HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/02/2025I 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 September 2, 2025
which were approved by the City Council on September 9, 2025.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 9th day of September 2025.
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City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
11:30 AM Council Chambers
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Professor Imam Aref Mazloum with CHRISTUS Spohn
Hospital / TAMUCC.
Professor Imam Aref Mazloum with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital / TAMUCC gave the
invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Dean Presley Isbell, 12th grader at Arlington Heights Christian School.
Dean Presley Isbell, 12th grader at Arlington Heights Christian 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, Deputy City Attorney Buck Brice and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Note: Council Member Cantu arrived at 11:53 a.m.
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. PUBLIC COMMENT
F. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 1).
1. 25-1377 Corpus Christi B Corporation
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Ethics Commission
Marina Advisory Committee
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
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Corpus Christi B Corporation:
Reappointed: Mark LaRue
Appointed: Duke Canchola and Claudia Mostaghasi
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation:
Reappointed: Mark LaRue
Appointed: Duke Canchola and Claudia Mostaghasi
Ethics Commission:
Reappointed: Trevor H. Mauck
Appointed: Elena Martinez
Marina Advisory Committee:
Appointed: Stephen R. Gotberg
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee:
Appointed: Robert K. Allen and Mohan Rao
G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
H. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 2 - 22)
2. 25-1404 Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, beginning October 1, 2025;
authorizing personnel complements; authorizing various contracts and
amendments funded by the budget; amending the City of Corpus Christi's Texas
Municipal Retirement System Benefits; providing for a copy of the budget to be
filed with the County Clerk; and appropriating funds as provided in the budget.
(HB 1522 Taxpayer Impact Statement attached.)
Director of Management and Budget Amy Cowley presented information on the following
topics: FY 2026 budget addresses City Council and community priorities; FY 2026
proposed City budget; FY 2026 proposed authorized positions; city rates for residential
customers; budget amendments; street user fee -potential amendment; and next steps.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Julie Rogers, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
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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. 25-1407 Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi
Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Capital Budget in the amount of $553,964,906.00,
beginning October 1, 2025.
Director of Management and Budget Amy Cowley presented information on the following
topics: 10-year capital improvement plan; CIP funding use by department; funding
sources; G.O. Bond status; FY 25 CIP score card; and FY 26 CIP summary.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from 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, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
4. 25-1204 Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance setting a property tax rate of
$0.599774 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a 0.23% increase over the
no -new -revenue tax rate, and approving the tax roll as calculated. (60 percent
favorable vote required) (City Council Motion: "I move that the property tax rate
be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.599774, which is effectively a
0.23% percent increase in the tax rate.")
Director of Finance Sergio Villasana presented information on the following topics: FY
2026 tax rate; and property tax dollar.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Mayor Guajardo read the following: "During today's City Council meeting, the City
Council will vote on the first reading of the proposed property tax rate of $0.599774 per
$100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2026, and at the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting
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beginning at 11:30 am at City Hall, the City Council will vote on the second reading of the
proposed property tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation."
Council Member Barrera made the following motion: "I move that the property tax rate be
increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation, which is
effectively a 0.23 percent increase in the tax rate," seconded by Council Member Scott.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Scott and Council Member Roy
Nay: 3 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Cantu and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
5. 25-1419 Ordinance ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2025-2026
Operating Budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than
in the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget in amount of $6,061,319.
Director of Management of Budget Amy Cowley provided a brief explanation about this
item.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX and Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Scott and Council Member Roy
Nay: 3 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Cantu and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
6. 25-1306 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 6-15 to update the Daily
Boarding fees, Commercial Permit fees, 1st and 2nd Occurrence Impoundment
fees, Species Appropriate Vaccine fees, adding a 3rd Occurrence
Impoundment fee, and amending Section 6-26 to add a legal presumption
regarding rabies immunization, effective October 1, 2025.
Director of Animal Care Services Kathleen Chapa presented information on the following
topics: background; proposed FY 2026 fee schedule adjustment; and FY 2026 projected
revenue.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Roy
Nay: 4 - Council Member Hernandez, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu and Council
Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
7. 25-1301 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 9-35 - Parking Rates to
update the parking rates for short-term and covered parking at the Corpus
Christi International Airport, effective October 1, 2025.
