Minutes ofN March 26, 2020 Pagel  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Emergency Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Petel Morales, Commissioner Okie Salinas, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, City Manager Rickl Palacios, City Attorney Martha Alvarado, Executive Secretary Richard Ozuna, Chief of] Police  COMMISSION, ABSENT: Robert Del La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem  I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER  Mayor Diana Martinez called the Emergency meeting held on Thursday, March. 26, 20201 to order at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge of C. As] per Texas Government Code $551.045 notice for emergency agenda, updated Mayoral City Manager Robert Salinas stated we can leave the barber shops open by appointment only or City Attorney Rick Palacios stated as he understands this is, at it comes down from the governor to the countyjudge and then to the city, we are ablet to restrict only what the governor says. Fore example, ifthe governor states the shutdown of salons, the county cannot shut down grocery stores. In other words, we can not go upwards. We can only, further restrict it, not derestrict it City Manager Robert Salinas stated we will remove that section, continuing with item B. This (b) AlI public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single householdo or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided! herein. Nothing in this Order (c) Restaurants with or without drive-in or drive-through. services and microbreweries, micro- distilleries and bars/lounges may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as (d) Religious and worship services may only be provided by video and teleconference. Religious institutions must limit in-person. staff to ten (10) people or less when preparing. for or conducting video ort teleconference services, and all individuals must) follow the Social Distancing including maintaining six foot social distancing for both employees, volunteers and the visitors; often washing hands with. soap and water for at least twenty. second or use hand sanitizer; cover (e)AI elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Hidalgo County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of  Allegiance and Rick. Palacios led the Invocation.  Declaration ofLocal State of Disaster Due tol Public Health Emergency.  follow the county's rules and shut down all parlors.  what has been coming from county.  section does not. state the 10 or less, itjust says:  prohibits the gathering ofi members ofa) household or living unit.  allowed by law.  coughs or sneezes; regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces; not. shaking hands.  resources to COVID-191 response.  Mayor Diana Martinez stated Dentist are only going by appointment  City Manager Robert Salinas statediti is upi tot the dentist to determine whati is considered essential VS. elective. In addition, Essential Government. Functions whichi is us and colleges andi willr remain  open.    Minutes ofMarch 26, 2020 Page2 construction is still on.  Essential Critical Infrastructure is more towards utilities, sewer, gas, electrical, public works, Essential Retail includes food service providers, including grocery. stores, warehouse stores, big- box stores, bodegas, farmers markets, farm and produce stands, food banks, liquor stores, gas stations and convenience stores, that sell food, dry goods, pet. food and supplies and related products and household. necessities. Agriculture, food cultivation, beverage cultivation, farming, fishing, and livestock production, including processing and distribution. Businesses, independent contractors, or delivery businesses (Favor, Grubhub, Lif, Uber, etc.), that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to residences. Schools and other entities that typically provide free services to students or members ofthe public on a pick-up andi take-away basis only. Pawn shop, Title Loan, and Personal. Loan businesses, for the purposes oft providing cash loan services. Laundromats, drycleaners, and laundryservice; providers. Auto- supply, auto and! bicycle repair, hardware stores, and related facilities. Businesses that supply, products neededj for people to work from home. Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, and insurance services when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated. activities.  Commissioner Morales asked what about the food trucks?  City Manager Robert Salinas responded since they sell food, they are still permitted only, for Essential Services. Business that provide basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations. Businesses that provide food, shelter, ands social. services, and other necessities oflife for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals. For example, the red cross, Essential Services Necessary to Maintain Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Businesses for example HVAC, plumbers, electricians, etc. allowing for your home to operate.  