San Benito public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will hold public hearings on several land annexation and rezoning requests, including a 17.23‑acre voluntary annexation and multiple rezoning proposals near Pennsylvania Avenue, FM 510, and Ratliff Street. Routine items such as plat approvals for subdivisions will be considered on the consent agenda. The Commission will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing the police chief to approve bullet‑resistant components for Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant 5653201, and another authorizing eminent‑domain acquisition of a sanitary‑sewer easement and related parcels.

• Public Hearing on voluntary annexation of 17.23 acres near Pennsylvania Ave and McCulloch St (Applicant: Hugo Yanez)
• Public Hearing on rezoning 17.23 acres from AO to SF‑1 at Pennsylvania Ave and McCulloch St (Applicant: Hugo Yanez)
• Public Hearing on rezoning 9 acres from Light Industry to C‑2 at FM 510 (Applicant: James Michael Fox)
• Resolution 2025-1216-001(R) to allow the police chief to approve bullet‑resistant components for Grant 5653201
• Resolution 2025-1216-002(R) to use eminent domain for a 50' × 50' sanitary‑sewer easement and nearby 39.28‑acre and 34.75‑acre tracts

The City Commission unanimously approved Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5, which included several subdivision plat approvals and the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The Commission took No Action on the lawsuit Julian Rios v. City of San Benito and also on the proposed voluntary annexation ordinance (2252‑AM‑012026). Additionally, the Commission took No Action on Consent Agenda Item 6 concerning the San Benito Economic Development Corporation projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑5 (preliminary/final plats and minutes) unanimously
• No Action on lawsuit Julian Rios v. City of San Benito (cause 2024‑DCL‑06091)
• No Action on Consent Agenda Item 6 (San Benito Economic Development Corp. project resolution)
• No Action on first reading of Ordinance 2252‑AM‑012026 (voluntary annexation request)

Planning & Zoning Board

The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from its October 23 and November 20 meetings. The board will also consider approving the amended final plat for the Liberty Estates Phase III subdivision and the amended master plan for the San Sebastian subdivision. A public hearing and a subsequent vote on rezoning 25961 FM 510 from LI to C‑2 Commercial General Retail Business will be conducted.

• Approve minutes of Oct 23, 2025 and Nov 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning meetings
• Approve amended final plat of Liberty Estates Phase III (13.97 acre)
• Approve amended master plan of San Sebastian Subdivision (≈47.35 acre)
• Public hearing on rezoning 25961 FM 510 from Light Industry to C‑2 Commercial
• Consider and possibly approve rezoning of 25961 FM 510 to C‑2 Commercial

City Commission

The Regular City Commission Meeting originally scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. This cancellation was approved during the meeting held on November 18, 2025.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a pending lawsuit against the city. After the closed-door session, the commission may take action on the case.

• Executive session to discuss Varco Real Estate San Benito, LLC v. City of San Benito, Texas, Cause Number 2025-DCL-03735
• Possible action on the legal case after executive session
• Public comment period with 3-minute time limit per speaker

The City Commission met in a special session and entered executive session to discuss VARCO Real Estate San Benito, LLC v. City of San Benito (cause 2025-DCL-03735). After discussion, the commission recorded no action taken on the matter. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:11 p.m.

• No action taken on VARCO Real Estate case discussion (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several plat approvals and zoning changes. The meeting includes public hearings for property annexations and requests to change land use designations for residential and commercial projects.

• Plat approvals for Camino Seven Subdivision (West Business 77) and Le Blanc Subdivision (Shafer Road and Rogue Street)
• Voluntary annexation and rezoning of 17.23 acres near Pennsylvania Avenue and McCulloch Street from Agriculture to Single Family One
• Rezoning of 9.00 acres at FM 510 from Light Industry to Commercial General Retail Business
• Amendment to the Planned Development District for San Sebastian Subdivision (Business 77 and Williams Road)
• Rezoning of 449 Ratliff Street to Commercial and a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at a convenience store

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will consider approving minutes from recent meetings, two zoning changes, a police grant, and the purchase of firefighting gear. The body will also discuss the Cameron Appraisal District and a potential rescheduling of a December meeting.

• Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2252-AK-11-2025 to rezone 10.623 acres at 24987 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2252-AL-11-2025 to rezone 10.60 acres on Schneider Road
• Authorize acceptance of Operation Lonestar Grant Number 5195202 for police
• Approve purchase of 20 sets of Wildland Firefighting Gear for $15,930.00
• Approve payment to J-Services All in One, LLC for $15,277.50 for sewer repairs

The commission approved the consent agenda, including two rezoning ordinances, and authorized the $20,000 Lonestar grant for the police department. It also adopted resolutions for ballot voting, economic development projects, canceled the Dec. 2 regular meeting, approved payments for sewer truck repairs and fire‑fighting gear, and un‑tabled the Fun‑N‑Sun RV Resort matter.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (minutes and two rezoning ordinances) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-1118-001(R) to accept $20,000 Lonestar police grant – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-1118-002(R) allocating 30 votes to one nominee on official ballot – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-1118-003(R) for San Benito Economic Development Corp projects (pending percentage review) – unanimous
• Cancelled the Dec 2, 2025 regular commission meeting, keeping Dec 16 meeting – unanimous
• Approved $15,277.50 payment to J‑Services All In One for sewer jetter truck repairs – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 20 wildland firefighting gear sets for $15,930.00 – unanimous
• Un‑tabled the Fun‑N‑Sun RV Resort item in executive session – unanimous

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will consider a $250,000 COPS Hiring Grant for the police department, several rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests, and multiple service contracts and payments. Items include a Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprises for three cameras at $9,920.40 per year, a $274,000 consulting award for the Safe Streets Action Plan, and payments to the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for road projects. The meeting also features public hearings on proposed storage, event‑center, and rezoning projects.

• Approve $250,000 COPS Hiring Grant for the San Benito Police Department
• Approve Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprises for three cameras ($9,920.40 annual payments)
• Award $274,000 contract to CSRS, LLC for Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan
• Approve $89,764.26 payment to CCRMA for North Williams Road Phase I project
• Public hearings on conditional‑use permits for 1510 FM 732 and 2480 W. Business 77, and rezoning requests for 24987 Pennsylvania Ave and Schneider Road

The City Commission approved the listed Consent Agenda items (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8) by unanimous vote. It also approved a variance to install a six‑inch water line on Schneider Road for a proposed subdivision, again unanimously. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Fun N Sun Subdivision on Zilock Road and Ratliff Road.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for a six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Fun N Sun Subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing on a petition for a variance to allow a prefabricated carport to encroach on the required front and side setbacks at 478 Pintail Street. The applicant is Carlos Quintanilla. The board will consider and may approve the variance. The meeting also includes a welcome, pledge of allegiance, and public comments.

• Public hearing on variance petition for prefabricated carport at 478 Pintail Street (applicant Carlos Quintanilla)

Planning & Zoning Board

The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly approve several subdivision plats, a water line variance, and multiple conditional use permits. Items include plats for Tierra Prometida, Fun N Sun, and San Sebastian subdivisions, a variance for a six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd, and rezoning requests for properties on Pennsylvania Ave and Schneider Rd. Public hearings will be held for the conditional use permits and rezoning proposals.

• Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Tierra Prometida Subdivision (5.13 acres) – applicant Vela’s 4 Stars LLC
• Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Fun N Sun Subdivision (40 acres) – applicant MHC Fun N Sun, LLC
• Approve Final Plat for San Sebastian Subdivision Phase II (17.366 acres) – applicant Shield Enterprises LLC
• Approve variance for six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd (10.60 acres) – applicant Emiliano Rosel
• Public hearing and possible approval to rezone 24987 Pennsylvania Ave (10.623 acres) – applicants Felipe Esquivel & Diana Gonzalez

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will meet to discuss routine approvals, key performance indicators for city departments, and several proposed actions. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance to update the extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary, ratification of a resolution nominating a candidate to the Cameron Appraisal District Board, and approval of multiple contracts including a biometric clocking system and a unified access control system.

