South Padre Island public meetings in 2025
65 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is discussing the release of a construction bid for the South Padre Island Wind & Water Sports Park. City staff are currently finalizing design aspects with HDR and Kimley Horn before beginning the procurement process.
- Discussion regarding the release of the bid for the Wind and Water Sports Venue
City Council Special Meeting
The South Padre Island City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on Resolution No. 2025-25, which canvasses the returns and declares the results of the December 13, 2025 Runoff Election. This is a legally required step to certify the final vote tally.
- Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2025-25 canvassing December 13, 2025 Runoff Election results
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of the November 20 meeting minutes, excused absences for four members, and two replat requests. The main discussion is a proposal to reconfigure four lots into seven lots for Clayton's Marina Subdivision at the corner of Padre Boulevard and King Court, zoned Neighborhood Crossing. Another replat would combine two lots into one at Morningside Drive and Circle Cir in a Low Density Residential district.
- Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Excused absence for Chairman Chris Huffman and members Gordon Garlock, Barbara Hayes, and Jack Manning
- Replat of Clayton's Marina Subdivision: reconfigure Lots 1, 19, 24 of King II Subdivision and Lot 2 of King Resubdivision from 4 to 7 lots
- Replat of Lot 10, Block 185, Fiesta Isles Subdivision: combine Lots 10 and 11 into one lot
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will vote on minutes from November and discuss enforcement actions. The main item is considering a notice of intent to demolish the multi-family dwelling at 204 W Gardenia St due to continued noncompliance. The board will also review the stalled renovation at 119 E Kingfish St, which has made no progress.
- Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 meeting
- Discussion and possible action to send notice of intent to demolish 204 W Gardenia St (Padre Beach Section VIII, Lot 19, Block 116)
- Status report and possible additional orders for 119 E Kingfish St (Padre Beach Section V, Lot 11, Block 63) – no new updates, many components still pending
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will approve the November 19 meeting minutes and authorize a $3,500 payment for the 6th annual Half Marathon Weekend. The agenda includes background materials on tourism campaign updates and market trends. A proposed $60,000 media buy with Rio Sports Live was tabled during the November meeting.
- Approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Authorize $3,500 payment for the 6th annual Half Marathon Weekend
- Review post-event report for Sandcastle Days
- Discuss Greenhaus summer campaign and Tourism Economics market trends
- Table motion to approve up to $60,000 media buy with Rio Sports Live
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will consider approving the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025, and approving a post-event report and authorizing payment of $3,500 for the 6th annual Half Marathon Weekend. This is a routine procedural meeting with only two action items.
- Approve meeting minutes for the October 21, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event report and authorize payment of remaining $3,500 for the 6th annual Half Marathon Weekend (originally approved $14,000 in marketing)
SHORELINE TASK FORCE
The Shoreline Task Force will discuss and vote on recommending a design layout for the Day Dream Circle beach access to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the October 28, 2025, minutes and an excused absence for a member. The meeting is primarily focused on the Day Dream Circle recommendation.
- Discussion and action to recommend design layouts for Day Dream Circle beach access to City Council
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on October 28, 2025
- Approve absence from Task Force Member Sularz from the October 28 meeting
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation board will vote to approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting and review the November 2025 financial report, which shows $116,598 in sales tax collections and a total fund balance of $2.93 million. No other action items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 board meeting
- Review November 2025 financial report: EDC fund balance $2,931,395, total assets $2,931,966
- November sales tax collections of $116,598 received from the State in December
- BNC Facility Reserve fund balance $383,562 as of November 30, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
The council will administer the oath to newly elected Council Member Ken Medders Jr. for Place 1. They will also consider approving invoices for payment (amounts not specified). The main item is a budget amendment of $43,516 from the Bay Access Fund for construction administration and geotechnical testing at the Marisol (Laguna Madre) Boat Ramp project.
- Administer oath to newly elected Council Member Ken Medders Jr., Place 1
- Approve invoices for payment (amounts unspecified in agenda)
- Budget amendment of $43,516 for construction administration and geotechnical services at Marisol Boat Ramp (1705 Laguna Boulevard)
- Includes $14,856.05 proposal from MEG Engineers for construction materials testing
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
This meeting of the South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission consists solely of a single procedural item: approval of the minutes from the October 16, 2025 regular meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Approval of October 16, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will receive status reports on three properties and may issue additional orders. At 112 E Marlin St, demolition is complete but penalties continue accruing; a lien may be filed. At 204 W Gardenia St, no progress has been made on demolition orders. At 119 E Kingfish St, construction is on schedule for completion.