takeout.  salvation army etc.  Commissioner Pilar Garza asked ifshe can get that in a written form? News Media. Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services.  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded yes  Childcare Services. Childcarej facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this  Order to work as permitted.  Commissioner Pilar Garza asked regarding the number allowed  City Manager Robert Salinas responded Businesses that provide child care. services, must implement the Texas Health and Human Services COVID-194 Guidance to Child Care Providers. Mayor Diana Martinez statede event the adult day cares are following the Texas Health and. Human Commissioner Pete Morales asked City Attorney if the owners of these facilities feel a much City Attorney Rick Palacios responded we further restrict within your municipal boundary, you can not derestrict. For example, ifthe governor says we are, going to leave daycares open and the state agrees, but as a municipality we are authorized to decide if we want to close all daycares. Whaty we cannot doi is ifthe governor closes all daycares and the municipality decides to keep them Commissioner Pete Morales stated kids are still been dropped off sick in daycares and creates a City.Attorney. Rick Palacios responded, for example in Edinburg created another jurisdiction. The essential business that are allowed to be open we had to. submit a COVID-191 plan, or a business  Services COVID-19 Guidance.  greater risk; what can we do as a municipality?  open..  risk to all those around them    Minutes ofMarch 26, 2020 Page3  plan. We) had to submit a plan within 48) hours, we willy provide hand sanitizers for employees and customers, continuous disinfecting, and continue to comply with these rules. City Attorney Rick Palacios responded our plan is that we have to screen our employees Commissioner Pilar Garza stated ifdaycares still have al lot of children Commissioner Okie Salinas asked ifthe daycares are allowing the 10 people rule?  City Manager, Robert Salinas read from the THHS COVID-19 Guidance to Childcare Providers stating before allowing entry into the operation, screen all individuals listed above, including taking the temperature ofeach! person upon arrival at the operation each day, and deny entry to  any person who meets any oft thej following criteria: A temperature of 100.4°F or above; throat, andl low-grade fever;  Signs or symptoms ofar respiratory infection, such as a cough, shortness of breath, sore In the previous 14 days has had contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19; is under investigation, for COVID-19; or is ill with az respiratory illness; or In the previous 14 days has travelled internationally to countries with widespread, City Attorney Rick Palacios responded as employers we have provided letters to essential Commissioner Pete Morales stated HEB. has issued letter to all employees to be placed in their  sustained community transmission.  employees toi identif themselves.  vehicles.  City Manager. Robert Salinas stated continued, going over the order stating: Any manufacturer, who1 retools SO that a substantial part oftheir business is for the purpose of manuyfacturing and producing ventilators; any businesses who provides goods, or service to Essential Critical Infrastructure, Essential Retail, shall be  considered. an "essential business".  To the extent allowed by law and in accordance with the orders issued by the Texas Supreme Court, no trial, hearings or other proceedings may be held by landlords attempting to evict a To the extent allowed by law, all foreclosure proceeding within Hidalgo County shall be suspended for the next thirty (30) days to prevent the displacement of occupants Ifsomeone in a household. has tested positive for coronavirus, the household is ordered to isolate at home. Members of the household cannot, go to work, school, or any other  tenant for lack ofpayment for the next thirty days.  during this public health emergency.  community functions. end-of-life visitation.  Nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities are instructed by this order to prohibit non-essential visitors from accessing their facilities unless to provide critical assistance or for Public and private schools and institutions of higher education are instructed by this order to provide as safety plani to the CityofAlamo, the Hidalgo County Health Department and the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency. Management 72 hours before students return to classroom settings Residents of the City of Alamo shall conduct essential business online or via phone or regular mail, to the extent possible SO as to avoid unnecessary traffic atj facilities ofthe City of Alamo. Businesses that provide child care services, must implement the Texas Health and  and/or allowed to congregate ing groups of 10 or more.  