• First reading of Ordinance 2103-010-11-2025(Z) to amend Subdivision Ordinance and update extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary
• Approval of $48,875.53 contract with Time Clock Plus for 60-month biometric clocking system
• Approval of $9,779.40/month contract with ProtekAV for 30-month unified access control system
• Ratification of $46,000 payment to O.M.T. Utilities for repair to 10-inch PVC sewer line at El Camino Real Lift Station on Business 77
• Approval of $26,929.20 purchase of mechanical joint accessory kits from Aguaworks Pipe and Supply

The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the August 25 and September 2 meetings. A first reading was taken of the updated Subdivision Ordinance with no further action. The Commission ratified a resolution nominating Jessica Gonzalez to the Cameron Appraisal District Board. The fire department contract with Cameron County Emergency Services District 1 for fiscal year 2025‑2026 was approved at approximately $314,000.

• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 (including prior meeting minutes) – unanimous
• First Reading of Subdivision Ordinance amendment – no action taken
• Approved Resolution 2025-1021-001(R) nominating Jessica Gonzalez – unanimous
• Approved Fire Department contract with Cameron County Emergency Services District 1, $314,000 – unanimous

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as a conditional use permit for a storage building at 2760 East Expressway 83, several ordinance amendments, and a variance for water service to a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue. Individual items under consideration include authorizing a $212,094.92 purchase of fire department equipment, approving a $73,360.98 police pursuit vehicle, a $40,368.31 Parks and Recreation vehicle, a 4 % CPI increase to solid‑waste customer charges, and contracts for chemicals, road materials, IT network upgrades, and cloud hosting. The commission will also discuss a resolution to close Sam Houston Boulevard for the 83rd Annual Christmas Parade and a proposed increase in employee retirement contribution from 5 % to 6 %.

• Approve $212,094.92 fire department equipment purchase
• Approve $73,360.98 Chevrolet Silverado police pursuit vehicle
• Approve $40,368.31 Chevrolet Colorado for Parks and Recreation
• Authorize 4 % CPI rate increase for solid‑waste customer charges
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for storage building at 2760 East Expressway 83

The Commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda covering nine items, including a conditional use permit, ordinance updates, and variances. They also approved an amendment to the CDBG‑CV subrecipient agreement, raising the funding cap. The Board authorized the Mayor to execute a $212,094.92 Border Zone Fire Department grant and purchase the equipment. Finally, they approved a base rate charge increase from the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑9 (permits, ordinances, variances) unanimously
• Approved amendment to CDBG‑CV subrecipient agreement, raising funding cap, unanimously
• Authorized Mayor to execute Border Zone Fire Department FY 2026 grant and purchase equipment totaling $212,094.92, unanimously
• Approved base rate charge increase from South Texas Emergency Care Foundation, unanimously

City Commission

The Regular City Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for October 14, 2025, as a Special City Commission Meeting.

Planning & Zoning Board

The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request to place a storage building larger than 200 square feet at 2760 East Expressway 83, zoned C‑2 Commercial General Retail Business. The commission will also consider variances for water service to a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue and lot‑depth variances for subdivisions at North Oscar Williams Road and South Sam Houston. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for storage building >200 sq ft at 2760 East Expressway 83 (C‑2 zoning)
• Variance to allow water service for a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue, east of McCulloch Street
• Variance from minimum lot depth for a subdivision zoned SF‑2 at North Oscar Williams Road and Russell Lane
• Variance from minimum lot depth for a subdivision zoned SF‑1 at South Sam Houston and Independence Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

City Commission

The City Commission, together with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce, will hold a joint workshop to discuss the EDC’s sponsorship program and a new performance‑based framework. The discussion will outline key performance indicators intended to measure economic impact, job creation, and community participation. No budget impact is noted for this item.

• Discussion of San Benito Economic Development Corporation sponsorship program and proposed performance‑based KPIs (budget impact: none)

On September 23, 2025 the San Benito City Commission met with the Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce for a joint workshop. The participants discussed possible performance metrics, staffing needs, and the idea of city office space for the Chamber, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The commission indicated the topics may be addressed in future meetings.

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation, City Commission, and Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint workshop to discuss sponsorship and key performance indicators. The meeting will be held at 701 North Bowie Street.

• Discussion on San Benito EDC sponsorship and key performance indicators
• Joint workshop with San Benito City Commission and Chamber of Commerce
• Meeting location: 701 North Bowie Street, San Benito
• Potential quorum of City Commission may attend
• Teleconference participation allowed under Texas Government Code

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation board will review and possibly act on several agenda items, including routine consent items and individual contracts. Items include approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, a professional services agreement with The Atkins Group, and performance agreements with the municipal utility district and Komerco, LLC. The board may also discuss the executive director’s evaluation and contract in a closed session. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Consideration and possible action on professional services agreement with The Atkins Group
• Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement with San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1
• Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement with Komerco, LLC
• Consideration and possible action on evaluation and contractual agreement with executive director (Goodman)
• Submission of financial reports

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will review and possibly approve variances for two properties. One variance concerns the renovation of a non‑conforming residential home at 641 Yoakum Street. The other concerns an encroachment of a carport, patio and storage room at 1012 Wax Street. The board will also consider approval of the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a variance to renovate the non‑conforming residential home at 641 Yoakum St.
• Public hearing and possible approval of a variance for an encroaching carport, patio and storage room at 1012 Wax St.
• Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2025 Zoning Board meeting

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider public hearings on four zoning requests, including a massage parlor and a battery energy storage system, along with the approval of ordinances and contracts.

• Public hearing on a Massage Parlor at 251 West Expressway 83
• Public hearing on a Battery Energy Storage System at 1123 East Eighth Street
• Approval of $11,500 payment to Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
• Approval of agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center for Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! Program
• First reading of ordinances regarding parking and easements

The San Benito City Commission approved all eight consent‑agenda items. Approvals included conditional use permits for a massage parlor and a portable office building, termination of a battery‑energy storage permit, adoption of two ordinance amendments regulating truck routes and parking, payment of $11,500 for five police‑academy cadets, and an agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center for the Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! program. All votes were carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 – conditional use permit for massage parlor at 251 West Expressway 83 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 2 – conditional use permit for portable office building at 2684 Shafar Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 3 – voluntary termination of battery energy storage conditional use permit at 1123 East Eighth Street (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 4 – minutes of August 19, 2025 and August 25, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 5 – second and final reading of Ordinance 2330‑02 regulating truck and hazardous‑material routes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6 – second and final reading of Ordinance 2572‑01 regulating parking of trucks, truck tractors, and trailers (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 7 – payment of $11,500 to Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy for five cadets (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 8 – agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center for Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! program, allocating $60,000 from Parks Budget

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will vote on the 2025 property tax rate and the fiscal year budget, along with routine items like meeting minutes and a truck purchase. The meeting also includes a presentation on employee health insurance.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2633-08-2025 to set the 2025 property tax rate
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2634-08-2025 to adopt the 2025-2026 budget
• Approval of a $36,241.75 purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger 4x4XL Truck
• First reading of Ordinance 2330-02 on truck and hazardous material routes
• First reading of Ordinance 2572-01 on truck, tractor, and trailer parking

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance 2376‑003 establishing distance and water‑recycling requirements for new car‑wash facilities, Ordinance 2633‑08‑2025 levying the 2025 ad valorem property tax, and Ordinance 2634‑08‑2025 adopting the general‑fund budget for fiscal year Oct. 1 2025 – Sep. 30 2026. The mayor was authorized to sign a Texas DOT agreement for a temporary closure of Sam Houston Boulevard for the homecoming parade and a memorandum of understanding with the school district for emergency evacuations. The commission also approved a regional five‑year HUD strategic‑plan memorandum with Harlingen and Brownsville.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, 8‑10 unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2376‑003 regulating new car‑wash facilities
• Approved Ordinance 2633‑08‑2025 levying the 2025 property tax
• Approved Ordinance 2634‑08‑2025 adopting the 2025‑2026 general‑fund budget
• Authorized mayor to sign TxDOT agreement for temporary Sam Houston Blvd closure
• Authorized mayor to sign MOU with San Benito Consolidated ISD for emergency evacuations
• Approved MOU for regional five‑year HUD strategic plan with Harlingen and Brownsville

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate and the budget for multiple city funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The body will also discuss new regulations for car washes and truck parking.

