12. • ResolutionCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Resolution establishing an ad hoc committee to review the City's procurement of professional services, including architectural and engineering services, and recommend improvements to City processes and applicable state law, as requested by Council Member Kaylynn Paxson.

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, Interim Assistant Director of Contracts & Procurement Clarissa Johnson, Interim City Attorney Buck Brice, Director of Finance Sergio Villasana, and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta responded to Council questions. Council Member Scott moved to table this item until September 1, 2026, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Item was tabled until September 1, 2026 with the following vote: ”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Everett Roy

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSENT

“Absent”

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

City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, Interim Assistant Director of Contracts & Procurement Clarissa Johnson, Interim City Attorney Buck Brice, Director of Finance Sergio Villasana, and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta responded to Council questions. Council Member Scott moved to table this item until September 1, 2026, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Item was tabled until September 1, 2026 with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.