Events — 2026
257 events with findings this period
The Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board is scheduled to meet on 2026-10-15 for an agenda preview covering draft minutes, 2027 meeting dates, a Data Center Upcoming Amendments discussion, and a DSD update.
Journalist: The Data Center Upcoming Amendments item (File 26-1574) is the most newsworthy on a short agenda.
Lobbyist: The Data Center Upcoming Amendments item (File 26-1574) is an early opening to engage the Board, which is charged with advising the city manager and gathering public comment on model code amendments.
Developer: The Data Center Upcoming Amendments item (File 26-1574) may signal forthcoming rule changes relevant to data center projects.
Agenda preview: the Planning Commission is scheduled to meet October 14, 2026 to consider one consent replat and two rezoning ordinances, both with staff recommending approval.
Resident: Residents near 1402 Flour Bluff Drive should note that a rezoning from single-family RS-6 to multifamily RM-2 is scheduled for public hearing on October 14.
Developer: The ZN9354 request for RM-2 multifamily near 1402 Flour Bluff Drive and the ZN9412 request for RS-6 and CN-1 near 7502 Yorktown Boulevard are both scheduled with staff recommending approval.
Lobbyist: ZN9354 and ZN9412 are the two substantive land-use hearings on this agenda, and the Commission's recommendations go to City Council.
Journalist: Both rezonings are scheduled with staff recommending approval, and the Flour Bluff request would add multifamily zoning in an area now zoned single-family.
The October 13, 2026 City Council agenda previews 32 substantive items, with a mix of contract renewals, grant applications, an interim City Auditor appointment, and three proposed executive sessions.
Resident: The Short Term Rental Ordinance Briefing (item 19) is scheduled, and a related executive session (item 22) concerns a September 29, 2026 notice of claim; residents near rentals should watch whether rules change.
Journalist: Several threads merit questions: an interim auditor appointment by single-reading ordinance, three executive sessions, and a short-term rental briefing tied to a notice of claim.
Contractor: Item 8 (striping and signage, up to $6,000,000 with options) and item 12 (up to $3,000,000) are scheduled for consideration; vendors in these fields should track whether awards go to incumbents.
Lobbyist: The short-term rental briefing (item 19) and Interim City Auditor ordinance (L17) are the policy items where early engagement matters before Council acts.
Developer: Item 10 proposes an incentive of up to $363,000 for El Bolillo Bakery, LLC, and the short-term rental briefing (item 19) could affect rental-oriented projects.
The City Council Ceremonial Meeting scheduled for 2026-10-13 is an agenda preview of commendation and proclamation items.
The Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Type A) is scheduled to meet on October 12, 2026.
Lobbyist: The election of officers (File 26-1557) will determine who leads the Type A board for the term ending September 30, 2027.
Journalist: The officer election (File 26-1557) is the main action item, with the outcome of leadership selection for the coming term worth reporting.
Developer: The Engineering Services Quarterly Project Update (File 26-1579) is scheduled as a presentation and may give status on Type A-funded projects.
Agenda preview: the Corpus Christi B Corporation (Type B) is scheduled to meet on 2026-10-12 and will consider election of officers, a financial report presentation, and an Engineering Services quarterly project update.
Developer: The Engineering Services quarterly update (File 26-1578) is scheduled to review Type B projects and may show the status of infrastructure funded by the corporation.
Journalist: The scheduled officer election (File 26-1556) will show who leads the Type B Corporation for the 2026-27 term, and the August 31 financial report (File 26-1569) may offer current fund figures.
The Senior Corps Advisory Committee has a scheduled meeting on 2026-10-08 with three substantive items: June 2026 minutes, an RSVP Director Report, and an SCP Director Report.
Lobbyist: The SCP Director Report (File 26-1052) and the June 2026 minutes (File 26-1049) are the committee's governance items.
Journalist: The June 2026 minutes (File 26-1049) and the SCP Director Report (File 26-1052) are listed as 'To Be Introduced'.
