12. • Public Hearing / First ReadingCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 53 Traffic, by reinstating applicable fees for oversized and overweight structures, removing fees related to meter-bagging, removing duplicative language and providing an effective date.

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the following topics: background; and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Campos move to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. 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)

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 Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the following topics: background; and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Campos move to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.