8. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Solid Waste, by revising applicable charges related to mulch and composting; and amending disposal rates at the transfer station for commercial loads and implementing volume limits on Residential bulk drop off. (Changes have no impact to monthly Solid Waste account fees.)

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-09-01

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 1)

“Director of Solid Waste Operations Philip Aldridge presented information on the following topics: compost fee project overview; and construction complete. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

ABSENT

“Absent”

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)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Kaylynn Paxson

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

“Nay”

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

Director of Solid Waste Operations Philip Aldridge presented information on the following topics: compost fee project overview; and construction complete. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first 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).