City Council - Regular Meeting

To me, [music] receiving the employee of the month award makes us feel that we are cared for. by our administration, [music] by our city leaders, and by our community members. It helps us come to work happy, knowing [music] that what we're doing is is something good.

Are we ready to start? I think we're ready to start. I'm calling you. Oh, JJ. Hey, anybody?

I can Okay, I'm going to call this meeting to order. It is 4:32. Um, Miss Anna, please please uh establish quum.

Yes, ma'am. Mayor Nory Garza, present. Councilwoman Jessica Ortega, present. Councilwoman Marissa Gerlac, present. Councilwoman Alberto Vella, present. Mayor, we've established quorum. Uh, Mayor Prom Ruben Plata will be in after 6 PM today. Okay. Thank you. Um, so the next item is invocation and a pledge of allegiance. And we have Pastor Edude Garcia doing our doing the honors. Thank you, pastor, for being here. Let's bow our heads and let's pray. Lord, we thank you. I pray a special blessing during this season for mayor and city council and all our leaders in our city. Lord, as we celebrate Christmas, as we celebrate the birth, you said, Lord, I bring good news that will cause great joy for all people and that every citizen of mission truly experience the great joy that you promise. those who are being challenged, those who are blessed, those who are just wicked and ugly, and those who are good and righteous. And Father, the joy comes because a savior was born that can cause change and transformation in people's lives. And let our city this season experience prosperity and increase. I pray for our mayor. I pray for city council. You give them the wisdom and the understanding, God, to take our city to new levels and let a new understanding and revelation of who Christ is, the savior of the world is, Lord, that would cause them to truly make changes that would bring great joy to our city. We thank you for today, Lord. I pray blessing for those who will be honored today in this meeting, Lord. That the goodness of God, that that joy that you promise would fall on us and that we would experience the love and power of a mighty savior, Jesus Christ. We thank you, Lord. In your name we pray. Amen.

Amen. To the flag of the United States of America and to the stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you, pastor, for being here and for your your always inspirational words. Thank you so much. The next item is a disclosure of conflicts of interest. Anna, no mama, don't nothing. Okay. Uh, we'll move on to presentations and the first one is October 2025 employee of the month. Good afternoon, mayor and council. Today, we are proud to present to you our employees of the month for October 2025. They were nominated by Chief Torres and they are officer Alexander Guerrero, Officer Jose M. Salinas and Sergeant Luis Gutierrez. And once again, our media department has created a video showcasing the nomination. Thank you.

To me, receiving the employee of the [music] month award makes us feel that we are cared for by our administration, by our city leaders, and by our community members. It helps us come to work happy knowing that what [music] we're doing is is something big. Receiving the uh employee of the month award here for the city mission. It's a uh great deal of honor. Uh for me [music] shows that we have the support of city council along with administrators here. So it keeps us and it drives us to keep on working hard [music] doing what we do every day.

What motivates me is the advocacy that mothers against drug driving does. [music] The bravery that the families have to come forward with their stories. bravery that the spokesperson, the spokes personnel that that reach out to the different departments [music] across the nation that motivates me to continue my efforts to continue my work as a law enforcement officer in preventing [music] drunk driving. One of the things that stood out for me uh personally has been a uh a fatal accident that I investigated about uh [music] 9 years ago. It was uh involving children. So, anytime you see children involved in fatal [music] crashes, you know, it gives you that extra motivation and it's one of the things that you will never forget and is [music] the reason why we do what we do every single day. The message that I would like to share with the community is to avoid driving impaired at all costs. Whether it is a uh phoning a friend, a family member, calling an Uber, [music] Lyft, many of the right share services that are provided to us. Uh take advantage of it. That way um GWS do affect [music] you in many different ways. In a situation where we respond to an intoxicated driver that caused [music] a fatality or something to that regard, we need to stay focused because we need to find closure for the family of the victims and we need to make sure that we get a prosecution out of our investigation so that justice [music] is served. Teamwork helps me succeed by better preparing me as an officer. The outlets, the guidance that the Mission Police Department has shown me has been incredible. The team that we have, we [music] have a very strong team that I've seen compared to other agencies and us being one of the top one in the state of Texas just shows. [music] Our programs with the DR, our programs with the nurse full-time during the weekends, [music] the no refusal, it shows all together. And it takes one person at a time to make the team good. Receiving the employee of the month award from the mission police department is a great recognition [music] to me. Professionally, it shows the support system that we have based through our admin, through our supervisors and the guidance that they do have us and the [music] confidence that they do have in us to go ahead and be out there and proactively enforce DWIS and proactively be out there for traffic [music] enforcement.

Mayor and Council, Chief Torres, Miss Bishop PD. A few weeks back, um our three officers here received a very important award in Dallas, Texas, uh by uh from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, and it was prestigious because this award is given through officers throughout the state of Texas and Mission PD received those awards. So, very proud of these officers. Last year in 2024, we worked uh the state of Texas 1,034 fatal accidents involving DWI. And this year we're up to 1,869 fatality acts on DWI. Uh obviously we're a no refusal city and these three officers are very instrumental in apprehending drug drunk drivers. And I want you guys to know that I'm very proud of you. I know council is proud of you and more importantly our citizens are very happy that you're here. Thank you. [applause]

Congratulations. And yes, we are very proud of uh of you, of the three of you and our entire Mission Police Department. Y'all are doing amazing things. Uh and we we see it and we acknowledge it and we appreciate it. Thank you so much. So, we'll go down for with a picture for a picture. secret. That's one of us.

We're going to put you guys next to the council. All right, there we go. And I will Hold on. Come on.

Thank you. You want to invite the families over here dressed up? Yes. Yes. Yes. I'd like for the families to come up and please [snorts] hold it. Okay. And there the baby.

Okay, that means hurry up. Let's be quick. Let's be quick. I remember those days.

Thank you. Thank you. You like the [applause] Congratulations. Thank you so much. Appreciate it.

