Minutes ofJ June 01, 2021 Pagel 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on  Tuesday, June 01, 2021 at 6:00p.m., at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Okie Salinas, Mayor Pro-Tem Petel Morales, Commissioner Robert Del La Garza, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Rick Palacios, City Attorney Richard Ozuna, Police Chief Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Rafael Tapia, AEDC: Director  COMMISSION ABSENT:  Robert L. Salinas, City Manager Alicia Cano, HRI Director Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Ronnie Cruz, City] Engineer  Adela Perez, Purchasing Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Director Michael Torres, ITI Director  I.  CALL MEETINGTOORDER and Melisa Gonzales led the Invocation. C. Presentations and Announcements  Mayor Diana Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday. June 01, 2021 to order at 6:00 p.m. att the City ofAlamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge ofAllegiance  Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales announced. the Music and Movies at the Park starting D. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for the second regular meeting ofl May Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas E. Consideration and Action to: approve ther minutes for the: special meeting ofMay 20, 2021. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas F. Consideration and Action to: approve the minutes for the special meeting ofMay 24,2021. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas G. Consideration and Action on a Waterline Access Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for Cuatro Tierras, L.P., Cantera Hermosa Phase. I Subdivision. City Manager Robert Salinas this agreement occurs when a new. subdivision is developed and is something North Alamo Water. Supply requires us to and approve to access their water lines for Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas H. Consideration and Action on a Waterline Access Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for Cuatro Tierras, L.P., Cantera Hermosa Phase II Subdivision. Commissioner Petel Morales askedi ist theread checklistofwhat! they, need to do, like Tower Landing. They are still working but they do not) have any light! poles or anything but theyalready haves streets ands selling lots. Are we required to tell them anything before they do anything?  on Thursday.June. 10h, the movie will be on. June 23rd.  18,2021. seconded. Motion carried. seconded. Motion carried. seconded. Motion carried.  fire hydrant testing seconded. Motion carried.    Minutes ofJ June 01,2021 Page2  City Manager Robert Salinas responded the developer will pay) for installation and at this point they are pending from thel light company andt theses services will come afterwards. In addition, they Commissioner. Pete Morales stated her noticedo a loto ofdirti in the middle of thes streeti ist that because City Manager Robert Salinas responded that is coming from the rain, we have been in conversation with the project engineer and mentioned to them to keep up the maintance within the Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Robert De La Garza seconded. I. Consideration and Action to Approve the Extension of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Reconstruction of Crockett Ave. between the County of Hidalgo, City Manager Robert Salinas stated this is for the current agreement with Hidalgo County and their work on the Crockett Street expansion, and they are asking for an amendment of240 days from April 19hh it's an 81 month project but due to the installation of the boxes they are requesting Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Olie Salinas seconded. J. Consideration and Action to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to assist in mutual aid projects between the County of Hidalgo, Texas and the City of Alamo. City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this agreement is very similar to the previous item, this is for the county to aidt the city in various projects from street, construction, drainage etc. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales K. Consideration and Action to approve the purchase of new vehicles for the Public Works City Manager Robert Salinas stated Back in 2020, the City Commission approved the budget amounts for the reimbursements, from the CARES Act monies. We are now ready to7 move forward with the 2nd phase ofspending (2nd 20%) which included. 51 trucks for public works, 1%f for GLO, Crockett Repaving, Riding Lawnmower and Computer Desks for Parks, and Chairs for the Library. We had preliminary budget meetings with our directors to discuss the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year and mentioned to each department that they can proceed with the purchasing of the gforementioned items. This item is for the approval of purchasing the 51 new vehicles for public works. The cost for these 5 vehicles will be $144,429.00 This item is now before you since the Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas asked do they have a number on how many vehicles are lef to Public Works Director.Julio Villarreal: responded after these they should be good for the exception ofl that has been wrecked but can wait until next year. Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas asked regarding the vehicles the employees are in Public Works Director.Julio Villarreal: responded yes Commissioner Pete Morales asked are these vehicles 2WD or 4WD  are being completed as we. speak.  