Human Services COVID-19 Guidance to Child Care Providers.    Minutes of March 26, 2020 Page4 4  In compliance with Governor Abbot's March 19, 2020 Executive order, businesses that operate a Day Activity andl Health Services (DAHS) Facility must comply with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Guidance on COVID 19 Response in DAHS. Facilities. All residents of the City of Alamo, must comply with Social Distance requirements, including maintaining six foot social distancing, for both employees and the general public. Iti is recommended and highly encouraged that any residents oft the City of Alamo returning. from travel outside of the jurisdictional boundaries oft the City are to remain in self-isolation at their Robert Salinas statedi its should be more in the line ofleaving the county and/or state, Iwill review Any individual, business, or entity conducting COVID-19 testing must provide notice of said testing operations, including number oftest administered on a daily basis, to the Hidalgo County 1.This Order allows travel into or out of fthe City/County tol perform Essential Personal. Activities, Healthcare Operations, operate Essential Businesses, or maintain Essential Governmental a) Any travel related to the provision of or access to Essential Personal Activities, Essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, or Minimum Basic Travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related. services Travel toi return to aj place ofresidence from outside the jurisdiction Travel toi return from a place ofe employment from outside the jurisdiction Travel required by law enforcement or court order Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the City/County. Individuals are strongly encouragedi to verify that their transportation out ofthe County remains available andj functional prior to commencing, such travel  residence, for no less than a period ofi fourteen (14) days.  this item again. Health Department.  Travel is prohibited except) for Essential Travel that is identified herein:  Functions and. Essential Infrastructure Operations.  Essential Travel includes travel for any of the following purposes:  Operations vulnerable persons  b) c) d) e)  g)  Item 0 states the City of Alamo operations shall be as follows:  CityofAlamo Facilities: to ensure the health ands safetyofCitye employees andi the public, members oft the public are encouraged to limit any inp person transactions or visits to City facilities that are not related to emergency and essential services, as necessary. Essential services, to the extent practicable, will be available online, by regular US. Mail and over the phone. In person visits may be limitedto appointments wheni necessary. All citizens are requestedt to visit the CityofAlamo website fort the most current information as tol hours ofoperation and! plans for continuing services. All City staff is required to continue to provide services unless otherwise directed by the City City of Alamo. Parks: City owned park trails, walking tracks shall remain open; however, the use ofo outdoor playscapes, splash pads, and pavilions are closed and. shall not be used/rented, for the City of Alamo Committees and Boards: AIl City boards and advisory committees shall limit the total number ofpeople present at ai meeting to no more than 10. Department. Directors and other staff are not required to be present unless they have an item on the agenda; meetings shall be conductedi inc compliance withg guidance providedb by the Texas Attorney General's Office. He stated Commissioner Okie Salinas and himselfboths spoke on the issue of meetings, we are still working on a. solution. One suggestion. from the commission is place only essential items, we are still Commissioner Pete Morales asked what ifwe go live with the city's facebook page?  Manager.  duration oft this order:  working to have it accessible to the public.    Minutes ofMarch 26, 2020 Page 5  City Manager Robert Salinas responded. that is an option, what one city is doing is allowing. for the public to ask questions from 8:00am until the time oft the meting and then answered during the Thel last section. states price controls remain in effect, and this Order shall be effective until 11:59 p.m. on April 10, 2020. This concludes the updated Mayoral declaration, he stated he provided copies ofvarious notices through social mediaj fromj free curbside meals, etc. Commissioner Pete Morales asked ifa all of our social media outlets can mirror each other City Manager Robert Salinas responded yes, both Melisa and Michael try to have the same Commissioner Pete Morales asked ifthe public still coming into the lobby, and are we providing City Manager. Robert Salinas responded yes there are already hand sanitizer on the counter City Manager Robert Salinas responded our staffi have starteds sanitizing the lobby, we have added  meeting.  