She's got tears now. Okay, the next item is a presentation for the years of service awards. Miss Mugia and Ida. Good evening, Mayor and Council. Um we begin our celebration tonight by recognizing those members of our team who have dedicated two two decades of their professional lives to the city of mission. 20 years is a remarkable commitment. This group includes our dedicated department heads who guide strategy and teams. those who protect and serve on the front lines, our brave police off police police officers and firefighters, and the essential staff who preserve our heritage at the museum and keep our city functioning dayto-day, including those from sanitation and the street department. This diverse group has been instrumental in shaping the daily operations of our city, bringing consistency, experience, and energy to their respective departments. They have navigated challenges and celebrated triumphs, always prioritizing the needs of our residents. They are not just employees. They are the backbone of our organization. Please join me in acknowledging the impressive dedication of our 20ear service award recipients. with us today. JG Dominguez from Parks. [applause]

You want council to come down and just hand them their plaques and then we're going to take a group picture afterwards? Yes. Okay. We're going to do a group picture afterwards. Um, Artio Garcia Jr. with the police department. [applause] [applause] Elario Moya Jr. with Mission Police Department. [applause] Juan Jose Muno Ernnandez with the streets department. [applause] Desi Olivarez, fire department. [applause] Kelly Arthur Smith, Fire Department. [applause] Antonio Vadkas, Sanitation Department, [applause] and yours truly, Mayor Isa LMA with the event center. [applause] Thank you. Thank you. And we can take a seat.

Yes. Okay. Thank you. [applause] 25 years of service. Next, we move to a truly significant benchmark, a quarter century of service. Our 25-year honores represent deep roots and profound experience within the city of mission. Over these years, they have witnessed tremendous growth and change. This group includes our experts in planning who lay the groundwork for our future. Dedicated team members in water distribution and the water plant who ensure the reliability of our vital resources. Courageous professionals in the fire department and those who manage our recreational and quality of life programs and aquatics. Their knowledge has been vital in the guide in guiding the city's direction. Their commitment is a testament to their per to their passion for public service and their belief in the mission community. To sustain this level of dedication for 25 years requires loyalty, resilience, and heart. Thank you for your unwavering commitment. Let it Let's hear it for our esteemed 25ear service awards as they come up. [applause] Omar Gantu, water distribution. [applause] Romeo R. Caraveo, water plant.

Rick Contras Aquatics, [applause] Raphael Dear Rosa, Water Plant. [applause] Alejandro Ernnandez, Planning Department. [applause] Not with us today, also celebrating 25 years, is Susana Deluna from planning and Rudy A. Oliva from the fire department and Ruben Gonzalez Jr. with Mission Police Department. Congratulations to all the honores. [applause] Thank you. This individual is not here, but I do want to recognize his 30 years of service um who's reached an extraordinarily extraordinary milestone with the city of Mission Police Department. Three decades is a testament to unwavering courage, resilience, and deep commitment to protecting our community. This officer has spent countless hours on patrol upholding the law and ensuring the safety and trust of our residents. They haven't just served. They have built an enduring legacy, mentoring younger officers and setting a high standard for integrity and public service. We should recognize Pedro Chavez Jr. reaching 30 years of service with Mission Police Department. [applause]

We're now celebrating a level of commitment that is truly truly rare. 35 years of service within the City of Mission Police Department. This officer is a pillar of our force and a constant presence in our community. Over 35 years, they have not only enforced the law, but have adapted through decades of changes in public safety, demonstrating profound resilience and adaptability. Their long tenure is a symbol of their immense personal sacrifice, their unwavering loyalty to the badge, and their deep-seated desire to protect the citizens of mission, making our city safer every single day. Let's give a warm warm round of applause for our 35-year service recipient, Miss Irene Tagle, Mission [applause] Police Department. I mean, is your family here? Yes. One more. One more. One more. [laughter] 40 years of service. Finally, we get to recognize the crowning achievement of today. An employee celebrating an unparalleled 40 years of service. This dedication is even more remarkable considering their daily commitment as a

hardworking laborer of at our vital city water plant. For four decades, this individual has ensured that one of our community's most essential services, clean, safe water runs smoothly. Their tireless effort, reliability, and hands-on dedication have made them an irreplaceable asset. A true legend whose consistent work touches every resident's life. Thank you for your grit, your loyalty, and for setting the highest standard of public service. Please join me in honoring our incredible 40-year service award recipient, Mr. George Salana. [applause] [applause] [clears throat] You ready? Good. There he goes. All right. Thank you so much. Um I think George started when he was 10. Was that

Georgia? You started when you were 10. Yes. Okay. [laughter] Okay. Uh next item is an update on Brian Road. Yes. I think Uh good afternoon mayor and city council. Uh I want to invite the contractor and the engineer. Our as you all know uh we started Brian Road uh this late summer from business 83 to 495. The contractor is Mr. Javier Vento with Vensor Construction and our engineer is Mr. Javier Inoosa with Javier Noosa Engineering. As you all know this is a $6.2 $2 million project. The original schedule for this project was 18 months, but uh we decided to uh close Brian Road completely so we can expect this project within 12 months. So, we should finalize this project next year uh late summer of next year as the mayor and council promised uh to deliver the community letters to our residents that are adjacent to Brian Road. Even the mayor has delivered them personally every Friday. We're continue to deliver that and also uh we're putting it on our 311 app on the application that we have there in the city of Mission. I know this months are uh they're going to be kind of uh rainy or or cold. There's there's be some instances that we're not going to be able to deliver the the letters on Fridays, but it'll be on our our 311 app. So the the the public can rest assured that uh we'll always be keeping them informed and also we in the bag we have them in Spanish. So so we have been delivering those letters up to

now. Uh we have u Chief Torres was kind to uh flown the drone this uh afternoon. If we can play the the video. So as you can see this is uh in the vicinity of in front of the Brian Elementary which the contractor is going to start excavating it on the Christmas break. The the elementary is going to be out for 3 weeks. The contractor is anticipating to finish the excavation within those three weeks, which they're going to be starting on December 19th. So, they're going to have a couple of excavators uh expediting that work. And also, we already uh communicated with the with the school district. We're going to be working also on their on those intersections just in front of the school district and the uh Brian Elementary, which is Ash and Oak. So, we'll be working on on those intersections and also we're going to be excavating those sections right right on the west side. Uh the contractor is going to be working on those subgrade areas. Uh also uh the contractor continue working on the weekends expediting this project. Uh and also mayor uh we're going to have another town hall meeting at the beginning of next year which is going to be January 5th here at city hall here in the chambers. And as the contractor is continuing to work on the west side, you can see in the west side all the way to Bryce, the Khiche is already lined in that area. So hopefully we have that area uh paved soon. Uh also the the sidewalk, as you can see, the contractor is working on on the sidewalk and cover and gutter. Most of the sidewalk on the west side is already completed. Also, the water line on the east site, it's already almost completed all the way to uh 22nd Street. the the contractor is going to be also paving the area. As you can see right now, you're going to be seeing the contractor already paving the

