HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/17/2025I 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 June 17, 2025 which
were approved by the City Council on July 15, 2025.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of July 2025.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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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 Pastor Rick Milby with Corpus Christi Cross Project.
Pastor Rick Milby with Corpus Christi Cross Project gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Hudson Davis, 4th grader at Windsor Park Elemenary School.
Hudson Davis, 4th grader at Windsor Park Elemenary 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. 25-0901 Overview of City Council 3-month Agenda Forecast Planning Tool
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topic: City Council
3-month forecast.
A Council Member and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: the Port of
Corpus Christi, the applicant for the Hillcrest zoning, asked to delay the item until July;
and effective September 1, per the Texas Legislature, all agendas must be posted three
business days from the date of the meeting instead of 72 hours from the time of the
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meeting.
2. 25-0931 Update on Alternative Water Supply Projects
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Corpus Christi Water (CCW) Drew Molly presented
information on the following topics: weather results (Western supplies); weather results
(Eastern supplies); and summary of weekly water supply updates.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, COO of CCW Molly, and Water Resource
Manager Esteban Ramos discussed the following topics: the Nueces River provides
water from Choke Canyon to Lake Corpus Christi; Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) investigated the alleged water poaching that occurred; the CCW team
continues to monitor the situation and will report any findings to TCEQ; the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with South Texas Water Authority is in process; the Garver study
is researching water reuse; and an update on the Far Field study will be presented in
July.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Stephen Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in support of Item 6.
Clent Mericle, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about fair business practices.
Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about the importance of the desalination
plant, and to re-evaluate the Corpus Christi Housing Authority.
Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, expressed concern about the Corpus Christi Housing
Authority CEO's salary, attendance at the TCEQ meeting, and the amount of money
spent on the marketing campaign.
Brad Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX, presented information to include storm water in the
strategy for Corpus Christi Water.
Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, presented information regarding accounting of the
Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang event and expressed concern about alcohol purchases with
taxpayer funds.
Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, voiced concern about early detection cancer
screenings for firefighters and the budget shortfall.
Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in support of the 3 month agenda forecast and
about the Oso Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant reuse.
Melissa Zamora, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in opposition to desalination and a concern
about industrial areas near neighborhoods.
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Mike McFarland, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about designating June as fatherhood
month.
Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, advocated for skateboarding in the community.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Bruce Wilson, Corpus Christi, TX.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 29)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 20, 24, 25 and 29
were pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 20, 24, 25 and 29, seconded by Council Member Paxson. 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
3. 25-0930 Approval of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Council Member Paxson requested to pull this Item to add the following language to the
minutes: a request to keep public comment at noon and add a second public comment
period at 5:30 p.m.; and a request to provide ample public explanations for the new
public comment change.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the minutes as corrected without objection,
seconded by Council Member Cantu 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
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
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4. 25-0729 Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the
issuance of its utility system senior lien revenue improvement and/or refunding
bonds in one or more series (as designated by purpose and series) for Water,
Wastewater, and Stormwater utility improvements in an amount not to exceed
$181,000,000 and refinancings in an amount not to exceed $162,385,000,
within set parameters and according to the City Council adopted Capital
Improvement Plan, and the plan of finance set by the City's financial advisors;
making provisions for the payment and security thereof by a first and prior lien on
and pledge of the net revenues of the City's utility system on a parity with certain
currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations; stipulating the terms and
conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a parity therewith;
prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and
related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of one or more series of bonds,
including the approval and distribution of one or more official statements
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying
agent/registrar agreements, one or more escrow agreements, and one or more
purchase contracts; complying with the requirements imposed by the Letter of
Representations previously executed with the depository trust company;
delegating authority to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director
of Finance and Procurement to execute certain documents relating to the sale of
each series of bonds; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Paxson. This Ordinance was passed on second reading 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: 033661
5. 25-0817 Ordinance approving a mid -year budget adjustment in an amount of
$4,077,839.00 for the Animal Care Services department including appropriating
$2,183,664.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue interest
funds for the addition of three full-time positions for Animal Care Services
(ACS), for ACS capital improvement projects, and ACS equipment; amending
the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Budget by
$1,894,175.00.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
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Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Ram Munoz with Munoz Engineering,
Director of Animal Care Services Kathleen Chapa, Interim Assistant City Manager Ernie
De La Garza, and Assistant City Manager Sony Peronel discussed the following topics:
concerns with the cost of the parking lot repairs; whether departments are responsible for
the cost of their parking lot repairs or if Public Works could fit it into their schedule and
budget; Certificates of Obligation will be used to fund this parking lot and maintenance
yard; pros and cons of asphalt versus concrete; concern about the exorbitant cost of an
HVAC unit; the importance of prioritizing additional kennels, however the City does not
have the operating capacity to house more dogs; and need to clarify cost breakdowns of
each item.
