City Commission

October 20, 2026 Final

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Agenda — 37 items

Discussion and consideration for participation in the Master Mutual Aid Agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council to provide disaster assistance as requested. (Staffed by Fire Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Legal Consultation – Discussion relating to the City’s rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fire Union (IAFF-WFFA Local 3207) from its effective date through September 30, 2028, as authorized by Section §551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
Discussion and consideration on the renewal of the Mutual Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club Mayor Pablo Pena Park located at 300 N. Airport Drive from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2028. (There was no action October 6, 2026; staffed by Parks and Recreation/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Approval to authorize a purchase order in the amount of $700,000 for recurring commercial, residential, and brush waste disposal tipping fees payable to the City of Edinburg pursuant to the existing Waste Disposal Agreement approved November 2, 2021, for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. (Staffed by Sanitation Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Approval to authorize a $430,000 purchase order for recurring fuel deliveries to Mid-Valley Airport from AvFuel Vendor, as budgeted in the FY27 fuel delivery budget. (Staffed by Airport Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez)
Discussion and consideration for approval of the purchase of Roll-Off Dumpsters from Keystone Waste Solutions in the amount of $86,504 through an Open Market Quote. (Staffed by Sanitation Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Approval to apply to the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance is opening the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program for a 50% match for the purchase of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (Staffed by Police Department/City Manager.)
Certification of Public Notice.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Lt. Jaime Hernandez's retirement from the Fire Dept. after 27 years of service.
Personnel — Discussion regarding the goals, objectives, and evaluation of the City Manager for the City of Weslaco as authorized by Section §551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
Approval on second and final reading of the following:
Approval of the Minutes and Workshop Record of the Regular Meeting on October 6, 2026. (Staffed by City Secretary Department.) Attachment.
To solicit public comments on a proposed ordinance adopting the City of Weslaco Unified Development Ordinance as the comprehensive zoning, subdivision, and land development regulations of the City, adopting the Zoning District Map, and repealing the chapters, articles, sections, and appendix of the Code of Ordinances superseded by the Unified Development Ordinance.
Approval of Resolution 2026-76 for the use of State Highway Bus 83 beginning at 1701 W. Business 83 (Walgreens) traveling East to 3318 Business Hwy 83 (McDonald's) for Mid-Valley Assembly Church citywide prayer walk event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8am - 10:30am and approval of any related documents with the Texas Department of Transportation. (Staffed by ACM Antonio Lopez.)
Ordinance No. 2026-35, an ordinance amending Chapter 70 HEALTH AND SANITATION of the Weslaco Code of Ordinances; adopting new regulations as Chapter 70, Article V, creating a Vape Shop Ordinance regulating the hours of operation of vape shops; prohibiting the sale of synthetic drugs and illegal THC products; establishing youth access and operational requirements. (First reading held October 6, 2026, staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement/ACM Omar Rodriguez)
Discussion and consideration and possible action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-39, an ordinance of the City of Weslaco, Texas, adopting the City of Weslaco Unified Development Ordinance as the comprehensive zoning, subdivision, and land development regulations of the City; adopting the Zoning District Map; repealing the chapters, articles, sections, and appendix of the Code of Ordinances superseded by the Unified Development Ordinance; providing savings and transition provisions; providing for the continuity of boards and commissions; providing a conflicts clause; providing for codification; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty of a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 for each offense; providing for publication; and providing an effective date. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration and possible action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-36, an ordinance of the City of Weslaco, Texas, amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Property Maintenance Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, each with local amendments; repealing Chapter 42 and relocating its provisions to Chapter 26; amending Sections 50-3, 50-4, and 50-5 of Chapter 50 to adopt the 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and the 2024 International Fire Code; providing savings and transition provisions, a conflicts' clause, codification, severability, a penalty of a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 for each offense, publication, and an effective date of January 1, 2027. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration for final payment for Texas Machine Shop Pump Services, LLC in the amount of $76,196.94 representing completion of contracted services for UV Moduel Rehabilitation and Installation project. (Staffed by Engineering Department/ ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