from 495 south. So, they're hoping to finish all the way to 22nd Street uh before the end of the year. So, we can start uh alleviating some of the traffic on those intersections and also on Gastlo Circle. So, Gastlo Circle can be using more of a uh 22nd Street and the alley that is there. Right now it's already paved all the way to Ursula. So the contractors continue to working on on on the on the roadway. Uh also on the uh the contractor also brought extra extra crews to expedite this project. As you can see uh all the heavy heavy equipment and machinery on on the on the roadway. Uh just a note here uh this video was taken this afternoon. So they were in their lunch hour. That's why you don't see personnel out there. But so you can see all the equipment that they have out there. They have two excavators, two maintainers, a paver, and three rollers. Also, we have uh they have two back host and loaders working on on drainage and working on the inlets right now. As you can see, most of the sidewalk and the retaining walls abing the the properties on Brian Road are completed. Also the irrigation system and landscape system, it's already completed on those sections of of the road. Uh we have gotten a lot of good complaints, if you will,

good complaints, good complaints from the property owners that the contractor has been very proactive in servicing the for example when they have trash or brush, the contractor has been proactive in taking those brush out of the way because that helps them also expedite the the sidewalk and the curb and gutter. Also, they have been pushing the uh the the trash cans all the way to to the roadway so our sanitation department can go and pick it up uh on their schedules. As you can see there, uh the 22nd Street is already ready to pave the turnout on the intersection. And as you can see up ahead, um they have the the hot mixing crew which is uh ready getting ready to pave all the way to to 22nd Street. And that's all I have. Mayor also want to reiterate the date for the town hall meeting which is going to be January the 5th at 5:30 p.m. here in Mission City Hall.

January the 5th or the 6th? The 5th. Yes, it is on the It's on a Monday. Yes. Okay. Yes. Sorry. Mayor, can I ask a question? Yes, absolutely. Uh so JP, I noticed that on some of the sidewalks um you all even went a little bit higher on the side of the the wall of the residents,

the retaining walls. The retaining wall. The retaining wall. Some of it goes a little higher. Yes. So, uh, we did that retaining wall so the embankment on the properties wouldn't have a steep slope and they wouldn't have a hard time mowing their property. So, we made it, uh, flush to their yard and also the contractor took them took it upon theirel to relocate their sprinkler system, their landscape system and and they they did it on their own. So, we were very thankful with the contractor for that. That was basically to prevent erosion of the soil into the roadway.

Thank you, Bobby. It looks It looks um It looks really nice. Yes. Thank you. Okay. Do y'all have anything else to add? No. Okay. Very good. Well, thank you so much. And I think everything is going as smoothly as possible. Um I know that you've been addressing the concerns um on a daily basis. I know you have someone there in the morning uh making sure that that the residents are are informed and uh kept up to date with all the latest changes. So I appreciate that and I think the residents really truly appreciate that too.

So yes, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. [clears throat] All righty. Next item is the report from our Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Hi, good evening, mayor and council. Let's see if they have the presentation. Let's see. Okay, perfect. Okay. Well, wonderful activities happening at the chamber. I'm going to recap a couple of um highlights that we've had. Uh we held our annual member uh holiday appreciation breakfast at the chamber. We went ahead, we know how the holidays, the month of December is always jam-packed with extracurricular activities. So, we went ahead and kicked it off in the month of uh, you know, a couple of weeks ago. So, thank you for everyone coming out and joining us. We're over 400 members strong, and we recognize that uh we should stop and give thanks when we can, and it's important for us to do that once a year. Uh, this morning, we did have a ribbon cutting, an expansion for Easy Cuts. Uh they did have a location that closed down in 2020 uh during the pandemic, but they're uh stronger now. They have more members. So, we're really excited and we celebrated them this morning. We also celebrating Salona Gave uh their milestone uh ribbon cutting uh grand opening and um Upper Valley Art League celebrated their 90th uh milestone celebration. So, we did have a lot of um a lot of artists that have been part of the Upper Valley Art League for a very long time. So, we're really grateful for that. Um we well we're welcoming a couple new members. Um just a reminder that the Chamber of Commerce, we have open enrollment for any members wanting to join any day throughout the year. Uh, so we're welcome we're welcoming back Ranch House Burgers, Collision Masters, Easy Cuts, Taekwondale, and Helping Hands at Home Home Care in town. We do have several uh upcoming events, but I did make an upcoming events calendar for everyone to have. Um, but we do have a grand opening for uh Freedom Bank. They are expanding to missions. We're really excited. Uh, please join us to come celebrate this

milestone. It'll be at 4:30 on December 10th. Uh, Fork to Fit is also celebrating um, and they will be held on December 11th. So, come come by and join us. They're going to have some refreshments. And under Discover Mission, we do have a holiday market, which we have over 30 vendors um, that are local. So, if you still need to do Christmas shopping, come and join us. It's going to be at the Leo Placita. And we will have a Santa and a Grinch on site. And we also have special presentations performance from Mission CISD students and Sherryand High School. And we of course the the celebration continues. It it felt like um this month everybody wanted to just do, you know, a milestone before they wrapped up the year. So of course uh Boot Jack is here on the corner of Conway and the Expressway. Um we're really excited. They're going to have a big program. They're going to have the RGB Vipers cheer team come and join us. They have asked the local schools uh to come and participate. So, some of the students will be participating at this grand uh opening as well. And also, Juan Diego Academy uh they are welcoming the business community and parents to come and um learn about uh the academy and it will be a networking social in the morning. and our upcoming events. We do have our annual health and wellness. Thank you to the city of Mission for partnering us partnering up with us every year to ensure that we have a healthy community as well as Mission Regional Medical Center. It is free and open to the public. Uh the hospital is donating blood work exams that are complimentary. So, anyone who's interested, they uh must fast for 12 hours and they can set up an appointment by giving us a call or signing up online. We do have them on the social media uh channel. So once again, this is the annual health and wellness free fair, it is free and it's

a two-day event from the 13th to 14th. Anybody in the medical industry that wants to promote, we do have some sponsorships, uh, exhibitor booths available. And of course, our annual citrus zip off. Last year we celebrated the inaugural and this year will be our first annual. We're really excited. It will be held at Alyssa's Acres. So we do invite the community to come out. We actually already secured a couple of bartenders in the area. uh Moon Mixology, the local restaurant will be participating and then Bourbon Street Grill

