City Council - Regular Meeting

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for being here. It is 4:31 and today's date is Tuesday, February the 24th, 2026. I'm calling this meeting to order and Miss Establish form. Uh, yes ma'am. It's a little loud. Uh, Mayor Nory Garza,

present. Mayor Prom Ruben Flata, present. Councilwoman Jessica Ortega, present. Councilwoman Marissa Gerlac, present. Councilman Alberto Vea, present. Mayor, we've established quorum. Okay. Thank you. Uh, next item is invocation and pledge of allegiance. Please stand. Heavenly Father, we come before you today with gratitude for the opportunities to serve our community. Help us act with integrity, fairness, and compassion. Always seeking the greater good of the community we are entrusted to serve. Bless our city, its employees, its leaders, and every resident who calls it home. In your precious name we pray.

Amen. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Uh, next item is the disclosure of conflicts of interest. Miss Anna, has anything? We have none. Okay. Thank you. Uh, presentations. We'll be moving on to that. The first one is a presentation of a check from Walmart to friends of the Spear Memorial Library.

Hello. Good afternoon. I am honored today to stand before you with wonderful news for our city and our community. This is a promise. This is an investment going forward. This grant reflects Walmart's commitment for education and our community. First, I would like to start off by saying thank you to the library staff and volunteers for their commitment and dedication. To the community, thank you for allowing Walmart to be a part of this journey. We are proud to serve not only as a retailer but as a partner in our community. Our library is a hub for students completing homework, job seekers completing their resume or senior citizens exploring new hobbies going forward. This is our commitment. This fund directly supports our mission to ensure that every resident regardless of their age, background, or income has the knowledge and opportunity. I am deeply grateful for Walmart, my employer, in recognizing the value and the need in our community. Together, we can continue opening doors, but most importantly, opening one book and one page at a time. Thank you.

Thank you. Would anybody else like to speak? Yes, I'm going to speak. Okay. And just for the audience to know, you can't see the check, but it's for 21,500.

Thank you. So that's amazing. It's wonderful. Can you hear me? It's wonderful the accomplishments that uh 194 our community women got involved in in starting a library then. So I'm very proud to say for this donation we will be able to accomplish um a library literacy digital literacy initiative which will expand a success technology provide hands-on training and open new doors of opportunities to our community. Partnerships like this make the lasting impact. When businesses and community organizations come together amazing things happen. Thank you for believing in our library and in the people of mission. We are truly grateful for the 21,500 grant for the generous donation from Walmart. Thank you. Take a picture.

Okay. We'd like to take a picture. Yes. Okay. Congratulations. Good job. Make a space. We made space for you. Everybody ready? Two and three.

Thank you. Yes. Yes. Okay, the next item is the 80th anniversary of our Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor, Council, if I can uh please the uh chamber uh staff and the chamber board if they'd like to join me up here. The proclamation reads as follows. Since 1946, the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, GMCC, has served as a premier advocate for Mission Texas, acting as a regional leader in strengthening vital bational ties through the mission also international gateway. Whereas for 80 years, the Greater Mission Chamber has remained a cornerstone of the Rio Grandandy Valley's economic developing development, championing the unique spirit of the home of the Ruby Red Grapefruit and fostering an environment where agriculture, retail, and international trade flourish side by side. Whereas the GMCC has evolved over eight decades into a dynamic hub for networking, professional development, and community advocacy, consistently empowering its more than 400 active members through innovative programming and a vision for a sustainable future. Whereas throughout these eight remarkable decades, the board of directors has served as a visionary foundation for the organization, guiding the chamber to successfully meet the rigorous standards of the US Chamber of Commerce and achieve the national accreditation for the first time in its 80year history. Por as this milestone anniversary honors generation of leadership dedicated to making mission Texas a premier designation to live, work and play while significantly contributing to a superior quality of life for all residents. Now therefore, be it resolved by the city council of the city of mission that we do hereby proudly recognize the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 80th

anniversary and extend our deepest appreciation for its steadfast contributions to our businesses, our citizens, and the prosperous future of our community. Proclaimed on this the 24th day of February, 2026. Okay. Mayor, I move to approve the proclamation.

Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the proclamation as read and presented. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you. Thank you and congratulations.

Good afternoon, Madame Mayor and Council. On behalf of the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, the board of directors, our dedicated, wonderful staff, and our membership, it is an honor to celebrate 80 years of service to the city of Mission. The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, established in 1946, shortly after World War II, the chamber was founded by local business leaders who sought to organize efforts and promote commerce and attract visitors to this very beautiful city. In its early years, the chamber focused on agriculture and trade, particularly supporting the citrus industry, which serve the cornerstone of our region's economy. Chamber also played a key role in branding mission as the home of the ruby red grapefruit, a legacy that continues to shape our image and our identity even today. Since its founding, the chamber has remained a driving force in promoting local businesses and fostering economic growth and strengthening the community we call home. We are proud today to stand before you and grateful for the partnerships that we have sustained and we have been strengthened with. Behind me are the board of directors which are volunteers. All of us which care deeply wholeheartedly about the growth of our city and the well-being of our business. We continue to work hard together to make mission a thriving place to live, work, and grow. And so this celebration is not only for us, but it is for this whole community to celebrate. For 80 years is wonderful. And 80 years says a lot. There's a wonderful history behind it and we thank you for the wonderful support that you continuously offer us each year for it is through your support and also the

support of the citizens of mission that the greater mission chamber of commerce continues to grow and prosper. We look forward to continue to serve our business owners and our membership as well. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else? Okay, we'll go down for a picture. Congratulations. Okay. The next item is a proclamation for engineers week.

Uh is Miss Sarah Deberry here with us? Maybe not. But we do have a very special engineer with us today, Mr. JP Terasas, our co-inum city manager. Uh, and also Mr. Edgar Gonzalez here,

but Mr. Teras Oh yeah, that's right. We have two that are here today. Any other engineers? Two in the back back there. My son

and engineers week The proclamation reads as follows. Whereas the National Society of Professional Engineers initiated Engineers Week in 1951 to highlight the important role engineers play in making a difference in our world. Whereas engineers use their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creating and innovative ways to fulfill society's needs. Engineering is all around us. From roads and bridges we travel on to the cars and planes we use to ride around. Often unseen, the cleverness of engineering makes our lives easier and safer. Whereas engineers face the major technological challenges of our time. From rebuilding towns devastated by natural disasters, cleaning up the environment and assuring safe, clean, and efficient sources of energy to designing information systems that will speed our country into the future. Whereas engineers are encouraging our young mathematics, technology, engineering, and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge, we will look more than ever to engineers and their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Whereas engineering is a lifelong commitment to making a difference, this week is a great opportunity to recognize and appreciate everything engineers do in our communities. whereas the city of mission is proud to recognize and we commend their tireless efforts and we extend our gratitude for their positive impact in our city. Now therefore, we

the city council of the city of mission do hereby proclaim the week of February 22nd to 28, 2026 as engineers week in the city of Mission and encourage all residents to appreciate an engineer and encourage an inspiring engineer to pursue their dreams. Proclaimed on this 24th day of February, 2026.