• Ordinance 2633-08-2025: 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate
• Ordinance 2634-08-2025: Budget for General, Debt Service, and Enterprise Funds
• Ordinance 2376-003: Car wash distance requirements and water recycling rules
• Purchase of one 2025 Ford Ranger 4x4XL Truck for $36,241.75
• Road closures for San Benito CISD Homecoming Parade and St. Theresa Catholic Church Fall Festival

City Commission

The regular City Commission meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 at the San Benito Municipal Building was cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled as a special meeting on September 9, 2025 at the same location and time.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet for an informational session led by the City Manager. The body will review the city's financial status, forecasted trends, and strategic goals for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal action is required during this session.

• Budget Strategic Planning Session by City Manager

The Commission met on August 28, 2025 for a budget strategic planning workshop led by City Manager Fred Sandoval. A SWOT analysis of the prior and current fiscal year budget was conducted. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. No public comments were submitted.

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to consider three variance requests that would allow property owners to renovate nonconforming homes and buildings, and to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from July 24, 2025 meeting
• Variance for residential home renovation at 641 Yoakum St.
• Variance for commercial building renovation at 2597-B W. Business 77
• Variance for property encroachments at 1012 Wax St.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three conditional use permits. These include requests for a portable office, a massage parlor, and the termination of a battery energy storage system permit.

• Conditional Use Permit for a portable office building at 2684 Shafer Rd. (Applicant: John J. Butler)
• Conditional Use Permit for a massage parlor at 251 W. Expressway 83 (Applicant: Jie Liu)
• Voluntary termination of a Conditional Use Permit for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 1123 E. Eighth Street (Applicant: VESI 26, LLC)

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from June and July 2025, ratify economic development incentive grants for the Summer Concert Series, adopt the FY2026 budget, and consider agreements with The Atkins Group and The Pruneda Law Firm PLLC. The board may also discuss legal matters in closed session.

• Approval of FY2026 budget for SBEDC General Fund and other accounts
• Ratification of economic development incentive grants for Summer Concert Series
• Approval of expenditures for RGV Detective Agency LLC professional services
• Consideration of agreement with The Atkins Group
• Consideration of agreement with The Pruneda Law Firm PLLC

City Commission

The City Commission will consider approving the San Benito Economic Development Corporation's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also discuss a resolution to apply for financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board.

• Approval of San Benito Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Budget
• Resolution Number 2025-0825-001(R) to apply for Texas Water Development Board funding for the Business 77 Water Line Replacement Project

The City Commission approved Resolution 2025-0825-001(R) to request financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board and to authorize filing an application. The City had already been approved for the current funding cycle to relocate or install a waterline along Business 77, a project estimated at $9 million that requires the City to secure 30% of the funding from other sources. The commission took no action on the San Benito Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget, deferring it to the August 28 budget workshop. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2025-0825-001(R) requesting Texas Water Development Board participation (unanimous)
• No action taken on San Benito Economic Development Corp FY 2025-26 budget (deferred to Aug 28 workshop)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The session will cover projected revenues, expenditures, departmental requests, capital improvement plans, and funding priorities.

• Discussion of the City of San Benito Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

The City Commission agreed the $1,200 one‑time salary adjustment will be disbursed over two paychecks at the discretion of City Administration. They also accepted the Finance Director’s recommendation to eliminate the proposed increase to the City Administration car allowance. No formal votes were recorded.

• One-time $1,200 salary adjustment to be paid over two paychecks (agreed)
• Proposed increase to City Administration car allowance to be removed (recommendation followed)

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, was canceled because not enough members were present to meet quorum requirements. The meeting has been rescheduled for August 26, 2025, at the same location.

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation will discuss the general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board is also considering financial assistance for two small businesses and an agreement with The Atkins Group.

• Budget adoption for SBEDC General Fund and other accounts for Oct 1, 2025, to Sept 30, 2026
• Sales Tax Grants for Sally Cuellar (Lynette’s Creations) and Miguel Ramirez, Jr. (Healthy Hut Kitchen)
• Incentive grants for the Summer Concert Series
• Agreement with The Atkins Group
• Closed session regarding Case 2024-DCL-02377 and Case 13-25-00016-CV

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second public hearing on a proposed property tax rate of $0.708125 per $100 valuation. The body will also consider the first reading of the fiscal year budget and new regulations for car wash facilities.

• Public hearing on proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate of $0.708125 per $100 valuation
• First reading of the budget for the General Fund and other city funds for Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026
• Proposed ordinance requiring new car washes to be at least one mile from existing ones and use water reclamation systems
• Rezoning request for property at 753 Winchell Street by Luis C. Gandara
• Road closure request for Saint Benedict Catholic Church Annual Kermes on Sept 6, 2025, affecting Powers Street and Bowie Street

The commission approved several items by unanimous vote, including the minutes of the August 5 meeting, a rezoning ordinance for 753 Winchell Street, an amendment to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, a subdivision‑regulation amendment, and a road‑closure request for Saint Benedict Catholic Church. It also approved Valley Risk Consulting Services as the city’s employee benefits insurance broker by a 3‑2 vote. Five members were appointed to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and a budget workshop was scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ordinance for 753 Winchell Street (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Ordinance 2418‑A) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to subdivision regulations (Ordinance 2613‑A‑09‑2025) (unanimous)
• Approved road closure for Saint Benedict Catholic Church Kermes (unanimous)
• Approved Valley Risk Consulting Services as employee benefits broker (3‑2)
• Appointed five members to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY 2025‑2026 budget workshop for August 25, 2025 (unanimous)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The San Benito Civil Service Commission will meet to approve candidate lists from recent employment and promotional exams. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officers Exam list from July 11, 2025, featuring 27 candidates
• Approval of Fire Promotional Exam list from August 5, 2025, for one Driver candidate
• Approval of April 7, 2025, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a governance workshop to discuss roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards for elected officials. The session focuses on leadership practices and compliance with local and state laws.

• Presentation on Elected Officials Governance Training

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget and ad valorem property tax rate. The body will also conduct a second public hearing on the City's Comprehensive Plan and consider several zoning and land use requests.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and property tax rate
• Request to rezone 753 Winchell St. from SF-1 to C-2 Commercial General Retail Business
• Request for Conditional Use Permit for a towing business at 31085 FM 509
• Contract with Ameritek Building Services for $38,900.00 to demolish 101 Doherty Street
• Resolution to suspend Texas Gas Service Company's requested rate increase

The August 5, 2025 regular City Commission meeting in San Benito was convened at the Cesar Gonzalez Meeting Hall with a quorum of commissioners present. Commissioners heard proclamations, community announcements, a presentation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, the third‑quarter financial report, a KPI report, and a Resaca Fest summary. No motions were voted on, and no ordinances, contracts, or rezoning proposals were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was primarily informational.

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The San Benito Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving the results of a police officer exam. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officers Exam list for the July 12, 2025 exam involving 27 candidates
• Approval of April 7, 2025 Regular Civil Service Commission Meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year running October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The body will also review the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate to align with projected revenue needs.

• Discussion of the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate
• Budget Workshop 2 for Fiscal Year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026

The July 29, 2025 budget workshop discussed the 2025 ad valorem property tax rate and the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget, including employee investment, public safety, infrastructure, animal control, and other priorities. No motions were adopted; both agenda items were recorded as "No Action Taken." The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Item 1 – Discussion of 2025 property tax rate; no action taken
• Item 2 – Budget Workshop FY 2025‑2026 discussion; no action taken

Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request. The request concerns a two-story duplex that encroaches on required side and rear setbacks.

