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 (19)(General)
Car Wash Regulation
Potential short-term impact on businesses seeking to open car washes, but aims for long-term water security.
ambulance service contract
These approvals involve expenditures totaling several hundred thousand dollars for equipment, services, and franchise agreements.
City Council Workshop Meeting Cancellation
These approvals involve expenditures totaling several hundred thousand dollars for equipment, services, and franchise agreements.
ethics investigation
We don't know yet if taxpayer money is on the line, but this drama could definitely cost the city in other ways.
Bannworth Park Pond and Pier Conditions
Your wallet could be taking a hit from shoddy work and city neglect, so it's worth checking if you can get some relief.
Real Property Discussion
Potential impact on city assets or future development costs.
industrial district designation
Property values in Long Island Village could take a hit as buyers get spooked by the sudden 'industrial' label slapped on their neighborhood.
city attorney hiring
We don't know yet if this will cost us more or save us money, but it's a key hire!
legal counsel hiring
Expect city funds to be allocated for a new hire and potentially more legal resources.
Texas Citrus Fiesta
The city may provide funding through future agreements, but the primary financial responsibility now lies with Texas Citrus Fiesta, Inc.
city manager severance
Taxpayer money could be on the line for this payout, depending on the final agreement.
city manager reassignment
Who knows how this shuffle will affect city spending?
cybersecurity breach
Fixing this hack could cost taxpayers a pretty penny.
Texas Citrus Fiesta controversy
This dispute could shake up the festival's budget and how money is spent.
cyberattack on government systems
Expect potential costs for system repairs and maybe even paying a ransom, which could mean higher taxes down the line.
cyberattack response
We don't know yet if this cyberattack cost the city a ton of money, but declaring an emergency could mean big spending on recovery.
cybersecurity
We could be looking at some serious costs to fix this mess and keep our data safe.
city attorney resignation
Who knows how much this will cost the city in the long run, but finding a replacement won't be cheap.
cybersecurity attack
Expect potential delays or changes to city services as they recover from this digital hit.
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 (13)
Recorded while Vela was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Discussion and possible action on matters related to the authorization to accept the FY 2027 General Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in the amount of $142,942.10, with a 23.47% match accepted by TXDOT via in-kind…
Consideration and action on matters related to approval to enter into an Election Services Contract with the Hidalgo County Elections Administrator for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Election pursuant to Texas Election Code…
Resolution No. 2079: Drainage Fund to General Fund Reimbursement
Resolution No. 2080: Solid Waste Fund to General Fund Transfer
Approval of Resolution No. 2068 Ordering General Election
Acceptance of Texas General Land Office Grant for Comprehensive Plan
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a portable building for a photography studio in a (C-3) General Business District, being the East 25’x125’ of the West 75’x125’ and the Southwest 50’x125’ of…
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Event Center – Monster House, being all of Lots 7, 8, & 9, Block 184, Original Townsite of Mission Subdivision, in a (C-4) Heavy General Commercial District,…
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the Sale & On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages – Oriental Wok Restaurant in a (C-3) General Business District, being Lot 2, Shary Town Plaza Subdivision,…
Conduct a public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the Sale & On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages – Carnes Asadas Nuevo Leon Restaurant in a (C-3) General Business District, being Elizondo 495 Plaza…
Executive Session Item 1 - General Legal Services
Approval of Resolution No. _______ authorizing the submittal of a grant application for the FY27 General Victim Assistance Grant Program to the Office of the Governor in the amount of $50,000 with a 20% in-kind match contribution. –…
Ratification of emergency repairs to the Madero Water Tower pursuant to General Exemption §252.022(a)(3), in the amount of $30,100, awarded to South Texas Elite Industrial; a budget amendment will be presented at midyear. - Gonzalez
Voting record (1)(General)
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