Council Member Vaughn moved to amend the ordinance to remove "field operations
maintenance yard improvements," seconded by Mayor Guajardo. This Ordinance was
passed on second reading as amended 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: 033662
6. 25-0749 Ordinance amendment Chapter 12 1/2 of the City Code of Ordinances to modify
audit standards and make other edits.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
City Auditor George Holland introduced and commended his Audit Intern Evan Manning
and Audit Manager Amr Hussein for their research and efforts.
Council Member Scott moved to amend the ordinance to require a super majority (six
members) instead of a majority to remove a council member. The motion died for lack of
second.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council
Member Cantu, Council Member Scott and Council Member Paxson
Nay: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Mayor Guajardo and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033663
7. 25-0743 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $322,684.80 with MPM Development, LP to
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construct a wastewater trunk line related to King's Landing Unit 8 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 $322,684.80 to reimburse the developer in accordance with
the agreement. (District 3).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033664
8. 25-0740 Zoning Case No. ZN8545, M&R Home Solutions, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 2345 Yorktown Blvd from the "RS-6" Single -Family
6 District to the "RS-6/SP" Single -Family 6 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: 033665
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 25-0354 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year agreement, with two one-year options
to renew, with Lindenwood Education System dba South Texas Vocational
Technical Institute of St. Charles, Missouri, with a location in Corpus Christi, in
an amount up to $300,000.00, with a potential of up to $900,000.00 if the
options are exercised, for Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) training for
Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of $150,000.00 from the Water Fund
and $150,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-063
10. 25-0483 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options,
with Cummins Southern Plains, LLC, dba Cummins Sales and Service, of
Arlington, Texas, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to
$144,880.39, with a potential up to $434,641.17 if options are exercised, for
preventative maintenance and the purchase of parts for 10 generators at various
wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, with FY 2025 funding of
$144,880.39 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033666
11. 25-0674 Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement with the option to
extend two, one-year periods with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC of
Corpus Christi, in the amount of $1,500,000 with a potential amount of
$4,500,000 for striping, pavement markings, and signage maintenance for the
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Public Works Department, with FY 2025 funding of $700,000 from the Street
Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-064
12. 25-0616 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year professional services agreement with
OpenGov, Inc., of Dover, Delaware for $101,880.00 to implement a custom
configuration and integration of the Public Works Department's permitting
module with the City's current merchant payment processor's system, with
FY2025 funding of $101,880.00 from the Streets Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-065
13. 25-0762 Motion authorizing execution of Change Order No. 5 with Intergraph Corporation,
through its Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division, of Madison,
Alabama, for the computer -aided dispatch (CAD) and records management
software implementation project for additional on -site workshop configuration
sessions, training, and integrations in the amount of $250,000.00, with FY 2025
funding from the MetroCom Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-066
14. 25-0522 Motion authorizing execution of a two-year agreement with e-Builder, Inc., of
Sunrise, Florida, through a federal GSA contract, for a software subscription in
an amount of $358,177.54 and a managed services agreement in an amount of
$129,672.54, for a combined total amount of $487,850.08, to renew the
necessary licenses, provide professional services, provide technical support,
and provide maintenance, with FY2025 funding from the Engineering Services
Fund
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
A Council Member, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, and Assistant
Director of Information Technology Holly Houghton discussed the following topic: this
two-year agreement is a renewal for the software subscription and for managed services.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Campos. 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: M2025-067
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15. 25-0790 Motion to authorize the execution of a two-year order form with lnfor US, Inc., in
the amount of $262,500.00 for the purchase of additional user software licenses
for Finance and Human Resources, with FY 2025 funding of $131,250.00 from
the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-068
