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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/09/2025I 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 9, 2025 which were approved by the City Council on September 23, 2025. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of September 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 SCANNED City of Corpus Christi Meeting Minutes City Council 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 cctexas.com Tuesday, September 9, 2025 11:30 AM Council Chambers A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order. Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor James Miller with Bridge of Life. Pastor James Miller with Bridge of Life gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Maddox Luera, 12th grader at Incarnate Word Academy. Maddox Luera, 12th grader at Incarnate Word Academy, 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 Note: Council Member Cantu arrived at 11:36 a.m. and Council Member Paxson arrived at 11:41 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. 25-1443 Ethics Commission (Ethics Commission Members are appointed by two-thirds vote of the full Council - 6 votes) This appointment was postponed to allow more applicants to apply. G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 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 amended proposed budget; city rates for residential customers; and next steps. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. Steve Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, Jazmeyne Evans, Corpus Christi, TX, and Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. Council Member Barrera moved to amend the schedule of adjustment, seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Roy. 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: 033730 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 topic: FY 2026 capital budget summary. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Council Member Scott moved to amend the schedule of adjustment, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed unanimously. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. 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: 033731 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. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX and Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. 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 second 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 Enactment No: 033732 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 and Budget Amy Cowley stated this item it to approve the increased revenue received from property taxes by the adopted rate. City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 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 Scott. This Ordinance was passed on second 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 Enactment No: 033733 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. 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 second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 6 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Scott and Council Member Roy Nay: 3 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Cantu and Council Member Paxson Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 033734 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. Interim Director of Aviation Jeremy Valgardson, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed on second 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: 033735 8. 25-1294 One -reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 to update water rates effective January 1, 2026. Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water (CCW) Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: residential water rate analysis-FY 20 to FY 26; commercial water rate analysis-FY 20 to FY 26; water rate analysis-FY 20 to FY 26; FY 26 water rate increase -key drivers; FY 26 water rate structure; water budget -fixed vs. variable costs; and water rate scenarios. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Chief Operating Officer of CCW Winkelmann, and Financial Advisor at Specialized Public Finance Victor Quiroga, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX, Steve Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, Dr. Karl Serrao, Corpus Christi, TX, Vanessa Gonzalez, Corpus Christi, TX, Dr. Gonzalez, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Maggie Peacock, Corpus Christi, TX, and Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance to support option 1, seconded by Council Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following vote: 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 Enactment No: 033736 City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 9. 25-0702 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 12-108 to update fees for Sunrise Beach RV Park, effective October 1, 2025. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment on Items 9-12. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to approve Items 9-12, seconded by Council Member Barrera. These Ordinances were passed on second 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: 033737 10. 25-1302 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-54 to update water laboratory charges effective January 1, 2026. See Item 9. 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: 033738 11. 25-1303 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-56 to update temporary construction water service charges effective January 1, 2026. See Item 9. 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: 033739 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, City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 effective January 1, 2026. See Item 9. 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: 033740 13. 25-1299 One -reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 to update wastewater rates effective January 1, 2026. Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water (CCW) Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: wastewater rate analysis-FY 20 to FY 26; FY 26 wastewater rate increase -key drivers; FY 26 wastewater rate structure; wastewater budget -fixed vs. variable costs; and wastewater rate scenarios. City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley, Interim Chief Operating Officer of CCW Winkelmann, Director of Water Utilities Wes Nebgen, and Assistant Director of CCW Kamil Taras, responded to Council questions. 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 to support option 1, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following vote: 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 Enactment No: 033741 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. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim Chief Operating Officer of CCW Winkelmann, Director of Water Utilities Wes Nebgen, and Assistant Director of CCW Kamil Taras, responded to Council questions. City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Blanche Royal!, Corpus Christi, TX, Gary Hutchins, Corpus Christi, TX, Susan Upshaw, Corpus Christi, TX, and Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to amend the ordinance to remove Section 55-590 (a) (3), seconded by Council Member Paxson and passed unanimously. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Cantu. 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: 033742 15. 25-1278 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code, Section 14-1313 to amend the roofing and siding building permit fees, and to remove backflow prevention 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. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second 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: 033743 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 City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 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, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. John Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to deny the ordinance and adopt option 2, seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously. 