HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/16/2025I 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 16, 2025
which were approved by the City Council on January 13, 2026.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of January 2026.
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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 16, 2025
11:30 AM Council Chambers
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Coronado, with Solid Rock Church.
Pastor Steve Coronado with Solid Rock Church gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kendall Raines, 12th grader at Por Vida Academy.
Kendall Raines, 12th grader at Por Vida 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 Paxson attended by video conference.
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: (ITEMS 1 - 7)
1. 25-1936 FY 2025 4th Quarter Budget and Finance Report
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topics: Quarter 4
report; FY 2025 year-end timeline; general fund revenues; 4th quarter actual revenues
$341M; general fund expenses; actual expenditures $342.8M; general fund balance;
HOT tax revenue; water fund; wastewater fund; summary of Quarter 4 report; and next
steps.
2. 25-1863 Restaurant Licensing and Inspection Fees presented by Dr. Anita Kurian,
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Director of Public Health District
Director of Public Health District Dr. Anita Kurian presented information on the following
topics: overview; Senate Bill 1008; food service establishment permit fees; inspection
and reinspection fees; amendment fees; mobile food unit permit and amendment fees;
temporary food establishment fees; disclaimer; and next steps.
Dr. Kurian responded to Council questions.
3. 25-1954 Updated Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bylaws presented by Peter
Collins, Director of Information Technology and CBCOG Executive Committee
Member
Director of Information Technology Peter Collins presented information on the following
topics: By-law revisions approved by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Board
of Directors on December 11, 2025; and Board of Directors representation -proposed
change for 2026.
4. 25-1955 Corpus Christi Hooks Update presented by Brady Ballard, General Manager
General Manager of Corpus Christi Hooks Brady Ballard presented an update about the
new ownership for the Corpus Christi Hooks.
5. 25-1956 South Texas Water Authority / Seven Seas Water Project Update presented by
Nick Winkelmann, Interim Chief Operating Officer of CCW
Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the South Texas Water Authority water project update.
City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim COO Winkelmann responded to Council
questions.
6. 25-1957 Far Field Advisory Committee Update presented by Brett Van Hazel, Director of
Water Supply Management
Program Management Office Director Brett Van Hazel presented information on the '
following topics: Far Field Advisory Committee; and Far Field modeling timeline.
City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director Van Hazel responded to Council questions.
7. 25-1967 Water Conservation Advisory Committee Update presented by Nick
Winkelmann, Interim Chief Operating Officer, CCW
Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented
information on the following topics: Water Conservation Advisory Committee; and water
conservation plan background.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
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G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 8)
8. 25-1840 Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Village) Board
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Reappointed: Steve Banta, Deven S. Bhakta, Amy Granberry, Zack Jurasek, Krystof
Kucewicz, and Jennifer Lira
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation:
Appointed: Chad Magill
Port of Corpus Christi Authority:
Appointed: Michael T. Hunter
Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Village) Board:
Appointed: Dan McGinn (City)
Chairwoman: Kaylynn Paxson
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 9 - 28)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 17, 23, 27, and 28 were pulled
for individual consideration.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items
17, 23, 27, and 28, seconded by Council Member Barrera. 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
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9. 25-1911 Approval of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
10. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033815
11. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033816
12. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033817
13. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033818
14. 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
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and a Planned Unit Development Overlay; 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: 033819
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
15. 25-0995 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement with Act Pipe and
Supply, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $314,781.64 to
purchase brass water service fittings for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026
funding of $314,781.64 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-169
16. 25-1775 Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement, with three
one-year options, with Scott Electric Company, of Corpus Christi in an amount
not to exceed $153,800.00, with a potential up to $384,500.00 if options are
exercised, for on -call electrical services needed by Corpus Christi Water at
Sunrise Beach, Wesley Seale Dam, and Rincon Pump Station, with FY 2026
funding of $57,675.00 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-170
17. 25-1853 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with American Generator Services, LLC, of Corpus Christi, in an
amount not to exceed $503,845.06, with a potential up to $1,511,535.18 if
options are exercised, for generator preventive maintenance and emergency
repairs at City facility locations for the Asset Management Department, with FY
2026 funding of $100,000.00 from the Facility Maintenance Fund.
Interim Director of Asset Management Juan Rivera responded to Council questions.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Cantu moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Motion 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
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2025-171
Consent - Capital Projects
18. 25-1667 Motion to award a construction contract to South Texas Building Partners
(STBP, Inc.), Corpus Christi, TX, for the new Corpus Christi Detention Center
project in an amount not to exceed $4,852,511.00 located in Council District 1,
with FY 2026 funding available from prior City Council approved Certificates of
Obligation and 2026 Public Facilities Certificates of Obligation funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-172
19. 25-1856 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of
Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the
Hewitt/Santa Fe Wastewater Line Upsizing to Oso Water Reclamation Plant
project in an amount up to $3,686,074.00, located in Council Districts 2 and 4,
with FY 2026 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2025-173
20. 25-1940 One -Reading ordinance authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the
Master Services Agreement with Pape -Dawson Engineers, Inc. of San Antonio,
Texas for design services in the amount of $15,000,000.00 and execution of a
Construction Manager -At -Risk contract with Garney Companies, Inc. of Kansas
City, Missouri for pre -construction services to assist in the design in the amount
of $3,000,000.00 for the Evangeline/San Patricio Co. Groundwater Program;
and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with FY 2026 funding available from
Water Capital Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033820
21. 25-1912 Resolution awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting of Corpus
Christi, Texas for construction of Beach Access Road 3 from State Highway 361
to Beach with Concrete Pavement, minor utility improvements, lighting and
drainage improvements in an amount up to $1,619,312.32, located in Council
District 4, with FY 2026 funding available from the Street Bonds, Storm Water,
and Water Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033821
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General Consent Items
22. 25-1759 Resolution amending the authorized representatives for Texas Local
Government Investment Pool (TexPool) transactions to reflect recent changes;
and authorizing execution by the Mayor of the necessary TexPool document.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
23. 25-1859
Enactment No: 033822
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lavaca-Navidad River
Authority (LNRA) Regarding the Design and Construction of the LNRA Facility
Expansion for a spare pumping unit at Lake Texana; providing for City to pay all
costs associated with the LNRA Facility Expansion project; approving LNRA's
contract with the Project Engineer Freese & Nichols, Inc. for design, bidding and
construction oversight services in amount of $692,000 payable from the Raw
Water Capital fund; requiring future City Council approval of the cost of the
construction contract prior to LNRA contract award.
Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann responded to
Council questions.
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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: 033823
24. 25-1938 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 $29,000,000 for
authorized purposes, including the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Project and
the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Reuse Project; authorizing other matters
incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033824
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
25. 25-1779 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grant awards for a total amount of
$12,906.00 from the Department of State Health Services through the
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Emergency Medical Services County Regional Advisory Council Grant Program
for funding for emergency medical service supplies and equipment, education,
and training for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating
$12,906.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
26. 25-1815
Ordinance authorizing the B Corporation's Texas State Aquarium ("TSA")
Parking Lot Project, totaling up to $2,000,000.00, from the B Corporation for
TSA visitor parking lot infrastructure improvements; accepting and appropriating
funding for the project totaling $2,000,000.00, from the B Corporation
unreserved fund and amending the FY 2025-26 budget.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
27. 25-1675 One -Reading ordinance designating Frost Bank as the depository for the
City's municipal funds pursuant to Chapter 105, Local Government Code;
and authorizing the City's Director of Finance & Procurement to execute a
five-year depository services contract to commence on January 1, 2026.
Director of Finance Sergio Villasana responded to Council questions.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. 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: 033825
28. 25-1799 Ordinance accepting a grant of $7,000.00 from the Can'D Aid Foundation to
support recycling and community engagement at large local events; and
appropriating the amount in the FY 2026 Solid Waste Grants Fund.
Director of Solid Waste Philip Aldridge presented information on the following topics:
summary of grant; background and findings; city use and benefits; and staff
recommendation.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with 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
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Abstained: 0
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:13 p.m. Executive Session
Items 36-38 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting
at 3:39 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 29 - 30)
29. 25-1836 Zoning Case No. ZN8885, Andrea and Daovone Xayasene (District 3).
Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5113 Larcade Drive from the "RS-6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "RS-6/SP" Single -Family 6 District with a Special
Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval).
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 public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Cantu 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
30. 25-1837 Zoning Case No. ZN8910, Paul and Melba Savoy (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 3202 East Causeway Boulevard from the "CR-1"
Resort Commercial District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist 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 public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Vaughn. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
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 31 - 33)
31. 25-1930 Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Cities of Alice, Beeville, and
Mathis regarding sharing of resources to improve water and wastewater
services.
City Manager of Alice, TX Michael Esparza, City Manager of Beeville, TX Andy Joslin,
and Mayor Pro Tem Benny Rey Puente, Jr., provided a briefing about their partnership
with the City of Corpus Christi to improve water and wastewater resources and services.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Henry Williams, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke.
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: 033826
32. 25-1902 Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Nueces County for participation in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number Seven (TIRZ #7).
Interim Assistant City Manager Dan McGinn presented information on Items 32 and 33
as follows: what is Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ); vision of TIRZ #7; proposed
TIRZ #7 map; why a TIRZ in this area; how is this TIRZ different; currently proposed
sub -zones; terms and investment; entity participation; TIRZ #7 Board composition; and
next steps after creation.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez 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: 033827
33. 25-1820 Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, designating a
contiguous geographic area within the extraterritorial jurisdictional limits of the
city as a Tax Increment 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; Creating subzones within the zone; Establishing a tax increment fund
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.
See Item 32.
Council Member Hernandez 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
M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 34 - 35)
34. 25-1927 Update on Warming Center Activation Plan and Unhoused Programs
Administrator presented by Fire Chief Brandon Wade
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topics: City of Corpus
Christi cold weather protocol; The Office of Emergency Management determines that a
need exists; key winter weather criteria; NWS winter criteria; daytime warming centers;
Emergency Refuge Center; and homelessness coordinator update.
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Chief Wade, Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton,
and Unhoused Programs Administrator of Planning and Economic Development
Amanda Rodriguez responded to Council questions.
35. 25-1725 Hilliard Center Quarterly Update presented by Daniel Melise, OVG General
Manager
OVG General Manager Daniel Melise and General Manager of Hospitality Melanie
Granado presented information on the following topics: meet the team; State of Tourism
Gala and hospitality award nominations; major events and highlights; naming rights
updates; hospitality highlights; new business booked; and visitor trends Q3 2023-2025.
Mr. Mellise and Assistant Director of Economic Development Elsy Borgstedte
responded to Council questions.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 36 - 38)
36. 25-1959 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 the State of
Texas and federal government, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Water Development Board, the
Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District, other
regulatory entities, and legal rights, property rights, and contracts related to
potential purchase and value of property rights to land at/near the Nueces River
and/or Cayamon Creek, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss
and deliberate the purchase and/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 the purchase of property rights at or adjacent to locations
(if any) described herein.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
37. 25-1862 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
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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.
38. 25-1861 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 a potential Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and potential interlocal agreement(s) with Nueces
County and Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and deliberate
regarding potential financial or other incentive(s) to business 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.
O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Mark
Schauer, Corpus Christi, TX, Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana,
Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Bradley Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX,
Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, and John Weber, CA.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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