Michael Berezin

The Council meeting agenda includes administrative updates, a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and public comment opportunities. Old business involves a potential rescission of a Safe Routes to School program award. New business items include legal consultations regarding pending litigation and an appointment of a Fire Marshal. The agenda also references previously approved minutes and financial resolutions.

The council discussed updates from the City Manager regarding weather response, drainage issues, street infrastructure needs, and the necessity for increased revenue through sales tax growth. Reports were provided on municipal departments including the Historic Depot, Public Library, Animal Shelter, and EMS. Public comments addressed EDC tensions, short-term rental regulations, and police academy initiatives. The council approved a zoning map amendment and a special election ordinance for municipal street maintenance funding. Additionally, the council accepted the final report of the Charter Review Commission and held an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.

The Commission's agenda included several items such as a discussion on recommendations for amendments to the City's Unified Development Code and zoning map. Additionally, the commission addressed administrative and procedural updates related to building official activities and board comments.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included standard opening items such as invocation and announcements covering City Manager updates and department head status reports. Public comments were reserved, noting that deliberation would not occur according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The consent agenda contained the approval of minutes from the February 24th, 2026 meeting. Old Business involved discussion regarding the contract with AZAVAR. New Business featured several resolutions: one concerning the denial of the Texas-New Mexico Power Company rate change application and the reimbursement of rate case expenses; a second resolution to suspend the effective date of the Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp. Interim Gas Utility Investment Rate Adjustment; and a third resolution to amend the Master Fee Schedule by adopting revised Emergency Medical Services fees, reflecting a 2% increase. The agenda also scheduled an Executive (Closed) Session to deliberate matters concerning Real Property and consultation with the Attorney regarding pending litigation (Crystal Cruise v. City of Dickinson), with subsequent action items planned if necessary. A future agenda item request involved the prohibition of eight-liner machines.

The council agenda included a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a proposal to rescind the previously approved Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program award due to financial concerns, and an executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation. Additionally, the meeting addressed the appointment of a new Fire Marshal, department updates, and future agenda planning.