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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes City Council - 08/11/2026I 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 August 11, 2026 which were approved by the City Council on August 18, 2026. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of August 2026. (SEAL) 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 corpuschristitx.gov Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:30 AM Council Chambers A. Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson to call the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m. B. Invocation to be given by Father Thomas Bartz with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Father Thomas Bartz with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Mariah Stith, 5th grader at Incarnate Word Academy. Mariah Stith, 5th grader at Incarnate Word Academy, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag. D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting. Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim City Attorney Buck Brice and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta Present: 8 - Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Carolyn Vaughn,Council Member Gilbert Hernandez,Council Member Sylvia Campos,Council Member Mark Scott,Council Member Kaylynn Paxson,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Eric Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2) Interim City Attorney Buck Brice stated: "On August 7th, the City Council suspended Mayor Paulette Guajardo for 30 days. The suspension is effective from August 8th to Sept 6th. Pursuant to Article 2, Section 5, of the City Charter, the Mayor Pro Tem assumes all authority, rights, and benefits of the Mayor during her absence. The City Council previously approved the Mayor Pro Tem service schedule, confirming Kaylynn Paxson as Mayor Pro Tem for the term of July 14, 2026, through October 12, 2026. We are drafting a memo addressing the effects of the Mayor's suspension." 1. 26-1265 Pedestrian Safety Awareness with the New School Year City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 City Manager Peter Zanoni presented a video regarding pedestrian safety awareness for the new school year. 2. 26-1277 Stage 2 Water Restrictions: Guidelines and Tips Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: current conditions; from Stage 3 to Stage 2 drought restrictions; Stage 2 drought restrictions; and visit the drought status: Stage 2 website. COO Winkelmann responded to Council questions. F. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. The following individuals spoke: Bradley Bartilson, Corpus Christi, TX, Isabel Araiza, Corpus Christi, TX, Vidal Conde, Corpus Christi, TX, Mark McCoin, Corpus Christi, TX, Susie Saldana, Corpus Christi, TX, Elyda Vasquez, Corpus Christi, TX, Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, Eddie Espinoza, Corpus Christi, TX, Selena Obregon-Benavides, Corpus Christi, TX, Julian J. Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, Armon Alex, Corpus Christi, TX, Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, Cheryl Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, Lisa Yanez, Corpus Christi, TX, Laramie Fain, Corpus Christi, TX, Jason Followell, Aransas Pass, TX, Andrea Puyol, Corpus Christi, TX, Eli McKay, Corpus Christi, TX, Christina McKay, Corpus Christi, TX, Melinda De Los Santos, Corpus Christi, TX, Jen Gracia, Corpus Christi, TX, William Gardner, Corpus Christi, TX, Miriam Guerra-Rachidy, Corpus Christi, TX, Fatimah Guerra-Rachidy, Corpus Christi, TX, Regan Reaves, Corpus Christi, TX, Jake Hernandez, Corpus Christi, TX, Amanda Short, Corpus Christi, TX, Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, James Perkins, Corpus Christi, TX, Alexis Ramirez, Corpus Christi, TX, Lauren Harris, Corpus Christi, TX, Jim Klein, Corpus Christi, TX, Gabriela Pelaez, Corpus Christi, TX, and Sean Merritt, Corpus Christi, TX. The following individuals submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes: Linda Mikulencak, Corpus Christi, TX, Marigold Boone, Corpus Christi, TX, Shauna Glover, Corpus Christi, TX, Jay Gardner, Corpus Christi, TX, and Tom Thomas, Corpus Christi, TX. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 3) 3. 26-1238 Arts & Cultural Commission Civil Service Board Civil Service Commission Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Arts & Cultural Commission: Postponed Civil Service Board: City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Reappointed: Raul E. Ramirez Civil Service Commission: Reappointed: Raul E. Ramirez Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board: Appointed: James Hernandez (Master Electrician) and Mike Rivera Jr. (Electrical Contractor) Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee: Reappointed: Mark Borgeson Sr., Joe De La Paz, Jay Gardner, Eric P. Jaramillo, and Linda Lindsey H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Paxson referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21 were pulled for individual consideration. Council Member Scott moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21, seconded by Council Member Roy. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 24) 4. 26-1219 Approval of the July 8, 2026 Workshop Minutes, July 22 and 23, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, and July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta asked to remove the Special Meeting Minutes of July 22 and 23, 2026 for further review. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the minutes of July 8, 2026 and July 28, 2026, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. The Minutes were passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Consent - Second Reading Ordinances City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 5. 26-1174 Ordinance ordering a general election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early voting polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff election, if one is necessary, on December 12, 2026; authorizing execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033982 6. 