City of Corpus Christi - Meeting of City Council on 1/28/2025 at 11:30 AM

25-0088

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0088
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Presentation
Title: Retirement Announcement: David Lehfeldt, Director of Solid Waste Services and Eddie Houlihan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Action: presented
Result:

25-0058

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 25-0058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Presentation
Title: Overview of services delivered during Arctic Cold Front (Sunday, January 19 to Friday, January 24)
Action: presented
Result:

25-0061

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:13:41 GMT

File #: 25-0061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Appointment
Title: Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Landmark Commission Library Board Port of Corpus Christi Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board Reinvestment Zone No. 6 (Barisi Villiage) Board
Action: held
Result:

25-0090

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0090
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Presentation
Title: 89th Texas Legislative Session Update
Action: presented
Result:

25-0082

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the January 14, 2025 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-2067

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:46:37 GMT

File #: 24-2067
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant totaling $32,016.60 from Gulf of Mexico Alliance for the 2024 Gulf Star Program Grant for the purchase of 13 new L3Harris inter-operational radios and related accessories for the Corpus Christi Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management; and appropriating $32,016.60 in the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund.
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2085

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:06:44 GMT

File #: 24-2085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $39,993.25 for the purchase of 10 additional Panasonic in-car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $39,993.25 into the Police Grants Fund.
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2068

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-2068
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $186,309.00 for FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $186,309.00 in the Police Grants Fund with $93,154.00 to be distributed to Nueces County based on an interlocal agreement, and the remaining $93,155.00 to be used by the City.
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2075

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:57:50 GMT

File #: 24-2075
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, under the FY 2025 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program in the amount of $106,017.00 for the purchase of 70 body-worn cameras and related equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $106,017.00 in the Police Grants Fund with a cash match of $35,339.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2092

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:56:41 GMT

File #: 24-2092
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) under the 2024 National Shelter Initiative Grants - Animal Outcomes for $94,634.00 with a City cash match of $14,192.00 to replace a split-system air conditioning unit for the cattery building and to repair all damaged kennel partitions in two of the five kennel buildings; and amending the Animal Care Services Grant Fund.
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2090

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-2090
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Public Hearing / First Reading
Title: Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $77,285.28 with MPM Development, LP to construct a wastewater trunk line related to King’s Landing Unit 9 subdivision located north of the Lady Alexa Dr. and Lady Claudia St. intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $77,285.28 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 3).
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-2089

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-2089
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Public Hearing / First Reading
Title: Zoning Case No. ZN8425, Judy Lynn Reuthinger (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 4222 Avalon Street from the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval)
Action: passed on second reading
Result: Pass

24-1944

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:56:35 GMT

File #: 24-1944
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion authorizing execution of a cooperative agreement for a five-year renewal with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., located in Arlington, Texas, for communication services sent from modems to the City’s Traffic Management Center, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, for continued connectivity and communication with 175 flashing beacons managed by the Public Works Department for $203,000.00, with FY 2025 funding from the Street Fund.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-2049

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-2049
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with Russell Paul James, dba R & R Delivery Service, of Corpus Christi in an amount up to $738,000.00, to provide meal delivery service for the Elderly Nutrition Program - Home Delivered Meals for the Parks & Recreation Department, with FY 2025 funding of $162,000.00 from the Elderly Nutrition Program Grant Fund.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-1910

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 24-1910
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mainline control system from Groebner & Associates, Inc., of Rogers, Minnesota, for use by the Gas Department to repair pipelines and isolate sections of gas mains in the absence of pressure control fittings in cases of emergency, for $169,037.77, with FY 2025 funding from the Gas Operations Fund.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-1945

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 24-1945
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion to award a construction contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, located in Houston, Texas, to replace two 100kW diesel backup generators and the current concrete at the Cefe Valenzuela landfill, in the amount not to exceed $298,469.00 with FY 2024 funding available from the Solid Waste’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) fund.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

25-0033

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 25-0033
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion appointing Mayor & Council as the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-1594

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 24-1594
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to Plains All American Pipeline for the 2024 Plains First Responder Grant Program in the amount of $5,037.00 for hazardous materials equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-1936

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-1936
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), United States Department of the Interior to maintain automated river gauging stations that record stream flows and water quality parameters associated with the Frio and Nueces Rivers and associated tributaries and to provide the delivery of the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir and Nueces Estuary Pass-Through (or Passthru) Status Report. The data is used by the City daily to manage releases from the City's reservoir system and for water treatment operations, whereby the USGS contributes $28,950.00 and the City contributes $265,450.00.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-2038

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 24-2038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, to the FY 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program in the amount of $12,223,173.00, with a cash match of $3,055,793.25, to complete rehabilitation to International Drive and construction of mixed-use paths for the Corpus Christi Aviation Department.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