- Discussion and possible action on filing a lien at 112 E Marlin St for accrued penalties of $500/day
- No progress on demolition at 204 W Gardenia St; possible penalty increase to $1,000/day
- Construction at 119 E Kingfish St estimated to finish by end of November 2025
- Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
- Property at 112 E Marlin St must also remove driveway to comply with Public Works and Zoning requirements
PARKS & KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
The Parks & Keep SPI Beautiful Committee will discuss and possibly act on adding a dog park to John L. Tompkins Park. Other agenda items include an update on a tiny library box unveiling at Turtle Park, awarding the Yard/Landscape of the Month for November, and a $5,000 Christmas Street Parade update. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and member absences.
- Discussion and possible action on dog park addition at John L. Tompkins Park
- Update on tiny library box unveiling at Turtle Park (previously approved for Girl Scout troop 2075)
- Possible award of Yard/Landscape of the Month for November
- Update on 2025 Christmas Street Parade (Dec 5, backup Dec 12, budget $5,000)
- Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and member absences
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will vote on approving the post-event report for Sandcastle Days 2025, which generated $46,000 in revenue, and approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 regular meeting. The agenda contains only these two items.
- Approve post-event report for Sandcastle Days 2025 with $46,000 received
- Approve meeting minutes from October 22, 2025 regular meeting
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review a fundraising plan for the South Padre Island Dog Park, including corporate sponsorships and community events. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Municipal Courts Week and the approval of several thousand dollars in city invoices.
- Proclamation recognizing Texas Municipal Courts Week (November 3-7, 2025)
- Presentation of South Padre Island Dog Park Fundraising Plan
- Approval of General Fund checks totaling $1,800,628.66
- Approval of General Fund checks totaling $1,825,875.09
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, and board resignations. Key discussions include a survey for the Birding and Nature Center site to explore a new project such as an aquarium, the Quality of Island Life guidelines, an update on the causeway marine park project, and a potential contribution to Friends of Animal Rescue.
- Discussion on survey for Birding and Nature Center site, including possible aquarium project
- Discussion and possible action on Quality of Island Life guidelines
- Update on causeway marine park project
- Discussion and possible action on contribution to Friends of Animal Rescue
- Approval of resignations of Blake Henry and Will Everett from the board
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass the November 4, 2025 General Election results and order a runoff election for Council Member Place 2. Since no candidate received a majority, the runoff between Kerry Schwartz and Aarin Hartwell will be held December 13, 2025.
- Approve Resolution 2025-19 canvassing November 4, 2025 General Election results
- Approve Resolution 2025-20 ordering December 13, 2025 runoff election for Council Member Place 2
- Runoff candidates: Kerry Schwartz and Aarin Hartwell for Place 2
- Polling place: 4501 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, Texas
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will discuss and possibly take action on three properties: 112 E Marlin St (demolition complete, driveway remains, possible lien), 204 W Gardenia St (no progress, potential penalty increase to $1,000/day), and 119 E Kingfish St (construction on schedule for November completion). The board will also consider approving minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- 112 E Marlin St: demolition completed September 5, 2025; driveway still present; possible additional orders including a lien for accrued penalties of $500/day
- 204 W Gardenia St: owner elected to demolish but no permit submitted; no progress as of October 29, 2025; possible increase of administrative penalties to $1,000/day
- 119 E Kingfish St: construction on schedule; estimated completion by end of November 2025
City Council Special Meeting
The city council will discuss the special event funding program, which uses hotel occupancy tax (HOT) to promote tourism. The discussion covers the application form, guidelines, policy, and post-event reporting requirements. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.
- Discussion of HOT funding eligibility criteria including the three-pronged test (tourism impact, out-of-area media, local participation)
- Review of insurance requirements: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate naming the city as additional insured
- Blackout periods for funding: limited consideration for events in March, June, and July due to high hotel occupancy
- Discussion of mandatory data sharing: applicants must allow SPICVB access to participant zip code data
- Post-event reporting requirement: receipts and form due within 30 days of event completion
SHORELINE TASK FORCE
The Shoreline Task Force will discuss design layouts for three beach accesses. The body will also consider recommendations regarding dune mitigation at 8600 Breakers Boulevard.
