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Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 7 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-17

No decisions in past two weeks; council to vote on Shoreline property, other items

No decisions were made at Corpus Christi government meetings in the past two weeks; all agendas were published without minutes. The most consequential upcoming decision is the City Council's vote on a $657,375 property purchase on North Shoreline Boulevard.

Recent meetings

Marina Advisory Committee (Aug. 3) reviewed routine reports, including a fuel station update, grant progress, and a breakwater feasibility study. The committee also considered moving its September meeting to the 14th.

Library Board (Aug. 4) met at La Retama Central Library to approve July minutes and hear the director's report. No substantive decisions were listed.

Island Strategic Action Committee (Aug. 4) heard updates from Parks & Recreation, Gulf Beaches, and the Island Area Development Plan subcommittee, and accepted public comment. No formal decisions were on the agenda.

Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Aug. 5) approved minutes, heard subcommittee reports on outreach and accessibility, and received staff updates.

Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee (Aug. 6) discussed a fee plan for beach user permit increases and introduced Ana Tortorello.

Special City Council meetings (Aug. 6 and 7) held hearings on the possible removal of Mayor Paulette Guajardo. The council could have referred the matter to the Ethics Commission, reprimanded, suspended, or removed the mayor, but no action was taken.

Corpus Christi B Corporation (Aug. 10) considered a $1,000,000 increase to an affordable housing loan for Palo Verde Senior Apartments (raising the total to $2,000,000), up to $363,000 in incentives for El Bolillo Bakery (creating up to 121 jobs), and a $657,375 property purchase at 1525 N. Shoreline Blvd. for tourism expansion. It also reviewed eight small business assistance agreements totaling up to $1,226,750.

City Council (Aug. 11) considered competing ordinances on the 'Fair Water Amendment' petition, a proposed tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation for FY 2027, a beach parking permit fee increase from $12.00 to $20.00, and a construction contract up to $19,039,000 for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant upgrades. The agenda also included a rezoning at 1753 Gollihar Road and annexation of 1.377 acres at FM 43.

City Council Ceremonial Meeting (Aug. 11) honored Frank's Spaghetti House, Elvira & Joe Villanueva, and the Parks and Recreation Beach Rescue Team. No votes were taken.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Aug. 12) discussed recommendations for Bond 2026 and the FY 26-27 budget, the park development fee process, and a proposal for 'Veteran's Walk' events.

City Council Workshop (Aug. 13) reviewed the FY 2027 All Funds Budget Overview and General Fund Proposed Budget. No action was taken.

Senior Corps Advisory Committee (Aug. 13) held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions.

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-10

Corpus Christi Council Holds Removal Hearings; Budget and Tax Rate on Tap

In the past two weeks, the Corpus Christi City Council held two special hearings on the possible removal of Mayor Paulette Guajardo. No decision has been recorded because minutes are not yet published. The council also considered a $11,189,046 police district budget and other items at its regular meeting.

Mayor removal hearings

The council met in special session on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 to conduct a public hearing on a removal action against Mayor Paulette Guajardo. Possible actions include referral to the Ethics Commission, reprimand, suspension, or removal, each requiring a majority vote of five council members. Both agendas included an executive session to consult attorneys on related legal matters. No outcome is recorded in the available agenda materials.

Other recent City Council business

At its July 28 regular meeting, the council considered a consent agenda that included:

The council also held a ceremonial meeting on July 28 with commendations for the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi, the Pan American Golf Association, Ben Estrada, and Sister City exchange students. No votes were taken.

Other recent meetings

Several boards and committees met with routine or informational agendas:

Upcoming: City Council budget and tax rate

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the council will consider a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation for FY 2027. Other items include an ordinance to increase the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00, a construction contract up to $19,039,000 for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant upgrades, competing ordinances on the “Fair Water Amendment” charter amendment, rezoning of 1753 Gollihar Road, and annexation of 1.377 acres at FM 43 (Weber Rd). A budget workshop is scheduled for Aug. 13 to review the FY 2027 All Funds and General Fund budgets.

Upcoming: B Corporation economic development

The Corpus Christi B Corporation will meet Aug. 10 to consider:

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-03

Corpus Christi Council Tackles Water Rates, Police Budget, and Mayor Removal Hearings

Corpus Christi's City Council had a packed two weeks, with agendas covering proposed water and wastewater rate increases, an $11.2 million police district budget, multiple zoning changes, and a series of hearings on the removal action against Mayor Paulette Guajardo. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available — the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration.

