City CouncilTuesday, April 14, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Council Chambers

#AMayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.

#BInvocation to be given by Deacon Richard Longoria with St. Helena of the True Cross of Jesus.

#CPledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Malori Reyna, senior at Harold T. Branch Academy.

#DCity Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.

#1Presentation providing an overview of the Buc Days festival (April 30 - May 10), given by Johnny Philipello, President/CEO of the Buc Days Commission.

#2List of boards and committees with upcoming appointment vacancies, including the Airport Board, Board of Adjustment, Coastal Bend Council of Government, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, Crime Control & Prevention District, Reinvestment Zone No. 7 (London) Board, and Senior Corps Advisory Committee.

#4Briefing on the annual operations of Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, LLC and an ordinance authorizing a third amendment to the lease agreement with the company for the Gabe Lozano and Oso Beach Golf Centers, extending the lease term by 10 years to 2041 with two five-year mutual renewal options.

#5Resolution authorizing submission of a $12,222.00 grant application to the Lower Colorado River Authority's FY2026 Community Grants Program to fund a Wildland Team Response Trailer and emergency response equipment for the Fire Department.

#6Resolution authorizing submission of a $99,144.12 grant application to the Texas Office of the Governor's FY 2027 Border Zone Fire Departments Program to fund tactical communication and night-vision equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.

#7Resolution authorizing an amended Treated Water Supply contract between the city and the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3.

#8Resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Department to lease-purchase four replacement garbage trucks and one replacement roll-off truck through JPMorgan for a combined total of $2,475,594.60, with FY 2026 funding of $165,039.72 from the General Fund and the remainder funded through the annual budget process.

#9Motion authorizing a five-year, $174,125.00 service agreement with Mcore Energy, LLC of Arlington for preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and training on the Gas Department's CNG pumping stations, with FY 2026 funding of $17,412.50 from the Gas Operations Fund.

#10Motion to award a construction contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. of Tomah, Wisconsin for the Flour Bluff 18-Inch Water Line Extension project to enhance system redundancy, capacity, and service to the Island, funded through the Water Capital Fund.

#11Motion authorizing Amendment No. 2 to a professional services contract with Urban Engineering, LLC for design, bid, and construction phase services on the Northwest Blvd Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade project in Council District 1, increasing the contract by $502,605.00 for a total not to exceed $607,815.00.

#12An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 55, Article XII (Water Resource Management), Section 55-150 to update the City's Drought Contingency Plan, with an effective date of April 14, 2026.

#13Ordinance accepting and appropriating a 2027 TDHCA Homeless Housing and Services Program grant totaling $258,095.00 (split between General and Youth Set Asides) and appropriating the funds into the FY2026 Community Enrichment Grant Fund.

#14Ordinance accepting a $136,250.00 increase in the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services to fund prevention and control services from March through November 2026, and appropriating the funds in the Health Grants Fund.

#15Ordinance rezoning property at 7409 McArdle Road (Gulfway Mobile Home Park) from 'CG-2' General Commercial to 'CG-2/SP' General Commercial with a Special Permit, with a penalty for violations not to exceed $2,000; Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.

#16Resolution revising the 2026 calendar year City Council meeting schedule.

#17Council discussion on directing the City Manager to provide an update regarding Fitch Ratings' revision of the City's General Obligation bond credit outlook to 'negative,' along with potential ratings actions from Moody's and S&P.

#18Discussion and possible action directing the City Manager to address media coverage concerns about the Nueces River Authority, provide an accounting of city funds disbursed to it, and outline implications for the city's water supply strategy and contracts.

#19Discussion and possible action on allegations that information submitted on building permit and TIRZ #3 reimbursement applications for the Residence Inn Hotel misrepresented facts, including a rooftop bar, with City staff to present findings and address potential unpaid fees and incentive payment implications.

#20Council will discuss and possibly direct staff to investigate alleged discrepancies in project valuation information reported across City permitting, State accessibility filings, and City incentive applications for the Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott, including a possible independent audit.

#21Discussion and possible action on preliminary and procedural matters for removal proceedings against the mayor, including potential certification of Articles of Impeachment, scheduling of a pretrial hearing on May 19, 2026, and adoption of Rules of Procedure for the Council's removal hearing.

#22A presentation providing an update on the city's water supply.

#23Executive session briefing for the City Council to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues related to PFAS contamination allegations and updates on other ongoing litigation.

#24Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys on legal matters related to Article II, Section 11 of the City Charter and the Petition for Removal of the Mayor filed with the City Secretary's Office.

#25Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys and deliberate on legal, property, and contractual issues related to the purchase or sale of groundwater rights accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County, including potential agreements with Evangeline Laguna, L.P. and other government entities.

Approval of the Consent Agenda