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

Zoning Case No. ZN9048, Ruvanna Investments, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2601 David Street from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District to the “RS-TF” Two Family District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-06-30

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 2)

“Council Member Paxson requested to pull this item to vote no. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera 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)

“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)

“Nay”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Council Member Paxson requested to pull this item to vote no. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera 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: 7.3/10). 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).