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.
Thank you to those that Assisted with Hurricane Harvey and with the Urban Oasis Landscaping Project -Henry Arredondo, City Manager
INFORMATION ITEMS Recognition of Mr. Pete Ortiz for his years of service in the Civil Service Commission - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Texas Police Chiefs Assoc. Best Practices will be making a presentation to the City of Del Rio's Governing Body, giving them official notification that the Del Rio Police Dept. has achieved "recognized status" as an Agency who is operating by the Industries Best Standards in the State of Texas. Chief David Knight, Texas Police Chief Association
R: 2017 - 079 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of the Chief of Police for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2017 - 078 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio City Charter Providing for the Appointment and Confirmation of a Member to the Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Civil Service Commission Place 1 For the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources/Civil Service Director
Presentation for the Plan of Finance for 2017 Certificates of Obligation - Estrada Hinojosa and Company
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Discussion on Funds used by Brown Plaza as recipient of HOT Funds - Diana Salgado, Councilperson
(Additional Item) RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS R: 2017 - 080 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Commitment and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Del Rio and the Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Support of the Val Verde Happy and Healthy Kids Program - Elsa Reyes. Transportation Director/Grant Writer
First Public Hearing on the Voluntary Annexation Request Located Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 11.03 acres tract of land, Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN. RR. Co., for the proposed Green Valley Subdivision Unit I.
First Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation Request Located in Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 9.48 acre tract of land, out of and part of Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN.RR. Co., for the proposed Ceniza Hills Subdivision, Unit XIX.
Second Public Hearing on the Voluntary Annexation Request Located Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 11.03 acres tract of land, Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN. RR. Co., for the proposed Green Valley Subdivision Unit I.
Second Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation Request Located in Val Verde County, Texas and Being a 9.48 acre tract of land, out of and part of Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN.RR. Co., for the proposed Ceniza Hills Subdivision, Unit XIX - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
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. b. Request Authorization to Travel to Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico for Auto Cluster Expo December 7-8, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Request Authorization to Travel to Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico for Auto Cluster Expo December 7-8, 2017 - Fred Contreras, Councilperson d. Request Authorization to Travel to Corpus Christi, Texas for the Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting December 6, 2017- Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2017 - 190 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $24,580.00 to the Contract with CP&Y for the North Side Sanitary Sewer Outfall Line Project - Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 191 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute and Award a Contract the Firm of Jess Contracting, LLC for the North Main Landscape Project- Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 192 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to award the Purchase of Three (3) Blower Skids with Motors to the firm of Gardner Denver Nash LLC - Greg Velasquez/Jaime Ovalle - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 077 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Allocation of Funds to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Use in the Victims of Domestic Violence Programs - Suzanne West, City Attorney
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
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Discussion on Funds used by Brown Plaza as recipient of HOT Funds - Diana Salgado, Councilperson
13. 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 14. ADJOURNMENT
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.
Thank you to those that Assisted with Hurricane Harvey and with the Urban Oasis Landscaping Project -Henry Arredondo, City Manager
INFORMATION ITEMS Recognition of Mr. Pete Ortiz for his years of service in the Civil Service Commission - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Texas Police Chiefs Assoc. Best Practices will be making a presentation to the City of Del Rio's Governing Body, giving them official notification that the Del Rio Police Dept. has achieved "recognized status" as an Agency who is operating by the Industries Best Standards in the State of Texas. Chief David Knight, Texas Police Chief Association
R: 2017 - 079 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of the Chief of Police for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2017 - 078 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio City Charter Providing for the Appointment and Confirmation of a Member to the Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Civil Service Commission Place 1 For the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources/Civil Service Director
Presentation for the Plan of Finance for 2017 Certificates of Obligation - Estrada Hinojosa and Company
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Discussion on Funds used by Brown Plaza as recipient of HOT Funds - Diana Salgado, Councilperson
(Additional Item) RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS R: 2017 - 080 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Commitment and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Del Rio and the Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Support of the Val Verde Happy and Healthy Kids Program - Elsa Reyes. Transportation Director/Grant Writer
First Public Hearing on the Voluntary Annexation Request Located Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 11.03 acres tract of land, Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN. RR. Co., for the proposed Green Valley Subdivision Unit I.
First Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation Request Located in Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 9.48 acre tract of land, out of and part of Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN.RR. Co., for the proposed Ceniza Hills Subdivision, Unit XIX.
Second Public Hearing on the Voluntary Annexation Request Located Val Verde County, Texas and Being an 11.03 acres tract of land, Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN. RR. Co., for the proposed Green Valley Subdivision Unit I.
Second Public Hearing for the Voluntary Annexation Request Located in Val Verde County, Texas and Being a 9.48 acre tract of land, out of and part of Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050,1 & GN.RR. Co., for the proposed Ceniza Hills Subdivision, Unit XIX - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
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. b. Request Authorization to Travel to Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico for Auto Cluster Expo December 7-8, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor c. Request Authorization to Travel to Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico for Auto Cluster Expo December 7-8, 2017 - Fred Contreras, Councilperson d. Request Authorization to Travel to Corpus Christi, Texas for the Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting December 6, 2017- Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2017 - 190 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Issue Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $24,580.00 to the Contract with CP&Y for the North Side Sanitary Sewer Outfall Line Project - Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director
O: 2017 - 191 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute and Award a Contract the Firm of Jess Contracting, LLC for the North Main Landscape Project- Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 192 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to award the Purchase of Three (3) Blower Skids with Motors to the firm of Gardner Denver Nash LLC - Greg Velasquez/Jaime Ovalle - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 077 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Allocation of Funds to Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Use in the Victims of Domestic Violence Programs - Suzanne West, City Attorney
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
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Discussion on Funds used by Brown Plaza as recipient of HOT Funds - Diana Salgado, Councilperson
13. 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 14. ADJOURNMENT