Mayor, I move to approve the proclamation as red. Second. There's a motion and a second to approve the proclamation as read. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you. And JP, we promise to spoil you this week.

And if I may cons just a couple of words. I would like to thank the engineering department for all their hard work and dedication. I know it gets very active in the hurricane season. They're the first ones to get the phone calls at 2:30 in the morning. I want to thank Mr. Edgar Gonzalez who is our engineer and spearheading this department for his continued collaboration with other departments. He's a really really asset to this organization in reviewing uh drainage reports, subdivisions, uh surveys, all of our consultants and and development that we have here in the city of Mission. So, I want to thank Mr. Edgar Gonzalez for his hard work and dedication.

I'm going to need you guys to come back up for the picture, Jesse. Is that

No animals? All right. Who's gonna hold on to the other side of this? JP JP Sorry, almost took your turn.

Okay, the next item is a report from our Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Do we have the Good evening, Mayor and Council? I'm not sure if we got the presentation going. We do. Okay, perfect. Okay, so here's our monthly report uh for the um Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Um you know, the chamber advocates for tourism and supports uh local businesses through promotion, advocacy, and networking opportunities. So a few recaps for this month um is we celebrated the grand opening um of uh Sabat Learning Institute which is a new licensed daycare um in the area. They do have open enrollment and it is enhancing our daycare uh industry in the area. We also um accompanied the Mission Housing Authority on their latest milestone project which we took the moment to recognize everyone that contributed to ensuring that this new build would be wonderful. So, congratulations to the Mission Housing Authority on their uh Anakua Village apartments and they are available for rent now.

Yes. Yes, they are. And then continuing on um we did celebrate um um a studio JFM which is a business in the RGB that is one of its kind. Uh this expertise is not found locally and it is focused on pre and postnatal fitness. So any mommies to be, they actually have a fitness center specifically for them. So um it is located in the Lorettto Plaza. So congratulations to them and congratulations to us to having it in the real Grand Valley, first of its kind. And congratulations to Eddie Stacos uh which had a wonderful groundbreaking a milestone and it's actually their first location that's a new build where they get to design and build uh from the ground up. So congratulations and we're looking forward to their awesome tacos. And in our destination marketing organization, our discover mission, um we celebrated our first annual uh Texas um oh the citrus sip off. Um and we highlighted local tourism uh cocktail competition and congratulations to Ancestral for taking home the um the winner, the winning cocktail of the year. And then second place was Moonixology Restaurant which is also uh here in Mission. And third place was Ranch House Burgers. And um we also celebrated Ranch House Burgers with the best booth decorated. So congratulations to our local um our local restauranteers. And we're hoping to continue the growth of this program um and and support um highlighting the eat and play part of the tourism. And we this month we celebrated 11 new members in the community. So we do invite um we want to remind the community and the businesses you don't only have to be from mission you can be from around the area that um we are a resource for businesses uh and our memberships start at 299 annually. So

congratulations for everybody joining us this month. Um our annual celebration is here for our winter Texan fiesta. Um it's important to recognize the winter Texans and all of their contributions that they do to our local economy. Uh so uh we also want to thank the city of mission uh because of the city of mission and your partnership we are able to recognize them and give them a fiesta before they head back home. Um uh we also want to thank the mission regional medical center and winter Texan times for partnering with us as well. So uh we will be celebrating our winter Texans uh next Friday. Uh we're going to unveil the Leria Discover Mission T-shirt. So be sure to come by and visit us. We'll have them for $5. We're going to have live music, a vendor market, and we are because of our donation of our donors, uh, we're able to donate 1,000 complimentary meals to the first attending. So, we actually do have Chick-fil-A and Peter Piper as partners. So, we do invite you all to come come on by. And in honor of the women's history month, uh, the chamber is celebrating its first annual women on the mission program. So, we um are um available for sponsorships and information. We do sell tickets. We do encourage the community to come on by. It does include a a leadership and women's lunchon, and it's going to highlight financial literacy and wellness and self-care tips. Um and and and more information. So, we do want to highlight and encourage all the young ladies to come join us as well. And um upcoming celebration, come by and celebrate with us. We do have a grand opening for RGB Thrift on the 26th and South Texas uh Children's Hospital. There are our members and our investors. They are celebrating their 20th um anniversary uh celebration. So, uh come out, you know, kudos to them and that's happening on March 4th. And lastly, upcoming member perks. We do

have a member mixer happening at our very own Ranch House Burgers on the 4th. um and also a lunch and learn empowerment session by Dr. Adam. These are complimentary to members. Um and we also want to um invite our members and remind them that um through your membership uh we do have access to our annual member surveys. There's two surveys available for our membership right now and that's one of them is on advocacy and legislative affairs on how the chamber can advocate for the members and the second one is on the experience of your membership and what we can do to improve and of course business annual award nominations happen we recognize our businesses every every October so they we do have the nominations open year round for business of the year business leader of the year and the nonprofit of the year and if you're not already following us, please be sure to to to follow us on social media. And that wraps our our report this month, Mayor.

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

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Next item is citizens participation. Miss Anna. Uh yes ma'am. We do have uh six people that have uh signed up and I will start by uh everybody will have uh three minutes and we will have a timer. um that the uh city charter section 2.36C on rules of decorum states persons addressing the council any person who willfully utters loud threatening or abusive language or engages in any disorderly conduct which would impede disrupt or disturb the orderly conduct of the meeting or other proceeding shall be called to order by the presiding officer. And if such conduct continues, may at the discretion of the council be ordered barred from further audience before the council for that particular meeting. No one shall in their utterances or actions be disrespectful to anyone else, public speaker, city staff or city council. I will be uh calling out in the order that we received them. And so the first um citizens participation is April Flowers. Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. In recent weeks, many individuals have claimed deep concern for TCF. Unfortunately, their actions tell a very different story. Instead of supporting this historic and beautiful celebration, they've fueled chaos and division at a time when our community should very simply be united. I speak today not only as a TCF board member, but as a King's wife, a King's daughter-in-law, a contestant mom, and a business professional actively working in the citrus industry. 20 years ago, my husband and I invested our life savings into what is now the very last family-owned and operated conventional citrus packing shed of a commercial nature in Texas. And it's housed right here in Mission. Ever since that day, that business has put a roof over our head and food on our plates. So, while a lot of people like to pretend that they care about the fiesta and our industry, we are living it day in and day out. It is never not a concept, a topic of conversation in our house. This is our livelihood, our profession, and our industry. And the behavior we've seen from certain adults in this community is embarrassing to that profession. it. I'd like to address a few circulating concerns by these people. First, there's a claim that Fiesta is a financial drain, and that is simply false. We outf fundraised by $58,000. So, our revenue exceeded our expenses by $58,000 this year. That does not count one penny of the money allocated by the city to us. Second, regarding the complaint that was leaked immediately following our last meeting that was shared in closed session. It should have only been revealed through an open records request. I'm so disappointed that that happened. The complaint is simple, though, and it

simply asks that every member of the council follow your city charter. The charter requires that if you have a valid concern, you go through your city managers. What is unacceptable is the intimidation of our board, our director, and attempts to stir up conflict. Even after that complaint was filed, Miss Ortega, you again disregarded the charter by contacting the king's representative. If there are concerns, the proper channels exist, and we ask that you use them. Finally, it's incredibly unfortunate that we even have to talk about this today. We should be celebrating the outstanding young women representing our fiesta, not chasing these scandals that don't actually exist. There is no misconduct on our behalf. There is no conspiracy. There is no scandal. But what we do have is a leaky city council and individuals who believe they are above the rules.

