HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/28/2025I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of January 28, 2025 which
were approved by the City Council on February 11, 2025.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 1 lth day of February 2025.
(SEAL)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
rebeccah@cctexas.com
SCANNED
City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes
City Council
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
cctexas.com
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Claude Axel with Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
Reverend Claude Axel with Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Leslie Rose Davis , 12th grader from West Oso High School.
Leslie Rose Davis, 12th grader from West Oso High School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Carolyn Vaughn,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Sylvia Campos,Council Member Everett Roy,Mayor Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Eric Cantu,Council Member Mark Scott, and Council Member
Kaylynn Paxson
E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
1. 25-0088 Retirement Announcement: David Lehfeldt, Director of Solid Waste Services
and Eddie Houlihan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the retirement of David Lehfeldt, Director of Solid
Waste Services and Eddie Houlihan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
2. 25-0058 Overview of services delivered during Arctic Cold Front (Sunday, January 19 to
Friday, January 24)
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented an overview of services delivered during Arctic
City of Corpus Christi
Page 1 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Cold Front (Sunday, January 19 to Friday, January 24) as follows: summary; homeless
shelters -services offered; and emergency refuge center.
Emergency Management Coordinator Jace Johnson and Fire Chief Brandon Wade
presented information on the following topics: emergency response overview;
operational highlights; transportation and partnerships; city resources; and looking
ahead.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens commended the City for their services during the Arctic Cold Front:
Tony Reyes, Corpus Christi, TX, Carole Murphrey, Corpus Christi, TX, Ruben Galvan,
Corpus Christi, TX, and Donna Lamonte, Corpus Christi, TX.
Alan Rickertsen, Corpus Christi, TX, stated he filed an ethics complaint against Alice
Upshaw Hawkins.
Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about emergency services
during the cold front and about the drought contingency plan.
Robert Schmitchel, Corpus Christi, TX, encouraged a drip irrigation system to protect
foundations.
Dara Rittgers, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about the library board appointments and
placement of books in libraries.
John Weber, Corpus Christi, TX, Beatriz Alvarado, Corpus Christi, TX, and Mark
Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in opposition to the current drought contingency plan
and in support of Item 30, alternative water supply workshop.
Jennifer Espino, Corpus Christi, TX, advocated for homelessness services and in
opposition to desalination.
Laramie Fain, Corpus Christi, TX and Jake Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in
support of Item 30, alternative water supply workshop.
Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in opposition to the Inner Harbor desalination
and in support of appointing Samuel Fryer to the Library Board.
The following citizens recommend appointing Samuel Fryer and Marcus Haas to the
Library Board: Daniel Resley, Corpus Christi, TX, Patricia Anderson, Corpus Christi, TX,
Shannon Ross, Corpus Christi, TX, Shawn Flanagan, Corpus Christi, TX, Vincent Ward,
Corpus Christi, TX, and Juan Rodriguez, Corpus Christi, TX.
City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
The following citizens recommend appointing Jennifer Anderson, Alice Hawkins, Carroll
Matthews and Dora Wilburn to the Library Board: Jesus Wong, Corpus Christi, TX, Tom
Tagliabue, Corpus Christi, TX, Jazymyne Evans, Corpus Christi, TX, and Guillermo
Gallegos, Corpus Christi, TX.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to desalination: Claudia Mushel, Corpus
Christi, TX, Brendan Heselton, Corpus Christi, TX, Becky Moeller, Corpus Christi, TX,
and Lamont Taylor, Corpus Christi, TX.
Ron Graban, Corpus Christi, TX and Carrie Meyer, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about
North Beach priority improvements.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the current Drought Contingency Plan:
Shawna Holsonback, Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, Alycia
Kasperitis, Corpus Christi, TX, and Blanca Parkinson, Corpus Christi, TX.
The following citizens spoke in support of the Drought Contingency Plan: Jesse Jenkins,
Corpus Christi, TX, Michael Garcia, Corpus Christi, TX, and Shawn Christopher, Corpus
Christi, TX.
Marcus Haas, Corpus Christi, TX, Samuel Fryer, Corpus Christi, TX, and Josh Shelton,
Corpus Christi, TX, asked to be appointed to the Library Board.
Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about homelessness and about Adopt a Park.
Autumn Hensiek, Corpus Christi, TX, thanked the City for their services during the Arctic
Cold Front, in support of Item 30, alternative water supply workshop, supports Jim Klein
to the Port committee, and supports Alice Hawkins and Dora Wilburn to the library board.
Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about homelessness and about
how the City handled services during the Arctic Cold Front.
Jan Kettenring, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about the placement of all explicit
books in libraries.
