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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/14/2025I 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 October 14, 2025 which were approved by the City Council on October 21, 2025. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 21 st day of October 2025. (SEAL) eRiteil.t."- (14-1----' 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, October 14, 2025 11:30 AM Council Chambers A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order. Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rob Bailey with Southside Community Church. Rob Bailey with Southside Community Church gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Girl Scout Troop #4064. Girl Scout Troop #4064, 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 Gilbert 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. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1) 1. 25-1619 Items Benefiting the Community on the October 14, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topics: Fire Station No. 8 replacement (Kostoryz Rd.) construction contract; scope of work; Fire Station No. 10 replacement (Horne Rd.) construction contract; scope of work; Oak Park Playground upgrades; scope of work; site plan; and The Texan Lease Agreement. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2) City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 2. 25-1583 Coastal Bend Council of Governments Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Coastal Bend Council of Governments: Appointed: Dan McGinn (Regular Member) H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 14) Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 10 and 11 were pulled for individual consideration. Council Member Scott moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 10 and 11, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. 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. 25-1620 Approval of the October 3 City Council Workshop and October 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda. Consent - Second Reading Ordinances 4. 25-1474 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $106,064.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the 2026 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project for overtime for sworn officers to increase traffic enforcement in Corpus Christi, with a City match of $29,263.69 in overtime hours and fringe benefits for sworn officers, with funds available from the FY 2026 General Fund; and appropriating $106,064.00 in the Police Grants Fund. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033773 City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 5. 25-1307 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of up to $1,500.00 donation from VCA Charities for a Corpus Christi Animal Care Services staff person to attend training for VCA Charities' "Dog Day Out" adoption training in Phoenix, Arizona, from November 3 to November 7, 2025; and appropriating up to $1,500 into the Animal Care Services Grant Fund. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033774 6. 25-1324 Ordinance authorizing a Development Participation Agreement with Braselton Development Company, LTD to reimburse the developer for the oversizing of the street infrastructure improvements on Lady Claudia Street not to exceed $143,198.45 for the development known as London Towne Subdivision Unit 12 (District 3). This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033775 7. 25-1323 Ordinance authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with Braselton Development Company, LTD to reimburse the developer up to $339,859.93 for the construction of the Lady Claudia Street Drainage Crossing for the development of London Towne Subdivision Unit 12. (District 3) This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033776 Consent - Contracts and Procurement 8. 25-1243 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with STAline Waterworks, Inc., in an amount up to $273,478.00, with a potential of up to $820,434.00 if options are exercised, for the purchase of gate valves for Corpus Christi Water (CCW), with FY 2026 funding of $273,478.00 from the Water Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2025-143 9. 25-1528 Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement with Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $227,280.00 for armored courier services needed city-wide, with FY 2026 funding of $37,980.00 from various departments' funds. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2025-144 Consent - Capital Projects City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 10. 25-1567 Motion authorizing a construction contract to Catamount Constructors, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the construction of new Fire Station No.8 Replacement project (Kostoryz Road) and the demolition of the existing Fire Station No.8 in an amount not to exceed $9,614,779.09, located in Council District 3 with FY 2026 funding available from the G.O. Bond 2024 fund. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, and Fire Chief Brandon Wade responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Paxson. 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: M2025-145 11. 25-1568 Motion authorizing a construction contract to Catamount Constructors, Inc., San Antonio, Texas for the construction of new Fire Station No. 10 Replacement project (Horne Road) and the demolition of the existing Fire Station No.10 in an amount not to exceed $9,380,802.60, located in Council District 3 with FY 2026 funding available from the G.O. Bond 2024 fund. See Item 10. 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: M2025-146 12. 25-1513 Motion awarding a construction contract to A.Z. Rebar Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) Security Upgrade - Phase 1 Concrete Fence project in an amount up to $5,329,571.00 for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternates, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water CIP Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2025-147 City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 13. 25-1541 Motion awarding a construction contract to Bonco LLC, of Driscoll, Texas, for the City Wide Park Upgrades Oak Park Playground project, in an amount up to $310,056.18, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2025-148 Consent - First Reading Ordinances 14. 25-1448 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $15,000.00 from the National Recreation & Park Association for use by the Parks & Recreation Department for the Heart Your Park Volunteer Days and appropriating $15,000.