To solicit public comments on behalf of the City of Weslaco on proposed Ordinance No. 2026-33, to adopt by reference the Engineering Standards Manual (2026) that establishes the engineering requirements, standards, design criteria, technical specifications, standard details and construction plan submittal procedures for streets and roadways, drainage and stormwater, water and sewer, and other public and private civil engineering improvements within the corporate limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Weslaco.
Discussion and consideration of final payment for Elite Grading and Paving LLC for Sugarcane Drive Replacement Project in the amount of $70,429.90. (Staffed by Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Ordinance 2026-37 amending Ordinance 2026-06 regarding appointments to the Board of Directors of the Public Utility Agency. (First reading held October 6, 2026; staffed by ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration of the agreements for animal sheltering and impoundment with the following entities for Animal Control Operations: 1. City of Alamo 2. City of Edcouch 3. City of Pharr 4. City of Progreso 5. City of San Juan 6. Willacy County(Staffed by Animal Care Services Department/ACM Chief Lopez.)
Discussion and consideration to approve the Final Plat for McDonald’s 42-3818 Weslaco Subdivision– being at 2629 N Westgate also being a 1.091 acres tract of land, more or less, out of Farm Tract 143, Block 180, The West and Adams Tracts Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and Texas. Located approximately 265ft Northwest of W. Sugarcane Dr. and Westgate Dr. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration on final reading of Ordinance 2026‑33 adopting the Engineering Standards Manual. (First reading held October 6, 2026; Staffed by Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Approval for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Security Addendum with HID Global. (Staffed by Police Department/City Manager.)
Discussion and consideration to approve the Final Plat for De La Garza Ranch Subdivision being a 2.01-acre out of Farm Tract 125, Block 162, West Tract Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. Located approximately 107ft North of Delma Street. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration to approve the Final Plat for Hanks Estates Subdivision being a 2.50-acre out of Farm Tract 189, Farm Tract Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. Located approximately 3,265ft North of Mile 10. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Discussion and consideration after public hearing on behalf of Juventino Rodriguez on Ordinance 2026-38 to rezone 3200 N Westgate Dr. also being Lot 2, Jeshua Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and Texas from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District. First reading of Ordinance 2026-38. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
Approval to ratify Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #15 with NM Contracting, LLC in the amount of $6,266.30 landscaping adjustments related to Yew tree for the new Mayor Joe V Sanchez Library Project. (Staffed by Asst. City Manager Omar Rodriguez.)
Approval to accept FY27 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) #5165302 for the amount of $396,953.83 with no match required to pay for overtime and equipment. (Staffed by Police Department/City Manager.)
Approval to ratify Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #16 with NM Contracting, LLC in the amount of $964.00 related to building plaque for the new Mayor Joe V Sanchez Library Project. (Staffed by Asst. City Manager Omar Rodriguez.)
To solicit input on behalf of Local by AB Events LLC to approve a Conditional Use Permit to obtain a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit, at 505 W Bus 83, Ste 1C also being West Tract: FT 1507 Lot 1 & AN IRR TR N394.11’ Lot 8.422AC NET, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas.
To solicit input on behalf of Maira Cepeda & Dulce Cepeda to approve a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Event Center, at 2813 W Bus 83., West Tract AN IRR TR E88’-W712.10’-N513.91’ FT 626 1.00AC GR0.80AC NET, Weslaco Hidalgo County Texas.
To solicit input on behalf of Juventino Rodiguez to rezone 3200 N Westgate Dr. also being Lot 2, Jeshua Subdivision, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and Texas from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Neighborhood Business District.
Discussion and consideration after public hearing on behalf of Maira Cepeda & Dulce Cepeda to operate an Event Center, at 2813 W Bus 83., West Tract AN IRR TR E88’-W712.10’-N513.91’ FT 626 1.00AC GR0.80AC NET, Weslaco Hidalgo County Texas. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
<div>Discussion and consideration after public hearing on behalf of Locale by AB Events LLC to approve a Conditional Use Permit to obtain a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit at 505 W Bus 83, Ste 1C also being West Tract: FT 1507 Lot 1 & AN IRR TR N394.11’ Lot 8.422AC NET, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)

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