Minutes ofMarch 03, 2020 Pagel 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the First Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 03, 2020a at 7:00 p.m, att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor) Dianal Martinez Robert Del La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem Petel Morales, Commissioner Okie Salinas, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: RobertI L. Salinas, City Manager Cris Palacios, City. Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Rogelio. Alaniz, Interim Police Chief Alex Oyoque Museum Director Rafael' Tapia, AEDCI Director Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director CALLI MEETING TO ORDER  COMMISSION ABSENT:  Adelal Perez, Purchasing Agent Saul Solis, Interim Police Chief Steven Vela, Parks & Rec. Director Yvette Mendoza, Finance Director  I.  Mayor. Diana Martinez called thef firsti regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 03, 2020 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the. Pledge of Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated the PSJA Memorial Men's Wolverine's team for making the playoffs, this is the secondi time in history they have gone to the playoffs. Steven Vela, Parks and Rec. Director announced. this past Saturday was the Annual softball tournament with thes school district, 1 teamj from every.school andl Farias Elementary won 1"place. Commissioner. Pete Morales thanked the Parks and Rec. Department, schools andj first responders D. Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the first regular meeting of Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales E. Consideration: and action to approve the minutes for thes special meeting of] February Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza  Allegiance and Herb. Moering ledi the Invocation. C. Presentations and Announcements  The coach was. Elizabeth Perez) from Farias Elementary.  who participated: in the Texas Independence. Parade this past Saturday.  February 18, 2020. seconded. Motion carried.  27,2020. seconded. Motion carried.  F.  Consideration and action on a request by] Pastor E.B., tol hold the "A Race forl Life en ell Dia del los Muertos 5 & 10K" in the City of Alamo on Saturday October: 31,  2020. No action att this time  G. Presentation on the Assistance to Firefighter Grant application requiring a 10% Fire Chief Roy Contreras and Mr. Garza presented the Assistance to Firefighter Grant, this application ist through FEMA. Weare applyingf for 20sets ofgear, whichi includes a helmet, bunker coat, bunker pants and bunker gloves ai total of868,877 and 22 new. Harris portable radios a total of843,362 a complete total of8112,239. 10%1 will be the city'sp part ofat total of811,223.  match of total project costs.    Minutes ofMarch 03, 2020 Page2  City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this is just a presentation noy resolution is required.  Commissioner Pete Morales asked to introduce. Mr. Garza  Fire ChiefR Roy Contreras stated Mr. Manuel Garza wills serve as the temporaryl Fire Marshall and H. Consideration and action to request from the Resurrection Catholic Church to use the Downtown Central Park and stage forl National Day of Prayer on May 16,2020 Commissioner Pete Morales motioned: to approve, and Mayor. Diana Martinez seconded. Motion  will continue to work on grants.  from 11:00am-2:00pm.  carried. I.  Consideration and: action to request the use ofl Downtown Central Park for Carl Event  May 30, 2020 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.  No action at this time  J.  Consideration and action to re-approve two sewer crossings on South Alamo Rd. (EI City Manager Robert Salinas stated on October 15, 2019, the City Commission approved two 12" sewer line crossings within south Alamo Rd. Texas Cordia, however Texas Cordia recently. sent an e-mail quoting an additional cost to cut andi restore existing pavement ini the amount of85,500 Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza asked on the invoice it states City ofSan. Juan City Manager Robert Salinas responded it was an error on the quote  Gato Rd. and Oneida Cir.)  per crossing for a total of amount to $43,355.55.  Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza  seconded. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:10 p.m.  The City Commission will convene in Executive Session, in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Vernon's Texas Statues and Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Exceptions To Requirement That Meetings Be Open. The City Commission reserves the right to goi into executive session on anyi item listed int the Agenda Notice whether ori not: such item is] posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by thej provisions oft the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.074 Personnel Matters and $551.071 a. Discussion regarding appointment of Chief fof Police and set salary b. Discussion regarding the City Manager employment contract  the: following are toi items to be discussed in executive session:  Consultations with Attorney:  OPEN SESSION: 7:55p.m. In Open Meeting.  The City Commission will convene: in Open Session tot take necessary action, ifa any, in accordance with" Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Subchapter E, Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, 8 551.102, Requirement To Vote OrTake Final Action K. Consideration and action to appoint a Chief of Police and set salary Commissioner Pete Morales motioned: to appoint Richard Ozuna withasets salary of f866,000, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Del La Garza seconded.. Motion carried. Vote 3-2  L.  Consideration and action to: approve the City Manager employment contract    Minutes ofMarch 03, 2020 Page3  Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza M. Consideration and action on a variance request to allow for a I'8" front setback instead of the code minimum 25' front setback, physically located at 429 Delia Ave., legally described as Lot 42, Alma Delia Subdivision for. Jose Fernando Hernandez. City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this is an existing carport and applying for thej front set back. Similar toj past carports, this was presented to P&Zo on February 19th and was approved. Mayor Diana Martinez motion to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion N. Consideration and action on a variance request to allow the construction of a new home in anR-MH (Mobile Home and Modular Home District), physically located at 413 King James Drive, legally described as Lot 56, Royalty House Unit 3 for Alicia City Manager. Robert Salinas statedl Ms. Alicia Maldonado came to our office stating she had been approved by the Urban County Rehabilitation Program and qualified for a new home, the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home and construct a new, single-family home. This Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Okie Salinas O. Consideration and' action on a variance request to Title 10-Zoning Regulations; Chapter 3-General Zoning Provisions; Section 10-3-3(C), physically located at 804 Vida Santa St., legally described as Lot D, Tierra Encantada Subdivision for Rene City Manager Robert Salinas stated this site is located approximately 175' northj from Tierra Del Sol Ave. on the east. side of Vida Santa St. He stated ify you) recall a similar item was approved to the west, the applicant would like to construct a 40'X4 40' patio. This was presented to P&Z on Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De a Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales  seconded. Motion carried.  carried.  Maldonado.  was presented to. P&Zon February 19hh and was approved.  seconded. Motion carried.  Garza.  February 19th and was approved. seconded. Motion carried.  P.  Consideration and action on a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor - Rocco's Roasted Corn, physically located at 1211 E. Frontage Rd., legally described City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this is a common. mobile food vendor in the front area ofH-  as Alamo H.E.B. for Rogelio Maldonado. E-B, the last approval was circus popcorn.  Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday) from 12:00p p.m. to 9:00p.m.  Staff 26 employees H.E.B.  Parking: In regards to parking spaces, the applicant will be utilizing the parking area. for  Siaffrecommends a I-year approval subject to: Compliance with the City's Building & Fire Codes, Compliance with the County Health Codes, and Must acquire a Business. License. This was presented to P&Zo on February 19th and was approved.  Mayor. Pro-Tem. Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Dian Martinez. seconded.  Motion carried.    Minutes ofMarch 03, 2020 Page4  Commissioner Pete Morales abstained due to conflicto ofinterest. Commission. Residents must: sign upi prior tot the city meeting. meeting as WJGioeni will be coming in his place Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person withs no response from the City Steve Carter thanked the City of Alamo and various departments and stated it would be his last  I. ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana. Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm  den  Mayor Dianal Mrg  ATTEST; AL  AlexanmRangel,Cy Secfetary