1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 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.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Request by Hector Canales, P.E. Representing Jesse Paul Sanchez requesting to Replat Establishing Lots A1, A2, A3 and A4, Block H, Martin Addition Subdivision out of Lot 4, Block H Martin Addition. O: 2017 - 171 An Ordinance in Accordance with State and Local Laws Providing for the Approval of a Certain Replat Establishing Lots A1, A2, A3 and A4 out of Lot 4 Block H of the Martin Addition Subdivision in Del Rio, Texas.
INFORMATION ITEMS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) Presentation and Update on Municipal Court Process and Community Service Guideline Updates. - Municipal Court Judge
O: 2017 - 160 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Del Rio Parks Foundation - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
O: 2017 - 161 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Meet and Confer Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Professional Firefighters Association - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2017 - 162 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, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
O: 2017 - 163 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending on September 30, 2018; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
*This clip is available without video* O: 2017 - 163 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending on September 30, 2018; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
*This clip is available without video* f. O: 2017 - 164 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2017 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Fund the Maintenance and Operation Expenditures of the General Government of the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending September 30, 2018; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas,Tax Assessor/Collector g. O: 2017 - 165 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2017 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Pay the City's Debt Service for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending September 30, 2018; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas,Tax Assessor/Collector
*This clip is available without video* R: 2017 - 060 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Madison Government Affairs for Federal Advocacy Services - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
*This clip is available without video* R: 2017 - 064 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Apply for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for the Construction of Sun Shades to Protect the T-1 Aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2017 - 064 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Apply for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for the Construction of Sun Shades to Protect the T-1 Aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2017 - 065 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Transfer of the Grant Funded Structures Constructed on Laughlin Air Force Base with Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Funds Distributed by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission of the Office of the Governor - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) A. Attorney/Client Consultation Regarding Local Ramifications of Senate Bill 4 and/or Attorney/Client Consultation Regarding City Council Response to Pending State Litigation Regarding Senate Bill 4 -Suzanne West, City Attorney
Presentation by Charles Cropper: Discussion on the Personal Concerns Regarding the Sustainability of the Del Rio Natural Gas System - Council Member Liz Elizalde de Calderon
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. Ratify Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, to attend the Border Trade Advisory Meeting, on September 19th, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Authorization to Travel to Laredo, Texas, for the Texas Border Coalition Annual Meeting October 11-12, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Unaudited Financial Statements for Month Ending July 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director d. Quarterly Investment Report Ending March 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director e. Quarterly Investment Report Ending June 30, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director f. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 103 An ordinance of the City of Del Rio, Amending the Ordering Method for Measures and Propositions to be Places on th Ballot for the Special Election to be held on November 7, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 166 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award a Contract for Consulting Services to McFadden Consulting Group - Danny Jalomos, Gas Div. Superintendent / Manuel Chavez, Operations Director
O: 2017 - 167 An Ordinance by the City Council of City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 2, for the Agarita Well Analysis to the Firm of Alsay Incorporated - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works/City Engineer
O: 2017 - 168 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 10 for the Toll Booth Plaza Project to the firm of Don Krueger Construction Co. – Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 169 An Ordinance in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Charter and State Law Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to apply for and accept the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Fiscal Year 2018 - Fred Knoll, Interim Chief of Police
O: 2017 - 170 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association for the Period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and Providing for an Effective Date of October 1, 2017 in Order to Implement the Collective Bargaining Agreement Under Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code - Suzanne West, City Attorney
b. R: 2017 - 061 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director c. R: 2017 - 062 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director d. R: 2017 - 063 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director
g. R: 2017 - 066 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City's Sewer System, Including Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer h. R: 2017 - 067 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City’s Waterworks System, Including Distribution Line Replacement and Rehabilitation, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer i. R: 2017 - 068 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City’s Sewer System, Including Collection System Improvements, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
a. Distribution of Evaluation Material for the Annual Performance Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney, Mary Canales, Human Resources Director b. Distribution of Evaluation Material for the Annual Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
c. Recommendation to change City Council meeting of October 10, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor 14. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 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.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Request by Hector Canales, P.E. Representing Jesse Paul Sanchez requesting to Replat Establishing Lots A1, A2, A3 and A4, Block H, Martin Addition Subdivision out of Lot 4, Block H Martin Addition. O: 2017 - 171 An Ordinance in Accordance with State and Local Laws Providing for the Approval of a Certain Replat Establishing Lots A1, A2, A3 and A4 out of Lot 4 Block H of the Martin Addition Subdivision in Del Rio, Texas.