Shirin Delsooz, Corpus Christi, TX, advocated for a healthier community.
Emily Greer, Houston, TX, spoke about the City working with Quick Quack Car Wash on
the Drought Contingency Plan.
The following individuals submitted a written public comment which is attached to the
minutes: John Weber, Corpus Christi, TX, Lowell Gaut, Corpus Christi, TX, Cheryl
Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, Lisa Gerdes, Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Hale, Corpus
Christi, TX, Alexandra Flucke, Corpus Christi, TX, Amanda Breland, Corpus Christi, TX,
and Maggie Peacock, Portland, OR.
City of Corpus Christi
Page 3 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 3)
3. 25-0061 Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Landmark Commission
Library Board
Port of Corpus Christi
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board
Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Villiage) Board
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation:
Reappointed: Vishnu V. Reddy
Appointed: Larry R. Elizondo Sr.
Landmark Commission:
Reappointed: James H. Pruitt II
Appointed: Amanda M. Lesinski (At -Large), Bobby D. Moreno (At -Large Historian) and
Destiny Wilson (At -Large)
Library Board:
Appointed: Jennifer Anderson, Alice U. Hawkins, and Carroll P. Matthews
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas:
Reappointed: Gabe Guerra
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board:
Reappointed: Council Member Everett Roy
Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Village) Board
Appointed: Council Member Kaylynn Paxson, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert,
Steven D. May (Developer), Jeffory D. Blackard (Developer) and Steve D. Moody
Appointed: Council Member Kaylynn Paxson as Chair
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 4)
4. 25-0090 89th Texas Legislative Session Update
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented information on the
following topics: Texas Legislative session key dates; comptroller biennial revenue
estimate; House and Senate base budget bill; Lt. Governor appoints Senate committees;
House passes rules creating committees; and legislation filed to date.
Council Members and Director Skrobarczyk discussed the following topics: visits with
Senator Perry regarding water projects and how funds are allocated; and the state's
City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
perspective of evaluating different sources of water.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 25)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. No items were pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by
Council Member Barrera. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Campos, Council Member Roy, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
5. 25-0082 Approval of the January 14, 2025 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 24-2067 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $32,016.60 from Gulf of
Mexico Alliance for the 2024 Gulf Star Program Grant for the purchase of 13 new
L3Harris inter -operational radios and related accessories for the Corpus Christi
Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management; and appropriating
$32,016.60 in the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033557
7. 24-2085 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $39,993.25 for the purchase of 10
additional Panasonic in -car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police
Department; and appropriating $39,993.25 into the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033558
8. 24-2068 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $186,309.00 for FY 2024
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the Corpus
Christi Police Department; and appropriating $186,309.00 in the Police Grants
City of Corpus Christi
Page 5 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Fund with $93,154.00 to be distributed to Nueces County based on an interlocal
agreement, and the remaining $93,155.00 to be used by the City.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033559
9. 24-2075 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2025 Body -Worn Camera Grant
Program in the amount of $106,017.00 for the purchase of 70 body -worn
cameras and related equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and
appropriating $106,017.00 in the Police Grants Fund with a cash match of
$35,339.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033560
10. 24-2092 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant from the American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) under the 2024 National Shelter
Initiative Grants - Animal Outcomes for $94,634.00 with a City cash match of
$14,192.00 to replace a split -system air conditioning unit for the cattery building
and to repair all damaged kennel partitions in two of the five kennel buildings;
and amending the Animal Care Services Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033561
11. 24-2090 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $77,285.28 with MPM Development, LP to
construct a wastewater trunk line related to King's Landing Unit 9 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 $77,285.28 to reimburse the developer in accordance with
the agreement. (District 3).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033562
12. 24-2089 Zoning Case No. ZN8425, Judy Lynn Reuthinger (District 2). Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 4222 Avalon Street from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033563
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
City of Corpus Christi
Page 6 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
13. 24-1944 Motion authorizing execution of a cooperative agreement for a five-year renewal
with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., located in Arlington, Texas, for
communication services sent from modems to the City's Traffic Management
Center, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, for continued
connectivity and communication with 175 flashing beacons managed by the
Public Works Department for $203,000.00, with FY 2025 funding from the Street
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-008
14. 24-2049 Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with Russell Paul
James, dba R & R Delivery Service, of Corpus Christi in an amount up to
$738,000.00, to provide meal delivery service for the Elderly Nutrition Program -
Home Delivered Meals for the Parks & Recreation Department, with FY 2025
funding of $162,000.00 from the Elderly Nutrition Program Grant Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-009
15. 24-1910 Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mainline control system from Groebner
& Associates, Inc., of Rogers, Minnesota, for use by the Gas Department to
repair pipelines and isolate sections of gas mains in the absence of pressure
control fittings in cases of emergency, for $169,037.77, with FY 2025 funding
from the Gas Operations Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033564
Consent - Capital Projects
16. 24-1945 Motion to award a construction contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial,
located in Houston, Texas, to replace two 100kW diesel backup generators and
the current concrete at the Cefe Valenzuela landfill, in the amount not to exceed
$298,469.00 with FY 2024 funding available from the Solid Waste's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-010
General Consent Items
17. 25-0033 Motion appointing Mayor & Council as the Board of Directors of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation.