Mayor to have a point of order. I feel that she has attacked me enough and I'd like for her it to stop. So at this time she'll she'll need a couple whatever seconds we took from her right now. But just reminder of the the order of decorum. There's no personal attacks. Um no naming specifically of anybody and keep it you know

noted please. Thank you. Absolutely. I urge the city council to restore order and hold all of its members accountable. This is your responsibility to your community.

I know I'll probably botch your last name, sir. My apologies. Dant Dante Khalesi. Okay. Sorry. Good afternoon, council. My name is Dante Galati. I'm the president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association or TIPA based here in Mission, Texas. I have 26 years of experience in the industry and have worked for citrus companies in Mission including Real Queen Citrus and Paramount aka Wonderful Citrus. And in my current role, I'm an industry advocate and work on behalf of the entire region's fresh produce industry. This includes the products grown in Texas and the nearly 14 billion pounds of fresh produce that enter our borders from foreign countries. I also have the honor of serving as the 89th King Citrus, a position bestowed upon me by my industry peers. While I am new to my role as king, I am not new to the role of being an advocate or representing the industry in public forums. Please know that I speak today with the approval of the Kings Association. First, let it be known that the Kings Association is incredibly appreciative of the incredible job being done by the city of Mission, the TCF board, the city council, and importantly, the TCF director, Miss Amy Tiharina. Over the last few years, we have seen a marked and incredible growth and improvement of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Events like the parade of oranges is a tribute to the legacy citrus and agriculture has played in this community and the incredible leaders of mission the city employees and our director Miss Tiharina are directly responsible for that growth. So on behalf of the Kings Association we thank you all for the honor you do our industry and we hope that the city of Maharina will continue to grow and keep this tradition alive and strong. Second the Kings Association has at no time called into question the performance of the director of the city. There are reports that the Kings Association has expressed concerns or dissatisfaction. This is false. As I stated previously, the Kings are thrilled with the direction and we hope the city and importantly the community continue to support the growth and the timehonor

tradition, especially as we reach for the milestone of 90 years next year. Finally, it is the hopes of the King's Association that this matter at hand be resolved quickly and without further escalation. The fact that the legitimacy of the duchesses, princesses, and the pageant event itself has now come into discussion is very concerning. The expansion of this program to now honor so many young candidates from around the valley should be a testament to the performance of the incredible partnership that we have here today. So, I thank you again for the opportunity to speak. I thank you all for your help in growing this event, and it is our sincere hope that we continue to see success. Thank you. Please keep in mind that our ordinance also states that members of the audience nobody shall engage in disorderly conduct which includes clapping. So I'm going to ask that you please reserve your clapping. Abstain from doing that. You have all been warned and if that happens again, we will have to enforce our ordinance and have you removed.

All right, TJ Flowers. Good afternoon, Mayor Nori Garza Council. My name is TJ Flowers. I'm the vice president of Lonear Citrus Growers. I'm also the 84th King Citrus and proud member of the Kings Association, which is the cornerstone of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Since 1932, we've had 89 kings, 89 queens, hundreds of princesses in her courts, thousands of duchesses participating in the 94y year history of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. And God willing, we'll soon get to celebrate the 100red-year anniversary of this beautiful valley tradition. A lot of people don't realize, but the entire purpose of the TCF is actually to promote the Texas citrus industry. It also shines a bright light on the city of Mission, home of the ruby red grapefruit. and it has provided generations of mission citizens with the enjoyment of parades, floats, funf fairs, product, costume shows, pageantss, and balls. Now, what I'm about to say won't mean anything to anonymous, cowardly online purveyors of gossip and misinformation whose only goal is to create strife in the community and to attempt to tear down a beautiful organization that has taken over 90 years to create. But there's an old saying, anyone can tear down, but it takes talent to build up. And the TCF has been a showcase for local valley talent for almost 100 years. And I'm not just talking about the kings. In fact, the primary concentration of talent within the TCF is revealed in the pageant contestants. These duchesses, court, queen, etc. are the future of the RGV. They represent the best and the brightest treasure that we have. From the Duchess of Grain Sorghum in Makook to the Duchess of Delta waters in Hargill and all points in between, these talented young women come from all

corners of the valley diligently prepare for five months prior to the fiesta and then of course they serve for one year after the fiesta representing the Texas citrus industry by attending parades, events, schools, and even the state capital. So for them, it's the experience of a lifetime. They make lifelong friendships, begin networking and learn skills that they carry into adulthood and while the shining and all the while shining a beautiful light on the Texas citrus industry and the city of Mission and the entire RGB. So, who could possibly disparage such a fantastic organization doing so much good? I would argue only the uninformed. The TCF has always had its own board of directors, rules, bylaws, and traditions that include local judges and crossgenerational participation. Who better to support the Texas citrus industry if not the families and local residents who are willing to put forth the effort to serve and participate. So, I would like to thank the people of the city of Mission, Mayor Nory Garza, and the council members who have supported the TCF in a constructive way. And we should all be thankful for the hard work and professional dedication of the executive de director of TCF, Amy Tiedina, her staff, and all of the board of directors. Fiesta events are bigger, more beautiful, more organized, and attendance and sponsorships are up. If you've noticed a positive difference at these events over the last few years, it's because there has been. And if you can't see the benefit of the current leadership of TCF, it's because you don't want to.

The future is definitely bright. Apologize for interrupting. No problem. Thank you. Thank you. Uh the next one is Marina Salenas. Good evening,

Mayor members of the council. I am here today more than anything because I am terrified, terrified of what our city has become and is becoming. I stand before you today as a taxpayer, an educator, and a lifelong member of this community. I am deeply concerned about the city's continued involvement and use of taxpayer dollars to operate the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Recently, I was falsely accused of operating an anonymous Facebook page and making defamatory statements, claims that are completely untrue and made without evidence. When accusations like this are thrown around and recklessly, it highly highlights exactly why the city should not intertwined with this type of event. Taxpayer dollars should never support an organization that fuels division, drama, and ongoing controversy. The issue will not go away. It certainly won't. It will resurface year after year because of the nature of pageantss and internal conflicts pulling attention away from real issues. Our city should be focusing on issues that impact all residents. I want to address a complaint that has been made between the Texas Citrus Fiesta and the Boys and Girls Club. A comparison, I'm sorry. These two are not the same. The Boys and Girls Club serves our entire community. It provides a safe space for children, supports working families, and delivers measurable benefits to the public. The Texas Citrus Fiesta, on the other hand, services a very limited group. It is not inclusive of the broader community, and it does not provide the same kind of essential year-round services that justify public funding or city operations. My late father served as mayor for this city for 20 years, and he understood

this distinction clearly. He never allowed the city to take over this event for this very reason because he knew it would bring unnecessary conflict. A place the city in the middle of controversy that does not benefit the public as a whole. I am my father's daughter and exactly like him, I am afraid of speaking the truth nowhere. I will tell anybody at any time what I want to say. I don't hide behind any anonymous page and I challenge anybody to bring evidence of such. As a taxpayer, we will not be silenced. We expect transparency, accountability, and responsible use of public funds. I urge this board to reconsider the city's role in operating the Texas Citrus Fiesta and to focus your efforts on matters that impact our whole city. I listened to your prayer, Mr. Plata, and I loved it where you asked God to bless us and to help us service the whole community as a whole. And I completely agree. I ask God that every night. And I think my dad built a beautiful city. And I hope all of you continue to do that. I know you served with him. And I hope you learned something. Thank you,