- Review of design layouts for Harbor Circle, Bluewater Circle, and Day Dream Circle
- Recommendation regarding dune mitigation at 8600 Breakers Boulevard
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will vote on approving meeting minutes from September 24, 2025, and post-event reports for five local events: SPI Wahoo Classic, Texas International Fishing Tournament, 2025 Ladies Kingfish Tournament, 2025 Kemps Krawl 5K, and South Padre Island Triathlon and State Championship. Both items are routine approvals.
- Approve minutes from September 24, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event report for SPI Wahoo Classic
- Approve post-event report for Texas International Fishing Tournament
- Approve post-event report for 2025 Ladies Kingfish Tournament
- Approve post-event reports for 2025 Kemps Krawl 5K and South Padre Island Triathlon and State Championship
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will meet on October 21, 2025, to approve the minutes from its August 19 session and review post-event reports for five past events. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list new funding requests, policy changes, or public hearings for this date.
- Approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event reports for the SPI Wahoo Classic, Texas International Fishing Tournament, 2025 Ladies Kingfish Tournament, 2025 Kemps Krawl 5K, and South Padre Island Triathlon and State Championship
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will reconsider a parking distance and offsite parking variance for the Coconuts building (Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach Section III) after discovering that its August 21 recommendation to City Council violated the new code. Under the updated PBED Code Section 3.2.7, the Commission now "hears and decides" variance requests rather than making recommendations. The item was initially approved conditionally but must be re-heard for a final decision.
- Reconsideration of parking variance for BG SPI LLC (Adrian Ramirez) at Coconuts Building, Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach Section III
- New PBED Code Section 3.2.7 requires P&Z to decide variances, not recommend to City Council
- Approval of August 21, 2025 and September 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Excused absence for Commissioners James Gaughran and Bob Garlock from September 18 meeting
- Unexcused absence for Commissioner James Grizzard from September 18 meeting
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will hear updates and consider possible actions on three properties: 112 E Marlin St (demolition completed), 204 W Gardenia St ($70,000 lien filed, penalties accruing at $500/day), and 119 E Kingfish St (owner seeking 3-month extension). The board will also vote to approve minutes from its August 20 and September 3, 2025 meetings.
- Approve minutes from August 20 and September 3, 2025 meetings
- Status report on 112 E Marlin St: demolition permit issued Aug 28, completed Sept 5
- Discussion on 204 W Gardenia St: $70,000 lien filed, $500/day penalties, no work commenced
- Status of 119 E Kingfish St: owner requests 3 months to obtain certificate of occupancy
- Possible issuance of additional orders on all three properties
PARKS & KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
The Parks & Keep SPI Beautiful Committee will discuss and possibly take action on approving the September 17 meeting minutes, excusing absences of two members, and awarding Yard/Landscape of the Month for October. They will also receive updates on city parks maintenance and plans for the 2025 Christmas Street Parade/Events scheduled for December 5, with a $5,000 budget. A new item involves discussing signage at John L. Tompkins Park.
- Update on 2025 Christmas Street Parade/Events on December 5 (backup Dec. 12), route from Mars Lane to Acapulco Street, budget $5,000
- Discussion and possible action on adding signage at John L. Tompkins Park
- Vote on Yard/Landscape of the Month for October; nominees include 106 East Corral, 116 East Kingfish, 5705 Circe Circle, among others
- Approval of absences for Committee Members Javi Gonzalez and Patricia McGrath from September 17 meeting
- Ongoing update on City Parks Maintenance (budget line 09-572-0433)
City Council Regular Meeting
The South Padre Island City Council will vote on approving invoices totaling $616,919.17 for general fund payments, including child support, deferred compensation, and technology services. The council will also issue a proclamation recognizing October 15, 2025 as White Cane Day and receive a presentation of Walk for Women Recognition Awards.