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:53 p.m. Executive Session Items 20-22 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 3:23 p.m. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15 - 161 15. 25-1517 Zoning Case No. ZN8823, Corpus Project, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 125 Glenoak Drive from the "RS-6" Single -Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily District and the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval) (3/4 favorable vote required due to opposition exceeding 20%). Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Dice presented information on the following topics: zoning and land use; public notification; zoning and future land use map; and analysis and recommendation. Assistant Director of Development Services Andrew Dimas and Applicant Representative Ken Brown responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. The second reading will be held on November 18. City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 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: 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. 25-1518 Zoning Case No. ZN8853, Eduardo Gonzalez (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 4921 Kostoryz Road from the "RS-6" Single -Family 6 District to the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Dice presented information on the following topics: zoning and land use; public notification; and analysis and recommendation. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. Council Member Cantu 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 L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 17 - 18) 17. 25-1036 Ordinance authorizing execution of a 40-year lease agreement with Dlugosch III, LLC, DBA The Texan Stores, with one additional 10-year option to renew, for eight acres at the Corpus Christi International Airport to construct and operate a convenience store and fueling station; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings) Director of Aviation Richard McCurley presented information on the following topics: The Texan Lease Agreement; and design concept. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director McCurley, and Assistant Director of Aviation Jeremy Valgardson responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 Rachel Caballero, 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: 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 18. 25-1624 Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, to remove a section of Freds Folly Drive, located between Master Channel 31 and Yorktown Boulevard; and providing for publication, as requested by City Council members Roland Barrera, Mark Scott, and Everett Roy. Assistant Director of Public Works Renee Couture presented information on the following topics: Roadway Master Plan; site development plan; 2024-2025 Elementary School zones; 2025-2026 Middle School zones; option 1-removal; option 2-reroute; and option 3-Las Bahias Drive. City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley, Assistant Director Couture, Fire Chief Brandon Wade, and Representative for Munoz Engineering Dennis Zamora responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Cantu moved to table this Item for 30 days, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Item was tabled 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 M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 19) 19. 25-1611 Update on Water Supply Projects City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 Interim Chief Operations Officer of Corpus Christi (CCW) Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: water supply projects update; 7-day streamflow anomaly; week 3-4 temp/precip outlook; Nueces River Groundwater Wells; Evangeline Groundwater; NRA-Harbor Island Seawater Desalination; reuse alternatives; CC Polymers Seawater Desalination Plant; South Texas Water Authority; and supplemental water supply projects. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim COO Winkelmann, and Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos responded to Council questions. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 20 - 22) 20. 25-1604 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 rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. 21. 25-1603 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 potential transactions with CC Polymers and/or related entities, including, but not limited to, state and federal laws and EPA and TCEQ regulations related thereto and property rights in property on which said entity is located and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to said entities and/or property rights. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 10/16/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 22. 25-1627 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 groundwater, wells, and pumping and the proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District and/or the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District and state and federal laws and TCEQ regulations related thereto. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Jose Perez, Jr., Corpus Christi, TX, Sondra Meyer, Corpus Christi, TX, Bradley Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, Richard Saam, Corpus Christi, TX, Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, Eric Von Wade, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Hale, Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Hannah Harrelson, Corpus Christi, TX, Christina English, Corpus Christi, TX, Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, Eli McKay, Corpus Christi, TX, Lonnie Laningham, Corpus Christi, TX, and Jason Followell, Aransas Pass, TX. The following individual submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes: Barbara Craig-Schniepp, Corpus Christi, TX. P. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 10/16/2025 Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 2025 Name Barbara Craig-Schniepp Address 602 Mcclendon Street CORPUS CHRIST, Texas, 78404 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 City Council District 2 general general Comment While I may often not agree with your decisions, I want to thank you for serving the city on the Council. It is not an easy job, and we need dedicated people to do it. Provide an email to receive a copy of barbcs2009@gmail.com your submission.