Minutes of August 02, 2022 Pagel  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Petel Morales, Mayor Pro-Tem J.R. Garza, Commissioner Okie Salinas, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, City Manager Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Rick Palacios, City Attorney Richard Ozuna, Police Chief Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Rafael Tapia, AEDC Director Lori Solis, Library Director Michael Torres, ITI Director  COMMISSION, ABSENT:  Sergio Zavala, Planning Director Adela Perez, Purchasing Agent Alex Oyoque, Museum Director Ronnie Cruz, Cityl Engineer Julio Villareal, Public Works Director Yvette Mendoza, Finance Director Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Director Melissal Leal, Water Billing Supervisor  1. CALL MEETINGTOORDER Allegiance and Bobby Salinas led the Invocation. C.P Presentations and Announcements playing Encanto at 8:15pm.  Mayor Diana Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to order at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge of  Library Director Lori Solis announced. for this Friday Movie at the Park and they will be Mayor Pro- Tem. Pete Morales askedj for prayers for. Judge Celia Garcia' 's brother. City Manager Robert Salinas introduced the Public Information Director Heriberto Perez  Zuniga.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked how much does that position pay? City Manager Robert Salinas responded. $50,000  D. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for the second regular meeting ofJuly Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales E. Consideration and Action on a request by the Alamo Chamber of Commerce to Utilize the Alamo Youth Center for a Loteria Fundraiser Sunday September 18, 2022 from City Manager Robert Salinas stated The Alamo Chamber is hosting their annual Loteria & Market Day on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 10AM-4PM and would like to request the Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Okiei Salinas F. Consideration and Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Police ChiefRichard Ozuna statedt to establish general working relationships between the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System (VATVCBHCS) Police Service and Alamo Police Department as a means of reinforcing interagency coordination and responsibility  19,2022.  seconded. Motion carried.  10AM-4PM.  Alamo Youth Center. for this event. seconded. Motion carried.  Mutual. Assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs    Minutes of August 02, 2022 Page2  concerning law enforcement, emergency response, requests for assistance, and physical Commissioner, Pilar Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Okie Salinas seconded. G. Consideration and Action to approve an agreement between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) andt the City of Alamo regarding Agency-Owned: Livescan Software. Police Chiefl Richard Ozuna stated this is our annual agreement with the DepartmentofPablic Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner. J.R. Garza seconded. H. Consideration and Action to: approve the renewal for TMLI Health Insurance. City Manager Robert Salinas stated earlier wel had a workshop with Newkirk and Newkirki in regards with a proposal to renew with the gapi insurance and to keep the other option to Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza. seconded. Consideration and Action to approve the renewal for TMLI Intergovernmental Risk City Manager Robert Salinas stated this is similar to our health insurance, we have to renew our General Liability Auto, Property, Cyber and Worker's Comp Insurance. It has gone up Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. J. Consideration and Action on proposed Change Order No. 51 for the Waste Water K. Consideration and Action regarding an Ordinance of the City of Alamo, Texas, ordering: a Speciall Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, tol be participated in by the qualified voters of the City of Alamo, Texas, for the purpose of conducting: an election for amendments tot the City of Alamo Charter; appointing the early voting clerk; designating election precincts; designating polling place(s), method ofvoting; and providing for early voting and election notice. (Ordinance 43-08-22A City Manager Robert Salinas stated this ordinance is needed fort the special election  security. Motion carried.  Safety and the Police Department.  Motion carried.  allow our employees tol have a choice.  Motion carried. Pool. 13%. Motion carried. Treatment Plant project. No action taken  (English); Ordinance 43-08-22 B (Spanish). regarding the charter amendments.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked) how much will this election cost us?  City Manager Robert Salinas responded based on our lasti invoice it will be between $25-  $30,000.  Mayor. Pro-Tem. Pete. Morales askedi is this already budgeted? City Manager Robert Salinas respondedy yes  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked do wei need to inform the city the purpose of election? City Manager Robert Salinas stated what he can do is explain the purpose oft the ordinance and that is to set term limits for the entire board of commissioners and the municipal judge and amending as section int the charter and itz requires allf firefighters to be hired by the commission as currently they are) hired through the City Manager's Office.    