Mission meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Mission City Council agendas include $2M disaster grant, golf cart lease, rezoning requests

Mission city officials this week took up a range of items on meeting agendas, including a $2 million disaster recovery grant, a golf cart lease, and several rezoning requests. No final decisions have been published yet — minutes for all recent meetings are still pending — so the items below reflect what was discussed or scheduled, not what was approved.

City Council workshops and regular meeting

At an Aug. 4 workshop, the council considered accepting a $2,000,000 Texas General Land Office grant for the Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program. The same grant, described as requiring a 10% cash match, appeared again on the Aug. 11 regular meeting agenda. Also on both agendas was a lease of 45 lithium-powered golf carts for $9,580.95 per month for 48 months, and interlocal agreements with Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD for golf course usage at $19,000.00 each.

The Aug. 4 workshop also included a rezoning request for 1906 E. 2 1/2 Street from Neighborhood Commercial to Townhouse Residential, and the purchase of 1,000 residential refuse carts from Toter LLC for $62,472.00. The Aug. 11 regular meeting agenda listed a rezoning of 0.40 acres at the same address from C-2 to R-1T (townhouse residential), plus a conditional use permit for a home occupation sale of firearms at 2705 Nicole Avenue.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 5 and held public hearings on several items, including:

• Plat approval for Griffin Gardens Subdivision (10.399 acres) on Griffin Parkway
• Rezoning request from R-1 to R-2 for 400 Oblate Avenue
• Conditional use permits for a 7 Eleven convenience store and fuel station at N. Conway Avenue and Mile 2 Road, alcohol sales at El Chin Chin to Go (2509 Colorado Street) and Monster Warehouse (401 W. 11th Street), and Charmed Event Venue at 2704 E. Griffin Parkway

Other recent meetings

The Native Plants Ad Hoc Committee met Aug. 3 to discuss the adopted Guidelines for Native Plants. The City Council held two budget workshops — Aug. 6 and Aug. 11 — to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including departmental budgets, revenues, expenditures, and capital improvement projects. No specific items were listed for the Aug. 6 session.

A special City Council meeting was held Aug. 13 at 7:00 a.m. to consider and take action on Curative Medical Plan Design. The agenda included only that item, plus standard procedural items and a possible executive session.

Cancelled meeting

The City Council budget workshop originally scheduled for Aug. 5 was cancelled. The agenda had been set to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, but no decisions were made.

Coming up

Two City Council meetings are scheduled for Aug. 18:

• A special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the City Manager search and recruitment process, including timeline, job posting, and qualifications. The council will first meet in closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074.
• A workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and prepare questions for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda includes a rezoning at 400 Oblate Avenue from R-1 to R-2, several conditional use permits, acceptance of a $15,749 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and purchase of a RAS Pump for $43,808.60. No final votes are expected at this workshop.

Mission City Council to weigh $2M disaster grant, rezoning at Aug. 11 meeting

Mission city officials are preparing to consider a $2 million disaster recovery grant and a series of rezoning requests at the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, while the council continues to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget. No final decisions have been made yet, as all recent meetings were agenda-only and minutes have not been published.

Recent meetings

The City Council held a regular meeting on July 28 to review the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and set a public hearing date of Sept. 8. The agenda also included rezoning requests for Lot 5 of the Miller Bros. Nursery Re-Subdivision on Moorefield Road (from AO-I to R-1) and for 2210 E. 1st Street (from R-3 to C-3), plus grant applications to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for $30,000 and to TXDOT for the STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization 2027 Grant for $40,000.

On Aug. 4, the council held a workshop to discuss zoning, golf course fees, and interlocal agreements. The agenda included acceptance of a $2,000,000 Texas General Land Office grant for the Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program, a rezoning request for 1906 E. 2 1/2 Street (from Neighborhood Commercial to Townhouse Residential), the purchase of 1,000 residential refuse carts from Toter LLC for $62,472.00, a lease of 45 golf carts for $9,580.95 monthly for 48 months, and interlocal agreements with Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD for golf course usage at $19,000.00 each.