• Public hearing and possible action on a variance for a two-story duplex at 660 Poinciana St. (Applicant: David Agado)
• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes of the May 22, 2025 meeting (vote: For Vv, Against none). It approved a variance allowing an encroachment of a two‑story duplex at 660 Poinciana St. (vote: For ¥_, Against none). The meeting was then adjourned (vote: For Vv, Against none).

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: For Vv, Against none)
• Approved variance for 660 Poinciana St. duplex (vote: For ¥_, Against none)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: For Vv, Against none)

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation will consider financial assistance for local businesses and expenditures for the San Benito Fairgrounds. The board will also discuss agreements with the City of San Benito, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Boys & Girls Club.

• Sales Tax Grants for Briana Reyna d/b/a Paw-N-Spaw and Noe M. Lima d/b/a Noe’s Mexican Cafe
• Payments for professional services at San Benito Fairgrounds for E&F Landscaping, F&T Valley Motor Sports, SRS Production, Big G’s Fireworks, A&H Painting, and Ameritek
• Amended Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Benito
• Agreement with The Pruneda Law Firm PLLC
• Agreement with the San Benito Chamber of Commerce and sponsorship for Boys & Girls Club

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning and a conditional use permit. The board will also consider the approval of a subdivision plat.

• Final Plat of Jabonero Trail Subdivision on North Sam Houston
• Rezoning request for property at 753 Winchell St.
• Conditional Use Permit for a towing business at 31085 FM 509

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss updating the city's land use chart and authorizing agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation for automatic license plate readers. The body will also consider several city payments for emergency repairs, asphalt, and event sponsorships.

• First reading of Ordinance 2252-AI-08-2025 to update zoning classifications
• Agreement with TxDOT for San Benito Police Department Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers
• Payment of $40,522.50 to Upper Valley Materials, LLC for police department parking area asphalt
• Payment of $31,412.18 to Siddons Martin Emergency Group for Fire Department ladder truck repairs
• Sponsorship of $8,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of San Benito 1st Annual Roots and Boots Gala

The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included the June meeting minutes, payments to an emergency group, and a hot‑asphalt purchase. A motion to allocate concert‑series proceeds to the Kerr County flood‑relief fund was tabled by a 3‑2 vote. The Commission also unanimously approved an $8,000 sponsorship to the Boys & Girls Club, an $8,750 payment for the Chamber of Commerce membership, and a $20,000 stage and generator rental for Resaca Fest.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, including minutes and payments (unanimous)
• Tabled flood‑relief allocation from concert series (3‑2 vote)
• Approved $8,000 sponsorship to Boys & Girls Club (unanimous)
• Approved $8,750 payment for Chamber of Commerce membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 stage and generator rental for Resaca Fest (unanimous)
• Approved $31,412.18 payment to Siddons Martin Emergency Group (unanimous)
• Approved $40,522.50 purchase of 450 tons hot asphalt for police parking (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to correct minutes (name change from Jesus Morales to Jose L. Morales) (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting public hearings on the city's Comprehensive Plan, the CDBG Annual Action Plan, and a grant for the San Benito Wetlands park. The body will also consider several ordinances, including motor vehicle speed regulations on FM 2520.

• Second public hearing on the City of San Benito Comprehensive Plan
• Payment of $70,002.33 and $188,243.02 to Cornett Construction Company for Alamo Lift Station Number 6
• Emergency purchase of $21,273.79 from Vulcan Industries, Inc. for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Unit
• Proposed conversion of a 15-foot-wide alley to a utility easement at 1300 Combes Street
• Ordinance Number 2630-06-2025 regulating motor vehicle speed on FM 2520

The City Commission unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and several ordinances and resolutions, including a speed‑limit ordinance on FM 2520, a resolution honoring ResacaFest, and measures protecting the San Benito Wetlands. It also approved two payments for the Alamo Lift Station project and authorized a $750,000 grant application for the wetlands park. The amended Interlocal Agreement with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation was approved at $54,000.

• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2630-06-2025 regulating motor vehicle speed on FM 2520 (unanimous)
• Accepted Texas Senate resolution honoring ResacaFest (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution restricting drilling and mining within San Benito Wetlands Park (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing grant application for San Benito Wetlands park (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $70,002.33 for Alamo Lift Station #6 rehabilitation and $188,243.02 final payment to Cornett Construction (unanimous)
• Approved amended Interlocal Agreement with San Benito Economic Development Corp at $54,000 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Regular City Commission Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as a Special City Commission Meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan, the CDBG 51st Year Annual Action Plan, and a grant application for the San Benito Wetlands park. The body will also consider several ordinances and contracts for city infrastructure and events.

• Second public hearing on the City of San Benito Comprehensive Plan
• Payment of $70,002.33 and $188,243.02 to Cornett Construction Company for Alamo Lift Station Number 6 Improvements
• Emergency purchase of $21,273.79 from Vulcan Industries, Inc. for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Unit
• Proposed conversion of a 15-foot-wide alley to a utility easement for Saint Theresa Catholic Church at 1300 Combes Street
• Resolution to restrict drilling and mining within the San Benito Wetlands park development

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to conduct training for government officials. The meeting includes a period for public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Government Officials training presentation

City Commission

The City Commission workshop scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. This document serves as the official notice of cancellation.

Community Grants and Programs

The Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss community grants and programs. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 5187 Year Proposed One-Year Annual Action Plan.

• Public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 5187 Year Proposed One-Year Annual Action Plan
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct its first budget workshop for the fiscal year running October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate.

• Discussion of the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate
• Budget Workshop 1 for Fiscal Year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026

The City Commission held a budget workshop on June 24, 2025 and took no formal action. Commissioners discussed maintaining the 2025‑2026 ad valorem property tax rate at $0.708125 and reviewed preliminary revenue projections of about $1.1 million. Staff presented budget assumptions including a $144,142 increase for TMRS retirement contributions, a minimum‑wage rise to $12.85, and a one‑time $1,200 bonus per employee instead of a 3 % COLA. The commission requested additional detail for the next meeting and adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss amended agreements and several legal cases. The board will also receive a presentation from Cameron County Workforce Solutions.

• Amended Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Benito
• Amended Professional Services Agreement with Carpe Nox Industries, LLC
• Legal consultation and action on Case 2024-DCL-02377 and Case 13-25-00016-CV
• Legal consultation and action on Case C-1217-25-L and 2025-DCL-01968
• Discussion on EDA Project Number 08-01-04891

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant funding allocations. The body is also considering several infrastructure approvals for new subdivisions and a permit to sell alcohol at a mobile food truck park.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit to sell alcohol at a Mobile Food Truck Park at 1939 West Business 77
• Purchase of 10 Panasonic Toughbook 55 Laptops for Police Department for $34,990.00
• Payment of $48,300.00 to J-Services All in One, LLC for Sewer Jetter Combo Truck repairs
• Approval of fire hydrant installation fees via Ordinance Number 2409-H-C
• Infrastructure approvals for The Cross Corner, San Sebastian Phase I, and B77 Phase A subdivisions

The San Benito City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of ten Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops for the police department at a cost of $34,990. It also approved a $48,300 payment to repair the city’s sewer‑jetter combo truck and a $12,425 partial payment for advertising items related to the cancelled Hog Waddle 2025 event. Additionally, the commission approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑6, which included the meeting minutes and an amendment to capital improvement and fire hydrant fees, and awarded bid #2025‑04‑04 to a pre‑approved engineering firm for future water and wastewater projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑6 (minutes, ordinance amendment) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of ten Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops for $34,990 – unanimous
• Approved payment of $48,300 to J‑Services All In One for sewer‑jetter truck repairs – unanimous
• Approved partial payment of $12,425 to Digital Print and Advertising for Hog Waddle 2025 items – unanimous
• Approved award of bid #2025‑04‑04 for non‑exclusive professional engineering consultant services

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit to sell alcohol at a mobile food truck park. The board will also consider the final plat for a new subdivision phase.

