Matters — 2026

or near 1753 Gollihar Road (File 26-1026)

This proposal would rezone property at or near 1753 Gollihar Road from a single-family residential district to a multifamily district, allowing apartment-style housing on the site. The request, filed by Adolph Gonzales and others in District 3, has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and city staff, and the ordinance sets a penalty of up to $2,000 for violations.

Aug 18: To Be Introduced

Case File 26-1155

The City of Corpus Christi would accept an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy, a Texas nonprofit trade organization, to pay for preparing and submitting a federal U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Desalination grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project. The measure, requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo, would also allow the City Manager to sign any agreements needed to submit the application.

Jul 28: Fail

15329 Northwest Boulevard (File 26-0778)

Riverstone Trails Phase I proposes to develop a 24.87-acre site in District 1 near Northwest Boulevard. This residential development would introduce new housing to an undeveloped area and affect local land use patterns in the district. The project is located south of Northwest Boulevard, between County Road 73 and Farm-to-Market Road 1889.

Jun 10: Passed: All Aye

502 Burleson Street (File 26-0795)

A replat of a 0.73-acre parcel in the Brooklyn Addition is proposed at 502 Burleson Street, reconfiguring the lot lines to create new property boundaries. This land reconfiguration could affect future development and property use in the area between Churchdale Street and Interstate Highway 181.

Jun 10: Passed: All Aye

6349 State Highway (File 26-0796)

A replat of the Ocean Breeze Subdivision, covering approximately 12.01 acres at 6349 State Highway 361 in District 4, seeks to reconfigure the property's lot lines. The replat is located south of Mariners Drive and north of Mustang Island Estates Drive in a primarily residential area.

Jun 10: Passed: All Aye

Case File 26-0788

The City Council authorized the City Manager to initiate surcharges during Level 1 Water Emergencies, giving the city executive authority to implement emergency pricing measures during critical water shortages. The resolution was approved 8 to 1.

Jun 2: Carried: 8 to 1

1401 Leopard Street (File 26-0172)

The city authorized a five-year lease of its property at 1401 Leopard Street to Sinister LLC for use as a parking lot, generating $300 in monthly revenue. The arrangement provided the company with a dedicated parking facility while creating ongoing income for the city. The ordinance passed unanimously, 9 to 0.

Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0

2449 Flour Bluff Drive (File 26-0766)

Oso Ranch Unit 1B seeks to develop 16.73 acres near Flour Bluff Drive in District 4. The zoning approval will determine what land uses and development density are permitted on the site. Nearby residents should review how this project may affect neighborhood character and traffic patterns.

727 and 729 Claride Street (File 26-0798)

The Planning Commission is reviewing the Flour Bluff No. 2 subdivision, a 0.51-acre development proposal at 727 and 729 Claride Street in District 4. The project involves the subdivision of two residential lots in an established area near Lakeside Drive and Naval Air Station Drive. The matter is currently under active review before the Planning Commission.

Jun 10: Passed: All Aye

Palms at Gollihar Road (26-0750)

The Palms at Gollihar Road is a proposed 5.25-acre development on the southeast corner of Gollihar Road and Greenwood Drive in District 3. The Planning Commission is reviewing the preliminary plat for the site.

Jun 10: Passed: All Aye

Case File 26-0657

The City Council ratified the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan and approved its first substantial amendment. The plan included accepting $160,098 in funding from the Ed Rachel Foundation for qualified programs and awarding $20,000 to Rising Tide Mini. The proposal was approved unanimously, 9 to 0.

May 12: Carried: 9 to 0

Case File 26-0264

The city authorized Amendment No. 2 to its Master Services Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract by $13,065,100.00 for construction management and inspection services, bringing the total to $28,465,100.00. This expansion ensured the city had adequate engineering oversight capacity for ongoing construction projects. The amendment was approved unanimously by the City Council on February 24, 2026.

Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0

Case File 26-0225

The city authorized execution of a groundwater rights purchase and sale agreement with multiple property owners and trustees. The agreement was unanimously approved by City Council on a consent agenda vote.

Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0

Case File 26-0770

The city is approving an agreement with Nueces County that will reimburse the Corpus Christi Police Department $75,418.86 for supplemental costs including police officer overtime and undercover surveillance camera equipment. This reimbursement enables the city to offset costs for enhanced policing operations through participation in the Red Cord Initiative Program.

Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033969)

Case File 26-1007

The city council proposes to accept and appropriate two grants totaling approximately $3.07 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program. The grants require matching contributions from the city and support military economic preparedness initiatives.

Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033970)

Case File 26-0279

The city accepted a $75,000 payment from the Corpus Christi Housing Authority to fund professional services for developing a Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit. The assessment was designed to guide the city's housing policy and planning decisions. City Council approved the ordinance unanimously.

Mar 24: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 25-2025

The city accepted a $5,000 grant award from the ONEOK Emergency Responder Grant Program to purchase equipment for emergency response, including three HAZMAT training suits, drone systems, landing pads, and batteries. This funding strengthened the city's capacity to respond to hazardous material incidents and support drone-based emergency operations. The city council approved the grant acceptance unanimously.

Mar 17: Carried: 8 to 0

Area Plan File 25-1159

The city council adopted the Padre/Mustang Island Mobility Plan as an official element of Corpus Christi's Comprehensive Plan, establishing a framework for transportation and mobility improvements in the area. The plan was approved unanimously by the City Council.

Feb 17: Carried: 9 to 0

Case File 26-1165

This ordinance would accept and appropriate a $7,711,443 Federal Aviation Administration grant under the Airport Improvement Program to fund baggage handling system improvements, rehabilitation of Taxiway Echo, and design work for the West Apron Expansion and Realignment Project. The city would transfer $384,044.40 from the Airport Operating Fund to cover the required 5% local cash match, raising the fiscal year 2026 Capital Budget revenues and expenditures by $8,095,487.40 each.

Aug 11: Second Reading

Case File 26-1128

This ordinance would amend the Corpus Christi Code to revise water rates for all customer classes, with the new rates taking effect January 1, 2027. The change would apply to every category of water customer served by the city.

Jul 28: Pass