26-1185 Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi on the question of continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and associated sales tax for 10 years; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Police Chief Christopher White responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: 033983 7. 26-1165 Ordinance appropriating Airport Grant No. 73 (a multi -project grant) in the amount of $7,711,443.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program for the Baggage Handling System Improvements Project, Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation Project, and design for the West Apron Expansion and Realignment Project in the Airport Capital City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Improvements Program (CIP) Grants Fund; transferring $384,044.40 from the Airport Operating Fund to the Airport CIP Reserve Fund for the 5% cash match; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures each by $8,095,487.40. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033984 8. 26-0176 Ordinance authorizing a 10-year lease with two five-year mutual renewals, with the Harbor Playhouse Company, a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, for the Harbor Playhouse located at 1802 N. Chaparral St., in consideration of Harbor Playhouse Company advancing community theater through performances, educational programs, outreach activities, and cultural programming, and maintenance of the facilities; and providing for publication. (28-day delay required between readings) City Manager Peter Zanoni and Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton responded to Council questions. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: 033985 9. 26-1173 Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $3,703,414, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $232,640, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $3,507,376.36 for a total of $7,443,430.36 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the AAP; authorizing a staff complement of 17 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved AAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments, environmental review records, and other documents necessary to implement the Fiscal Year 2027 Program Year 2026 AAP. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Marilena Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: 033986 10. 26-0989 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department under its Boating Access Grant Program, in the amount of $249,990.00, with a required cash match of $83,330.00, for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project; appropriating $249,990.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033987 11. 26-1118 Ordinance amending Sec. 10-86(a)(1) of the Code of Ordinances, by increasing the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00; and providing an effective date. Council Member Cantu asked to pull this Item to vote no. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Lisa Yanez, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson and Council Member Roy Nay: 1 - Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: 033988 12. 26-0977 Zoning Case No. ZN9187, MVR Construction, Co. (District 3). Ordinance City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 rezoning a property at or near 5040 Rockford Drive from the "RS-6" Single -Family District to the "RS-6/PUD" Single -Family District with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) 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: 033989 Consent - Contracts and Procurement 13. 26-1000 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with three one-year options, with Morehead Dotts Rybak, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $150,000.00, with a potential up to $600,000.00 if the options are exercised, for marketing services for the Corpus Christi International Airport. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-073 14. 26-0935 Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement light- and heavy-duty vehicles, machinery, and equipment by various departments, of which all units will be outright purchases, for a combined total amount of $7,024,772.72, with such items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated, with FY 2026 funding from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033990 15. 26-0936 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with Gulf Coast Fleet and Truck Equipment, LLC, of Corpus Christi, through the TIPS Cooperative, in an amount up to $700,839.92 for upfitting services for Police vehicles, with FY 2026 funding of $192,458.52 from the Crime Control District Fund, $363,532.76 from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, and $144,848.64 from the General Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-074 16. 26-0801 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, of Birmingham, Alabama, with an office in San Antonio, in an amount up to $252,580.00, with a potential up to $757,740.00.00 if options are exercised, to provide 2,000 tons of cold -mix, cold laid asphalt for the Public Works Department, with FY 2026 funding of $84,193.33 from the Streets Fund. Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza and Director of Finance and Procurement Sergio Villasana responded to Council questions. City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Cantu moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: M2026-075 17. 26-1205 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Waller County Asphalt, Inc., of Hempstead, Texas, in an amount up to $366,600.00, with a potential up to $1,099,800.00 if the options are exercised, for all-weather asphalt mix materials utilized by the Public Works Department, with FY 2026 funding of $45,825.00 from the Streets Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Cantu moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: M2026-076 18. 