25-0066

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:45 GMT

File #: 25-0066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department under its Recreational Trails Grant Program in the amount of $240,000.00, with a required cash match of $60,000.00, for improvements to the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-2095

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:16:41 GMT

File #: 24-2095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $2,500.00 grant from the Banfield Foundation for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Department; and appropriating $2,500.00 into the Animal Care Services Grant Fund.
Action: passed on first reading
Result: Pass

24-2073

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:56:40 GMT

File #: 24-2073
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $322,260.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s FY 2023-2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to replace existing lighting with energy efficient lighting for the Aviation Department and the Parks & Recreation Department; and appropriating $322,260.00 into the Department of Energy Grant Fund.
Action: passed on first reading
Result: Pass

25-0032

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:07:48 GMT

File #: 25-0032
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance appropriating $50,000.00 from the Airport Unreserved Operating Fund Balance for the Construction Contract Closeout Audit of Terminal Building Rehabilitation Phase II by Talson Solutions, LLC, and amending the operating budget.
Action: passed on first reading
Result: Pass

25-0074

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:36:57 GMT

File #: 25-0074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Program to add the North Padre Island Force Main Bypass Project; appropriating $970,624.05 from the unreserved fund balance in the TIRZ #2 Fund; and amending the FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Action: passed on first reading
Result: Pass

25-0080

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:07:04 GMT

File #: 25-0080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Public Hearing / First Reading
Title: Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement up to $524,660.00 with Horizon Land Properties, LLC to construct a wastewater trunk line related to Waldron Estates located south of Graham Road & west of Waldron Road intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $524,660.00 to reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement. (District 4).
Action: passed on first reading
Result: Pass

24-1729

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 24-1729
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Corporation Meeting
Title: Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation (CCHFC) to elect officers and consider terms for future participation in Costa Tarragona I and II.
Action: held
Result:

25-0064

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:34:06 GMT

File #: 25-0064
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Ordinance
Title: One-reading ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the OxyChem First Responder Donation Program in the amount of $25,000.00 for the refurbishment and repair of an Aerial Ladder Fire Truck for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $25,000.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.
Action: passed on emergency
Result: Pass

24-1126

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:06:44 GMT

File #: 24-1126
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Presentation on the City’s Drought Contingency Plan and ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances Chapter 55, Article XII Water Resource Management sections 55-150, 55-152, 55-153, 55-154, 55-155; updating the City’s Drought Contingency Plan, providing an effective date of March 19, 2025, and providing for penalties and publication.
Action: passed on first reading as amended
Result: Pass

25-0111

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Motion
Title: Motion to hold Public Alternative Water Supply Workshop in Council Chambers on February 4, 2025 at 11 AM, as requested by Council Members Sylvia Campos, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez.
Action: passed as amended
Result: Pass

25-0123

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:34:06 GMT

File #: 25-0123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Future Action
Title: Discussion and possible action on future preparation for severe weather emergency operations. Review of current issues and complaints associated with temporary homeless shelter use at the Natatorium, as requested by Council Members Sylvia Campos, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez.
Action: no action taken
Result:

25-0115

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: E-Session Item
Title: 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 Articles II (including Sections 16, 17, and 18), III, and IV of the Corpus Christi City Charter; Texas Local Gov’t Code § 102.001, et. seq.; Corpus Christi City Code § 2-51, et seq., 16-1, et. seq., Texas Gov’t Code § 418.108, et seq., legal authority for response to emergencies and operation of emergency shelters, other provisions of the City Code and/or City Charter, and other legal matters related to the administration of emergency responses and shelters.
Action: discussed in executive session
Result:

25-0092

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0092
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: E-Session Item
Title: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the potential purchase of desalinated water from CC Polymers, including, but not limited to, state and federal laws and EPA and TCEQ regulations related to the intake and transfer of water
Action: discussed in executive session
Result:

24-2083

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:39 GMT

File #: 24-2083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: E-Session Item
Title: Executive session briefing 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 SOAH Docket No. 473-24-19854, PUC Docket No. 56427, Petition by Outside City Ratepayers Appealing the Water Rates of the City of Corpus Christi, including potential consideration of settlement offer(s) and actions related thereto
Action: postponed
Result:

25-0093

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:39 GMT

File #: 25-0093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: E-Session Item
Title: 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 personnel matters, the FMLA, federal & state antidiscrimination laws, and other laws and regulations
Action: postponed
Result:

25-0089

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:08:46 GMT

File #: 25-0089
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: E-Session Item
Title: Executive session briefing 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 Samantha Huerta v. City of Corpus Christi et al, including potential consideration of settlement offer(s) and actions related thereto
Action: passed after executive session
Result: Pass