City Council Regular Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MISSION CITY HALL MARCH 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM MINUTES PRESENT: ABSENT: Norie Gonzalez Garza, Mayor Ruben D. Plata, Mayor Pro-Tem Jessica Ortega, Councilwoman Marissa Ortega-Gerlach, Councilwoman Alberto Vela, Councilman Eugene A. Vaughan, City Attorney Anna Carrillo, City Secretary Juan Pablo Terrazas, Co-Interim City Manager Andy Garcia, Co-Interim City Manager ALSO PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Veronica Chanon Gutierrez Anais Chapa, Assistant City Secretary Alfonso Mireles Edgar Gonzalez, Deputy City Engineer Oziel Bautista Cesar Torres, Chief of Police Christian Gutierrez Vidal Roman, Finance Director Desiree Guzman Xavier Cervantes, Planning Director James Parker Alex Hernandez, Asst Planning Director Andrea Parker Ruben Hernandez, Media Relations Christie Gonzalez Monica Gonzalez, Grants & Strategic Dev. Deande Balli Joe Salazar, MEDC Candace Rodriguez, MEDC Michael Silva, Fire Chief Michael Elizalde, Dir. Of Grants & Strategic Dev. Brad Bentsen, Parks & Recreation Director Yenni Espinoza, Speer Memorial Library Dir. Julianna Martinez, Animal Shelter Manager Joel Chapa, Police Officer REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM With a quorum being present, Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Marissa Gerlach led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST None PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation - Girl Scout Week – Carrillo Mayor Pro Ruben Tem Plata moved to approve the Proclamation – Girl Scout Week. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jessica Ortega and approved unanimously 5-0. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 2 2. Proclamation - Verónica Chanón Gutierrez as the Poet Laureate of the City of Mission - Espinoza Councilwoman Gerlach moved to approve the Proclamation – Veronica Chanon Gutierrez. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plata and approved unanimously 5-0. 3. Proclamation - Animal Cruelty Prevention Month – Kotsatos Mayor Pro Ruben Tem Plata moved to approve the Proclamation – Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ortega and approved unanimously 5-0. 4. Proclamation - Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week – Elizalde Mayor Pro Ruben Tem Plata moved to approve the Proclamation – Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gerlach and approved unanimously 5-0. 5. Report from the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce – Brenda Enriquez Brenda Enriquez, Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce President, gave an update on events held such as: Winter Texan Fiesta and the Chamber of Commerce Mixer that was held at Ranch House Burgers. Ms. Enriquez also spoke about upcoming events such as: on March 25 th they would be having the “Woman on a Mission” seminar at the Mission Event Center. Grand Opening for Wound Care, Lunch and Learn – Financial Stability, and the Governor’s Small Business Summit on May 14th at the Mission Event Center. This month, they had welcomed four new members. Membership begins at $299 and was open year round. The Discover Mission shirts featuring the museum are still available to shop at the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Pro Tem Plata stepped out of the meeting at 5:15 p.m. 6. Departmental Reports – Terrazas / A. Garcia Councilwoman Ortega moved to approve the departmental reports as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alberto Vela and approved unanimously 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Plata rejoined the meeting at 5:19 p.m. 7. Citizen's Participation on Specific Agenda Items – Garza Mindy Schroeder Brown, 1017 E. Griffin Parkway, spoke in reference to agenda item 18. Ms. Schroeder stated that she was grateful that this was being taken into consideration to avoid having so many carwashes so close together as it was on Shary Road. She also stated that she saw a sign on Bryan and 495 advertising a Blue Wave Car Wash. Residents in this area did not want a car wash, and she believed that this site was within the one mile radius to another car wash. The residents in the area looked forward to restaurants and new businesses coming in to enhance the value of properties. Christian Gutierrez, representative for Blue Wave Car Wash, was here to answer any questions regarding the proposed project. He stated that they have been operating with good faith and have worked with the city to comply with all conditions. After a previous ordinance was passed, they spent two months searching for a location that would be outside of the 1 mile radius. The water consumption for this facility was 70-80% recycled water. He hoped that this project would be vested as they had already submitted permit applications and were willing to pay the fees. ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY COUNCIL / CITY MANAGER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 3 City Manager - Bryan Road Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 30th at 5:30 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, Music at the Park on Friday, April 10th at the Leo Pena Plazita Park. City Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, April 3 rd. City Council – No Comments Mayor – Congratulated all staff that worked on the Staycation event last week. It was such a great event, and she had received so much positive feedback. They were hoping to make a few changes next year to accommodate those families whose parents work. She also wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming joint workshop with MEDC & TIRZ that would be taking place on Saturday, April 25th from 9am – 11am. PUBLIC HEARING 8. Public Hearing to consider extending the term of the Mission Redevelopment Authority – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and amending the City’s tax increment contribution to the TIRZ – A. Garcia The purpose of this item was to hold a Public Hearing to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed extension of the term of the Mission Redevelopment Authority – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and to consider modifying the City’s tax increment contribution to the TIRZ. The proposed changes were intended to allow the Zone to continue supporting redevelopment projects and related improvements within the designated area. Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Progress Times on March 13, 2026. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Garza asked if there were any comments for or against the request. There were no comments. No action was taken. 9. Conduct a public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance No. 5790 for the proposed voluntary annexation and the initial zoning of Agricultural Open Interim (“AO-I”) District of a 5.539-acre tract of land out of a 9.04-acre tract out of Lot 14, Block 4, Mission Grove Estates Subdivision, located along the East side of Moorefield Road approximately 1,850 feet North of US Expressway 83. Applicant: LLAAG, LLC - Lyonel A. Adame Garza, President – Cervantes Mr. Lyonel A. Adame Garza was requesting the annexation of a 5.539-acre tract, located along the East side of Moorefield Road approximately 1,850 feet North of US Expressway 83. The property was contiguous to the city limits. The developer was proposing to build a 27-lot subdivision for single-family homes named Capricorn Estates Subdivision Phase 2. The water for the subdivision would be provided by the AGUA Special Utility District (SUD) and the sewer services would be provided by the City of Mission. The subdivision developer was interested in developing this subdivision within the Mission city limits and was requesting annexation. The City had an agreement with AGUA SUD to collect the sewer revenues with their water billing. Upon annexation, the property would be zoned Agricultural Open Interim (“AO-I”) District. The annexation would generate additional property taxes for the community. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Garza asked if there were any comments for or against the request. There were no comments. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Ortega moved to approve Ordinance No. 5790 for the proposed voluntary annexation and the initial zoning of Agricultural Open Interim (“AO-I”) District of a 5.539-acre tract of land out of a 9.04-acre tract out of Lot 14, Block 4, Mission Grove Estates Subdivision, located along the East side of Moorefield Road approximately 1,850 feet North of US Expressway 83. Applicant: LLAAG, LLC - Lyonel A. Adame Garza, President. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gerlach and approved unanimously 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 5790 AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY AND TO INCORPORATE THE SAME WITHIN TO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF MISSION, COUNTY OF HIDALGO, TEXAS, BEING DESCRIBED AS A 5.539-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF A 9.04- ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOT 14, BLOCK 4, MISSION GROVE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MOOREFIELD ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,850 FEET NORTH OF U.S. EXPRESSWAY 83 AND TO ESTABLISH THE INITIAL ZONING OF (AO-I) AGRICULTURAL OPEN INTERIM DISTRICT, BINDING THE LAND TO ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS 10. Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the Sale & On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages – Ricardi Café, LLC in a property zoned General Business (C-3) District, being Lot 15, Block 3, Shary Gardens Subdivision, located at 1601 E. Griffin Parkway, Suite A. Applicant: Ricardi Café, LLC c/o Lourdes Lerma, Adoption of Ordinance #5791 and Adoption of Wet Zone Ordinance #5792 - Cervantes The subject site was located at 1601 E. Griffin Parkway 83 within the Shary Gardens Commercial Plaza. Per the Code of Ordinance, the Sale & On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages required the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. The applicant was leasing a 1,368 square foot suite within a commercial plaza for a Café Shop. This business had been in operation since October 2025, and the applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages with their meals. The applicant would like to provide live music entertainment, such as a pianist or guitarist, during special events. According to the applicant, 86 percent of the total sales were food-related, and 14 percent were alcoholic beverages-related. The