Minutes of August 6, 2019 Page 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday August 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m, at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Trino Medina, Commissioner Petel Morales, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner  COMMISSION ABSENT: Robert De La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem  STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, Interim City Manager Cris Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Alicia Cano, Human Resources Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director CALL MEETING TO ORDER  Michael Torres, IT Director Rogelio Alaniz, Interim Police Chief Adela Perez, Purchasing Agent Lori Solis, Library Director  I.  Mayor Diana Martinez called the first regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City ofAlamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led  the Pledge ofAllegiance and Melisa Gonzales led the Invocation.  C. Presentations and Announcements  Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Steven Vela introduced the coaches for the Track and Tennis team that competed this past weekend at the Games of Texas at College Station. He stated 54 athletes from Track and 21 athletes from Tennis competed and Guillermo Martinez, Track coach, announced at the success of the Track team taking Commissioner Pete Morales thanked Coach Martinez and parents for supporting the Mayor Diana Martinez thanked the coaches and the volunteers that helped over the Commissioner Pilar Garza thanked the parents for their support and hope they will Commissioner Trino Medina congratulated the staff Arnold Robles and Steven Vela and Coach Frank Zepeda, Tennis coach, thanked the PSJA ISD, the Parks and Recreation Department, Commissioner Pete Morales, and. Assistant Coach Lizette Torres. He stated Commissioner Pete Morales thanked Coach. Zepeda for their, success. Commissioner Trino Medina thanked students, parents and the coaches for their success. Mayor Diana Martinez thanked the parents with their support to the. students. D. Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the first meeting of. July 16,  introduced. Mr. Guillermo Martinez. home 4 ofmedals and a state championship.  athletes. weekend.  continue to support the teams.  Coach Guillermo Martinez, students and parents on their success.  the team came back with 18 medals.    Minutes of August 6, 2019 Page 2  Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated Commissioner Pete Morales asked to present Commissioner Pete Morales stated he wanted to let the public know on the total cost of G. Consideration and Action on the Alamo Police Department 2019 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance grant funds and project implementation. Special Projects Director Melisa Gonzales presented the award, granted to the Alamo Police Department in the amount of812,090 from the Edward. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant Program (JAG). She stated that the amount will be used to) replace 60 out Commissioner Pilar Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales H. Consideration and Action on a request from the Alamo Chamber to utilize the Central Park area for a BBQ event on' Thursday October 27, 2019 from 10am- Melina Lerma presented to request permission to utilize the Central Park areaj for their upcoming event. BBQ at Central Park on Thursday October 17, 2019from 10 am-10 pm. She stated that his event was a big hit last year and hopes to have a great turn out for it Commissioner Pete Morales motioned. to approved, and Commissioner Trino Medina - Consideration and action on a resolution for Banking Depository for the City of Interim City. Manager Robert Salinas stated. Frost Bank will be leaving the city in October and currently. handle the city depositories, there is only one other bank in the city, IBC. He stated that IBC'sr response was they are unable to handle the city' 's services. He stated based on the Texas statutes, Chapter 105 Depository. Law authorizes governmental entities to use banks within and outside its city limits, and with this resolution it will allow the city to request. for the proposal, for bank. services. Mayor Diana Martinez motioned. to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. J. Consideration and action on a resolution regarding AEP Texas Inc.'s request to increase to its electric transmission and distribution rates and charges within the Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated in May of2019 AEP filed an application with the cities to increase the rates for the area at the amount of $4.75per. month for customers. Since the city belongs to TCAP, Texas Coalition, for Affordable Power they have hired Thomas Brocato at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend to represent the cities to negotiate rates. They. stated with this resolution it is stating that AEP rates are unreasonable and. should be denied and is requiredfor AEP to keep current rates, in  on the city' 's cost of the construction of FM907. the project, the total amount has been $935,616.17.  oft the 35 PSAT state compliant portable radios.  seconded. Motion Carried.  10pm.  again this year.  seconded. Motion Carried. Alamo, Texas.  Motioned carried.  city.  addition a reimbursement oft the case expenses.  Commissioner Trino Medina asked how are they going to resolve this.    Minutes of August 6, 2019 Page 3  proposed ordinance will include: 1) new rates reflected in tariffs for each customer attached to this ordinance are reasonable. 2). Authorizes TGS to collect an additional $2,087,516 in revenue on a system-wide basis. 3) Requires the TGS to reimburse the City for consulting and legal costs associated with the requested increase. 4) Repeals any prior City action that might be inconsistent with the new tariffs adopted by the Commission. 