3. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance amending the Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with La Palmera Mall (Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP) to extend the existing agreement for an additional 10 years to recognize a reconfiguration of the mall.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-09-15

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (8 - 0)

“Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton and Developer Andrew Wilson responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

“Aye”

Everett Roy

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“Aye”

Sylvia Campos

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“Aye”

Eric Cantu

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“Aye”

Kaylynn Paxson

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“Aye”

Roland Barrera

Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)

YES

“Aye”

Mark Scott

Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)

YES

“Aye”

Carolyn Vaughn

Councilmember, At-Large Place 3 (At-Large Place 3)

YES

“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton and Developer Andrew Wilson responded to Council questions. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).