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16. • E-Session ItemCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues, legal strategy, potential litigation, administrative proceedings, and other matters protected by the attorney-client privilege concerning the application by the City of Corpus Christi, City of Three Rivers, and Nueces River Authority to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an emergency order relating to Certifi

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-08-25
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact
PASSED (6 - 0)
“This E-Session Item was passed after executive session. The following motion was considered: Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of funds for legal services and associated court costs concerning the application by the City of Corpus Christi, City of Three Rivers, and Nueces River Authority to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an emergency order relating to stay of water releases in a total added amount not to exceed $205, 000 with the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Council Member Scott moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera. The Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:”
PG
Paulette Guajardo
Mayor (At-Large)
ABSENT
“Absent”
ER
Everett Roy
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
ABSENT
“Absent”
SC
Sylvia Campos
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
“Aye”
EC
Eric Cantu
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
“Aye”
KP
Kaylynn Paxson
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
“Aye”
RB
Roland Barrera
Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)
YES
“Aye”
MS
Mark Scott
Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)
YES
“Aye”
CV
Carolyn Vaughn
Councilmember, At-Large Place 3 (At-Large Place 3)
YES
“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This E-Session Item was passed after executive session. The following motion was considered: Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of funds for legal services and associated court costs concerning the application by the City of Corpus Christi, City of Three Rivers, and Nueces River Authority to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an emergency order relating to stay of water releases in a total added amount not to exceed $205, 000 with the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Council Member Scott moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera. The Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This docket item is classified as NEUTRAL (0.0 Score Impact). Routine administrative reports, monthly accounts payable/disbursement registers, minutes approvals, and procedural motions are logged for public transparency but carry zero weight in calculating an official's Roll-Call Freedom Score.