Special City Council Meeting

1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX 78401 corpuschristitx.gov Meeting Agenda - Final Special City Council Meeting Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers Public Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Si usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su inglés es limitado, habrá un intérprete inglés-español en todas las juntas del Concilio para ayudarle. This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045. A. Mayor Pro Tem Kaylynn Paxson to call the meeting to order. B. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. C. PUBLIC COMMENT - To speak during this public comment period on a City-related matter or agenda item, you must sign up before the meeting begins. Each speaker is limited to a total of no more than 3 minutes per speaker. You will not be allowed to speak again on an item when the Council is considering the item. Time limits may be restricted further by the Mayor at any meeting. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Written comments may be submitted at https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary/. Electronic media that you would like to use may only be introduced into the City system if approved by the City's Communications Department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Communications at 361-826-3211 to coordinate. This is a public hearing for all items on this agenda. City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 7/16/2026 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final July 23, 2026 D. HEARING FOR THE REMOVAL ACTION OF THE MAYOR (ITEM 1) 1. 26-1126 Hearing for the Removal Action of the Mayor, with possible action to refer to the Ethics Commission (referral requires an ordinance), reprimand, suspend, or remove Mayor Paulette Guajardo. (Removal requires a majority vote of all council members holding office - 5 votes) Sponsors: City Secretary's Office E. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2) PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive session on the following matters. If the Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. The City Council may deliberate and take action in open session on any issue that may be discussed in executive session. The description of an item in “Executive Sessions” constitutes the written interpretation by the City Attorney of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code and his determination that said item may be legally discussed in Closed Meeting in compliance with Chapter 551 the Texas Government Code. 2. 26-1119 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Article II, Section 11 of the City Charter and other legal matters related to the hearing for the removal action of the mayor, including referral to the Ethics Commission, reprimand, suspension, or removal of the mayor. F. ADJOURNMENT City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 7/16/2026