Assistant Director of Aviation Kimberly Miller presented information on the following
topics: Chapter 9 revisions; and daily parking rates South/Central TX airports.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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
8. 25-0702 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 12-108 to update fees for
Sunrise Beach RV Park, effective October 1, 2025.
Interim Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topics: Sunrise Beach overview; Sunrise Beach amenities;
proposed fee increase; and staff recommendation.
Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos, responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
9. 25-1294 One -reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 to
update water rates effective January 1, 2026.
Principal Consultant with NewGen Strategies and Solutions LLC Andy McCartney
presented information on the following topics: FY 2026 proposed water rates; inside city
retail water monthly minimum charge; outside city retail water monthly minimum charge;
FY 2026 proposed rates; wholesale treated volumetric rates; non -ratepayer wholesale
raw water; municipal raw water only; residential sample utility bill; commercial sample
utility bill; large volume; and wholesale treated.
Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water (CCW) Drew Molly, Interim Director of
Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann, Assistant Director of CCW
Kamil Taras, and Mr. McCartney, responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero,
Corpus Christi, TX, Michael Miller, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus
Christi, TX, Jim Klein, Corpus Christi, TX, and Gilbert Aguirre, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Campos and Council Member Scott
Nay: 6 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member
Cantu, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
10. 25-1302 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-54 to update water
laboratory charges effective January 1, 2026.
Interim Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topic: water laboratory charges.
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Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Scott. 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
11. 25-1303 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-56 to update temporary
construction water service charges effective January 1, 2026.
Interim Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topic: Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section
55-56 to update temporary construction water service charges.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
12. 25-1304 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code, Sections 55-70 and 55-71 to update
water and wastewater utility tap fees as follows: to require payment in full upon
application; to provide that commercial taps will be installed by contractor; to
provide that right-of-way fees and street cut costs are not included and are
separately charged from the tap fee; to establish meter set fees when the
developer has installed the service line; to provide that water and wastewater
utility tap fees will be determined based upon time, cost of work and materials,
effective January 1, 2026.
Interim Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topic: amendments to Corpus Christi Code Section 55-70
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and Section 55-71 revision to water and wastewater utility tap fees.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Julian Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX and Jim Klein, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
13. 25-1299
One -reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 to
update wastewater rates effective January 1, 2026.
This Item was postponed.
14. 25-1383 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 55 Article XIX regarding
Recycled/Reclaimed/Effluent water regulations and fees, providing for waiver of
effluent water service fee, effective January 1, 2026, providing for publication
and penalties.
Interim Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topic: Corpus Christi Water effluent water fees.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member
Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Nay: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Cantu
Abstained: 0
15. 25-1278 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code, Section 14-1313 to amend the
roofing and siding building permit fees, and to remove backfiow prevention
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assembly tester and mechanical contractor fees, Section 14-1341 to amend
agreement processing fees, and Sections 14-1313, 14-1321, 14-1341,
14-1351, and 14-1361 to remove past years from the fee schedule; effective
October 1, 2025.
Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the following
topic: proposed adjustments.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Michael Miller, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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
16. 25-1288 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 13-3002 to amend the
vacant building definition; Section 13-3005 amend the compliance period;
Section 13-3006 establishes registration program requirements for owners of
vacant buildings (residential and commercial); allow the City to establish a
vacant building registration fee and an annual vacant building inspection fee;
amend Section 13-2026 providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and
publication.
Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the following
topics: proposal summary; the opportunity; financial impact; D1; D2; D3; D4; D5;
ordinance revisions; and operations plan.
Director Dice, Deputy City Attorney Buck Brice, and Assistant Police Chief David
Blackmon, responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, David Loeb, Corpus Christi, TX, and Rachel
Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Vaughn. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott and Council Member Roy
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Paxson
Abstained: 0
17. 25-0254 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 18-2 Outside City Limits Fire
Department Response Service fee and updating the rate schedule for persons
outside of the Corpus Christi city limits who receive fire service, effective
October 1, 2025.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topics: cost calculation
methodology; Response Readiness Fee (RRF); fee for service; cost of equipment; and
mileage.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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. 25-1290 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 18-20 Ambulance Rates and
updating the "Adjustment of ambulance rates", "Rates" and "Supplementary
Charges" sections, effective October 1, 2025.
Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Erben presented information on the following topics: fee
escalation methodology change; and proposed ambulance fee changes.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
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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
19. 25-1274 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 36-7 Rental Rates &
Recreation Fees and Section 12-83 Marina Fee Schedule to update fees,
effective October 1, 2025.
Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd presented information on the following
topics: background; and FY 2025-2026 proposed fee changes.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Julian
Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, Dan McQueen, Corpus Christi, TX, and Robin Cox,
Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Paxson moved to amend the ordinance to exclude latchkey and
administration fees, seconded by Council Member Cantu and passed unanimously.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on first 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
20. 25-1291 Ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the City Code of Ordinances to establish a
training session fee schedule for the Corpus Christi Police Department for
sessions held at the Corpus Christi Police Academy for other law enforcement
agencies and personnel.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: police training
session fee.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
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Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member
Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Absent: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
21. 25-1227 Public Hearing and First reading ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code
Section 55-709 Drainage Utility Charge to update the storm water drainage
charges, effective January 1, 2026.
Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the
following topics: FY 2026 proposed budget storm water fund: $32.2M; about Public
Works -storm; FY 2022-2026 five-year forecast; and recommendations.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Julian Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX and Dale Switalla, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Scott. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos and Council
Member Scott
Nay: 5 - Council Member Hernandez, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member
Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
22. 25-1371 Resolution approving the FY 2027 - FY 2031 Rapid Pavement Program (RPP)
as proposed by the Public Works Department that includes a list of local,
collector and arterial streets that are planned for street reconstruction utilizing a
pavement only approach.
This Item was postponed to September 9, 2025.
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 23 - 32)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Item 30 was withdrawn.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Item 30, seconded by Council Member Barrera. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
23. 25-1375 Approval of the August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (Attachments to be
added to the website on Friday)
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
24. 25-0984 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with up to two additional
one-year options with AutoWorks Unlimited, of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an
amount up to $395,000.00 and a total amount up to $1,185,000.00 if option
years are exercised, for body and emergency equipment repairs for Police
Department vehicles including radios and in -car cameras, with FY 2025 funding
in the amount of $65,833.33 available in the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033728
25. 25-1158 Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year service agreement with
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, of Houston, Texas, with an office in Corpus
Christi, through the BuyBoard Cooperative to refurbish wire harnessing
equipment and make necessary repairs for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department's Aerial Ladder Fire Truck (Unit No. 1267) for $102,000.00, with FY
2025 funding in the amount of $77,000.00 from the General Fund and
$25,000.00 from the Fire Grants Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-116
26. 25-1153 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with one one-year
option, with Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed
$1,008,000.00, with a potential up to $2,016,000.00 if the option is exercised,
for liquid cationic polymer used in the treatment process to produce potable
drinking water at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, with FY 2025 funding
of $168,000.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-117
27. 25-0786 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with Trout Trucking Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$485,610.00, with a potential up to $1,456,830.00 if options are exercised, for
hauling services and disposal of excavation and construction materials for
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Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of $121,402.00 from the Water
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-118
28. 25-0657 Motion authorizing the execution of a three-year service agreement, with
Coastline Refrigeration and Service, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning preventative maintenance and repair services for
City facilities, in an amount up to $1,189,996.00, with FY 2025 funding in the
amount of $99,166.33 from the Facility Management and Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-119
General Consent Items
29. 25-1261 Resolution authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to reimburse the developer up to $735,789.32 for the
construction of the Oso Parkway Drainage Crossing at the Cimarron Ditch for
the development of Royal Creek Estates Subdivision. (District 5)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033729
30. 25-1401 Resolution authorizing the execution of a one-year service agreement, with four
one-year options, with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, for
Sister City services, effective for FY 2026.
This Item was withdrawn.