hours of operation were as follows: Monday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff: 4 employees in different shifts Parking: There were a total of 61 seating spaces available, which require 20 parking spaces. It was noted that the parking was held in common, and there were 119 parking spaces that were shared with the other businesses within the commercial plaza. The Planning staff had not received any objections to the request from the surrounding property owners. Staff mailed out (20) legal notices to the surrounding property owners. In accordance with the zoning ordinance, the P&Z and City Council may impose requirements and conditions of approval to ensure that a use requested by a Conditional Use Permit was compatible and complementary to adjacent properties. Sale of Alcohol: Section 1.56(3)(a) of the Zoning Code required a minimum separation of 300’ from the property line of any church, school, publicly owned property, or residence. There was a residential subdivision within 300 feet; however, P&Z and City Council had waived this separation requirement in previous conditional use permits. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval subject to the following conditions: Permit for two (2) year to continue to assess this business. Continued compliance with all City Codes (Building, Fire, Health, etc.). Waiver of the 300’ separation requirement from the residential CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 5 homes. Continued compliance with TABC requirements. CUP was not transferable to others. Must have security cameras inside and outside with a minimum 30-day retention. Must comply with the noise ordinance. Maximum occupancy to be 78 people at all times. Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayor Garza asked if there were any comments for or against the request. There were no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Sale & On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages – Ricardi Café, LLC in a property zoned General Business (C-3) District, being Lot 15, Block 3, Shary Gardens Subdivision, located at 1601 E. Griffin Parkway, Suite A. Applicant: Ricardi Café, LLC c/o Lourdes Lerma, Adoption of Ordinance #5791 and Adoption of Wet Zone Ordinance #5792. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ortega and approved unanimously 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 5791 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE & ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES – RICARDI CAFÉ, LLC IN A (C-3) GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, 1601 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, SUITE A, BEING LOT 15, BLOCK 3, SHARY GARDENS SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 5792 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.780 DESIGNATING PLACES WHERE BEER AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MISSION TO INCLUDE THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1601 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, SUITE A – RICARDI CAFÉ, LLC 11. Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Renewal to install two (2) Temporary Mobile Office, being Lot 2A, Mission Business Park Subdivision, in a (I-1) Light Industrial District, located at 107 International Boulevard. Applicant: B2Z Builders, LLC, Adoption of Ordinance #5793 - Cervantes The subject site was located at the Northeast corner of Industrial Way and International Boulevard. Pursuant to Section 1.45 (3) (f) of the City of Mission Code of Ordinances, a portable building required the approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council. The applicant desired to place two (2) 8’ x 20’ modular offices for the sole use of the day-to-day business operations of said construction company. The initial approval took place on February 29, 2024 but the site had not developed yet. The access to the site was off International Boulevard by a 36-foot driveway. The property had an area of 142,270.99 square feet. The proposed hours of operation were as follows: Monday – Saturday, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The working staff would be 4 employees. Parking & Landscaping: The applicant was proposing 7 parking spaces, thus compliant with the parking requirements. The city required 10% of the landscaping to be irrigated. The Planning staff had not received any objections to the request from the surrounding property owners. Staff mailed out (8) legal notices to surrounding property owners. In accordance with the zoning ordinance, the P&Z and City Council may impose requirements and conditions of approval to ensure that a use requested by a Conditional Use Permit was compatible and complementary to adjacent properties. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval subject to the following conditions: Approval for 2-year re-evaluation subject to; Must comply with all City Codes (Building, Fire, Health, etc.), Hours of operation were Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 6 Business License would be issued before landscaping was in place. Acquisition of a business license prior to occupancy. Must comply with the noise ordinance. CUP was not transferable to others. Mayor Garza asked if there were any comments for or against the request. There were no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved approve a Conditional Use Permit Renewal to install two (2) Temporary Mobile Office, being Lot 2A, Mission Business Park Subdivision, in a (I-1) Light Industrial District, located at 107 International Boulevard. Applicant: B2Z Builders, LLC, Adoption of Ordinance #5793. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 5793 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL TO INSTALL TWO (2) TEMPORARY MOBILE OFFICES IN A (I-1) LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, 107 INTERNATIONAL BOUELVARD, BEING LOT 2A, MISSION BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately. The City Council May Take Various Actions; Including But Not Limited To Rescheduling An Item In Its Entirety For A Future Date Or Time. The City Council May Elect To Go Into Executive Session On Any Item Whether Or Not Such Item Is Posted As An Executive Session Item At Any Time During The Meeting When Authorized By The Provisions Of The Open Meetings Act 12. Approval of Minutes – Carrillo Regular Meeting – March 10, 2026 Special Meeting – March 13, 2026 13. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Planning & Zoning Commission – February 4, February 18, 2026 Accommodations Review Board – October 22, 2025, January 28, 2026 Special Zoning Board of Adjustments – January 6, 2026 Mission Economic Development Authority – January 22, 2026 Mission Tax Increment Reinvestment Board – January 21, 2026 Mission Economic Development Corporation – January 22, 2026 Audit Committee – October 29, 2025 14. Authorization to award bid # 26-286-02-25 for Waterline Maintenance Supplies for the Public Works Department to Ferguson Waterworks – Gonzalez The City of Mission had accepted and opened two (2) bid responses for Bid # 26-286-02-25 for Waterline Maintenance Supplies. Staff recommended awarding bid to Ferguson Waterworks who was the lowest bidder meeting all specifications. Recommendation was based solely on estimated quantities and orders would be placed on an as needed basis throughout the one- year base term. Contract terms were for one (1) year with two (2) one-year renewal options. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 7 15. Authorization to extend First One-Year renewal for Bid No. 25-324-03-05 for Corrosion Inhibitor for North & South Water Treatment Plants – Gonzalez Seeking authorization to exercise the First One-Year Renewal with RedEye Chems (Corrosion Inhibitor) this was the first of two (2) renewal options. The contract term was for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) addition one-year renewals. Orders would be placed on as needed basis for one-year base term with a 10% increase. This agreement would extend Bid No. 25-324-03-05 from April 16, 2026 through April 15, 2027. Corrosion Inhibitor $0.93/lb, with 10% increase $1.02/lb 16. Authorization to extend First One-Year renewal for Bid No. 25-323-03-05 for Hot & Cold Mix Asphalt for the Public Works Department – Gonzalez Seeking authorization to exercise the First One-Year Renewal with Frontera Materials this was the first of two renewal options. The contract term was for one (a) year with the option to renew for two (2) addition one-year renewals. Orders would be placed on as needed basis, price remained the same. This agreement would extend Bid No. 25-323-03-05 from March 31, 2026 through March 30, 2027. Hot Mix Asphalt w/Delivery - $80.42/ton Cold Mix Asphalt w/Delivery - $100.42/ton How Mix Asphalt w/out Delivery - $70/ton 17. Authorization to Solicit Proposals for Veterinary Services- Kotsatos The Mission Health Department requested authorization to solicit proposals for Licensed Veterinarian Services for the Mission Animal Shelter. Services would include medical assessments, rabies vaccinations, development of vaccination and health protocols, and guidance to ensure humane care and compliance with veterinary standards. 18. Approval of Resolution # 2051 Regarding Waterline Access Agreement with the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation within City of Mission, for the proposed New Caledonia Unit No. 1 (Murphy USA) Subdivision, located on the Southeast corner of La Homa Road and West Mile 3 Road – Cervantes The proposed New Caledonia Unit No. 1 (Murphy USA) Subdivision was Lot 1, Replat of a Portion of Lot 64, New Caledonia, Unit No. 1, within the service area of the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation and within the City of Mission. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation had adequate-sized water lines to support fire hydrants in the area and required an agreement to be entered between the Corporation, the property owner, and the City of Mission before such installation is allowed. RESOLUTION NO. 2051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS, TO APPROVE A WATERLINE ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SHARYLAND WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, AND P&L PARTNERS, LLC – NEW CALEDONIA UNIT NO. 1 (MURPHY USA) SUBDIVISION 19. Approval to Waive 100% Rental Fees at Leo Pena Placita Park for Tejunto Festival – Bentsen Seeking approval to waive associated rental fees of $800 for Leo Pena Placita Park for Tejunto Festival by Tejano Music Legacy Foundation. They would be partnering with Mission Parks and CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 8 Recreation Department in this Cultural Initiative. The Mission of this family-centered cultural event was designed to unite Tejano and Conjunto music while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation, while preserving the past, celebrating the present and inspiring the future of this music genre. Parks would be partnering in this celebration by renting space for food and art vendors to facilitate a safe, vibrant place. 