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. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve Items 17 and 18, seconded by Council Member Cantu. These Ordinances were passed on second 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: 033745 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. See Item 17. 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: 033746 City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 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: amended proposed fee; and alternative to amended proposed fee. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Dodd, and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Sergio Gonzalez, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX and Elena Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to amend the ordinance to remove the fee increase to the After Hour Kid Power Program and the administration fees, seconded by Council Member Campos and passed unanimously. Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Paxson. 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: 033747 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. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Cantu moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed on second 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 City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 033748 21. 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. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Julian Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Scott. 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: 033749 22. 25-1452 One reading ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Sections 55-687, 55-688, and 55-697 to re-establish a street maintenance fee and update the street user rate, effective January 1, 2026. Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the following topics: street user fee -history; budget amendments (street maintenance fund); and recommendations. City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim Assistant City Manager De La Garza, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Tom Whitehurst, Corpus Christi, TX, Steve Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Julian Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, and John Bell, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Campos, Council Member Cantu and Council Member Scott City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Nay: 5 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 I. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 23) 23. 25-1418 Briefing on Water Reuse Project, Presented by Gulf Coast Authority and Ardurra Technical Director of Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) Jonathan Sandhu presented information on the following topics: meeting our mission through service; GCA key performance areas; GCA participant model; key operational takeaways; GCA process for service agreements; and GCA contacts. Partner at Ardurra Group Chris Canonico presented information on the following topics: agenda; purpose; the opportunity up to 16 MGD reuse; reclaimed water opportunity; supply option cost comparison; how to accelerate delivery and cost effective; steps for public partnership; and reclaimed water delivery. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim Chief Operating Officer of CCW Nick Winkelmann, and Project Engineer with GCA Daniel Williams, responded to Council questions. J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 24 - 34) Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. No Items were pulled for individual consideration. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Council Member Scott. 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 24. 25-1435 Approval of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (Attachments to be add to the website on Friday) The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda. Consent - Second Reading Ordinances 25. 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 City of Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 established in City Code Section 14-1313 and providing for penalty and publication, effective October 1, 2025. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033750 26. 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 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 second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033751 27. 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). This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033752 Consent - Contracts and Procurement 28. 25-1086 Resolution authorizing the purchase of an upgrade package for the City's existing Spartan bomb detection robot from Remotec, of Clinton, Tennessee, for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Bomb Squad in an amount up to $267,738.00, with FY 2025 funding in the amount of $105,501.57 from the 2025 Police Grant Fund and $162,236.43 from the 2025 Law Enforcement Trust Fund -Federal. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033753 29. 25-0885 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one- year options, with Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., of Bridgeport, New Jersey, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $298,250.00, with a potential up to $894,750.00 if options are exercised, for the purchase of Godwin City of Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 pumps, motors, rentals, and repair services for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2025 funding of $74,562.50 from the Water and Wastewater Funds. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033754 Consent - Capital Projects 30. 25-1329 Ordinance awarding a construction contract to Fencing Unlimited, LLC of West Monroe, LA for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant -Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Perimeter Fence Grant Project in an amount up to $1,022,900.00; located in Council District 4; appropriating $615,514.30 from the U.S. Department of the Navy. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033759 General Consent Items 31. 25-1275 Resolution authorizing payment of $1,059,799 for the annual renewal of Excess Liability and Workers' Compensation policy through Broker of Record, Acrisure LLC, dba Carlisle Insurance, for the upcoming policy year, October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033755 32. 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 Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033756 Consent - First Reading Ordinances 33. 25-1341 Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Padre Isles Property Owners Association (PIPOA) for improvements and ongoing maintenance to Don & Sandy Billish Park to update the maintenance obligations by the City and to allow the PIPOA to drill and construct four water wells for irrigation purposes. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033760 34. 25-1330 Ordinance appropriating Airport Grant No. 74 in the amount of $557,814.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Airport Improvement Program for the City of Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Terminal Access Road "International Drive Rehabilitation" Project in the Airport CIP Grants Fund; appropriating and transferring $29,359.00 from the Airport Operating Fund to the Airport Capital Reserve Fund; and amending the FY 2025 Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures each by $587,173.00. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033761 K. RECESS FOR LUNCH Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:51 p.m. Executive Session Item 41 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 3:26 p.m. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 35 - 40) 35. 