City CouncilTuesday, March 24, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Council Chambers

#AMayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.

#BInvocation to be given by Pastor Mario Carrete with New Life Church.

#CPledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Alfredo "Alfie" Soliz, senior at Calallen High Schol.

#DAssistant City Secretary Stephanie Box to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.

#1Presentation of a check from Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries to the city.

#2A quarterly update presentation from the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC), including an introduction of its new Executive Director.

#4Ordinance accepting and appropriating a $100,000.00 RAMP Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for airport maintenance at Corpus Christi International Airport, with a required $11,111.11 cash match from the FY 2026 Operating Budget.

#5Ordinance accepting a $75,000 payment from the Corpus Christi Housing Authority to fund professional services for a Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit, appropriating the funds into the Housing Finance Corporation Fund, and amending the FY 2026 Operating Budget.

#6Ordinance approving the project and financing plan adopted by the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, including related findings and an effective date.

#7Zoning Case No. ZN8771 proposes rezoning property at 2409 Viola Avenue (District 2) from Single Family 6 District to Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; staff recommends approval.

#8Proposed ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to revise water and wastewater trust fund administration, fees, and reimbursement procedures, as well as participation agreement provisions.

#9Motion authorizing a three-year cooperative agreement with Great South Texas Corporation, dba Computer Solutions, of San Antonio (via the Texas Department of Information Resources) for network equipment, installation, and support for IT business continuity and disaster recovery, funded through a state cybersecurity grant and the Information Technology Fund.

#10Resolution authorizing Amendment #1 to a service agreement with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. to purchase additional parts and materials for city-wide pump and motor repairs, increasing the contract to up to $1,275,000 (potentially $3,825,000 if options are exercised), funded through the Wastewater Fund.

#11Motion awarding a construction contract to C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. for installation of a new 125-kilowatt natural gas generator at the Ben Garza Gymnasium in Council District 1, funded by the CDBG Program.

#12Motion authorizing City staff to negotiate a Water Sale Agreement with Aquatech to purchase water produced and treated at the CC Polymers Plant.

#13Resolution authorizing a three-year, up-to-$1,416,741.42 Radio Network Support & Maintenance Service Agreement with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc. to maintain the Coastal Bend Regional Interoperability Network (CBRIN) radio system, with $236,123.57 funded in FY 2026 from the General Fund.

#14A resolution amending the city's Financial Budgetary Policies (originally adopted by Resolution 033727) to provide financial policy direction for preparing the FY 2027 operating and capital budgets.

#15Council will discuss and possibly act on a petition filed by Rachel Caballero seeking removal action against Mayor Paulette Guajardo, at the request of three council members.

#16Council Members Eric Cantu, Gil Hernandez, and Kaylynn Paxson request discussion and possible action to correct the February 20, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda Item 24-0256 to match the original agenda memo and associated documents in the city's official Laserfiche record.

#17Motion to update the Drought Contingency Plan to define medical professional services as essential and private exempt domestic well use as auxiliary water exempt from drought restrictions, and to add definitions for essential and exempt water use categories.

# 18A briefing to the council on the current status and outlook of the city's water supply.

#19Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys on legal issues involving state and federal water regulators and potential purchase or valuation of groundwater rights in San Patricio County, including a possible agreement with Evangeline Laguna, L.P.

Approval of the Consent Agenda