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 5 for public hearings on several conditional use permits and a rezoning request. Items included plat approval for Griffin Gardens Subdivision (10.399 acres) on Griffin Parkway, a rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for 400 Oblate Avenue, a conditional use permit for a 7-Eleven convenience store and fuel station at N. Conway Avenue and Mile 2 Road, conditional use permits for alcohol sale and consumption at El Chin Chin to Go (2509 Colorado Street) and Monster Warehouse (401 W. 11th Street), and a conditional use permit for Charmed Event Venue at 2704 E. Griffin Parkway.

A budget workshop scheduled for Aug. 5 was cancelled; no decisions were made. A separate budget workshop was held Aug. 6 to review departmental budgets, projected revenues and expenditures, and capital improvement projects. The Native Plants Ad Hoc Committee met July 27 and Aug. 3 to discuss the adopted Guidelines for Native Plants.

Upcoming meetings

The City Council will hold a regular meeting Aug. 11, with public hearings on a rezoning of 0.40 acres at 1906 E. 2 1/2 Street from C-2 to R-1T (townhouse residential) and a conditional use permit for a home occupation sale of firearms at 2705 Nicole Avenue. The consent agenda includes interlocal agreements with Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD for golf course use at $19,000 each, acceptance of the $2,000,000 Texas General Land Office disaster recovery grant (with a 10% cash match), and a lease of 45 lithium-powered golf carts for $9,580.95 per month for 48 months. The council will also discuss speed hump requests and enter executive session on a city manager search and economic development negotiations.

Also on Aug. 11, the council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget. This is an informational session; residents may observe but not participate.

A special council meeting is set for Aug. 13 at 7:00 a.m. to consider and take action on Curative Medical Plan Design. The agenda includes only that item, along with standard procedural items and possible executive session.

Coming up

• Aug. 11 – City Council Regular Meeting (agenda includes $2M grant, rezoning, golf cart lease)
• Aug. 11 – City Council Budget Workshop (FY 2026-2027 review)
• Aug. 13 – City Council Special Meeting at 7:00 a.m. (Curative Medical Plan Design)

Mission City Council orders Place Two special election; finalizes sale of two city-owned properties

Mission City Council voted on July 21 to order a special election for Councilmember Place Two and authorized the final sale of two city-owned properties, while Mayor Garza announced a $2 million state grant for street improvements on Holland Avenue.

City Council Special Meeting — July 21

The council approved three resolutions, each by a 3-0 vote:

• **Resolution 2070** ordered a Special Election for Councilmember Place Two on November 3, 2026.
• **Resolution 2071** authorized the sale of property at 1733 Dalobo Drive.
• **Resolution 2072** authorized the sale of property at 1400 W. Ray Circle.

Mayor Garza announced a $2 million General Land Office (GLO) grant award for street improvements on Holland Avenue. The summary does not specify whether the grant requires council acceptance action.

City Council Workshop — July 21

The council's agenda listed discussion of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and setting a public hearing date for September 8, 2026. Also on the agenda were two rezoning requests: Lot 5, Miller Bros. Nursery Re-Subdivision on Moorefield Road from AO-I to R-1, and 2210 E. 1st Street from R-3 to C-3. The agenda included two grant applications: $30,000 to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and $40,000 to TXDOT for the STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization 2027. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Zoning Board of Adjustments — July 22

The board was scheduled to hear nine variance requests for reduced setbacks on residential structures, including carports, a duplex, and a patio. Among the listed requests:

• A 2-foot side setback for a 40'×15' carport at 3007 Silver Avenue (Applicant: Erik Rodriguez – Cervantes).
• An 8'6" front setback and 1'7" side setback for a 20'×24' carport at 609 W. 30th Street (Applicant: Arturo Gonzalez – Cervantes).
• A 1'9" front setback for a 20'×21'2" carport at 1207 Sonora Street (Applicant: Maximo Campuzano – Cervantes).
• A 0' front setback and 0' side setback for a 17'×20' carport at 1022 Perkins Avenue (Applicant: Cecilia Maria Maldonado – Cervantes).
• A 5.2' side setback for an existing duplex at 613 Mountain Road (Applicant: Raymundo Platas – Cervantes).