- Approve invoices totaling $616,919.17 from checks 161780 through 161848 and EFT payments
- Issue proclamation declaring October 15, 2025 as White Cane Day, promoting accessibility awareness
- Presentation of Walk for Women Recognition Awards
- Payments include child support orders, deferred compensation contributions, and technology service contracts
- General fund payments cover city manager's office, human resources, municipal court, and other departments
SHORELINE TASK FORCE
The Shoreline Task Force will discuss and vote on a recommendation to City Council regarding dune mitigation at 8600 Breakers Boulevard due to unauthorized vegetation damage. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an absence request. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion and action on dune mitigation at 8600 Breakers Boulevard (Shores Access Easement) after approximately 760 sq ft of dune vegetation was damaged without a permit
- Applicant prohibited from operating a tractor through dunes seaward of the Dune Protection Line per Texas Transportation Code
- Proposed mitigation includes planting native dune vegetation and installing sand fencing per GLO guidelines
- Approval of minutes from the September 23, 2025 regular meeting
- Approval of an absence for Chairman Wall from the September 23, 2025 meeting
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will discuss and vote on authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with SearchWide Global to conduct an executive search for a new Executive Director of Visit South Padre Island. The contract is for up to $53,750, funded by a budget amendment from CVB Excess Reserves. The search fee is 25% of the hired candidate's base salary, based on a maximum salary of $215,000.
- Authorize contract with SearchWide Global for executive search services up to $53,750
- Approve budget amendment of $53,750 from CVB Excess Reserves to Professional Services line item 02-592-0530
- Search fee is 25% of candidate's base salary (max $215,000), with three installment payments
- Contract includes replacement guarantee if candidate leaves within 12 months
- City Council special meeting on October 8, 2025
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on two ceremonial proclamations: Domestic Awareness Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The main financial action is approval of invoices and electronic payments totaling $1,038,099.88 from the General Fund, covering vendor payments including child support, insurance, and municipal court bond refunds.
- Approve $1,038,099.88 in invoices and EFT payments from the General Fund
- Proclaim October 2025 as Domestic Awareness Month
- Proclaim October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Includes payments for child support, TMRS contributions, and Xerox printer service contracts
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The board will hear two presentations: an update from Greenhaus on August 2025 marketing campaign performance, and a study from UTRGV on the role of short-term vacation rentals in South Padre Island tourism. They will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025.
- Approve meeting minutes from August 27, 2025
- Presentation and discussion of Greenhaus August 2025 marketing campaign update
- Presentation and discussion of UTRGV study on short-term vacation rentals in SPI tourism
SHORELINE TASK FORCE
The Shoreline Task Force will consider approving minutes from August 12, 2025, and approve absences for two members. The main item is an update from staff on various departmental grants and projects, including CMP cycles, CEPRA cycles, NFWF, TPWD, RESTORE Act, and Wind and Water Sports Venue.
- Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve absence of Task Force Member Sularz from August 12 meeting
- Approve absence of Chairman Wall from August 12 meeting
- Updates on Coastal Management Program (CMP) Cycles 28, 29, 31
- Updates on Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Cycles 13, 14 and other grants
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss an internal mistake that resulted in an extra committee member being appointed to the board. The body will also vote on two replat requests: one to split a lot into two townhome lots and another to combine two lots into one. Additionally, they will approve previous meeting minutes and excuse or note absences.
- Discussion regarding extra committee member mistakenly added to the board (Item 5.1)
- Proposed replat of Lot 16A&B, Block 61, Padre Beach Section V to create two townhome lots (Item 5.2)
- Proposed replat of Lot 4A, Block 175, Padre Beach Section XI to combine two lots into one (Item 5.3)
- Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 4.1)
- Approve excused absence for Dina Rich and Bob Garlock; unexcused absence for James Grizzard (Items 4.2 & 4.3)
PARKS & KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
The Parks & Keep SPI Beautiful Committee will vote on the August 20, 2025, meeting minutes and an absence for Travis Kayser. They will also discuss city parks maintenance, award the Yard/Landscape of the Month for September, and receive an update on the 2025 Christmas Street Parade (scheduled for December 5, with a $5,000 budget).
- Approve minutes from August 20, 2025, regular meeting
- Approve absence for Committee Member Travis Kayser from the August 20 meeting
- Award Yard/Landscape of the Month for September (nominees include 207 West Ratama, 4016 Gulf Blvd., 116 East Kingfish, 109 East Campeche, 129 East Saturn, Lighthouse Inn)
- Discussion on the 2025 Christmas Street Parade on December 5 (backup Dec 12), route from Mars Lane to Acapulco Street, budget $5,000
- Update on City Parks Maintenance
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will hear two presentations: an update on the Deep Water Marina project and a revised city purchasing policy that raises the competitive procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 per state law SB 1173. No votes are scheduled; both items are informational.