Water and Wastewater Rate Increases

The July 21 regular City Council meeting included two ordinances (Items 17 and 18) proposing amendments to water and wastewater rates for all customer classes, effective January 1, 2027. The July 28 meeting agenda also listed water and wastewater rate updates on its consent agenda. No vote tallies or final figures are available because minutes have not been published.

Crime Control and Prevention District Budget

Both the July 21 and July 28 council agendas included the proposed FY 2027 Crime Control and Prevention District budget of $11,189,046, which would fund 78 police personnel and equipment. A public hearing on the budget was scheduled for July 21. The July 28 agenda also included an ordinance ordering a special election on November 3, 2026, for the crime district tax and possible charter amendments.

Mayor Removal Hearings

The City Council scheduled three special meetings regarding the removal action of Mayor Paulette Guajardo — on July 22, July 23, and another set for August 6 and August 7. The council may vote to refer the matter to the Ethics Commission, reprimand, suspend, or remove the mayor. Removal requires a majority vote of five council members. The agendas also included executive sessions to consult attorneys on legal matters related to the removal hearing. No outcomes have been published.

Zoning and Land Use

The July 21 council agenda included a zoning change at 556 Virginia Avenue from General Commercial to Single-Family 6 District (Item 13). The July 28 agenda listed the same property for rezoning from CG-2 to RS-6 Single-Family District.

The Planning Commission met July 22 to consider multiple rezoning requests, including 1720 2nd Street (RM-1 to RM-1/SP Multifamily), 8225 Stillwell Lane (IL Light Industrial to R-MH/PUD Manufactured Home), 6316 Old Brownsville Road (FR Farm Rural to CG-2 General Commercial), and 1221 Farm-to-Market Road 44 (FR Farm Rural to CN-1 Neighborhood Commercial). Final plats for Saratoga Ridge Unit 2 (11.99 acres) and Saratoga Ridge West Unit 1 PUD (12.21 acres) were also on the agenda. Staff recommended approval for all consent items.

Contracts and Grants

The July 28 council agenda included a one-year supply agreement with Brenntag Southwest, LLC for caustic soda, authorized up to $3,355,560 with an option to $6,711,120. The same meeting listed Airport Grant No. 73 totaling $7,711,443 for baggage handling and taxiway projects.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Building Standards Board met July 23 to consider demolition orders for seven residential properties, including 4701 Angela Dr., 4929 Curtis Clark Dr., 1474 Daytona Dr., 4617 Jose Dr. (with two accessory structures), 4328 Molina Dr., 1018 National Dr., and 1507 6TH St.

The Arts and Cultural Commission met July 21 to discuss a proposed agreement for a Farrah Fawcett statue and public art conservation projects. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee discussed a proposed park and parking lot for the Holly Trestle Trail Project (Item 26-1170). The Landmark Commission met July 23 to elect a chairman and vice chairman.

Coming Up

Week of 2026-07-20

Corpus Christi boards weigh $9.6M in museum projects; City Council set to vote on water rate increases July 21

Corpus Christi's advisory boards and councils held a busy two weeks of meetings, with the Corpus Christi B Corporation considering a hotel-retail incentive deal and $9.6 million in capital improvement projects for three cultural institutions. All recent meetings remain agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

B Corporation considers incentive deal and $9.6M in museum projects

On July 13, the Corpus Christi B Corporation (Type B) was scheduled to consider action on a business incentive agreement with Elevate QOF, LLC for a hotel and retail project. The board also held public hearings on three capital improvement projects totaling $9,638,150:

An executive session was scheduled to discuss economic development matters and property at 1525 N. Shoreline Blvd. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council workshops FY 2027 water budget

The City Council held two workshops — July 8 and July 16 — to review the FY 2027 operating and capital improvement budget for Corpus Christi Water. Both sessions covered proposed water and wastewater rates. The July 16 workshop also included a consent decree overview, a Public Utilities Commission update, and discussion of a drought surcharge exemption fee. No action was taken at either workshop, and no public comment was solicited.