Minutes of August 02, 2022 Page3  Commissioner Okie Salinas stated this is good to know) for the citizens why we are doing this Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales stated thati information will be great for our PIDI to do, also  andi notj just spending tax dollars.  when is the last time anything had been done with the charter? City Manager Robert Salinas responded in the 1990s  Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales  seconded.. Motion carried. Mayor Diana Martinez in dissent  L. Consideration and Action to Approve the Second and Final Reading ofa Resolution Authorizing the Alamo Economic Development Corporation toj provide Type B incentives to AMMO Development LLC for the purpose of developing and constructing 20,000 to 29,000 square feet of commercial space in the City of Alamo; second reading. AEDC. Director Rafael Tapia stated this resolution was read on 7/19/22 and now we are Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned. to approve, and Commissioner. J.R. Garza seconded. M. Consideration and Action to approve a Type Bi incentive agreement between the Alamo Economic Development Corporation and AMMO: Development LLC for the purpose of developing and constructing 20,0001 to 29,000 square feet of commercial spacei in the City  requiring a 2nd and fnal reading.  Motion carried.  of Alamo; second reading No Action Taken PUBLIC. HEARING  Public Hearing On Thel Proposed! Rezoning OfThel East 450' OfThe" Tract Described As The South! %OfThel North %0f West 1/2 OfLot 13,1 Block 40, Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; From Single Family Dwelling (R-L) District To Duplex, Multifamily, Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated The tract has dual zoning, ie., the front 150' depth is Commercial (C) and the balancing rear is R-1. The Commercial. zoning will remain intact- there will be no change here. The applicant only proposes to rezone the R-1 balance (approximately 4509 tol R-2 (apts). Viewing the zoning map, the rear. R-1 vacant area has R-1 zoning to the north ande east; itl has Commercial zoning to the west. south. On surrounding land uses, there are 20 or3 single family homes to the north and one home to the SW. There is vacant acreage to the soutll, and a linear detention area to the east. The Future Land Use. Map shows General Commercial. On assessing the R-2 proposal, the Board of Commissioners approved an R-2 zone off-site to the south aj few weeks ago (500' east of Alamo Rd, along the N. side of Nebraska and at the same alignment as the Salinas proposal. Also, retaining the Czoning in the tracts' Alamo. Roadj frontage and having a (future) multi-family development a common proposal that is actually being developed across the street to the NW.Also, staffnotices that toz the immediate south is an entirely commercially zoned vacant acreage; thus, R-2 would also assimilate well in this respect. Staff Ms.. Janie Solis voiced her concern ont the development and the rezoning of the ared. Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked will these R-2's multi Apts. or 4. Plexes, ors something similar  Townhouse & Apartment (R-2)] District; Applicant Is Robert Salinas  Recommendation:, Approve the rear E. 450'd oft the tract from. R-1 to R-2.  to Greystone?    Minutes ofA August 02, 2022 Page4  Planning Director Sergio Zavala responded. R-2's do allow apartments and at the P&Z level it was discussed that the city can encumber single story units on the north. side because they  are adjacent but at the moment this isj just ai rezoning.  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked this is just a rezoning there are no plans.  Planning Director Sergio Zavala responded no, well see growth when we see the subdivision and thati is when utilities are extended and lines are oversized to serve other developments. Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked iti is apparent they have septic tanks in that area, how can City Manager Robert Salinas responded ift this development works out and they do install a subdivision, then at the subdivision. stage we will request to extend. sewer lines to and through Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked who will be responsible, for that, the developer or the  the city help to gets sewer in that ared.  the property. starting, from the north most point toj your south most point.  city?  City Manager Robert Salinas responded the developer  CommissionerJR Garza asked they would bei responsible for sewer as well as a storm ditch?  Planning Director Sergio Zavala responded yes thati is possible. Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales asked how far willi itg go?  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded they will only go on the boundaries of their property CommissionerJ.R. Garza asked how many residents are still on septic tank? City Manager. Robert. Salinas responded all oft them Commissioner. J.R. Garza asked are wei in compliance with TCEQ  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded) yes, thes state lawallows for Wé acre lots to be ons septic  tanks.  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked what) will the city be picking up County or) we would needt to pay it outj from our reserves.  