No decisions had been made prior to the meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council Regular Meeting — July 28

The agenda listed a preliminary budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the same two rezoning requests from the July 21 workshop, and the same two grant applications ($30,000 Firehouse Subs; $40,000 TXDOT STEP). Minutes have not yet been published.

Native Plants Ad Hoc Committee — July 27

The committee was scheduled to discuss the adopted Guidelines for Native Plants. That was the only topic listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Native Plants Ad Hoc Committee:** Discussion of the adopted Guidelines for Native Plants.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council Workshop:** Consideration of a $2,000,000 Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program grant; rezoning request for 1906 E. 2 1/2 Street from Neighborhood Commercial to Townhouse Residential; purchase of 1,000 residential refuse carts from Toter LLC for $62,472.00; lease of 45 golf carts for $9,580.95 monthly for 48 months; and interlocal agreements with Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD for golf course usage at $19,000.00 each.
• **Aug. 5 — Planning and Zoning Commission:** Public hearings on a plat for Griffin Gardens Subdivision (10.399 acres) on Griffin Parkway; rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for 400 Oblate Avenue; conditional use permits for a 7-Eleven at N. Conway Avenue and Mile 2 Road, alcohol sales at El Chin Chin To Go (2509 Colorado Street) and Monster Warehouse (401 W. 11th Street), and Charmed Event Venue at 2704 E. Griffin Parkway.
• **Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 — City Council Budget Workshops:** Review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, including departmental budgets, revenues, expenditures, and capital improvement projects. Residents may observe but not participate.

Mission boards and council weighed wastewater repairs, rezonings, and election setup; minutes pending

Mission's recent government meetings covered a range of fiscal and land-use matters, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three gatherings held over the past two weeks, no outcomes can be confirmed. The agendas included a $634,440 wastewater treatment plant repair ratification, a $250,000 state grant, and a resolution ordering the November 2026 general election.

City Council Workshop — July 7

The council's workshop agenda listed a resolution ordering a general election for Mayor and Council Places One and Three on November 3, 2026. Also on the agenda: ratification of emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant totaling $634,440; discussion and possible action on a $100,000 National Park Service grant application with no local match; acceptance of a $250,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities Program; and authorization to purchase three Chevy pickup trucks for $145,050 via financing. Presentations on delinquent fee collection, recycling, and parks projects were also scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 1

The commission was set to hold public hearings and consider actions on a 9.851-acre plat approval for Sommercrest Oaks Estates near Shary Subdivision; two rezoning requests (Lot 5, Miller Bros. Nursery Re-Subdivision on Moorefield Road from AO-I to R-1; and Lot 1, Ango Subdivision at 2210 E. 1st Street from R-3 to C-3); ten conditional use permits including mobile food units at 2509 Colorado Road, 600 N. Shary Road, and 305 W. Mile 2 Road, plus a renewal for 307 Food Park; and a proposed amendment to Chapter 98 of the City Code regarding access easements and alignment. Minutes are not yet published.

Zoning Board of Adjustments — June 30

The board's special meeting agenda included five variance requests, all seeking to reduce required side or front setbacks for carports or a duplex:

• 3007 Silver Avenue (Lot 91, Fairmont Estates): side setback from 6 ft to 2 ft for a carport.
• 609 W. 30th Street (Lot 72, Tabasco Subdivision): front setback from 20 ft to 8 ft 6 in and side setback from 6 ft to 1 ft 7 in for a carport.
• 1207 Sonora Street (Lot 34, Villa Escondida): front setback from 18 ft to 1 ft 9 in for a carport.
• 1022 Perkins Avenue (West 58' of Lot 1, Block 175, Mission Original Townsite): front setback from 18 ft to 0 ft and side setback from 6 ft to 0 ft for a carport.
• 613 Mountain Road (Lot 20, Trosper Creek): side setback from 6 ft to 5.2 ft for a duplex.

Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 14 — City Council Regular Meeting:** Agenda includes purchase of three Chevy pickup trucks for $146,250; acceptance of a $250,000 Texas General Land Office grant; a fireworks display variance for the Boys and Girls Club; solicitation of bids for the Hoerner Street Project; and authorization to purchase radios for Engine 4, Engine 5, Medic 5, and Medic 6.
• **July 15 — Planning and Zoning Commission:** Items include plat approval and variance for Abrego Abodes Subdivision; conditional use permits for portable office buildings at 1612 West Business Highway 83 and 511 W. 11th Street; renewal of an alcohol sales permit at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2505 Victoria Drive; and site plan approvals for a Border Town supermarket on Laguna Oaks Subdivision Phase I, a commercial warehouse at 301 Del Mar Street, and a residential hotel at 3700 Plantation Grove Boulevard.
• **July 16 — City Council Special Meeting:** Council will discuss and possibly act on a resolution regarding participation in the Phase 2 National PFAS Public Water System Settlement Program (AFFF MDL No. 2873), including potential selection of special legal counsel.

Mission Council Weighs $21M Water Grant, School Officer Deals in Busy June Slate

Mission city officials packed June with meetings covering water infrastructure funding, school resource officer contracts, zoning changes, and Independence Day planning. All items below come from official agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed in the record.

City Council Regular Meeting — June 23

The most consequential items on the June 23 regular meeting agenda involved major grant applications and interlocal agreements:

• **Water infrastructure grant:** Council was set to consider applying for up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for water supply infrastructure, with no local match required.
• **Disaster recovery grant:** A $2,000,000 application to the Texas General Land Office was on the agenda, with a 10% local match.
• **School resource officers:** Council was to consider re-entering interlocal agreements for educational resource officers totaling more than $1.6 million — $1,166,679.36 with Mission Consolidated Independent School District and $446,559.51 with Sharyland ISD.
• **Traffic cameras:** A purchase of traffic cameras for $27,940 was listed.

Two public hearings were scheduled: a rezoning request from C-3 to R-2 at the southeast corner of W. 15th and Dunlap (Bel-Mar Properties), and a conditional use permit for Par 5 Golf Lounge, a bar with alcohol sales at 1522 E. Expressway 83, Suite 117.

A separate notice of a potential quorum for an Audit Committee special meeting was cancelled; no formal action was taken.

City Council Special Meeting — June 26

Council called a special meeting to consider two items:

• Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
• A variance to Ordinance No. 2198 to allow a city-organized fireworks display on Thursday, July 2, 2026, supervised by the Mission Fire Department.

Another potential-quorum notice for an Audit Committee meeting was cancelled.

Zoning Board of Adjustments — June 30

The board scheduled public hearings on five variance requests, all seeking reduced setbacks for carports or a duplex:

• **3007 Silver Avenue** (Lot 91, Fairmont Estates): side setback from 6 ft to 2 ft for a carport.
• **609 W. 30th Street** (Lot 72, Tabasco Subdivision): front setback from 20 ft to 8 ft 6 in and side setback from 6 ft to 1 ft 7 in for a carport.
• **1207 Sonora Street** (Lot 34, Villa Escondida): front setback from 18 ft to 1 ft 9 in for a carport.
• **1022 Perkins Avenue** (West 58' of Lot 1, Block 175, Mission Original Townsite): front setback from 18 ft to 0 ft and side setback from 6 ft to 0 ft for a carport.
• **613 Mountain Road** (Lot 20, Trosper Creek): side setback from 6 ft to 5.2 ft for a duplex.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 1