- Deep Water Marina project presentation by Greg Weykamp of Edgewater Resources
- Purchasing policy update incorporating SB 1173, raising competitive procurement threshold to $100,000
- Full revised Purchasing Policy (Policy 1100.04) included for reference
- Changes highlighted for easier review, including updated state thresholds
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly act on developing the aquarium project as a separate entity, modifying the lease, and ordering a site survey. The board will also receive an update on the Causeway Marine Park, discuss draft Quality of Island Life grant guidelines, and consider a contribution to Friends of Animal Rescue. Executive session is scheduled for real property deliberations regarding parks and venues, followed by open session actions on the Agora and Rampart tracts.
- Discussion on developing aquarium project as separate entity, lease modification, and site survey
- Update on Causeway Marine Park from Edgewater Resources
- Discussion on proposed Quality of Island Life grant guidelines
- Possible contribution to Friends of Animal Rescue nonprofit
- Closed session on real property for parks/venues; open session on MOU extension for Agora tract and Letter of Intent for Rampart tract
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
The Board will approve minutes from April 1, 2025, and then consider two variance requests. Daniel Segovia seeks to build an 8-foot fence at 117 E Constellation, exceeding the 7-foot limit. Oran Moryossef requests reducing required parking from five to three spaces on Lot 17A. Staff recommends following code for the parking variance.
- Approval of April 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Variance request by Daniel Segovia to allow 8-foot fence at 117 E Constellation (Section 20-11)
- Variance request by Oran Moryossef to reduce parking from 5 to 3 spaces on Lot 17A (Section 20-14)
- Staff recommendation to deny the parking reduction variance (follow code)
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structures Board will discuss and vote on authorizing the city attorney to file a lien for $70,000 in unpaid civil administrative penalties, accruing at $500 per day, on the substandard structure at 204 W. Gardenia St. The property is a multi-family dwelling. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action to authorize a lien for $70,000 in unpaid civil penalties (accruing $500/day) on substandard structure at 204 W. Gardenia St (Padre Beach Sec VIII, Lot 19, Block 116, Replat 1-1440-B)
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will consider approving amendments to the city's purchasing policy to align with state law SB 1173, raising the competitive procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000, giving the city more flexibility for smaller purchases. Also on the agenda is approval of a resolution to temporarily close Highway 100 and a portion of the Queen Isabella Causeway for the 2025 Ride for Rotary on October 5, 2025. Routine approval of invoices for payment is also scheduled.
- Approve amendments to the purchasing policy increasing competitive procurement threshold to $100,000 per SB 1173
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-15 for temporary closure of Highway 100 and Queen Isabella Causeway on Oct 5 for Ride for Rotary
- Approve invoices for payment via general fund checks and EFT (amounts not specified)
CANCELLED BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
The September 2, 2025 Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting was cancelled. The agenda included approval of prior meeting minutes and two variance requests: a fence height variance at 117 E Constellation and a parking reduction variance on Lot 17A. No decisions were made.
- Variance request by Daniel Segovia to allow an 8-foot fence at 117 E Constellation (exceeding 7-foot limit, Section 20-11).
- Variance request by Oran Moryossef to reduce required parking from 5 to 3 spaces on Lot 17A, Block 117 (Section 20-14).
- Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting (included denied parking variance at 111 W Sunny Isle Drive).
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council holds a public hearing and then votes on Ordinance 25-07 to adopt a 2025 property tax rate of $0.262159 per $100 valuation, which is a 13.03% increase over the no-new-revenue rate. The council also considers a $14,500 budget amendment from excess reserves for mosquito control chemicals.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.262159 per $100 valuation
- Ordinance 25-07 to adopt tax rate, effectively a 13.03% increase over no-new-revenue rate
- Tax rate would increase M&O tax on a $100,000 home by approximately $187
- Budget amendment of $14,500 from excess reserves for mosquito control chemicals
- Discussion of early payment discounts: 3% in Oct, 2% in Nov, 1% in Dec
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The board will consider two consent agenda items: approving the minutes from the July 23, 2025 regular meeting, and accepting post-event reports for the Que Padre Latin Dance Festival and the Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament. No other discussion or action items are listed on this agenda.
