CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 109 WEST BROADWAY TUESDAY, MAY 12, :30 P.M.

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1 CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 109 WEST BROADWAY TUESDAY, MAY 12, :30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Robert Garza called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Robert Garza stated that Councilperson Garza is attending a seminar. Present: Absent: Staff Present: Mayor Robert Garza; Councilperson Elizabeth Elizalde; Councilperson John Sheedy IV; Councilperson Mike Wrob; Councilperson Fred Contreras; Councilperson Rene Luna Councilperson-at-Large Rowland Garza Henry Arredondo; Suzanne West; Ryan Rapelye; Bob Parker; Manuel Chavez Additional Attendees: Alex Garcia, Gilbert Sanchez, Chief Harold Bean, Chief Waylon Bullard, Fred Knoll Jr., Apolonio Hernandez, Bill Rattay, Juan Onofre, Joe Harrington, Eva Escobar, Mark Roberson, Mario Garcia, Mitch Lomas, Margie Montez, Mary Canales, Leno Hernandez, Orlando Castillo, Paul Lomas, John Burns, Susan Corp, news media and visitors 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Samuel Garcia, Trinity House of Worship Pastor Samuel Garcia, Trinity House of Worship, gave the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All of those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. 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. This Agenda Item was discussed after Agenda Item No. 11a.

2 Ms. Tina Martinez thanked the City for its support of the Brown Plaza Cinco de Mayo Event. She thanked City Employees Jesse Reyes, Alex Garcia, Emit Salinas and Police Chief Bullard for their staffs help. She also thanked Sheriff Frank Martinez. The Council moved on to Agenda Item No. 7a. 6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) Mayor Robert Garza stated that he met with Dorferer (sic). They are ready to start operations in July. The Mayor attended and spoke at the Naturalization Ceremony. Approximately 108 people became U.S. citizens. The Mayor was present for the P4 signing at Laughlin Air Force Base. The Mayor also attended the Opening Ceremony for the Babe Ruth baseball league. At this time, the Council moved to Agenda Item 11a. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) a. Update on Current Status of Internal Investigative Process by Public Sector Solutions - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police This Agenda Item was discussed after Agenda Item No. 5. Chief Waylon Bullard referred the Council to a letter from Public Sector Solutions, LLC in their packets. He stated that some policies will be changed and some equipment failures will be looked at. The District Attorney will decide whether it will go before the Grand Jury in June/July. Sheriff Frank Martinez assured the Council that the Sheriff's Office and Police Department cooperated fully. The Sheriff could not speak with the Investigators because the Sheriff's Office was being investigated. There was a discussion as to some Police Officer's still on leave and they cannot be brought back until the process is completed. He would like to bring them back. The Sheriff stated that his Office conducted a "Fit for Duty" evaluation and all of his officers are back. The discussion ended. The Council decided to convene into Executive Session. Mayor Garza read the note on the Agenda stated that "The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the Items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act, under Section , solely to discuss this topic. The Council re-convened into Open Session at 8:41 p.m. There was a discussion requesting an extension. Councilperson Wrob stated that the "sooner the investigation is over, the sooner the officers can return to work. He feels the public needs to know (the results of the Investigation). The Mayor stated that the Chief will do the right thing. At this time, 8:18 p.m., the Council went into Executive Session

3 b. Update on 4th of July - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theater Director Mr. Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Director, provided a schedule of events. He is seeking approval of the events so he can move forward with the contracts. He also provided a list of project expenses and stating that he is hoping to use HOT Funds. There was a discussion on the Council's authority over ceremonial events. Councilperson Elizalade asked Mr. Hernandez to make sure every sponsor is recognized. Councilperson Wrob moved to approve the plan and to budget the appropriate fund. Councilperson Luna seconded the 8. 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. Request approval of City Council meeting minutes for April 20, Susan Corp, City Secretary Councilperson Wrob moved to approve the above Consent Agenda Item.. Councilperson Luna seconded the 9. ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Construction Contract to Alvin E. Stock in the bid amount for the $3,184, for the base bid items without any of the Alternates Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director No Action was taken on this Agenda Item. b. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Ratify and Acknowledge Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Project RPT 1501 (22) 39 for State Master Agreement 512XXF7045 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Section 5311 Grant Program Fiscal Year 2015; Minute Order John Burns, Transportation Director Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Luna seconded the

4 c. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City Of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Ratify and Acknowledge Amendment 1 of State Project Grant Agreement (PGA) 51522F7017 Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Project RUR 1501 (22) for State Master Agreement 512XXF7045 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Section 5311 Grant Program Fiscal Year John Burns, Transportation Director Councilperson Luna moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Wrob seconded the d. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City Of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Ratify and Acknowledge Amendment 2 of State Project Grant Agreement (PGA) 51422F7181 Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Project RPT 1401 (22) 38 for State Master Agreement 512XXF7045 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Section 5311 Grant Program Fiscal Year 2015; Minute Order John Burns, Transportation Director Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Luna seconded the e. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Re-Apply and Accept Funding from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program 2016 on behalf of the Del Rio Police Department - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police Councilperson Luna moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Wrob seconded the f. O: 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, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director By unanimous consent, the Council tabled this Agenda Item. g. O: An Ordinance Amending the City of Del Rio Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Boards and Commissions, Article IV, Airport Commission and providing for an effective date - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Elizalde seconded the

5 h. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Five to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Air Cargo-Corporate-GA Apron Lighting, Phase 1, (Re-Design) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager Councilperson Luna moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Wrob seconded the i. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Six to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Reconstruct North Apron, Phase 1, (second Redesign) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Elizalde seconded the j. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award the Purchase and Installation of a Stair Step Screen and Washing Press for City of Del Rio San Felipe Wastewater Treatment Plant to Vulcan Industries, Inc. - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Elizalde seconded the k. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing the Emergency Purchase and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Purchase, with Installation, one (1) Raw Water Pump for the Water Production Division of the City of Del Rio, from Advanced Water Well Technologies, as Authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter and Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter Mitch Lomas, WasteWater Superintendent/Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent Councilperson Luna moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Wrob seconded the

6 l. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue Change Order No. 2 to Spiess Construction Co., Inc; for the Addition of Previously Removed Phase B Scope Work Back into the Contract, Sanitary Sewer Collection Rehabilitation Project, CWSRF 73639, PROJECT NUMBER DLR Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Elizalde seconded the m. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo for the Award of Contact for the Independent Laboratory Testing Services to the firm of Carrillo & Associates, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $50, for Testing of the Wastewater Rehabilitation Project by Spiess Construction Co., Inc.- Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Sheedy seconded the n. O: An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Amending Chapter and Revising Light Usage Fee or Revising Other Fees, as shown on Exhibit A and Providing for An Effective Date - Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director Councilperson Luna moved to approve Ordinance No Councilperson Sheedy seconded the 10. RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City Of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Give Notice and Advertise the Request for Proposals for a City-Wide Telephone Network System - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent Councilperson Luna moved to approve Resolution No Councilperson Elizalde seconded the b. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to give notice to advertise for the request for proposals (RFP's) for the professional services of conducting a Water/Wastewater Rate Study - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director Councilperson Sheedy moved to approve Resolution No Councilperson Elizalade seconded

7 the There was a discussion as to the need for this Study. After the discussion, through unanimous consensus, the motion was withdrawn. No further Action was taken. 11. OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Update on Second International Bridge; Finalization of the Feasibility Study and Authorization to Execute Location Agreement - Jesse Hereford, S & B Infrastructure - (Bridge Board) This Agenda Item was discussed and acted upon after Agenda Item No. 6. Mayor Robert Garza stated that this Agenda Item is the same Agenda Item that the Bridge Board has on their Agenda. Mr. Jesse Hereford, S & B Infrastructure, went over the Timeline of the Feasibility Study. The Study determined the preferred river crossing. The estimated cost to build a second bridge is $178,000,000 to $203,000,000. The agreement with S & B was finalized today and ends their task. Mr. Hereford stated that they are not contracted to complete the next steps. Mr. Frank Mendoza, Bridge Board Member, discussed the location, roadways and the relief of downtown traffic on both sides of the river. He recommended to move forward. Ms. Dora Alcala, Bridge Board Member, stated that Mexico is looking at expansion constraints and the future. Mr. Hereford stated that they should look at authorizing a Traffic Revenue Analysis Study. The project can be stopped afterwards, if the City is not satisfied. Councilperson Wrob stated that he is concerned about the cost. It would take $10,000,000 a year for 20 years. There was a discussion as to the Mazatlan to Durango Highway in Mexico. There was a discussion as to the City and County's joint relationship for this Study and possibly continuing to work together with the next steps to be taken. The Mayor stated that the City needs to move forward with the next step to study the revenue. Councilperson Luna moved to move forward with the Bridge Board recommendation. Councilperson Elizalde seconded the Vote: 6-0 Bridge Board Member Al Cervantes moved to move forward. Bridge Board Member Alfredo Delgado seconded the Vote: 5-0 At 7:49 p.m., the Bridge Board adjourned and the Council took a break. The council returned from the break at 7:56 p.m. and moved to Agenda Item No. 5. b. Update on Second International Bridge; Finalization of the Feasibility Study and Authorization to Execute Location Agreement - Jesse Hereford, S & B Infrastructure (City Council) This Agenda Item was discussed simultaneously with Agenda Item No.10a.

8 c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Request for Potential Incentives by Rio Grande Aviation to Construct a New Hangar in Order to Expand Aircraft Maintenance Business at Del Rio International Airport - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager Councilperson Wrob moved to direct Staff to draft the document and negotiate with Rio Grande Aviation. Councilperson Elizalde seconded the d. Discussion and Possible Action on a Request from the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce to Design a Mural on the North Side of the Building of the Del Rio Civic Center - Eva Escobar, Civic Center Director Councilperson Luna moved to approve the above Agenda Item. Councilperson Wrob seconded the e. Discussion and Possible Action on the SWART Financial Request - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director There was a discussion on the Medicaid Program within the Transportation Department. Mr. John Burns, Transportation Director, gave the financial history of debt that SWART inherited. They are asking for debt forgiveness. Mayor Robert Garza and Councilperson Elizalde voiced that they are not comfortable with this request. There was no further discussion and no action was taken. 12. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business to come before the Council, therefore, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:27 p.m.