26-1051 Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement for dumpster collection services with Frontier K2, LLC, of Austin, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $755,639.95, for services provided at more than 60 City properties for the Solid Waste Services Department, with FY 2026 funding of $13,504.63 from various departmental funds. Director of Solid Waste Philip Aldridge responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: M2026-077 Consent - Capital Projects 19. 26-1153 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Bath Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator project in an amount up to $729,489.00, located in Council District 5, with FY 2026 funding available from the Emergency Management Grant Fund and Wastewater Capital Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-078 20. 26-1201 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Mitigation and Backup Generator project in an amount up to $1,619,336.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the Emergency Management Grant Fund and Wastewater Capital Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-079 21. 26-1039 Motion awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in an amount up to $19,039,000.00 and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the professional services contract with Hazen and Sawyer, of Corpus Christi to provide construction phase services in an amount of $223,071.18, for a total contract value not to exceed $1,888,693.18, for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) Flocculation Upgrades and Baffling Basin 1 & 2 project, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Campos moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: M2026-080 22. 26-1044 Motion awarding a construction contract to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. of Corpus Christi for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Rehabilitate Terminal Building Phase III - Baggage Handling System Improvements Project in an amount up to $4,565,790.40, located in Council District 3, with FY2026 funding available from the Airport CIP Grants Fund and the Airport Capital Reserve Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-081 23. 26-1114 Motion awarding a construction contract to Anderson Columbia Co. Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the total base bid and additive alternate 1 for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation Project, in an amount up to $1,767,975.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the FAA Grant #73 fund and Airport Operating Fund. This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2026-082 Consent - First Reading Ordinances 24. 26-1225 Ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1, Improvement Area No. 1, including the collection of the 2026 Annual Installments. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. J. RECESS FOR LUNCH Mayor Pro Tem Paxson recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:54 p.m. Executive Session Items 30-32 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson reconvened the meeting at 3:26 p.m. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 25 - 27) City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 25. 26-1231 Resolution to consider a proposed ad valorem tax rate of no more than $0.599774 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, also being Tax Year 2026, and taking a record vote; setting the date for the City's proposed FY 2027 budget and proposed FY 2027 ad valorem tax rate public hearings and first reading ordinances on September 1, 2026, with adoption of the FY 2027 budget and FY 2027 ad valorem tax rate on September 8, 2026. Director of Finance and Procurement Sergio Villasana presented information on the following topics: truth in taxation definitions; truth -in -taxation actions; 2026 tax rate calculations; and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed the public hearing. Council Member Campos moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 7 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Nay: 1 - Council Member Paxson Absent: 1 - Mayor Guajardo Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 033991 26. 26-1026 Zoning Case No. ZN9184, Gonzales Adolph Et als. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1753 Gollihar Road from the "RS-6" Single Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval). Interim Director of Development Services Yvette Wallace presented information on the following topics: zoning and land use; public notification; and analysis and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson 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: City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Aye: 7 Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 2 Council Member Vaughn and Mayor Paulette Guajardo Abstained: 0 27. 26-1192 Ordinance annexing a 1.377-acre tract of land located along the south side of FM 43 (Weber Rd), east of CR 47 and west of SH 286 per petition by the landowner, Weber/Crosstown Highway Properties, LLC; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 1.377 acres from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Dice presented information on the following topics: vicinity map; location map; and preliminary site plan. Interim ACM Dice responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson 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: 8 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Scott, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 28) 28. 26-1248 One -Reading ordinance declaring the proposed "Fair Water Amendment" charter amendment to be a climate charter amendment under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9; finding the proposed charter amendment ineligible for submission to the voters unless approved by the Texas Legislature; declining to order an election on the petitioned "Fair Water Amendment" charter amendment; providing findings; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. OR City of Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 One -Reading Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi on providing for consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi for petitioners' proposed "Fair Water Amendment"; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. Interim City Attorney Buck Brice presented information on the following topics: SB 1860; Tex. Local Gov't Code 9.0045; "climate charter" amendment; Office of the Texas Secretary of State; City Attorney's Office; Municipality's environmental impact; climate change; water use; and recommendation. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim City Attorney Brice, and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Robin Snyder, Austin, TX, Carolyn, Corpus Christi, TX, Jennifer Espino, Corpus Christi, TX, Chloe Torres, Corpus Christi, TX, Midge Epstein, Corpus Christi, TX, Joshua Fraedrick, Corpus Christi, TX, and Beatriz Alvarado, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, seconded by Council Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following vote: Aye: 6 - Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Campos, Council Member Paxson, Council Member Roy and Council Member Cantu Nay: 2 - Council Member Barrera and Council Member Scott Absent: 1 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo Enactment No: 033992 M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 29) 29. 26-1196 Water Supply Update Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: surface water supply; Western Reservoir Potential inflows as of 8/11/2026; ongoing new water supply projects; and additional water supply projects. COO Winkelmann responded to Council questions. City of Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 8/14/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 30 - 32) 30. 26-1276 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 statutes concerning the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, participation of Nueces County in all TIRZs, and projects funded by TIRZs. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. 31. 26-1197 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 and/or modified groundwater rights purchase and sale agreement(s) with Evangeline Laguna, L.P. and related entities for groundwater rights in San Patricio County. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. 32. 26-1283 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 LM & JM Investments LLC v. City of Corpus Christi et al; concerning claims, pending litigation, potential settlement, attorney's fees, and/or other potential legal matters including engineers, other expert witnesses, potential deposition fees, and court costs, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. O. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Paxson adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p. m. City of Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 8/14/2026 PRESS STATEMENT Linda Mikutencak 5146 Lindgreen River Road Corpus Christi, TX 78410 This City has some honest public servants who are City council members, and for these leaders I am grateful. However, there is an underbelly of corruption within the City of Corpus Christi that has put my family on the edge of financial ruin. My husband and I are real estate developers (residential) who are not politically astute. While other local developers get favors and are easily reimbursed for investment in City infrastructure, my husband and I were told we would be reimbursed costs for installing a City potable water line, and then told we would not be reimbursed the cost for installing a City potable water pipeline (over $1,000,000) because of 'who we are: During an in -person meeting with a City employee, the City employee said: "You won't get reimbursed because of who you are." We learned the hard way about what this means. The confirmation of unfair treatment to those not politically connected to Mayor Paulette Guajardo was confirmed by my husband's and my conversations with a prominent businessman ("Personl "). We informed Personl of our financial hardship caused by City's refusal to reimburse us. Personl told us he was friends with Mayor Paulette Guajardo, raising money for Mayor Paulette Guajardo's impeachment attorneys' fees, and that Paulette Guajardo thus owed Personl a favor, and so he (Personl) could get us reimbursed by City. Personl introduced us to Person2 (by text) who was represented to be `friends with Peter Zanoni,' and Person2 agreed to also help. I was and am stilt desperate to be reimbursed, and so I agreed with Personl and Person2 that each would get one-third of the reimbursement owed to us (the $1,000,000+), if Personl and Person2 would use their favor owed by Paulette Guajardo, and relationship with Peter Zanoni, to get us reimbursed the $1,000,000+. With the City of Corpus Christi, it is not what you know, it is obviously who you know. I have a text message from Personl confirming his communications with Person2, and Person1's text says: "I told him thirdsys" (meaning my husband and my split was going to be only one-third of what was owed to us in exchange for getting the benefit of the favor owed to Mayor Paulette Guajardo). In my view, it is a horrible corruption of City integrity and processes to not be allowed a reimbursement because of 'who you are;' or because Mayor Paulette Guajardo does not owe you a fundraising favor. This is not how it is supposed to work, and so I am speaking out. 2026CCV-61018-1 AFFIDAVIT My name is Linda Mikulencak. I am over the age of twenty-one (21) years, and completely competent to attest to all matters set forth in this "Affidavit." All statements in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge, unless otherwise specifically stated. All statements in this affidavit are true and correct. Purpose of Affidavit: The purpose of affidavit is to highlight the unfairness and unequal treatment that my husband (John) and I (developers) have received from City of Corpus Christi ("City"). Specifically, we were bluntly told that we would not receive a reimbursement from City (even though previously approved) — for a potable water pipeline — "because of who [we] are." I have learned that in