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
31. 25-0886 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code, Section 55-37 to establish
requirements for water wells to avoid cross connection with City water supply
and to include backflow prevention device testing filing fee which was previously
established in City Code Section 14-1313 and providing for penalty and
publication, effective October 1, 2025.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
32. 25-1217 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority in the amount of $894,028.00 with a City cash match of
$191,860.00 and an in -kind match of $770,606.00 for a total project cost of
$1,856,494.00 for salaries, overtime, and fringe benefits for four sworn officers
and three civilians and for operational needs for the Corpus Christi Police
Department's Auto Theft Task Force; designating the Chief of Police as the
authorized official, the Deputy Chief of Police of the Criminal Investigations
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Division as Program Director, and the Director of Finance, or Director of
Finance's designee, as financial officer for this grant; and authorizing four sworn
and three civilian positions that currently exist; appropriating FY 2025 funding of
$894,028.00 in the Police Grants Fund and, subject to FY 2026 budget
approval, appropriating the necessary remaining cash match and in -kind match.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:56 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:42 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 33)
33. 25-1253 Zoning Case No. ZN8769, Gary W. Crook (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 14454 Northwest Boulevard from the "RS-6" Single -Family 6
District to the "ON" Neighborhood Office District, providing for a penalty not to
exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval).
Director of Development Services Michael Dice provided a brief summary on the zoning
case.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy 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
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 34- 35)
34. 25-1175 Motion on amendment No. 5 to the Design -Build Contract with Kiewit
Infrastructure South Co. of Westlake, Texas for design development to a 60%
design, for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus (IHWTC) Project, on a
cost reimbursable basis for a not to exceed amount of $50,000,000.00, for a
total contract price up to $97,635,177.98, located in Council District 1, with FY
2025 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.
Director of Inner Harbor Desalination Program Management Office Brett Van Hazel
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presented information on the following topics: amendment summary; amendment
background; amendment scope; design timeline; and alternative.
City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly,
Director Van Hazel, Attorney Janet Whitehead, Engineer at Freese and Nichols for
Innovative Water Supply Jason Cocklin, and Financial Advisor at Specialized Public
Finance Victor Quiroga, responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, Samuel Aundra Fryer, Corpus Christi, TX, David
Loeb, Corpus Christi, TX, Eric Von Wade, Corpus Christi, TX, Georgia Tony, Corpus
Christi, TX, Becky Moeller, Corpus Christi, TX, Libby Peacock, Corpus Christi, TX, Julius
Ramirez, Corpus Christi, TX, Gabriel Flores, Corpus Christi, TX, Oliver Sanchez, Corpus
Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Rita De Leon Garza, Corpus Christi, TX,
Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, Bob Paulison, Corpus Christi, TX, Beatriz Alvarado,
Corpus Christi, TX, Deanna King, Corpus Christi, TX, Monna Lytle, Corpus Christi, TX,
Paul Fritz, Portland, TX, Kara Rivas, Corpus Christi, TX, Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi,
TX, Gilbert Aguirre, Corpus Christi, TX, Jennifer Aguirre, Corpus Christi, TX, Elida
Castillo, Taft, TX, Joshua Fraedrick, Corpus Christi, TX, and Conor Rice, Corpus Christi,
TX.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Mayor Guajardo moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Mayor Guajardo and Council Member Scott
Nay: 6 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council
Member Cantu, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
35. 25-1376 Resolution of a Financing Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) related to the City's issuance, sale,
and delivery of City Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds in an
amount not to exceed $210,045,000.00 to the TWDB with proceeds of said
bonds for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus and other matters in
connection therewith.