City of Corpus Christi
Page 7 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-011
18. 24-1594 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to Plains All
American Pipeline for the 2024 Plains First Responder Grant Program in the
amount of $5,037.00 for hazardous materials equipment for the Corpus Christi
Fire Department.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033565
19. 24-1936 Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological
Survey (USGS), United States Department of the Interior to maintain automated
river gauging stations that record stream flows and water quality parameters
associated with the Frio and Nueces Rivers and associated tributaries and to
provide the delivery of the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir and
Nueces Estuary Pass -Through (or Passthru) Status Report. The data is used by
the City daily to manage releases from the City's reservoir system and for water
treatment operations, whereby the USGS contributes $28,950.00 and the City
contributes $265,450.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-012
20. 24-2038 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, to the FY 2025 Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program in the
amount of $12,223,173.00, with a cash match of $3,055,793.25, to complete
rehabilitation to International Drive and construction of mixed -use paths for the
Corpus Christi Aviation Department.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033566
21. 25-0066 Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department under its Recreational Trails Grant Program in the amount
of $240,000.00, with a required cash match of $60,000.00, for improvements to
the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033567
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
22. 24-2095 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
City of Corpus Christi
Page 8 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Animal Care Services Department; and appropriating $2,500.00 into the Animal
Care Services Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
23. 24-2073 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.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
24. 25-0032 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.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
25. 25-0074 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.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:34 p.m. Executive Session
Items 32, 33, and 36 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 4:03 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. 25-0080 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).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the following
topic: location map.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
City of Corpus Christi
Page 9 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Campos, Council Member Roy, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
M. RECESS TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
MEETING: (ITEM 27)
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting to the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation meeting at 5:04 p.m.
27. 24-1729 Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
(CCHFC) to elect officers and consider terms for future participation in Costa
Tarragona I and II.
This Corporation Meeting was held.
N. RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the Council meeting at 5:23 p.m.
O. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 28 - 31)
28. 25-0064 One -reading ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the
OxyChem First Responder Donation Program in the amount of $25,000.00 for
the refurbishment and repair of an Aerial Ladder Fire Truck for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $25,000.00 into the Fire Grants
Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Council Members, Fire Chief Brandon Wade, and OxyChem Site Manager Todd Behne
discussed the following topic: this is a good news item in that the donation will assist with
repairs and refurbishment for Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #7.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
City of Corpus Christi
Page 10 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Campos, Council Member Roy, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033568
29. 24-1126 Presentation on the City's Drought Contingency Plan and ordinance amending
City Code of Ordinances Chapter 55, Article XII Water Resource Management
sections 55-151,55-152,55-153,55-154; updating the City's Drought
Contingency Plan, providing an effective date of February 17, 2025, and
providing for penalties and publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly and Water Resource
Manager Esteban Ramos presented information on the following topics: presentation
overview; water supply projects and current status; next steps for Drought Contingency
Plan (DCP) update; water supply sources; historic and monthly usage by customer class;
history and timeline; purpose overview; proposed revisions; stage 1; stage 2; stage 3;
changed name of stage 4 to water emergency; restructuring optional surcharges; drought
surcharge exemption fee; public engagement; and staff recommendation.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operating Officer Molly, and Water
Resource Manager Ramos discussed the following topics: to re -prioritize water usage
data; how to keep the community engaged; whether TCEQ will approve the DCP; a
request for Council to have additional time to review the DCP; a desire to amend the
language under the authorization section; staff does not recommend drip irrigation;
clarification about what companies will get relief with the drought plan; and whether small
businesses are applying for exemptions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Bob Paulison, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke on behalf of the Coastal Bend Industry
Association in support of the DCP, but has concerns about the impact of surcharges.
