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CITY OF ALPINE WORKSHOP & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 2026 – 4:00 PM City Council Chambers, 803 W. Holland Avenue, Alpine, Texas 79830 1. WORKSHOP MEETING 4:00 PM A. Budget Workshop is to review revenues, expenses & determine Council Priorities. (H Arredondo, City Manager) 2. CALL TO ORDER. - A. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. C. Determination of a Quorum and Proof of Notice of the Meeting. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS. - Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item on the agenda shall speak during this section. A Public Comment Card must be filled out and turned in to the City Secretary at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the meeting. The Public Comment Card may be filled out at www.cityofalpine.com/councilcomments. Public comments may be made regarding agenda items only. Attendees must be physically present in order to address the City Council. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees. Please note that the City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Staff may ask commenters clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS. - At this time, the Mayor will invite members of the public to address each item listed in this section. Comments made during this section are limited to the topic of each public hearing. Attendees must be physically present in order to address the City Council. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees. If more than one public hearing is being held, each person will be allowed to speak during each topic. A. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the second reading of Ordinance 2026-07-01, an Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-07-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 1301 W Ave J and Legally Described as 2.0 acre tract of Land, more or less, known as Track One (1), out of the East One-half (E/2) of Lot Two (2), Means Addition, Subdivision “A”, to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Multi-Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. B. Public hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Special Use Permit 2026-07- 01, a special use permit allowing the applicants and property owners of record, Travis Waldrep and Allie Brianne Waldrep, to establish a short-term rental at 305 N. 1st Street, Alpine, Texas. The Parcel ID of the subject property is 35496. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) 1 City Council Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS. - A. Presentations & Recognitions B. Proclamations C. Community Interest Items i) Mayor Announcements ii) City Manager Announcements iii) Council Member Announcements 6. CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA. - NOTICE: The City Council reserves the right to change the order of business at any time during the meeting. To change the order of business a motion, a second, and a majority vote is required. A. Items to be continued or withdrawn. Items may be continued to the next City Council meeting or withdrawn from consideration during this agenda. Items to be continued or withdrawn require a motion, a second, and a majority vote. B. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Items may be withdrawn from the consent agenda by a simple request by the Mayor or any City Council member. Items removed from the consent agenda will be considered in the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda portion of the meeting directly after approval of the items not requiring separate discussion. C. Action items to be added to the consent agenda. Adding action items to the consent agenda must be requested by the Mayor or any City Council member and requires a motion, a second, and a majority vote. D. Time-Sensitive Items. The Mayor, any City Council Member, or a member of City Staff may, by simple request, ask that time-sensitive items be considered during that section. 7. TIME SENSITIVE ITEMS. - 8. CONSENT AGENDA. - A. Approval of the June 23, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) B. Approval of the July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) C. Approval of the June 2026 invoice for Bojorquez Law Firm Services. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) D. Approve Order 2026-06-01, an order correcting a typographical error for Early Voting dates & location, Federal Post Card Applications dates & Name of Early Voting Clerk for the November 3, 2026 Order of General Election. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) E. Approve Order 2026-06-03, an order approving a joint election services contract with Brewster County for the November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) 2 City Council Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. - 10. REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS. - Presentations are limited to 6 minutes each. A bell will ring when the 6-minute timeframe has been reached. If further time is needed the presentation may be extended an additional 4 minutes at the discretion of the presiding officer. After the initial period and extension have passed, the presentation may be extended further by a motion, a second, and a majority vote of the City Council. A. Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Update from Chief James Etchison. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) B. Emergency Services Board update by Rusty Moore. (C. Espinoza, Interim City Secretary) C. Alpine Country Club Update. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) D. Nine Month Check In by Jacob & Martin for AMPSS. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) 11. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION ITEMS. - A. Discussion regarding the Old Train Station Salvation project & regards to saving the station and what role the City can play. (C. Eaves, Mayor) B. Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding the City’s nomination for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees, and authorize the submission of the nomination prior to the August 2, 2026 deadline. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) C. Discussion regarding City boards and commissions and the attendance requirements applicable to appointed board members. (C. Eaves, Mayor) D. Discussion regarding allocation of $100,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Balance for FY 2026 Grant Awards. (C. Ruggia, Director of Tourism) 12. ACTION ITEMS. - Action items are to be accompanied by a brief statement of facts, including where funds are coming from, if applicable. (Action items limited to 10 per meeting). A. Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-07-01, an Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-07-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 1301 W Ave J and Legally Described as 2.0 acre tract of Land, more or less, known as Track One (1), out of the East One-half (E/2) of Lot Two (2), Means Addition, Subdivision “A”, to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Multi-Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) B. Award contract for RFP 2026-06-01 Road Materials to Jarrett Dirt Work & Paving for Grade 3 Topping Rock & Base Mate; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and related documents. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) C. Approve Resolution 2026-06-13, a resolution adopting the City of Alpine Master Fee Schedule; Establishing Appendices A through H; Authorizing the periodic update of fees by resolution; Repealing conflicting resolutions; Directing implementation; And providing for an 3 City Council Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026 Effective Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) D. Approve the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Updates, including project priorities, funding considerations, and next steps in the planning process. (H. Arredondo, City Manager). E. Approve agreement of the New Roberts No. 3 Well with Jacob & Martin, LLC for professional engineering services related to the New Roberts No. 3 Well project. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) 13. EXECUTIVE REPORTS. - Executive reports are limited to 6 minutes each. A bell will ring when the six-minute timeframe has been reached. If further time is needed the presentation may be extended an additional four minutes at the discretion of the presiding officer. After the initial period and extension have passed, the presentation may be extended further by a motion, a second, and a majority vote of the city council. Executive reports do not require individual items to be listed for presentation, but no discussion may take place during this section unless the items are listed on the agenda. A. City Mayor Report B. City Manager Report: Employee Compensation, Personnel, and Organizational Development; Budget and Financial Administration; Capital Improvement Program and Infrastructure Projects; Streets and Transportation; Utilities Operations (Water, Wastewater, and Utility Systems); Smart Meter Implementation; Utility Billing Software Transition; Information Technology and Cybersecurity; Grants and Funding Opportunities; Requests for Proposals and Procurement Activities; Public Safety and Emergency Services Coordination; Economic Development and Tourism; Elections, Charter Amendments, and Governance Matters; Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Partnerships; Boards, Commissions, and Committees; Pending and Ongoing Projects. 14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS. - 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION. - NOTICE: The City Council reserves the right to reconvene, recess, realign, change the order of business, or adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of the meeting prior to adjournment, to discuss any item listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (development). A. Consultation with Attorney § 551.071, Texas Government Code: a. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the receipt of a Dis-annexation Petition for the properties known respectively as 2701 US 90, 2801 A US 90, and 2801 B US 90, Alpine, TX. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) 16. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION. - A. Action, if any, concerning any of the items listed in executive session. (H. Arredondo, City Manager) 17. ADJOURN. - Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are 4 City Council Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026 requested to contact the Office of the City Secretary at (432) 837-3301, option 1, three working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements. CERTIFICATION I, Clarinda Espinoza, do hereby certify that this notice was posted at City Hall, in a convenient and readily accessible place to the general public, and on the City website at www.cityofalpine.com pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code. The said notice was posted by 5:00 P.M. on July 15, 2026, and remained so posted for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of the said meeting. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 15 day of July, 2026. 5