- Approve July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve post-event report for Que Padre Latin Dance Festival
- Approve post-event report for Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a request to City Council to designate the area west of Padre Boulevard from the Convention Center to Sea Turtle Inc. as the SPI Eco Tourism District, which would support a planned convention center expansion and theater. The commission will also consider a parking distance and off-site parking variance application by BG SPI LLC for the Coconuts building on Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach Section III. Procedural items include approval of minutes and excused absences.
- Discussion and action to request City Council review and recommend on designating the area west of Padre Boulevard, from Convention Center to Sea Turtle Inc., as SPI Eco Tourism District
- Parking distance and off-site parking variance request by BG SPI LLC for Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach Section III (Coconuts Building)
- Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (procedural)
- Approval of August 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (procedural)
- Approval of excused absences for commissioners from previous meetings
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board reviewed compliance updates for three properties to ensure structures meet safety codes and address neighborhood concerns. For 112 E Marlin St, the board approved a timeline requiring a building permit by September 15, 2025, and full code compliance work by October 1, 2026, after owners submitted required bonds and engineering reports. For 204 W Gardenia St, staff will obtain three competitive demolition bids after the owner failed to complete required repairs or submit a demolition bond. No action was taken on 119 E Kingfish St, where construction continues and a neighbor requested a penalty increase.
- 112 E Marlin St: Owners submitted a $25,000 demolition bond and a $250,000 repair bond; board set a September 15, 2025 permit deadline and October 1, 2026 completion date.
- 204 W Gardenia St: Board directed staff to collect three competitive bids for demolition after the owner submitted only a partial permit and no repairs.
- 119 E Kingfish St: Building official reported construction progress; neighbor requested raising the daily penalty from $250 to $500, but no action was taken.
- Accrued civil administrative penalties for 112 E Marlin St and 204 W Gardenia St reached $46,000 each as of July 16, 2025.
PARKS & KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
The Parks & Keep SPI Beautiful Committee will consider approving the minutes from its June 25, 2025 special meeting. No other substantive items appear on this agenda.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the June 25, 2025 special meeting minutes
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will consider approving a list of invoices and EFT payments totaling $1,152,322.91 from the general fund. The agenda contains a single item: approval of the payment report covering checks 161417–161515 and various electronic transfers for August 2025.
- $91,984.68 in T.M.R.S. retirement contributions for July 2025
- $13,960.44 in TML Multistate medical and vision insurance for August 2025
- $6,398.50 in child support payments to the Texas Office of the Attorney General
- $5,500.00 to Recite Me NA LLC for web accessibility software
- $5,217.30 to Dearborn Life Insurance for supplemental insurance
Special Events Committee
This meeting's agenda contains only two procedural items: approving the minutes from the July 15 regular meeting and accepting post-event reports for the Que Padre Latin Dance Festival and the Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament. No new funding requests or policy discussions are scheduled.
- Approve meeting minutes for July 15, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event reports for Que Padre Latin Dance Festival
- Approve post-event reports for Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly take action on two proposed grant programs: the Quality of Island Life grant program and the Sand Dollars for Success grant awards. The board will also receive an update on the deep water marina project and approve routine consent items including minutes, financial report, and excused absences.
- Discussion and possible action on the proposed Quality of Island Life grant program
- Discussion and possible action on the Sand Dollars for Success grant awards
- Update on the deep water marina project
- Approve financial report for July 2025
- Approve excused absences for multiple board members
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a proclamation recognizing the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's 10th anniversary. The council will also vote to approve General Fund invoices totaling $1,390,545.33.
- Proclamation: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's 10th Anniversary
- Approve General Fund invoices for payment totaling $1,390,545.33 (checks 161273-161416 and EFT payments)
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The commission will discuss and take action on two items. The first is a replat of Lot 6A, Block 17, Padre Beach, Section II to merge two lots into one. The second is a variance request for a shared parking arrangement at 694 feet (walking distance 912 feet) for a proposed Bubba Gump restaurant at 2301 Laguna Boulevard, due to a recent ordinance change reducing the allowable distance from 1,200 to 200 feet. The applicant submitted a hardship letter citing a $525,000 investment in design plans and potential job losses; staff recommends following the code.