information; published asanitation: station?  Commissioner Pete Morales stated perhaps leaving the building aphone with extensions tor minimize public contact.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked what is the status with the online payment City Manager Robert Salinas responded it should be by next Wednesday Commissioner Okie Salinas asked how are we in supplies for our employees  City Manager Robert Salinas responded at the moment we are having difficulty. finding PPE, we  dido order 100 masks.  Commissioner Pilar Garza asked what about first responders  City Manager Robert Salinas responded, we are trying toj find more since they have to wear the masks more often. He stated, the question has also arose ift there will be a drive thru facility in  Hidalgo County, andi there isn' t there is one ini Starr andi in Cameron. Commissioner Okie Salinas asked are there employees with nothing to do?  City. Manager Robert Salinas responded at the moment library and parks & rec. have been Commissioner Pete Morales asked if he has gotten in contact with our state representative to  instructed. to organize and disinfect allocate some supplies  City Manager Robert Salinas stated we have not, but if we can we will try Commissioner Pilar Garza her concern are the daycares and the amount ofpeople  City. Manager Robert Salinas responded he will work with PD and the fire department to stop by  these businesses.  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked ifthey) had any issues regarding curfew  Chief ofl Police Richard Ozuna stated a few, but it's our job to educate the public regarding the Commissioner Pete Morales. stated) he has the number 926-41061 to the district office for HEB, they  new7 rules.  will now provide freej favor delivery, for the elderly.    Minutes of March 26, 2020 Page 6  Chiefofi Police Richard Ozuna will provide more information later ofa nonprofit that will help Mayor Diana Martinez stated Walmart had over 300 people this past Tuesday from 6-7am Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve with corrections, and Commissioner Pilar  the elderly 65+ to deliver food.  Garza seconded. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting  Mayor Diana Martinez  ATTEST:  Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary    Minutes ofMarch 17, 2020 Page 1  The Board of Commissioners: for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Second Regular Meeting on' Thursday, March 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m, at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Robert De La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tern Pete Morales, Commissioner Okie Salinas, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, City Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Richard Ozuna, Police Chief Alex Oyoque Museum Director Rafael Tapia, AEDC Director  COMMISSION ABSENT:  Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Roy Contreras, Fire Chief  I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER  Mayor Diana Martinez called thej first regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo. Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez ledi the  Pledge of Allegiance and Melisa Gonzales led the Invocation. C. Presentations and Announcements  Mayor Diana Martinez introduced. the new Chiefof Police Ricardo Ozuna Chief of Police Ricardo Ozuna introduced himself ands stated he is here for the community Mayor Diana Martinez reminded. the public to sign upj for public comment 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 Pilar Garza E. Consideration and action regarding aj proclamation proclaiming "April 2020 as Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales read the proclamation, proclaiming "April 2020as Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner. Pilar Garza F. Consideration and action on approving resolution authorizing City Manager as the Authorized Official Representative: and the submission of the grant application for the Alamo APD 20201 Local Border Security Grant through thel Homeland Security Grants Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales stated they have submitted a grant, it's a continuation for Border Star. The grant was. submitted for $75,167.40, however there is no guarantee the state will give that amount. Last) year we. submitted. the same amount and only got awarded. $35,000. Commissioner Pete Morales motioned. to approve, and Mayor. Pro-Tern. Robert De La Garza  March 03,2020. seconded. Motion carried. Census Response Month" Census Response Month" seconded. Motion carried.  