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Neighbors said they worried about vehicle queuing, limited parking and small children near a busy and soon‑to‑be‑widened road; one neighbor, Melinda Youngblood, said she shares a backyard fence with the proposed site and expressed concern about children accessing her pool. Planning and Zoning had recommended conditional approval subject to conditions, but a council motion to approve for six months with a required circular driveway and a limit on start‑of‑construction timing failed 3–2.

The council also denied an application for a mobile food unit at a church lot because the proposed location violated a recently adopted distance limitation for new mobile food units; staff and the planning commission recommended denial under the new ordinance. The denial was unanimous (5–0). Council members said applicants who wish to relocate to a site that meets the ordinance should work with staff; the city manager indicated the city would consider waiving the re‑application fee if the applicant finds an alternate compliant location.

Meanwhile the council approved other land‑use requests: a conditional‑use permit name change for a neighborhood snack shop (3009 N. Inspiration), a conditional‑use permit for Florence Events (an event center at 2722 N. Conway Avenue) for two years, a one‑year extension for a roadside services conditional‑use permit on the expressway (AM PM Roadside and Recovery LLC) because the applicant said the property owner has not allowed construction of a permanent building, and a life‑of‑use approval for Petite Pastries at 1821 N. Sherry Road. The council also approved extended hours (8 a.m.–2 a.m.) and alcohol sales conditions for Domacino Pizza and Pasta at 2100 E. Griffin Parkway for two years.

Why it matters: The votes show the council applying its new mobile food unit distance rules and weighing neighborhood safety concerns against small‑business and church requests. The daycare denial highlights how street‑widening construction and curbside parking can alter the council’s risk calculus for in‑neighborhood commercial activity.

What the council did: The daycare conditional‑use permit motion to approve with conditions failed 3–2, so the permit was not granted. The mobile food unit application was denied 5–0 under the new distance policy. Approvals (snack shop, event center, restaurant hour extension, Petite Pastries life‑of‑use, and one‑year roadside CUP extension) were all carried by council votes as recorded on the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 5-27-25","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council denied a conditional-use permit for a residential daycare near Taylor Road citing traffic and construction concerns, denied a mobile food unit application under a new distance ordinance, and approved several other conditional-use permits including a snack shop, small event center and restaurant hour extension.","taxTitle","Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas","taxId",2803,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218063,"City adopts ordinance requiring connection to sanitary sewer within 60 days when property comes within 80 feet",218,2316000,2534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417&start=2316&end=2534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417/thumbnail_2316000.jpg","/articles/6218063/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/City-adopts-ordinance-requiring-connection-to-sanitary-sewer-within-60-days-when-property-comes-within-80-feet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218063-56756963853f7fd276f9fc2cef5999fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104848&Signature=CEKmggpZ4ho4obDYNUDJRWKIPaGL9VhSBVmHVFYHEd4~lrOgeQHC4SjfzyVBWWzcOWB8kF~yc-Q4Az33L-wnD7UA47RqbKkvYxz8PNMnanvxrrcu4VepFcq28TnM64vLbldzpTCKfCbavOfGmBINOEC4A4w22focPc~m3kJ6OC1UrIUbe2VNn2G55xmwoYvBCHv8W6z7j8vq6lsLtlYSrTIboU3Zn5VRU5lRTRtCVswTtl81rGJCxwSmeUGts2qduFEFYWDQ5B8EsV3EBhZ3o1ARbnRvdZvGa-ZUJ~wZ3WfFTpm31BlCY0jIPXxCYgqIO9way-pWgwf1Qk48hQCLJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 5650 amending Chapter 114 (Utilities) to require connection of discharge lines to the city's sanitary sewer when an improvement places a property within 80 feet of a sewer line.

Under the ordinance, any property that becomes within 80 feet of a sanitary sewer line by virtue of a public right of way or easement must connect discharge lines to that sewer within 60 calendar days after the improvement first placed the property within that distance. The ordinance also expressly prohibits connecting discharge lines to a septic tank when connection is required. City staff said failure to connect may lead to city sewer service charges and that septic overflows creating health complaints could trigger misdemeanor or other legal violations under existing law.

Why it matters: The change tightens connection obligations for properties newly close to sewer infrastructure, aiming to reduce septic failures and public‑health risks. City staff framed the ordinance as a routine update to ensure properties tie into available sanitary service.

Council action: Staff recommended approval; a council member asked whether the change meant structures more than 80 feet would not be required to connect, and staff confirmed the 80‑foot threshold. The ordinance passed on a unanimous 5–0 vote.

Next steps: The ordinance takes effect as provided in the city code. Staff will apply the new requirements when properties become eligible for required sewer connection under the 80‑foot/60‑day rule.","The Mission City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 5650, amending utilities code to require properties within 80 feet of a sanitary sewer line to connect discharge lines within 60 days when they first fall within that distance; penalties and misdemeanor exposure for septic overflows were discussed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218068,"Mission council accepts grants and awards for drainage, trails and manhole repairs",0,2681000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417&start=2681&end=2681","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417/thumbnail_2681000.jpg","/articles/6218068/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Mission-council-accepts-grants-and-awards-for-drainage-trails-and-manhole-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218068-ed1608213a3d0613808acc6ef3871b7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104848&Signature=lS-g4CZxMaQ4OnbL6IsCMyRbhYqCNnfRfDgrihD13LgRUwvnBeVwZwuGWrVUhYMO8YJIUjVVeROtmvZNKkBsP-itbtnB2heeFnaCWJiikvjt593UUkM4DqoQJpmU6g~QOWmGiUeSivW~92mLbOU4NIxF-VTFQAvUwdgofcqZxWnF0ZgXx0MfIF2VNdpsTd7LIYdTnKWBWmVwC9sDecm2UTemCEALx8r-Fo0mW7HsN3GVzT~3-bvWuWdSU-ccgeJfKKgRLEMcSaG3ikU~1d-mXaE1xHjMQLUlOKq34J2wLWFu0RJvD0bx14z9yaxn8PJDeHt2hGv4QRYdWMz6NkOB8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mission City Council unanimously accepted multiple funding awards and a construction contract aimed at utility repairs, trails and flood mitigation design work.