Norma Sanchez. Good afternoon. Um, my name is Norma Sanchez. I come here as a taxpayer and a retired city employee. I'm a retiree and a former board member of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. I have never been so disappointed in the leadership of the city and the Texas Citrus Fiesta as I am today. I am currently a substitute teacher at Lial Elementary School. I have seen firsthand the time, effort, pride, and dedication that these students, teachers, parents, and staff put into creating the float for the Texas Texas Citrus Fiesta. They have participated in over 20 years, year after year, creating a float. They have won many awards which are very evident when you walk into our school. How they proudly display the awards in the trophy case in the main hallway. Students who ride in the floats have the full support of their families in purchasing outfits and costumes and whatever the students need to ride on that float. After all the hours they put in after school on their own time. They do it not just for recognition but to be part of a community tradition that was supposed to uplift our students and to continue the tradition. That is why I was shocked and disturbed that our float which has won many awards year after year was not even judged much less looked at. and not only Lead Elementary but other elementary schools as well because I contacted each and every one of them. I requested through open records to see the score sheets to see how they can improve for next year

and I was advised that there was no score sheets available. I asked Amy Thiharina again. I spoke to Oscar Martinez and he said he would look into it. He had Amy to hitting a contact me and she told me that there was no score sheets that when she started she started from the bottom up that there was nothing but yet again last year we won based on the score sheet. So, how is it? My question to you is, how is it that other floats were awarded? How were they judged? Floats that had nothing to do with the parade theme. The morale at our school was unbelievable on Monday morning. The lack of transparency is unacceptable, especially when children are involved. What should be a joyful community centered event has become extremely political. It sends the wrong message to our students. Is that me?

Yes. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. I Flores Lopez Flores Lopez and Hela Flores. Um, hello mayor and city council. Go ahead and I have a picture of my grandfather and again we're not prominent but my grandfather was a citrus pioneer here in mission. The picture is in 1928 one mile line in Conway. He's the shortest one and then my great-grandpa and then his step brother. Ironically, one mile line in Conway where the parades has started for many years. And I'm here because I'm concerned about tradition. It should keep going. I know there's people from the board here and all walks of life. And the thing is, we all know someone and we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but the truth is was everyone involved. At the parade, I arrived at 11 in the morning and we sat by HB by the railroad tracks. I saw a board member pass by twice in three hours. My concern was that there was a vendor selling fruit cups and I asked hero, "Do you have permission?" "No." I'm thinking, "Wait a minute, the safety. Where is the health department? Where are the board members or who's monitoring what? who was selling what at the parade. Now, back to the parade. It all started. Beautiful, beautiful parade. My mother enjoyed it. As a matter of fact, we had four generations there. My mother who's 86 years old, my sister that I won't mention her age, her daughter and Vivy, that's four years old. Four generations of a citrus pioneer family. And going back to the pioneer uh issue family um

name my grandfather knew Mr. Sherry Mr. Compton Mr. Hullbrook Jud Flowers um Compton they would meet in an alley between two mile line and Conway Dirt Road and have conversations. But my grandfather was never honored until 2004 when Adela was a museum director and Jed Long was on the board. My grandfather was honored 16 years after his death. And again, that's why I'm speaking up because we literally have roots. Do you have the picture so you can pass it on to the audience? We we have roots. My sister had her daughter uh participate in the Prada costume show and now her granddaughter and she was Duchess of Star Ruby and then uh Lady and Wade. We were in shock. Wow. family from the southside of mission riding on a royal float. That was unreal. It It had never been done. It had been many years. And then my niece Gabriella got Princess Anna in 2004 wearing shoes from Payless. I'm being honest. And she won. So yes, we're here because we're concerned. We want transparency. Taxpayer dollar. My mother, 86 years old right now, is currently on sick leave because she broke her hip at work. But she she pays her taxes. A lot of us do hear. We all have a voice.

Ma'am, thank you. Thank you. That is all. That's it. Okay. Thank you very much. Um, at this time, we'll go on to announcements. City council and city managers. Jess, you want to go first? Um, mayor, with all due respect, I'd like to go last this time.

Okay. No comments. No comments. No comments. Mayor, do do you have any announcements or No, no announcements. No announcements. Okay. No announcements at this time. Okay. No comments. Okay. I have a announcement or I want to talk about u accountability. I want to take a moment to address a concern that many residents have shared with me. specifically questions about what is happening with the legal matters and spending at the MEC. As a councilman, I believe we have the responsibility to provide transparency and accountability in every area of city government. When questions come up about public funds, it's important that we address them openly and clearly. Transparency should never be viewed as a challenge. It should be viewed as a responsibility. I believe our community deserves clear answers and I'm committed to ensuring we approach these matters with accountability.

Okay. Thank you. I don't have any comments, mus. Yes. Good afternoon all of you here. I have prepared remarks to ensure that my comments are clear, complete um and not subject to misinterpretation. I write in response to the February 10th, 2026 correspondence entitled formal complaint and notice of charter violations by Councilwoman Jessica Ortega concerning allegations related to the Texas Citrus Fiesta TCF. The Texas Citrus Fiesta is a long-standing tradition that reflects the heritage values and pride of the mission community. as events that are publicly funded and city administrated. It is essential that they operate with transparency, fairness, fiscal responsibility, and professionalism. I am addressing the res recent accusations that I violated section 3.08 of the city of Mission City Charter and improperly interfered with the affairs of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Let me be absolutely clear. These allegations are false and unfounded. They are not supported by the city charter, the corporation's governing documents, or the facts. Moreover, the matter in which these accusations were presented felt less like a good faith concern and more like a personal attack. It is my belief that these claims stem from individuals, not for the organization as a whole. Section 3.08 of the city charter does not prohibit a city member from asking questions, seeking clarification, or ensuring accountability when public funds and city resources are involved. It prohibits improper interference in administrative functions. There is a