25-1430 Ordinance approving an economic development incentive agreement project between the Corpus Christi B Corporation (Type B Corporation) and Padre Island North, LLC for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for development of the Marriott Dual Branded Hotels, Courtyard & Residence Inn, Conference Center, Bar & Restaurant located at 15210 - 15222 Windward Drive, Corpus Christi; as part of the project developer, Padre Island North, LLC, will create 73 primary jobs for the new or expanded business enterprise; and appropriating $2,000,000.00, in project funding to be reimbursed over a five-year period from the unreserved fund balance of the Corpus Christi B Corporation Economic Development fund. Compliance Officer with Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Randy Almaguer presented information on the following topics: need for development; project description; project investment; project location; project street view; project water view; timetable; and proven track record. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Mr. Almaguer, and Interim CEO with CCREDC Mike Culbertson, responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Steven Krebbs, Corpus Christi, TX, and Julian Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote: City of Corpus Christi Page 15 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Abstained: 1 - Mayor Guajardo Enactment No: 033762 36. 25-1438 One -reading ordinance appropriating $5,554,472.85 from the 2025 Utility Revenue Improvements Bond for the purchase of the assets of the City of Rockport Natural Gas Utility System and amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget. 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 Scott. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following vote: Aye: 9 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 033757 37. 25-1385 Resolution authorizing a franchise agreement with the City of Rockport for a period of 20 years for the right, privilege, and franchise to operate the gas distribution utility system for a franchise fee of 10% of monthly meter charges. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. 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: 033758 38. 25-1436 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, City of Corpus Christi Page 16 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 designating a contiguous geographic area within the corporate limits of the city as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Corpus Christi; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for the zone; establishing a tax increment for the zone; containing findings related to the creation of the zone; providing a date for the termination of the zone; providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics: what is TIRZ; vision of TIRZ #7; proposed TIRZ #7 area; proposed TIRZ #7 map; why a TIRZ in this area; Chapter 311 eligibility; how is this TIRZ different; subzone creation; currently proposed subzones; Mirabella Development (subzone A); Mirabella estimated project costs; The Proper (subzone B); terms and investment; participation and veto authority; TIRZ #7 Board composition; and next steps. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX and Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Nay: 1 - Council Member Campos Abstained: 0 39. 25-1439 Motion to approve the live broadcast of Audit Committee meetings and a request for Council direction to fund the broadcast expense, with such expense to be from the FY 2025-2026 budget of the Office of the City Auditor or to return on September 23, 2025, with a budget amendment, to be effective October 1, 2025. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Steve Klepper, Corpus Christi, TX, and Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Scott moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Campos. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: City of Corpus Christi Page 17 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 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: M2025-121 40. 25-1445 Discussion and possible action on City Auditor recommendation in a memo dated August 21, 2025 for outside agency investigation on the Homewood Suites fraud allegation. Executive session can be scheduled to confer with legal counsel, as requested by City Council members Gil Hernandez, Kaylynn Paxson, and Sylvia Campos. Senior Auditor Amr Hussein presented information on the following topics: fraud investigation process; timeline of events; key findings; and recommendation. City Auditor George Holland, City Attorney Miles Risley, and Senior Auditor Hussein, responded to Council questions. Council Member Cantu moved to refer the Homewood Suites fraud allegation to hire outside counsel, seconded by Council Member Campos. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 4 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Cantu and Council Member Paxson Nay: 1 - Council Member Scott Abstained: 4 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Mayor Guajardo and Council Member Roy Enactment No: M2025-122 N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 41) 41. 25-1453 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 request for outside agency investigation on the Homewood Suites fraud allegation. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Gail Anderson, Corpus Christi, TX, Carrie Meyer, Corpus Christi, TX, Brad Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX, Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, Eric Von Wade, Corpus Christi, TX, Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Emily Barrera, Corpus Christi, TX, Amanda Breland, Corpus Christi, TX, Chris Torres, Corpus Christi, TX, Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, Daniel Pena, Corpus Christi, TX, Maggie City of Corpus Christi Page 18 Printed on 9/26/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025 Peacock, Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Chloe Torres, Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, Elena Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, Laramie Fain, Corpus Christi, TX, Jake Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, Alex Hatley, Corpus Christi, TX, Alberto A. Zertuche, Corpus Christi, TX, Lauren Gonzales, Corpus Christi, TX, Brian Mandel, Corpus Christi, TX, Christina English, Corpus Christi, TX, Eli McKay, Corpus Christi, TX, and Mark Muenster, Corpus Christi, TX. The following individuals submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes: Julie Rogers, Corpus Christi, TX and John Weber, Fair Oaks, CA. P. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 19 Printed on 9/26/2025 Monday, September 8, 2025 Public Comment & Input Form For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or access services online, click here: Access Online Services To continue submitting a written public comment click Next below. Public Comment & Input Form For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings Date of Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Name Julie Rogers Address Please select the Board, Committee, or governing body that your comments are directed to: Are you a resident of Corpus Christi? What district do you reside in? Topic Agenda Item Number 710 Furman Ave, Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, TX, 78404 City Council District 1 Budget FY 2025-26 H. 2 & H.3 Comment Please find attached the most up to date "Say No to Defunding Corpus Christi Public Libraries" Petition with 641 signatures. We collected 641 signatures in one month which demonstrates how much our Community loves and supports our Public Libraries. I think you have shown that you support the Libraries by restoring the proposed cuts. We have asked for our chronically underfunded Libraries to receive more funding for at least ten years. A well -funded library system will increase literacy and build community. We truly need both for the City to grow and thrive. I believe that is your goal as well. Let's aim for it! If you would ever like to discuss the Libraries, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Julie Rogers 361-461-1967 Upload supporting images or documents. a say-no-to-defunding-corpus-Christi-pu....pdf Provide an email to receive a copy of rogersjuliet@gmail.com your submission.