The commission's agenda included:

• Plat approval for Sommercrest Oaks Estates, a 9.851-acre subdivision near Shary Subdivision.
• Two rezoning requests: Lot 5, Miller Bros. Nursery Re-Subdivision on Moorefield Road from AO-I to R-1, and Lot 1, Ango Subdivision at 2210 E. 1st Street from R-3 to C-3.
• Conditional use permits for mobile food units at 2509 Colorado Road, 600 N. Shary Road, and 305 W. Mile 2 Road, plus a renewal for 307 Food Park and others.
• A proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 98 of the City Code regarding access easements and alignment.

Coming Up

City Council Workshop Meeting — July 7, 2026: Council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution ordering a November 3, 2026 general election for Mayor and Council Places One and Three. Other notable items include ratification of $634,440 in emergency repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, a $100,000 grant application to the National Park Service with no match, acceptance of a $250,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities Program, and authorization to purchase three Chevy pickup trucks for $145,050 via financing.

*Note: Minutes for all June meetings have not yet been published. The items above reflect what was scheduled for consideration; confirmed outcomes will be reported once minutes are available.*

Mission Council Prepares to Act on $21M Water Grant, School Resource Officer Deals

The Mission City Council is set to consider a grant application for up to $21 million for water supply infrastructure and interlocal agreements totaling more than $1.6 million to maintain school resource officers in two school districts, according to meeting agendas released in the past two weeks. No final votes have been recorded; all items remain pending as minutes were not yet published.

The council’s regular meeting on June 23 featured a packed agenda, while a special meeting June 26 cleared the way for a city-run fireworks display. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments also held sessions covering rezoning and setback requests.

Grants and Infrastructure

The June 23 agenda included a resolution to apply to the Texas Water Development Board for up to $21 million with no local match. The grant would fund water supply infrastructure projects. That same meeting, the council was to consider a $2 million grant application to the Texas General Land Office for disaster recovery, requiring a 10% local match.

A July 7 workshop agenda shows additional grant discussions: a possible application to the National Park Service for $100,000 (no match) and acceptance of a $250,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities Program.

School Officer Deals

The June 23 agenda also proposes renewing interlocal agreements to station educational resource officers in Mission Consolidated Independent School District and Sharyland Independent School District. The costs: $1,166,679.36 for MCISD and $446,559.51 for Sharyland ISD.

Zoning and Land Use

The June 23 meeting scheduled public hearings on a rezoning from C-3 to R-2 at the southeast corner of W. 15th and Dunlap, and a conditional use permit for Par 5 Golf Lounge at 1522 E. Expressway 83, Suite 117, to allow alcohol sales. On July 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission took up a plat for Sommercrest Oaks Estates, a 9.851-acre subdivision, plus rezonings from AO-I to R-1 on Moorefield Road and R-3 to C-3 at 2210 E. 1st Street, along with ten conditional use permits for mobile food units and an event center.

Separately, the Zoning Board of Adjustments met June 30 to hear five variance requests for reduced setbacks at residential properties on Silver Avenue, W. 30th Street, Sonora Street, Perkins Avenue, and Mountain Road.

Fireworks and Financials

At a June 26 special meeting, the council was to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025 and consider a variance to Ordinance No. 2198 to allow a city-organized fireworks display on July 2, supervised by the Mission Fire Department.

Two cancelled notices of potential quorum for an Audit Committee special meeting were also posted during the period; no formal action or minutes were taken.

Public Safety and Fleet

The July 7 workshop agenda includes ratification of $634,440 in emergency repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and authorization to purchase three Chevy pickup trucks for $145,050 via financing. The council will also consider a resolution ordering a general election for mayor and council Places One and Three on Nov. 3, 2026.

Coming up

The next public meeting is the City Council Workshop on July 7, where the election order, emergency repairs, and grants will be discussed. Agendas are posted at the city’s website.