16. 25-0857 Motion authorizing execution of a cooperative service agreement with PSI JF
Petroleum Group, Inc., dba JF Petroleum Group, of McAllen, Texas, through the
Sourcewell Cooperative, for an amount up to $186,253.54 to upgrade the
existing fuel management system at the Corpus Christi International Airport, with
FY 2025 funding of $121,911.16 from Airport Operating Funds and $65,342.38
from Customer Facility Charge Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-069
17. 25-0344 Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year option
periods, with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, dba Siddons Martin
Environmental Group, of Houston, Texas, for McNeilus replacement parts and
equipment for repairs to City waste collection trucks for the Asset Management
Department, in an amount up to $275,000.00, with a potential total amount of up
to $825,000.00 if both one-year option periods are exercised, with FY 2025
funding in the amount of $114,583.33 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033667
18. 25-0523 Motion authorizing the purchase of 16 replacement roll -off containers from
Keystone Waste Solutions, LLC of Rhome, Texas, through the BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative for $154,234.00 for Solid Waste Services, with FY
2025 funding from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-070
19. 25-0643 Motion authorizing a one-time purchase of galvanized and insulated meter gas
valves for $132,800.00 from A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., of Dubuque, Iowa, for use
by the Gas Department, with FY 2025 funding from the Gas CIP Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-071
Consent - Capital Projects
20. 25-0582 Motion awarding eleven (11) Master Service Agreements for professional
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engineering services to nine (9) firms in an amount not to exceed $5,700,000.00
per year with an aggregate three-year amount not to exceed $17,100,000.00 for
Solid Waste, Stormwater, Wastewater, and Water, to support the Capital
Improvement Program with projects located Citywide, with FY 2025 funding
available from the Capital Program and operating budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topic: a desire to hire smaller engineering firms to manage these projects.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. 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: M2025-072
21. 25-0794 Motion awarding five Master Service Agreements for professional architectural
services to five firms in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per year with an
aggregate three-year not to exceed amount of $11,250,000.00 for City facilities
and Park Capital Improvement Program projects, located Citywide, with FY
2025 funding available from the Capital Program and operating budgets.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-073
22. 25-0356 Motion authorizing an agreement with American Electric Power to install
twenty-six (26) new LED, concrete light poles for the Swantner Park Lighting
project in an amount up to $75,904.43 to provide nighttime visibility and safety
along the seawall for park visitors, located in Council District 2, with FY 2025
funding available from the Parks Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-074
General Consent Items
23. 25-0807 Motion authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the
State of Texas, acting through the Department of Public Safety (DPS), to allow
DPS access to the Coastal Bend Public Safety Radio System in exchange for
an annual maintenance payment.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-075
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24. 25-0367 Resolution amending City Council Policy 2 "Council Travel/Business Expense"
to add new subsection I to establish guidelines for the shared travel/business
expense pool.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Council Members, City Secretary Rebecca Huerta, and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: a Council Member would like to change the budget for
council business and travel expenses for FY 2026, eliminating the travel pool, and adding
together the travel pool allocation and individual council member allocations and dividing
the total equally among the council members; business and travel expenses are used at
Council's discretion; and if a Council Member does not use their funds it is returned to the
General Fund balance.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Campos. This Resolution 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: 033668
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
25. 25-0591 Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map and the Urban
Transportation Plan Map of Mobility CC, transportation elements of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by modifying County Road 22
between SH286 and County Road 43 from an A2 Arterial to a C1 Collector,
modifying County Road 22 between County Road 43 and a proposed P1
Parkway from a C3 Collector to a C1 Collector, and modifying a planned road
between County Road 22 and County Road 20A from a C3 Collector to a C1
Collector; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City;
and providing for publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Interim Assistant City Manager Ernie De La Garza presented information on the following
topics: background; amendment requests; and recommendations.