• Final Plat of San Sebastian Subdivision Phase I (16.989 acre tract) submitted by Shield Enterprises LLC
• Public hearing and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit to sell alcohol at 1939 W. Business 77 submitted by Sergio Guerra

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss a marketing proposal for the City of San Benito Concert and Event Series. The board will also consider approving minutes from a February 2025 meeting.

• Marketing Proposal for the City of San Benito Concert and Event Series
• Approval of February 12, 2025, meeting minutes

Community Grants and Programs

The Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss funding for the FY 51-2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The body may take action to identify and prioritize specific projects to receive these funds.

• Discussion and update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 51-2025/2026 funding
• Possible action to identify and prioritize projects for CDBG funding
• Approval of April 8, 2025, meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss several infrastructure projects, including water tower rehabilitation and emergency manhole repairs. The body is also reviewing subdivision plans and potential legal settlements regarding the Resaca Village development project.

• Proposal with KLM Engineering, Inc. for water tower rehabilitation at U.S. 77 Expressway and Oscar Williams Road for $264,750.00
• Ratification of $42,750.00 payment to OMT Utilities for emergency manhole repair on East Rose Street
• Contract with Bond and Bond Auctioneers, LLC to auction 46 City vehicles and 9 equipment items
• Payment of $26,030.00 to Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. for surge tank improvements at 925 West Stenger Street
• Public hearing and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for a storage building at 237 West San Jose Ranch Road

The Commission approved the preliminary plat and master plan for the Los Cielos Subdivision by unanimous vote. A motion to move Consent Agenda Item 2 out of sequence was also approved unanimously, and Consent Agenda Items 1 and 3 through 10 were adopted. The City approved a $26,030 payment to Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. for work on the 925 West Stenger Street surge tank improvements.

• Approved Los Cielos Subdivision preliminary plat and master plan (unanimous)
• Moved Consent Agenda Item 2 out of sequence for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1 and 3‑10 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $26,030 to Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. (unanimous)

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss a marketing proposal for the City of San Benito Concert and Event Series. The board may take action to approve the proposal.

• Marketing Proposal for the City of San Benito Concert and Event Series

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito Economic Development Corporation will discuss budget appropriations for the Summer Concert Series and agreements with various service providers. The board will also hold a public hearing to act on items discussed in a closed session, including real estate and business performance agreements.

• Budget appropriations for the San Benito Summer Concert Series
• Agreement with The Marguiles Communications Group
• Application of Reach for the Sky under the Small Business Investment Program
• Huddle House Performance Agreement
• Potential offer for the acquisition of tracts of land and building

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and may vote on a variance request to allow a prefabricated carport to encroach into the required side setback for a commercial property at 485 S. Sam Houston. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance for prefabricated carport at 485 S. Sam Houston
• Possible vote to approve variance for Adriana Hernandez's property
• Consideration of minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance allowing a prefabricated carport to encroach the required side setback on the property at 485 S. Sam Houston. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (vote For: Vv, passes)
• Approved variance for prefabricated carport at 485 S. Sam Houston (vote For: ¥_, passes)
• Adjourned meeting (vote For: Vv, passes)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat and master plan for a 62.68-acre subdivision. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a storage building.

• Preliminary Plat & Master Plan of Los Cielos Subdivision (62.68 acres) by Spirit 1 Family LLC
• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a storage building over 200 square feet at 237 W. San Jose Ranch Rd.
• Conditional Use Permit request for 237 W. San Jose Ranch Rd. by Ly Kear

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will meet May 20, 2025 to hear quarterly financial reports, vote on routine items including a parks master plan and utility easement, and consider contracts totaling over $90,000 for police body cameras, HVAC software, and water pumps.

• Approve Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2025–2035
• Abandon 15-foot alley at 1300 Combes Street for St. Theresa Catholic Church utility easement
• Purchase two Barnes Chopper 25hp submersible pumps for Virginia Lift Station for $65,000
• Approve $14,300.16 annual body-camera software contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc.
• Approve $12,296 HVAC digital control software purchase from Trane U.S. Inc.

The Commission approved the annual comprehensive financial reports for the City, the Economic Development Corporation, and the Firemen Relief and Retirement Fund. All consent‑agenda items except items 4 and 12 were approved unanimously. Commissioners also adopted the City of San Benito Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2025‑2035 by unanimous vote.

• Approved annual comprehensive financial reports for City, Economic Development Corp, and Firemen Relief Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 and 5‑11 (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2025‑2035 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits, including a Murphy Oil USA convenient store with 24-hour fueling and alcohol sales at 1126 W. Business 77. The consent agenda includes approval of those permits, subdivision plats, lot size variances, a BYOB establishment ordinance, and several infrastructure purchases. Individual items include adopting model subdivision rules, amending personnel policies, and ratifying payments for emergency manhole repairs and a path project. The commission will also appoint board members and discuss delinquent tax matters in executive session.

• Public hearing and possible approval of conditional use permit for Murphy Oil USA convenient store with 24-hour fueling and alcohol sales at 1126 W. Business 77
• Approval of $17,000 contract with Big G's Fireworks for ResacaFest 2025 fireworks display
• Purchase of a $81,891.76 generator from Holt Power Systems for the Herminia Lift Station
• Ratification of $42,000 emergency repair of collapsed brick manhole at Hull and Spears streets
• Second reading of ordinance allowing BYOB establishments and setting annual permit fees

The commission approved items 1 through 9 on the consent agenda. This included four conditional use permits for a mobile food‑truck park, a storage building, an automobile sales establishment, and a Murphy Oil USA convenience store with 24‑hour fueling. They also approved preliminary plats for the Jabonero Trail and JLA Pointe subdivisions, variances for two proposed subdivisions, and adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use permit for mobile food‑truck park (Sergio Guerra) – unanimous
• Approved conditional use permit for storage building >200 sq ft (Hector Castillo) – unanimous
• Approved conditional use permit for automobile sales establishment (Marco Cortez) – unanimous
• Approved conditional use permit for Murphy Oil USA convenience store with 24‑hour fueling (Murphy Oil USA Inc.) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat of Jabonero Trail Subdivision (Noe Galvan & Emma Teresa Galvan) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat of JLA Pointe Subdivision (Ochoa Capital, LLC) – unanimous
• Approved variances to minimum lot size requirements for two proposed subdivisions (Mago Development LLC; Spirit II Family LLC) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 City Commission meeting – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a Murphy Oil USA convenience store at 1126 W. Business 77, which would include 24-hour fueling and alcohol sales. They will also vote on approval of the March 27 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a conditional use permit for Murphy Oil USA convenience store with 24-hour fueling and alcohol sales at 1126 W. Business 77
• Consideration and approval of minutes from March 27, 2025 regular meeting

Community Grants and Programs

The San Benito Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) is meeting for a workshop focused on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications. The agenda includes public comments limited to three minutes per speaker and up to three speakers per topic. No decisions are being made; the meeting is a discussion-only workshop.

• Public comments allowed with time limits (3 minutes per speaker, max 3 per topic)
• CDBG Application Workshop as the sole substantive agenda item

City Commission

This is a special joint meeting of the San Benito City Commission and San Benito CISD Board of Trustees. The bodies will discuss updates on the water tower logo and rehabilitation project, the comprehensive plan update with draft goals for downtown, flood mitigation, housing, and parks, and several other topics including park improvements, the real time crime center, and school bus routes. All items are for discussion and update only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion and update on the City of San Benito Water Tower Logo(s) and Rehabilitation Project
• Discussion and update on City Comprehensive Plan Update including draft goals for downtown revitalization, flood mitigation, housing, and public facilities
• Discussion and update on City and School Parks Improvements to include Stormwater Regional Detention Facilities, lighting, and amenities
• Discussion on the City of San Benito Real Time Crime Center
• Discussion and update on School Bus Routes and City Traffic Plan

The SBCISD Board voted unanimously to move Agenda Item 3.9 before Agenda Item 3.1. No other actions were taken on any agenda items, including the education partnership, real‑time crime center, water‑tower project, or comprehensive plan updates.

