HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/09/2025I 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 December 9, 2025 which
were approved by the City Council on December 16, 2025.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of December
2025.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
rebeccah@cctexas.com
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Tuesday, December 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 11:35 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend William T. Campbell, with Church of Good
Shepherd.
Reverend William T. Campbell with Church of Good Shepherd gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Michaela Pena, 12th grader at Richard Milburn High School.
Michaela Pena, 12th grader at Richard Milburn High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Note: Council Member Hernandez attended by video conference until he arrived at 3:29
p.m.
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. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)
1. 25-1833 Update on Water Supply Projects, with a focus on the Evangeline Groundwater
Project
Interim Chief Operating Officer with Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann and Vice
President of Project Delivery with Pape -Dawson Engineers Chris Noe presented
information on the following topics: Water Supply Projects Update; Evangeline
Groundwater Project -project overview; agreement update; the design team; proposed;
electrical design and load analysis; upcoming actions; Nueces Groundwater Program;
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Well Field Monitoring Program; Reclaimed Water Infrastructure; Inner Harbor Seawater
Desalination Project; and Water Supply Project Website.
City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley, and COO Winkelmann responded
to Council questions.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2)
2. 25-1838 Airport Board
Marina Advisory Committee
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Airport Zoning Commission
Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Shirin Delsooz, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Airport Board:
Appointed: Christine M. Belin
Marina Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Curt L. Broomfield, Daniel S. Herrington, Steve T. Indrelunas, and John
Murray
Appointed: Stanley A. Rains Jr.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee:
Appointed: Eric P. Jaramillo
Planning Commission:
Appointed: Michael J. Esparza and Jason W. Jackson
Airport Zoning Commission:
Appointed: Michael J. Esparza and Jason W. Jackson
Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee:
Reappointed: Robert K. Allen, Glenn A. Duhon Jr., and Melanie Holland
Appointed: Ellis L. Chapman Jr. and Michael S. Pittman
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 6, 7, 11, and 12 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 6, 7, 11, and 12, seconded by Council Member Cantu. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
3. 25-1834 Approval of the November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
4. 25-1673 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Coastal Bend
Wellness Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to fund overtime and fringe
benefits for sworn officers for the Corpus Christi Police Department to work with
the Red Cord Initiative Diversion Program; and appropriating $15,000 in the
Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033803
5. 25-1639 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $31,030.00 for the purchase of five
additional Panasonic in -car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police
Department; and appropriating $31,030.00 into the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033804
6. 25-1643 Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of
$30,000,000.00 to the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) to provide
for the costs of Nueces River Ground Water Wells project as identified in Sec.
17.18 (30) of S.B. 1 General Appropriations Act (89th Legislature); authorizing
staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of the application and to
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execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the funds on behalf of
the City as the applicant agency; amending the FY2026 Operating Budget.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk and Texas State
Representative Denise Villalobos responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo moved to approve Items 6 and 7, seconded by Council Member
Vaughn. 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: 033805
7. 25-1668
Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of
$16,000,000.00 to the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) to provide
for the costs of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Upgrades project as identified in Sec.
17.18 (31) of S.B. 1 General Appropriations Act (89th Legislature); authorizing
staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of the application and to
execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the funds on behalf of
the City as the applicant agency; amending the FY2026 Operating Budget.
See Item 6.
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: 033806
8. 25-1662 Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to reduce the speed limit on
Staples Street between Saratoga Boulevard and 250 feet north of King Trail and
reduce the speed limit on Whitecap Boulevard between Park Road 22 and
Windward Drive; providing for penalty and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033807
9. 25-1745 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from H-E-B in the amount of
$75,000.00 for the Meals on Wheels program; and appropriating $75,000.00 to
the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033808
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Consent - Capital Projects
10. 25-1516 Motion awarding a construction contract to H & S Constructors, Inc. of Corpus
Christi for the Choke Canyon Dam - Sluice Gate #3 Replacement &
Improvement Project in an amount up to $1,730,000.00 for the Total Base Bid
plus Additive Alternate No. 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Raw
Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-164
11. 25-1830 Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with
LJA Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction
phase services for the Blucher Park Wastewater Improvements project in the
amount of $1,471,190.25, for a total contract value up to $1,711,210.25, located
in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from Wastewater Capital
Fund.