Trey Summers, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke on behalf of Hogan Homes in support of the
DCP, but concerns with eliminating water meters, and how the plan could affect
surrounding areas.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
City of Corpus Christi
Page 11 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Council Member Barrera moved to amend the ordinance with the effective date from
March 1 to February 17, seconded by Council Member Roy.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Council
Member Roy, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott and
Council Member Paxson
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
30. 25-0111 Motion to hold Public Alternative Water Supply Workshop in Council Chambers
on February 4, 2025 at 11 AM, as requested by Council Members Sylvia
Campos, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Chief Operating Officer of Corpus
Christi Water Drew Molly discussed the following topic: the purpose of the workshop is
to consider an alternative water supply for immediate solutions.
Council Member Paxson moved to amend the motion to schedule the workshop no later
than 45 days from today, with city staff coordinating with council to select the date, time
and topics, seconded by Council Member Roy.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
David Pena, Corpus Christi, TX, asked for clarification whether this workshop is to
exclude the current project.
Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in opposition to the desalination plant in the Inner
Harbor.
Conor Rice, Corpus Christi, TX, encouraged Council to hold the workshop prior to the
Coastal Bend Legislative Day in Austin.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion as amended, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. This Motion was passed as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Roy, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Campos
City of Corpus Christi
Page 12 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-013
31. 25-0123 Discussion and possible action on future preparation for severe weather
emergency operations. Review of current issues and complaints associated with
temporary homeless shelter use at the Natatorium, as requested by Council
Members Sylvia Campos, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Fire Chief Brandon Wade, Emergency
Management Coordinator Jace Johnson, and CEO of Corpus Christi Regional
Transportation Authority (CCRTA) Mike Rendon discussed the following topics: a
Council Member expressed concern about the emergency operations during the Arctic
Cold Front; a desire for the City to explore additional funding for homelessness; Council
Members commended City staff for their efforts during the emergency, but improvements
can be made on future preparation; and the CCRTA worked diligently with fire, police and
emergency management during this critical time.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 - 36)
32. 25-0115 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 Articles II (including Sections 16, 17,
and 18), III, and IV of the Corpus Christi City Charter; Texas Local Gov't Code §
102.001, et. seq.; Corpus Christi City Code § 2-51, et seq., 16-1, et. seq., Texas
Gov't Code § 418.108, et seq., legal authority for response to emergencies and
operation of emergency shelters, other provisions of the City Code and/or City
Charter, and other legal matters related to the administration of emergency
responses and shelters.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
33. 25-0092 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 purchase of
desalinated water from CC Polymers, including, but not limited to, state and
federal laws and EPA and TCEQ regulations related to the intake and transfer of
water
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
34. 24-2083 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
City of Corpus Christi
Page 13 Printed on 2/5/2025
City Council
Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
consideration of settlement offer(s) and actions related thereto
This E-Session Item was postponed.
35. 25-0093 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
This E-Session Item was postponed.
36. 25-0089 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 Samantha Huerta v.
City of Corpus Christi et al, including potential consideration of settlement
offer(s) and actions related thereto
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to
settle the case of Samantha Huerta v City of Corpus Christi and Nancy Ruedo in an
amount not to exceed $198,500.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Campos, Council Member Roy, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-014
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 9:27 p.m.
City of Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 2/5/2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name John Weber
Address 609 Naples St
Corpus Christi, TX, 78404
Please select the Board, Committee, City Council
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
Yes
What district do you reside in? District 2
Topic Water
Agenda Item Number Public comment
Comment
Please see attached document for your reference. Thank you.
Upload supporting images or
documents. a 1.28.25 Written_7868.docx
Provide an email to receive a copy of js_weber@hotmail.com
your submission.
tan& LoNewC kwood,Andrsws. nem, Inc
A IFO A OAIY C-MPA:V
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Asset Evaluation
SUBJECT: City of Corpus Christi Master Planning and Impact Fee Study
PD Project f112383-00
Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Evaluation (LAN Project 130-10987-000)
DATE: August 2023 ' �r:E OF r'''' %11t
•
TO: Kim Keefer, P.E. r'w•' � '—to
Kim fo
Pape -Dawson Engineers, Inc. 0.+,: scorr M. HAHRIS
2000 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
FROM: Scott Harris, P.E., ENV SP
99261
10AUG23
Scope of Services
In support of the City of Corpus Christi's Impact Fee Study, Pape -Dawson Engineers are updating /
developing master plans for the City's water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway infrastructure. LAN
supported Pape -Dawson by completing this asset evaluation of the existing wastewater treatment plant
facilities. This asset evaluation included a condition/capacity assessment of six (6) wastewater treatment
plants: Allison, Broadway, Greenwood, Laguna Madre, Oso, and Whitecap.