• Moved SBCISD Agenda Item 3.9 before Item 3.1 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two preliminary subdivision plats and two lot size variances. The board will also hold public hearings for conditional use permits regarding a food truck park, a storage building, and an automobile sales establishment.

• Preliminary Plat of Jabonero Trail Subdivision on North Sam Houston
• Preliminary Plat of JLA Pointe Subdivision at 345 South Oscar Williams Road
• Lot size variance requests for properties on North Oscar Williams Road and near West Business 77
• Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Food Truck Park at 1939 W. Business 77
• Conditional Use Permits for a storage building at 1750 W. Expressway 83 and auto sales at 1035 S. Sam Houston

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission and the Economic Development Corporation hold a special joint meeting to consider routine resolutions, an engineering contract, and EDC business. The boards will then enter executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation related to the Resaca Village development project, including two lawsuits. Possible action may follow the closed session.

• Resolution recognizing National Community Development Week and CDBG 51st anniversary (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution affirming Fair Housing Act commitment and proclaiming Fair Housing Month (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of an engineering contract with Solorio, Inc. (no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of a Master Service Agreement with MCCi, LLC for JustFOIA online public information request software (EDC item)
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Varco Real Estate v. SBEDC and SBEDC v. Texas Regional Bank, related to Resaca Village

The City Commission and the San Benito Economic Development Board approved several resolutions, including recognition of National Community Development Week and Fair Housing Month, and amended the EDC's corporate filings. They also approved a Master Service Agreement with MCCi, LLC to implement the JustFOIA electronic public‑information request system. The Board set the next EDC meeting for May 29, cancelled the April 17 meeting, and approved half of the proposed $17,500 Chamber membership payment pending a workshop. No action was taken on an engineering contract with Solorio, Inc. and on a resolution for EDC depository bank services.

• Approved Resolution 2025-0422-002(R) recognizing National Community Development Week (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-0422-003(R) affirming commitment to the Fair Housing Act and proclaiming April Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-0415-002 amending the San Benito Economic Development Corporation corporate filings (unanimous)
• Approved Master Service Agreement No. 19497 with MCCi, LLC for JustFOIA software (unanimous)
• Ratified change of EDC meeting date, cancelled April 17 meeting, set May 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved half of the proposed $17,500 Chamber membership payment, pending workshop (unanimous)
• No action taken on City engineering contract with Solorio, Inc.
• No action taken on EDC depository bank services resolution

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the installation of license plate reader cameras and a new ordinance for businesses allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol. The body will also consider awarding a contract for the Landrum Park Restroom Project and appointing members to several city boards.

• Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for 10 license plate reader cameras for $40,200.00
• Ordinance Number 2628-05-2025 to add annual permit and inspection fees for businesses allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol
• Master Service Agreement with MCCi, LLC for JustFOIA software in the amount of $9,253.29
• Awarding RFP 2025-04-001 for the Landrum Park Restroom Project to A Plus Homes, LLC
• Resolution Number 2025-0415-001 supporting the creation of the RGV Flood Control District

The Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and amended corporate filings for the Economic Development Corporation. It voted 3‑2 to support the creation of a Rio Grande Valley Flood Control District. The body also unanimously authorized the mayor to execute contracts for new depository bank services and approved a $40,200 agreement for license‑plate reader cameras.

• Approved minutes of April 1 2025 City Commission meeting (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑0415‑001 supporting creation of RGV Flood Control District (3‑2 vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑0415‑003 authorizing mayor to execute contracts for city depository bank services (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of corporate filings of San Benito Economic Development Corporation, Inc. (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to install ten safety‑falcon license‑plate reader cameras for $40,200 (consent agenda, unanimous)

Community Grants and Programs

The San Benito Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the Notice of Funding Availability and consider approving a bid for Landrum Park restrooms. The committee will also consider purchasing inlet parking material for Kennedy Park using funds from the Kennedy and Landrum Park Improvement line item.

• Public hearing on Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
• Consideration and possible action to approve Landrum Park Restrooms Bid
• Consideration and possible action to approve purchase of inlet parking material for Kennedy Park

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The San Benito Civil Service Commission will consider approving the minutes from two prior meetings and vote on a list of two candidates who passed the entry-level firefighters exam. No major financial or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of August 16, 2024, and February 25, 2025, regular Civil Service Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration and possible action to approve the Entry Level Firefighters Exam list from March 24, 2025 (2 candidates)

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a storage building at 29935 Zillock Road. It will also consider approving a disaster declaration due to heavy rainfall flooding, and ratifying emergency expenditures for vehicle towing. Other items include a preliminary plat for a 12-lot residential subdivision, police software renewal, and board appointments.

• Public hearing and possible approval of conditional use permit for storage building >200 sq ft at 29935 Zillock Road
• Consideration of Order 2025-0401 declaring a disaster due to widespread flooding
• Ratification of emergency expenditures for severe weather towing services
• Preliminary plat approval for Vila Dolce Subdivision (12 lots) by Stonespring Investments, LLC
• Approval of $28,376.94 annual maintenance for police records management software

The Commission unanimously approved a disaster declaration for the recent heavy rainfall. It also approved emergency expenditures for stranded‑vehicle towing services. Additional approvals included a conditional use permit for a storage building, a preliminary plat for the Vila Dolce subdivision, and several annual service contracts. Finally, four members were appointed to the Building Standards and Renewal Board.

• Approved disaster declaration (Order 2025-0401) – unanimous
• Approved emergency expenditures for stranded‑vehicle towing services – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 240‑sq‑ft storage building at 29935 Zillock Road – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat for Vila Dolce subdivision (12‑lot, 12.088‑acre) – unanimous
• Approved $20,223.00 annual payment to Granicus/Swagit for live‑stream services – unanimous
• Approved $28,376.94 annual payment to Tyler Technologies for police records and CAD software – unanimous
• Approved $11,975.26 purchase of police officers' duty uniforms from GT Distributors – unanimous
• Appointed Noelia Barrera, Ricardo Guerra, and Ernesto Garcia to the Building Standards and Renewal Board – unanimous

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance to allow a porch encroachment into the required front setback for an existing residential development at 652 E Powers St. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and review board member attendance policies and expectations.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a variance for porch encroachment at 652 E Powers St, Lot 1, San Benito-Munoz Subdivision (applicant: Marissa Munoz)
• Consideration to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Review and discussion of board member attendance policy and expectations
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than three speakers per topic

The board tabled the motion to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. The board approved a variance allowing an encroachment of a porch within the required front setback for the property at 652 E Powers St., Lot One (1) in the San Benito-Munoz Subdivision. The meeting was adjourned after the motion passed.

• Tabled minutes of Jan 23, 2025 (For: __)
• Approved porch variance for 652 E Powers St., Lot One (1) (For: V_)
• Adjourned meeting (For: Vv)

Planning & Zoning Board

The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on March 27, 2025, to consider approving the preliminary plat for the Villa Dolce Subdivision, a 12.088-acre tract. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a storage building larger than 200 square feet at 29935 Zillock Road. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a discussion on board member attendance and expectations.