Council Members, Interim Assistant City Manager De La Garza, and Assistant Director
of Public Works Renee Couture discussed the following topics: staff is working on
amending only the Urban Transportation Plan (UTP); TxDOT is improving State Highway
286 from Weber Road to Staples Street; houses can be built on a C1 Collector street; a
concern the preliminary plat was approved prior to the UTP change, consequently the
UTP will need to change to conform with the plat; Public Works worked with the
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developers to analyze proposed traffic volumes to determine whether the road could
handle that volume; and staff agrees with Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Moses Mostaghasi, Corpus Christi, TX, stated this is a future UTP amendment, spoke in
opposition to Planning Commission's approval of half road developments, and in support
of the size reductions if this area is annexed into the City.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033670
26. 25-0521 Ordinance accepting Public Health Infrastructure Grant for $250,000.00 from the
Department of State Health Services to enhance and expand Laboratory
Information Management System infrastructure through November 30, 2027; and
appropriating $250,000.00 in the Health Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033671
27. 25-0601 Ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with an estimated payment
amount of $700,000.00 to the City of Corpus Christi from the Texas General
Land Office to provide beach water sampling in Nueces, Aransas, and San
Patricio counties under the Texas Beach Watch Program for a five-year period
beginning in FY25 and ending August 31, 2030.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033672
28. 25-0644 Ordinance authorizing a no -fee 20-year lease agreement with the Federal
Aviation Administration for 2.7896 acres of land at the Corpus Christi
International Airport for the operation of an Airport Surveillance Radar. (28- day
delay required between readings)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
29. 25-0845 Ordinance adding annexed areas to City Council District 1 and District 3.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
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Council Member Campos requested to pull this Item to clarify whether Bootstrap Energy
is included in this annexed area.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Roy. 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
Enactment No: 033673
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:48 p.m. Executive Session
Items 38-41 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting
at 3:58 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 30 - 33)
30. 25-0855 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the FY 2024
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the
amount of $4,004,254.53 from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal
Emergency Management Agency for salaries and benefits over a three-year
period for 15 additional firefighters for the Corpus Christi Fire Department for
our four -person staffing plan.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topics: SAFER; NFPA
1710 requirements; staffing; SAFER award; and costs.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Fire Chief Wade discussed the
following topics: the grant would allow for 15 additional positions to achieve the
department's four person staffing goal, which would provide more efficiency and safety to
the citizens and firefighters; this item is contingent on more revenue which would require
a property tax rate increase or huge reductions in some departments; the fire department
must apply for this grant by July 3; Council Members expressed desire to invest in this
department; the SAFER grant is federally funded; support for a public safety referendum;
and the two cent tax rate increase would generate three million dollars to the General
Fund.
