HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/06/2025I 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 May 6, 2025 which were
approved by the City Council on May 13, 2025.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of May 2025.
(S E A L)
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
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Meeting Minutes
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, May 6, 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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Rabbi Naftoli Schmulker with Chabad Coastal Bend.
Rabbi Naftoli Schmulker with Chabad Coastal Bend gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Hannah Nichole Hominick, 12th grader from Calallen High School.
Hannah Nichole Hominick, 12th grader from Calallen 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,Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member
Eric Cantu,Council Member Mark Scott,Council Member Kaylynn Paxson, and Council
Member Everett Roy
E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
1. 25-0609 Recognition of Graduates from the 61st Class Graduation of MetroCom 911 Call
Operators
City Manager Peter Zanoni recognized the 61 st Graduation Class of MetroCom 911 Call
Operators.
Assistant Police Chief Christopher White presented information on the following topics:
61 st MetroCom Academy; 911 dispatchers; 911 dispatcher training; and what's after the
academy.
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Council Members commended the graduation class for their dedication and service.
2. 25-0633 Recognition of TOP Cop Award and Overview of Annual Candlelight Vigil for
Fallen Officers
City Manager Peter Zanoni recognized National Peace Officers Memorial Week May
11-17, 2025; 37th annual candlelight vigil May 13, 2025; and Top Cop Award Recipient
Officer Marco Ramirez.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Stephen Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about minimal public transparency during
the budget process.
Cheryl Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about Animal Care Services
leadership.
Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about statements of fact.
Robin Sanders, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about the amount of crime in the
City.
Gary Allsup, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about the impact to Corpus Christi Housing
Authority and low income families as a result of the Presidents proposed budget cuts.
Ronald Kolb, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about funding for local film projects.
Tom Tagliabue, Corpus Christi, TX, asked to dedicate the naming of the Oso Pedestrian
Bridge after the late Assistant City Manager, Tom Utter.
Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about Travel and Tourism week.
Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, asked for Corpus Christi Water to provide updates on
desalination modeling from GHD to City Council.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 3)
3. 25-0623 Animal Care Advisory Committee
Building Standards Board
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Sister City Committee
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Animal Care Advisory Committee:
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Reappointed: Diana L. Cardenas and Ronald Smith
Appointed: Kylie Long (At -Large)
Building Standards Board:
Appointed: Chic G. Henderson (Regular Member) and Lindsy Clark (Alternate Member)
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation: (Mayor Guajardo
abstained)
Appointed: George E. Pollakis
Sister City Committee:
Appointed: Wally Gonzalez Jr. and Angelita M. Romero
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 4 - 5)
4. 25-0573 Update on Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus Project, to include project
history on progressive design -build contract procurement, current project update,
and milestones leading to guaranteed maximum price.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Program Management Office Director Brett Van Hazel presented information on the
following topics: presentation overview; project procurement recap; current project status
update; project timeline; upcoming presentations; and future project topics.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Van Hazel, and Chief Operating
Officer of Corpus Christi Water (CCW) Drew Molly discussed the following topics: the
City is modeling the impact on the Inner Harbor to ensure the design meets the TCEQ
requirements; the GHD Far Field Model should be complete within two months; to make
certain the cost of this campus project is affordable; multiple projects are being
considered for an alternative water supply; a request for frequent cost updates; federal
grant funding is available for this project and can be submitted by Fall of 2025; a water
summit will be held from May 22-23 to fundraise for a utility assistance bill program, as
well as provide hours for CCW operators to recertify their license; the current cost of
maintenance and operation of the desalination plant is unknown; and the City has a ten
year contract with the electric provider to negotiate rates.
5. 25-0680 Alternative Water Supply Projects Update
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly presented information on the
following topics: drought monitor; Evangeline Laguna LLP (Evangeline) groundwater
project; Echelman-Voigt (EV) Ranch project; Nueces River Groundwater Wells project;
Reclaimed Water Infrastructure project; and groundwater supply assessment.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operating Officer Molly, and County
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Commissioner John Marez discussed the following topics: the cost, timeline and water
quality will determine the next action from Evangeline; the estimated timeline for
permitting from TCEQ and volume of Nueces River Wells; the amount of water from the
River Wells and the plan to address the quality of water; a rate increase will take affect on
any additional water source; risks are associated with a small groundwater conservation
district; what the groundwater quality is per well the City is drilling; whether Flint Hills
Resources can receive reclaimed water; and South Texas Water Authority is willing to
partnership with the City to provide water.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. MOTION TO RECONSIDER: (ITEM 6)
6. 25-0682 Reconsideration of "Motion awarding a construction contract to Barcom
Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi for construction of a new Wastewater
Maintenance Building in an amount up to $8,476,293.00, located at the City's
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant in District 3, for the project approved
by City Council in FY 2022, FY 2023, FY 2024 and FY 2025 with FY 2025
funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund," as submitted by
Council Members Carolyn Vaughn and Eric Cantu.
