Edinburg City Council Special Meeting 03-05-26

The City of Edinburg held a special City Council meeting on March 5, 2026, which included various recognitions, public comments, and development-related discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of special use permits for longstanding city events and the approval of a variance request for the Sapphire at Las Palomas Phase Two subdivision, allowing a reduction in side setback from 6 feet to 5 feet to accommodate home designs. The council discussed safety concerns related to the reduced setbacks and fire spread risks, with assurances that building codes requiring fire-rated materials would mitigate some risks. Additionally, the council authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with Ben Alonso to serve as interim city attorney effective April 3, 2026, following the departure of the current city attorney. No specific contract awards or large capital expenditures were detailed in the transcript.