20. Authorization to Accept Monetary Donation from Burns Motors in an amount up to $7,500.00 – Bentsen Authorization to accept monetary donation from proposed community partnership event with Burns Motors, titled “Set & See – Test Drive for a Cause” scheduled for April 11, 2026, located at 2205 East Expressway 83, Mission, Texas. Burns Motors would invite participants to test drive a vehicle and in return for their drive, participant would receive $25 with an additional $25 per participant, donated to the Mission Parks and Recreation Department. Funds raised would be towards the purchase of batter boxes for park’s ballfield batter’s box home plate mats. Event to be capped at 300 completed test drives, creating a maximum potential donation of $7,500.00. A corresponding budget amendment would be introduced at midyear. 21. Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Mission and the LRGVDC, and the RGV MPO regarding implementation of the RGV Bicycle Pedestrian Counter Data Program – Elizalde The City of Mission Hike and Bike Trail had been selected to participate in the Regional Bicycle Pedestrian Counter Project due to its access to schools, local businesses, dense neighborhoods of low socioeconomic profiles, and connections to other recreation options. In an effort to help improve trail and sidewalk networks, the City of Mission agreed to participate in the installation of distributed renewal equipment to include replacement loggers and battery packs of the previously installed bicycle pedestrian counters and software at its Hike and Bike Trail for data collection of trail users. The participation of this program would be at no cost to the City of Mission and only required a designated point of contact for their data collection efforts. 22. Authorization to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) to coordinate with the Mission Police Department to host the 1st Annual No Cost 5K at the Mission Event Center, in honor of Trooper Eduardo Chavez who was killed in the line of duty. – Torres The Mission Police Department was requesting authorization to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) to coordinate with the Mission Police Department, to host the 1 st Annual No Cost 5K run, in honor of Trooper Eduardo Chavez who was killed in the line of duty, at the Mission Event Center. TXDPS proposed holding the event on May 2 from 7:00 a.m. to no later than 12:00 p.m. The running route would begin and end at the Mission Event Center, travel North on Shary Road, East on Business 83, South on Taylor Road, and West on Victoria Street, back to the Mission Event Center. TXDPS also intended to partner with the City of Mission to recognize and promote the City of Mission and the Mission Police Department by including the City and Police Department logos on promotional materials, such as event flyers and digital graphics, as well as acknowledging the partnership across TXDPS social media platforms and event communications. 23. Approval to Waive Associated Fees for Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Palm Sunday Procession scheduled for March 29, 2026 – Bentsen Seeking approval to waive associated fees for Our Lady Guadalupe Church annual Palm Sunday Procession, scheduled for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 9 Procession would begin in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church located at 620 North Dunlap Ave. Mission, Texas. Procession would continue east on 6th St to Conway, south on Conway for 3.7 miles until reaching FM 2842 access road, right for ¼ mile to La Lomita Historical Park located at 11417 N La Lomita Rd. Mission, Texas. 24. Approval of Resolution No. 2052 declaring certain City-owned machinery and equipment as surplus and authorizing the disposition of such property – Roman The Surplus Resolution attached lists items staff has determined is no longer of use to the city. All surplus items will be sold at online auction and those items with no resale value will be disposed. Finance Department is requesting authorization to surplus the attached list of machinery and equipment. RESOLUTION NO. 2052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY TO FURTHER A PUBLIC PURPOSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to approve all consent agenda items 12 thru 24 as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS 25. Authorize staff to engage in negotiations with Consor North America, Inc. for the Comprehensive Trail Development Assessment and Plan and authorize City Manager to execute contract incident there to – Gonzalez The City of Mission had accepted and opened two (2) proposals for Comprehensive Trail and Development Assessment and Plan. Proposal was referred to an evaluation committee to evaluate proposals based on the evaluation criteria and scope adopted by the City. Evaluation committee recommend to engage in negotiations and authorize City Manager to execute contract incident there to with Consor North America, Inc. who was selected as the highest ranked firm meeting all specifications. BID# 26-134-01-07. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to authorize staff to engage in negotiations with Consor North America, Inc. for the Comprehensive Trail Development Assessment and Plan and authorize City Manager to execute contract incident there to. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gerlach and approved unanimously 5-0. 26. Authorization to purchase Raw Water Pumps & High Service Pumps from AAW Pumps Motors Controls for North & South Water Treatment Plants in the amount of $105,000 via Buy Board Contract #770-25 – Gonzalez Staff was requesting authorization to purchase three (3) High Service Pumps, one (1) Raw Water Pumps from AWW Pumps Motors Controls in the amount of $105,000 via BuyBoard Contract #770-25. Pumps would be upgrading current damaged high services and raw water pumps at North & South Water Treatment Plants. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to purchase Raw Water Pumps & High Service Pumps from AAW Pumps Motors Controls for North & South Water Treatment Plants in the amount of $105,000 via CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 10 Buy Board Contract #770-25. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ortega and approved unanimously 5-0. Mayor Garza requested to discuss items 27, 28, 29 and 31 in Executive Session. 27. Approval of Resolution No. 2053 declaring two (2) fire truck pumpers as surplus and authorizing the disposition of such property – Silva The Surplus Resolution attached listed two (2) fire truck pumpers (Engine/Pumper Dash 2000 and Engine Pumper / Spartan) that staff had determined were no longer of use to the city. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to approve Resolution No. 2053 declaring two (2) fire truck pumpers as surplus and authorizing the disposition of such property with donation of one pumper of their choice to Starr County. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY TO FURTHER A PUBLIC PURPOSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 28. Consideration and possible action to approve Ordinance # 5794 temporarily suspending the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new car wash facilities, declaring a moratorium for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or until the adoption and implementation of updated regulations – Cervantes The proposed ordinance established a temporary moratorium on car wash facilities due to water shortage and severe drought. The purpose of the moratorium was to provide the City with adequate time to evaluate the land use, public health, and regulatory impacts associated with car wash facilities including zoning compatibility and licensing requirements. During the moratorium period, City staff would review existing regulations and assess whether amendments to the City’s zoning ordinance, permitting processes, or other applicable codes were necessary to address the operation and concentration of new car wash facilities. Existing legally operating businesses would not be affected, provided they do not expand or change their use during the moratorium. The moratorium was intended to be temporary and limited in scope and would expire unless extended or repealed. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Councilwoman Ortega moved to approve Ordinance # 5794 temporarily suspending the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new car wash facilities, declaring a moratorium for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or until the adoption and implementation of updated regulations and to apply retroactively to any applications submitted but not yet approved. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gerlach and approved unanimously 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 5794 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING THE ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR NEW CAR WASH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 11 FACILITIES; DECLARING A MORATORIUM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR UNTIL THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UPDATED REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 29. Approval of Resolution # 2054 of the City Council of the City of Mission amending the Mission Economic Development Corporation Bylaws – A. Garcia Resolution was to clarify and update provisions in the Bylaws so that they were consistent with Resolutions 1769, 1284 and 1589; Specifically, the Bylaws relating to the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer, employment of employees, and Powers and Duties of the Board.  The MEDC Board of Directors shall have the right to recommend that an employee be hired for any leased employee position, such employee having been selected by the CEO of the MEDC and approved by the MEDC Board of Directors  The number of employees deemed necessary for the MEDC shall be at the sole discretion of the MEDC Board of Directors. The CEO subject to MEDC Board of Directors approval, shall set the salary for each leased employee position, with the exception of the salary of the CEO  The Board of Directors shall have the exclusive right to choose the CEO of the MEDC. The Board of Directors shall have the right to negotiate the terms of the employment contract of the CEO  The City Council shall have ultimate approval of the salary of the CEO of the MEDC.  