Marissa Ortega Gerlach
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 19:37
- Avg per meeting
- 1:38
- Segments
- 232
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Top issues during term (5)(Development)
Patio Setback Variance
None for the city; privately funded residential construction.
Rezoning for Commercial Development
Minimal direct fiscal impact, though property values and aesthetic standards may be influenced.
Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Audit & Budget
Involves review of substantial economic development funds and operational expenditures.
Commercial Signage Standards
Vanguard Academy Charter School
Potential increase in local tax revenue and demand for public services.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Gerlach 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Mayor Pro Tem Plata motioned to move into Executive Session.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Recommend Approval of Awarding Contract for Delinquent Tax Collection Services to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP – Roman
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Discussion and possible action on matters related to the acceptance of a grant award for the FY25 Operation Stonegarden Program from the Office of the Governor in the amount of $300,000 with no match requirement and respect to a budget amendment - Elizalde
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
CUP for Pool House - 1103 Travis Street
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Consideration and possible action to ratify and approve a Food Truck Concession Agreement between the City of Mission and Pineapple Ninjaz, LLC, for the operation of a food truck concession at Shary Municipal Golf Course, authorizing the sale of prepared food items, establishing concession fees and
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
CUP for Portable Building - 1523 E. Interstate Highway 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Discussion and possible action on matters related to the evaluation and ranking of proposals received in response to RFP 26-343-04-06 Bond Counsel Services and authorization for the Co-Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract incident thereto - Roman
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved for adjournment.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Recommend Council Action Required under Texas Govt. Code 2254, for the City to provide a Written Statement and Finding of the City’s Need for Specialized Contingent Fee Legal Services – Roman
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Land Conveyance - Mission Economic Development Authority
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Financial Statements - April 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
move reconvene
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Proclamation - Elder Abuse Prevention Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-09
Proclamation - Men's Health Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-06-09
Councilman Vela moved to untable item 26.
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed 4-02026-06-09
Councilwoman Gerlach moved for adjournment.
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Grant Administration Contract - GrantWorks, Inc.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
move into Executive Session
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Speed Hump Implementation - Cimarron and Rio Grande Drive
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Gerlach was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’s Request to Waive Rental Fees for Leo Peña Placita Park for the 5th Annual VET Fest on Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Bentsen
Discussion and possible action on matters related to the approval of Ninth Amendment to the Interim Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Redevelopment Authority/Tax Reinvestment Zone #1 and the City of Mission – Terrazas
Adoption of Chapter 380 Economic Development Guidelines
Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Mission Economic Development Authority – May 28, 2026 Mission Education Development Council – April 29, 2026 Mission Economic Development Corporation – June 25, 2026 Ambulance Board…
Discussion and possible action on matters related to approval of Resolution #______ approving the resolution of Mission Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of bonds on behalf of Graphic Packaging International LLC;…
Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Building Board of Adjustments – February 23, April 27, May 18, 2026 Audit Committee – May 27, 2026 Mission Redevelopment Authority – May 19, 2026 Mission Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone…
Discussion and possible action on matters related to approval of Resolution #______ approving the resolution of Mission Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of bonds on behalf of Natgasoline LLC; and matters related…
Resolution No. 2066 - Encroachment License for Killam Development
Acceptance of Land Conveyance from Mission Economic Development Authority
Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Parks & Recreation – March 10, 2026 Mission Economic Development Authority – January 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission – March 18, 2026, April 1,2026 Civil Service Commission –…
Proclamation - National Economic Development Week
Amendment to TIRZ No. 1 and Mission Redevelopment Authority
Authorize Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Mission and Mission Economic Development Corporation for lighting improvements at the Bentsen Palm Community Park – T. Garcia
Proclamation - Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week
Comprehensive Trail Development Assessment and Plan
Consideration of approval to authorize the Mayor to sign a Development Agreement between the City of Mission and Vanguard Academy for the Construction of a Public Charter School named Vanguard Academy-Monet Campus, on a tract of land…
Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes – Terrazas / A. Garcia Mission Economic Development Authority – October 15, October 30, 2025 Mission Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone – November 12, 2025 Mission Redevelopment Authority – November 12, 2025…
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.