ofleveling? drainage system. Motion carried.  Texas and the City of Alamo.  more time. Motioned carried.  seconded. Motion carried. Department.  costs fort the repair are over $15,000.  replace thej fleet?  Public Works Director. Julio Villarreal: responded two are 4WD and the others F-250    Minutes ofJ June 01, 2021 Page3  Commissioner, Pete Morales stated we needs af few 4WDj fors storms  Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion L. Consideration and Action tol Engage Public Financial Management asl Financial Advisor for The City of Alamo, And' Terminate Any Contract in Conflict Therewith Commissioner Robert De La Garza asked did we go outf for proposals Bobby? Commissioner Robert Dei La Garza stated he would like to go out proposals  carried.  Mayor Diana Martinez stated wait they have a question. City Manager Robert Salinas responded no sir we did not  Commissioner. Pete Morales stated who is ourj financial advisor, we don' 'te even know who itis. City Attorney. Rick Palacios stated under the code it does not require, itis up to the city to decide. Itis professional: services ifity was an auditor then wey would have tos go outj forp proposals. Although itis professional: services it does not prevent the councilj from seeking proposals. Commissioner, Robert De La Garza stated we went out for proposals for the media Mayor Diana Martinez. stated we didi not need to go out for proposals  Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and. Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas seconded.  Motion Carried  Mayor Diana Martinez and Commissioner Robert De La Garza in dissent.  M. Consideration and Action on: al Resolution for Banking Authorization for the City of City Manager Bobby Salinas stated Mayor this is ai resolution to allow the City of Alamo to open an account with Freedom. Bankj for credit card services, this resolution would allow us to open. an account and obtain credit cards, right now we do have Bank of America, but we have been having some issues witht them SO1 we wanted to see ifwe can movej forward and obtain a Freedom Commissioner Pete Morales motioned for approve, and. Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas seconded. N. Consideration and Action for approval of additional costs for Recycle Center Re- City manager. Bobby Salinas stated) yes Mayor back in May of 2020 we had the proposal to relocate the recycling center it's currently at 90% completion ifwe) had toj put a percentage on it. We are lacking the garage door and water supply Ihave put in a supply list ofi items that have been purchasedi iti is allj for material, our staff are the ones building itf for the exception of electrical: that is being done bya a professional were almost there. We are hoping to install the garage doors for it to bej finished, we were hoping this week but I'mi not sure ift the weather is causing delay, we: still have paving, signage and landscaping, wel want it to look presentablel I wanted to give) you anz update andi respectfully askj for approval for the $43,677.42  Alamo, Texas.  Bank credit card. Motion Carried Location.    Minutes of] June 01, 2021 Page4  Robert De La Garzai motioned: to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion 0. Consideration and Action seeking concurrence on a pending sale of 11.27 acres by the AEDC Director Rafael Tapia stated on May 17th the AEDC accepted a land purchase offer from Columbus Construction Tx LLCI for the purchase of11.27a acres located off Duranta and purchased with the assistance OfUSDA Rural Development the. sale was contingent upon the concurrence of the City Commission and USDA Rural Development removing the federal notice of interest. We are respectfully asking that) you concur with the purchase. Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. P. Consideration and Action on: a Conditional Use] Permit to approve the establishment ofa mobile food court, on Lettered Lots (ALAMO). ANNI IRR TR E. 835.09' -N.196.35,ADJ tol Railroad, LOT G,3.38 AC. NET, Located At1031 North' Tower Road. Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated the 3 acre sitei is att the SW corner of Tower. Road and Railroad. Avenue. Iti is an irregular-shaped. tract, and has driveway access from Tower Road, and throughout its frontage to Railroad Avenue. There are perimeter sidewalks along Tower Road, too. As observed in the aerial exhibit, there is one elongated business structure with several offices that will) house the primary restaurant with restroom available for patrons. We note that there are 65 paved parking spaces that are mostly available, ie., the warehouse to the SW (Lal Bodega) has. 5 occupants but they close at. 5 pm; thus, the 4 spaces can then be used by the restaurant's staff Driveway access will be from Tower (1-way entry), and wrapping around the structure ande exiting northward: to Railroad. Avenue. The site plan shows 5newf foodi vending trailers where the days/hrs. ofo operation arefrom Monday through. Sunday, from noon to midnight. (NOTE: the mobile food court code allows a maximum of 6 food trailers.) Allf food vending trailers must be no older than 1 year; and they must be stationed ond ap paved. surface, too. fapproved, any incoming mobile food vendor must. secure their own business license (to allow staff to monitor their structure, their health cards, and applicable building & fire safety requirements). All food vendors will be subject to random monitoring, too. Also, there must be regular treatments for rodents, bugs, etc. The prevailing ordinance also! prohibits no loudpeakersampPeation or strobing lights as itl relates to the mobile food court. As reflected in the mobile food court application (see attached), for any post 10pm operations, a uniformed private security officer will need to be engaged toi makes sure that the noise levels are kept at reasonable levels; as well as assure that no parking occurs to the north side of1 Railroad. Street. Staff Recommendation approval of ther mobile food court CUP subject 1.Forl 1j year after activation; subject tor renewal att that time; must activate w/in 67 mo's or else 2. Abide by the City's Noise Ordinance; be noise-vigilant esp. during special events. 