City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim Chief Operating Officer Nick Winkelmann
responded to Council questions.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Vaughn. 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: M2025-165
12. 25-1737 Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 3 with Central Air and
Heating Service LLC, of Harlingen, TX, for the replacement of two existing
335-ton desiccant dehumidifiers at the Hilliard Center Arena, in an amount of
$693,371 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,718,343.80, with funding
available from Type A Sales Tax.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds responded to Council questions.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Vaughn. 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: M2025-166
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13. 25-1839 Resolution awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving,
Inc., of Corpus Christi for reconstruction of East Surfside Boulevard, from
Breakwater Avenue to Elm Street, with new hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC)
pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant curb ramps,
signage, pavement markings, upgraded street illumination, utility, and drainage
improvements in an amount up to $2,170,052.56, located in Council District 1,
with FY 2026 funding available from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water,
Wastewater, and Gas Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033809
General Consent Items
14. 25-1773 Resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the County Road 69
roadway improvements associated with the FM 624 widening project with the
City's payment of $50,000.00 to TXDOT for construction costs, located in
Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding from the Street Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033810
15. 25-1835 Consideration and approval of a resolution relating to establishing the City's
intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to any
capital expenditures from the proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt or
taxable obligations to be issued by the city in an aggregate amount not to
exceed $318,465,000 for authorized purposes, consisting of expenses related
to projects approved by the City Council through the adoption of the fiscal year
2025-2026 operating and capital budget; authorizing other matters incident and
related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033811
16. 25-1628 Resolution amending the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and
Investment Strategies document for FY 2026 to add the position of Deputy City
Manager as an alternate member of the Investment Committee.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033812
17. 25-1792 Motion to approve the 2026 Annual Audit Plan
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-167
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18. 25-1793 Motion to recommend City Council approve the creation of an Incentive Pay
Program for Professional Certifications and Licenses in the City Auditor's Office
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-168
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
19. 25-1776 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from Flint Hills Resources First
Responders Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of $10,351.65 for
funding for the purchase of seven replacement HAZMAT sensors for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $10,351.65 to the FY 2026 Fire
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
20. 25-1686 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from OxyChem First
Responder Donation Program in the amount of $10,000.00 for funding toward
the future purchase of a new multipurpose response vehicle for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $10,000.00 to the FY 2026 Fire
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 1:34 p.m. Executive Session
Items 28-30 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting
at 3:43 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 - 23)
21. 25-1789 Zoning Case No. ZN8908, Big Fish Enterprises, LLC. (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 645 Everhart Road from the "RS-6" Single -Family
6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District; providing for a
penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval).
Assistant Director of Development Services Andrew Dimas 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.
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Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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
22. 25-1790 Zoning Case No. ZN8874, Pasadena Land Holdings, Inc. (District 4). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 7801 Wooldridge Road from the "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "RS-4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to
exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval).
Assistant Director of Development Services Andrew Dimas presented information on the
following topics: zoning and land use; public notification; and analysis and
recommendation.
Assistant Director Dimas responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Paxson 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
23. 25-1791 Zoning Case No. ZN8741, Creamean Troy Louis LVG Trust (District 4).
Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 14861 and 14865 Granada Drive from
the "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with the Island Overlay to
the "RM-AT/IO/PUD" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with the Island Overlay
and a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Assistant Director of Development Services Andrew Dimas stated the purpose of this
plan is to develop 11 townhomes consistent with the Area Development Plan.
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Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Paxson 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. RECESS TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
MEETING: (ITEM 24)
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting to the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation meeting at 1:20 p.m.
24. 25-1780 Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
(CCHFC) to amend the list of authorized representatives for Texas Local
Government Investment Pool transactions and authorizing execution of related
documents by the President; consider a Resolution authorizing participation as a
Managing Member in Costa Tarragona Apts LLC, an entity formed by HKSK
Corp. in connection with its acquisition of the Costa Tarragona I and Costa
Tarragona II Apartments, and approving an Amended and Restated Ground
Lease covering both apartment projects combined; and consider a Resolution
Authorizing the early payment and redemption of the 2005 Corpus Christi
Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Revenue Bonds (Costa Tarragona I
Project) and matters pertaining thereto.
This Corporation Meeting was held.
M. RETURN TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the Council meeting at 1:34 p.m.
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 25 - 26)
25. 25-1864 Resolution authorizing Tax Agreements with the City of San Antonio, Texas, via
the City Public Service Board (CPS), for total payments to the City of Corpus
Christi of $1,770,000.00 for tax years 2024 through 2027 for the Barney Davis
and Nueces Bay Power Plant properties operated by CPS Energy.
City Manager Peter Zanoni responded to Council questions.
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Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033813
26. 25-1895 Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Nueces County for Property Assessment and Collection for Whitecap Public
Improvement District No. 1.
Director of Finance Sergio Villasana responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Paxson moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Roy. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor
Guajardo, Council Member Cantu, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and
Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033814
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 27)
27. 25-1890 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Presentation by the Corpus Christi
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Transportation Planning Director Robert MacDonald presented information on the
following topics: our member agencies; Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
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Organization (MPO) Leadership; Regional Technical Advisors; Corpus Christi MPO
boundaries; our MPO documents; funding: federal, state and local; FY 2025-2028
Transportation Improvement Program; City of Corpus Christi projects; Port projects; new
inland rail facility project; Corpus Christi MPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
(MTP); Corpus Christi MPO 2045 MTP update; population and employment forecast
2050; population and employment forecasts; Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP); fatal
crash locations; specific improvement projects; and Ready for Action.
City Manager Peter Zanoni and Mr. MacDonald responded to Council questions.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28 - 30)
28. 25-1800 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to the Homewood Suites Investigation.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. Council Member Roy recused
himself.
29. 25-1846 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.
30. 25-1926 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to the Tax Increment Financing Act,
Texas Tax Code § 311.001, et. Seq., existing and future Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) and interlocal agreement(s) with Nueces County and
other taxing entities and Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and
deliberate regarding potential financial or other incentive(s) to business
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prospects(s) that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in
or near the territory of the City and with which the City will be conducting
economic development negotiations.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
Q. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Adam Rios,
Corpus Christi, TX, Charles Giffin, Corpus Christi, TX, Nicole Soliz, Corpus Christi, TX,
Jennifer Nanez, Corpus Christi, TX, Claudia Delfin, Corpus Christi, TX, Jesse Lewis,
Corpus Christi, TX, Eli McKay, Corpus Christi, TX, Christine English, Corpus Christi, TX,
Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, and Melanie
Sanchez, Corpus Christi, TX.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Barrera adjourned the meeting at 6:10
p.m.
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