5) Allows TGS to implement the new rates on meter reads that occur on or Mayor Diana. Martinez motioned. to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded.  qflerJuly29,2019. Motionedcarried.  L. Consideration and action on a site plan approval for construction of 36 Apartments Lot1,7 Tower Country Estates Subdivision (U/R) R-2 Alamo Village Texas Interim City. Manager. Robert Salinas stated this property was rezoned last year to an R- 2, The owner wishes to build 4 two story buildings containing 36 total apartments. There will be 11 one bedroom apartments;, 25 two bedroom apartments. He stated the minimum required. setbacks based on the subdivision are: Front: 25, Rear Setback: 15, Side: 5, side Comer 10: AII: setbacks are being met or exceeded. Asj for parking the 36 units are calculated to require 72 parking spaces based on the 2:1 parking ratio. In addition, since there is a single family subdivision is next to the apartments they are proposing to add  Investments.  landscaping to create a buffer between the complex and the homes.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked how many acres. Interim City Manager. Robert Salinas responded. 1.5 acres. Commissioner Pete Morales asked what type ofapartments it will be  Interim City Manager. Robert Salinas asked. Mario Salinas, Project Engineer to come up  to the commission  Mario Salinas stated regular apartments Mayor Diana Martinez asked how many apartments Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded. 136  Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated. staff is recommending approval based on:  1. 2. 3.  Completion ofthe utilities within the site; Compliance with the landscaping code.  Front gates to be approved by the Fire Marshal's office; and  Commissioner Trino Medina asked ifthere have been any complaints. Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded when the area was rezoned last year Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approved, and Commissioner Pilar Garza  there were no objections and complaints.    Minutes of August 6, 2019 Page 4  restaurant with aj full bar, full kitchen, a dog park low key acoustic music, community games, as slide for the kids, and possibly food trucks. Asf for Parking, the property has 83 common parking spaces that will. serve both the Omni and the new. Railway 83 Icehouse. There is also on-street overflow parking availability located along 8th St. and. 9th St. However, the applicant must ensure that the parking on gth St. complies with the minimum parking code requirements and would have to, properly, stripe the spaces. Staff does not anticipate any issues regarding parking since the Omni is rented out twice a month according to the applicant. Staff will keep track of the parking situation on this new proposal. Ifthere are any issues with parking, we will need to have the applicant provide additional off-site parking. Hours ofOperation: The hours ofoperation are proposed: Sunday Thursdayfrom. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday- Saturday.from 11 a.m. to 2a.m. There will be approx. 12. staff members and 1-2. security guards during the late hours. He also stated there are aj few homes and a church within the 300' radius. When the Omni previously went through the process it was granted a waiver ofthe separation: requirement. Ifthe Commission wishes to approve, a waiver of the 300' separation requirement would be required. Also, since this new restaurant/bar will be open during late hours, staffi is recommending the use ofuniformed. security during the late hours. Slafrecommended. approval for I-year subject to: 1) Waiver of the 300' separation: requirement and 2). Providing security for the business. Interim City. Manager Robert Salinas stated also during the planning and zoning meeting there was a letter from. Iglesia Apostolica that stated their objection of the establishment, and one ofthe issues was that the law, forbids a drinking establishment being opened within 300 feet of the church. He mentioned that the TABC code states the measurement Mayor. Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner, Pilar Garza seconded. N. Consideration and action on a conditional use permit renewal for a registered home daycare (Kidz N-Care) physically located at 423 Monterrey, legally described as Lot Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated the. subject site is located 1,320' east of Tower, Rd. along the East side of1 Monterrey. Dr. Operation 7 days a week; 24 hours a day. Has 2 employees and this business has been in operation since 2003. Ms. Saria Campos has been working at the registered home daycare since 2009 and has a Bachelor ofArts, is licensed with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (Child Care Licensing) and has completed many other courses in child care. On. July 17,2019 the Planning and Zoning commission approved a permit renewal, for 3 years. Since there hasn't been any issues since 2009, staff was okay with the 3 year renewal. Commissioner Trino Medina asked ifthere were any complaints Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded no  is from door to door and straight lines.  Motioned carried.  29, La Casa Real Subdivision for Sarai Campos.  Mayor. Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded.  Motioned carried.  0. Consideration and action on a conditional use permit renewal for the sale and onsite consumption of alcohol at "Tolonga's Bar", physically located at 916 W. Frontage Rd., legally described as Lot 8, Block 2, Cabana South Subdivision forl Nydia  Contreras. T.t- n4. 11---    Minutes of August 6, 2019 Page 5  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting. Shantelle Schach presented on the PVAC-Clear the shelter Lisa Lawson presented on Paws 4 a Cause Citizens are encouraged tos sign the attendance sheet.  I. - ADJOURNMENT  There being no. further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:00pm  Mayor  MDE  ATTEST:  hRg