[snorts] um as well as uh Ranch House Burgers. So, we're really excited at the Citrus Sip Off. We will be um showcasing last year's cocktail winner, which was by the Lorettto Beastro and it's Napaloma. So, anyone um is welcome to come. This event is to learn and come taste mission um and it's $100 per entry. And of course, save the date. Our signature business lunchon will be on February 18th. Um and it the topic will be on state of international affairs. We have a wonderful lineup. Uh once we have the lineup confirmed uh we anticipate rolling out the lineup in early January [clears throat] and um we do annual member surveys. So now our surveys are uh open and we do value and and request feedback from our members from our community to talk about their experiences. So this survey is available online. It's available in English and Spanish. So we do invite our members and our community to come and and give us a line so we can continue improving programming. And happy holidays and we'll see everybody next year. That's all I have this evening, Mayor.

Okay. Thank you so much. Thank you. Of course. All right, the next item is our departmental reports. Those were in our packets. Are there any questions or comments? May, I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the reports as presented. All in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 4 Z. And the next item is citizens participation. Uh yes, ma'am. We have uh representatives from Walk with Christ uh organization. They would like to speak on agenda item number 52. Okay.

Good evening. If you could just please state your name. Yes. Good afternoon, your honor. Council. My name is Alfredo. My name is Alfredo Hernandez. I'm uh chaplet for the city of mission by um the Rafuho ministry over here down the street. Good evening. My name is Alfred Hernandez. Um as Maso on behalf of the Glacia Vinoya, we are grateful to present the walk for Jesus Christ. It's a four mile uh walk where we can show the Rio Grande Valley uh the unity between the churches in the valley. here present. We have three uh members of churches uh like Leia Postoica Reo Poer Victoria the Father House from Donna, Texas, myself from Vinoete and we have 10 other churches willing to walk with us for Jesus. Uh not just to show the unity in between the the body of Christ but also to the city or maybe the state. Uh the walk we want to start it in 495 all the way on Conway and we're going to end it up in Alton, Texas in the city of Alton with the police department. Uh we we recently talked to Mr. Vela. He agreed to have a service at the end of the walk and and tons. Um, I I thank you for the time for letting me present this and and that's that's pretty much it.

Thank you so much for being here. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, is there anyone else? No, ma'am. That's all. Okay, we'll move on to um announcements. city managers. Yes. Hi May. I have a couple of announcements. Uh so this Saturday we're having our raised laying event at our veteran cemeteries this December 13th at 9:00 a.m. Uh also we have the mission mega adoption event by the animal shelter to adopt a pet December 13th at 8:00 a.m. just across the street at Parks and Recreation. Also, we're going to have a coffee with mayor on December 19th at 8 a.m. here at the Jitter's Coffee by the seat building. That's all I have.

Okay. Thank you. You have anything? You're good. Thank you. Anything? Okay. No. Okay. All right. Then we will move on to the next item and those are the public hearings, planning and zoning recommendations. Mayor, city council. Good evening. The first item uh for your consideration is a resoning case from agricultural uh district to a townhouse and townhouse residential district to general business district uh for a property along the south side of Griffin Parkway uh just west of Augusta a little bit east of Conway. Uh so this is mostly agricultural with a piece being townhouse district. Here's the aerial of the property. There's two abandoned homes facing a griefing parkway survey photos photos of the property with large oak trees. Uh in the comprehensive planning calls for the north one half to be for commercial uses. Uh so during the during our workshop there were some concerns that the general business district was too intense for that property because there's some town houses uh directly to the east. So I'm adding this graphic that shows the difference the major. So during the workshop a neighborhood commercial was discussed as a possible alternative. So this graphic shows the differences between general business district and neighborhood commercial district. And I highlighted the major what like two major differences. Uh general businesses allows automobile shops as a permitted use and it also allows a bars, cocktail lounges, taverns, saloons as a conditional use as with a conditional use permit. So as you know those those businesses businesses tend to be noisy in nature and so that's

perhaps a reason why this will will not be appropriate for this property due to the proximity to the town houses that are to the east. Uh so this went before the planning commission. There was no opposition from the surrounding property owners and they recommended approval unanimously.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Just please state your name. Uh good evening. My name is Carlos Swanson. I'm with Cross Development out of Carolton. Um so we're looking to purchase this property several different kind of lots right now. We're going to combine them, make it into two lots, and then uh we do develop for several uh automotive related uses. So that's why we're primarily pursuing the C3 zoning. Um we have several different tenants that we do um build for and then um I guess yeah I'm open for any questions that y'all might have on this.

Okay. Um do we have any questions at this time? We can always call you back if there's something comes up. I know um you had touched on noise might be an issue. Um, I've personally taken a um a decibel reading device and gone out to a busy street in Dallas where we have a car wash and just cars constantly going by. That was usually about 65 dB. I then went and stood at our tunnel exit, which is the noisiest part of a car wash cuz there's all the the dryers. Um, and that was able to um I think that was about it, a little bit higher. So even our most worst use case scenario of a car wash, it would not be as loud as what the road case is. So um I just wanted to present that information.

Okay. Thank you so much. Is there anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? All right. Do we have any questions for staff? as well or discussion.

Okay. Is is there opposition to this proposal since the planning and zoning uh [clears throat] uh unanimously approved it? Is there opposition?

Well, we haven't quite I mean we we we're still in that discussion mode, so we haven't heard from the council. Um but please state your name just for the record. I'm Roy Wood. Okay. And I own the property, a part of the property that they're um proposing to change the zoning on. And my particular part of it is about an acre and a acre and a quarter. And it is unique because it has three different zonings on it now.

Mhm. was originally residential and I tore an old house down there that was kind of ratinfested and a barn which is agricultural and then the a very small portion of it was zoned for town houses as well as the remaining portion of property that I own

is zoned for town houses and so uh I've had it on the market several years I'm a real estate broker so had it on the market for several years. I imagine you and I have talked about it before. Yes, we have. And so, uh, I just wondered if there was opposition to it. I haven't heard anything. Uh, and according to you, there's no there's nothing been recorded or or no, y'all sent out 23 letters, I think. Uh, and no one in the neighborhood opposed it. So, of course, I'm in favor of reszoning it,

right? Because I've been paying taxes on it a long time. Yes, you have. Thank you. So, and it took me a while to put that piece of property together. So, I appreciate your concerns and if there's anything we can do to help alleviate any of those concerns, we'd be happy to do it.

