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City Commission Meeting

January 6, 2026 · San Benito, TX
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-06 (PDF, 6 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.cityofsanbenito.com ↗
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Attendees

Ricardo Guerra (Mayor)
Tom Goodman (Mayor Pro Tem)
Deborah A. Morales (Commissioner, Place 2)
Pete A. Galvan (Commissioner, Place 3)
Jose E. Navarro (Commissioner, Place 4)
Eric Flores (Attorney)
Javier Villalobos (City Attorney)
Fred Sandoval (City Manager)
Diana C. Garza (Assistant City Manager)
Ruth McGinnis (City Secretary)
✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Welcome

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ricardo Guerra.

#2

Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag

The pledge of allegiance was recited by all present.

#3

Invocation

The invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tem Tom Goodman.

#4

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AM-012026

The ordinance was approved.

#5

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AQ-012026

The ordinance was withdrawn from the agenda.

#6

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AR-012026

The ordinance was approved.

#7

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AS-012026

The ordinance was approved.

#8

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2252-W-A-010626

The ordinance was approved.

#9

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Request for a Conditional Use Permit

The request was approved.

#10

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 City of San Benito Regular City Commission Meeting

The minutes were approved.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Mike Travis · Topic: Police patrol units protection equipment

Mr. Travis expressed his contentment with the city's use of tax dollars for police equipment.

Linda De La Rosa and Norma Boland · Topic: Robertson Street Market Days

The speakers reported on the success of the market and requested city assistance or management support.