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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/28/2026 11:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-1182 11. BriefingWater Supply Dashboard, 30 Day Update   Not available Not available
26-1163 12. BriefingRetirement Announcement: Miles Risley, City Attorney   Not available Not available
26-1183 13. MinutesApproval of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
26-1010 14. OrdinanceOrdinance approving the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY 2027 with expenditures in a total amount of $11,189,046.00 to fund 78 existing and authorized Police sworn personnel and support equipment; and appropriating $11,189,046.00 in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0908 15. Public Hearing / First ReadingZoning Case No. ZN9255, House Finder TX, LLC. (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 556 Virginia Avenue from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).   Not available Not available
26-0932 16. Public Hearing / First ReadingZoning Case No. ZN9250, Morehead Dotts Ryback (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 301 Indiana Avenue, 305 Indiana Avenue, 2767 Santa Fe Street, and 2771 Santa Fe Street from the “ON” Neighborhood Office District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial 1 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).   Not available Not available
26-0957 17. Public Hearing / First ReadingZoning Case No. ZN9194, Miller Street Holdings, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 3641 Mueller 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).   Not available Not available
26-1131 18. OrdinanceOrdinance reappointing Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa as Presiding Judge for a two-year term of office beginning August 1, 2026, and ending August 1, 2028; appointing Carlos Omar Reyna as part-time judge #3 for an unexpired term of June 24, 2025, through June 24, 2027; determining salary; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-1128 19. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 regarding water rates for all customer classes effective January 1, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1129 110. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 regarding wastewater rates for all customer classes effective January 1, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-1041 111. MotionMotion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with a one-year option, with Brenntag Southwest, LLC, of Lancaster, TX, in an amount up to $3,355,560.00, with a potential up to $6,711,120.00 if the option is exercised, for 50% liquid caustic soda solution used by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $559,260.00 from the Water Fund.   Not available Not available
26-1025 112. ResolutionResolution authorizing a License Agreement with the Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector to allow designated City Fleet personnel to be deputized by the Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector for the purpose of processing and issuing motor vehicle registration renewals and registration stickers for City-owned fleet vehicles in an amount of $350.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Services Fund.   Not available Not available
26-1165 113. OrdinanceOrdinance appropriating Airport Grant No. 73 (a multi-project grant) in the amount of $7,711,443.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program for the Baggage Handling System Improvements Project, Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation Project, and design for the West Apron Expansion and Realignment Project in the Airport Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Grants Fund; transferring $384,044.40 from the Airport Operating Fund to the Airport CIP Reserve Fund for the 5% cash match; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures each by $8,095,487.40.   Not available Not available
26-0989 114. OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department under its Boating Access Grant Program, in the amount of $249,990.00, with a required cash match of $83,330.00, for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project; appropriating $249,990.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget.   Not available Not available
26-1118 115. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Sec. 10-86(a)(1) of the Code of Ordinances, by increasing the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00; and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-1173 116. Public Hearing / First ReadingOrdinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $3,703,414, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $232,640, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $3,507,376.36 for a total of $7,443,430.36 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the AAP; authorizing a staff complement of 17 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved AAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments, environmental review records, and other documents necessary to implement the Fiscal Year 2027 Program Year 2026 AAP.   Not available Not available
26-0977 117. Public Hearing / First ReadingZoning Case No. ZN9187, MVR Construction, Co. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5040 Rockford Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family District to the “RS-6/PUD” Single-Family District with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).   Not available Not available
26-1174 118. ResolutionOrdinance ordering a general election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early voting polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff election, if one is necessary, on December 12, 2026[SB1.1]; authorizing execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.   Not available Not available
26-1154 119. MotionDiscussion and possible action on an ordinance placing City Charter amendments on the ballot for the November 3, 2026, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Kaylynn Paxson, and Gil Hernandez: Election to: 1. increase city council terms to four years, 2. staggering council terms, 3. increase term limits, 4. creating council member at-large places 1, 2, and 3, 5. requiring at-large council member elections to be decided by majority vote, 6. requiring elections for unexpired terms more than 12 months, 7. increase city council members' salary to the equivalent of federal minimum wage for full-time employees and the mayor's salary to 25% above city council members' salary, 8. increase the number of registered voters required for a petition to initiate the removal process, 9. increase the required vote for removal of city council members to two-thirds of the council members holding office, and 10. authorizing a two-cent property tax for streets and roadway infrastructure   Not available Not available
26-1185 220. OrdinanceOrdinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026 in the City of Corpus Christi on the questions of: (1) continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and associated sales tax for 10 years; and (2) providing for consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for establishment of branch early voting polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.   Not available Not available
26-1155 121. MotionDiscussion and possible action to accept an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy, a Texas 501(c)(6) organization, to fund the preparation and submission of the City of Corpus Christi’s U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Desalination grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project, authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements, and take all actions necessary to submit the application, as requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo.   Not available Not available
26-1189 122. MotionDiscussion and possible action, including consideration of a resolution supporting the pursuit by the City Manager and CCW of temporary relief from regulatory release requirements and pursuing the possible future modifications while maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal law, as requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo.   Not available Not available
26-1188 123. BriefingUpdate from Corpus Christi Water regarding the 2001 Nueces Agreed Order and the City’s ongoing efforts before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) related to environmental flow release requirements, as requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo.   Not available Not available
26-1186 124. MotionDiscussion and possible action on the 2025 Drought Contingency Plan (amended June 2026) drought stage change based on anticipated water inflow, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez: 8.3. Stage 2 - Moderate Water Shortage Trigger for initiation - Stage 2 begins when the combined storage level declines below 30%. Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses described in section 10. Trigger for termination - Stage 2 may be terminated when the combined storage levels increase above 40%. Upon termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 becomes operative. 8.4. Stage 3 - Critical Water Shortage Trigger for initiation - Stage 3 begins when the combined storage level declines below 20%. Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses described in section 10. Trigger for termination - Stage 3 may be terminated when the combined storage levels increase above 30%. Upon termination of Stage 3, Stage 2 becomes operative.   Not available Not available
26-1187 125. MotionDiscussion and possible action regarding Bass Pro Shops Update, as requested by Council Members Eric Cantu, Carolyn Vaughn, and Gil Hernandez.   Not available Not available
26-1117 126. BriefingBriefing and possible action on the Far Field Study of the Corpus Christi Bay System.   Not available Not available
26-1111 127. BriefingWater Supply Update   Not available Not available
26-1112 128. E-Session ItemExecutive 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    Not available Not available
26-1184 129. E-Session ItemExecutive 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 statutes concerning the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, participation of Nueces County in TIRZ#2 and TIRZ#3, and projects funded by TIRZs.   Not available Not available