Attorney Janet Whitehead and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta, responded to Council
questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Michael Miller, Corpus Christi, TX, James Perkins, Corpus Christi, TX, Julian Hernandez,
Corpus Christi, TX, Georgia Tony, Corpus Christi, TX, Becky Moeller, Corpus Christi, TX,
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and Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez made the following substitute motion: "Motion to direct staff
to ask for an extension from the Texas Water Development Board for the issuance, sale
and delivery of the City Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds not to
exceed $210,045,000.00 with the intent to repurpose for other Region N approved water
supply projects," seconded by Council Member Campos. This Motion was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
7 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council
Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member
Roy
Nay: 2 - Council Member Barrera and Mayor Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-120
M. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
N. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 361
36. 25-1431 Update on Alternative Water Supply Projects
This Item was withdrawn.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
P. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Julie Rogers,
Corpus Christi, TX, Alma Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, Callie Walker, Corpus Christi, TX,
Dale Switalla, Corpus Christi, TX, Gail Anderson, Corpus Christi, TX, David Rowsey,
Corpus Christi, TX, Shawn Flanagan, Corpus Christi, TX, Carrie Meyer, Corpus Christi,
TX, Melissa Zamora, Corpus Christi, TX, David Johnson, Corpus Christi, TX, Brad
Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX, Carolyn Koivula, Corpus Christi, TX, Elyda Vasquez,
Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Autumn Hensiek, Corpus
Christi, TX, Sondra Meyer, Corpus Christi, TX, Mila Leschper, Jessica Palitza, Corpus
Christi, TX, Taylor Garcia, Corpus Christi, TX, Amanda Breland, Corpus Christi, TX,
Tristan Clowdus, Corpus Christi, TX, Alex Benavides, Corpus Christi, TX, Jenny Espino,
Corpus Christi, TX, Armon Alex, Corpus Christi, TX, Fatimah Guerra-Rachidy, Corpus
Christi, TX, Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, Aracely Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX,
George Johnson, Corpus Christi, TX, Maggie Peacock, Corpus Christi, TX, Chloe
Torres, Corpus Christi, TX, Aaron Lebowitz, Corpus Christi, TX, Melinda De Los Santos,
Corpus Christi, TX, Jake Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, Michael Miller, Corpus Christi,
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TX, Dan McQueen, Corpus Christi, TX, Aline Trejo Chavez, Corpus Christi, TX, Henry
Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, Carla Frank, Corpus Christi, TX, Julian Hernandez, Corpus
Christi, TX, Alicia Matus, Corpus Christi, TX, Millicent Carrizales, Corpus Christi, TX,
Andrea Puyol, Corpus Christi, TX, James Perkins, Corpus Christi, TX, Sara Dolson,
Corpus Christi, TX, Lamont Taylor, Corpus Christi, TX, Jen Gracia, Corpus Christi, TX,
Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Alberto Zertuche, Corpus Christi, TX, Hunter Behnke,
Corpus Christi, TX, Laramie Fain, Corpus Christi, TX, Richard Pittman, Corpus Christi,
TX, Robert Landeg, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Becky
Moeller, Corpus Christi, TX, Eric Payne, Corpus Christi, TX, Jim Klein, Corpus Christi,
TX, Elena Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, Jackson Lewis, Corpus Christi, TX, John
Hanzalik, Corpus Christi, TX, Mary Poison, Corpus Christi, TX, Daniel Pena, Corpus
Christi, TX, Pat Craig, Corpus Christi, TX, Susan Upshaw, Corpus Christi, TX, Wilson
Strain, Corpus Christi, TX, Sandra Love Sanchez, Corpus Christi, TX, Brittni Young,
Corpus Christi, TX, Christina English, Corpus Christi, TX, Eli McKay, Corpus Christi, TX,
Amanda Guerra, Corpus Christi, TX, Chris Cuellar, Robstown, TX, Myra Alaniz,
Robstown, TX, John Weber, Fair Oaks, CA, and John Shepperd, Austin, TX.
The following individuals submitted a written public comment which is attached to the
minutes: John Weber, Fair Oaks, CA, Merida Forrest, Corpus Christi, TX, Carl Crull,
Corpus Christi, TX, and Guillermo Gallegos, Corpus Christi, TX.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 1:20 a.m.
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Please put off the vote on the Inner Harbor until the independent review of the far -field data is complete.
Without this review, the Council is just rolling the dice if the plant will create dead spots in the bay. Also, if
the plant will be able to operate at 30 MGD, or 20 MGD, or 10 MGD or less without damaging the bay
and/or clogging its prefilters. This could be the most expensive mistake the City ever makes. It would be
prudent to do your due diligence before voting to proceed. Keep in mind that Drew Molly is aware that the
data used in the QUAL-TX model for the updated permit application is incorrect. Also, keep in mind Drew
Molly sits on the Board of the TX Desal Assoc with a Kiewit and GHD employee. The Kiewit proposal was
the most expensive of the 3 proposals. Drew Molly was the lead scorer. He should have recused himself
because of his business relationship with Kiewit and GHD. I wouldn't want to be the Council member who
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Topic Water Supply
Agenda Item Number 34.35. and 36
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Due to the increasing frequency and severity of droughts in the western reservoir basins,
Lake Corpus Christi/Choke Canyon should not be considered a primary water source for
the future.