working with City's processes, a developer's success is less about merit — and so much more about who you know at the City. In my experience, you must be close friends to Mayor Paulette Guajardo and/or City Manager Peter Zanoni to be fairly treated by City. I would never have believed this to be true; except I have lived it. Timeline, and City's Admission of Unequal Treatment: Beginning in the year 2021, my husband and my company (LM & JM Investments LLC ("LMJM")) were moving forward with a residential. development called London Ranch Estates (the "Project"). Of course, we needed to have potable water for the development of London Ranch Estates, and this affidavit focuses upon some of our hardships related to getting City's potable water for our Project; and then the near -impossible task of getting reimbursed by City unless you are an insider to the politics and fundraisers for Mayor Paulette Guajardo. In 2021, we initiated several efforts in support of the Project. Originally, we were working with Nueces County, since the property for the Project had not yet been annexed. On or about December 2, 2022, an application for annexation by City was submitted. During the calendar year 2022 and thereafter, my husband and/or I were often engaged with City staff on several issues, including provision of a City potable water line to support our development of the Project; and design/construction of a second roadway to the Project area. Many of our discussions relating to provision of a potable water line to the Project were with Al Raymond (Director of Developmental Services). Our efforts led to City's approval of a City potable water line to our Project, and with agreement about how we (specifically, LMJM) would be reimbursed the cost of installing/constructing a potable water line to service our Project (the "City water line"). On or about December 12, 2023, a one -reading ordinance was proposed authorizing the following: "a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $1,486,159.43 with LM & JM Investments, LLC to construct a 12-inch water 1 arterial transmission grid main line for the proposed development ... known as London Ranch Estates Subdivision; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $1,486,159.43 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement (District 3)." Al Raymond, Director of Developmental Services for the City, presented information on the item and the City's trust fund balance. The proposed one -reading ordinance was passed as amended (adding the phrase: "subject to the City's addition of the aforesaid 12-inch water line to the City's Water Transmission Master Plan"), on a vote of six (6) in favor, one (1) opposing, and two (2) absent. Obviously, this appeared to be confirmation that we (specifically, LMJM) had City approval to install a 12-inch water line and be reimbursed for same up to the amount set forth in the ordnance ($1,486,159.43). 0n this same date, City approved annexation of London Ranch Estates (further confirmation that LMJM had City approval to install City's water pipe and be reimbursed for the cost of installing City's water line, as City would be providing services to our development site). On information and belief, the City — on February 13, 2024 — repealed the ordinance approved on December 12, 2023 (referenced above), and passed the following one -reading ordinance to, in part, approve: " ... waiving Unified Development Code ("UDC") section 3.2, section 8.5.1.0 and UDC section 8.5.2.E to allow LM & JM Investments, LLC to be eligible for an arterial trans- mission and grid Mains construction and reimbursement agreement ...." At the time, I did not know of or did not appreciate the significance of this action taken by City with regard to our Project, and the resulting impact upon LMJM's ability to install the much - needed and essential City water line for our Project; and — quite importantly — get reimbursed the cost of it. In retrospect, I will say that I learned of the practical effect of this City action taken by my husband's and my discussions with Al Raymond, City's Director of Developmental Services. Immediately after this City action taken on February 13, 2024, Al Raymond called and insisted upon an in -person meeting with my husband and me. We sat in City's offices and had a full discussion about our Project's absolute need for the City water line. Al Raymond explained that City had met, and that if we wanted to install a water line for our Project then we could install the 8-inch line. This was a surprise since City had always previously told us that we would need to install a 12-inch line in order to get reimbursed by City. We had a discussion with Al Raymond along these lines, and then Al Raymond said something like 'you probably won't get reimbursed.' John responded: "Well, what does that mean?" Al Raymond lowed his head so that he (Al Raymond) avoided eye contact and said: "You won't get reimbursed because of who you are," Al 2 Raymond then added: "And I know how you feel because I'm an outsider." We asked Al Raymond what he (AI Raymond) would do, and Al Raymond said, `I would do the 8-inch line.' At this point, we did not make a decision about what to do, but there was not much left to talk about; and the meeting came to an end. On or about February 19, 2024, relying upon the advice of Al Raymond, I informed LMJM's contractor to install/construct an 8-inch pipeline to serve as the City's water line to our Project. February 19, 2024, was the day we started construction on the 8-inch pipeline to serve as City's water line to our Project. LMJM paid approximately $1,032,212.75 (subject to final audit) as out-of-pocket cost for materials and labor to install/construct the 8-inch City water line. The installation/construction of the 8-inch City water line was completed on or about June 21, 2024. We really had no choice but to install/construct the City Water line, since we were at a point where progress (financial commitment) on our development made it impossible to abandon the project. Of course, our paying for the City water line created a huge cash -flow