Figure 1: City of Corpus Christi Wastewater Service Areas and Treatment Plant Locations
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Allison WWTP facility currently has a capacity of 5 MGD with a 15 MGD 2-hour peak flow. The plant
is able to discharge to two locations: the Nueces River or Nueces Bay. The plant was originally constructed
in 1966 with a major expansion in 1984 to the current capacity. It operates as a conventional activated
sludge process with lift station, screening, grit removal, aeration basins, final clarifiers, tertiary cloth filter,
chlorine disinfection, solids pump station, aerobic digester, and belt filter press.
Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Broadway WWTP currently has a capacity of 8 MGD with a 20 MGD 2-hour peak flow. It discharges to
the Corpus Christi inner harbor. The plant constructed from 2013 to 2016 replaced the original plant built
in 1938. The plant operates as a conventional activated sludge process and includes influent pumping,
screening, grit removal, four aeration basins, two secondary clarifiers, and UV disinfection.
Ceramic Duck
Unlimited Wash
837999 Per Month
You Get The Lucky Duck Wash, Plus...
°Ceramic Coating
Enhance the look and durability of your
vehicle with our ceramic coating,
offering a deeper shine, a smoother
finish, and unparalleled protection.
Luck Duck Good
Y
Unlimited Wash
$3299 Per Month
You Get The Good Wash, Plus...
03-Step Paint Sealant
°Duck Bath
()Ultra Shine
()Wax to Seal
... And many more!
Unlimited Wash
$2299 Per Month
°Bug Breakdown
()Foam Wash
°Power Blow Dry
Horne Icol_s
61-‘' Eli CA •
Ouick Ouack Cat Wash
1380 Lead Hill Blvd ;7260
Roseville. California 95661
tjruted Stales
+1 8E8,772-2792
Int0@dontdrivedIrty cofr
S35.99 paid on July 21, 2024
13111 to
anselmorn@cctexas.coen
Qty urrg p4c.e Pr.-26rr!
Ceramic 30 Day Sulascupti:,
Ju1 21 - Aug 21, 2024
Subtotal
Toll
Amount paid
S35.99
911
ti• 171 Outek Cjuut.tk. Cat Wokh mro.-.6 51.'49 ci,tio
• • f: t • 4)0*(4c 1Y,rih sr,tir(rist 79t
Outa tlt,krk. 'Wash . g 14:9
kia.42,A2-14
s...uar_ts W.rskti.
40111 Ouk k Otltat k Cot WIN h 1
Out, Ottk_i: OUR( k kV..ih mWI /8-1,1/42
i ropt 10-aut Mark CbirtgA Wash 1 I
/Inn% 041,.(4 1/4 !irk I -At W.h ,4.4116
1r ta.ifai iroio Os, Rolm/ L.0 WA., 0 :.'3414 II 539. 114/ 10)
horn 4/4,10 INdt IjiV.i.rsip 0 il3fia (IVO I 115.1
11C-4-rip4 11.‘10 CP11-41/7.1, C111 V41,11 0;9 16 li14'.-114qt
14no- tosinpll lion% C'.1. %Nash 0242? '16an 1ig.
Vous, /1.7r1r1 h cull 9 )1.tck Wail0>4 /5-11;t1rE-0:k
r?' Was' 11.1. 0104 .11 0Z522,i131t
kil
et. 1iliVir;1 dB_
Monday, January 27, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name Lowell Gaut
Address 3431 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78411
Please select the Board, Committee, City Council
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
What district do you reside in?
Topic
Agenda Item Number
Yes
District 2
Public Libary
unknown
Comment
urge you to Please support reappointment of the 4 current Libary Board members requesting
Reappointment.
Thank you.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
Please select the Board, Committee,
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
What district do you reside in?
Topic
Agenda Item Number
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
CHERYL MARTINEZ
326 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
City Council
Yes
District 2
ANIMAL CONTROL
n/a
Comment
I will be at council since animal control has yet to respond to me about the report requested.
submitted an open records item for a different item weeks ago and have not received it.
Provide an email to receive a copy of cmmutt70@aol.com
your submission.
I also
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name Lisa Gerdes
Address 9841 SPID
Corpus Christi, TX, 78418
Please select the Board, Committee, City Council
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
What district do you reside in?
Topic
Agenda Item Number
Yes
District 4
Emergency Refuge Center
25-0058
Comment
We at Rising Tide Ministries want to thank the Mayor, all city council members and city staff for their hard
work in providing the Emergency Refuge Center for our homeless community during the recent freezing
weather. It is a huge undertaking to provide for a group of people with diverse needs while at the same
time addressing safety and budget concerns. With such a large project and the number of people involved
we believe they did a great job.