The Committee for Persons with Disabilities met on 2026-10-07 with a routine agenda of minutes, absence excusals, two subcommittee reports, a staff operations update, an employer recognition program discussion, and a statewide study opportunity.
Journalist: The employer recognition program (item 6, File 26-1551) is a discussion and possible action item worth following.
Lobbyist: The employer recognition program (item 6, File 26-1551) is the one item with possible action where disability advocates and employer groups could engage the committee.
The Corpus Christi Library Board met on October 6, 2026, with an agenda covering minutes, committee and director's reports, and three discussion items.
Journalist: Item 7 (File 26-1532) on pursuing an Attorney General's opinion about the Janet F. Harte Public Library is the key item to follow.
Lobbyist: The Library Board's discussion of a possible CCPL and CC Housing Authority partnership (File 26-1533) and laptop funding (File 26-1534) are the items most open to outside engagement.
Resident: Item 8 (File 26-1533) is a discussion on a possible partnership between CCPL and the CC Housing Authority.
The Island Strategic Action Committee met on 2026-10-06 with four substantive items on its agenda: draft minutes, excused absence requests, a staff update, and a resolution on appointment recommendations to City Council.
Journalist: Resolution File 26-1399 on ISAC appointment recommendations to City Council is the item most likely to produce news; the agenda lists it 'with potential action' and the recorded result is 'To Be Introduced'.
Lobbyist: The appointment recommendations resolution (File 26-1399) is the key item for anyone engaging ISAC, since it concerns how the committee advises City Council on appointments.
The Marina Advisory Committee met October 5, 2026, and received committee reports on the fuel station, marketing, grants and safety, along with the introduction of a new marina manager.
Journalist: The No Wake Zone (File 26-1522) and Capital Improvement Projects Updates (File 26-1178) were listed with no recorded outcomes, and the Grant Update (File 26-0337) produced no update.
Lobbyist: Committee Vacancies (File 26-1177) and the new marina manager Chris Bolen offer points of engagement with the marina's advisory structure.
The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee met on 2026-10-01 with two committee reports, an FY2027 budget progress update, and a goals and objectives discussion on the agenda.
Lobbyist: The FY2027 budget progress update (File 26-1377) and the goals and objectives discussion (File 26-1378) are the venues where committee priorities for beach and island matters are shaped.
Journalist: All four substantive items, including the FY2027 budget progress update (File 26-1377) and the Beach Management Action Committee Report (File 25-0881), are listed as To Be Introduced after the meeting was completed.
The Planning Commission on September 30, 2026 approved a replat for Plaza Michoacana, followed staff's denial recommendation on a plat time extension for The Villas PUD, and granted wastewater construction waivers for two replats after earlier denials.
Developer: The commission granted wastewater construction waivers on Items 4 and 5 over staff denial, while denying the extension for The Villas PUD.
Resident: Two replats near Brezina Road and Flour Bluff Drive were allowed to proceed without wastewater construction, so Brezina Farm Tracts may rely on septic service under City County Health Department requirements.
The Building Standards Board ordered owners to demolish five structures within 30 days, with city authorization to demolish if work is not started and completed.
Journalist: The Board tabled three cases to November and signaled a mid-October funding transfer that will drive city-led demolitions; the 26-1441 to 26-1449 cases are worth tracking.
Resident: Demolition orders now run for 1013 Lum Ave., 11252 Leopard St., 1017 National Dr., 846 Westpoint Dr., 1202 Rocklawn Dr.
Lobbyist: The abatement and clearance funding transfer to the code department, possibly mid-October, is the next decision point for demolition work.
The Corpus Christi B Corporation board took up selection of a General Counsel under File 26-1487.
Journalist: The board authorized an RFQ for General Counsel and added $225,000 for legal services (File 26-1487, item E3) rather than naming a firm.
Lobbyist: The General Counsel RFQ authorized under File 26-1487 (E3) is the next step in selecting legal counsel for the Corpus Christi B Corporation.