The council approved acceptance of a FY2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant administered by the Texas Department of Emergency Management totaling $404,710, with the federal share listed at $290,143.89 and the city's local share at $114,566.11 (28%). City staff said the funds will pay for engineering and design of the Sunset and Natural Land Drainage Project. The vote was unanimous.

The council also authorized acceptance of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recreational trails grant for $250,000; the city will meet the 20% cost share ($50,000) with in‑kind labor for trail overlay and vegetation clearing. Staff said the city will track staff labor as the match. Separately, staff opened six bids for a manhole rehabilitation project and recommended awarding the contract to Reno Works LLC as the lowest responsible bidder at $228,010; the project covers rehabilitation of 15 manholes and will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Why it matters: Together the awards and contract fund both near-term utility repairs and planning-level design for mitigation work intended to reduce flood risk and improve trails and sanitary infrastructure. The BRIC grant funds engineering and design rather than construction; further budget and contracting approvals will be required to build mitigation works. Council members described the BRIC award as “very much needed.”

What the council did: All three actions — the BRIC grant acceptance, the TPWD recreational trails grant acceptance, and the manhole rehabilitation contract award — passed on unanimous council votes (5–0). Staff and the city manager recommended approval for each item.

Next steps: Staff will track and report on in‑kind match documentation for the TPWD grant, proceed with engineering and design under the BRIC award, and oversee contract execution and construction scheduling for the manhole rehabilitation work.","Council accepted a $404,710 BRIC mitigation grant for design work on the Sunset and Natural Land Drainage Project, a $250,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife recreational trails grant (with a $50,000 in-kind match), and awarded a $228,010 manhole rehabilitation contract financed by CDBG funds.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218073,"City, Mission CISD approve land swap and donations to address local flooding",138,134000,272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417&start=134&end=272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3631889-5d389429f49c0cc97565b85295359417/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6218073/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/City-Mission-CISD-approve-land-swap-and-donations-to-address-local-flooding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218073-2e9f49537724ce385e3d8fdf2610306e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104848&Signature=jTwJs7JyvGGKFtOjDdWR5mQ~KqC4zCnPMa5-KjVPz5BsOYRN2BgAF8PXnvd3Y4V3-7cwrLfCmHNmVnh6~~7Kkh3Hllpkl7MfbvJrclIPndR06Buho4~JWdDTj1WzjxllIHk091DTMR5MGGRuNY~idsUfixAFIiWCOYJ21q7pvOeSsC3u415WgDpAzBeWjNhQ7lwOAGOyqWXYP8bYVTL~9XlzJ6meQMTkVsRTmupkCtZicnCyjFdm7agxw6IhX-0LJbZ3sktowRvQoy-kx0UyLI6qDZfFo~gRhaWe8HiFvAEmSirwyTJPJUTt2B8Ncq9T3zt85bXV1cQQvxWxSJWFtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mission and Mission Consolidated Independent School District approved a memorandum of understanding to exchange and donate several parcels to help mitigate recurring local flooding, Mayor Nori Gonzalez Garza said after the council vote.

The MOU identifies two district properties the city may use for flood mitigation: a tract at Francisco Avenue and Citriana and the athletic field at Bridal Elementary School; in return the city will donate a tract at the northeast corner of Bridal Road and Elm Drive so the district can develop overflow parking for Bridal Elementary. The district will also donate landlocked parcels near the Mission Pump House along Canal Street and U.S. Highway 83 for expansion and improvement of Leopinha Placita Park. The council voted to approve the MOU unanimously.

Why it matters: Council members and district officials said the parcels address long-standing drainage problems that affect students, parents and nearby residents. Mayor Nori Gonzalez Garza called the agreement “a huge, huge, huge win for our city,” saying the partnership “moved forward for the betterment of both the school district and our city, our students, our residents in those areas.”

City staff presented the MOU and recommended approval; the district’s board approved the same deal on May 21, 2025. Dr. Chris Valdez, superintendent of Mission CISD, said the district supported the project and framed it as a collaborative effort “to build great schools and to help build a great city.”

What the council did: The motion to approve passed unanimously (5–0). The council approved the memorandum of understanding as presented and invited district representatives for a photo following the vote.

Context and next steps: The MOU does not itself fund construction; it establishes land use and donation terms so the city and district can design and pursue mitigation work. The city manager recommended approval at the meeting. Project design, permitting, and any construction or funding allocations will proceed under separate actions and budgets.","The Mission City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Mission Consolidated Independent School District to exchange and donate parcels near schools and the pump house in a bid to create relief capacity and park expansion for local flood mitigation.","actionData","errors"]

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