• Preliminary plat approval for Villa Dolce Subdivision (12.088 acres, Stonespring Investments, LLC)
• Public hearing and conditional use permit request for a storage building >200 sq ft at 29935 Zillock Rd (applicant: Isabel Castillo)
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of board member attendance policy and expectations

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will consider consent items including second-reading ordinances to rezone a 5.13-acre tract from agriculture to commercial and a 3.636-acre tract from single-family to commercial, purchase five police radars for $15,731, renew police dash camera software for $13,596, and approve a $34,500 payment for fitness court equipment. Individually, they will discuss a proposal for document scanning services. In executive session, the commission will discuss the purchase of property and water rights, with possible action afterward.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2252-AF-03-2025 rezoning 5.13 acres from AO to C-2 (applicant: Juan Ruben Vela)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2252-AG-03-2025 rezoning 3.636 acres from SF-1 to C-2 (applicant: Arturo Martinez)
• Purchase of five MPH Python KA Band FS Dual Antenna police radars from DANA Safety Supply for $15,731.03
• Annual payment of $13,596.00 to Versaterm Public Safety for police dash camera software
• Ratification of $34,500 payment to Level-Up Retail Services for National Fitness Campaign Studio Fitness Court equipment installation

The San Benito City Commission approved two second-reading ordinances rezoning properties to C-2 Commercial General Retail Business, denied the 2025 Consumer Price Index adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates, and approved several consent agenda items including payments for police equipment and a fitness court. The commission also tabled a proposal for document scanning services and took action on a property purchase discussed in executive session.

• Approved rezoning of 5.13-acre tract from AO to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3.636-acre tract from SF-1 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Denied 2025 CPI adjustment to telecom right-of-way access line rates (unanimous)
• Approved $13,596.00 payment to Versaterm for police dash camera software (consent)
• Approved $15,731.03 purchase of five police radars from Dana Safe Supply (consent)
• Approved $34,500.00 ratification payment to Level-Up Retail Services for fitness court equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $29,209.50 retainage payment to Ferguson Service Systems for lift station project (unanimous)
• Tabled proposal for document scanning services (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito EDC Board will consider a professional services agreement with Samuel Solorio, PE for amphitheater stage structural design and construction. The board will also enter closed session to discuss Hog Waddle agreements, a leasehold deed, and a subdivision project, with possible public action following. Additionally, the board will ratify a meeting date change canceling the March 20, 2025 meeting.

• Professional services agreement with Samuel Solorio, PE for amphitheater stage structural design and construction
• Closed session: legal consultation on Hog Waddle agreements
• Closed session: Second Lien Leasehold Deed of Trust (Instrument 2023-20175) and related legal matters
• Closed session: subdivision application and engineering for project
• Public hearing and possible action on items discussed in closed session

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and two conditional use permits. The body will also discuss a professional engineering agreement for the Ratliff Waterline Improvement Project and a grant application for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program.

• Rezoning of 5.13 acres from Agriculture and Open Space to Commercial General Retail Business (Juan Ruben Vela)
• Rezoning of 3.636 acres from Single Family One to Commercial General Retail Business (Arturo Martinez)
• Conditional Use Permit for a liquor store at 325 E. Business 77, Suite A & B (Renato David Hernandez)
• Conditional Use Permit for automobile sales and a portable building at Lot Two, Resubdivision of Block Eight, Hunck’s Addition #1 (Marco Cortez)
• Project Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Trimad Consultants, LLC for the Ratliff Waterline Improvement Project

The San Benito City Commission approved a project agreement with TRIMAD Consultants, LLC for the Ratliff Waterline Improvement Project (4-1, with Commissioner Morales voting no). The commission also unanimously denied a bid on a struck-off property and authorized legal counsel to coordinate the purchase of another struck-off property. Consent agenda items, including a liquor store conditional use permit and a final plat, were approved unanimously.

• Approved TRIMAD Consultants engineering contract for Ratliff Waterline Project (4-1)
• Denied bid on struck-off property (Lot 4, Hollingsworth Subdivision) unanimously
• Authorized legal counsel to coordinate purchase of struck-off property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor store CUP at 325 E. Business 77 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Le Blanc Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled Parks and Recreation Board appointments for Place 1 and Place 4 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use changes. These include two rezoning requests for commercial use and two conditional use permits for a liquor store and automobile sales.

• Final Plat approval for Le Blanc Subdivision (10.00 acres) by Camperos Development LLC
• Rezoning request for 5.13 acres from Agriculture and Open Space to Commercial General Retail Business (Applicant: Juan Ruben Vela)
• Rezoning request for 3.636 acres from Single Family One to Commercial General Retail Business (Applicant: Arturo Martinez)
• Conditional Use Permit for automobile sales and a portable building at Lot Two, Resubdivision of Block Eight, Hunck’s Addition #1 (Applicant: Marco Cortez)
• Conditional Use Permit for a liquor store at 325 E. Business 77 Suite A & B (Applicant: Renato David Hernandez)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The San Benito Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 2024 and consider a new item: approval of the entry-level police officer exam list from a January 24, 2025 exam, which includes 14 candidates. The board may also enter executive session to consult with legal counsel. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Consideration and possible action to approve the Entry Level Police Officers Exam list of 14 candidates (exam proctored January 24, 2025)

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Cesar Gonzalez Meeting Hall at 401 N Sam Houston Blvd. The body will receive quarterly performance and financial reports, vote on routine items including minutes approval and ordinance readings, and consider a rezoning request for a large tract on FM 732 from agriculture to commercial use.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2103-008-02-2025 amending Subdivision Regulations standards
• Rezone 33.89-acre FM 732 tract from AO to C-2 for commercial retail (Applicant: Amel R. Villarreal)
• Approve $10,095.74 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Detection System for City Hall Lobby
• Approve $10,000 Float Level Switches for City Lift Stations maintenance
• Ratify $15,650 emergency sewer repair at City Shop Lift Station Number 2

The San Benito City Commission approved the consent agenda, including ordinances, grants, and purchases, and awarded a legal services contract to O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo for $6,250 per month. Two board appointments were made to the Building Standards and Renewal Board. The commission also voted to proceed as discussed in executive session on a public works project, but took no action on the Fun-N-Sun RV Resort matter.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-9 unanimously
• Awarded legal services contract to O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo for $6,250/month (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna Llanes to Building Standards and Renewal Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Juan Antonio Maya, Jr. to Building Standards and Renewal Board Place 1 (unanimous)
• Voted to proceed as discussed in executive session on Project 2025-001 (unanimous)
• No action on Fun-N-Sun RV Resort

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito EDC board will discuss and possibly vote on a Small Business Investment Program sales tax grant, improvements to the Freddy Fender Memorial, and a professional engineering services agreement with Trimad Consultants LLC. The board may also go into closed session to discuss Hog Waddle agreements, legal matters, and real property issues. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Small Business Investment Program — Sales Tax Grant
• Improvements to community facilities, including Freddy Fender Memorial
• Agreement for professional engineering services with Trimad Consultants LLC
• Closed session: Hog Waddle agreements, legal consultation, real property, and economic development
• Approval of December 19, 2024 and January 23, 2025 meeting minutes

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE

The San Benito Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will discuss hotel/motel financials and consider two funding requests: a marketing package for the Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025 and a $4,500 request to support Ballet Nepantla at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.

• Discussion of hotel/motel financials
• Consideration and possible action on marketing package for Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025
• Consideration and possible action to approve $4,500 for Ballet Nepantla performance at San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum
• Public comments

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several rezoning requests and annexations. The body will also discuss animal control ordinances, a community cat program, and a parks master plan.

• Public hearing to rezone 33.894 acres on FM 732 from Agriculture and Open Space to Commercial General Retail Business
• Payment of $520,023.18 to Cornett Construction Company for Lift Station Number Six, Alamo Improvements Project
• Annual membership fees for Lower Rio Grande Valley Taskforce for Storm Water totaling $13,735.20
• Proposal with Alexander Business Development for a Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
• Second reading of a voluntary annexation of 31.18 acres by Mago Development, LLC

The San Benito City Commission approved the consent agenda items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, while removing items 1, 7, and 9 for individual consideration. Item 1 (minutes) was approved with an amendment, item 7 (parks master plan) was approved, and item 9 (fairgrounds demolition) was ratified. No substantive decisions were made on first readings or discussions; the city attorney agreement was tabled.