This Item was withdrawn.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7 -18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 11, 13, 14, 16, and 17 were
pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 11, 13, 14, 16, and 17, seconded by Council Member Roy. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
7. 25-0661 Approval of the April 29, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
8. 25-0484 Ordinance accepting a grant totaling $247,669.00 from the State of Texas
Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for Operation Stonegarden (drug
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and human trafficking) for overtime, fringe benefits, one replacement Chevy
Tahoe police vehicle, and fuel/maintenance; and appropriating $247,669.00 in
the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033643
9. 25-0488 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $30,734.00 from the
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for funding to purchase two
replacement Paratech lifting bags, two replacement Paratech lifting cushions,
and one additional Multiforce bag used for rescue operations for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $30,734.00 in the FY 2025 Fire
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033644
10. 25-0460 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of $15,092,700.00
from the Texas General Land Office, Community Development Block Grant -
Mitigation Program, under the FY2024 Regional Mitigation Grant to improve
operational resiliency at the Greenwood and Oso Wastewater Treatment Plants;
and amending the Water Grant Fund and FY2025 Capital Budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033645
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
11. 25-0175 Resolution authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two
one-year options, based on a best -value bid, with Lone Star Blower, Inc., of
Houston in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 with a potential amount up to
$930,000.00 if options are exercised, for blower repairs and alignment at
wastewater treatment plants for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of
$310,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
A Council Member and Director of Water Systems Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen
discussed the following topic: this company was selected because they offered the best
value and most experience.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Paxson. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033646
Consent - Capital Projects
12. 25-0507 Motion awarding a construction contract to Crawford Henrichson & Crawford
LLC Addison, TX, for the Fire Department Resource Center Phase II project in
an amount not to exceed $3,041,742.00 for the addition of two apparatus bays,
and a multipurpose space for Fire Department personnel training and storage,
located in Council District 3 with FY 2025 funding available from the Certificates
of Obligations and G.O. Bond 2022.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-052
13. 25-0347 Resolution rejecting the bid of D&J Utility Services LLC as non -responsive and
authorizing a construction contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions, LLC, La
Feria, Texas, as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in an amount up to
$3,891,631.24 with two renewal options for a total amount not to exceed
$11,674,893.72 for Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) - Manhole Improvements FY2024 project, located Citywide, with FY 2025
funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topic: the lowest bidder was not selected for this project because they did not
meet the minimum requirements.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033647
14. 25-0425 Motion awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.,
of Houston, Texas, in an amount up to $20,991,575.94 and authorizing
Amendment No. 3 to the professional services contract with Plummer
Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi, to provide construction phase services in an
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amount of $55,767.00 for a total contract value up to $1,274,626.00 for the
Filtration System Hydraulic Improvements at O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant (ONSWTP), located in Council District 1, with FY 2025 funding available
from the Water CIP Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Council Members, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, and Director of
Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann discussed the following topics:
in what way do the filtration improvements positively impact the water treatment plant; the
process of treating and refurbishing water filter systems; the difficulty of obtaining parts
and maintaining the facility; and whether warranty is established to protect the assets.
Council Member Paxson 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, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-053
15. 25-0539 Resolution authorizing a construction contract with Bay, Ltd., of Corpus Christi, in
an amount up to $2,858,521.20 for the reconstruction of Calallen Drive, from
Red Bird Lane to Burning Tree Lane, with new asphalt pavement, ADA
compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, signage, utility upgrades, and pavement
markings, located in Council District 1 with FY 2025 funding available from the
Street Bond 2018, Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, and Gas Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033648
16. 25-0584 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc.,
for design, bid, and construction phase services for Holly Road Train Trestle
project in an amount not to exceed $1,263,059.00, located in Council District 4,
with FY 2025 funding available from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: this company was selected due to their experience and knowledge with
this project; and concerns that other local companies should be given more opportunities
for larger projects.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-054
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
17. 25-0559 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute documents to
apply for and accept twelve grant renewal applications in an amount up to
$2,772,910.00, authorizing 32 grant positions, and acceptance of an amount of
up to $55,000 in program income from the Texas Department of Health and
Human Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and
upon receipt, to appropriate funds in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund for said
programs.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
There were no questions or comments from the Council.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Cantu. 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, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
18. 25-0545 Ordinance authorizing three real estate sales contracts totaling up to $1,534,880
to purchase properties necessary for the Nueces River Water Pump Station
Project, located in Council District 1, as follows: (1) 13702 N. Hillwood Trail from
Jeffrey & Cindy Kirby for $619,000.00 plus $4,000.00 closing costs; (2) 13710
N. Hillwood Trail from Jose & Selinda Zepeda for $140,000.00 plus $4,000.00
closing costs; and (3) 13720 N. Hillwood Trail from Steven Hook for
$769,880.00 plus $4,000.00 closing costs; and authorizing two short-term lease
agreements to lease property to (1) Jeffrey and Cindy Kirby for 13702 North
Hillwood Trail for $500.00 per month for six months and (2) Michael Cervantes
for 13720 North Hillwood Trail for $1,000.00 per month for three months; with FY
2025 Funding available from the Water Capital Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:05 p.m. Executive Session
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Items 19 and 20 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 2:43 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (NONE)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 19 - 20)
19. 25-0663 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 Corpus Christi Housing Authority
and land to be purchased by said entity and Texas Government Code §
551.072 to discuss and deliberate the potential purchase and/or value of the
aforementioned property rights because deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
20. 25-0675 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
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:39 p.m.
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