Division of the Governor's Office  seconded. Motion carried  City Manager Robert Salinas asked to clarify the $75,167.40  Special Projects Director Melisa Gonzales responded it's/or overtime and fuel  G. Consideration and action on: an ordinance setting thes speed limit from Nolana Loop City Manager Robert Salinas stated TXDOT has asked to approve an ordinance to set the speed limit. Beginning at IH-2 (Expressway 83) to: south of 495, the maximum speed limit shall be 40  (Earling Rd.) to IH 2/1 Expressway 83 onl FM 907.    Minutes ofN March 17, 2020 Page 2  miles per hour, there is a school and will be 25 miles per hour from south of Sioux Rd continuing north to Alamo City Limits at Eldora Rd, the maximum. speed limit shall be 45 miles per hour; and from Eldora Rd. to Earling Rd. (Nolana Loop) the maximum speed limit shall be Mayor Diana Martinez. stateds she reached out to the engineer and asked ifthe speed limit can be loweredi to. 35mph and) he responded no because, they have already done a study. Commissioner Pete Morales. stated his concern is regarding this speed limit change is inj front of City Manager Robert Salinas responded, because of the speed survey it locks us down to those Mayor Diana. Martinez stated, we tried lowering the limit but the state would not budge Mayor Pro-Tern. Robert. De La Garzal motioned: to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales H. Consideration and action on: a Waterline Access Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for] RTE Investments, LLC- Quality Heavy Subdivision. City Manager Robert Salinas stated this agreement. allows us to connect thej fire hydrants to the lines and provide water services. Quality Heavy Subdivision is a located between Border and Whalen Rd. on Business 83, 5 hydrants were installed. Mayor Pro-Tern Robert De La Garza motioned. to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales  50 miles per hour.  the Elementary, School, from. 20mph to. 25 mph.  speed limits.  seconded. Motion carried  seconded. Motion carried.  I.  Consideration and action tos select a Geo-technical engineer(s) for subdivision testing City Manager Robert Salinas stated twoj years ago, we went outj for RFQf for Geo-tech engineers andt two) years ago we had. 3 agencies who, submitted. Millennium engineering group, Terracon and Raba Kistner. The commission decided at that for Millennium engineering group to conduct all geo technical city projects, and the other two will work on) private subdivision projects. This year we have 5 groups who submitted, inj your packet there is ai ranking order ofl 1-5. Starting with (1) Millennium engineering group, (2)L&G (3) Terracon (4)B2Z (5) Raba Kistner. It will be Mayor. Pro-Tern Robert De La Garza motioned to approve az rotation, and Mayor. Diana  and City projects for compaction testing, soil testing, etc.  up to the commission to choose 1 or all. 5inc ai rotation. Mayor Diana Martinez recommended. az rotation Martinez seconded. Motion carried. Professional Services as City Engineer.  J.  Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Agreement with Melden & Hunt for LJGeoni and Eric Danielson spoke regarding this item, andi instead of addressing this issue we Omar Guerra spoke regarding this item, is there ai report on why we are changing engineers, if not what is the reason. In addition, insteadofaddressing this issue we should concentrate on the  should concentrate on the COVID-19rather than on the City Engineer:  COVID-197 rather than on the City Engineer.  Mayor. Diana Martinez asked City Manager who placed this item on the agenda  City Manager Robert Salinas responded from Commissioner Oscar Salinas Mayor. Diana Martinez asked whati is the reason  Commissioner Oscar Salinas stated the previous engineer was wrongfully terminated: in November by, yourselfand the Majority even though he was doing a goodj job, and Ibelieve it Mayor Diana Martinez stated) you were not here with us at the time, but we used to have Quintanilla, Headly and Associates and when the majority won, they were terminated. Commissioner Oscar Salinas stateds so your waited a 11 to 2j years to terminate him. Mayor Diana Martinez responded, no Commissioner Garza voted to terminate him as well.  was ap political move.    Minutes ofN March 17, 2020 Page 3  Commissioner Oscar Salinas motioned. to terminate the contract, and Commissioner Pilar Garza K. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of City Engineer and Commissioner Oscar Salinas motioned to appoint Cruz-Hogan Engineers with the same contract as the current engineers and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Diana Martinez stated for the record, last November Commissioner Pilar Garza voted to The City Commission will convene inl Executive Session, in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Vernon's' Texas Statues and Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Exceptions tol Requirement That Meetings Be Open. The City Commission reserves the right to go into executive session on any item listed in the Agenda Notice whether or not suchi item is] posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by the provisions oft the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, the 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.071 Consultations with Attorney: a. Discussion and Possible action regarding pending litigation styled, CL-16-0021-D Criselda Gomez Ysquirdo V. City of Alamo in the Hidalgo County Court at Law) No.  seconded. Motion carried. Vote. 3-2  Approval of an Agreement Relating thereto.  