3. Install a min. 4' perimeter fence, at least, to the east and. south to maximize safeguarding children) from Tower's traffic, as well as the parking lots' traffic (esp. during evening 4. Have the appropriate staffsecure thet required food-handler's health certificates. 6. Secure required business permit by incoming mobile food vendors prior to activation. 7. Comply with all applicable terms of the City's Mobile. Food Court Ordinance.  carried. AEDC.  Motion carried.  to thej following measures: cancelled.  hours) install from the outset.  5. Comply w/Fire. Marshal's & Bldg. Inspector's requirements This is aj public hearing, and this item is now before) you Mayor Diana Martinez stated iti is not aj public hearing City Manager Robert Salinas responded yes  City Attorney Rick Palacios stated ifity was a public hearing notices should have been sent out  City Attorney Rick Palacios. stated what we can do is take no action    Minutes ofJ June 01, 2021 Page5  City Manager. Robert. Salinas can we open itt upj forp public hearing Mayor. Diana Martinez. statedi it was. not advertised  City Attorney Rick Palacios stated although it notices where sent only to the 200feet, Iwould  set itz up as no action and for the next meeting set itz up as a public hearing Mayor Diana Martinez motionedi no action for P,OR,S Lot 14, High Chaparral Subdivision, Located At 1345SH495  Consideration and Action on a Conditional Use] Permit tol havea al Mobile Food' Trailer on R. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to construct a Single Family Home on Property Zoned Mobile Home and Modular Home (R-MH) on Lot 31, Block 3, South Alamo Village Subdivision, Located at 1220 Garvin S. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to construct a Single Family Residence on Property Zoned Mobile Home and Modular Home (R-MH) on Lot 172, Sunshine Estates Subdivision, Located at 430 Palm Harbor T. Consideration and Action on: an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Title 6- Planning Director. Sergio Zavala. stated in the City's continuing attempts to improve the wrecker rates leviedi in Alamo, City Manager. Bobby Salinas, and Police Chief Richard Ozuna have met a few times with ag group ofwrecker representatives to listen to their concerns, but inal balanced perspective to1 whats should realistically be aj fair feej for the services provided. After this collaborative dialogue was completed, it7 resulted in the amended. All other parts ofOrd. No. 22- 05-21 will remain intact. These willl be thej feei rate. schedule that wreckers on the City's rotation would abide by. As you may, see, the weight of varying vehicles would define the 'Class' typej for towing. services. Siaffrecommends approval of this refined) feer rate document. This item is now  Ave.  Dr.  Section 6-6-12 Feel Rates.  beforej you.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked Mr. Salinas ifthey agree with this?  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded yes, the only question they had was a Class A Towing. They wanted. $250s starting for non-accidental towing, fee, the city was at $150, we decided to  place itat8175.  Commissioner Robert. De La Garza asked the other) fee was $550  City Manager Robert. Salinas respondedy yes, iftherei is an accident in Class A it ranges from Commissioner Robert De La Garza asked how can you) have the non-accidental at $175 and the  $150-8550, it will depend on the severity.  accidental at $150.  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded this is something we can look into Commissioner Robert. De La Garza stated the non- accidental should be at $200 and accidental should be $5501 to allow the wreckers service their discretion of lowering the rate.  City Manager Robert Salinas responded noz more than $550 Mayor. Pro-Tem Okie Salinas asked what will be the initial?    Minutes ofJ June 01, 2021 Page6 6 nor more than $550. $550 stands for.  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded the non-accidental $200 and the accident initial will be City Planner, Sergio Zavala stated as for staff they will need an itemized. statement as what the Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas asked will the Chief ofl Police get a receipt every time?  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded only ifthey complain Commissioner, Pete Morales seconded. Motion carried.  Commissioner Robert. De La Garza motioned: the non-accidental initial towing fee at $200 and the accidental initial towing fee up to $550 and approve the rest of the ordinance, and CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with: noi response from the City  No citizen partictpation I. - ADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  There being noj further business, Mayor. Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:241 pm  Ay  sns