ jump to 143:41
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  18. 6. Approval of the April 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 25-0536 passed Pass
  19. 18 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  20. 7. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $195,567.11 from the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grant Division for the State Homeland Security Program for two replacement X-ray equipment systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Bomb Squad in the amount of $195,567.11; and appropriating $195,567.11 in the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund. 25-0453 passed on second reading Pass
  21. 8. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Public Assistance Program, under the DR-4798 Hurricane Beryl Grant Program in the amount of $20,527.58 for emergency protective measures and management costs in preparation for the Hurricane Beryl event which occurred in Summer 2024, and appropriating the funds into the Emergency Management Grants Fund. 25-0260 passed on second reading Pass
  22. 9. Annexation and Zoning Case ZN8575 HUT Enterprises, LLC (District 3). Ordinance annexing a 12.778-acre tract of land comprised of a 2.194-acre tract of land per owner petition, located at the southwest corner of FM 43 and SH 286, and the abutting 10.58-acre section of FM 43; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; rezoning the 2.194 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of Zoning Case ZN8575) 25-0296 passed on second reading Pass
  23. 10. Zoning Case No. ZN8332, Golden Pointe, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 13902 South Padre Island Drive from the “CR-2/IO” Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the “CR-2/IO/PUD” Resort Commercial 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). 25-0376 passed on second reading Pass
  24. 11. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $114,240.00 with MPM Development, LP to construct a water arterial transmission grid main related to King’s Landing Unit 10 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 $114,240.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3). 25-0378 passed on second reading Pass
  25. 12. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $102,830.40 with MPM Development, LP to construct a wastewater trunk line related to King’s Landing Unit 10 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 $102,830.40 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3). 25-0379 passed on second reading Pass
  26. 13. Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 100’ long centerline portion of an unused wastewater utility easement totaling approximately 14,000 square feet at or near 622 N Water Street. 25-0380 passed on second reading Pass
  27. 26 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  28. 14. Motion authorizing the purchase of 88 replacement and 52 new pieces of firefighter protective clothing (coats and pants) for the Corpus Christi Fire Department from Casco Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas, through the BuyBoard cooperative, for $224,309.40, with FY 2025 funding in the amount of $224,309.40 from the General Fund. 25-0382 passed Pass
  29. 15. Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement, with five one-year options to renew support, with Infax, Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia, for an amount of $399,207.00, with a potential of $674,884.89 if options are exercised, for the integration and installation of a Flight Information Display System at Corpus Christi International Airport, with FY 2025 funding of $213,624.00 from the Airport Fund. 25-0387 passed Pass
  30. 29 General Consent Items
  31. 16. Motion authorizing execution of a real estate sales contract with Calallen Retail Properties LP in the amount of $525,000.00 plus estimated closing costs (Security Title) in the amount of $10,000.00 for the acquisition of 1.291 acres of land, located at 3802 FM 1889, Corpus Christi for the Calallen Elevated Storage Tank project, with FY 2025 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. 25-0392 passed Pass
  32. 17. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) in an amount of up to $125,551.00 for performing air quality monitoring services through December 31, 2025, with funding from a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Air Quality Grant. 25-0437 passed Pass
  33. 18. Resolution authorizing submission of two grant applications to the Texas Department of Emergency Management under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Hurricane Beryl for total funding in the amount of $464,171.00, with a total cash match of $116,042.00, to repair damage to the roofs at the Corpus Christi Police Department and Emergency Operations Center Building in coordination with the Finance & Procurement Department, Police Department, and Asset Management Department. 25-0420 passed Pass
  34. 33 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  35. 19. Ordinance accepting $53,897.31 from the State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education for training courses and training-related travel for approximately 50 full-time sworn police officers for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $53,897.31 in the FY 2025 Police Grants Fund. 25-0395 passed on first reading Pass
  36. 20. Ordinance accepting $2,954.46 from the State of Texas - Criminal Justice Division for reimbursement for the costs of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training for four sworn officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Training Division; and appropriating $2,954.46 in the FY 2025 Police Grants Fund. 25-0416 passed on first reading Pass
  37. 21. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $1,881.57 from the State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education for firearms training and ammunition for five arson investigators for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating funds in the amount of $1,881.57 to the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund. 25-0456 passed on first reading Pass
  38. 22. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the FY24 Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund airport maintenance at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA); appropriating funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to the Airport Grants Fund. 25-0500 passed on first reading Pass
  39. K. RECESS FOR LUNCH ▶ jump to 145:02
  40. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23 - 24) ▶ jump to 182:07
  41. 23. Zoning Case No. ZN8561, ADR Investments, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 820 Naval Air Station (NAS) Drive from the “CG-1” General Commercial District to the “CG-1/SP” General Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 25-0421 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 182:08
  42. 24. Zoning Case No. ZN8584, Daovone Xayasene (District 1). Ordinance rezoning properties at or near 2828 Ruth, 2830 Ruth, and 2816 Ruth Street from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District and the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “RM-3” Multifamily District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). 25-0422 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 183:42
  43. M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 25 - 26) ▶ jump to 185:32
  44. 25. Ordinance approving the addition of 20 full-time positions and equipment to the Engineering Services Department budget; amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget as required for the last five months of the year with funding coming from the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Budget as required. The FY 2025 impact is $1,705,243.00 including vehicle purchases with an FY 2026 recurring amount of $1,969,676.00. 25-0341 passed on first reading as amended Pass ▶ jump to 185:36
  45. 26. Ordinance approving and authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Holly Road Train Trestle to Tourism Trail Project in an amount of $11,797,839 from the Texas Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program under the 2023 Call for Projects, with the design and construction managed by the City and appropriating $1,300,000 of interest income from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund and amending the FY 2025 Capital Budget and FY 2025 Operating Budget. 25-0178 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 260:45
  46. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 27 - 29) ▶ jump to 144:50
  47. 27. 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 regulations, legal rights, and contracts related to groundwater from the Eshelman-Vogt Ranch/Catahoula Water Company, Evangeline Laguna Water LP, and other sources, including the potential execution of agreements related to the water from the Catahoula Aquifer and/or Evangeline Aquifer, desalination, legal restrictions on and permits required for the provision of water, regulations and contracts, groundwater conservation districts (including, but not limited to the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District and/or San Patricio Groundwater Conservation District), special districts that own potentially related water infrastructure, property rights to water in the Catahoula Aquifer and/or Evangeline Aquifer, TCEQ and EPA regulations related to water, state and federal regulations related to construction of water-related infrastructure, state restrictions on rates and charges for utilities, statutory restrictions on the issuance of debt and governmental contracting, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the 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, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) related to the Catahoula Aquifer, Evangeline Aquifer, and/or other water matters 25-0506 discussed in executive session
  48. 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 regulations, legal rights, and contracts related to groundwater and property rights at/near the Nueces River in Nueces County, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the 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, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter contracts for the purchase of property rights in in/near the aforesaid area 25-0510 passed after executive session Pass
  49. 29. Executive session briefing 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 Petitions to the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC), including, but not limited to SOAH Docket No. 473-24-19854, PUC Docket No. 56427, Petition by Outside City Ratepayers Appealing the Water Rates of the City of Corpus Christi, and other potential appeals, including potential consideration of settlement offer(s) and actions related thereto 25-0511 discussed in executive session
  50. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 268:17