problem causing our development to fall behind on several of its financial commitments. Confirmation of City's Practices of Unequal Treatment: For our London Ranch Estates project, we substantially purchased our lumber from one vendor (beginning May 2024) -- the "Vendor." The contact person who we generally worked with for this Vendor may be referred to as "RA." The owner of Vendor may be referred to as "Vendor Owner." Because of City's refusals to reimburse us for the City water line made the subject of this affidavit, we were unable stay current on our payments for lumber purchases. In fact, as of late 2025, we were in arrears with Vendor in the approximate amount of $400,000.00 to $500,000.00 (this account held in the name of Extreme Homes of Texas LLC ("Extreme Homes"), a LMJM related company). My husband and I believed we needed to address being in arrears with Vendor with our Vendor. We had met Vendor Owner a couple years earlier, and this led to our doing business with Vendor. With assistance from RA (our contact person with Vendor), there was an exchange of text messages to set up a meeting between my husband and I (on the one hand), and Vender Owner (on the other hand). March 6, 2026, text exchange (4:24pm: Linda, Vendor Owner, RA): Vendor owner: "visited with [RA]. Let's get together Monday and see if I can come up with a creative solution for everyone so everything works out positive. Let me know if you want to meet." Linda: "Anytime is good for me." Vendor Owner: "So 10 at [lumber yard office], correct? Linda: "Yes! Thank you." 3 This text exchange resulted in a meeting between Vendor Owner and RA, and my Husband and me, on March 9, 2026 (in -person meeting (10am). During the course of this meeting, my husband and I explained the process of working with Nueces County and then working with City. We explained how the City had annexed our Project site to provide services to our Project site, how the City water line and our reimbursement had been approved by City Council, and all of what had happened with Al Raymond and his explaining that we were not going to get reimbursed by City "because of who [we] are." We explained that we tried to meet with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and City Manager Peter Zanoni to be sure the cost of our installation/construction of the City water line was reimbursed to LMJM, but with no success. We explained that the only explanation for this had been what Al Raymond told us; that is, that we were not the going to be reimbursed "because of who [we] are," Vendor Owner told us about how Mayor Paulette Guajardo helped Vendor Owner to get City funding for Vendor Owner's project out on the island; and that Vendor Owner's funding for his island project was made possible by a scenario created by Mayor. Vendor Owner then started talking about how he (Vendor Owner) and another (referred to herein as "Peter's Friend") were doing fundraising for Mayor, and that this fundraising for Mayor was specifically for the purpose of paying Mayor's attorneys to defend Mayor against pending impeachment. Vendor Owner also told my husband and I that he (Vendor Owner) had told Mayor that `whatever others could not fundraise, that Vendor Owner would pay the difference.' Vendor Owner my husband and me: "She [Mayor] owes me." I told Vendor Owner that I had been calling Mayor's office and Peter Zanoni's office, but that I could not get through to either of them. Vendor Owner responded to this by saying that what City is now doing to my husband and me is now impacting Vendor's business, and that he (Vendor Owner) would get Peter's Friend to tack with Peter Zanoni because 'they were best buds.' We joked a little at this point, and I said we would be willing to share (half joking), and Vendor Owner jumped on this to `split' whatever Vendor Owner could help us to be reimbursed by City. I thought that getting LMJM reimbursed by the City would be funds to pay-off the financial obligation owed to Vendor and that this would be enough, but the discussion took a different turn at this point. However, I agreed to a `split' because: (1) I had been trying to get the reimbursement owed to us for years, and been unable to even get a meeting with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and/or Peter Zanoni; (2) Vendor Owner seemed confident that he (Vendor Owner) with Peter's Friend's help could easily succeed with the effort to get LMJM reimbursed for the cost of the City water line; and (3) I was desperate about getting something done at this point. On March 12, 2026, and several other dates, I exchanged text messages with Vendor Owner, and this was an on -going effort to find a "creative solution" (Vendor Owner's often used phrase) allowing Extreme Homes to pay its debt owed to Vendor Owner, One such possible "creative solution" proposed by Vendor Owner was to create a note, and we would pay-off the note as homes were sold. Vendor Owner said this would be "Easy peasy japaneese, I buy all 3." I believe that Vendor's Owner's effort with Peter's Friend was another such "creative solution." 4 On March 24, 2026, I had another meeting with Vendor Owner and RA (my husband did not attend). At this meeting, the discussion focused on various other solutions, but towards the end of the meeting Vendor Owner asked if I had talked with Peter's Friend; and I told Vendor Owner I had not been contacted by Peter's Friend. Later during this same day, Vendor Owner text me: "Please let me know what [Peter's Friend] has to say." I responded by text: "Okay." At approximately 3:45pm this same day, Peter's Friend called my cell phone, and I was already on a phone call — so I used an automatic text response: Linda: "Sony, I can't talk right now." Peter's Friend: "No worry. I was just trying to setup a time for a call tomorrow ...." Linda: "On the other line." I called Peter's Friend at 4:1lpm (2-minute call to set a time to speak the following day). At 8:57pm (same day), Vendor Owner text me that if Peter's Friend was able to help me, it was "an entirely separate issue." Based upon my conversations with Vendor Owner, I knew he (Vendor Owner) was reminding me that Vendor Owner wanted his `split' for helping with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni and also wanted to be separately paid the full amount owed to Vendor Owner's business. With this same text exchange, Vendor Owner also told me: "He [Peter's Friend] does seem willing to look into it and see if he can recover any money for the group." Vendor Owner's message confirmed for me that Vendor Owner intended to get a `split' or share of the money owed to LMJM for helping with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni, provided the reimbursement owed to LMJM would be shared with "the group." A full discussion with Peter's Friend occurred the next day (March 25, 2026). The phone call lasted forty-eight (48) minutes. Peter's Friend called me. I told Peter's Friend the entire story. I talked to Peter's Friend about the City water line, and the back road (and need for two (2) entrances to the Project site). I talked to Peter's Friend about the process of getting annexed, about that City wanting us to pave the back road entrance, and — of course -- about the long overdue City reimbursement owed to LMJM (especially given that at least one other residential developer with very close relations with City had been allowed to tap into the City water line that LMJM had paid for). Peter's Friend told me that he (Peter's Friend) was friends with Peter Zanoni, and that he (Peter's Friend) would get with Peter Zanoni next week. Peter's Friend mentioned very briefly that he (Peter's Friend) was fundraising for the Mayor's attorney defense fund for the impeachment, and that it was a little hectic. Peter's Friend explained that Peter Zanoni had a lot going on with Mayor, but that he (Peter's Friend) would still be able to talk to him about securing reimbursement for LMJM costs for installing/constructing the City's water line. To bolster his standing with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni, Peter's Friend was telling me about the island project; and how they (Vendor Owner and Peter's Friend) were able to get things done with the City. All of this came across like they (Vendor Owner and Peter's Friend) had relationships with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni to get what they (Vendor Owner 5 and Peter's Friend) wanted from the City — like redirecting City money in a way that gave benefit to them (Vendor Owner's and Peter's Friend's project or projects). Peter's Friend really emphasized that he (Peter's Friend) was really `connected' with Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni, and that this is how things get done with the City. All of this caused me to believe that Peter's Friend was going to help, and I really was desperate for the help. On this same day (March 25, 2026), I texted Vendor Owner. The text exchange confirmed Vendor Owner's financial interest in "money for the group" (words texted to me by Vendor Owner on March 24, 2026). Linda: "Spoke with [Peter's Friend] regarding road and water line. If [Peter's Friend] is able to get road waived to entrance at front was widened as they original[ly] said, would [it] be accepted, would you be interested in buying me out of the subdivision?" Vendor Owner: "Possibly. ... Did you explain the water extension to [Peter's Friend] and see if he thought he could possibly help with that? .. , Trust fund reimbursement." Linda: "Yes. I didn't mention the split. I thought I would let you handle that, [Peter's Friend] said he would meet with Peter next week." Vendor Owner: "I told him thirdsys." Linda: "Perfect." This was the first time Vendor Owner had said what the `split' would be. I was shocked that access to Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni, along with Vendor Owner trading the favor Mayor Paulette Guajardo owed to Vendor Owner for fundraising and backstopping the Mayor's fund to pay attorneys' fees for Mayor's impeachment proceedings, would cost almost $700,000.00 (2/3rds of the $1,000,000,00 — approximately). This seemed grossly unfair, but I also thought I had no choice since I had seen how others (like London Ranch Estates' neighbor) were given preferential treatment (tapping into the 8-inch City water line LMJM had paid for) while my Project was being so unfairly treated (forcing LMJM to pay for the City's water line, and then City claiming its ownership of the water line without even affording us (LMJM) a meeting with Mayor Paulette Guajardo or Peter Zanoni to discuss reimbursement to LMJM). As stated at the beginning of this affidavit, I never would have believed that getting reimbursed would have nothing to do with the merit of our Project, and everything to do with who are financial supporters of Mayor Paulette Guajardo and her favor(s) owned to them. In my opinion, these City practices are a form of corruption, and this corruption is unfair and inequitable treatment of me, my husband, and our Project (specifically, LMJM). On April 1, 2026, I texted Vendor Owner: "Any luck with [Peter's Friend]?" " . , . have you had any movement with Peter?" On April 2, Vendor Owner replied: "It's probably best if you 6 text [Peter's Friend]. I doubt anything like that works that fast. I don't even know when he's lined up to talk to the city manager. I can ask him next week." After April 1, 2026, I continued to talk to family and others about how wrong things were with the City; specifically how wrong it was to have to pay so much money to gain access to the Mayor and City Manager — and that you only make headway with Mayor if she (Mayor) owes a favor. I really began to feel badly about how I had made a deal to `split' the money that City owed to LMJM. I felt like I had made a mistake by being willing to `split' money or go "thirdsys" (Vendor Owner's word) when I am a taxpayer who has every right to expect that Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Peter Zanoni should require City employees to work fairly with all developers (not just the City's favored developers). The more I have thought about paying for the cost of City's water line and then being put under such pressure so that I was having to deal with others (Vendor Owner and Peter's Friend) for money owed by City to LMJM, the angrier I have become, I have more recently been in meetings with Peter Zanoni and other staff, but nothing seems to happen. I have been avoiding Vendor Owner and Peter's Friend, as this was always the wrong way to resolve the matter. Every resident of the City should have the access and opportunity to be treated fairly by their City and should — in fact — be fairly treated by their City and its Mayor. Affiant further sayeth naught. znda Mikulencal SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED before me, this 13tt' day of July 2026. 