1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Lupita De La Paz, Casa De La Cultura
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Blanca Larson, Del Rio Conventions and Visitors Bureau
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. a. Request authorization to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Texas Border Coalition on November 16 - 17, 2016 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request authorization to travel to Brownsville, Texas to attend the Border Trade Advisory Committee meeting on December 7th, 2016 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Request approval of City Council meeting minutes for August 9th and August 23rd - Alma Levrie, City Secretary
O: 2016 - 142 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to accept amendment #1 of Project Grant Agreement (PGA) RPT 1601 (22) 013 with the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O: 2016 - 143 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to accept the Section 5310 Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O 2016 - 144 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to ratify and acknowledge Tiger Project Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O: 2016 - 145 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Give Notice and to Award the City of Del Rio Primary Depository Bank Services to Texas Community Bank - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director / Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent.
O: 2016 - 146 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to Provide for the Adoption of a Revised Non-Civil Service Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of Del Rio, Texas and Providing for an Effective Date - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
O:2016- 147 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award the Bid for the Repainting and Restriping of the Del Rio International Airport Runway to Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC in the Total Amount of $56,450.00. Juan C. Onofre, Airport Manager.
O: 2016 - 148 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with LBG-Guyton Associates for the Alternate Water Source - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2016 - 149 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Award a contract for the professional services with AECOM Engineering to oversee completion of construction, installation, testing, and implementation of the new the new International Toll Bridge Toll Plaza software and hardware system. - Margie Montez, International Bridge Superintendent
R: 2016 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Advertise for Bids for the Selection of a General Contracting Firm for New Construction of T-6 Prefabricated Aircraft Sun Shades at Laughlin Air Force Base Funded Through the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant from the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission. – Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2016 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Granting Recognition to the Del Rio Police Officers' Association as the Sole and Exclusive Bargaining Agent for all Eligible Employees of the Del Rio Police Department as per the Provisions of Chapter 174, Texas Local Government Code for the Collective Bargaining Process - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2016 - 073 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Providing for Mayor Robert Garza's Appointment and City Council Confirmation to Fill a Vacancy to the International Airport Commission, Places 4 and 6- Robert Garza, Mayor
R: 2016 - 074 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Adopting a Revised Financial Investment Policy in Accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) as Approved by the State of Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
Discussion and possible action on contribution increase from the City of Del Rio to Val Verde Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - Gisela Lenz, Val Verde Loaves and Fishes Director
Discussion of Cost/Benefit Analysis for Proposed Annexation Areas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Discussion and Possible Action on Method to Purchase / Negotiate Water Offers - Suzanne West, City Attorney
Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed City of Del Rio Charter Amendments - Rowland Garza, Councilperson-at-Large, Place B
Discussion and Possible Action on Rules Governing Debate and/or Discussion - Robert Garza, Mayor
Discuss and Act on a Plan for the Uses of Certificate of Obligation Funds as they Relate to the Possible Purchase of Golf Course Club House and other Land/Buildings at the Golf Course- Rowland Garza, Councilperson-at-Large, Place B
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Annual Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legalities of Methods to Proceed with Water Purchases - Suzanne West, City Attorney 13. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Lupita De La Paz, Casa De La Cultura
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Blanca Larson, Del Rio Conventions and Visitors Bureau
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. a. Request authorization to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Texas Border Coalition on November 16 - 17, 2016 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request authorization to travel to Brownsville, Texas to attend the Border Trade Advisory Committee meeting on December 7th, 2016 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Request approval of City Council meeting minutes for August 9th and August 23rd - Alma Levrie, City Secretary
O: 2016 - 142 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to accept amendment #1 of Project Grant Agreement (PGA) RPT 1601 (22) 013 with the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O: 2016 - 143 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to accept the Section 5310 Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O 2016 - 144 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to ratify and acknowledge Tiger Project Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
O: 2016 - 145 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Give Notice and to Award the City of Del Rio Primary Depository Bank Services to Texas Community Bank - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director / Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent.
O: 2016 - 146 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo to Provide for the Adoption of a Revised Non-Civil Service Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of Del Rio, Texas and Providing for an Effective Date - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
O:2016- 147 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award the Bid for the Repainting and Restriping of the Del Rio International Airport Runway to Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC in the Total Amount of $56,450.00. Juan C. Onofre, Airport Manager.
O: 2016 - 148 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with LBG-Guyton Associates for the Alternate Water Source - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2016 - 149 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Award a contract for the professional services with AECOM Engineering to oversee completion of construction, installation, testing, and implementation of the new the new International Toll Bridge Toll Plaza software and hardware system. - Margie Montez, International Bridge Superintendent
R: 2016 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Advertise for Bids for the Selection of a General Contracting Firm for New Construction of T-6 Prefabricated Aircraft Sun Shades at Laughlin Air Force Base Funded Through the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant from the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission. – Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2016 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Granting Recognition to the Del Rio Police Officers' Association as the Sole and Exclusive Bargaining Agent for all Eligible Employees of the Del Rio Police Department as per the Provisions of Chapter 174, Texas Local Government Code for the Collective Bargaining Process - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2016 - 073 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Providing for Mayor Robert Garza's Appointment and City Council Confirmation to Fill a Vacancy to the International Airport Commission, Places 4 and 6- Robert Garza, Mayor
R: 2016 - 074 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Adopting a Revised Financial Investment Policy in Accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) as Approved by the State of Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
Discussion and possible action on contribution increase from the City of Del Rio to Val Verde Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - Gisela Lenz, Val Verde Loaves and Fishes Director
Discussion of Cost/Benefit Analysis for Proposed Annexation Areas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Discussion and Possible Action on Method to Purchase / Negotiate Water Offers - Suzanne West, City Attorney
Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed City of Del Rio Charter Amendments - Rowland Garza, Councilperson-at-Large, Place B
Discussion and Possible Action on Rules Governing Debate and/or Discussion - Robert Garza, Mayor
Discuss and Act on a Plan for the Uses of Certificate of Obligation Funds as they Relate to the Possible Purchase of Golf Course Club House and other Land/Buildings at the Golf Course- Rowland Garza, Councilperson-at-Large, Place B
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Annual Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legalities of Methods to Proceed with Water Purchases - Suzanne West, City Attorney 13. ADJOURNMENT