In order to provide water supplies that meet the peak summer demand without any
restrictions, 145 MGD is needed. The eastern system can reliably supply about 75 MGD,
the Inner Harbor Desal Plant 30 MGD, Evangeline Groundwater 24 MGD, and Nueces River
Wells 17MGD for a total of 146 MGD. The conclusion is that all water supplies are needed.
Without adequate water supplies all of us suffer. The city is looking more and more barren
having a visual impact on both visitors and potential residents. Without industry. The city
slowly dies. For every petrochemical job, 3.8 additional jobs are created in the community.
Those who have opposed these water sources have not come forward with any alternates
other than to say that industry should pay. When the city attracted these industries to the
area, the message was that they would be served by the city's system. They have paid their
share through their utility bills.
With regard to the potential state funding authorized by Senate Bill 7, there are a lot of
steps before that funding begins to be distributed. First, it must get voter approval in the
November Election; then the Water Development Board must set up the criteria and
processes for distributing the funds. These funds won't likely be available for another year.
BOTTOM LINE - THE CITY COUNCIL NEEDS TO VOTE TO PROCEED WITH THE INNER
HARBOR PROJECT AND THE EVANGELINE GROUNDWATER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
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Corpus Christi, TX, 78413
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Pouring more money into the most expensive "solution" to our manufactured water crisis is lazy, thick
headed, and despicable. To throw so much money into the fire when we can't even fund a homeless
services department, despite the number of folks forced to live on the street growing every year, shows me
exactly where this city's priorities lie, and it frankly makes me ashamed of my home.
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Please Vote NO to the funding related to Hillcrest IHWTC
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In our convention in 2024 we further updated our stance in regards to a resolution AGAINST
Desalination Plant in Hillcrest Community in Corpus Christi, Texas.
"Be it resolved that the construction and operation of a desalination plant in the Hilcrest community of
Corpus Christ, Texas be strongly opposed due to the potential devastation it could cause to the
environment..."
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solutions for addressing water scarcity in the region that prioritize environmental conservation,
sustainability, and the well-being of local communities. May this resolution serve as a call to action to
promote responsible decision -making and sustainable practices that preserve the natural beauty and
ecological integrity of Corpus Christi Bay for generations to come. "
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On July 31, 2023, the Nueces County Democratic Party Executive Committee voted
unanimously to pass a Resolution in Support of Environmental Sustainability Initiatives. The
Democratic Party of Nueces County is committed to promoting sustainable progress and
environmental stewardship. Nationally, the Democratic Party upholds scientific consensus.
Environmental stewardship aligns with core Democratic values, including social responsibility,
equality, and justice. We stand against environmental injustices and advocate for inclusive
solutions that benefit all members of our community.
Environmental sustainability refers to the responsible use of natural resources, minimizing
negative impacts on people, the environment, and future generations. It includes preserving all
living organisms, conserving habitats, reducing pollution and waste, and promoting clean energy
and sustainable practices. The goal is to meet present needs without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs. Through this resolution, we reaffirm our pledge to
advocate for local, state, and national policies & initiatives that address climate change, promote
sustainability, and that protects our people & natural resources.
We advocate for responsible budgeting and efficient governance while acknowledging that
investing in environmental sustainability is an investment in our future. The Democratic Party of
Nueces County remains steadfast in encouraging constructive dialogue and evidence -based
decision -making to safeguard our community's long-term interests.
In our convention in 2024 we further updated our stance in regards to a resolution AGAINST
Desalination Plant in Hillcrest Community in Corpus Christi, Texas. "Be it resolved that the
construction and operation of a desalination plant in the Hillcrest community of Corpus Christi,
Texas be strongly opposed due to the potential devastation it could cause to the environment..."
"We urge policy makers, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to consider alternative
solutions for addressing water scarcity in the region that prioritize environmental conservation,
sustainability, and the well-being of local communities. May this resolution serve as a call to
action to promote responsible decision -making and sustainable practices that preserve the
natural beauty and ecological integrity of Corpus Christi Bay for generations to come."
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