Place 4 Council Member· 2024 to 2028-12
Jose Alberto Vela
Mission
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 15:52
- Avg per meeting
- 1:46
- Segments
- 225
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Top issues during term (12)(Development)
Patio Setback Variance
Private recreational investment by homeowners.
Rezoning for Commercial Development
Increases property tax base through new development.
EV Charging Stations Installation on Bryan Road
Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Audit & Budget
Involves review of substantial economic development funds and operational expenditures.
Commercial Signage Standards
Sign permit fees associated with commercial construction.
Vanguard Academy Charter School
Minimal fiscal impact, supporting educational facility operations.
Industrial Warehouse Expansion on Conway Avenue and Military Highway
Increases local commercial property values and construction investment within the city.
CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 26-27
Federal funding allocation for local community projects.
Las Fuentes Senior Living Community Development
Generates long-term property tax revenue and expands affordable senior housing options in the city.
Temporary Mobile Office Renewal
Nominal administrative permitting fees collected by the city.
Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Reviews
Griffin Parkway Billboard Sign Variance Request
Private capital investment in commercial signage.
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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Related to Authorization to Re-Solicit Bids for Odor Control Chemical for the Public Works Department Sanitary Sewer Collection System – Gonzalez
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Mayor Pro Tem Plata moved to approve a resolution No. 2066 for a License to Encroach onto a City of Mission Drainage Right-of-Way, being the Sharyland Plantation Village Los Milagr…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-23
move to table this item.
- 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
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Vela 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
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
Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week Proclamation
Comprehensive Trail Development Assessment and Plan Negotiations
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.