- Replat of Lot 6A, Block 17, Padre Beach, Section II to merge two existing lots on the west side of Padre Boulevard into a single lot.
- Shared parking distance variance for Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach, Section III (northwest corner of Laguna Boulevard and Marlin Street) to allow off-site parking at 694 feet instead of the new 200-foot limit.
- Hardship letter from Adrian Ramirez of InnJoy Hospitality for the Bubba Gump restaurant describes a $525,000 investment in plans and notes that three city council officials control parking within 200 feet.
- Staff comment: the parking submission does not comply with the current ordinance; staff recommends the code be followed.
- Discussions and plans for the project date back to 2023; the ordinance was changed by city council on March 19, 2025.
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will discuss and vote on accepting the submission of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2025-2029, as required by the Home Rule Charter. This is a procedural step; no specific projects or funding are being approved at this meeting. A public hearing will be scheduled before final adoption alongside the annual budget.
- Acceptance of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan submission per Charter Section 5.09
- CIP covers beach renourishment, streets and drainage, parks, and facilities projects
- CIP Advisory Committee members listed: Mayor Patrick McNulty, Mayor Pro Tem Rees Langston, Council Members Kerry Schwartz, Lisa Graves, Joe Ricco, Ken Medders Jr.
- Public hearing to be held before final adoption with operating budget
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will consider approving the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a post-event report for the 'Run the Jailbreak SPI' event. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Approve meeting minutes of June 25, 2025
- Approve post-event report for Run the Jailbreak SPI
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The board will discuss and may take action on proposals related to the deep water Marina project. This includes a proposal for an economic impact study and authorization to proceed with studies from Edgewater Resources.
- Economic impact study proposal from Dr. Mostafa Malki for the deep water Marina project
- Proposal from Edgewater Resources regarding deep water marina studies
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly act on a resident petition to convert short-term rentals to long-term rentals on West Carolyn Drive from Laguna Blvd to Laguna Madre Bay. The commission will also vote to approve the June 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes.
- Petition from West Carolyn Drive residents to change short-term rentals to long-term rentals on that street
- Approval of June 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will discuss compliance with prior orders for properties at 112 E Marlin St and 204 W Gardenia St, and may issue additional orders. The board will also receive an update on progress at 119 E Kingfish St. Approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- 112 E Marlin St: owner submitted $25,000 demolition bond and $250,000 repair bond; still pending engineer’s structural report and updated plans (Order No. 25-03-A).
- 204 W Gardenia St: partial building permit issued June 27, 2025 for foundation repair; pending items include $100,000 demolition bond, detailed timeline, and architectural plans (Order No. 25-01-B).
- 119 E Kingfish St: sheetrock inspection passed May 8, 2025; exterior stucco completed; board to receive progress update.
- Discussion and possible action to approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will receive a presentation from Andale Construction on HA5 High-Density Mineral Bond, a pavement preservation treatment applied to East Jupiter, East Hibiscus, and East Lantana Streets. The presentation covers the product's benefits, technical data, and case studies. No action or vote is scheduled; this is an informational item only.
- Presentation on HA5 High-Density Mineral Bond applied to East Jupiter, East Hibiscus, and East Lantana Streets
- Vendor claims 5-year guarantee and 67% delay in asphalt aging based on a 2020 study
- Over 375 million square feet installed in the U.S., including McAllen, Laredo, and Corpus Christi, TX
- No budget or financial summary provided in agenda materials
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee meets July 15 to approve the minutes from its June 17 regular meeting and to approve a post-event report for the Run the Jailbreak SPI event. No other business or funding requests are on the agenda.
- Approval of June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of post-event report for Run the Jailbreak SPI
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly approve a feasibility study for a bayside marina by Edgewater Resources. Other actions include additional funding for pond repairs at the Birding and Nature Center and discussion of the Quality of Island Life grant program. The board will also consider authorizing land negotiations for future projects and hold an executive session on real property purchase.
