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
PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a Public Hearing for a Request for a Variation/Hardship for Appeal # 17-01 Philia M. Rifai, Representing Zingvestments, LLC. is requesting a Subdivision Variance in relation to Lot Size, Setbacks and Park Dedication requirements in an Commercial First Height District (C-2-A) Zoning District. Property Description: Palomino Mobile Home Park Lot 2, 9.54 Acres (2800 Veterans Blvd.)
Recognition of Mr. Waylon Bullard, Police Chief for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Quarterly Investment Report Ending September 30, 2016 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
O: 2017 - 039 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Allocate Funds to Loaves and Fishes - Esmeralda Meza, Community Services Director
Update on Casa Del Rio Children's Shelter - Esmeralda Meza, Community Service Director and Bibi Hanson, LCPAA
O: 2017 - 048 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to award a contract to the firm of Alsay Incorporated for the Construction Modifications to the Agarita Well.- Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer
O: 2017 - 049 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Ratifying Change Order No. 4 for the Del Rio Citywide Streets Improvement Project - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 050 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. 4 in the amount of -24,462.93 to Don Krueger Construction company for revised work on the Del Rio Toll Plaza - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 051 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. 5 in the Amount of -$69,495.90 with no Additional Time of Performance to the Firm of Don Krueger Construction Company for the Revised Work on the Del Rio Toll Plaza Contract - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 054 An Ordinance in Accordance with State and Local Laws Providing for the Approval of a Certain Replat Establishing Lot 4A out of Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 Block A of the Val Verde Park Subdivision in Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
O: 2017 - 055 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association for the Period May 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 and Providing for an Effective Date of May 1, 2017 in Order to Implement the Collective Bargaining Agreement Under Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code - Suzanne West, City Attorney
0. Attorney/Client consultation to discuss Contract with Schneider Electric - Suzanne West, City Attorney 0. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation Between the City of Del Rio and Former Police Officer Bryan Acevedo Pending Before the American Arbitration Association - Suzanne West, City Attorney a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Status of Groundwater Conservation District Legislation - Brian Sledge, Attorney-at-Law
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 015 Resolution to accept the new proposed fixed route of the City of Del Rio Transportation (CODRT) Department - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
R: 2017 - 017 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio providing for the Appointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori Fernandez, Economic Development Director
R: 2017 - 020 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue Requests for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2017 - 021 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Advertise the Request for Proposals for the Designation of a Firm of Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Purpose of Conducting the Audit of the City's Financial Statements for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
R: 2017 - 022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Give Notice and Advertise the Request for Proposals for the Financial Advisory Services for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
R: 2017 - 024 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Del Rio, Texas- Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2017 - 025 A Resolution by the City of Del Rio, Texas, Affirming its Unwavering Support for the Creation of a Groundwater Conservation District for Val Verde County, Texas - Suzanne West, City Attorney
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Discuss Potential Purchase of Property located at 512 E. Garfield St. - Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer
12b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Creation of a Groundwater Conservation District - Brian Sledge, Attorney-at-Law 14. 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
PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a Public Hearing for a Request for a Variation/Hardship for Appeal # 17-01 Philia M. Rifai, Representing Zingvestments, LLC. is requesting a Subdivision Variance in relation to Lot Size, Setbacks and Park Dedication requirements in an Commercial First Height District (C-2-A) Zoning District. Property Description: Palomino Mobile Home Park Lot 2, 9.54 Acres (2800 Veterans Blvd.)
Recognition of Mr. Waylon Bullard, Police Chief for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Quarterly Investment Report Ending September 30, 2016 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
O: 2017 - 039 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Allocate Funds to Loaves and Fishes - Esmeralda Meza, Community Services Director
Update on Casa Del Rio Children's Shelter - Esmeralda Meza, Community Service Director and Bibi Hanson, LCPAA
O: 2017 - 048 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to award a contract to the firm of Alsay Incorporated for the Construction Modifications to the Agarita Well.- Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer
O: 2017 - 049 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Ratifying Change Order No. 4 for the Del Rio Citywide Streets Improvement Project - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 050 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. 4 in the amount of -24,462.93 to Don Krueger Construction company for revised work on the Del Rio Toll Plaza - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 051 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. 5 in the Amount of -$69,495.90 with no Additional Time of Performance to the Firm of Don Krueger Construction Company for the Revised Work on the Del Rio Toll Plaza Contract - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 054 An Ordinance in Accordance with State and Local Laws Providing for the Approval of a Certain Replat Establishing Lot 4A out of Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 Block A of the Val Verde Park Subdivision in Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
O: 2017 - 055 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association for the Period May 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 and Providing for an Effective Date of May 1, 2017 in Order to Implement the Collective Bargaining Agreement Under Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code - Suzanne West, City Attorney
0. Attorney/Client consultation to discuss Contract with Schneider Electric - Suzanne West, City Attorney 0. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation Between the City of Del Rio and Former Police Officer Bryan Acevedo Pending Before the American Arbitration Association - Suzanne West, City Attorney a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Status of Groundwater Conservation District Legislation - Brian Sledge, Attorney-at-Law
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 015 Resolution to accept the new proposed fixed route of the City of Del Rio Transportation (CODRT) Department - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director
R: 2017 - 017 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio providing for the Appointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori Fernandez, Economic Development Director
R: 2017 - 020 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue Requests for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
R: 2017 - 021 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Advertise the Request for Proposals for the Designation of a Firm of Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Purpose of Conducting the Audit of the City's Financial Statements for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
R: 2017 - 022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Give Notice and Advertise the Request for Proposals for the Financial Advisory Services for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
R: 2017 - 024 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Del Rio, Texas- Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2017 - 025 A Resolution by the City of Del Rio, Texas, Affirming its Unwavering Support for the Creation of a Groundwater Conservation District for Val Verde County, Texas - Suzanne West, City Attorney
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Discuss Potential Purchase of Property located at 512 E. Garfield St. - Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer
12b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Creation of a Groundwater Conservation District - Brian Sledge, Attorney-at-Law 14. ADJOURNMENT