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Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
This Resolution 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: 033669
31. 25-0788 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment #1 to the cooperative service
agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, Virginia, through
the Texas Department of Information Resources, in the amount of $321,063.37,
to upgrade and enhance the Granicus community engagement platform to add
text messaging and emails to residents and increase the 3-1-1 mobile app
capabilities, plus professional services and continued support, with FY 2025
funding of $300,000.00 from the General Fund and $21,063.37 from the
Information Technology Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Council Members and Director of Communications Elisa Olsen discussed the following
topics: Council Members stated this a great news item in that it can increase community
engagement and is a cost savings opportunity; and the City use discretion for the use of
surveys.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Cantu. 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: M2025-076
32. 25-0899 Ordinance appointing Gabriel Rodriguez as Division 1 Judge, Jason Supplee as
Division 2 Judge, David Walsh as Division 3 Judge, William Gregory "Bill"
Bonilla as Division 4 Judge, and George Picha as Division 5 Judge of the
Municipal Court; appointing Christopher E. Matt as part-time judge #1, Douglas
K. DeFratus as part-time judge #2, William Holt Feemster as part-time judge #3,
Mara Schechter as part-time judge #4, Mario A. Olivarez as part-time judge #5,
Arnold McAdams as part-time judge #6, and Robert Reyna as part-time judge
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#7 of the Municipal Court; determining salary; providing a two year term of office;
and declaring an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Vaughn. This Ordinance was passed on first reading 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: 033674
33. 25-0898 Discussion and possible action on council policy regarding the scheduling of council
meetings, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn,
and Gil Hernandez.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33.
Council Members, City Secretary Rebecca Huerta, and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: a desire to reduce council meetings to twice a month to
achieve more productive meetings and to consider staff time; the 2026 council meeting
calendar can be revisited in November; efficiency can be accomplished by conversing
with staff prior to meetings; in opposition of changing the schedule, but need to make
scheduling improvements; and Mayor and council comments and discussion be mindful
of intentionality to hold more effective meetings.
M. RECESS TO THE CITY CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 34)
Mayor Guajardo recessed the City Council meeting to the City Corporation meeting at
6:39 p.m.
34. 25-0463 Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
(CCHFC) to amend and reaffirm the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation's Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 and present on a proposed Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit
to be included in the FY 2026 Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
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budget
This Corporation Meeting was held.
N. RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:48 p.m.
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 35 - 37)
35. 25-0866 Crime Statistics Briefing, presented by Corpus Christi Police Chief, Mike Markle
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 35.
Assistant Police Chief Todd Green presented information on the following topics: crime
data follow up; crime rate by council district; 2023 violent crime rates: cities with
comparable population; 2023 property crime rates: cities with comparable population;
homeless crime; our federal, state and local partners; and CCPD units and initiatives.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Police Chief Mike Markle, Assistant
Police Chief Green, Deputy Police Chief James Lerma, and Deputy Police Chief William
Breedlove discussed the following topics: the homeless outreach coalition meets weekly
at the La Retama Library to assist with providing resources to the homeless population;
currently there is no capacity for a crime control program; a crime data analyst assesses
the effectiveness for each program; community members fund the Operation Safe Return
program; the amount of mental health cases; District 1 has the highest crime rate
because of the diversity and size from Calallen to downtown; the Red Cord Initiative
assists women out of sexually oriented business; homeless families in our community are
rare; and it is illegal to sleep or camp on a sidewalk or at business entrances.
Deputy Police Chief Hollis Bowers presented information on the following topics:
citywide -drug cases; drug delivery cases; and NVID cases (assigned/filed).
Council Members and Deputy Chief Bowers discussed the following topic: the status of
the bill regarding vaping.
Detective with Gang Unit Austin Johec presented information on the following topics:
Corpus Christi Police Department JET (Juvenile Enforcement Team); today's gang unit;
gang crimes; gang categories; and gang members in Corpus Christi (May 2025).
Council Members, Police Chief Markle, and Detective Johec discussed the following
topics: graffiti is more prevalent on the internet; when stolen firearms are recovered they
are returned back to the owner or seized and destroyed; firearms used in crimes are not
sold to the public for revenue; statistics on white collar crimes are listed under theft and
embezzlement; and there are approximately 50 gangs in the City.
36. 25-0802 Briefing on the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus, Progressive Design
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Build and Guaranteed Maximum Price Development.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36.