Okay. Thank you. All right. Just you have any comments, questions, discussion, anybody making a motion. I just um [clears throat] in discussion in the workshop um we just discussed about um how many car washes there will be in town and so I don't know that is what they're planning to put there. Um where is the next one closest to that? Well, we're we're we're discussing zoning, right? Because we're not we're not we're only discussing zoning.

So, yes. So, at today's agenda item is just to address the the the reszoning request um from the different types actually there's three three zonings uh in that particular property. Um so what what the what the staff is recommending is a C2 which is a basically it's a um um um

neighborhood neighborhood commercial neighborhood commercial right which if you'll bring back that that uh item on on um the differences [clears throat and cough] so as he pointed out as uh Mr. Fantas pointed out the main differences between the C3 and the C2 is that in the C3 you could have an autom automotive repair paint or body shop or or you could have bars, cocktail lounges, taverns, saloons, um dance halls or nightclubs. So these are the allowed uh uses in a C3 zone and um I think if the concern is is to have a C3 next to a R1T zone. Um, so, um, and I agree with Mr. Svantes's opinion that a a C2 C2 would be, uh, would be more appropriate for the for the transition between the R1T and a general commercial zone. So, that that's my my thought on that. Um, but, uh, you know, we would need to discuss it further. I believe we had a a lengthy discussion in the workshop um related to this and the zoning and we looking at all every angle and I believe that C2 would be the most appropriate zoning given its location at this time.

I agree as well. I think uh with the apartments next door and the town homes it probably be better for C2. Okay. All right. Jess, do you have anything else to add? Okay. Can I have a question if I may? Yeah. Go ahead, Troy.

Uh, this workshop you mentioned, when did y'all have that workshop? Our our workshops are are are held u before um our meetings and um before this meeting. Yes. The and and the purpose for that is to to go over uh future items that are coming up on our agendas. Um so it's a it's it gives the staff to an opportunity to present the the items and if we have um specific questions um they can either be asked there or we have time to you know to find out information between then and and the meeting date. So um I believe that that

executive I'm sorry I wouldn't be invited to that. Oh no no it's a it's an open meeting. Yes. Okay. All right. Is u any more any other discussion?

Is there a motion? I'll make a motion uh to convert to C2. Second. Okay, there's a motion and a second to allow a C2 uh zoning uh on this particular item, which is the southwest corner of East Griffin Parkway and Augusta Drive. All in favor say I.

I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously 40. Thank you. That would be ordinance 5740. 5740. Yes. I'm sorry. Thank you. Thank you, Anna. The next item for your consideration is a resoning from agricultural district to single family residential district. This is at the northwest corner of mile mile one south of Losanos road for a proposed single family subdivision and this is just north of Alal Elementary School. Soning agricultural um the property is currently so uh being farmed survey photos of the property that's from Los Evanos. This is the photo from one mile south in line with the comprehensive plan. Uh we did have one one person from the freeway subdivision ac across the street to the east that spoke had some concerns about traffic and property taxes. Uh I believe the concerns were addressed during the PNC meeting. Uh PNC recommended approval uh unanimously.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to the resoning request? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition, please state your name. My name is uh Emo Salenas with M2 Engineering and we're located at 1810 East Griffin Parkway in Mission, Texas. Uh we're the project engineers for for this subdivision and uh it's very similar to the development that we just uh did right across the street to the south. Uh we're proposing a a gated uh private subdivision with two entrances. And so um I think it's something that's very nice in in the area. Uh it's been beautified. I grew up there. So um I think it's looking much better. So um that's all I have to say. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Are there any questions discussed?

May I see the the map and the the entrances? Did we Is this one with the So, the subdivision is later in the agenda. Sorry. And the variance request has been addressed and but I will present that later. My bad. Yes. Okay.

So then this is a resoning request. I'd like to make a motion to approve. Okay. Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the reasonzoning request from AOI to R1. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5741.

Yes ma'am. Okay. Next item. Next is a resoning from agricultural district to general business district. This is on the on the south side of Griffin Parkway uh west of Conway uh just west of El P uh restaurant. Uh so here as you can see in the map the that whole area is on uh general business district. Uh Griffin Parkway is wider here. Uh so it lends more uh for commercial development. photo of the property survey comprehensive plan. There was no opposition and planning and zoning commission recommended approval unanimously.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? I'm back. Uh Carlos Swanson again. Um this is a similar to what we just did except it's adjacent to red but it's or C2 but there's a lot of homes in the rear. Um your argument against mine was that we were adjacent to homes and there's homes next to it on either side. Here it's just in the rear. So I I'm speaking in opposition to this just because it's an unfair incorrect um inconsistent zoning. recommendation. So, I appreciate that.

All righty. Thank you for your comments. Okay. Anyone else like to speak in favor or in opposition? Are there any questions or discussion? Is there a motion? So this is just a reszoning from what is it currently?

Agricultural district to general business district which is in line to the zoning to the east to the to the west and to the north and griefing parkway is wider in this part of town as compared to it has a shoulder. It's a wider cross-section. Mayor I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the resoning request as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and that's ordinance number 5742 and that's 40. Next item, conditional use permit request for an event center uh named Confetti Avenue Party Place. This is on uh south side of Grieffri Parkway just west just east of Goombell Street. Uh no alcohol is proposed in this uh small event center. Share parking. So, it's next to the quality cleaners there. Floor plan really nice in size. Uh, so here's we're recommending approval for one year. Um, there was no opposition from the surrounding property owners. So, PNC recommended approval unanimously.

Okay. Are there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Are there any questions for staff discussion or a motion? May I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the request as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously 40. And that is ordinance number 5743. Next item is a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a guest house um in a residential area. This is on Merlin Drive just east of Stewart. This is the existing home zoning is R1. So this is the floor plan for the proposed guest house and the site plan showing the proposed location of the uh guest house and no encroachment on the setbacks. Uh we're recommending approval for life of the use. There was no opposition from the surrounding property owners. PNC recommended approval unanimously.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? There any questions or discussion? May I'd like to make a um motion to approve as presented.

