INFORMATION ITEMS Recognition of City of Del Rio Employee Veterans - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
Proclamation for "H-E-B Feast of Sharing 25th Anniversary" - Robert Garza, Mayor Mayor Robert Garza gave thanks to Mrs.Janie Garcia and her staff and gave her the proclamation for the HEB Feast of Sharing which they celebrated their 25th Anniversary this year. She also thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support.
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.
O: 2017 - 188 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager to Appropriate Funds and Award a Contract to Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. for the Purpose of Providing Investment Advisory Services - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director Gilbert Sanchez, Finance Director gave the presentation and explained the Proposal for Investment Advisory Services with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. as a brochure was give to all City Council members. Mrs. Susan K. Anderson also gave her presentation to Council from Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. on Advisory Services. Motion: Reno Luna 2nd: Elizabeth E. Calderon Vote: 5-0
R: 2017 - 076 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
(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 Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action.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. Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, for the Texas Mayors of Military Communities Meeting, December 13-14, 2017- Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2017 - 187 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-26 The Del Rio Code of Ordinances, Esmeralda Meza, Interim Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 075 An Ordinance by the City Council for the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager, to Apply and Accept Funding from the Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division through the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. - Fred Knoll, Interim Chief of Police
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Request to change December 19, 2017 City Council Meeting. Janice Pokrant, City Planner/Esmeralda Meza, Interim Assistant CIty Manager
Discuss Ordinance No. O:2014-098 that provided an increase in Toll rates and a one time reserve of $200,000 for Airline Service- Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director and Gilbert Sanchez, Finance Director
Discuss and Act on Questions on Minutes Presented on October 18th, 2017 City Council Meeting - Diana B. Salgado, Council person
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. b. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 13. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION ITEMS Recognition of City of Del Rio Employee Veterans - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
Proclamation for "H-E-B Feast of Sharing 25th Anniversary" - Robert Garza, Mayor Mayor Robert Garza gave thanks to Mrs.Janie Garcia and her staff and gave her the proclamation for the HEB Feast of Sharing which they celebrated their 25th Anniversary this year. She also thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support.
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.
O: 2017 - 188 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager to Appropriate Funds and Award a Contract to Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. for the Purpose of Providing Investment Advisory Services - Gilbert E. Sanchez, Finance Director Gilbert Sanchez, Finance Director gave the presentation and explained the Proposal for Investment Advisory Services with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. as a brochure was give to all City Council members. Mrs. Susan K. Anderson also gave her presentation to Council from Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. on Advisory Services. Motion: Reno Luna 2nd: Elizabeth E. Calderon Vote: 5-0
R: 2017 - 076 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
(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. Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, for the Texas Mayors of Military Communities Meeting, December 13-14, 2017- Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2017 - 187 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-26 The Del Rio Code of Ordinances, Esmeralda Meza, Interim Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 075 An Ordinance by the City Council for the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager, to Apply and Accept Funding from the Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division through the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. - Fred Knoll, Interim Chief of Police
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Request to change December 19, 2017 City Council Meeting. Janice Pokrant, City Planner/Esmeralda Meza, Interim Assistant CIty Manager
Discuss Ordinance No. O:2014-098 that provided an increase in Toll rates and a one time reserve of $200,000 for Airline Service- Manuel B. Chavez, Operations Director and Gilbert Sanchez, Finance Director
Discuss and Act on Questions on Minutes Presented on October 18th, 2017 City Council Meeting - Diana B. Salgado, Council person
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. b. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 13. ADJOURNMENT