We have worked with the Mayor, city council and staff over the past 4 years and have found them to be
professional and responsive to the needs of the community. On countless occasions we have reached out
and received assistance or clarity on an issue.
Through Rising Tide Ministries A Way Home Program, working together with city staff, we were able to
send two homeless individuals by Greyhound bus to their families.
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your efforts.
1
Provide an email to receive a copy of RisingTideMin@gmail.com
your submission.
2
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name Jason Hale
Address 4421 HAMLIN DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411-3059
Please select the Board, Committee, City Council
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi? Yes
What district do you reside in? District 1
Topic Drought Contingency Plan
Agenda Item Number 29, file # 24-1126
Comment
Please see attached
Upload supporting images or
documents.
EiCity Council Comments January 28th ....pdf
Provide an email to receive a copy of jasonhaletx@gmail.com
your submission.
January 28th, 2025
Submitted electronically via the City's Public Comment / Input Form
Re: Agenda item 29, file # 24-1126, City's Drought Contingency Plan and ordinance
amending City Code of Ordinances Chapter 55, Article XII Water
Resource Management sections 55-151,55-152,55-153,55-154
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for taking comments on the newly proposed 2025 Drought Contingency Plan
(DCP). The new plan is very different from the 2018 DCP plan, containing numerous changes to
restrictions and surcharges. I believe it will take residents a few weeks to fully assess the new
plan and I hope you will take our input into consideration.
So far, my main concern is that the new plan fails to minimize the adverse impacts of
water supply shortages by putting off significant conservation measures until the water
emergency stage, which by then may be too little too late. Compounding this issue, the City of
Corpus Christi may not qualify for relief from different state and federal agencies unless we have
instituted serious drought measures, leading to a possible lack of help when we need it the
most. Given the importance of reliable access to water and its impact on public health, welfare,
and safety, I urge Council members to consider the comments below regarding the new plan.
1. Surcharges. Industrial surcharge reductions weaken important conservation
incentives
Large volume users make up about 50% of Corpus Christi Water's (CCW) municipal
sales and CCW's total sales, making this user group very important in terms of conservation
potential. Some of these users participate in the drought exemption fee program which exempts
them from some surcharge fees, but not all of them do. The surcharge fees are important
because they encourage conservation and make up for lost CCW revenue due to lower sales.
The new plan reduces surcharges for non-exempt large volume water users by at least
51% to 71%, possibly more, and will significantly reduce the incentive for large volume users to
conserve water in times of drought. In fact, the new changes are so major, they now put
surcharges on par with drought exemption fees, something that has already been a source of
contention among residents.
For example, under the 2018 DCP, a non-exempt large volume user who used 12.5
million gallons a day (MGD) and received an 80% allocation during Stage 3 would add —$18
million to CCW's revenue through surcharges if they did not reduce their use (Exhibit 2). Under
the new plan, CCW would lose out on $9 million of revenue due to the new surcharge changes
for this one example alone.
1
4. Pro Rata Water Allocations. The City is not following the current DCP's pro rata
water allocation measures.
Water allocations are a significant conservation measure that encourage reduced use by
assigning reduced allocations to treated wholesale customers, based on average use.
According to Sections 16.8 and 16.9 of the 2018 and 2025 DCP, pro rata water allocations will
begin to be planned during Stage 2 and will be implemented at the onset of Stage 3, based on a
percentage set by resolution of the City Council. So far, this has not happened despite Stage 3
being initiated over a month ago on December 16th, 2024. Given the enormous potential to
save water when levels are low, I recommend the Council to implement these allocations as
soon as possible.
5. Drought Measures. Weak conservation measures will reduce the City's ability to
request emergency relief.
The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has very specific authority to
act to grant emergency relief to water rights holders and water users. However, the executive
director of the TCEQ is required to ensure that their actions maximize the beneficial use of water
while also minimizing the impacts to affected water rights holders. That means if we want the
TCEQ to grant us emergency relief, like making priority calls on water rights in the Nueces
watershed, we need to first demonstrate that serious drought measures have been instituted
and that the feasibility of alternative conservation solutions have been thoroughly explored
(Exhibit 1).
I included a couple of pages from `Essentials of Texas Water Resources' in Exhibit 1 so
you can take a look at the laws and case studies relating to the TCEQ and their role of providing
emergency relief during extreme drought. My main concern is that if we wait until the water
emergency shortage stage to do meaningful conservation, then we won't be able to
demonstrate to the TCEQ that we have taken serious measures to preserve reservoir levels,
and we may be denied the critical relief we need when we need it the most.