Second. There is a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and that's ordinance number 5744. [snorts] Next item, this a conditional use permit for a new bar and grill. This is at the proposed Lux Lounge on the east side of Sherry Road just south of P3 in the same commercial plaza as the Taboo Bar and Grill. So that's the location of the proposed bar grill, Lux Lounge, and Distro floor plan, photos of the interior, the menu. Uh we so we added the license security officer as discussed during the workshop and we're asking for your consideration to add an additional condition which will be uh not to charge for parking for the patrons at any time because for Taboo. They've been charging for parking and they're not supposed to do that. So, we're ask we're adding that condition to to this one and Taboo and the the other one they're on your Jetta.

Oh, I've never heard of that. That Okay. Yeah, they're charging for parking and they shouldn't be parking. They shouldn't be charging. It's a shared parking. Okay. All right. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Any discussion, questions? A motion.

I'll make a motion to approve. Okay. Second. There is a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as requested. All in favor say I. I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5745. Next is condition permit for the sale announced high consumption of alcoholic beverages for Malcarita Bar and Grill. This is on South Cherry Road and San Mateo. And that's the plaza with the location photos of the interior. It used to be it used to be Lada 52 before. So now it's they're proposing Malcarida the menu the for food. Uh same thing we we added the license security officer requirements and then that they do not charge for parking just in case.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? There any questions, discussion for a motion?

I'll make a motion to approve. Okay. Is there a second? A second. There's a motion and a second to approve the condition use permit as presented for 401 South Sherry Road. All in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5746. Next item, it's a conditional use permit to a renewal for a portable building at the corner of Taylor and Victoria Avenue. There's a construction company operating out of there. Uh so here's for the landscaping was mentioned during the workshop. Um here's a closeup of the of the landscaping. of a a condition can be added that they enhance

that need to comply with the with the requirements. Okay. Yeah. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? There any questions?

Discussion. Mayor, I have a question. Yes. How long do they plan to have the Are they? So that's that's the is the um so we talked to the applicant. The the applicant desires to to be in this location indefinitely. Uh so he has no plans to relocate. And it's exactly where exactly like at the at the north address

at the northwest corner of Victoria and Taylor 302 South Taylor. This just north of Discount Tire, right? The Discount Tire on the corner.

Yes. So the applicant is uh very happy operating his business from there using that portable building. Uh but uh we can and the um conditional use permit is for how long?

For one year. For one year. Yes. But we can ask uh for for landscaping and give him a few months to to get into the spring. This is his first year that he's applying. No, this is a renewal. Oh, it's already been for how long? One year.

Uh, since 2025. Since Since 2021 2021, I believe. So, it's been a while. Yeah. And he has no intention. This is his plan to stay in this building. That's

Yeah. He told us that he has he's happy there and he has no intentions of relocating. I was under the impression that these type of um um buildings were temporary until they built something or found another. So, I would not I mean I'm inclined to say I'm okay with giving him another year, but I think that he needs to kind of think about what he's going to do because there's other community members or business people that might want to do the same thing. And I don't I want to be fair across the board for everybody. Okay. Uh, so

does he um is he a tenant or does he own the property? I think he owns he owns the property. Okay. So, what I what I can do is have a conversation uh with the applicant tomorrow and tell them uh you really need to build a building or relocate. Uh

because there's a home right next door, right? Yes. Like is it on the same lot the home with that or No. No. Oh, it's separate. Okay. It's a separate lot. But what's right what's right behind

a trailer? Cuz it looks like two little trailers. Like a big trailer and then a half a trailer. What is that? Is it like storage? Yeah, I think it's just like a travel trailer, please. So, what's in the travel trailer? Oh, this one. Yeah.

Does somebody live in that? No, I think he just uses storage. your storage. Oh, yeah.

You want to Is that your motion to Yes. I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented with the making sure that you tell the Yes. the owner of that it could be the last future. Yes. Okay.

Okay. Is it Well, you said the landscaping right in a one year. Yeah. So, it's a a renewal for one year, but that it could possibly be the last renewal. So, I will relay that to the and I um I would like to see maybe some type of workshop to discuss maybe uh coming up with some type of ordinance or how many of these in in the city do we have?

Yes. And that way we can look forward to having something consistent. We can have it at our next workshop. Mhm. Andy J. Okay. All right. Is there a second? Second. Motion. Second. All right. There's a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as requested for one year uh and the additional landscaping requirements to be met. All in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's uh uh ordinance number 5747. Next item, a conditional use permit renewal for a home occupation in a property owned large slat single family residential. So here we have a it's a consignment store and just north of the Sherland High School and the applicant lives in the house and he has the store in the front part front portion of the house at the corner with Sunset and Sherry. They he built a small parking lot in the front. That's the floor plan. So he has the business in the front. He lives in the in the rear. And it's a it's a neat business. Uh,

no opposition. So, we're recommending life of the use. Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? There any questions or discussion? Mayor, I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented for life of use.

Second. There's um a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and that's item number ordinance number 5748. Next item conditional use permit renewal for a drive-thru service window tropical breeze uh on the north side of Griffin Parkway with River Oak. We haven't had any problems here. So we're recommending life of the use.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor in opposition to this request? Are there any questions or discussion? Mayor, I'd like to make a um motion for the recommendation of staff and planning and zoning to approve as presented.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Ordinance number 5749. Next item, a renewal of a conditional use permit to give an RP on a temporary basis to care for an elderly parent. Uh this is in the Mado community on on Lope Street. So that's where the uh daughter is staying and that's that's where the elderly parent lives and the the parents still alive, thank God. So, we're we're asking [snorts] for a two-year renewal.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or uh in opposition to this request? Please come and state your name, please. Good afternoon. My name is Nettles. Um well, I appreciate, you know, the use that you gave me last year. Um, but I am doing what I said I was going to do. I mean, I even have proof of it in my pockets, but I don't want to show nobody cuz it's embarrassing.

Yeah. So, I mean, I don't even buy my shoes because I don't want to waste no money so I can just put everything towards making my mom's life better and that's all I'm trying to do. I ain't got no time to go out. I ain't got no time to buy not even clothes for me. This was handed to me. Mhm.

But yes, ma'am, I really appreciate the council for the time and you know, hopefully I can get this done pretty quick. Yes. Thank you. Thank you for being here. Thank you, ma'am. Okay. Any discussion or questions? A motion.