The CEO and MEDC employees will be leased to MEDC by City pursuant to the Employee Lease Agreement  The CEO of the MEDC shall report to the City Manager of the City and all of the remaining employees leased by the City to the MEDC will report to the CEO of the MEDC  The City Manager and one MEDC board member will be given the authority to conduct any disciplinary action and conduct the performance evaluation for the CEO  The CEO shall, upon request by City Manager, provide to City Manager information, reports, updates, and access to documents as necessary to allow the City Manager to effectively exercise supervisory responsibilities and to complete City related reports, audits, or budgets.  The CEO shall report to the Board of Directors with respect to all duties, actions, and decisions requiring Board approval under these Bylaws. The reporting obligations to the City Manager established herein shall not diminish or supersede the authority of the Board of Directors, except as expressly provided by action of the City Council. Section II. Powers and Duties of the President  The President shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors. The President shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. SECTION III. Section VI added to Article I POWER AND PURPOSES as follows: Section VI. Reporting Requirements to City of Mission  The MEDC shall report the following reports to the City of Mission to the attention of the City Council and City Manager: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 12  Quarterly financial reports and Quarterly Performance Reports which shall be due within forty-five (45) days following the end of each calendar quarter during the EDC’s fiscal year; and Audited Annual Financial Report and Annual Performance Report which shall be due within one hundred twenty (120) days following the end of the EDC’s fiscal year Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Councilman Vela moved to approve Resolution # 2054 of the City Council of the City of Mission amending the Mission Economic Development Corporation Bylaws with revisions as discussed in executive Session. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plata and approved unanimously 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MISSION, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BYLAWS 30. First Reading of Ordinance No. amending Ordinance No. 2683 designating Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Mission, Texas, by extending the term of the Mission Redevelopment Authority – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and amending the City’s tax increment contribution to the zone – A. Garcia This ordinance amended Ordinance No. 2683, which originally created Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Mission, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code. The amendment extends the term of the Mission Redevelopment Authority – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and modified the City of Mission’s tax increment contribution to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). The ordinance also confirmed the continued operation of the zone’s Board of Directors and included standard severability and emergency clauses. Staff and Co-Interim City Managers recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to approve First Reading of Ordinance No. amending Ordinance No. 2683 designating Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Mission, Texas, by extending the term of the Mission Redevelopment Authority – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and amending the City’s tax increment contribution to the zone. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. 31. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Mission and Texas Citrus Fiesta – A. Garcia Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to approve MOU between City of Mission and Texas Citrus Fiesta subject to final negotiations by City Manager as discussed in Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None At 5:47 p.m., Councilwoman Gerlach motioned to move into Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plata and approved unanimously 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:26 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Plata motioned to reconvene. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ortega and approved unanimously 5-0. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 24, 2026 PAGE 13 After reconvening from Executive Session, the City Council proceeded to consider Agenda Items 27, 28, 29, and 31, as previously discussed. 1. Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations) related to Project Superior, Project Tool and Project BPO No Action ADJOURNMENT At 6:29p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved for adjournment. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vela and approved unanimously 5-0. ___________________________ Norie Gonzalez Garza, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Anna Carrillo, City Secretary