City Manager Robert Salinas responded ifity were a city project, it) has to qualify under Urban Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales asked from the edge of the property where willi it connect? Planning Director Sergio Zavala responded it will be across the street Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales stated that was one of the concerns he had and what will it cost City Manager. Robert Salinas responded it will cost us between $250-8300,000 to install. Commissioner J.R. Garza asked this is afer the developer does what he needs to do? City Manager Robert Salinas responded yes and might be less if the developer installs the  us?  sewer.  Commissioner. J.R. Garza asked who will pay for the bore? City Manager Robert Salinas responded the developer    Minutes of August 02, 2022 Page5  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked this is only ifiti is getting developed Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales stated what kind of buffer will there be?  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded correct  Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated when we sub divide we can do almost anything we Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked what about drainage, will they will be able to tap into  want for example an 8-foot buffer.  the line  City Manager. Robert Salinas respondedj yes  Mayor. Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked ifthe developer does the bulk of the sewer work willi itl be City Manager. Robert Salinas responded based on prices right now, it is difficult to. say Ms.. Janie Solis stated ift thel land is developed across the street, they will have the opportunity to tap onto it, or have the opportunity to tap on the other developer which will be north ofher home. Whato changes in having homei int the area VS. having apartments? Justo ai reminder people Mr. Omar Medina stated based on the lots being subdivided, are they going to be uniformed. City Manager. Robert Salinas responded we are only discussing the land use, the zoning. AII Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales stated that was a concern, ifthe area will get) flooded City Manager Robert Salinas responded the engineer will go over that with the developer N. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to rezone the East 450' of the tract described as the South%z of the North% of West 1/2 of Lot 13, Block 40, Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District to R-2 Duplex, Multifamily, Townhouse & Apartment District; Applicant is Robert Salinas Commissioner Okie. Salinas motioned. to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete. Morales. Motion  less than $250,000?  in apartments come and go compared to home owners.  that will come during the development.  carried.  Mayor Diana Martinez in dissent PUBLIC: HEARING Gamboa  Public Hearing on aj proposed rezoning oft the South 191.5' oft thel East 220', Lot 15, Block 41, (0.97-acre Gross/0.666-acre Net), Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; from Duplex, Multifamily, Townhouse & Apartment (R-2) District; Applicant is Cayetano Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated the site is at the NW corner of Tower Road & Nebraska.  The. site has 220'x 191.50' dimensions. Historical. Rezoning attempts of this site:  Feb. 19, 2008; P&ZI DENIED the Commercial request (from SF Res) March. 5, 2008; City Commission. DENIED the Commercial request Nov. 17,2021; P&ZI DENIED the Commercial request (from SF Res.) Dec. 7, 2021; City Commission. DENIED the Commercial request Jan... 19, 2022; PEZAPPROVED. R-2 zone from SF Res. (as requested) Feb. 1,2022; City Commission. APPROVED: R-2 (as requested)  Mr. Gamboa requested R-2 in 2022 & was approved because it assimilated to residential areas/apts. The Commercial. zone was last denied by the City just 8 months ago; being aj fairly    Minutes ofA August 02,2022 Page6 uses ofo area  recent action. Recommendation: Denial; R-2 to be retained; assimilates better to general land  Commissioner Okie, Salinas askeds so P& Z changed their vote? Planning. Director Sergio Zavala responded yes  No Public Comment  O. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to rezone the South 191.5' of the East 220', Lot 15, Block 41, (0.97-acre Gross/0.666-acre Net), Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; from Duplex, Multifamily, Townhouse & Apartment (R;2) District; Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. P. Finall Plat Approval: Alamo Estates Subdivision, a 9.975 Acre Tract out ofLot 16,1 Block 29, Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; Zone is R-1; Developer is Mark Planning. Director, Sergio Zavala. stated the acreage is/4 mile east of Alamo Road, along the north: side of Rancho. Blanco Road. The land use proposed is single-family residential homes where the 45 lots all meet R-1 area requirements inclusive of the 6250sq.f.ot. We note that one of the 45 lots is a common area for detention purposes. (NOTE: site voluntarily annexed in. June 2022.) Thec acreage isi in MHWSC's water CCN, as well as their sanitary. sewer CCN. WATER SERVICE: from the existing 10" water line on Rancho Blanco, a new 8" water line will be extended tos serve all the lots. There are 5 fire hydrants as well atj junctures approved by thel Fire Marshal., As you may.s see, there isas street stubt to the east wherein the 8"water line is alsos stubbed.. Ifisf felt that whent the streeti is extended, the