The Ethics Commission voted to send letters of clarification on eight candidate or officeholder financial reports and discussed changes to the Financial Report Form for next month.
Lobbyist: The Financial Report Form revisions discussed under File 26-0003 will return next month, giving a window to engage with the commission before any change.
Journalist: The commission sent clarification letters on eight financial reports under File 26-0002, including two entries for Cantu (Councilman Cantu and Ed Cantu) and one for Councilwoman Vaughn.
The Landmark Commission met on September 24, 2026 and discussed how to identify and designate historic landmark sites and structures.
Lobbyist: Commissioner Meyer stated she would contact individuals in certain neighborhoods about possible designation (File 26-1478).
Journalist: The commission is considering a subcommittee and a grading rubric for landmark designation (File 26-1478).
The Airport Board's September 23, 2026 meeting centered on a presentation of the Airport Master Plan and a review of the FY27 Airport budget.
Journalist: The Airport Master Plan (File 26-1454) and FY27 budget review (File 26-1455) were presented, but the agenda record gives no figures.
Lobbyist: The Airport Master Plan (File 26-1454) is moving through FAA review, and the FY27 budget (File 26-1455) was discussed with the board.
The Board of Adjustment met on 2026-09-23 and heard one appeal, a Special Use Exception for an oversized detached carport at 3034 Waldron Road, which staff recommended for approval.
Lobbyist: The 2027 meeting calendar (File 26-1320) is now approved, so advocacy for any 2027 Board of Adjustment cases can be planned around the set dates.
Journalist: A notice failure was disclosed: a board member missed the 2.25.2026 meeting because the email address of record was incorrect.
Developer: The approval path for Appeal No. BA9390 shows the board accepting an accessory building above the 50% limit on a large RS-6 lot when staff finds the UDC 3.12.3 criteria met.
The Arts and Cultural Commission met on 2026-09-22 with a short agenda covering prior minutes, an arts grant application draft, the 2026 Arts Forum, public art conservation projects, and the 2027 Arts Grant Program.
Journalist: The commission has two grant items, the Arts Grant Application draft proposal (File 26-1489) and the 2027 Arts Grant Program briefing (File 26-1492).
Lobbyist: The 2027 Arts Grant Program briefing (File 26-1492) and the Arts Grant Application draft proposal (File 26-1489) are the items on this agenda that could shape arts funding policy.
The Corpus Christi B Corporation board met on 2026-09-17 with two substantive items: a Business Incentive Agreement with El Bolillo Bakery, LLC and selection of General Counsel for the Corporation.
Lobbyist: Item 4 (File 26-1487) on General Counsel selection and the El Bolillo Bakery, LLC incentive agreement (item E2, File 26-1488) are both pending before the seven-member board.
Journalist: Both substantive items, File 26-1487 (General Counsel selection with appropriations across six funds) and File 26-1488 (El Bolillo Bakery, LLC incentive agreement), carry the result 'To Be Introduced'.
The Animal Care Advisory Committee met for about 30 minutes and heard a Director's Report covering FY2027 budget status, staffing vacancies, and the voucher program, plus a monthly field and clinic report.
Journalist: The Director's Report (Item 10, File 26-1483) shows the director position vacant, an interim director in place, and the veterinarian post vacant about two years with contract veterinary services in use.
Lobbyist: The chair and vice chair election is slated for the next agenda (October 21, 2026), and the City Secretary's office will provide the process, making this a window for engaging committee members on animal care priorities.
The Planning Commission approved two replats and a zoning case amending special permit conditions at 2060 Tuloso Road for Texas Store Properties, LLC.
Developer: ZN9401 passed against the written staff recommendation, but staff's concern about sign height precedent signals scrutiny of similar requests in ON/SP districts.
Resident: A special permit amendment at 2060 Tuloso Road passed 7-1 with no public comment received.
The Corpus Christi City Council on September 15, 2026 approved two large utility construction contracts, a set of transportation grant applications, and a 10-year extension of the La Palmera Mall Chapter 380 agreement.
Contractor: Two large utility awards went to PM Construction & Rehab and M5 Utilities, and several supply agreements were awarded.
Resident: Residents near Greenwood Drive in District 3 will see a rezoning to neighborhood commercial at 6201 Greenwood and a residential PUD at 5514 Greenwood.
Journalist: Questions include why ZN9151 passed against a staff and Planning Commission denial recommendation, and the terms of the La Palmera 10-year incentive extension.
Developer: The La Palmera Mall incentive was extended 10 years, and the Greenwood Drive rezonings changed entitlements for MVR Construction sites.
Lobbyist: The TPID assessment renewal and Museum management amendment both advance to further readings, and the groundwater matter remains in executive session.
The September 15, 2026 City Council ceremonial meeting listed a teacher commendation, four proclamations, and a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board, commission, committee, and corporation members.
Lobbyist: The swearing-in in item 3(f) (File 26-1476) seats newly appointed members of city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations.
Journalist: The swearing-in ceremony in item 3(f) (File 26-1476) covers newly appointed board, commission, committee, and corporation members, but the agenda does not name them.
The Marina Advisory Committee met on September 14, 2026 for 45 minutes and received committee reports, a director's report, a capital projects update, and a fuel station review.
Journalist: The fuel station was covered in two separate items (File 26-0336 update and File 26-1473 review) with no action recorded on either, and security questions were discussed.
Lobbyist: Grant funding for the marina is in a holding pattern until a new Parks and Recreation grant coordinator is in place, after which Mr. Atwood will connect that person with Don Dunlap.
The Corpus Christi B Corporation approved a five-year Business Incentive Agreement with El Bolillo Bakery, LLC and voted 5 to 1 to create a subcommittee on hiring counsel.
Journalist: Staff withdrew Item E2 on waiving privilege over Next Sports Company, LLC executive sessions, and the counsel-retention item passed 5 to 1.
Contractor: Item 3 created a subcommittee to consider procurement of general and special counsel, so legal-services firms should follow that process.
Developer: The El Bolillo Bakery incentive (Item 4) shows the B Corporation will fund job-creating manufacturing projects.
Lobbyist: Counsel retention is now with a three-member subcommittee (Summers, Jimenez, Philipello), and the Next Sports Company, LLC privilege question was withdrawn.
The Senior Corps Advisory Committee met on 2026-09-10 with a short agenda: June 2026 minutes and two staff reports from the RSVP and SCP directors.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held a briefing-style meeting on September 9, 2026, with no financial approvals.
Journalist: The Master Plan update (File 26-1424) reports an estimated $25 million invested in 44 parks, and the Committee discussed a consultant-led review through a Request for Qualifications.
Lobbyist: The Committee is shaping its priorities, with a Master Plan review, public input sessions in each Council district, an aquatic roadmap, and a parks non-profit under discussion.
Resident: Residents can track the Master Plan review (File 26-1424), where Chair Cronnon expressed interest in public input sessions in each Council district, and Billish Skate Park renderings received a PRAC motion of support.
Council worked through 42 substantive items in a meeting that ran from 11:39 AM to 6:25 p.m.
Contractor: Three approved contracts show where City and Port work is moving: Water Solutions Unlimited's sodium permanganate supply (Item 22), ESO Solutions' Fire software (Item 23), and Sam Rankin Street utility construction (Item 25).
Developer: Item 15 (Palo Verde Senior Apartments) and the Greenwood Drive, Stillwell Lane, 2nd Street and FM 43 zoning actions show which project types are getting approval.
Journalist: The Elevate QOF items produced a run of split, failed and reconsidered votes, with Mayor Guajardo abstaining on many of them.
Lobbyist: Vote patterns show that outcomes on the Elevate QOF items and the pay amendment depend on a few members.
Resident: Residents in Council District 1 should expect construction tied to the Science Museum floodwall (Item 24) and Sam Rankin Street utility work (Item 25).
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