- Discussion and possible action on Edgewater Resources feasibility study for a bayside marina
- Approval of $350 additional payment to Bryant Industrial Services for pond repair at Birding and Nature Center
- Discussion on Quality of Island Life grant program
- Authorization for Vice-President Gayle Hood to negotiate MOUs for two parcels of land
- Closed executive session for real property deliberations regarding parks and venues
City Council Workshop
This is a workshop meeting. Council will receive updates on the Convention Center Expansion Project, including a look back at its history from 2012 to the present and detailed schematics and designs for each phase. An open forum will allow public comments on the project. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Update on The Journey to Today: A Look Back at the Convention Center Expansion Project from 2012 - Present
- Update on schematics and designs for: Renovation of Existing Facilities, Exhibit Hall Expansion, Ballroom Annex, Meeting Room Annex, Theater Room Annex
- Open Forum for public comments on the Convention Center Expansion Project
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will consider a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. Additionally, the council will review several invoice payments from the General Fund across various city departments.
- Proclamation of July as Parks and Recreation Month
- Approval of General Fund invoices totaling $1,580,248.40 via checks 161098 through 161199 and EFT payments
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The board will vote to approve minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting and a post-event report for the Shallow Sport event. They will also receive a presentation from Greenhaus covering the May 2025 marketing campaign update. No other action items are scheduled.
- Approve meeting minutes from June 2, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event report for Shallow Sport event
- Presentation and discussion by Greenhaus on May 2025 update
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from its February 20 regular meeting and March 4 special meeting. The main actions are five replat requests to consolidate or split lots at various locations across the city, all of which meet zoning requirements with no public improvements needed.
- Replat merging two lots into one at Laguna Blvd and Saturn Lane (Lot 7A Block 130)
- Replat splitting one lot into two townhome lots on E. Amberjack Street (Lot 26 A&B Block 47)
- Replat splitting one lot into two on Marina Drive (Lot 4A & 4B Block 10, The Shores)
- Replat splitting two lots into four north of W. Atol Street (Lot 5A,5B,6A,6B Block 87)
- Replat consolidating four lots into one south of W. Sheepshead Street (Lot 12A Block 14)
Substandard Structure Review Board
The Substandard Structure Review Board will consider approving minutes from the May 7 meeting and receive updates on three properties with code violations. The main item is discussion and possible action on 112 E Marlin St, including additional orders and civil administrative penalties for non-compliance. Updates will also be given on 204 W Gardenia St and 119 E Kingfish St.
- Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
- Discussion of possible civil penalties for 112 E Marlin St due to failure to submit required bonds, engineer report, and timeline
- Update on 204 W Gardenia St: owner submitted building permit application and preliminary plans but still needs timeline, revised estimate, and $100,000 demolition bond
- Progress report on 119 E Kingfish St: exterior stucco completed and sheetrock inspection passed on May 8, 2025
- Possible issuance of additional orders for non-compliant properties
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will vote on a consent item to approve invoices for payment totaling $1,529,913.19. The payments cover general fund checks and EFT transactions from mid-May to mid-June 2025, including vendor payments for payroll, benefits, software, and other operational expenses.
- Approve $1,529,913.19 in invoices via General Fund checks 160924–161097 and EFTs
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee will discuss and possibly approve a $5,000 funding request for the Kemps Krawl 5K, a nighttime glow run benefiting sea turtle conservation. They will also approve meeting minutes from May 20, 2025, and a post-event report for Shallow Sport.
- Discussion and possible action to approve $5,000 funding for Kemps Krawl 5K in September 2025
- Approve meeting minutes for May 20, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve post-event report for Shallow Sport
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will consider approving a $447,836 budget amendment to accept a Texas Department of Transportation grant for replacing three ADA-accessible Type-III transit vehicles. Also on the agenda are an excused absence for Council Member Kerry Schwartz and an $8,666.98 budget amendment for waste oil and coolant reservoirs for the Fleet Shop.
- Approve TxDOT grant and budget amendment of $447,836 for three Type-III ADA replacement vehicles
- Approve budget amendment of $8,666.98 for waste oil and coolant reservoirs for the Fleet Shop
- Approve excused absence for Council Member Kerry Schwartz from the June 4 meeting
CONVENTION AND VISITORS ADVISORY BOARD
The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will review post-event reports for several local events. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding summer updates and media planning.
- Approval of post-event reports for South Padre Island Sprint Triathlon
- Approval of post-event reports for Fools Run
- Presentation by Greenhaus regarding Summer 2025 update, FY 25/26 media planning, and photoshoot update