water line will need to be extended, too; thus, having this as aj future loop. NOTE: The water lines are not. shown to connect to Loma Lindas sincet thisi isi in Alamo's CCN & not MHWSC's. SANITARY, SEWER: MHWSC does not have anys sewer lines in the area. Staff has been informed by the developers that MHWSC will allow this developer to extend their new 8" sewer lines (w/41 manholes) to connect onto the existing 8" network on Rancho Blanco to serve all the lots; thereafter, the system will tie into Alamo's sewer. system. Staffnotes that the developer will also stub an 8" sewer line to the east street stub, too. STREET SYSTEM: new. 32'B-B streets will be paved to provide public. street access to all 45 lots. Five (5) new: streetlights are proposed that meet Code. The street names will follow the street name alignment policy. 40' ROW centerline dedication on Rancho 1 Blanco complies with the MPO Thoroughfare Map; the street widening, fee will be escrowed sincei itis minimal frontage tol EI Gato, DRAINAGE: predominantly, new 24"storm lines within the new minor. street will divert storm waters to the detention pond (Lot 19). Once the pond fills-up, the overflow will be diverted 1300'+ off-site through Loma Linda Street and connect to the TXDoT. system on Alamo Road. Public Works also recommends that the developer 1) provide ani intercomnecting inlet on the offsite Loma Linda's mid-point area where occasional ponding occurs; also, Public Works recommended. 2) some regrade flow/culvert improvements along the plats' street Intersection to Rancho Blanco. . VARIANCE: The developer has filed forai variance int their proposal to NOT' dedicate the necessary 10' to complete the minimum 20'alley as said alley abuts Lots 13-21 (along perimeter NWest oft the plat). Viewing an aerial, area residents already uset the 10'alleyf for access and actually (partially) travel onto this plats' boundaries to more comfortably maneuver; thus, reflecting the needj for the additional 10: If the. 10'is not properly dedicated at this time, then the owners ofLots 13-21, Alamo Estates can legally. fence it off thus allowing only 10' for a constrained traffic flow. It is obvious to Planning that the 10' dedicated in the Loma Linda development was recorded as such with the intention that when the adjoining tract is platted, that this) future plat (Alamo Estates plat, in this case) would dedicate the needed 101 for the typical completion ofa standard 20' alley. Planning is7 noti recommending that the alley bep paved, but only improvedi with caliche. Finally, one of the purposes of Planning is to assure that proposed. subdivisions is developed in an orderly way that assimilates to the existing neighborhood. By dedicating the needed 10, this public duty is fulfilled. Other items include: 1) park fees required; 2) no driveway access to Rancho Blanco. from any lot; 3) developer to pave the 4' sidewalks along the common lot's  Applicant is Cayetano Gamboa  Motion carried.  Crockett; Engineering firmi is] DGI Engineering Services    Minutes of August 02, 2022 Page7  street frontage; buffer the common detention pond; and provide CCRs to verif ponds' Mr. Diego Gonzalez stated the engineering, frm has met with all requirements. City Manager. Robert Salinas asked ifthev variance fort the alley is denied and he has to remove the net Sq. Footage of the lots are the lots still in compliance? Planning Director Sergio Zavala responded yes  maintenance.  City Manager. Robert Salinas stated at the moment when they did the Loma Linda and Alta Vista streets they onlydedicated half what Sergio is asking for the other side of the alley which Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve with staff recommendations, and Q. Final Plat Approval: Cantera Hermosa #4 Subdivision, 25.771 Acres out ofLot 5, Block 45, Alamo Land & Sugar Company's Subdivision; ETJ; Developer is Cuatro Tierras, Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated the Cantera Hermosa #4 is 1/2 mile east of Tower Road, along the north side ofEldora. Road. The plat! proposes 125 single family, residential lots that meet & exceed Alamo's min. 6250 sq.. f. 'Lot' threshold. The plat is not in Alamo's city limits, buti ini its ETJ. WATER: The plat lies inl NAWSC's CCN. From the existing 8" water line along Eldora, an 8" network will be extended and looped throughout the series of6 streets to serve all the lots. The loop is between the. street stub on its NWj juncture (Lupine Street), and networking an 8" water system throughout the plat, and connecting to a separate 8" line at the SE juncture on Eldora. The developer is also providing 9 new fire hydrants, located at junctures approved by thel Firel Marshal. Also, ont the street stubs tot the west (northofLot/18), the water line has been stubbed to allow possible intercomnection (and looping) by developing others. SANITARY SEWER: This developer will be installing an 8" sanitary sewer lines throughout all interior. streets toj provide. sewer service to all lots. The 8" system will connect toa 15" sewer line on Eldora. There will be 15 manholes at proper Intervalsfunctures, too. (NOTE: This area is in NAWSC's sewer CCN; however, for the time being, Alamo will treat the sewer via the typical Agreement process. Staff notes that, pursuant to the city's concern sent to Melden & Hut on 6/3/22 on the increasing# of homes being treated that may induce pump upgrades prior to NAWSC