Habaz Eib MINUTES Aransas Pass City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm City Hall - Council Chambers 600 W. Cleveland Blvd., Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 Meia ie 1. Call to Order and Certification of a Quorum Mayor Ram Gomez called the Aransas Pass City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. With Council Members present, a quorum was established. Council Members present: Jason Knight, Joe Dominguez, J. R. Haskins, and Mayor Gomez. Mayor Pro Tem Scruggs was absent. Staff present: City Manager Mary Juarez, Finance Director Sandra Garcia, Planning Director Brenda Joyas, Police Chief David Perkins, and Fire Chief Michael Neujahr. Also present was City Attorney Epimenio Ysassi. City Secretary Kandice Garrett was absent. 2. Invocation City Manager Mary Juarez delivered the invocation. 3. Pledges Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S.A. flag and the Texas flag. 4. Board and Commission Appointments a. Coastal Bend Foundation (City Manager) City Manager Mary Juarez presented this item for the reappointment of Karen Gayle who's current term is due to expire on June 1, 2025 and noted that her new term of two years would expire on May 31, 2027. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve the reappointment of Karen Gayle for a two-year term to the Coastal Bend Foundation, seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. b. Library Board (City Secretary) City Manager Mary Juarez presented this item for the appointment of Gloria Pena to serve on the Library Board for a two-year term expiring in February 2027 and noted that this vacancy was created when Helen Aylott resigned. Council Member Knight made a motion to appoint Gloria Pena for a two-year term to the Library Board, seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. 5. Announcements Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 1 of 7 a. City Manager's Announcements i. Workshop Items - April 7, 2025 a. Transfer Scale Station b. Tap Fees C. Civic Center Fees d. Unified Development Code e. Development Services Fees City Manager Mary Juarez informed the council of the announcements. 6. Citizen Comments Mayor Gomez called on the following citizens who signed up to address Council: Richard Titus spoke about his complaint against Buck's Tire Shop and the conditional use permit at his residence. Will Garner spoke about transparency and repairs to city roads. Alex Tan spoke about too many animals and loud noise nuisances at a residence. 7. Staff Reports and other Discussion Items a. Monthly Departmental Reports submitted and provided in the Agenda Packet. City Manager Mary Juarez stated that the monthly reports were in their packets. 8. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of approving the March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (City Secretary) Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 8.a., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. 9. Public Hearing Mayor Gomez declared the first public hearing open at 6:14 p.m. and read aloud the Notice of Public Hearing. a. PZ-2024-24 = amending the ordinance for Chapter 21 Peddlers i. Public Hearing on PZ-2024-24 amending the ordinance for Chapter 21 Peddlers by changing the name to Salespeople, clarifying definitions for salespeople, vendors, pop-ups, peddlers, panhandlers, and adding fees, penalties, and requirements along with other amendments. Planning Director Brenda Joyas presented this item and stated the changes to this ordinance were a result of complaints to the City about the public holding events in the community and not being aware of the permitting requirements. City departments Regular City Council Meeting Minutes = March 17, 2025 Page 2 of 7 collaborated to improve the ordinance, said Ms. Joyas. There was discussion regarding removing the Aggressive Solicitation language and creating a separate ordinance for the topic. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. ii. Consideration of approving the ordinance for Chapter 21 Peddlers by changing the name to Salespeople, clarifying definitions for salespeople, vendors, pop-ups, peddlers, panhandlers, and adding fees, penalties, and requirements along with other amendments. Council Member Knight made a motion to amend to remove Article IV - Aggressive Solicitation - Solicitors and approve Item 9.a.ii, seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. Mayor Gomez declared the second public hearing open at 6:22 p.m. and read aloud the Notice of Public Hearing. b. PZ-2024-25 amending the zoning ordinance for Section 12 Mobile Food Establishment i. Public Hearing on PZ-2024-25 amending the zoning ordinance Section 12 Mobile Food Establishment by changing the name to Mobile Food Unit along with amendments to section 12-200 requirements, clarifying definitions, and fees in the following sections: Section 10 Use of Land and Buildings, Sec 10-200 Schedule of Uses number 78.5 changing the name and allowing Mobile Food Units in General Business and the Harbor Overlay, section 10-300 Definitions. Planning Director Brenda Joyas presented this item and stated the changes to this ordinance are to streamline the process for people who are getting this type of permit to make it easier with the intent of attracting more business to our city. There was discussion by Council regarding concerns for mobile food trucks in the Harbor Overlay District and a consensus to table the item. Doug Gresenz addressed the council and spoke in favor of the mobile food trucks at the Harbor. Alex Tan addressed the council and spoke in favor of the mobile food trucks at the Harbor. Ruth Camarllo-Smith addressed the council and spoke in favor of specified areas to have the mobile food trucks at the Harbor. Rochelle addressed the council and spoke in favor of the mobile food trucks at the Harbor. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. ii. Consideration of approving an ordinance amending Section 12 Mobile Food Establishment by changing the name to Mobile Food Unit along with amendments to section 12-200 requirements, clarifying definitions, and fees in the following sections: Section 10 Use of Land and Buildings, Sec 10-200 Schedule of Uses number 78.5 changing the name and allowing Mobile Food Units in General Business and the Harbor Overlay, section 10-300 Definitions. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 3 of 7 Council Member Knight made a motion to table Item 9.b.ii, seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. Mayor Gomez declared the third public hearing open at 6:34 p.m. and read aloud the Notice of Public Hearing. C. PZ-2025-10 - request to rezone a property by applicant Joseph Broussard from Planned Development (PD) to Light Industrial (L1) i. Public Hearing on PZ-2024-25 rezoning a property from PD-Planned Development to LI-Light Industrial located from potential buyer, Joseph Broussard, at north corner of HWY 35 Bypass and Resendez Rd., more particularly described by Aransas County Appraisal District as Property ID 58189, McCampbell Subdivision, Block 7, Lot 1&2, PT of & all of 3 through 5, 37.6431Acres, Aransas Pass, Aransas County, Texas. Planning Director Brenda Joyas presented this item and informed council the applicant wishes to get a variance through the Zoning Board of Adjustment and rezone the property. There were two respondents to the notification letters; one for and one against and Dennis Peacock who wanted the board to be aware of the LI-Light Industrial definition and what all it allows, she further stated. The Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend approval with conditions. The developer, Joe Broussard, addressed the council regarding his project and answered questions. Jack Chaney addressed the council and spoke in favor of the development and the benefits of the tax base it would provide the city. Tommy Sanders addressed the council and spoke in favor of the development bringing in jobs and the tax base it would provide the city. Dennis Peacock addressed the council and spoke about the definition of LI-Light Industrial. