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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/10/2026I 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 February 10, 2026 which were approved by the City Council on February 17, 2026. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of February 2026. (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 reb e cc ah@cctexas, coin SCANNED City of Corpus Christi Meeting Minutes City Council 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 corpuschristitx.gov Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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 David Bendett with Rock City Church. Pastor David Bendett with Rock City Church gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Saara Bindingnavele, senior at W.B. Ray High School. Saara Bindingnavele, senior at W.B. Ray High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag. D. Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box 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 Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box 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. 26-0188 Presentation on 2026 Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA) Conference City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza presented information regarding the 2026 Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Conference. F. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Kyle Hosek, Corpus Christi, TX, Fatimah Guerra Rachidy, Corpus Christi, TX, Christina English, City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Corpus Christi, TX, Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Gary Tucker, Robstown, TX, Alma Studer, Nueces County, TX, Brook Kaufman, Corpus Christi, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, and Sandra Love Sanchez, Corpus Christi, TX. The following individuals submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes: Janet Newcomb, Corpus Christi, TX and John Weber, Fair Oaks, CA. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 2) 2. 26-0180 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Reinvestment Zone. No. 3 (Downtown) Board Senior Corps Advisory Committee Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Susie Luna Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Committee for Persons with Disabilities: Reappointed: Sonya M. Durrwachter, Aliza Long, and Imelda M. Trevino Appointed: Olga C. Barrera and Alison N. Johnson Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau: Reinstated: Alex Harris Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority: Appointed: Susie Luna Saldana Note: Council Member Barrera abstained Reinvestment Zone. No. 3 (Downtown) Board: Reappointed: Council Members Sylvia Campos, Eric Cantu and Mark Scott; and James Sedwick (DMD) Senior Corps Advisory Committee: Reappointed: Allison C. Vela Appointed: Ei'li's E. Grabe and Rosario Pena H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 23) Approval of the Consent Agenda City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Items 6, 8, 9, and 10 were pulled for individual consideration Council Member Paxson moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 6, 8, 9, and 10, 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 3. 26-0120 Approval of the January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda. Consent - Second Reading Ordinances 4. 26-0113 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a 5-year Reclaimed Water Supply Agreement and associated License for Use of Premises with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC, for the sale and delivery of up to 2 million gallons per day of reclaimed water from the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant, and providing for related fees, responsibilities, and terms, with option to renew for additional 5-year term. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033852 5. 25-2012 Zoning Case No. ZN8987, Clint and Catherine Tucker (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1730 and 1738 Ramfield Road from the "FR/APZ-1" Farm Rural District within the Accident Potential Zone-1 (APZ-1) to the "RS-15/APZ-1" Single -Family 15 District within the Accident Potential Zone-1 (APZ-1); 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: 033853 6. 25-2026 Ordinance annexing a 109.109-acre tract of land located along the south side of FM 2444 (Staples St.), east of CR 43 (Chuck Cazales Blvd.), and west of CR 41 (Gilead Rd.) upon petition by the landowner ZBK, LLC, for the development of a single-family subdivision; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 5; and rezoning 53.211 acres of the annexed area from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-22" Single -Family 22 District and establishing the "FR" Farm Rural District on the remaining acreage; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Dice, and Fire Chief City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Brandon Wade responded to Council questions. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. 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: 033854 Consent - Contracts and Procurement 7. 25-1903 Motion authorizing execution of a six-month service agreement with April L. Trejo dba Alice Lawn Care, of Orange Grove, in the amount of $148,780.80 to resurface the existing asphalt trail at the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge for the Parks & Recreation Department, with FY 2026 funding from the Parks and Recreation Grants Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-010 8. 26-0024 Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement, based on a best value proposal, with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, of Santa Ana, California, with an office in Corpus Christi, for an amount up to $6,292,930.09 for uniformed security guard services at various locations for the Asset Management Department, with FY 2026 funding of $1,223,625.00 from the Facility & Property Management Fund. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim Director of Asset Management Juan Rivera, and Interim Contracts and Procurement Manager Clarissa Johnson responded to Council questions. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Absent: 1 - Council Member Cantu Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 033855 Consent - Capital Projects City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 9. 26-0142 Motion authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 with CSA Construction, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Process Upgrade & Breakpoint Chlorination (BPC) Facility Decommissioning project located in Council District 4, in an amount of $3,521,988.44 for a total amount not to exceed $113,412,188.44 which includes $2,033,637.55 for the solids dewatering building upper deck and roof reconstruction, $688,350.89 for the aerated sludge holding tank modifications to replace the coarse bubble aeration system, and $800,000.00 for unanticipated underground work allowance, with FY 2026 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund. Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and Director of Water System Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Scott. 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: M2026-011 10. 26-0124 Motion authorizing Change Order No. 4 with JE Construction Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Yorktown Boulevard (Rodd Field Road to Oso Creek Bridge) project located in Council District 5, in an amount of $915,040.22, for a total contract amount not to exceed $26,447,347.22 to tie-in the Yorktown Boulevard with the upcoming TxDOT Oso Creek Bridge replacement project and Fred's Folly intersection modification, including the construction of a new driveway serving the storage facility west of Oso Parkway, with funding available from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, and Water funds. Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza responded to Council questions. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Scott. 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: M2026-012 General Consent Items City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 11. 26-0019 Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for $366,821.87 to the State of Texas under the Victims of Crime Act for salaries and benefits for five civilian positions for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Victim Assistance Program, with a cash match of $62,257.47 and in -kind services of $29,448.00. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033856 12. 26-0017 Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for $71,230.49 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division under the Violence Against Women Act Fund for the salary and benefits of one civilian position with a cash match of $25,427.84, and in -kind services of $8,160.00. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033857 13. 26-0042 Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for $83,250.00 to the State of Texas under the Criminal Justice Grant Program for funding for the purchase of 10 replacement Panasonic in -car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033858 14. 26-0045 Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for $104,300.00 to the State of Texas under the Body -Worn Camera Grant Program for the purchase of 58 additional body -worn cameras and related equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department, with a cash match of $34,767.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033859 15. 25-1974 Motion authorizing the purchase of 58 additional body -worn cameras and related equipment from Turn -Key Mobile, of Jefferson City, Missouri, through the Texas Department of Information Resources, for the Corpus Christi Police Department in an amount of $139,066.51, with funding from the Police Grants Fund and the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-013 16. 26-0065 Resolution authorizing submission of three grant applications to the Office of the Governor for the FY 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, totaling $419,456.92, with a cash match of up to $179,767.25, for the Information Technology Department. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Enactment No: 033860 17. 26-0185 Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an approximately 101-unit mixed income housing development known as Sea Gulf Villas located at 416 N. Chaparral Street as proposed by UDG Sea Gulf Villas, LTD. This Item was withdrawn. 18. 26-0186 Resolution in support of the proposed 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credits for an approximately 64-unit affordable housing development known as Palms at Gollihar located on 5.25 acres of Greenwood Drive at Gollihar Road to be developed by TG 110, Inc. and Prospera Housing Community Services. This Item was withdrawn. 19. 25-1994 Resolution awarding a construction contract to Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi for reconstruction of Alameda Street, from Airline Road to Everhart Road, with new rigid concrete pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement markings, upgraded street illumination, utility, and drainage improvements, in an amount not to exceed $15,879,385.60, located in Council District 2, 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: 033861 20. 26-0144 Ordinance amending Section 49-15 of the Corpus Christi Code to authorize easement encroachment licenses prior to encroachment. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. Consent - First Reading Ordinances 21. 25-1827 Ordinance amending the existing "Project Financing Zone Number One, City of Corpus Christi, Texas" (the "Zone") for the Hilliard Center Complex; making certain findings related thereto; directing that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts be notified of the amendments of the Zone; requesting that the Comptroller deposit incremental hotel -associated tax revenues from the amended Zone into a suspense account held in trust for the Qualified Project Activities; and containing other related matters. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 22. 26-0189 Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by removing Projects 1-AO, 1-AN and 1-AM, proposed C1 Collectors located between IH 69 and CR 69; and providing for publication. City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 23. 