activating their. sewer plant) for this area, the developer will escrow $40,000 for possible pump upgrades; thus, ifn needed, then Alamo will employ that escrow if they are not needed and NA WSC gets their sewer plant, then the City can merely Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales R. Consideration and Action on: a Variance Request by Melden & Hunt to Section 11-3-12 which mandates that the minimum square footage for new residential lots be 6250s square feet and have a lot depth of at least 100'; but where they propose 2 lots at Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 (pending recording) have a lot depth of 85', and be at 5269.93 sq. ft. and 5694.93 sq. ft. due to a recent declaration by the Irrigation District that they own fee Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated variance. Request by Melden & Hunt to Section 11-3 12 which mandates that the minimum square footage for new residential lots be 6250 square feet and have a lot depth ofat! least 100; but) where they proposed. 2 lots at Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 (pending recording) have a lot depth of85'a and be at 5269.93 sq. f. and 5694.93 sq. f. due to ai recent declaration by the Irrigation District declaration that they own fee title to previously shown 'easement' area The Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 plat was approved by the City ofAlamo af few) years ago. The plat showed an irrigation line att the rear most area ofLots 21 and 21; thus, an irrigation easement was depicted. The plat, having 125' lot depth and exceeding the 6250 sq.. f. threshold, was approved. However, after approval and well after construction began, the Irrigation District unilaterally declared that they own the fee title of the irrigation easement area ofwhere the irrigation. line is, ie., not as ane easement. Instead of  isat total of20feet.  CommissionerJR. Garza seconded. Motion carried. L.P.; Engineering firm is Melden & Hunt  return the escrow. seconded. Motion carried.  title toj previously shown 'easement' area.    Minutes of August 02, 2022. Page8  challenging and debating the fee title declaration which would delay the plat recording process, the developer decided to merely extract the fee title' area from Lots 21 and 22. And this brings thes shaved lots tol bel less thant the 6250sq. f. requiredata an 85'lot depth. Planning's Recommendation: Planning does not object tot the requested variance because ofthe following: the fee title declaration didn'tshow: upi in their title report; no deed reflecting the condition is unique and isolated to these lots only; and construction was well underway when this) flag was raised by the Irrigation. District. Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. S. Consideration and Possible Action on Ordinance to Establish Regulations for City Parkingl Lots/Parking Spaces, Amending" Title 6, Chapter 3, Section 6-3-4 of the City Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated was asked to examine & resolve the matter of un- authorized, parking at the museum (see pies of5 parked vans). Idiscovered that Alamo does not) have any city codes that would haves such privatel hoarding of city parking spaces to1 violate any code; at least none that I could find. Idecided to go beyond the museum parking issue because there may be instances where similar inappropriate parking may be evident in other city parking, facilities; thus, Ithought it was best to draft policy regulations. for any & all city parking facilities. The parking spaces at city buildings, parks, and other city facilities are obviously meant to be used for city purposes : for the incoming pMblieparonsemployees, Thisi is what the proposed ordinance expresses and. Intends to (re)capture. A minor example is that no city parking lot should be used to display privately owned vehicles to be sold; or to store their cars or boats, or other items. Such parking/storage takes up valuable spaces that could be used bya a needful citizen; Let's take the example of the museum. This ordinance will induce proper signage to be installed. staging that the parking is only for 'City Use' while also showing the normal hours ofo operation. For any vehicle lingering way past the time set, the PDI may be summoned, for enforcement (warning, citation, etc.). For the ON-street parking spaces east oft the museum, these spaces will be designated as 'City Use' to thus afford premier Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner. J.R. Garza seconded. T. Consideration and Possible Action on Ordinance Repealing Section 8-1-2 as it relates to Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated Earlier this week, Inoticed Section 8-1-2 regarding the Director of Public Works via a 1957 ordinance. Section 8-1-2, states this in its entirety: "The Department. shall be operated by an employee of the City who shall be designated as the Director of! Public Works.. Hes shall draw a. salaryset by the Board of Commissioners and shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners at thej first regular meeting after their election, to hold office for a period of two (2). years from the date of said appointment, unless sooner discharged by the Board of Commissioners. His duties shall be to have sole charge of the operation oft the properties of the Department, including pumping, repair ofmains. connection and disconnect. Ion ofwater users