Weslaco City Commission Regular Meeting - April 1, 2026

Citizen Alert

The Commission will consider a controversial rezoning request for 1015 W 6th St from Single Family (R-1) to Duplex & Apartment District (R-2). Despite a staff recommendation for approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial, and neighbors have submitted a petition of opposition representing over 20% of nearby owners, triggering a required three-fourths supermajority vote for approval.

• I. CALL TO ORDER: Proclamations for National Crime Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault Awareness.
• III. REPORTS: Weslaco EDC and Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center updates.
• IV. PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning of 1015 W 6th St from R-1 to R-2 (Duplex & Apartment District).
• V. CONSENT AGENDA:
  • Approval of March 4 and March 18 minutes.
  • Declaration of surplus for Presiding Judge's initial judicial robe.
  • Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County Library System.
  • Acceptance of $50,000 donation for the New Library Project from Roger R. Heredia, M.D.
  • Acceptance of Spark Good Local Grants ($3,000) for police toy drive.
  • Petitions for release of property from the City's ETJ (15.43 acres and 5 acres).
  • MOU with South Texas ISD for use of City Hall parking for student transport.
  • MOA with U.S. Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande for fire response services.
  • Ratification of Resolution 2026-35 for a $50,000 State Crisis Intervention Grant.
  • Ratification of Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 10 for the New Library Project.
• VI. OLD BUSINESS: First reading of Ordinance 2026-10 regarding the 1015 W 6th St rezoning.
• VII. NEW BUSINESS:
  • Authorization to dispose of surplus vehicles and machinery via auction.
  • Resolution 2026-36: Approving the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program for the Weslaco Housing Authority.
  • Reimbursement Agreement with Ortega Development for Descanso Subdivision infrastructure ($57,034).
  • Engineering services with Halff Associates for Fire Station #4 and Park Improvements ($42,500).
  • Final payment to RDH Site & Concrete for Pleasantview Road project ($24,887.36).
  • Transfer of Federal Asset Forfeiture funds for DEA Task Force overtime ($20,000).
  • Purchase of a pickup truck for Task Force Officer using forfeiture funds ($60,000).
• VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel evaluation of the City Manager and legal consultations regarding property tax reimbursement and Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.