1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center
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 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Otila Gonzalez, Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Lupita De La Paz, Casa De La Cultura
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dolores Martinez, Brown Plaza Association
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Nancy O'Brien, Del Rio Council of the Arts
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - James Long, Laughlin Heritage Museum
CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) 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 Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action.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 Dallas, Texas October 25-26, 2017 to meet with American Airline Headquarters - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Authorization to Travel to Bastrop, Texas November 15-17, 2017 to attend a TML Economic Development Conference - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson c. Request Authorization to Travel to San Antonio, Texas December 6-8, 2017 to Attend a TML Public Funds Investment Act Training - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson d. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for April 13th, April 18th, April 25th, May 9th, May 26th, June 13th, June 20th, and June 27th, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary e. Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. O: 2017 - 179 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 Whitehead Museum - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director b. O: 2017 - 180 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 - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director c. O: 2017 - 181 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 Shumla School, Inc - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director d. O: 2017 - 182 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 Del Rio Council for the Arts - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director e. O: 2017 - 183 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 Casa De La Cultura - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director f. O: 2017 - 184 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 Laughlin Heritage Foundation Incorporation - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director g. O: 2017 - 185 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 Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director h. O: 2017 - 186 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 Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director
R: 2017 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the city manager to advertise and give notice for the request for qualifications for design consulting services for the replacement/repair of windows and doors at the transportation Depot - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director/Grant Writer
R: 2017 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Purchase of Emergency Warning Sirens - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director/Grant Writer
R: 2017 - 073 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 - Cynthia Pimentel, Interim Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2017 - 074 A Resolution by the City Council of The City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Enter an Interlocal Agreement for Membership with The Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE). - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Discussion and possible action on the future of commercial air service at the Del Rio International Airport.
Recommendation to Change City Council Meeting of November 14, 2017 - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legal Matters Pertaining to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Services provided to Victims of Domestic Violence - Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. c. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager.
Recommendation to Change City Council Meeting of November 14, 2017 - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legal Matters Pertaining to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Services provided to Victims of Domestic Violence - Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. c. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 13. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center
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 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Otila Gonzalez, Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Lupita De La Paz, Casa De La Cultura
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dolores Martinez, Brown Plaza Association
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Nancy O'Brien, Del Rio Council of the Arts
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - James Long, Laughlin Heritage Museum
CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) 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 Dallas, Texas October 25-26, 2017 to meet with American Airline Headquarters - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Authorization to Travel to Bastrop, Texas November 15-17, 2017 to attend a TML Economic Development Conference - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson c. Request Authorization to Travel to San Antonio, Texas December 6-8, 2017 to Attend a TML Public Funds Investment Act Training - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson d. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for April 13th, April 18th, April 25th, May 9th, May 26th, June 13th, June 20th, and June 27th, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary e. Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2017 - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. O: 2017 - 179 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 Whitehead Museum - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director b. O: 2017 - 180 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 - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director c. O: 2017 - 181 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 Shumla School, Inc - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director d. O: 2017 - 182 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 Del Rio Council for the Arts - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director e. O: 2017 - 183 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 Casa De La Cultura - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director f. O: 2017 - 184 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 Laughlin Heritage Foundation Incorporation - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director g. O: 2017 - 185 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 Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director h. O: 2017 - 186 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 Del Rio Chamber of Commerce - Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director
R: 2017 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the city manager to advertise and give notice for the request for qualifications for design consulting services for the replacement/repair of windows and doors at the transportation Depot - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director/Grant Writer
R: 2017 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Purchase of Emergency Warning Sirens - Elsa Reyes, Transportation Director/Grant Writer
R: 2017 - 073 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 - Cynthia Pimentel, Interim Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2017 - 074 A Resolution by the City Council of The City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Enter an Interlocal Agreement for Membership with The Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE). - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Discussion and possible action on the future of commercial air service at the Del Rio International Airport.
Recommendation to Change City Council Meeting of November 14, 2017 - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legal Matters Pertaining to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Services provided to Victims of Domestic Violence - Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. c. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager.
Recommendation to Change City Council Meeting of November 14, 2017 - Diana B. Salgado, Councilperson
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Legal Matters Pertaining to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Services provided to Victims of Domestic Violence - Suzanne West, City Attorney b. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. c. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 13. ADJOURNMENT