Vote 3-2  terminate Cruz-Hogan. Engineering EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:17pm  following are toi items tol be discussed in executive session:  OPEN SESSION: 7:32pm In Open Meeting. L. carried.  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,s 551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final Action  Consideration and action regarding pending litigation styled, CL-16-0021-D Criselda Gomez Ysquirdo V. City of Alamo in the Hidalgo County Court at] Law No. 4. Commissioner Pete Morales motionedj for the City Attorney and City Manager to) proceed as mentioned in executive. session and. Mayor Pro-Tern. Robert De La Garza seconded. Motion M. Consideration and action onj proposed "Qaim Subdivision" legally described asa. 4.00-acre tract ofl land out Lot 3, Block 37, Alamo Land and Sugar Company Subdivision. City Manager. Robert Salinas stated subdivision is located 44 mile E. ofTower. Rd. along the south side ofNebraska St. This subdivision contains 21 residential lots with access to Nebraska St. Both lots exceed the City's minimum lot size requirements. Staff recommends that only one access driveway be permitted per lot. The developer is providing water by tapping into an existing 6" water line located along the south side ofNebraska St. and will be escrow) for a waterline upgrade along thej front ofhis subdivision. The developer is also proposing to installl newj fre hydrant along the front of thes subdivision. The sewer CCNalso belongs to the Cityof Alamo, however the due to the shallowness of the existing sewer manholes in the area, the developer is proposing sanitary sewer. service bys septic tank for each lot. Mayor Diana Martinez. askedi ifthey willl be back and request sewer be connected into city sewer when it becomes available. Mayor. Diana Martinez asked ifthey are aware not anytime soon City Manager Robert Salinas responded that is correct  Engineer: NAINI Engineering, LLC. Developer: Shahid Bangash.  City Manager Robert Salinas responded a plat note has been added that will require the lots to  Commissioner Pete Morales asked ift the subdivision next door has sewer    Minutes ofN March 17,2020 Page 4  City Manager Robert Salinas responded) yes. He stated the development has frontage to Nebraska St., an 80' collector. street as per the MPO Thoroughfare plan. The developer is dedicating an additional 20'1 ROWi in order to comply with the MPO's minimum requirements. The developer is responsible for widening Nebraska St. as per the City's minimum requirements. Ifthe developer does not want to widen the. street at this time, he must submit, in escrow the cost tos widen the street toi its ultimate width. Drainage for the subdivision is proposed to be detained on-site andr naturally draini into an existing roadside swale along Nebraska St. Developer must re-grade the roadside swale to ensure positive flow to the nearest outfall and each lot will need to) provide an 18" diameter pipe withs safety end treatments at the installation ofthe driveway.  Siafrecommends) for approval. subject to:  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.  Provide exclusion from the water district Provide a street light planj for review by staff  Provide park fees  Install or provide escrow. for Nebraska St. widening and. 5's sidewalks Provide ap plat not requiring only one driveway access per lot and Comply with all other) formant findings and City Engineer's comments.  Commissioner Pete Morales asked why are we allowing to install septic tanks inside city limits, City Manager. Robert Salinas responded the city is not responsible to extend sewer to areas that are already in compliance with sewer requirements. The city has done it the past, but we are not  are we going to be responsible to1 raise money to1 remove the stubs?  doing SO.  WJGeonie asked if this locatedi inf from of ACC City Manager. Robert Salinas responded yes  LJGeonie asked ift they have considered. the trafic that will create City Manager. Robert Salinas responded this is just two residential homes the ACC members have been complaining about water pressure.  LJGeonie asked regarding the new apartment complex, and because oft the construction many of City Manager Robert Salinas responded we have done two taps in the area and third will be  done tonight at midnight) for 2) hours.  