I believe addressing the issues mentioned above would improve the seriousness of our
drought response measures by maintaining the previous non-exempt large volume user
surcharges during Stage 3 and 4, and by following our current plan of implementing pro rata
water allocations at the onset Stage 3 conditions, while also keeping us on track with monthly
updates and identifying flaws in our plan through target reduction audits for each stage of
drought. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Jason Hale
3
Essentials of Texas Water Resources Chapter 22
because it falls within the category of planning for response rather than strictly reactionary
response.
The role of the office of the governor in responding to drought may be categorized as pri-
marily economic or disaster relief. For the most part, statutes and rules that more specifically
affect water rights in a time of drought are within the purview of the TCEQ.
C. The Texas Commission on Environmenthl Quality
When drought occurs, the TCEQ has very specific authority to act to grant emergency
relief to water rights holders and water users. The TCEQ's authority generally arises out of
section 5.501 of the Texas Water Code, which provides that the TCEQ may issue a temporary
or emergency order that is "mandatory, permissive, or prohibitory" and by such an order
"issue a temporary permit or temporarily suspend or amend a permit condition." See Tex.
Water Code § 5.501(a). The TCEQ has codified procedures for emergency and temporary
orders. See 30 Tex. Admin Code ch. 35. With respect to water rights and water use, three spe-
cific provisions relate to emergency relief measures that the TCEQ may take. '
In a drought emergency, the TCEQ may suspend permit conditions "relati g to beneficial
inflows to affected bays and estuaries and instream uses if the commission finds tl t an emergency
exists that cannot practicably be resolved in another way." See Tex. Water de §§ 5.506(a),
11.148(a); 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 35.101. In the 80th legislative session, the Texas legislature
added section 11.1471 to the Texas Water Code, which requires the TCEQ to establish environ-
mental flow standards for each river basin and bay system in the state. See Tex. Water Code
§ 11.1471. The legislature also included a provision to allow these fresh water inflow set -asides to
be made available temporarily for other beneficial uses during an emergency. See Tex. Water Code
§ 5.506(a-1). See Chapter 11 of this book for further discussion of environmental flows. Finally,
the 2011 legislature added Texas Water Code section 11.053, which clarifies that the executive
director has the authority to temporarily suspend or adjust water rights during a period of drought
or other emergency shortage of water according to the priority of the water rights. See Tex. Water
Code § 11.053(a). However, the statute also requires the executive director to ensure that the
action will maximize beneficial use of the water; minimize impacts on water rights holders; pre-
vent the waste of water; take into consideration the efforts of the affected water rights holders in
developing and implementing water conservation plans and drought contingency plans; and, to the
greatest extent practicable, conforms to the order of preferences established by section 11.024 of
the Texas Water Code. See Tex. Water Code § 11.053(b)(1)—(5).
During a period of drought in 2006, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) filed
an application for an emergency order to suspend the instream flow requirements for its Per-
mit No. 5715. See Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ Docket No. 2006-
1091-WR. If granted, this emergency order would have allowed the LCRA, by reducing its
required instream flows, to divert more water out of the Colorado River into the Lometa Res-
ervoir, which supplied LCRA customers in the City of Lometa. The LCRA estimated in July
2006 that the Lometa Reservoir had only ninety to one hundred days of usable water supply.
In a July 18, 2006, letter to the LCRA, the executive director of the TCEQ declined the
request and, in doing so, commented that the LCRA had implemented only the first stage of
its drought contingency plan. The executive director also concluded that because the LCRA
had not taken steps to limit nonessential water usage, the LCRA had not shown that there was
an "imminent threat to public health, safety, and welfare that overrides the necessity to com-
22-6
Exhibit 2
a)
en
Ct5
0
0E
(n
a)
a)
cn
c
.1-75
-o
a)
F2)
2
cn
Ct5
-+j
O0
C c
not meet targe
New DCP w
c on efficacy of
conservation efforts
(t3
0
co
co
Y5.
2
co
0
a
0
L.
a)
E;
a)
F—
measures
a)
CT'
ED.
0
_o
co
en
C5
a)
_c
cn
a)
"Z3
cn
a)
E
co _
TC
a) 1"-
(1)
C 0
0
0 CD
_le 2)
as a)
•,(1) E
a)
Estimated Surcharges for no change in use scenario
Daily Surcharge Total
Yearly Surcharge Total
0
Normal Charge (pre -allocation)
New Charge (base + surcharges)
Change in Costs
W
c—
c)
O
LO
CO
c
Efl
$1,414,375
Drought Exemption Fees
Drought exemption fee (per thousand gallons)
Daily Total
...................... _... _
Yearly Total
LL
Estimated Surcharges for no change in use scenarii
Daily Surcharge Total
Yearly Surcharge Total
0
LC)
N
Q)
O
Changes in costs
Normal Charge (pre -allocation)
New Charge (base + surcharges)
Change in Costs
ui
_
M
O
$3,875
CO
N-
(Y)
d'
Y
,-
Ea
Drought Exemption Fees
Drought exemption fee (per thousand gallons)
Daily Total
Yearly Total
N 0
0 C
N C
fV
L�1
m
o
l0
00
rl
00
I�
i_n
Ql
CCW Intake (TWDB)
Lake Texana
Colorado River
Choke Canyon Reservoir
Lake Corpus Christi
(0
48
H
Stage 3 reduction is 30%
CCW total intake
0 0
needs a 22.1 MGD reduction in
demand to meet 30% target.