4 v, KIM BRUNKENHOEPIA t 4 �• Notary ID W3345197 1 I y>�t„ My Commission tiglifet 4 August 4, 2029 f Notary Public, State of Texas 7 Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 11, 2026 Name Marigold Boone Address 710 Ponder St Corpus Christi, TX, 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 Fair Water Amendment Fair Water Amendment Comment I'm asking the city council to respect the will of the people and let citizens vote on the fair water amendment. We deserve to have a say in the policies that impact our community. Please do the right thing and let the people of Corpus Christi have a voice. Thank you for your time. Provide an email to receive a copy of marigoldboone@gmail.com your submission. Monday, August 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, August 11, 2026 Name Jay Gardner Address 3922 sweet bay dr. corpus christi, Texas, 78418 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 beach parking permit 11 Comment support the increase of beach parking permits from $12 to $20 for an annual pass to support the beach user fees Provide an email to receive a copy of jgardner@Ija.com your submission. Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 11, 2026 Name Tom Thomas Address District 2 Corpus Christi, TX, 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 The Fair Water Amendment MUST be on the November ballot Fair Water Amendment Comment Is this City Council really debating whether to include the Fair Water Amendment on the November ballot, despite the fact that around 12,000 registered voters have signed the petition supporting its inclusion? In addition to the signers, hundreds of people wanted to sign the petition, but couldn't because they were not yet registered to vote: In most of our encounters with these individuals, we gave them voter -registration applications. While they were not able to sign the petition, they were excited about voting for it in the fall election - their first election. Elected representatives should respect the will of the people and reject any efforts to exclude the Fair Water Amendment from the ballot in November. Voters (old and new) should have the opportunity to decide whether the City Charter should be amended; they should not have that choice taken away from them. Voters (old and new) should also reject elected representatives who don't respect the will of the people. Provide an email to receive a copy of majortomncc1701a@gmail.com your submission. Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 11, 2026 Name Shauna Glover Address 413 Beverly Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas, 78411 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 Fair Water Amendment 28. 26-1248 Comment Please see the attached correspondence for your review and consideration. Thank you. Upload supporting images or documents. Council Letter.08.2026.docx Provide an email to receive a copy of shauna.glover@icloud.com your submission. August 11, 2026 Dear Esteemed Council Members, Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you on a topic that is not only dear to my heart, but attached to my livelihood —Freedom. I am writing to ask the Council to place the Fair Water Amendment (FWA) on the ballot so the People of Corpus Christi can vote on an issue that directly impacts their lives, resources, and future. Due process is a constitutional guarantee that the government must act fairly and follow established rules before implementing measures that obstruct "life, liberty, or property." The 5th and the 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution prohibit governments from engaging in activities that demonstrate vulgar displays of power and/or corruption, or even give the impression of such. The local government in Corpus Christi is bypassing the Constitution by disregarding the Fair Water Amendment and creating obstacles that hinder citizens from voting. As you know, the FWA would require large water users to be accountable for their operational expenses and the pollution damage in our city. We the People do not want our county's resources destroyed by gross negligence or mismanagement, and the petition numbers show that this concern is widely shared. Thirty-three percent more voters than expected petitioned to have the FWA added to the ballot, yet the local government is refusing our due process. We know, we care, and we are tired of decisions about our resources being made without giving the People a fair vote. We are Kind, not Blind. This issue also affects Corpus Christi's long-term growth. Refinery work should not be the region's only major industry. Relying too heavily on one industry is not practical, sustainable, or beneficial for our future. It puts local resources at risk, limits broader economic impact, and leaves many residents with lower -paying entry-level or turnaround jobs while higher -paying supervisory roles often go to people from outside the region or those with local connections. The Council is firm in its beliefs about the city's water supply, but that is exactly why the FWA should be placed on the ballot for the People to decide. If it is a good idea for the People, we will vote to pass it. If it is not, the People will decide that too I respectfully ask you to honor due process, respect the petitioning citizens, and place the Fair Water Amendment on the ballot. Sincerely, Shauna M. Glover 413 Beverly Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78411