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Meeting Minutes - Final
Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type B
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
corpuschristitx.gov
Thursday, September 3, 2026
1:30 PM 6th Floor Conference Room
Special Meeting
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary
aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (at 361-826-3105) at
least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
The mission of the Business & Jobs Development (Type A) and B Corporations is to
promote and enhance the City of Corpus Christi's economic base by supporting
projects and programs that create primary jobs, improve small business and affordable
housing opportunities, and improve infrastructure in our City.
A. President Diana Summers to call the meeting to order.
President Diana Summers called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m.
B. Call Roll:
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board
was present to conduct the meeting.
Present 5 - Board Member Johnny Philipello, Vice -President Jesus Jimenez, President Diana
Summers, Board Member Duke Canchola, and Secretary Mark LaRue
Absent 2 - Board Member Victoria Holland, and Board Member Claudia Mostaghasi
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
President Summers referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the
public.
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
1. 26-1422 The Board will recess its regular session and reconvene in executive session
pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 (attorney consultation)
and section 551.087 (economic development) to deliberate upon and seek legal
advice from its attorney regarding: 1) David v. City of Corpus Christi, et al.
pending in County Court, Count Court at Law No. 3, Nueces County, Texas; 2)
Elevate QOF, LLC vs. Peter Zanoni pending in the 105th District Court of
Nueces County, Texas; 3) regarding the economic development incentive
agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC for
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the development of a hotel and retail project; and 4) regarding the Termination
Settlement and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christ B Corporation
and Elevate QOF, LLC.
Executive Session Item 1 was withdrawn.
E. PUBLIC HEARING:
2. 26-1419 Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Projects for Alameda Street (Texan
Trail to Doddridge Street) and Sam Rankin Street (Port Avenue to IH-37)
President Summers referred to Item 2.
There were no comments from the board.
President Summers opened the Public Hearing for Items 2, 3 and 4.
There were no comments from the public.
President Summers closed the Public Hearing for Items 2, 3 and 4.
3. 26-1420 Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Projects for Hilliard Center Structural
Repairs & Life Safety Improvements; Art Museum HVAC System Improvements;
Harbor Playhouse Building & HVAC System Improvements; and Museum of
Science & History HVAC Improvements
President Summers opened and closed the Public Hearing; refer to Item 2.
Ms. Buxton stated the agenda memo for item 3 included information for the Museum of
Science and History improvement, however it was not included in the caption and will
added to the next meeting for a separate public hearing.
4. 26-1421 Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Projects for Coastal Parks, North
Beach, North Padre Island & Downtown Seawall Systems Analysis & Master
Plan; Floodwall Upgrades at the Science Museum; Marina Breakwater; and
Marina Bulkheads
President Summers opened and closed the Public Hearing; refer to Item 2.
5. 26-1387 Public Hearing and Resolution authorizing the El Bolillo Bakery program project
for economic development of a bakery manufacturing business, creating up to
121 full-time jobs; approving up to $363,000.00 in business incentives to El
Bolillo Bakery, LLC for economic development; and approving a Business
Incentive Agreement with El Bolillo Bakery, LLC for a term of five years.
President Summers referred to Item 5. Staff requested to postpone the item to the next
scheduled meeting.
Mr. Philipello made a motion to postpone item 5, seconded by Mr. Jimenez and passed
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unanimously.
F. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
President Summers referred to the Executive Director comments. Assistant City
Manager Michael Dice had no comments.
G. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Summers adjourned the meeting at 1:44 p.m.
This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via
videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this
meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government
Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045.
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