Commissioner Oscar Salinas asked ifthis) was approved by P&Z  City Manager. Robert Salinas responded yes  Mayor Diana Martinez motioned. to approve, and Commissioner Oscar Salinas seconded.  Motion carried.  N. Presentation of AEDC Monthly Report  AEDC Director. Rafael Tapia presented on the AEDC Monthly. Report as ofl March 2, 2020, City  ofA Alamo Finance Department reports: IRP Balance: $892,281.37  RBEG Balance: $184,917.54 Total RLF Balance: $1,077, 198.91  Balance Owed: $183,156.42 (as of1 March 4, 2020).  As of the March 2, 2020, 3 accounts were considered current. One account is considered delinquent. Speedway Performance. Motors currently is late for its February. 2020 payment. Staff Thej following activity is for the period covering February. 3, 20201 to February. 28, 2020. For the reporting period, the program had two new contacts, al Ms. Melanie Yado and a Mr Miguel STHS: The Initial Payment of8125,000 was issued along with City payment 0f8156,861.12on  followed up with borrower ini regards to the delinquency in February. Malinda. Future activities have been cancelled due to the coronavirus.    Minutes ofN March 17,2020 Page 5  February. 28, 2020. This afier STHS was able to provide evidence ofpaying the 2019 property taxes. AEDC and City staff coordinated with. Mr. Matney to ensure payment and proper MadiamLP: Mr. Gutierrez and his mother came in on February. 5, 2020 to sign the contract extensions. He stated) he was ready to get the construction underway. The. 380-contract Commissioner Pete Morales asked regarding our current situation, asked Mr. Tapia ifhe) has Mr. Tapia responded yes, we are coordinating with business andi the City Manager on any updates the city may have and SBA one emergency lending, in case the city declares disaster Commissioner Pete Morales asked Chiefof Police Richard Ozuna, what does MCUmean? ChiefofPolice. Richard Ozuna. statedi it was a typo, but iti is for narcotic. seizures that occur with P. As per Texas Government Code $551.045 notice) for emergency addition to agenda, Mayoral Declaration of Local State of1 Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency City Manager Robert Salinas. stated this was placed on the agenda last minute due to updates given by the county. As ofthis morning no cases and deaths have been reported, 4 hospitalized patients with! pneumonia related issues and 71 private test and awaiting results. The Mayor and myselfo fattended a meeting in which the County.Judge officially signeda declaration ofa local This was placed on the agenda as an emergency toj for the City of Alamo to declare Local State of Disaster Due to Public Health. Emergency for the next 7 days. This isj just a recommendation, ifwe want to extend we can. We will give prompt notice to the public, and act on health limitations. We are prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 or more within our city limits and respectfully requesting. your assistance to ensure these gatherings do not occur Mayor. Diana Martinez stated earlier today, we. spoke with the manager of HEB regarding the concern ofelderly people, he stated at the moment there is nothing inj place for them but gave a City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this is newj for all of us and will continue toj figure out the answers. We are proposing to shut down af few parks and rec. activities until further notice Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion City Manager. Robert Salinas stated just to be clear since this is only, for 7 days it will end on City Attorney Rick Palacios stated Iknow there has been ai motion but you can amend the motion  documentation was processed accordingly.  amendment was submitted. to the City Manager's office on the Ist.  been in contact with local business with updates.  declaration then business can apply to SBA for an emergency loan.  0. Presentation of Departmental. Report  our participating agencies.  Disaster. Due to Public Health Emergency for the County of Hidalgo.  number to call as wellj for Walmart.  carried.  March 24. Ifneed be, aspecial meeting will be done to extend the time.  at this point to extend the days.  City Manager. Robert Salinas stated or give the ability  Commissioner Oscar Salinas stated fort the city manager to approve it?  City Attorney. Rick Palacios stated since it's a declaration) from the council, it's best for the Mayor. Diana Martinez motioned to amend from 7 days to 14 days, and Commissioner. Pete CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  council to approve it.  Morales seconded. Motion carried.  Commission. Residents must sign up prior tot the city meeting.    Minutes of March 17, 2020 Page 6  WJGioeni expressed. her concern regarding the Coronavirus Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  I.  ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm  Ahay  ATTPST:  nfeng!  O: