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

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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 8:10
  3. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Tal Gardenhire with Tuloso-Midway Baptist Church. ▶ jump to 8:17
  4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Cash Cisneros, 12th grader from Richard Milburn High School. ▶ jump to 9:28
  5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. ▶ jump to 10:13
  6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2) ▶ jump to 10:43
  7. 1. Corpus Christi Hooks 20th Season Brand Unveil, presented by Brady Ballard, Corpus Christi Hooks General Manager 25-0169 presented ▶ jump to 11:01
  8. 2. Foresight Corpus Christi Golf Finance & Operations Update 25-0168 presented ▶ jump to 23:19
  9. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 32:05
  10. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 3) ▶ jump to 173:58
  11. 3. Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Coastal Bend Council of Governments Crime Control & Prevention District Library Board Marina Advisory Committee Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee 25-0138 held ▶ jump to 174:15
  12. H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 4) ▶ jump to 196:49
  13. 4. Briefing on EV Ranch Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project 25-0195 presented ▶ jump to 196:50
  14. I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
  15. J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 23) ▶ jump to 183:24
  16. 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the consent agenda Pass
  17. 5. Approval of the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 25-0171 passed Pass
  18. 17 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
  19. 6. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $2,500.00 grant from the Banfield Foundation for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Department; and appropriating $2,500.00 into the Animal Care Services Grant Fund. 24-2095 passed on second reading Pass
  20. 7. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $322,260.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s FY 2023-2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to replace existing lighting with energy efficient lighting for the Aviation Department and the Parks & Recreation Department; and appropriating $322,260.00 into the Department of Energy Grant Fund. 24-2073 passed on second reading Pass
  21. 8. Ordinance appropriating $50,000.00 from the Airport Unreserved Operating Fund Balance for the Construction Contract Closeout Audit of Terminal Building Rehabilitation Phase II by Talson Solutions, LLC, and amending the operating budget. 25-0032 withdrawn
  22. 9. Ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Program to add the North Padre Island Force Main Bypass Project; appropriating $970,624.05 from the unreserved fund balance in the TIRZ #2 Fund; and amending the FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets. 25-0074 passed on second reading Pass
  23. 10. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $524,660.00 with Horizon Land Properties, LLC to construct a wastewater trunk line related to Waldron Estates located south of Graham Road & west of Waldron Road intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $524,660.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 4). 25-0080 passed on second reading Pass
  24. 23 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
  25. 11. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year option periods, with Bound Tree Medical, of Dublin, Ohio, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, for the purchase of emergency medical supplies for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in an amount up to $400,000.00, with a potential total amount up to $1,200,000.00 if both one-year option periods are exercised, with FY 2025 funding of $234,000.00 from the General Fund. 24-1791 passed Pass
  26. 25 Consent - Capital Projects
  27. 12. Resolution awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $2,508,833.24 for the reconstruction of Martin Street from Holly Road to Dorado Street with new asphalt pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings, speed humps, a stamped concrete island, upgraded street illumination, and utility improvements, located in Council District 3 with FY 2025 funding available from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds. 25-0094 passed Pass
  28. 13. Motion awarding a construction contract to Barcom Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi, TX, for the Selena Auditorium Pit Lift and Stage Improvement project in an amount up to $913,344, located in Council District 1 with FY 2025 funding available from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds. 25-0106 passed Pass
  29. 28 General Consent Items
  30. 14. Resolution authorizing submission of four grant applications to the Texas Department of Emergency Management under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Hurricane Beryl for funds totaling $918,061.97, with a cost share of $306,020.65, to purchase hazard mitigation equipment for the Development Services Department, Fire Department, Police Department, and Corpus Christi Water. 24-1976 passed Pass
  31. 15. Resolution authorizing the execution of a 10-year Mutual Aid Agreement for firefighting assistance with the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and Fire Departments and Emergency Service Districts located in Nueces County including Corpus Christi Fire Department, Robstown Fire Department, Port Aransas Fire Department, Nueces County Emergency Services District #1, Nueces County Emergency Services District #2, Nueces County Emergency Services District #3, Nueces County Emergency Services District #4, and Nueces County Emergency Services District #5. 25-0060 passed Pass
  32. 16. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for $69,606.43 to the State of Texas Criminal Justice Division under the Violence Against Women Act Fund for the salary and benefits of one civilian position in the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Family Violence Unit, with a City cash match of $21,752.84 and $9,910.00 for in-kind services. 25-0108 passed Pass
  33. 17. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the State of Texas under the Body-Worn Camera Grant Program in the amount of $104,300.00 for funding for the purchase of 50 additional body-worn cameras and related equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department, with a City cash match of $34,767.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. 25-0109 passed Pass