26-0190 Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan Map of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by reducing the classification of the proposed extension of Amanda Lane between FM 1889 and 2115 feet East of CR 73 from a proposed A2 Secondary Arterial to a proposed C1 Collector; and providing for publication. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:53 p.m. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 3:32 p.m. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 24) 24. 25-1159 Ordinance adopting the Padre/Mustang Island Mobility Plan as an element of Corpus Christi's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. Debbie Marshall, Corpus Christi, TX and Cheryl Segrest, Corpus, Christi, TX, spoke. 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. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 25 - 26) 25. 26-0187 Resolution authorizing execution of a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with ERF Real Estate, Inc. to purchase 2478.69 acres of groundwater with access rights, six water wells and pipeline easements in the amount of $28,000,000.00, with $200,000.00 due within three days of executing the contract and the remainder due one year after closing, with closing to occur within 60 days of executing the contract. Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: overview; hydrogeologic conditions and preliminary analysis; area wells and geology; production well design; modeling and monitoring infrastructure; subsidence monitoring; and well monitoring program. City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim COO Winkelmann, Assistant Director of Corpus Christi Water Finance & Administration Kamil Taras, and City Attorney Miles Risley responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Scott Rosin, Nueces County, TX, Chris Cuellar, Nueces County, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, Trey Cranford, Nueces County, TX, Robin Cox, Corpus Christi, TX, and Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: Nay: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy 1 - Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 1 - Council Member Cantu Enactment No: 033862 26. 26-0218 Resolution authorizing Evangeline Groundwater Project Mitigation Plan. This Item was withdrawn. M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 27 - 28) 27. 26-0195 Briefing on Evangeline Groundwater Project Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: Evangeline Groundwater Project overview; Evangeline Groundwater Project key dates; Evangeline Groundwater Project next steps; and Evangeline Groundwater Project production delivery. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim COO Winkelmann, and City Attorney Miles Risley responded to Council questions. 28. 26-0194 Briefing on Water Supply Projects Interim Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: discussion topics; National Weather Service update -Texas current drought conditions; 7-day streamflow anomaly; fuel dryness and soil moisture; number of days since rain; January rainfall (observed versus normal); surface water supply Lake Texana; Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir; Nueces Groundwater Program; water quality Nueces Groundwater Project overview City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Eastern Wellfield; wastewater reuse project overview; Inner Harbor seawater desalination project overview; Harbor Island Seawater Desalination project overview; and water supply project website. City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim COO Winkelmann responded to Council questions. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 29 - 31) 29. 26-0173 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 Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi et al and potential updates on litigation in related civil cases and other lawsuits. This E-Session Item was withdrawn. 30. 26-0174 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 and related agreements for professional and other services related to the aforesaid purchase. This E-Session Item was withdrawn. 31. 25-1977 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 City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 2/12/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 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 withdrawn. O. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 2/12/2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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, February 10, 2026 Name Janet Newcomb Address 1314 Meadowlane Dr Corpus Christi, TX, 78412 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 4 Yes for OSO plant fix -But add stuff to stop the stinky smells! 9 Comment The Oso Water Wastewater Plant change Order No. 4 fixes are needed. But the plant can still smell gross sometimes (like rotten eggs from poop water treatment). To make the air around it fresher for people nearby —like at Texas A&M, the golf course, or houses —I hope you add these easy fixes now or soon: • Put special filters (like big air purifiers: biofilters or carbon ones) on vents to catch and clean stinky gases before they escape. • Cover more open tanks so smells don't float out, then send the trapped air through those filters. • Watch oxygen levels better in the water and recycle some good bacteria to stop bad smells from starting. • Add sensors that check for bad smells (like H2S gas) ALL the time so workers can fix it fast. These tricks are normal at modern plants, don't cost a ton long-term, stop complaints. Thanks Provide an email to receive a copy of tropwatch36@yahoo.com your submission. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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, February 10, 2026 Name Janet Newcomb Address 1314 Meadowlane Dr. Corpus Christi, TX, 78412 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 Yes for repairing/resurfacing the park trail at Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge. Agenda Item Number 7 City Council District 4 Comment Good news for Corpus Christi! Vote YES to fixing up the trail at Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge (that awesome bird -watching park by Oso Bay with trails, boardwalks, and nature vibes). A contract for about $149,000 to a local company to resurface the existing trail will basically make the path smoother, safer, and way nicer to use (no more bumpy or cracked spots!). It's part of bigger upgrades there, like making it easier for everyone (including people with wheelchairs or strollers) to enjoy. This means better rides, walks, and bird -spotting adventures soon. The refuge is already a chill spot to explore wildlife — now it'll be even better! Provide an email to receive a copy of your submission. tropwatch36@yahoo.com Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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, February 10, 2026 Name Janet Newcomb Address Meadowlane Dr. Corpus Christi, TX, 78412 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 Good News- vote yes to reconstruct Alameda (Airline to Everhart) Agenda Item Number 19 City Council District 4 Comment Right now, Alameda is in rough shape —it's bumpy, cracked, and honestly, I avoid driving or biking on it because it's not safe or fun. That's why I'm super excited about this project! This is great news for our neighborhood in District 2! It'll make the street smoother, safer, and way better for driving, walking, biking, or just getting places without stressing about potholes. It's funded from bonds and city funds we already have, so let's get this done! Please vote YES to approve this reconstruction —it's a big win for safer roads and our community. Thank you Provide an email to receive a copy of tropwatch36@yahoo.com your submission. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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, February 10, 2026 Name Janet Newcomb Address 1314 Meadowlane Dr Corpus Christi, TX, 78412 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 4 Vote Yes for grant application for cybersecurity -deadline is Thursday! 16 Comment Hackers are hitting Texas cities hard —disrupting bill pay, shutting down emergency alerts in multiple counties, and costing millions to fix. These attacks can delay help, expose info, and mess up daily life for ALL of us. That's why I strongly support this resolution: Vote YES to let our IT team apply for $419,000 in state cybersecurity grants (with only a $180,000 city match if we win). It funds better backups, real-time threat detection, and two extra experts to protect our networks, emergency systems, utilities, online payments, and more. No cost to apply, huge safety payoff. Deadline is February 12—please approve today and keep our city cyber-safe! Provide an email to receive a copy of tropwatch36@yahoo.com your submission. Sunday, February 8, 2026 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, February 10, 2026 Name John Weber Address 10523 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA, 95628 Please select the Board, Committee, or governing body that your comments are directed to: Are you a resident of Corpus Christi? Topic Agenda Item Number City Council Public Comment Public comment Comment Conservation, curtailment, or pray for a hurricane? Please see both attachments. Thank you. Upload supporting images or documents. written 2.10.26.pdf water graphic.pdf Provide an email to receive a copy of js_weber@hotmail.com your submission. What is the immediate plan? Conservation, curtailment, or pray for a hurricane? About 3 years ago, a Council member said at a public event that the City would never take water conservation seriously. The Council member said it was because that would reduce water revenue. It seems the Council member was correct. Over the years I have given many presentations to the Council regarding proven water conservation plans. I have spoken to multiple employees of the water department and shared the information with them as well. So far, the City water department has failed to take water conservation seriously. The City can put forward a thoughtful, aggressive conservation plan based on other proven plans from other Cities. This needs to happen first. Then the City Council must fully fund it. Then it must be implemented immediately. It is not rocket science. Just copy another city's proven plan. See link below and attached graphic. https://cityofpetaluma.org/water-conservation/ "To conserve water and reduce current and future demands for potable water, the City provides recycled water to irrigate urban parks, schools, and public and private landscapes that historically used drinking water for irrigation. Additionally, the City has a robust water conservation program to help our residents and commercial customers conserve water. Click here to learn more. As shown in this graph, the population (red line) has increased over time while citywide water use has decreased. Improved indoor and outdoor water use efficiency has allowed us to serve more people with less water than we have historically. To ensure this is the case for many years to come, and under varying water supply conditions, the City is working to expand our local water supplies which you will learn about below." Besides just focusing on residential use, other rate classes need to participate in conservation. I spoke with an engineer at Chemours and he assured me they and other large industrial users can reduce cooling water use by 50%. Other industrial managers have confirmed the reason they don't implement conservation is because the water they purchase is too cheap to make the case to invest in the equipment needed to reduce use. In addition, as I have presented in the past, smart rate design is also a tool to conserve water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUL98pjDUVA Tiered rates reduce water consumption. They must be implemented for all rate classes, to be effective. This can be implemented later this year when the new water rates are approved by the Council. If the City water department chooses to not implement an aggressive conservation plan immediately, curtailment will be necessary. The sooner curtailment starts, the longer the City will have access to water. Does the City choose conservation, curtailment, or pray for a hurricane? It is up to the Council to give guidance to the City Manager on which direction you wish to take. 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