INFORMATION ITEMS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) Presentation and Update on Municipal Court Process and Community Service Guideline Updates. - Municipal Court Judge
O: 2017 - 160 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Del Rio Parks Foundation - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
O: 2017 - 161 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Meet and Confer Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Professional Firefighters Association - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2017 - 162 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, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
O: 2017 - 163 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending on September 30, 2018; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
*This clip is available without video* O: 2017 - 163 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending on September 30, 2018; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
*This clip is available without video* f. O: 2017 - 164 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2017 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Fund the Maintenance and Operation Expenditures of the General Government of the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending September 30, 2018; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas,Tax Assessor/Collector g. O: 2017 - 165 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2017 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Pay the City's Debt Service for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2017 and Ending September 30, 2018; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas,Tax Assessor/Collector
*This clip is available without video* R: 2017 - 060 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Madison Government Affairs for Federal Advocacy Services - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
*This clip is available without video* R: 2017 - 064 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Apply for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for the Construction of Sun Shades to Protect the T-1 Aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2017 - 064 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Apply for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for the Construction of Sun Shades to Protect the T-1 Aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2017 - 065 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Transfer of the Grant Funded Structures Constructed on Laughlin Air Force Base with Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Funds Distributed by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission of the Office of the Governor - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) A. Attorney/Client Consultation Regarding Local Ramifications of Senate Bill 4 and/or Attorney/Client Consultation Regarding City Council Response to Pending State Litigation Regarding Senate Bill 4 -Suzanne West, City Attorney
Presentation by Charles Cropper: Discussion on the Personal Concerns Regarding the Sustainability of the Del Rio Natural Gas System - Council Member Liz Elizalde de Calderon
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. Ratify Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, to attend the Border Trade Advisory Meeting, on September 19th, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Authorization to Travel to Laredo, Texas, for the Texas Border Coalition Annual Meeting October 11-12, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Unaudited Financial Statements for Month Ending July 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director d. Quarterly Investment Report Ending March 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director e. Quarterly Investment Report Ending June 30, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director f. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 103 An ordinance of the City of Del Rio, Amending the Ordering Method for Measures and Propositions to be Places on th Ballot for the Special Election to be held on November 7, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 166 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award a Contract for Consulting Services to McFadden Consulting Group - Danny Jalomos, Gas Div. Superintendent / Manuel Chavez, Operations Director
O: 2017 - 167 An Ordinance by the City Council of City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 2, for the Agarita Well Analysis to the Firm of Alsay Incorporated - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works/City Engineer
O: 2017 - 168 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 10 for the Toll Booth Plaza Project to the firm of Don Krueger Construction Co. – Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 169 An Ordinance in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Charter and State Law Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to apply for and accept the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Fiscal Year 2018 - Fred Knoll, Interim Chief of Police
O: 2017 - 170 An Ordinance by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association for the Period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and Providing for an Effective Date of October 1, 2017 in Order to Implement the Collective Bargaining Agreement Under Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code - Suzanne West, City Attorney
b. R: 2017 - 061 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director c. R: 2017 - 062 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director d. R: 2017 - 063 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio Providing for the Reappointment of a Member of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) Board of Directors - Ori A. Fernandez, Economic Development Director
g. R: 2017 - 066 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City's Sewer System, Including Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer h. R: 2017 - 067 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City’s Waterworks System, Including Distribution Line Replacement and Rehabilitation, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer i. R: 2017 - 068 A Resolution Authorizing an Application Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Construction of Improvements to the City’s Sewer System, Including Collection System Improvements, and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
a. Distribution of Evaluation Material for the Annual Performance Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney, Mary Canales, Human Resources Director b. Distribution of Evaluation Material for the Annual Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
c. Recommendation to change City Council meeting of October 10, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor 14. ADJOURNMENT