Jose Alberto Vela
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 13:50
- Avg per meeting
- 1:59
- Segments
- 190
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Proposed Property Tax Rate
Generates approximately $28 to $29 million in property tax levy revenue based on a 97% collection rate.
Patio Setback Variance
None for the city; privately funded residential construction.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget
Involves a total citywide budget of $194.35 million across all funds and a general fund operating budget of $71.10 million.
Rezoning for Commercial Development
Minimal direct fiscal impact, though property values and aesthetic standards may be influenced.
Native Plant Guidelines
Negligible to moderate impact depending on future landscaping requirements for developers and city properties.
Neighborhood Rezoning Protection at Oblate Avenue
Negligible direct municipal impact, though property values for adjacent single-family homes are preserved.
Infrastructure and Equipment Purchases
The golf course will generate $38,000 in revenue from school district agreements.
Hoerner Street Project Award
Capital expenditure of $781,676.78 funded through municipal capital improvement funds.
Online Permitting Software & Technology Fees
Total three-year agreement not to exceed $202,000, offset by new permit technology fees.
Residential Carport Regulations
Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Repairs
Emergency expenditure totaling $634,440.
Municipal Fund Transfers and Drainage Maintenance Financing
Reallocates hundreds of thousands in utility fund balances to support general fund street and drainage operations.
Holland Avenue Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Grant
$250,000 grant award with zero local match requirement.
Black & Decker Economic Development Agreement
Directly impacts city economic development incentives, tax abatements, and municipal revenues.
Denali Water Solutions Bid Protest Appeal
Impacts municipal sludge management service contracting.
Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Audit & Budget
Involves review of substantial economic development funds and operational expenditures.
Weed Abatement and Sanitation Code Amendments
Potential increase in municipal abatement costs and fine revenues.
Comprehensive Animal Control Ordinance Modernization
Operational costs associated with enhanced animal control enforcement and shelter administration.
Public Safety Civil Service Salaries and Positions
Maintains current public safety salary structures and authorized staffing counts without immediate base pay increases.
Taylor Road Phase II Change Orders
Increases the total project cost by $164,126.00 for a final contract amount of $18,667,554.71.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Vela personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Councilman Vela moved to proceed as discussed in executive session regarding 1733 Dalobo Drive, Mission, Texas.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
CUP for Studio Guest House - 2803 Grand Canal Drive
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Portable Building for an Office Use in a property zoned (C-4) Heavy Commercial District, Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Mission Palms Plaza Subdivision, located at 1609 E. Expressway 83. Applicant: Samantha Santos, Adoption of O
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Discussion and possible action on matters related to Resolution #______ authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Texas General Land Office for the Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program in the amount of $2,000,000 with a 10% cash match requirement to be paid from the 2025 CO Bond – El
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Rezoning Request - W. 15th St and Dunlap Ave
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to proceed as discussed in executive session regarding Project Box, Project Cross Dock, Project Server and Project 495x.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Renewal for a Mobile Food Unit – Tony’s Hot Dogs & More in a property zoned (C-3) General Business District, being the South 3.86 acres out of Lot 22, New Caledonia Subdivision, located at 2120 West Mile 3 Road. Applicant: Andres
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
CUP for Par 5 Golf Lounge
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to proceed as discussed in executive session regarding the 380 Grant Agreement by and between the City of Mission and Don Pepe's Restaurant.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Financial Statements - April 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Conditional Use Permit - Shooters Haven (Ordinance #5823)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Four-Way Stop - S. Inspiration Road and One Mile South (Ordinance #5824)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-09
Councilman Vela moved to untable item 26.
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-09
Tabled 05-26-2026- Discussion and possible action on matters related to approval of Ordinance No. _____ repealing Ordinance No. 5035 (Mission Historical Preservation Commission Ordinance), abolishing the Historic Preservation Commission, creating a Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, and provi
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
SAFER Grant Application (Resolution #2063)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-09
Councilwoman Gerlach moved for adjournment.
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
approve all consent agenda items 8 thru 15 as presented
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Departmental Reports – Terrazas / A. Garcia
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-26
Mayor Pro Tem Plata motioned to move reconvene.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-26
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to place one (1) portable building for use as a classroom in a property zoned (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential District & (R-1) Single Family Residential District, being a 1.97-acre tract out of the remainder of Lot 21-3, West A
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (644)
Recorded while Vela was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Ordinance No. 5879 Amending FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
Adjournment
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
Denial of Denali Water Solutions Bid Protest
Approval of GovWell Software Purchase
Solid Waste Container Placement Ordinance
Chamber of Commerce Publicity and Tourism Agreement
Proclamation - Constitution Week - Carrillo
Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Carrillo
Proclamation - National GEAR UP Week - Carrillo
Proclamation - Rotary Club 106th Anniversary - Carrillo
Proclamation - National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims - Torres
Proclamation - Mission Fire Department Fire Prevention Week - Silva
Departmental Reports – Terrazas / A. Garcia
Approval of Minutes – Carrillo Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026 Special Meeting – September 15, 2026
Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Zoning Board of Adjustments – July 22, 2026 Accommodations Review Board – March 25, 2026
Discussion and possible action on matters related to continue purchases for FY 2026- 2027 from vendors with forecasted expenditures exceeding the $25,000 threshold through cooperative contracts and sole source - Ramirez
Discussion and possible action on matters related to approval of Resolution # _____ authorizing the surplus of machinery and equipment - E. Garcia
Discussion and possible action to approve pre-negotiated service agreements establishing hourly labor rates and parts markups for as-needed repairs to City fleet vehicles and specialized equipment during Fiscal Year 2026–2027, and…
Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of tires from Hesselbein Tire and Southern Tire Mart through BuyBoard Contract No. 729-24, with aggregate expenditures anticipated to exceed $25,000 during Fiscal Year 2026–2027,…
Voting record (28)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget (Ordinance # 5868)
Mission Fire Department Classified Positions (Ordinance # 5869)
Mission Fire Department Salaries and Incentives (Ordinance # 5870)
Mission Police Department Classified Positions (Ordinance # 5871)
Mission Police Department Salaries and Incentives (Ordinance # 5872)
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Annual Budget (Ordinance No. 5868)
Approval of Fire Department Classified Positions (Ordinance No. 5869)
Approval of Fire Department Salaries and Incentives (Ordinance No. 5870)
Approval of Police Department Classified Positions (Ordinance No. 5871)
Approval of Police Department Salaries and Incentives (Ordinance No. 5872)
propose the 2026 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate at $0.4947
propose the 2026 Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate at $0.0706
propose the 2026 Tax Rate at $0.5653 and schedule the public hearing for September 22, 2026.
Record Vote on 2026 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate
Record Vote on 2026 Interest and Sinking Tax Rate
Record Vote on Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and Hearing Schedule
Rezoning Request for 400 Oblate Avenue
Moved to deny the rezoning request.