Planning Commission reviews land plats and zoning changes

On July 8, the Planning Commission held public hearings on final plat approvals for Saratoga Ridge Unit 1 (602 Saratoga Blvd) and Stripes Corpus Christi (Highway 44 & Heinsohn Rd). Commissioners were scheduled to vote on two zoning change requests:

The commission also considered construction waivers for Clarkwood Tract Subdivision at Mazda Street and Laguna Oaks Estates replat at Flour Bluff Drive.

TIRZ boards address FY 2027 budgets

The Reinvestment Zone No. 2 — Island board meeting on July 14 was cancelled. It had been scheduled to approve June 23 minutes, review financial reports as of May 31, 2026, and vote on a resolution adopting the FY 2027 TIRZ No. 2 operating budget. No decisions were made.

The Reinvestment Zone No. 4 — North Beach board was scheduled to vote on Resolution 26-1102, approving the proposed FY 2027 TIRZ No. 4 operating budget. The board also planned to approve May 12 meeting minutes and receive financial reports as of May 31, 2026.

Advisory committees handle routine business

Several committees met July 9 with largely procedural agendas:

The Library Board on July 7 reviewed a draft letter to City Council regarding the Janet F. Harte Library. The Sister City Committee met July 15 with no specific actions listed. The Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board on July 16 discussed UDC amendments and the proposed FY 2027 budget.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-13

Corpus Christi officials weigh $107.5M water contract, rezoning requests; B Corp to consider $9.6M in capital projects

Corpus Christi's City Council had a $107.5 million reclaimed water construction contract on its June 30 agenda, the largest dollar item among recent and upcoming government meetings. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes for agenda items below are not confirmed.

City Council — June 30

The council agenda included a construction contract of up to $107,531,622 for the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project. Additional water-related items included a Wastewater Trust Fund reimbursement of $2,280,573.90 for Kaspian Subdivision, a wastewater improvement reimbursement of $377,849 for Oso Vista Subdivision, and a supply agreement of up to $3,110,850 with Aclara Technologies for meter transmission units.

The council also had annexation and rezoning of 5.240 acres at FM 2444 and SH 286 on the agenda.

A separate ceremonial meeting the same day included proclamations for the "49th Annual Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang Celebration" and "National Park and Recreation Month," a commendation for Patriot Award Honoree Chris Clark, and a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed city board and commission members. No votes were scheduled.

City Council Workshop — July 8

Council held a workshop reviewing the FY 2027 operating and capital improvement budget for Corpus Christi Water, including proposed water and wastewater rate changes. The session was informational with no council action or public comment scheduled.

Planning Commission — July 8

The Planning Commission agenda included final plat approvals for Saratoga Ridge Unit 1 at 602 Saratoga Blvd and Stripes Corpus Christi at Highway 44 and Heinsohn Road. Two zoning change requests were listed: rezoning property near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from RS-6 to RS-4.5, and rezoning property near 6201 Greenwood Drive from RS-6 to CN-1 neighborhood commercial — staff recommended denial of the latter. Conditional plat approvals and construction waivers for Clarkwood Tract Subdivision at Mazda Street and Laguna Oaks Estates replat at Flour Bluff Drive were also on the agenda.

Advisory Committees — July 9

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee discussed recommendations for Bond 2026 and the FY 2026-27 budget, North Beach updates, and a presentation by Film Commissioner Drew Mayer-Oakes.

The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee reviewed metal canopy tent permits, the Trestle Trail Bridge project, and Bay Beach erosion updates.

The Municipal Court Committee scheduled a closed executive session to consult with attorneys regarding the appointment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal of Municipal Court Judges. No public hearings or policy votes were listed.

The Senior Corps Advisory Committee approved June minutes and heard staff reports. No substantive policy decisions were scheduled.

The Library Board reviewed a draft letter to City Council regarding the Janet F. Harte Library on July 7. No contracts, fee changes, or budget votes were scheduled.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-06

Corpus Christi Officials Weigh Major Water, Infrastructure Contracts; Outcomes Pending

Corpus Christi advisory bodies and City Council agendas over the past two weeks listed major infrastructure contracts and land-use decisions, including a $107.5 million reclaimed water construction contract and a $10.45 million boat haul out facility award. However, minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

City Council Agendas

On June 23, City Council was scheduled to review several high-value procurement items, including awarding $10.45M for a new Boat Haul Out/Office/Retail Facility, $4.05M for Arena Rehabilitation at the Hilliard Center, up to $5.23M for 67 replacement vehicles and equipment, and a water system pipe supply agreement up to $3.19M. Street infrastructure improvements for King's Landing developments were also on the agenda.

