Mayra Cruz

The agenda for the City Commission meeting includes several key discussion points. Under Consent Agenda items, there is consideration and approval of budget amendments, salary schedules, the Public Funds Investment Act Report for the 4th Quarter of 2025, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2026. Old Business involves the second and final reading of four resolutions authorizing expenditure of project funds by the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation for transportation systems, tourism promotions, economic development services, and museum operations for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. New Business items include acknowledgment of the Police Department Racial Profiling Report, potential action to accept a proposal and approve a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to submit a grant application for the Border Zone Fire Department Grant, approval for the Port Isabel Independent School District to hold their Tarpon Extravaganza, approval of bills and the EDC Budget, approval of a new logo for the EMS Department, approval of a Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement for EMS student training, approval of sponsorship for a PIISD Superintendent's tournament, and approval of pay applications for N. Shore and Garcia St projects, as well as the Bejarano McFarland trail extension.

The meeting included an Open Forum where no action was taken. Discussions centered on two primary agenda items requiring action: a request from Joe's Oyster Bar for permission to construct a permanent handicap-accessible ramp extending into the City right-of-way due to site constraints, and a request from Complete Signs for a variance or special exception to install a pole sign exceeding the maximum permitted height by City Ordinance. Both items were subject to public hearing discussion without immediate action, followed by discussion and potential action in the New Business section.

The agenda for this Regular Meeting included the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. Key discussion items were the Election of New Officers for Chairman and Vice Chairman, and New Business focusing on the discussion of the Animal Advisory Board's role. A Special Report was also scheduled concerning the Animal Shelter's compliance with Texas DSHS regarding sheltering procedures.

The meeting included discussions on short-term rentals in Modern Venice, a proclamation honoring Lieutenant Colonel Jason Martinez, and updates from various department heads. The commission also addressed the temporary closure of HWY 100 and the causeway for the "Causeway Double Cross" event, acknowledgment of transfer of two Can-Am Maverick to Brownsville Police from forfeiture funds, awarding bid for solid waste collection service, and change order # 11 for the Laguna Madre Park Field. Additionally, the commission discussed waiving fees for a reception celebrating LTC Jason Martinez's retirement, approving Pay Application #5 for the Laguna Madre Park Field, and the first reading of ordinance No. 708 regarding the sale of real property. The session went into a closed session to discuss real property and legal matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. These included budget amendments and salary schedules, acknowledgment of the FYE 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, approval of an engagement letter with Juarez CPA for the FYE 2025 report, and approval of the bills. The commission also discussed potential actions related to a 0.023 acre tract adjacent to Majestic Bay at Queen's Point Subdivision and a legal case involving Rocio Gutierrez. The meeting then moved into a closed session to discuss these items further before reconvening in open session to take action.