clear and legally meaningful distinction between interference and oversight. What I have exercised is oversight. And oversight is not only permissible, it is part of my sworn duty. The corporation's articles of incorporation and bylaws further confirm this. Section 4.1 provides that while the affairs of the corporation are managed by its board of directors, those affairs are subject to limitations imposed by law. The articles and bylaws. It expressively states that the city of mission shall assist with the management and operations of the Texas Citrus Fiesta events and activities as it deems advisable and allowed by our state law. That language is deliberate. It acknowledges a recognized and appropriate role for the city. It does not prohibit communication. It does not prohibit inquiry and it certainly does not exempt the organization from accountability when the taxpayer dollars are being utilized. As an elected council member of this city, I took an oath to serve the residents of mission. The oath requires me to ensure that every organization receiving city taxpayer funds operates ethically, transparently, and with fiscal responsibility. Oversight is not meddling. Accountability is not interference. responsible governments is not an option. At no time have I directed the board's internal decisions, attempted to override their authority, or acted

outside the scope of my lawful role. Any engagement have been conducted professionally in good faith and consistent with both our charter and the corporation's governing documents. Furthermore, I will not apologize for fulfilling my responsibilities. I will not retreat from asking legitimate questions. And I will not allow personal attacks to distract from the fundamental issue of transparency and public trust. I deny all allegations made against me in the referred complaint. For the record, at the time my daughter participated in the Texas Citrus Fiesta pageant, TCF was not under the administration of the city of Mission and I was not a member of the TCF board. I had no authority over nor any role in the governments or administration of this organization. At no time did I state that board members whose daughters participated in the pageant were automatically in conflict. However, as a member of the city council, I believe it is appropriate and responsible to ensure when an organization operates under the city's umbrella, clear policies are in place to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve impartiality. After meeting with the mayor regarding concerns expressed to me by our constituents of mission, I discussed the need for the city to adopt former safeguards, including policies addressing conflicts of interest for board members and the judges.

These discussions were policy focused and prospective in nature. I am particularly troubled by the allegation that I made negative comments about children supported by a reference to my daughter's experience as Duchess of Honeydew in the year 2022. I did not make such comments. I find it both confusing and concerning that this claim has been attributed to me. Any conversations I have had with the TCF board president regarding manners matters concerning the TCF were sincere and well-intentioned and driven by my goals of having a fair and impartial judging body so that all participants would be treated equally. To characterize those conversations as directives, pressure, or misuse of my elective position is inaccurate and deeply troubling. My words and intentions have been mischaracterized. These communications were limited, professional, and strictly informational. I also deny any involvement in, encouragement of, or responsibility for negative social media postings. The assertion that I orchestrated or influenced online commentary is entirely without basis and harmful to my reputation. While I understand that this complaint may have been filed from an emotional perspective, particularly from that of a mother, the allegations and personal attacks are directed at the wrong person.

I have not engaged in misconduct, interference, or abuse of my authority. I stand firm in my sentiments. I shared with TCF then and I reaffirm them now. I sincerely hope that TCF implements stronger policies to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all participants. Every child in our community deserves the opportunity to participate and succeed regardless of who their parents are. I also believe that when public funds are involved, there must be appropriate governments, responsible oversight, fairness, integrity, meaningful community respens representation and inclusiv inclusivity, and a clear return on investment of the benefits that the public as a whole. I remain committed to working collaboratively with any and all organizations in a matter that's consistent with articles, bylaws, state law, and our city charter. Collaboration must be grounded in mutual respect and shared commitment and accountability. As so long as an organization is subject to the jurisdiction of the city, I will continue asking questions.

Okay. The Texas Citrus Fiesta is cherished event for all of us who grew up here and for our surrounding communities. My concerns were raised with a sole goal of strengthening its credibility, transparency, and a positive impact to our beautiful city of Mission. I stand firm by my actions, my oath, and my duty to the citizens of Mission and to my colleagues. This is not about me. This is about us. The ability to oversee and hold accountable organizations within our authority even if it's uncomfortable. And to our directors, staff, and city management, they should be held at the highest standard to protect the city. Thank you so much for your time. Okay. Um, we are now going to move into public hearing and number seven is the first item. Mr. Cantes, mayor, city council, good evening. The first uh is a resoning. Um the property owner owns two tracks of land next to each other and one of them is one of the tracks is zone C1 and the other track is zone R1. So that's why you have a track one and a track two. She applied for C2 zoning. So for track one she's asking for and this is at the corner of Sunset and Cherry the southwest corner. For track one the applicant is requesting a reszoning from C1 to C2 neighborhood commercial zoning. And for track two, she's asking for a resoning from R1 to

C2. And the intent is to build a a commercial plaza at the site. Next slide. Next slide. So, as you can see, the zoning for track one is a C1 that was resoneed in 2015. And then track two is R R1A. There's a on track one there's a a house that got converted into an office building. There's a construction company house there. In track two is vacant. Survey for track one. Survey for track two. Photo from Sherry of the C1 property and then the photo of the vacant property. comprehensive plan goes for low density residential. We got a petition in opposition to the resoning. The the petitioners are site that is not consistent with the character of the neighborhood and is not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan. So you there you have the petitioners and then we got more petitions uh this morning. That's the next the next slide. And Mr. Wood uh came in right after lunch and he also signed the petition. So with the new signatures that came in today uh they got 20 more than 20% uh within 200 ft in a position. So a super majority vote will be required for the resing to be to be approved. And so there you have the calculations within 20 within 200 feet 26% within 400 feet 22%. And then I always like to list what the

C2 allows as a as a as of right and with the conditional uses and then I have a C1. So this went this went before the planning and zoning commission and they they recommended C1 which is also that's a site plan that was provided by the applicant showing the proposed commercial plaza uh for the property. Uh so this went before the planning and commission. There was a lot a lot of concerns from the neighbors. Uh the the commission voted to for track one to remain as as C1 and for track two to be C1. So C1 is basically a compromise between what the applicant applied for and what the what the neighborhood desires.

Okay. Uh is that okay? Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to the request?

Okay. We will we'll need to come forward. So I'm Yes. Yes. Go ahead. Please state your name. Cafeteria officer. Carlos Bombber. foros.

Okay. Is there anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Come on down, please, and state your name for the record. Man, I'm sorry. Cole Manley. Okay. As you can tell, I'm not originally from Texas. Okay. and maybe West Texas is that fair. I live on Scout Lane and all this uh all this uh council would have to do to realize this is a terrible idea is go to the school in the morning when uh when when a school is getting in and getting out and you will see in fact you're smart enough to have no parking all on Scout Lane because the track is horrendous. You will be jeopardizing children crossing that street because sometimes the crossing guard doesn't show up. I know my son uh just graduated from that high school last year. Sometimes I used to have to drive him across the street to go to high school. All you have to do I just implore you just go visit take a take a road trip go to Scout Lane or Sherry Road in the morning in the afternoon and judge it for yourself that it is a terrible idea. That's all I have to say.

Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Is there anyone else? Good afternoon, city council. My name is Dolly Alisando. I live at 119 Rio Grandandy Drive and own a business on 305 North Sherry. You know me because myself and my business partner have developed over six communities in mission. We love the city and we thank you for your service to the community and governance is very hard. But the easy thing about governance is safety for all including our children. I just want to remind you that Sherland High School right now has over 150 cars. This information are facts taken by a public uh information request. They have 50 cars morning and afternoon at pickup trying to maneuver coming in and out. There are families or older children dropping kids off across the street on the west side. Uh the residents can confirm that that live on Scout Lane on Sunset on School Lane. It's happening all the way through. Besides the 150 um pickup line participants, there's 165 staff and 314 students who maneuver parking in and out. Would it surprise you to know that there's no crossing guard in the morning and Sherieland ISD does not pay anyone? I think if chief were here, he could confirm that the PD that is there is assigned there, but he's not being paid by the school district. So, it's not com something that happens. You yourselves were involved collaboratively and asked

Sherland ISD to inform parents at John H. Sherry that dropping off kids on the other side was not allowed. As a result of that, Sherland ISD paid and constructed and designed a different setup for pickup and drop off because you yourselves and leadership in the city asked for it. You were concerned about the safety on a twolane cross. Sherry Road is a five lane cross and any type of business, even a C1, an office, will lend itself to a family member dropping off a kid on the west side. It's easier. Right now, they're doing it with residents who are private property owners. They have no problem doing it. And kids are trying to maneuver and cross over. It is very, very dangerous. And so all I'm asking as a business owner, as someone who frequently goes down Sherry Road, as a developer, is to continue that mode of thinking that safety for everybody, especially the children is very important and to deny these items on as seven and eight on your agenda. Thank you.

Thank you. Please state your name. My name is Tony address and address I'm speaking with I live on 851 North Road. Okay.

And I understand the concerns of the residents around there, but we all know that Cherry Road is the main threr from running north and south here in Mission. And it's Mission is growing. It's on the Grove and the the traffic is already there. The the business building, like she says, it's going to it's they're going to have you have to go by your bylaws and everything and the laws and construction. You have to make a a certain the parking zone there, the parking area. Like you said, the people that are going to this business are going there and then they do their business. They park there. When they're done, they leave. They're not going to be parking on the side of the streets. I think that it actually help. It's not going to the traffic is already there. It's not I don't think it'll be It's not going to make create more trips like I said and I just that's all I wanted to say.

Okay. Thank you. I'm Javier Perez. Uh I live on 219 Scout Lane. Uh before I start, can I just introduce uh the neighbors? Everybody that's against here can you stand up, please? Thank you. Now, for the city of Mission, I live here. I live right across the school. Uh over the past uh probably 10 years, we've invested more than $50 million developing communities here in Mission. All planned, all within uh city, you know, make making sure that the city uh that they're safe. And it's not customary or reasonable to have a commercial development right in front of the school where you know where the traffic is just horrendous. Okay. It inherently it's a safety issue. There is plenty of other spaces along Sherry Road on business 83 uh to develop commercial real estate. Not only does it affect traffic, but it also affects the character of the neighborhoods. You know, we live right there. People uh have improved all the all the neighborhood. We we had just some new visitors, some new residents move in to the neighborhood that have uh improved their property and continue to improve their properties. Uh, and I think that over time the character of the neighborhood will just be degraded. People say, "Well, the traffic is already there." Yes, there's traffic there, but why are you going to exacerbate the problem by creating a commercial plaza in front of the school? Uh, there's plenty of other places that can be developed

uh commercially. uh and uh this particular area I think from all the way from uh school lane all the way to sunset should remain residential for the safety uh of the kids and you have those kids the 300 and some odd kids that are driving they're new drivers and every day when I as I exit you know uh my home and get on to Sherry road. I see just almost inevitably some almost accident happen there because of the traffic and even though you have a police uh controlling trying to control the traffic and and the crossing guards uh they're trying to control the kids going back and forth. Uh there are signs marking that you cannot park on the side streets for pickup, but they are ignored. Nobody enforces them. So, we just don't want to add to a problem that can be avoided.

Thank you very much. Thank you, mayor and council members. Good afternoon. And I'm Sonia Pedis 2119 Scout Lane. And I just wanted to clarify something that the director of planning and zoning stated which was incorrect and that was that the C designation that he he and his staff were proposing was a compromise between the residents and the owners there. We never met with the owners. We never were in discussions within with them about any of that. We stand in opposition and we hope that you deny the tracked reasonzoning requests number seven and number eight on your agenda. Again, we did not meet with the owners. They never requested a meeting with us and there was no compromise.

No, what I meant to say is PNC that's how they voted neither neither for the applicant or the Okay. All right. Is there anyone else that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Okay. Are there any questions for staff? I because we need a uh uh a super majority. I' I'd like to ask Miss Ortega to come back to the to her chair, please. Can we get Miss Ortega back? Okay. So again, this is going to require if if we don't uh well, I think if we if we uh either way, we're going to need a super majority. Is that correct?

Correct. Either way. So either four or or deny we will need a supermajorities which means four out of of the five. So are any questions or discussion? Does anybody have any questions or discussion?

Any comments? Mayor Mayor I had a comment. I know I stepped away but um in this particular item what is the future use map of that area? is a low density res the comprehensive plan is low density residential in that part it's residential

low density residential yes so it's not in line with the comprehensive plan but we already have one one yes so staff feels that the the properties along Sherry are in transition to light commercial uses so that's why staff recommended C1 zoning and PNC followed staff recommendation to to recommend C1 which is the the less the mo the least intense commercial which is professional offices and things like that.

Mayor, may I just clarify something? Yes. So, this was under the 20% threshold. No, it's it's the the petition that we have is is more than 20%. So, C2 or C1, it will require a super majority vote. Okay. This says 19.75.

No, we got more signatures this morning. Okay. It was part of my presentation. Uh so now so now they have the I more than Yes. Thank you. Yes. So uh thank you. Uh was going to ask for that that uh those numbers back. So within the 200 ft you have a 26%.

So that so within the 200 ft it's almost as long as it's 20% within the affected area. Yes. Then it doesn't work. My point is that it's almost 30%. That's my point. So uh further out 40% is 22 I mean 400 feet sorry is 22%. But the the important part is that it's uh within the 200 ft which is the closest to the property

um it is 26% against any comments. I'm just ready to I'm sorry. I'm just ready to vote. You're You're ready to vote. Okay.

I'm voting no. What is your motion though to uh motion to deny approval? Okay. Of C1. Well, they're asking for a C2, right? Staff is recommending staff and P&Z recommended C1, but

you can just deny outright. Outright deny C2 or C1. Okay. Yes. All right. So, there's a motion. Is there a second? I'm going to second that motion. So, uh, all in favor say I.

I. I to deny. Okay. Just denied. Okay. Can I have the show of hands, please? Okay. 5 0. Thank you. Next item

is also a reszoning is a very very close to the previous one. This one is at the northwest corner of Scout Lane and Sherry Road. Uh the same petition was uh used in a position. Uh this one also requires a super majority vote. Um the uh applicant provided a rendering of of the proposed commercial plaza and planning and sun commission also recommended C1 but it's a very is very similar similar case to the one that was just discussed and very one just one block away to the south.

Okay. Um, I'm not sure if if y'all want to come back up and and and and kind of reiterate what you just said. It's the same property. Yes, it's just next door. So, um, just for the record, I am going to ask for opposition or or uh um uh in favor or against the item just for our public hearing area.

