Matters — July 2026
43 matters with activity · 31 new in this period · 8 active · 7 resolved
Parks Committee Bond 2026 and FY 26-27 Budget Recommendations (26-0050)
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is developing recommendations for the 2026 bond program and for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The recommendations concern how funding for parks and recreation priorities should be considered.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Beach Management Action Committee Report (25-0881)
A recurring report from Cliff Schalbach to the Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee on the work of the Beach Management Action Committee. The report is expected to give the advisory committee updates on beach management efforts.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Code Amendment File 26-1118
This ordinance would amend the city code to raise the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00. Residents and visitors who buy a beach parking permit would pay the higher rate once the change takes effect.
Jul 28: Pass
Arts Forum Review Briefing (26-0828)
The Arts and Cultural Commission is reviewing the Arts Forum as a citywide briefing item. The available information does not describe specific changes, sites, or decisions.
Jul 27: To Be Introduced
Island Strategic Action Committee Report (24-0823)
This item is a recurring report from the Island Strategic Action Committee to the Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee. The data provided does not describe specific proposals, locations, or changes.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Morehead Dotts Ryback Rezoning at Indiana Avenue and Santa Fe Street (ZN9250)
A rezoning is proposed for four properties near Indiana Avenue and Santa Fe Street, changing them from the Neighborhood Office District to the Neighborhood Commercial 1 District. The ordinance also sets a maximum penalty of $2,000 for violations of the zoning rules. Morehead Dotts Ryback is the named applicant, and the site is in District 2.
Jul 28: Pass
Arts Grant Application Review and Revisions (26-0829)
The Arts and Cultural Commission will review its arts grant application and consider revisions to it. The briefing applies citywide.
Jul 27: To Be Introduced
Metal Canopy Tents Discussion (26-0448)
The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee is discussing metal canopy tents. The available record does not specify a location, applicant, or the details of any proposed changes.
Jul 9: Passed
Farrah Fawcett Statue Proposed Agreement (26-1145)
A proposed agreement concerning a statue honoring Farrah Fawcett is being presented to the Arts and Cultural Commission. The briefing covers the terms of the agreement for the statue.
Jul 27: To Be Introduced
Far Field Study of Corpus Christi Bay System (26-1117)
City Council took up a briefing and possible action on the Far Field Study of the Corpus Christi Bay System. The item was tabled in a 6-3 vote and later held, and the matter was considered and resolved.
Jul 28: held
Citywide Public Art Conservation Projects Briefing (26-1146)
The Arts and Cultural Commission is receiving a briefing on conservation projects for public art across the city. The briefing covers work to preserve and maintain artworks in the city's public art collection.
Jul 27: To Be Introduced
City Charter Amendments for November Ballot (26-1154)
A proposed ordinance would place ten City Charter amendments before voters, including longer four-year council terms with staggered elections, higher term limits, and three at-large council seats decided by majority vote. It would also raise council and mayor salaries, tighten the process for removing council members, and authorize a two-cent property tax for streets and roadway infrastructure. The measure is requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Kaylynn Paxson, and Gil Hernandez.
Jul 28: Pass
Miller Street Holdings Special Permit at Mueller Street (26-0957)
This proposal would rezone a property at or near 3641 Mueller Street from the Neighborhood Commercial District (CN-1) to the same district with a Special Permit (CN-1/SP). The ordinance sets a penalty of up to $2,000 for violations. The applicant is Miller Street Holdings, LLC, in District 1.
Jul 28: Pass
Coastal Dunes Planned Development at State Highway 361 (26-0533)
The City Council considered a request from Coastal Dunes, LLC to rezone property at 6753 State Highway 361 from the Multifamily Apartment Tourist District to the same district with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, a layer of customized development rules. The Planning Commission and city staff had recommended approval. The rezoning was approved on July 14, 2026.
Jul 14: Pass
Data Center Land Use Ban and Protection Policy (26-1152)
City Council directed staff to start a Unified Development Code amendment defining data centers as their own land use and prohibiting them in all zoning districts, instead of allowing them under existing categories. Council also directed staff to develop a policy requiring data centers and similar high-intensity digital infrastructure to fund their own infrastructure, avoid shifting costs to residents and ratepayers, and get separate Council approval before receiving city utility service or incentives, and to prepare the notice, hearing, and ordinance process for a possible temporary development moratorium. The motion passed 7 to 1 with one abstention.
Jul 21: Passed and approved: 7 to 1 (1 abstained); Enactment No: M2026-070
Senior Corps Program Director Report (26-1052)
The Senior Corps Program Director is expected to present a report to the Senior Corps Advisory Committee on the program's activities. The data does not describe specific projects, locations, or changes.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
House Finder TX Rezoning to Single-Family at 556 Virginia Avenue (26-0908)
House Finder TX, LLC seeks to rezone a property at or near 556 Virginia Avenue from General Commercial to Single-Family 6, which would change the allowed use of the land from commercial to single-family residential. The ordinance includes a penalty of up to $2,000 for violations.
Jul 28: Pass
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Director Report (26-1050)
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program director is expected to present a report to the Senior Corps Advisory Committee. The data provided does not include details about the report's contents.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (26-0049)
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's meeting minutes are submitted for review and approval as the official record of its proceedings. The minutes document the committee's discussions and actions on parks and recreation matters.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
14902 St Bartholomew Avenue (File 26-0794)
Gulfshores Joint Venture sought to rezone property at 14902 St Bartholomew Avenue from the CR-2/IO (Resort Commercial District with Island Overlay) to CR-2/IO/PUD, adding a Planned Unit Development designation. The rezoning would allow more flexible development and site planning options for the resort commercial property. The rezoning was approved unanimously by City Council.
Jul 14: Pass
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