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. ii. Consideration of approving an ordinance rezoning a property from PD-Planned Development to LI-Light Industrial located from potential buyer, Joseph Broussard, at north corner of HWY 35 Bypass and Resendez Rd., more particularly described by Aransas County Appraisal District as Property ID 58189, McCampbell Subdivision, Block 7, Lot 1&2, PT of & all of 3 through 5, 37.6431 Acres, Aransas Pass, Aransas County, Texas. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 9.c.ii, seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. 10. Action Items a. Consideration of approving a request from Destination Aransas Pass to hold the 5th Annual Saltwater Mardi Gras event at Conn Brown Harbor Harbor Point Park on Saturday, February 21, 2026 and park use on the dates of February 20 = February 21, 2026. (City Manager) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 4 of 7 Rosemary Vega, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented this item. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.a., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted. Aye. b. Consideration of approving a request to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a welcome sign off Highway 35 Bypass North in Aransas Pass. (City Manager) City Manager Mary Juarez presented this item and stated that it had already been considered at the Municipal Development District meeting where they approved to consider funding the welcome sign depending on the cost. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.b., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. C. Consideration of approving a request from Redford Ranch Foundation for use of Shrimporee grounds for the "3rd Annual Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition" from September 24-29, 2025. (City Manager) Doug Gresenz presented this item and discussed the success of last year's event. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.c., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. d. Consideration of approving a request to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for the Sherwood Forest water and wastewater project Phase 3. (Public Works Director) Public Works Director David Flores presented this item and stated that this project will finish up Sherwood Forest. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.d., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. e. Consideration of approving a request to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for concrete kayak ramp for Lighthouse Lakes Improvement Project. (Public Works Director) Public Works Director David Flores presented this item and stated that engineering plans have already been delivered and because the slab is too large to do in house, he is requesting this RFP for the work to be performed by orofessionals outside the City. He also reminded Council that the project is grant funded. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.e., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. f. Consideration of approving the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for a Feasibility Study for a Beach at The Flats. (City Manager) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 5 of 7 City Manager Mary Juarez presented this item and reminded council there was a consensus for the City to go out for bid on a study. Planning Director Brenda Joyas addressed the council and spoke about the criteria that would be included in the plan such as looking at permissions from private property owners and items pertaining to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.f., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Nay. g. Consideration of approving the Commission on State Emergency Communication CSEC Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund Amendment No. 4 (Asst. Police Chief) Police Technology Manager David Offalter presented this item and explained that the state is requiring that we have the funding on contract within the new timeline no later than June 30, 2025. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.g., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. h. Consideration of approving to award the bid to AT&T for RFB 2025-001 - Next Gen 9- 1-1 Core Services (NGCS) 2025. (Asst. Police Chief) Police Technology Manager David Offalter presented this item and stated that one bid came in from AT&T because they are the only ones who have the infrastructure in our area. He further explained that the first year's cost will be covered by the CSEC grant and the subsequent years by 9-1-1 fees and the Crime Control Board which they have already agreed to. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.h., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. i. Consideration of approving the Fire Chief to accept surplus property from the Texas Forest Service for a U.S. Department of Defense light wheeled vehicle. (Fire Chief) Jim Hollister presented this item and explained there is a need for more light weighted vehicles within the fire department to get into certain areas for wildfire protection for our residents. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.i., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Gomez, Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted Aye. j. Consideration of approving the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for archtecturalengneering services for the planning and design of a Renovation for the Fire Station and Police Department. (City Manager) City Manager Mary Juarez presented this item and informed the council that this item came before them on March 3, 2025 and at that time they moved to amend the item to move forward with a remodel of the fire station and the police station. Council Member Knight made a motion to approve Item 10.j., seconded by Council Member Dominguez and the motion passed with the following vote: Knight, Dominguez, and Haskins voted. Aye and Gomez voted Nay. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 6 of 7 11. Executive Session The meeting was recessed into Executive Session at 7:27 p.m., under the provision of Section 551, Texas Government Code to discuss the authority of: a. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 To meet with its attorney to seek legal advice on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act relating to: i. Conn Brown Harbor Lease - Coast Point Company ii. Conn Brown Harbor Lease - CB Marine Supply, LLC The council reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m. 12. Action on Executive Session Items Council will reconvene in open session and may take action on any item listed in the Executive Session section of this Agenda. There was no action taken. 13. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. - - - - - 5 handiusouctt Ramiro Gomez Kandice Garrett Mayor City Secretary Approved on: 4.7.2035 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2025 Page 7 of 7