Would that be correct, Patricia? I'm sorry. I I do have to ask for for for comments either for or against because it's a public hearing. Yes. Correct. So So public hearing the people within the affected area are the ones entitled to speak. If you're outside of the affected area, you would have had to sign up during public testimony.

Okay. So for public hearing, it's only the ones who are within the affected area. Okay. Well, since I did ask for the comments, I think I'm good. So if somebody wants to make a comment or make a motion, we can do that now. Is there a motion?

I'll make a motion to deny. Is there a second? Second. There's a motion and a second to deny the item as presented. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 5. Thank you. Next item.

This is the reasoning for the library property. Mayor, uh it came to light a couple of months ago that it's not properly zoned. So, so we're processing it's a city initiated zoning to properly zone the library uh property as public district.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to that request? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? There being none, is there a motion or question for staff? This again this is uh city uh initiated. Is there a motion?

I'll make a motion to approve. Here's a motion by Mr. Plata. Second, and a second by Mr. Villa. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. Next item. That's ordinance 577 57

77 77. Thank you. The next item is a conditional use permit to allow two electric vehicle stations uh to be to be established at the uh at the EDC property. And that the arrow shows the location of the proposed charging stations for electric vehicles and that gives you more details. There was no opposition and planning and zoning commission recommended approval subject to the list of conditions.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or opposition? Anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Are there any um questions or comments or a motion? I move second. Okay. There's a motion by Mr. Plata and second by Miss Gerlac. All in favor say I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and that's ordinance number 5778. Next item, conditional use permit for a a portable building at the corner of Washington and business 83 for a photo studio. This had been approved before, but the applicant let the uh the conditional use permit expire expire. That's why it's not a renewal, but it was approved before and it's for a photo studio. It's a nice little business and she the applicant made some uh some uh landscaping improvements.

Okay. Is anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition? Please step forward. Okay. Just state your name and address please for the record. My name is Alas 4222 Sunny H Street. It's my studio. I've been 20 years in doing photography and I opened up my studio and I'm very happy to be in mission. I don't know. And um I just want to be part of that mission.

Um the 299. Yeah, I need to. So that's it. Very good. Thank you. Thank you for coming to Mission. Are there any anyone else that would like to speak in favor or opposition? There any questions for a motion? So move.

Okay. There's a motion by Mr. Cla. Second. And a second by Mr. Villa. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. And that's ordinance number 5779. Next item. The next item is to allow a mobile food unit in an approved food truck park at at Tom Landry just west of Perkins and is for for corn.

Okay. Is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Please state your name and address for the record. Yes, Teresa Gonzalez, 1714 North Brian Road. Um, I just want to say that it's not just corn. It's going to be other snacks, but we're going to have alternative snacks for the community. We're going to be healthier options. So, we're trying something new. Um, we're working with a, you know, I'm currently with a Utrgv market lab and trying to, um, you know, just make it not just the regular snacks, but alternative, you know, uh, healthy snacks for the community.

Okay. Thank you. Okay. Anyone else like to speak in favor or in opposition? There any questions or motion? I move to approve. Okay. Second. There's a motion by Mr. Plat second by Miss Gerlac to approve the conditional use permit as requested. All in favor say I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and that's ordinance number 5780. Next item is a condition to use permit to allow an event center called the Mon Monster House. Uh this is at the corner of 11th west of Perkins. If you can go to the next slide. That's it was the former Joe Summers machine shop and it's just an incredible beautiful place. Uh not no alcohol, no BOB. Uh but it has a lot of potential for being a really nice event center. There's some photos.

Are they going to I'm sorry I'm speaking out of turn, but are they going to try to keep the as much of the building as they can? Yes. Yes. Okay. It's a great place and they so they have space for parking. Uh it's just gorgeous facility. Fell in love with the place.

Okay. Okay. Uh is there anyone here that would like to speak in favor or in opposition to this request? Is the applicant here? Yes. Will you want to come up and just tell us a little more? Good evening. I'm Ralph. I'll be the manager of the building. The the Joe Summers warehouse was uh I believe was established in 1933.

Everything was try to we try to keep it as original as possible. There's a lot of replica signs in there, a lot of old gas pumps, but it's you have to go in there to appreciate it. And it's I think it's going to be a gem for the city of Mission. That sounds very interesting. And we're going to try to try to follow all the laws the city has and of course respect everybody in the community.

Thank you so much. I see Adella smiling. Thank you. Yes. Okay. All right. Would anybody else like to speak in favor or in opposition? Okay. Any questions or a motion?

Move to approve. Second. There's a motion by Mr. Plata, second by Mr. Ella to approve the conditional use permit for an event center called Monster House. Uh all in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously 40. And that is um uh ordinance number 5781. Next item,

conditional use permit for to allow the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages for the Oriental Walk restaurant that is going to open very soon is in the same commercial plaza as the Takate restaurant. Very nice venue and so they would like to be able to sell alcoholic beverages with the meal.

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 for staff or a motion? I move to approve. Second.

There's a motion. Second. And a second. The motion by Mr. Plata, second by Mr. Gerlac to approve the conditional use permit and also the adoption of the wet zone. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 50. And that is ordinance number 5782 and 5783 respectfully. All right, next item.

Same thing as the previous case. This is for the restaurant car Noon on Griffin Parkway. U this this restaurant has been in operation for for some time and they would like to sell alcoholic beverages with the with the meal.

But this is the first time that they actually ask for the permit, right? For the alcohol. For the alcohol. 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?

Are there any questions for staff? I move to approve. Mayor, I do have a question. Is it's for two years. We're doing Yes. to to monitor the situation, right? But this is our first time requesting this. Yes. The restaurant has been open. It's the first time that they would like to be able to sell alcoholic beverages with the meal.

Okay. Yeah. Okay. Is there a second? I made a motion. Yes. That's I'm asking for a second. Yes. So, there's a motion by Mr. Plata and a second by Mr. Bella. All in favor say I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 50-0. And that's ordinance number 5784. Next item. And I think that's it for your items, Mr. Santes. Yes. Next item is consent agenda. Is there anything that needs to be pulled? This items number 16 through 30.

May I move to approve the consent agenda approval of minutes number 16 17 acknowledge receipt of minutes. 18 authorization to list bids. 19 authorizations to visit and accept grant award for the year 25 for the uh animal society. 20 authorization to submit grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation. 21. Authorization to submit grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for $8,000 with a 20% match. 22. Authorization to reenter local agreement with Rio Grande Valley Communication District 911. 23. Authorization to enter into agreement with the Texas Police Chiefs Association 24. Approval resolution

2043 2043 authorizing the submission of a grant application for 300 governor to the office governor for 300,000 25 authorization to solicit RF to for municipal aggregate lecture supply 26 authorization for second extension of medical director agreement between city of mission and Dr. Melendez. 27. Approval of any local agreement between Chevron Independent School District and the city admission for the Ber Gross Club Gym at Vanware Park. 28. Approval ordinance number

5785. 5785 granting a wet destination for 301 North Sherry Road 620. 29. Consideration of approval to authorize the co inner city manager to sign an annexation server service agreement for the proposed annexation of 54 39 acre and number 30 rarification of emergency repairs in the amount of 317,600 to the 5125 company for emergency service referral of the lift stations located on the northwest and southwest corner of Brian Road and expressway 83. Okay, that is um all of the items. Is there a second?