ocation shall be a
Section 16.9 of the DCP
>, a)
ci) c
-C CO
C
co
-0 la
CD c
(i) 0
CO 0
as _a
a) ®
• -6 cm
"'EI c cu
o 8 -to
E
u) cai ...,>_,, &cp.
-,_ • —
a.) -6 0 "'a'
E u) a) 6
o (t5 ▪ :pc.,„
u) 44...
= a) o -...- )
c) o)
c
Lai tom o o a)
.— >, -0
CO = • L. "0
-cs id cn > as
cn
a) (1) co
as ch
...0 _c
a) E ma) 'o a)
as o >
co --':5-
a)
"6 0
0'6 o) co
co co (
(19 cn =
0)
Ili as 0 1.- 0
L.- a)
0 0) 0
O 0- CS
MS
r 3 L® -c cci a)
a) c a)
< o_
•
Section 16.8 of the DCP
Stage 2: Begin pro rata allocation planning
ro rata curtailment
a)
• 8
Exhibit 3
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name Alexandra Flucke
Address
Please select the Board, Committee,
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
What district do you reside in?
Topic
Agenda Item Number 4
Comment
My name is Alex Flucke and I live in District 2. I am writing to advocate for the reappointment of Jennifer
Anderson, Carroll Matthews, Dora Wilburn, and Alice Upshaw Hawkins to the Advisory Library Board. All
four of these board members have shown that they are more than qualified to continue in their positions.
They all support the mission of our public libraries to improve literacy, enhance knowledge and create a
sense of community by making information easily accessible to the Corpus Christi area. It would be a
mistake for city council members to repeat what happened the last time positions on this board were
filled. Over the last year some board members have worked to silence and remove diverse perspectives
from our public libraries. At the same time, Jennifer Anderson, Carroll Matthews, Dora Wilburn, and Alice
Upshaw Hawkins have worked to support the mission of our libraries while treating library staff with
respect as experts in their field.
729 Sam Street
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412
City Council
District 2
Library Board Appointments
Provide an email to receive a copy of alexandra@tfn.org
your submission.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
Please select the Board, Committee,
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
Topic
Agenda Item Number
Comment
I am in favor of Item 30, which allows the city council to schedule a Public Alternative Water Supply
Workshop. Community members deserve to know alternatives, as desalination world skyrocket resident's
water rates AND kill the gorgeous Corpus Christi Bay.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Maggie Peacock
4407 SE 28th Ave
Portland, OR, 97202
City Council
No
Desalination
item 30
Speaking of keeping information from residents, I am also speaking against Item 29, which prioritizes
industry over the people. Industry is already exacerbating the climate crisis and drought conditions in the
Coastal Bend, perpetuating an artificial demand for desalination.
To the new city council -- please take this opportunity to prioritize people and planet over profits and
pollution.
Provide an email to receive a copy of maggiegpeacock@gmail.com
your submission.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission
Meetings
To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or
access services online, click here:
Access Online Services
To continue submitting a written public comment
click Next below.
Public Comment & Input Form
For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings
Date of Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Name Amanda Breland
Address
Please select the Board, Committee,
or governing body that your
comments are directed to:
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi?
Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX, 78410
City Council
Yes
What district do you reside in? District 1
Topic Desalination and Library Board
Agenda Item Number 3. 25-0061; 30. 25-0111
Comment
Hi!
I'm going to make this quick as I have to get to work. I would like to call on my city council rep Everette Roy
to grow a backbone and not allow these christian extremists to sit on the library board and control what is
in our libraries. These public libraries are for EVERYONE. Book bans are one of the first steps into fascism.
Go to the library and check out a history book if you don't believe that.
Also, i believe it would be in the best interest of this city for the city council members to have a
presentation of the effects desalination will have on our bay as well as our city as a whole. It would be
idiotic to oppose this.
Thanks!
Provide an email to receive a copy of amkbre@gmail.com
your submission.