1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
R: 2015 - 084 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement with the Madison Government Affairs for Federal Advocacy Services - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an Ordinance for Plat 15-05 by Abner Martinez, P.E. Representing Ana Maria Ramon Requesting a Replat Amending Lot 2 of the Flores Ramon Addition and Lot 4 of the Eddie McNutt Subdivision and Establishing Lot 3 of the Flores-Ramon Addition. O: 2015 - 107 An Ordinance Approving a Certain Replat Amending Lot 2 of the Flores Ramon Addition and Lot 4 of the Eddie McNutt Subdivision in the Val Verde County Map Records and Establishing Lot 3 of the Flores Ramon Addition, Del Rio, Texas. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
R: 2015 - 086 A Resolution in Accordance with the City Charter and State Law Providing for the Removal of Henry Arredondo from the Position of City Manager - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Holiday Events for December 2015 including the New Year's Eve Celebration - Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 095 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Proceed with the City's Consultant, Garland/DBS, Inc. to Procure Services for Roof Repairs on City Facilities (Civic Center and The Firehouse) First, Followed by as Many Other Buildings as the Funding will Allow via the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance Cooperative - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 096 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Accept Project Grant Agreement #8439, TX DOT Project #VCR 1601 (22) 18 - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
c. O: 2015 - 097 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza and City Secretary Susan Corp to Execute an Agreement to Regarding Funding with, and Proper use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Whitehead Museum - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager d. O: 2015 - 098 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement Regarding Funding with, and Proper use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Brown Plaza Association - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager e. O: 2015 - 099 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue in Accordance with State Law Between the City of Del Rio and the Shumla School, Inc - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager. f. O: 2015 - 100 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Council for the Arts - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager g. O: 2015 - 101 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Between the City of Del Rio and the Casa De La Cultura - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager h. O: 2015 - 102 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Laughlin Heritage Foundation Incorporation - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager i. O: 2015 - 103 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue to the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager j. O: 2015 - 104 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue to the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
O: 2015 - 105 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Establishing Fees for the Use of the Municipal San Felipe Springs Golf Course; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 106 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and state Law Providing for the Amendment of the Budget for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016; and Providing for an Effective Date- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
R: 2015 - 079 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Providing for the Determination of the Vote for the Nominated Candidate(s) to the Board of Directors of the Val Verde County Appraisal District - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2015 - 080 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to give notice to advertise for bids for a third time for the relocation of the Toll Plaza, since no bids were received on the second advertising due to a very high volume of ongoing construction work at the time of the second bidding - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 081 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to abandon the Multi Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and instead apply for a FEMA planning grant - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 082 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Reject A Previously Submitted bid and to Give Notice to Re-advertise for the Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Installation of Security Lighting project at the City of Del Rio International Airport - Juan C. Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 083 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to issue a Request for Qualifications for professional services for determining the options for an Alternate Water Source for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2015 - 085 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Directing Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue city of Del Rio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
Recommendation to change the December 2015 City Council Meeting - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis Trustee filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court of Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31121 b. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director c. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director d. Personnel Matters - Status of Employment of City Manager Henry Arredondo - Councilperson John Sheedy 14. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
R: 2015 - 084 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement with the Madison Government Affairs for Federal Advocacy Services - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an Ordinance for Plat 15-05 by Abner Martinez, P.E. Representing Ana Maria Ramon Requesting a Replat Amending Lot 2 of the Flores Ramon Addition and Lot 4 of the Eddie McNutt Subdivision and Establishing Lot 3 of the Flores-Ramon Addition. O: 2015 - 107 An Ordinance Approving a Certain Replat Amending Lot 2 of the Flores Ramon Addition and Lot 4 of the Eddie McNutt Subdivision in the Val Verde County Map Records and Establishing Lot 3 of the Flores Ramon Addition, Del Rio, Texas. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
R: 2015 - 086 A Resolution in Accordance with the City Charter and State Law Providing for the Removal of Henry Arredondo from the Position of City Manager - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Holiday Events for December 2015 including the New Year's Eve Celebration - Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 095 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Proceed with the City's Consultant, Garland/DBS, Inc. to Procure Services for Roof Repairs on City Facilities (Civic Center and The Firehouse) First, Followed by as Many Other Buildings as the Funding will Allow via the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance Cooperative - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 096 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Accept Project Grant Agreement #8439, TX DOT Project #VCR 1601 (22) 18 - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
c. O: 2015 - 097 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza and City Secretary Susan Corp to Execute an Agreement to Regarding Funding with, and Proper use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Whitehead Museum - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager d. O: 2015 - 098 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement Regarding Funding with, and Proper use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Brown Plaza Association - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager e. O: 2015 - 099 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue in Accordance with State Law Between the City of Del Rio and the Shumla School, Inc - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager. f. O: 2015 - 100 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Council for the Arts - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager g. O: 2015 - 101 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Between the City of Del Rio and the Casa De La Cultura - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager h. O: 2015 - 102 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Between the City of Del Rio and the Laughlin Heritage Foundation Incorporation - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager i. O: 2015 - 103 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue to the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager j. O: 2015 - 104 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing Mayor Robert Garza to Execute an Agreement to Expend the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue to the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
O: 2015 - 105 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Establishing Fees for the Use of the Municipal San Felipe Springs Golf Course; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 106 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and state Law Providing for the Amendment of the Budget for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016; and Providing for an Effective Date- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
R: 2015 - 079 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Providing for the Determination of the Vote for the Nominated Candidate(s) to the Board of Directors of the Val Verde County Appraisal District - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2015 - 080 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to give notice to advertise for bids for a third time for the relocation of the Toll Plaza, since no bids were received on the second advertising due to a very high volume of ongoing construction work at the time of the second bidding - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 081 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to abandon the Multi Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and instead apply for a FEMA planning grant - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 082 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Reject A Previously Submitted bid and to Give Notice to Re-advertise for the Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Installation of Security Lighting project at the City of Del Rio International Airport - Juan C. Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 083 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to issue a Request for Qualifications for professional services for determining the options for an Alternate Water Source for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2015 - 085 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Directing Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue city of Del Rio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
Recommendation to change the December 2015 City Council Meeting - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis Trustee filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court of Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31121 b. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director c. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director d. Personnel Matters - Status of Employment of City Manager Henry Arredondo - Councilperson John Sheedy 14. ADJOURNMENT