I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. Second. Here's a motion and a second to approve the condition use permit as presented. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5750. Next item,

the renewal of the conditional use permit for the taboo bar and grill. Yes. Thank you. Thank you. We added the condition about the licensed security officer as discussed during our workshop and then we're asking for you to consider an additional uh condition about the parking not to charge for parking.

Okay. and is our recommending a one-year permit. Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? There any questions or discussions? Mayor, I'd like to make a motion as presented. Up for approval.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the conditional use permit as presented. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5751. Next item is a an ordinance a zoning ordinance amendment to the neighborhood commercial zoning category to not require uh businesses like banks, mortgage companies and insurance and real estate uh companies to have to get a conditional use permit. They will be uh permitted uses and so this will streamline the process for those types of permits in that zoning. um is our efforts to stream streamline our process for commercial permits.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request for this uh amendment?

There any questions? I just have a question. Mr. said about this when it comes like when are you going to know when when a business is going to come in if they're not going to come and apply for anything? There's no way of the city finding out. So they're supposed to come in for a business license. Okay. So you'll just Yeah. So that's that's when u we make him get a conditional use permit if

So it'll just be the business license from now on. Yes. If if that's the zoning or general business district if it's that type of business, uh it will be they just have to comply with the building and fire codes and you're good to go. And do other cities have something comparable to what we're about to do?

Yeah. So, in my previous experience with different cities, a non required condition use permit for for that type of business. Okay. So, this this makes it better. Okay. Mayor, I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the amendment as presented. All in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5752. Okay. The next item is our consent agenda. And those are items number 20 through through 52.

52. Okay. Yes. Son, would you read all the items, please? Yes, ma'am. Just to have them on the record. Absolutely. Uh the first item. Oh, you want a motion first, mayor? That that'll be good. Okay. I'd like to make a motion as discussed in our workshop and we saw it tonight um for approval.

Okay. Second. Okay. So, there's a the floor is yours, Anna. A motion and a second to approve the consent agenda as presented. And these items are item number 20, approval of um November 12 minutes. Item 21, acknowledge receipt of minutes. Item 22, request by the county of Idalgo to the use Banworth gym and Mission Parks and Recreation for the 2026 joint primary and primary runoff election. 23 is approval of resolution number 2021 uh dedicating certain city- owned land as public rightaway for the purpose of Taylor Road phase 1 project. 24, authorization to solicit bids for the purchase of odor control chemicals. 25, authorization to execute first one-year renewal for liquid emulsion polymer. Item 26, authorization to award bid for seal coat pavement services. Item 27, authorization to award bid for striping pavement markings and crack seal services. Item 28, authorization to approve 100% free waiver application for Sherland ISD top 10 banquet. Item 29, authorization to accept grant award from the office of the governor for FY26 general victim assistance grant program. Item number 30, authorization to submit a grant application to United States Tennis Association for the Tennis Venue Services Grant in the amount of $60,000. Item 31, approval of resolution 2022, authorizing the Mission Police Department to submit an agreement for temporary closure of state rideway for the Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade. Uh item number 32, authorization to release two 2020 Ram 1500 Classic four-wheel drive Clue Clap Tradesman units and one 2020 Ram 1500. Item 33, authorization to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for FY27 commercial motor vehicle grant in the

amount of $45,000. Item 34, authorization to submit a grant application to Texas Department of Transportation for the FY27 STEP comprehensive inform enforcement grant in the amount of 45,000. 35. Authorization to submit FY27 grant application for 150,000 to the Texas Department of Transportation. Item 36, authorization to accept grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for FY26 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant. Item 37, authorization to accept grant award for FY25 from Best Friends Animal Society Foundation in the amount of $10,000. Item 38, authorization to enter into mutual aid agreement between city of mission fire EMS and Loadar ambulance for EMS provider services. 39 approval of second amendment to interlocal agreement between city of mission fire EMS and IDA county office of emergency management for emergency medical services. Item 40, authorization to finance a 2500 HD 2026 Chevy Silverado and a 2026 Chev Chevy Silverado. Both units fully equipped from DNM commercial leasing. And this is uh financed for a total of 5 years at a cost of 341845 for 5 years. Item 41, approval and authorization via interlocal agreement to pay the FY2526 radio subscription to Rio Grandandy Valley Communications Group totaling 90,000 and to ratify the police department portion of 65,280. Item 42, authorization to purchase minor equipment to be utilized for our brush trucks from Sydney's Martin at an estimated cost of $76,6358.

Item 43, PD plat approval subject to conditions for Holland Estate subdivision phase three. Item 44, plat approval subject to conditions for the proposed Lasimmas and Benson Palm phase 1 private subdivision. Item 45, plat approval subject to conditions for the proposed Mission Park Trail subdivision being a subdivision of Hidden Hills Estate Subdivision. Item 46, plat approval subject to conditions for the proposed estates at Bryant subdivision. Item 47, plat approval for Tanglewood Adventum Palm phase 5 subdivision. Item 48, plat approval Soma Rent subdivision phase 2. Item 47 is approval of resolution 20. Help me 2021. 2021 distributing 64 authorized votes for the election of appraisal district board of directors. Item 50 authorization to acquire and finance a Peterbuilt 520 hy front end loader unit from rush trucks um via uh from local government section 271 for a total cost of $398,000. 51, approval ofou between city of mission and the state of Texas for all special response teams under state of Texas emergency management assistance teams. And item 52, approval for procession route for walk with Christ on January 24, 2026 along Conway Avenue from GI Griffin Parkway to Alton Police Department. Okay. So all in favor of all the consent items that were just read say I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. May I just say something? I want to thank staff for all the hard there's a bunch of grants that were mentioned and chief is outside. I just want Yes. Thank all of y'all for all your hard work and and and the grants. So 21. Um and I'd just like to recognize Mr. Richard Gatisa that is here. um he is um um on the ballot for our appraisal district. So just thank you for being here. Richard, if you want to say a few words, you can.

Thank you, mayor, and uh city council members and uh staff. My name is Richard Agata. I uh am on the board of directors of the Algo County Appraisal District. I've been there for uh decades now, three decades. and um started when the uh entity had less than $1 billion in assets. Today we're proud to say they're about $70 billion in assets in the Elgo County

and that does not include city halls and schools and universities and things of that nature. In any case, um I'm up for reelection again and I'd uh ask for your vote and support and thank you very much for recognizing me. Thank you. Happy holidays. Thank you. Likewise. Okay, next item uh number 53, Mr. Cantes.