Program Management Office Director for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus
(IHWTC) Brett Van Hazel presented information on the following topics: presentation
overview; current project status update; project timeline; near and Far Field Modeling;
Inner Harbor Ship Channel; demonstration plant update; and future project topics.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Director Van Hazel discussed the following
topics: the Far Field Study will be presented to Council on July 15; the model will show
an entire year based on historical data; concerns that 30 days is not sufficient time for a
desalination pilot program; the three executed contracts are to secure professional
services for planning and design; Kiewit estimated $18 million for a lump sum payment
for the pilot program, but invoices will need to be submitted and anticipated to cost less;
GHD and Kiewit are putting data into the Far Field Model to assist with diffuser design
for discharge that will look at salinity and oxygen levels, and to ensure they are compliant
with the permit; for staff to provide the purpose and cost of the pilot program; and the City
is doing the modeling to ensure the requirements are met by TCEQ.
Education Director for the independent nonprofit Water Collaborative Delivery
Association Leofwin Clark presented information on the following topics: Water
Collaborative Delivery Association; fundamentals of progressive design -build; WCDA
who we are; better projects together; collaborative delivery; spectrum of collaborative
project delivery; baseline: Design -Bid -Build (DBB); Progressive Design -Build (PDB);
commercial concepts: when will you know the construction price; fundamental shift in risk
allocation; the contract: performance; commercial concepts; cost versus price; PDB
preconstruction phase progressive cost iteration; preconstruction phase progressive cost
iteration; and PDB shared savings.
There were no questions or comments from Council.
37. 25-0873 89th Legislature Post -Session Briefing, presented by Ryan Skrobarczyk,
Director, Intergovernmental Relations Department, and Snapper Carr, Partner,
Focused Advocacy
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk and Partner and General
Counsel with Focused Advocacy Snapper Carr presented information on the following
topics: 89th Legislative session overview; budget overview; budget impacts on Coastal
Bend; windstorm insurance; project finance zone; water supply development; water
supply financing; culture, recreation, tourism, beach; Intergovernmental Affairs; land use;
preemption; tax and economic development; finance; Municipal Governance; and Bills
that did not pass.
Council Members, Director Skrobarczyk, Mr. Carr, and Director of Development
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Services Michael Dice discussed the following topics: recognition of Chairman Todd
Hunter for bringing the film industry to the City; Texas water fund money goes into a
program which is usually offered as a low interest loan to municipalities; land use
restrictions and whether the Unified Development Code (UDC) needs to be updated; and
Council Members commended City staff who testified at the Texas Capitol.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 - 41)
38. 25-0900 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 following judges of the Municipal
Court: Division 1 Judge, Division 2 Judge, Division 3 Judge, Division 4 Judge,
Division 5 Judge, part-time judge#1, part-time judge#2, part-time judge#3,
part-time judge#4, part-time judge#5, part-time judge#6, and part-time judge#7
and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of the
judges of the aforementioned personnel.
This E-Session Item was not discussed in executive session.
39. 25-0872 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 desalinated water from CC
Polymers (CCP) including, but not limited to, state and federal laws and EPA
and TCEQ regulations related to desalinated water.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
40. 25-0921 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 utility plants purchased by CPS, 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.
41. 25-0943 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 sale of water to
WCID#3, water rights related thereto, and regulatory matters related to the
production and transportation of groundwater in Nueces County and state,
federal, and TCEQ rules related thereto.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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proposed Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit to be
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Fr Bruce Wilson, residing in District 5, affirming my support and gratitude for this proposal in item 34, from
the Planning and Community Development Department.
Gathering the data specified in the "proposed Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit to be included in
the FY 2026 Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation budget," is the first step toward developing a full
housing development plan for our community.
If implemented, this is the first appropriate step for developing such a plan. Without such a plan our
housing development will continue uninformed of the actual data needed for a proactive housing
development plan.
At this time, we have an overabundance of housing being developed in the name of "affordable housing"
even though it is not affordable for the residents who actually need it most. Our lack of planning has
already led to some serious problems facing our community. We need evidence based decisions as we
move forward.
Adequate water is not our only crisis.
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