Second. Second. Okay, there's a motion by Mr. Plata and a second by Miss Gerlac to approve the consent agenda as presented. All in favor say I. I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 5-0. Next item is item number

31. 31. 31. 31. Did item number 30. Was that on on consent? Anna. Item number 30 on the ratification. Yes.

Okay. Okay. Yes, we did read that one, right? Yes, ma'am. Yes. Okay. All right. Just just confirming because it was on the other page. All right. So, uh, item number 31, this is to authorize the mayor to sign an an agreement

and it's more specifically for the construction of a right turn lane. The the school has agreed to build a right turn lane on Stewart uh, on the east side of Stewart, just south of M 2. They're going to pay for the infrastructure. They're going to pay for the rightway surveying and they're going to escrow 20,000 in case uh we have to condemn the strip of land from their property owner. 20,000 in legal for legal fees, possible legal fees in case we have to go through the condemnation process. So everything is listed in the agreement uh so that the the school can go uh project can go forward.

Okay. There any questions or comments? So that's going to cost them about 87,000 to 59 more or less. Yes. They're going to escrow 21,000 to 21,000 for the rightway acquisition and then

will be 65 for the actual improvements to do the work for the actual improvements 60ome,000 and then 20,000 for legal fees. Okay. Yes. Mayor I move to approve. Okay. Second. There's a motion by Mr. Plata, second by Mr. A to authorize uh the signing of a development agreement between the city of mission and Vanguard Academy as presented. All in favor say I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 5-0. Next item. Council, Mr. Teras. Uh second reading of ordinance granting to A Texas its successors and assigns a non-exclusive franchise until December 31st, 2045. This is just the second reading of the the ordinance that we did at the last meeting and the next meeting we're actually going to pass the ordinance.

Okay. Right. So, no no action. Well, there's an action like action required just for I need an action. Their ordinance requires an action for every meeting date. So, Okay. Yes, ma'am. So, I move to approve

a second. Do we actually have to read the ordinance or No, no. No. Okay. Just that it was on the agenda. Okay. So there's a motion by Mr. Plata and I think a second by Marissa. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. 5.

Next item. Good evening mayor council. Good evening. I come before you seeking a resolution adopting guidelines for a municipal court amnesty for the month of March 2026. The resolution that we're seeking today reads, "Whereas the city council, the city of Mission wishes to establish a temporary amnesty program to allow violators to without standing warrants to voluntarily appear in court to resolve their charges and do so without fear of arrest. And whereas failure to peer charges and warrant fees will be waved upon payment in full of the underlying violation and the city of mission municipal warrants will be recalled. And whereas at Mission Municipal Court office is located at 1200 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas, and payments can be made in person Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:45 p.m. Whereas this resolution shall be enforced, and effective immediately upon having been read, considered, and approved by the city council until the close of business day on March 31st, 2026. And whereas the upon conclusion of the temporary amnesty program, the city admission shall return to regular enforcement of arrest warrants and fines. Now therefore, it be it resolved that the city of Mission approved the Mission Municipal Court amnesty month for March 2nd through March 31st, 2026 as stated here in red. Consider and approve this the 24th day of February, 2026.

Okay. Thank you. Is there a motion? Mayor, I was wondering, judge, yes. Can we do it for April? I mean, I would like to give more notification to the public through more time through social media. I mean our Does it have to be just 30 days? Can it be?

No, we can if you we can extend it March and April if you like. I mean most of the people take advantage of it the first week or 10 days to be honest and that rest of the month it goes back to almost normal operations. I mean I think it's plenty of time to come in. I mean, but uh but maybe maybe we can extend it to 45 days or something. You know, you have to you know, a lot of people gets money at the beginning of the month.

Usually amnesties run February or March because of tax season returns and stuff more as regular monthly earners. So that's really the idea on the IRS to the 15, April 15th. Well, I actually I'd like to extend it to the 30th just because the end of the month and and we can do a really blast on on social media that that that it's available.

We can run it six I think Edinburgh did six weeks and we can run two month amnesty March and April. I'm fine with that too. Okay. Would that be your motion? Yes, ma'am. Okay. Second. There's a motion by Mr. Plata, a second by Mr. a to approve the um uh guidelines for the amnesty program to include March and April of 2026. All in favor say I.

All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously. If I may or may I do would just address one other matter regarding the amnesty. I have to read the resolution. Okay. It's resolution 2044. Yes, ma'am. Yes. Okay. Okay. Yeah. Just as a courtesy to the community, your mayor, I would just add that even those members of the community that cannot fully financially take advantage of the amnesty program in terms of getting all the fees waved. We still encourage them to come in if they have outstanding warrants. If they come in voluntarily, they will not be arrested and we can still entertain uh payment plans or requests for community service or even indigent requests. So, I do encourage even those that financially can't take advantage of, they do come in during this time. Okay. Thank you.

Thank you. Maybe excused. Yes. Thank you. Great job, Judge. Yes. Um, okay. I don't believe there's any unfinished business. Is that correct? Right. Yes. So, uh, the next item is executive session and that is pursuant to government code 551.074 and 551.071 071 and also 551.087. All in favor to go into executive session, please say I.

I. All oppose say no. Motion carries unanimously and it is 6:13. Yes. All right. Is there a motion to go back into open session?

So move, ma'am. Second. There's a motion by Mr. Ba and a second by Mr. Bella to go back into open session. All in favor say I. I. All post say no. Motion carries unanimously. 5. Item number one. to discuss.

Yes. Can we do just do that as May to one as discussed discussed in in executive session?

Yeah. I guess. Yeah. Um for us to uh the motion is to approve um a three-mon contract with um Gallagan. Gallagan. 30 day out and starting immediately is right.

Yeah. Um well Monday Monday Monday. Okay. Is there a second? Second. There's a motion and a second to proceed with a threemonth contract with Jones Gallagan um for uh three-month contract and to uh continue

for the provision of city attorney services. Yes. Yes. Yes. So all in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. No. Motion is 41. Motion carries. Next item um I don't think there's any action on that. Number three,

uh number three, mayor, I would like to make a motion to direct staff to prepare amendments to resolution and bylaws amending the structure or organization of the corporation Texas Citra Piesta and to work with necessary parties to accomplish this for the March 10, 2026 council meeting. staff has been directed as far as what needs to be done.

Okay, there's a motion. Is there a second? Second. There's a motion by Mr. Plata, second by Mr. Vela. Uh to move as pro as um Commissioner Blata has read. All in favor say I. I. All oppose say no.

No. No. 32. Next item. Is there no action on that one? And no action on number five. Is

that correct? Okay. All right. Is there a motion to adjourn the meeting? To adjourn. Second. Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. It's 9:09. All in favor say I. Say no. Motion carries unanimously.