City Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 35 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 Steve Lopez with Koinonia Church.
4. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Kayleen Avila, senior at Por Vida Academy.
5. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
6. E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)
7. 1. Flags for Heroes 26-1608
8. F. PUBLIC COMMENT - APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. To speak during this public comment period on a City-related matter or agenda item, you must sign up before the meeting begins. Each speaker is limited to a total of no more than 3 minutes per speaker. You will not be allowed to speak again on an item when the Council is considering the item. Time limits may be restricted further by the Mayor at any meeting. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Written comments may be submitted at https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary/. Electronic media that you would like to use may only be introduced into the City system if approved by the City's Communications Department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Communications at 361-826-3211 to coordinate. This is a public hearing for all items on this agenda.
9. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
10. H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
11. I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 12)
12. 2. Approval of the October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. 26-1632
13. 13 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
14. 3. Ordinance accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, under the FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program in the amount of $17,830,308.00 for the Water Line Replacement Project (at Leopard Street & Up River Road) with a cash match of $7,641,561.00 from the Water Capital Fund; appropriating $17,830,308.00 in the Water Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2027 Capital Budget. (6 votes required) 26-1511
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16. 4. Zoning Case No. ZN9401 Texas Store Properties, LLC (District 1). Ordinance amending the conditions of an existing special permit by rezoning a property at or near 2060 Tuloso Road from the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit to the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial, and in lieu thereof, approval to an alternative “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit). (6 votes required) 26-1427
17. 17 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
18. 5. Resolution authorizing a Temporary Untreated Raw Water Sales Contract with Formosa Plastics Corporation, for City to purchase up to 10,000 acre-feet of untreated raw water from Lake Texana in calendar year 2027 at price of $900.00 per acre-foot of water with take-or-pay quantity of 2500 acre-feet; and authorizing execution of up to two one-year mutual extensions; for an amount of $2,250,000.00 for the take-or-pay quantity of 2,500 acre-feet, with FY 2027 funding available from the Water fund. (6 votes required) 26-1616
19. 6. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, for the purchase of manhole covers, risers, and accessories, for Corpus Christi Water, for an amount not to exceed $246,465.95, with a potential amount of $739,397.85 if options are exercised, with FY 2027 funding in an amount of $246,465.95 from the Wastewater Fund. (6 votes required) 26-1509
20. 7. Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, in an amount up to $340,376.00, with a potential up to $1,021,128.00 if all options are exercised, to purchase fire hydrants for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2027 funding of $340,376.00 from the Water Fund. (6 votes required) 26-1535
21. 8. Motion authorizing a one-year lease agreement with one-year renewal option with Longyards Corpus Christi, LLC., of Corpus Christi, for the lease of a 14,330 square feet warehouse located at 1402 Holly Road in Corpus Christi for the operation of the Asset Management Heavy Equipment repair shop, in an amount not to exceed $423,000.00 with FY 2027 funding of $213,000.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund. (6 votes required) 26-1480
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23. 9. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M University - Kingsville to provide specific workforce development, leadership training, organizational assessment, technical assistance, and evaluation services to the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District staff, in an amount not to exceed $140,004.00 payable to Texas A&M University - Kingsville. (6 votes required) 26-1542
24. 24 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
25. 10. One-Reading ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey, in the amount of $5,734,561.23 for the La Volla Creek Drainage Improvement Project, appropriating said funds into the Storm Water Grants Fund and authorizing a cash match of $1,911,520.41 from the Storm Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required) 26-1583
26. 11. Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to establish the speed limit on SH286 between Lipan Street and Interstate 37, increase the speed limit on US 181 between Interstate 37 and Beach Avenue, reduce the speed limit on SH361 from Park Road 22 to Mariners Drive (Corpus Christi City Limits) and remove portions of State highway demolished during the Harbor Bridge Project; providing for penalty and publication. (6 votes required) 26-1471
27. 12. 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 up to 8 acres or 348,480 SF at the Corpus Christi International Airport to construct and operate a convenience store and fuel station; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings) (6 votes required) 26-1327
28. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
29. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
30. L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
31. M. BRIEFINGS:
32. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 13 - 14)
33. 13. 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 judgment in Maria Calderon v. City of Corpus Christi, including payment or satisfaction of the judgment; applicable interest and court costs; post-judgment motions and available appellate remedies; litigation strategy; suspension of enforcement pending appeal; and the effect of payment on appellate rights. 26-1627
34. 14. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues concerning Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi and Elevate QOF, LLC; Elevate QOF, LLC v. City of Corpus Christi et al.; City Ordinance Nos. 033350, 034001, & 034020; the agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC for the Homewood Suites by Hilton project; the Termination, Settlement and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; any pending or contemplated litigation arising out of or relating to those agreements or ordinances; potential attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, court costs, other litigation expenses, and funding for litigation. 26-1633
35. O. ADJOURNMENT

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