On the agenda: Aransas Pass meeting — AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE (Jul 20)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, 600 W. CLEVELAND BLVD., ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS
JULY 20, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Jason Knight, Mayor
Ruth Camarillo-Smith, Council Member Place 1
Elise Chacon, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Place 2
LuAna "Lulu" Martin, Council Member Place 3
Doug Goyer, Council Member Place 4
THIS IS A BUSINESS MEETING CONDUCTED BY THE ELECTED GOVERNING
BODY FOR THE CITY OF ARANSAS PASS. Out of consideration for all attendees and
per Council Policy, please silence all electrical devices. Furthermore, there shall be no
talking, gesturing, or derogatory comments during the meeting. All comments must be
addressed to the Council and will only be permitted through acknowledgement of the
presiding officer. Policy prohibits the exchange of conversation/comments amongst
audience members. The advancement of the meeting will not be altered due to any
interruptions. Any violation of Council Policies will result in removal from the city council
meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.I. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READER (ALPR) SYSTEMS: PRIVACY, GOVERNANCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
RISKS — SARAH T. HAMID, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS, ELECTRONIC
FRONTIER FOUNDATION
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS.

With respect to items not listed elsewhere on this agenda, members may report on
items of community interest, including announcing community events, employee or
community recognitions, or requesting placement of items on the agenda for
discussion or action at a following meeting.
5.I. THE ARANSAS PASS FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M., FEATURING FIRE
SAFETY EDUCATION AND CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.I. CASE NO. PZ-2026-17

1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A REQUEST TO RENEW A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, BY APPLICANT RICHARD TITUS, TO KEEP A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON THE PREMISES DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. THE PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT 624 S. RIFE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A REQUEST TO RENEW A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, BY APPLICANT RICHARD TITUS, TO KEEP A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON THE PREMISES DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. THE PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT 624 S. RIFE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
BY SAN PATRICIO COUNTY AS PROPERTY ID NUMBER 36173,
CITY OF APRANSAS PASS TOWNSITE BLK 443 LOT 26, 27.

2. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RENEWAL
OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2026, TO
ALLOW A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO BE PLACED ON LOTS 26
AND 27 OF BLOCK 443, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 624 S. RIFE
STREET, AND USED AS A TEMPORARY DWELLING FOR
SECURITY PURPOSES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING.
Documents:
AGENDA MEMO- CONDITONAL USE PERMIT- TITUS- 7.20.26.PDF
CC PP 7.20.26 CUP- CBH SCHEDULE OF USES.PDF
DS- ORDINANCE- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- TITUS 7.20.26.PDF
7. CITIZEN COMMENTS

At this time, the public is invited to address the city council and speak on any
matter not specifically listed for public hearing elsewhere in this agenda. Please
note that the city council members may not respond to comments or deliberate on
topics if they are not included on this agenda. Each citizen will be allowed three (3)
minutes to address council. The city council has adopted a policy consistent with
state law that prohibits defamation, intimidation, personal affronts, threats of
violence, shouting, unruly behavior, and other similar behavior that impedes or
disrupts the orderly conduct of meetings, such as distracting side conversations.
See Section 2.1.1 for further details.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS

Items in this section are not expected to require action by the City Council and are
generally for information only.
8.I. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS.
Documents:
DEPARTMENTAL QUARTERLY REPORTS.PDF
8.II. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET PREVIEW.
8.III. REGULATIONS FOR GRAY WATER AND USED OIL DISPOSAL FOR MOBILE FOOD
TRUCKS.
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
9.I. ARANSAS PASS MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

1. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE
REMOVAL OF MDD BOARD MEMBER VINCENT KLUS, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY. -COUNCILMEMBER RUTH CAMARILLO-SMITH
10. CONSENT AGENDA

No discussion is anticipated on any of the items in this section because they are
routine business, were included in the budget adoption process, or have been
previously discussed as a staff report or discussion item. These items will be
considered collectively by a single vote, unless a council member requests an item

IMMEDIATELY. -COUNCILMEMBER RUTH CAMARILLO-SMITH
10. CONSENT AGENDA

No discussion is anticipated on any of the items in this section because they are
routine business, were included in the budget adoption process, or have been
previously discussed as a staff report or discussion item. These items will be
considered collectively by a single vote, unless a council member requests an item
be removed from the consent agenda.
10.I. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 15, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 29, 2026
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - JULY 06, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 09, 2026
Documents:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 06-15-2026.PDF
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 06-29-2026.PDF
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 07-06-2026.PDF
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 07-09-26.PDF
11. ACTION ITEMS

City council will discuss, consider and take any action deemed necessary on items
listed in this section, including the adoption of a minute order, resolution or an
ordinance.
11.I. CONSIDER AND ACT ON TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP
INC. FOR THE LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) CAMERA SYSTEM AND
ASSOCIATED SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATED TO THE TERMINATION.
11.II. CONSIDER AN ACT TO RESCHEDULE THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING TO TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 DUE TO A CITY HOLIDAY
(LABOR DAY).
11.III. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF USES
UNDER THE GENERAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT TO REMOVE SECTIONS 10206(73), BAR, LOUNGE AND TAVERN, AND 10-206(76), EATING PLACE WITH
DANCING OR ENTERTAINMENT, AS PROHIBITED USES FOR CONN BROWN
HARBOR ONLY.
Documents:
AGENDA MEMO- CONN BROWN HARBOR SCHEDULE OF USES
7.20.26.PDF
CC PP 7.20.26 CUP- CBH SCHEDULE OF USES.PDF
ORDINANCE- CONN BROWN HARBOR SCHEDULE OF USES 7.20.26.PDF
11.IV. CONSIDER AND ACT ON APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH VICTORY BUILDING
TEAM FOR THE FIRE AND POLICE STATION RENOVATION AND ADDITIONS
PROJECT.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

All items listed in this section will be deliberated in a closed session. Members of
the public are not generally permitted to attend a closed session. Executive
session items may be considered as an action item at the discretion of the Mayor;
however, city council will not take any action in closed session.
12.I. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
551.071 AND TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULE

the public are not generally permitted to attend a closed session. Executive
session items may be considered as an action item at the discretion of the Mayor;
however, city council will not take any action in closed session.
12.I. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
551.071 AND TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULE
TO CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY CONCERNING LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO:
1.
2.
3.

ARANSAS PASS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUDIT
FORMAL NOTICE OF CLAIM AND DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT CLAIMANT RAMONA HASKINS
CONN BROWN HARBOR LEASE – SEA LEVEL MARINE

12.II. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 TO DELIBERATE PERSONNEL
MATTERS RELATING TO CITY EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC OFFICERS, INCLUDING
DISCUSSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFFING MATTERS.
13. 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.
14. ADJOURNMENT

With respect to any subject matter listed on this agenda, the City Council may meet
in Closed Executive Session, if and to the extent allowed by Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, any of the following sections
of Chapter 551: Section 551.071 Consultations with Attorney, Section 551.072
Deliberation about Real Property, Section 551.073 Deliberation regarding
Prospective Gift, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters, Section 551.087 Deliberation
regarding Economic Development Negotiations, and Section 551.089 Deliberation
regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

This facility is wheelchair accessible and there are special parking spaces near
the main entrance. A request for accommodation or special services must be made
48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at (361)
758-5 3 0 1 , E x t . 1 1 0 3 o r e m a i l a t [email protected] for further
information.
POSTING STATEMENT

The above notice of meeting was posted at the Aransas Pass City Hall located at
600 W. Cleveland Blvd., Aransas Pass, Texas on July 14, 2026.