• Approved amended minutes of Jan 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2252-AB-01-2025 (voluntary annexation, 31.18 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2252-AC-01-2025 (rezoning to SF-1) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2252-AD-01-2025 (rezoning to C-2) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-0204-001(R) (Border Zone Fire Department Grant) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $520,023.18 to Cornett Construction for Lift Station Six (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 proposal with Alexander Business Development for parks master plan (unanimous)
• Approved annual membership fees of $13,735.20 for Lower Rio Grande Valley Taskforce (unanimous)

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE

The San Benito Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will discuss hotel/motel financials and consider a proposed marketing package and strategy for the Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025 event, which could involve funding from hotel occupancy tax revenues. The meeting also includes public comments and routine business discussions.

• Discussion of Hotel/Motel Financials
• Consideration and possible action on proposed marketing package for Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025
• Public comments
• New and old business discussions
• Roll call and adjournment

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and hold public hearings on nine variance requests for carport encroachments on residential properties. Each request seeks to allow a carport within required setbacks (corner side, rear, or front) at specific addresses.

• Variance for carport encroachment at 173 San Jacinto, La Alameda Subdivision (Applicant: Nancy Aida Perez)
• Variance for carport encroachment at 194 La Vaca Dr., La Alameda Subdivision (Applicant: Jose Homar Villarreal)
• Variance for carport encroachment at 118 Brazos St., La Alameda Subdivision (Applicants: Jorge B Davila & Enriqueta Davila)
• Variance for carport encroachment at 1007 Woodford St., Ponderosa North Subdivision (Applicant: Maria Muniz)
• Variance for carport encroachment at 549 Doherty St., Whitney 3rd Subdivision (Applicant: Ana Maria Conde)

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments approved all ten carport variance requests on the agenda, allowing encroachments into required setbacks at various residential properties. The board also approved the minutes from its October 24, 2024 regular meeting and November 18, 2024 special meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 special meeting
• Approved carport variance at 173 San Jacinto (La Alameda Subdivision)
• Approved carport variance at 194 La Vaca Dr. (La Alameda Subdivision)
• Approved carport variance at 118 Brazos St. (La Alameda Subdivision)
• Approved carport variance at 1007 Woodford St. (Ponderosa North Subdivision)
• Approved carport variance at 549 Doherty St. (Whitney 3rd Subdivision)
• Approved carport variance at 821 Comfort Dr. (Comfort Place Subdivision)

Planning & Zoning Board

The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings, appoint a Vice-Chairman, and hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 33.894-acre tract from Agriculture/Open Space to Commercial General Retail. The applicant is Amel R. Villarreal.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 special meeting
• Appointment of a Vice-Chairman for the Commission
• Public hearing on rezoning 33.894 acres from AO (Agriculture/Open Space) to C-2 (Commercial General Retail) – applicant Amel R. Villarreal

Economic Development Corporation

The San Benito EDC Board will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of San Benito related to the Hog Waddle event, a small business investment program sales tax grant, an employee salary supplement, and a professional engineering services agreement with Trimad Consultants LLC. The board will also enter closed session to discuss litigation, real property, personnel matters, and multiple economic development projects, followed by a public hearing on those items.

• Resignation of EDC Secretary & Treasurer and election of officer vacancies
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Benito Related to Hog Waddle
• Small Business Investment Program — Sales Tax Grant
• Employee end-of-year salary supplement
• Agreement for professional engineering services with Trimad Consultants LLC

City Commission

The San Benito City Commission will hold public hearings and first readings on the voluntary annexation and rezoning of 31.18 acres from agricultural to single-family residential, plus a separate rezoning from residential to commercial. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts and purchases totaling over $490,000, such as lift station and surge tank improvements, vehicle purchases, and an emergency sewer repair. The commission will also discuss board appointments and convene in closed session on legal and real estate matters.

• Public hearing and first reading to voluntarily annex 31.18 acres (Mago Development) and rezone from AO to SF-1 for single-family housing.
• Public hearing to rezone Lot 16, Cunningham Subdivision from SF-1 to C-2 commercial (Stonespring Investments).
• Consent agenda includes payments: $118,401.83 to Cornett Construction for Landrum Lift Station; $266,760.00 to Ferguson Service Systems for surge tank improvements; $42,952 for a Ford F150 and $28,892 for a Ford Bronco.
• Approval of interlocal agreements for the 2025 Hog Waddle Event (San Benito EDC) and Real Time Crime Center.
• Purchase of a USB fingerprint scanner ($11,620) and ratification of emergency sewer repair ($22,900).

The San Benito City Commission approved the preliminary plat for Country Woods Estates and the master plan for San Sebastian Subdivision, both unanimously. Consent agenda items 3-6 and 8-15 were approved as a block, while items 1, 2, 7, 16, and 17 were handled individually. The commission also tabled appointments to the Building Standards and Renewal Board and made appointments to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Approved preliminary plat of Country Woods Estates (unanimous)
• Approved master plan of San Sebastian Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-6 and 8-15 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to investigate Real Time Crime Center interlocal agreement (4-1)
• Ratified Empowerment Endeavors booking agreement for 2025 Hog Waddle (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with San Benito EDC for 2025 Hog Waddle (unanimous)
• Tabled Building Standards and Renewal Board appointments (3-1)
• Reappointed Llanes, Nunez; appointed Hernandez to CDCAC (unanimous)

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE

The San Benito Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss hotel/motel financials and consider a proposed marketing package and strategy for the Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025 event. Public comments are accepted. The board may take action on the marketing proposal.

• Discussion of hotel/motel financials
• Consideration and possible action on marketing package for Hog Waddle Concert & Cookoff 2025
• Public comments open
• New and old business items
• Roll call and welcome

City Commission

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The City of San Benito Regular City Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, has been cancelled as approved at the December 17, 2024 meeting. It is rescheduled to Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the same time and location.

• Regular City Commission Meeting cancelled for January 7, 2025
• Rescheduled to Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Board of Adjustments

The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve eight variance requests allowing carport encroachments into required setbacks for existing residential developments. The board will also hold a public hearing on each request and vote on the minutes from its October 24, 2024 meeting.

• Variance for carport encroachment at 173 San Jacinto (lots 89 & 90, La Alameda Subdivision) – applicant Nancy Aida Perez
• Variance for carport encroachment at 194 La Vaca Dr. (lot 165, La Alameda Subdivision) – applicant Jose Homar Villarreal
• Variance for carport encroachment at 118 Brazos St. (lot 124, La Alameda Subdivision) – applicants Jorge B. Davila & Enriqueta Davila
• Variance for carport encroachment at 1007 Woodford St. (lot 3, block 3, Ponderosa North Subdivision) – applicant Maria Muniz
• Variance for carport encroachment at 549 Doherty St. (lot 23, Whitney 3rd Subdivision) – applicant Ana Maria Conde

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on the voluntary annexation and rezoning of 31.18 acres from agriculture to single-family residential, and on a separate rezoning to commercial. They will also consider subdivision plats, a variance request, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 31.18 acres (Block 136, San Benito Land & Water Company Subdivision) by Mago Development, LLC
• Public hearing on rezoning the same 31.18 acres from AO 'Agriculture and Open Space' to SF-1 'Single Family One'
• Public hearing on rezoning Lot 16, Cunningham Subdivision from SF-1 to C-2 'Commercial General Retail Business' by Stonespring Investments LLC
• Consideration of Master Plan for San Sebastian Subdivision, a 47.35-acre tract by Fabian Contreras
• Consideration of a variance to lot width on a 3.035-acre parcel by Noe Galvan & Emma Teresa Galvan

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the San Sebastian Subdivision master plan with conditions, the Country Woods Estates preliminary plat with conditions, a lot width variance, a voluntary annexation, and three rezoning requests. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved San Sebastian Subdivision master plan (47.35 acres) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Country Woods Estates preliminary plat (13.24 acres) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved lot width variance for 3.035-acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 31.18 acres for Mago Development (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 31.18 acres from AO to SF-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Lot 16 Cunningham Subdivision from SF-1 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)