So this uh this is the Laguna Heights subdivision that we discussed the the zoning the the subdivision has been redesigned. Okay. So the no varianc is needed anymore. So that's the original submitt and as you can see the very short connection to western street to the east. So this is the revised uh submitt. Now it's a 250 ft uh distance between the entrance and western street which is twice the minimum. Um and so here you have the before and after. And the after is is very very nice.

Yes. So we're asking for approval subject to conditions. Yes. Okay. That that was a this looks really really good. So thank you so much for for work of art on the right. Yes. Turned out. Yeah. Very nice. Thank you. Okay. Any questions? A motion. May I make a motion to approve as presented?

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the um um the plat as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously 40. Thank you. And the next item is board appointments. That's Miss Anna. Uh yes, ma'am. We had the final list um which is being passed out um at this time. These are board appointments. These are terms expired December 31st, 2025 and resignations. On the ambulance board, we're reappointing Mr. Mr. Dawson, Mr. Patina, Dr. Melendez, and Mr. Brown. Citizens Advisory Committee, we had a resignation, so a recommendation is to appoint Bernice Mariel Gonzalez, who has expressed interest in serving. Civil service, uh, reappoint Mr. Gumo. Keep mission beautiful, reappoint Luis Ortega Cesar Aguilar, and appoint Christy Gonzalez to the vacant position. Parks and Recreation reappoint Mark Minton and Maggie Wajard Pñena. Uh planning and zoning commission appoint David Julian Varial and reappoint Kevin Michael Sanchez. Sherry Municipal Golf Course appoint Benjamin Laauo and Tom Lee. Spear Memorial Library Board reappoint Cynthia Leon, Elizabeth Garza, and Perry Anne Huntley. uh tax increment reinvestment board reappoint Dennis Berison Hector Moreno and Albert Chapa and appoint uh Dr. Noel Gara uh to replace Ephraim Rea who resigned from the board. Uh traffic safety committee reappoint Rodulo Trevinho Gilbert Salinas and appoint Orlando Baretta to replace Brandon Laauo who resigned. And lastly, uh, zoning

board of adjustments reappoint Ombberto Gara and Dolly Elisondo and mayor, we have spoken to everybody that is being reappointed and they did wish to uh, continue to serve. Okay. So, that's the list. Is there any discussion on motion? May I make a motion to approve the boards? Board appointments as presented.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the board appointments as presented. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you. Next item.

Good evening, mayor and councel. Uh, next item is the acceptance of the quarterly report of investments for the quarter ending June 30th and September 30th, 2025, including the interest earned. Acceptance of the quarterly report required the by the public funds investment act uh section 2256.023 of the Texas government code on the total investment for the quarter ending June 30th and September 30th. The total activity in the investment balances for the period were 8 million dollar in increases and a total decreases of 6,182,79759 with a net of 1,8172041 for the quarter ending combined June 30th and September 30th 2025. The total interest earned on all funds year to date was $250,29838. staff and co-inter city managers recommend acceptance.

Okay. Are there any questions? I'd like to approve as presented. Second. There's a motion and a second to accept the quarterly report of investments um as presented. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously.

Next item is a presentation of the September 2025 budget. Yes, mayor. It's a budget to action report. Basically, this is for presentations only. Due to the size of this report, we're going to be sending out in the Friday email package. Okay. All righty. This was just a presentation. So, there's no motion for that item. Next item number 57.

Mayor Council, Mr. Teras uh authorization to submit written notice to the Texas coalition for affordable power stating the city of mission's intent to exit TCAP upon completion of the current energy procurement cycle ending December 31st, 2027. The city of Mission is currently participating in TCAP under a professional services agreement and a community uh commercial electricity services agreement through December 30 through December 31st, 2027. TCAP has notified participating members that any entity wishing to discontinue participation in the next energy procurement cycle running from 2028 to 2032 must submit formal written notice no later than December 31st, 2025. Submitting timely notice allows the city to complete the current procurement cycle without penalty while ensuring the city is not included in the TCAP's future electricity procurement. Staff is seeking authorization to issue the required written notice indicating the city emissions intent to exit TCAP at the conclusion of the current energy procurement cycle on December 31st. Um, this action does not terminate the existing agreement early and does not trigger early termination damages. The city will continue receiving TCAP services through the end of the current cycle.

Okay. Mayor, I I I would like to take this into executive session. I have a question for our attorney. Okay. Uh we can do that. All right. Uh we'll just go to the next item. Yes, ma'am. So discussion regarding section 500.06 the city of mission personnel policy related to vacation leave. So, as everybody's aware, this this item is presented to allow for a comprehensive review of the current provisions, address any operational concerns or inconsistencies, and determine whether amendments, clarifications, or updates to the policy are warranted to ensure uniform application across all city departments and alignment with organizational needs. So, as discussed, this is regarding our our vacation policies.

Okay. I'd like to take that into um executive as well. So, um, there being no other further business on this agenda, um, I'll take a motion to go into executive session.

I'll make a motion. Second motion and a second to go into executive session. All in favor say I. I. All post say no. Motion carries unanimously.

Bye bye. Bye. Oh my god, it's on. motion to go back into May I'd like to make a motion to reconvene. Second there's a motion and second to reconvene. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. I believe that there is no action on the executive session item. So is there a motion to adjurnn? I move second motion and a second to adjurnn. Um all in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Oh yes. Yes. I'm sorry. Number 50. The teacup. Yes. The teac table. So we haven't taken a vote yet. No. So, I'm going to move to item number 57.

Set aside that motion. Good call. I'm setting aside motion. So, the the [clears throat] item uh 57 was the authorization to submit written notice to Texas Coalition and Affordable Power, Inc. Um to um in reference to the intent to exit the TCAP. And is there a motion?

Mayor, I'd like to make a motion as recommended by staff. Second. There's a motion and a second to um move forward with the exiting uh the TCAP um program. All in favor say I. I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries 30. And the ex next item 58. Um can I have a motion to table? I motion to table item 58 related to the vacation policy. Second. Their motion is second to table item 58. All in favor say I. I I

All post say no. Motion carries unanimously um 300. And now the motion that's on the floor is to adjourn the meeting. All in favor say I. [clears throat] I. All post say no. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you. Thanks J.