On the agenda: Corpus Christi City Council — license plate reader (Aug 25)

City of Corpus Christi

1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
corpuschristitx.gov

Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
City Council
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

11:30 AM

Council Chambers

Public Notice: 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.
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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.
A.

Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson to call the meeting to order.

B.

Invocation to be given by Pastor Don Leavell with CC Christian Fellowship.

C.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Lyiamor Torres, senior at Incarnate Word Academy.

D.

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

E.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)

1.

26-1356

City of Corpus Christi

Capital Project Highlights at Hillcrest, Washington-Coles, and Commodore
parks

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F.

PUBLIC COMMENT - APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. To speak during this public
comment period on a City-related matter or agenda item, you must sign up
before the meeting begins. Each speaker is limited to a total of no more than 3
minutes per speaker. You will not be allowed to speak again on an item when the
Council is considering the item. Time limits may be restricted further by the
Mayor at any meeting. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Written comments may be
submitted at
https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary/. Electronic
media that you would like to use may only be introduced into the City system if
approved by the City's Communications Department at least 24 hours prior to
the meeting. Please contact Communications at 361-826-3211 to coordinate. This
is a public hearing for all items on this agenda.

G.

BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:

H.

EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as motions,
resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council will use a different
method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass an ordinance by adopting it as
an emergency measure rather than a two reading ordinance; or may modify the action
specified.

I.

CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 9)
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The following items are consent motions, resolutions, and
ordinances of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been furnished with
background and support material on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a
previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Council Member in which event the item or items will
immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the
items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will
be adopted by one vote.

2.

26-1326

Approval of the July 22 and July 23, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and
August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Sponsors: City Secretary's Office

Consent - Second Reading Ordinances

3.

26-1251

Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan of Mobility CC, a
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi, by removing Project 17-T, a proposed C1 Collector located
between Caribbean Drive and Ramfield Road, and providing for
publication.
Sponsors: Public Works/Street Department

City of Corpus Christi

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Zoning Case No. ZN9265, Rhodes Development Inc. (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from
the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5
District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Sponsors: Development Services

Consent - Contracts and Procurement

5.

26-1324

Resolution authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business
Assistance Agreements with the following entities for two years: LiftFund,
Inc., Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Texas A&M University
- Corpus Christi, and Del Mar College (DMC) for a total amount not to
exceed of $1,226,750.00 to assist small businesses within the City of
Corpus Christi to invest and create/retain jobs.
Sponsors: Planning and Economic Development Department

Consent - Capital Projects

6.

26-1291

Motion awarding a construction contract to Bridges Specialties, Inc., of
Robstown, Texas, for the Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure Indefinite
Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) FY26-28 project, which includes Bridge
Rehabilitation, Channel Ditch Improvements, and Citywide Storm Water
Infrastructure IDIQ, in an amount up to $6,000,000.00 for a one-year term,
with two renewal options to be administratively authorized, in an amount up
to $18,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2026 funding available from
the Storm Water Capital Fund.
Sponsors: Public Works/Street Department, Engineering Services and Finance &

Procurement
General Consent Items

7.

26-0990

Motion authorizing the execution of an agreement with Friends of Farrah
Fawcett for the construction, donation, and acceptance of artwork
commemorating Farrah Fawcett to be placed on the Seawall, at or near
the Art Center.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department

Consent - First Reading Ordinances

8.

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Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the
Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland
Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields,
replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new
underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater
navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and
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appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund.
Sponsors: Police Department

9.

26-1323

Ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing
Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and
Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde
Senior Apartments, increasing the incentive amount by $1,000,000.00,
totaling $2,000,000.00 for the development of 75 affordable senior rental
housing units located at 5501 Huntwick Avenue and appropriating
$1,000,000.00 from the Type B Affordable Housing Fund in FY 2026.
Sponsors: Planning and Economic Development Department

J.

RECESS FOR LUNCH
The City Council will take a lunch break at approximately 1:30 p.m.

K.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 10)
The following items are public hearings and public hearings with first reading ordinances.
Each item will be considered individually.

10.

26-1337

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 5 to amend
Short-Term Rental Regulations, including modifying the definition of Type 1
and Type 2 short-term rentals; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500
and publication.
Sponsors: Development Services

L.

INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 11 - 12)
The following items are motions, resolutions or ordinances that may be considered and
voted on individually.

11.

26-1362

Discuss and consider possible action to adopt a zero-tolerance policy
stating that the euthanization of healthy or treatable animals at Corpus
Christi Animal Care Services for space, capacity, or operation reasons is
strictly forbidden, will not be authorized, and will not be justified under any
circumstances, with mandatory reporting and oversight to ensure
compliance, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson.
Sponsors: Animal Care Services

12.

26-1354

Resolution establishing an ad hoc committee to review the City's
procurement of professional services, including architectural and
engineering services, and recommend improvements to City processes
and applicable state law, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn
Paxson.
Sponsors: Legal Department

City of Corpus Christi

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BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 13 - 15)
Briefing information will be provided to the City Council during the Council meeting.
Briefings are for Council information only. No action will be taken and no public comment
will be solicited. The City Manager or City Council Liaison for any city board,
commission, committee or corporation (including Type A or B Corporation) may report on
the action(s) or discussion(s) of any such body's public meeting that occurred within one
month prior to this City Council meeting.

13.

26-1330

Briefing on the City's license plate reader systems and Non-City owned
Flock Cameras, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson.
Sponsors: Police Department

14.

26-1343

City Annual Audit Plan Update, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem
Kaylynn Paxson.
Sponsors: City Secretary's Office

15.

26-1279

Water Supply Update, including highlights on Barney Davis / CPS Energy
Sponsors: Corpus Christi Water

N.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 16 - 19)
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at
any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when
authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive
session on the following matters. If the Council elects to go into executive session
regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing
the executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. The City
Council may deliberate and take action in open session on any issue that may be
discussed in executive session. The description of an item in “Executive Sessions”
constitutes the written interpretation by the City Attorney of Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code and his determination that said item may be legally discussed in
Closed Meeting in compliance with Chapter 551 the Texas Government Code.

16.

26-1332

City of Corpus Christi

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult
with attorneys regarding legal issues, legal strategy, potential litigation,
administrative proceedings, and other matters protected by the
attorney-client privilege concerning the application by the City of Corpus
Christi, City of Three Rivers, and Nueces River Authority to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for an emergency order relating to
Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214 and the operation of the Choke
Canyon Reservoir/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir System; the 1995
Agreed Order, as amended in 2001, and operating procedures applicable
to the Reservoir System; the requested temporary modification or
suspension of water-release, pass-through, inflow, and/or other
requirements; proceedings before the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings;
potential contested case proceedings and related litigation; and the
retention, engagement, compensation, and scope of representation of
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outside legal counsel in connection with such matters.
17.

26-1346

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult
with attorneys regarding pending and contemplated litigation, legal issues,
legal strategy, settlement and mediation concerning Ajit David v. City of
Corpus Christi, et al.; Elevate QOF, LLC v. Peter Zanoni; City Ordinance
No. 024256; the agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and
Elevate QOF, LLC for the Homewood Suites by Hilton project; the
Termination, Settlement and Release Agreement between the Corpus
Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; any pending or
contemplated litigation arising out of or relating to those agreements; and
potential attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, court costs,
and other litigation expenses.

18.

26-1347

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, pending arbitration, reasonably
anticipated litigation, potential claims and liabilities, legal rights and
obligations, and legal strategy relating to the termination of former Corpus
Christi Police Department officer(s) and related arbitration proceedings,
as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson.

19.

26-1280

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.

O.

ADJOURNMENT

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