City CouncilTuesday, July 28, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Council Chambers

#1Routine 30-day briefing update on the city's water supply dashboard.

#2Announcement of the retirement of Miles Risley, the City Attorney.

#4Ordinance approving the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2027 budget totaling $11,189,046.00 to fund 78 police sworn personnel positions and support equipment, and appropriating the same amount into the District Fund.

#5Zoning Case ZN9255 requests rezoning a property at 556 Virginia Avenue from 'CG-2' General Commercial District to 'RS-6' Single-Family 6 District, with a penalty not to exceed $2,000 for violations; Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.

#6Zoning Case ZN9250 requests rezoning properties at 301 and 305 Indiana Avenue and 2767 and 2771 Santa Fe Street from 'ON' Neighborhood Office District to 'CN-1' Neighborhood Commercial 1 District, with a penalty not to exceed $2,000 for violations; Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.

#7Ordinance rezoning a property at 3641 Mueller Street from 'CN-1' Neighborhood Commercial District to 'CN-1/SP' with a Special Permit, requested by Miller Street Holdings, LLC; Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.

#8Ordinance reappointing Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa as Presiding Judge for a two-year term (2026-2028) and appointing Carlos Omar Reyna as part-time judge #3 for an unexpired term (2025-2027), while determining salary and effective date.

#9Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 to update water rates for all customer classes, effective January 1, 2027.

#10Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 to update wastewater rates for all customer classes, effective January 1, 2027.

#11Motion to authorize a one-year supply agreement (with a one-year option) with Brenntag Southwest, LLC of Lancaster, TX for 50% liquid caustic soda solution used by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding from the Water Fund.

#12Resolution authorizing a $350 License Agreement with the Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector to deputize City Fleet personnel to process motor vehicle registration renewals and stickers for City-owned fleet vehicles, funded through the Fleet Maintenance Services Fund.

#13Ordinance appropriating a $7,711,443 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant for baggage handling, taxiway rehabilitation, and west apron expansion design projects, transferring $384,044.40 for the required cash match, and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget by $8,095,487.40.

#14Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a $249,990 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access grant (with an $83,330 required cash match) for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project, appropriating the grant funds in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund, and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget.

#15Ordinance amending Sec. 10-86(a)(1) of the Code of Ordinances to increase the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00, with an effective date provision.

#16Ordinance adopting the City's FY2027/HUD Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, appropriating $7,443,430.36 in combined CDBG, ESG, and HOME federal funding and authorizing a 17-position staff complement to implement approved projects.

#17Zoning Case ZN9187 requests rezoning a property at or near 5040 Rockford Drive from 'RS-6' Single-Family District to 'RS-6/PUD' Single-Family District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.

#18Ordinance calling a general election on November 3, 2026 for Mayor and eight Council Member seats, establishing election procedures and polling places, and authorizing a joint election agreement and election services contract with Nueces County, with a possible December 12, 2026 runoff.

#19An ordinance to call a special election on November 3, 2026, asking voters whether to continue the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and its associated sales tax for another 10 years, including provisions for polling places and a joint election with the county.

#20Council is considering an ordinance to place a series of City Charter amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot, covering council term lengths, staggered terms, term limits, at-large seats, election rules, salary increases, and a two-cent property tax for streets and roadway infrastructure.

#21Council is considering accepting an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy to fund preparation of a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute related agreements.

#22Discussion and possible action on a resolution supporting the City Manager and Corpus Christi Water in seeking temporary relief from regulatory environmental flow release requirements while pursuing future modifications in compliance with state and federal law, requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo.

#23Briefing from Corpus Christi Water on the 2001 Nueces Agreed Order and the city's ongoing efforts with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding environmental flow release requirements, requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo.

#24Discussion and possible action on amending the 2025 Drought Contingency Plan's Stage 2 and Stage 3 water shortage triggers based on anticipated water inflow, requested by three Council Members.

#25Discussion and possible action providing an update on the Bass Pro Shops development, requested by three Council Members.

#26Briefing and possible action on the Far Field Study examining the Corpus Christi Bay System.

#27A briefing providing an update on the city's water supply.

#28Executive session for legal consultation and negotiation deliberation regarding groundwater rights, purchase agreements, and property rights near the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County, including a possible purchase and sale agreement with Evangeline Laguna, L.P.

#29Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys on legal issues concerning Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), including statutes under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code and county participation in TIRZ#2 and TIRZ#3.

#30Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys on legal issues related to proposed City Charter amendments, state law governing water rates and drought management, water conservation, and elections.