On June 30, the council agenda included a reclaimed water for industrial use project construction contract up to $107,531,622, a wastewater trust fund reimbursement of $2,280,573.90 for Kaspian Subdivision, and an Aclara Technologies meter transmission unit supply agreement up to $3,110,850. Annexation and rezoning of 5.240 acres at FM 2444 and SH 286, plus a wastewater improvement reimbursement of $377,849 for Oso Vista Subdivision, were also listed.

Both dates included ceremonial meetings where no official action was scheduled. Proclamations included Historic Preservation Awards month, World Blood Donor Day, and the 49th Annual Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang Celebration. Newly appointed city board members were scheduled to be sworn in on June 30.

Planning Commission

On June 24, commissioners were set to review multiple plats, including a preliminary plat for Tuloso-Midway I.S.D. Junior High School on 40 acres near McKinzie Road, and a final plat for Breezeway Townhomes PUD near Running Light. A rezoning request from Farm Rural to Neighborhood Commercial at FM-43 and CR-47 for Weber Crosstown Highway Prop, LLC was also on the agenda.

Airport Board

The Airport Board agenda for June 24 included a recommendation to accept Airport Grant No. 73 and a recommendation to award a baggage handling contract to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. The board was also set to discuss the FY27 Capital Improvement Program budget.

Other Boards

The Marina Advisory Committee agenda for June 22 listed a resolution of support for the Haul Out and Marina Office Project, plus updates on the fuel station, grants, and boat fire safety. Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - Island board was scheduled to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and review financial reports as of April 30, 2026.

Coming up

Week of 2026-06-29

Corpus Christi Council Takes Up $107M Water Project, Fleet Purchases

Major infrastructure and procurement matters dominated recent city agendas, though meeting minutes have yet to be published and final votes are not yet public. The most weighty item appeared before the City Council on June 30, when members reviewed a $107.5 million construction contract for a reclaimed water project that would serve industrial users. That same week, the council also considered a $10.45 million boat haul-out and office facility, a $4.05 million arena rehabilitation, and more than $5 million in vehicle replacements.

City Council Considers Big-Ticket Spending

Two City Council sessions, one on June 23 and another on June 30, brought a series of procurement and land-use items. At the earlier meeting, the agenda included:

On June 30, the council’s agenda added:

All items were listed for consideration; minutes have not been released, so vote tallies are unknown.

Marina Advisory Eyes Haul-Out Support

The Marina Advisory Committee met June 22 with a resolution of support for the same haul-out and marina office project. Members also discussed boat fire safety, a fuel station update, grants, and a safety and clean-up report. An outcome of the discussion was not immediately available.

Planning Commission Reviews Plats and Rezoning

On June 24, the Planning Commission agenda included several platting requests and a rezoning:

No votes have been published.

Airport Board Recommends Baggage Contract

The Airport Board, on June 24, discussed recommending that the City Council accept Airport Grant No. 73 and award a baggage handling contract to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. The board also reviewed the FY27 capital improvement budget and standard monthly reports.

Other Recent Meetings

The Reinvestment Zone No. 2 – Island board convened June 23 to review the proposed FY 2027 operating budget and April 30 financial reports. Two City Council ceremonial meetings (June 23 and June 30) featured proclamations and employee commendations but no official votes. Items included historic preservation, blood donor day, the Mayor’s 4th of July celebration, and a swearing-in of board members.

Coming Up

July 7 – Library Board: Members will discuss a draft letter to the City Council regarding the Janet F. Harte Library.

July 8 – City Council Workshop: A briefing on the FY 2027 water and wastewater budget and proposed rate changes.

July 8 – Planning Commission: Public hearings on plats and two rezoning requests, including one near Greenwood Drive that staff recommends denying.

July 9 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Discussion of bond 2026 recommendations and FY 26-27 budget, plus North Beach updates.

July 9 – Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee: Topics include beach erosion, the Trestle Trail Bridge, and metal canopy tent permits.

Additional July 9 meetings include the Municipal Court Committee (closed session on judge personnel) and the Senior Corps Advisory Committee (routine reports). All meetings are open to the public unless noted.

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.