  34. 18. Resolution authorizing submission of three grant applications to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Division, for the FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, for funds totaling $1,049,074.72, with a City cash match of $262,268.69, to purchase training and equipment for the Information Technology Department. 24-2071 passed Pass
  35. 19. Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an up to 75-unit affordable housing project known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments at 5501 Huntwick Ave. to be developed by Danco Communities LLC. 25-0132 passed Pass
  36. 20. Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an up to 75-unit affordable housing project known as Bayside Apartments at 5409 Lipes Boulevard to be developed by Madhouse Development Services Inc. 25-0136 passed Pass
  37. 36 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
  38. 21. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $5,037.00 from Plains All American Pipeline for the 2024 Plains First Responder Grant Program for the purchase of a Haz-Dust Real-Time Dust monitor for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $5,037.00 in the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund. 25-0127 passed on first reading Pass
  39. 22. Ordinance authorizing a Revocable Easement on City property at Lake Corpus Christi to allow for City of Mathis placement of 150 kw emergency generator including foundation slab of approximately 20’ x 20’, together with security fencing, in consideration of $10; and authorizing a temporary license for use of City property for temporary construction purposes at Lake Corpus Christi. 24-2066 passed on first reading Pass
  40. 23. Ordinance authorizing execution of a five-year lease, with 10 one-year mutual renewal options, with Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. d/b/a Upbring Head Start for real and personal properties at 1838 Frio Street (Centro de Niños Head Start Preschool), 1311 7th Street (Miramar Head Start Preschool), 3750 South Port Street (La Armada Head Start Preschool), 1402 West Point Road (Cliff Maus Head Start Preschool), 442 Mohawk (Spirit of Hope Head Start Preschool), 5805 Williams Drive (Gulfway Park Head Start Preschool), 2801 Morris Street (Los Pequeños Head Start Preschool), and 120 Nineteenth Street (Navarro Head Start Preschool) in consideration of Upbring operating Head Start Programs for eligible citizens of Corpus Christi and maintaining the properties. 25-0077 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 237:26
  41. K. RECESS FOR LUNCH ▶ jump to 185:21
  42. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24 - 26) ▶ jump to 246:35
  43. 24. Ordinance annexing and rezoning land owned by Anil C. and Vandana A. Patel for the Padma Estates subdivision, a 19.2-acre tract located along the north side of FM 2444, east of CR 43, and west of CR 41 (Gilead Rd) per owner petition; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 5; and rezoning the 19.2 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “RS-22” Single-Family 22 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning; Staff recommends approval of all actions.) 25-0085 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 246:37
  44. 25. Zoning Case No. ZN8398, Mandel Family Homes, LLC (District 5). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 3501 De Zevala Street, from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-4.5/PUD” Single-Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend ​approval). 25-0068 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 252:03
  45. 26. Zoning Case No. ZN8501, Cross Timbers Steakhouse, Inc. (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 3402 CR-52 (County 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). 25-0069 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 263:46
  46. M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 27 - 29) ▶ jump to 267:08
  47. 27. Ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type B in the amount of $2,380,000.00 for funding of arterial and collector streets within the City; approving a 380 Agreement in the amount of $2,380,000.00 with LiftFund Inc to grant a total of $2,000,000.00 to small businesses for revenue losses up to $50,000.00 due to stage 3 water restrictions; and amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget to transfer $2,380,000.00 from Street Fund to General Fund and appropriating for said 380 Agreement 25-0193 passed on emergency as amended Pass ▶ jump to 267:09
  48. 28. Motion authorizing execution of an agreement with the South Texas Alliance of Indigenous People (STAIP), a Texas non-profit corporation, for the construction, donation, and acceptance of improvements and artwork commemorating the Native Americans in Corpus Christi to be placed at the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge. 24-1565 passed Pass ▶ jump to 341:52
  49. 29. Presentation on the City’s Drought Contingency Plan and ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances Chapter 55, Article XII Water Resource Management sections 55-150, 55-152, 55-153, 55-154, 55-155; updating the City’s Drought Contingency Plan, providing an effective date of March 19, 2025, and providing for penalties and publication. 24-1126 failed Fail ▶ jump to 344:13
  50. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 30 - 32) ▶ jump to 185:16
  51. 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 potential value and/or acquisition of properties at, next to, and/or near 3312 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi for potential detention center expansion; and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned areas of 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 the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to the aforementioned locations. 25-0059 discussed in executive session
  52. 31. 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 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, including potential consideration of settlement offer(s) and actions related thereto 24-2083 discussed in executive session
  53. 32. 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 personnel matters, the FMLA, federal & state antidiscrimination laws, and other laws and regulations 25-0093 discussed in executive session
  54. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 407:10