and all other duties appurtenant: to the. successful operation of the Department under the supervision of the Board of Commissioners. Section 8-1-2 mandates that the Director of Public Works be appointed by the Board of Commissioners. in 2-year intervals, unless discharged earlier than the. 2-year term. Obviously, this is no longer an effective way tor manage/operate such an important departmental arm oft the City. The City of Alamo has naturally evolved since this 65-year old ordinance. Thel hiring oft this Directoris currently processed. int the same way that's usually aforded to other similar positions (NOTE: exempting those that may be referred to in the Charter, of course). The proposed ordinance simply seeks to reconcile what's been the customary, policy in this slots'hiring; thus, the need to repeal, Section 8-1-2. Since 1957, the Director of! Public Works has consistently appeared on the City's organizational chart; and this position is always funded via the annual approval oft the city's budget; thus, approving the positions' funding approves the position.  thes situation was not self-inflicted,  'ownership!  Motion carried.  of Alamo's Code of Ordinances  parking to patrons. Motion carried.  the Office of the Director of] Public Works    Minutes ofA August 02, 2022 Page9  Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. U. Consideration and Action on Ordinance to Amend Title 6- Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2 'General Traffic Provisions', Section 6-2-8 (8)(2) 'Truck Routes' to permit Motor' Vehicles (as defined in the Truckl Route Code) to exclusively travel on a city street toac commercially ori industrially: zoned place toj park whens such placei is within 200' from Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated based on the premise that there is a need for Alamo families whose livelihood involves driving tractor trailers/semitrailers. andi who need a place to park their vehicles, this ordinance was drafted to provide a balanced & responsible policy of meeting their) parking needs. Attached is an ordinance that amends the Truck Route Code There may be viable properties near an approved Truck Route (State highway) but who Such viable properties may be about 200' from an approved truck route (State maintained If the ordinance Is approved, a business license to 'park' such motor vehicles must be The only use willz be to park ors store' such vehicles; the amendment is NOT meant toi have an active tractor trailer office w/employees daily parking their private vehicles there, too. The city street leading tot the State highway must have a min. 30' paved surface. The motor vehicles will go) from the State highway and onto the city street to then park. When departing, they wills similarly travel directly to the State highway. Mayor Diana Martinez asked what did we approve months ago?  Motion carried.  acity approved truck route.  thati iss summarized. as follows:  only front city streets (non-truck route streets).  highway)  Such viable properties must be commercially or industrially zoned secureds so that zoning & distance measuring will be confirmed.  Planning Director, Sergio Zavala responded when theys go to their office they, will need to take Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales V. Consideration and Possible Action on an Ordinance to Amend Title 8- Public Utilities, Chapter 2, "Sewer Use and Service', Section 8-2-6 Excavations' tol Establish Excavation Planning Director Sergio Zavalas stated as) you may) know, Iwas approachedrecently by Public Works Director. Julio Villarreal to see ifIcould help draft some Excavation Permit Policies. In review of the existing code, such 'Excavation' policies were. found in Section 8-2-6, as adopted in Ord. 153 in 1946. There have always been, and will always be, utility contractors, plumbers, etc., that will need to excavate portions of city streets, alleys, etc. With no real policies, Alamo has had to endure their work with no safeguarding bonds to address work that is, let'ss say, less than professional. Regardless, Ikept as much oft the 4 original provisions asI could.. However, Ihad to significantly enhance Section 8-2-6 to provide realistic excavation Excavation permit is mandatory for any pepalctoatonepelng ofac citystreet/alley. Exhibits, marked maps, time-stamped (before) photos, area utilities identified are required Provide last 2 citieslentities that person worked at (contact name/celllemail. addresses) Bond Is required; costs tol be calculated dependent on) worki involved; ifbond not! preferred, Liability insurance ($100,000) required to include injury, death, property damage. Applicant signs a Release ofLiability and Indemnity Agreement" safeguarding the City. Seet the attached Excavation. Permit' form that should be helpfulf fora applicants & city. staff  truck routes.  seconded. Motion carried. Permit Policies  policies. Recommended, policies include thej following: Purpose dfexcavationlopening: must be declared.  $100 permit fee (ifapproved). then a monetary escrow may be deposited.    Minutes of August 02, 2022 Page 10  Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City Reveriano Torres voiced his concern regarding. sewer connection at Bonita. Estates There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:07PM  seconded. Motion carried.  I. ADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  Asg  PK  10,