CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 109 WEST BROADWAY TUESDAY, March 26, :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, March 26, :30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Roberto Fernandez called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Roberto Fernandez; Rowland Garza; Councilperson Elizabeth Elizalde; Councilperson Al Arreola; Councilperson Mike Wrob; Councilperson Fred Contreras; Councilperson Rene Luna Staff Present: Attendees: Robert Eads; Suzanne West; Ryan Rapelye; Bob Parker; Manuel Chavez Hector Canales, Gilbert Sanchez, Joe Rivera, Chief Harold Bean, Chief James Debrow III, Mary Canales, Jesus Perez, Jackie Robinson, Janice Pokrant, Billie Jo Grafton, Josie Balderas, Leno Hernandez, Anna Chapman, Mark Roberson, Susan Corp, Peter Ojeda, news media and visitors 3. INVOCATION - PASTOR MARTIN SECA, LIVING STONE WORSHIP CENTER Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 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. There were no Citizen Comments. 6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) Mayor Roberto Fernandez stated that the Chamber of Commerce banquet was a success. The Altas Award was awarded for the partnership between Laughlin Air Force Base and the City of Del Rio. It is awarded to communities that partner with their military community.

2 The Mayor reported on the status of The Bank & Trust Ram Field Park. There are problems with the welds. The Park will be ready for, not the up-coming game, but the game after that. He thanked everyone for being patient. The Mayor then asked for a moment of silence for Police Officer Rick Riojas, who recently passed away. 7. PUBLIC HEARING a. Adrian Larson, Representing, Val Verde Hospital District is Requesting a Zoning Change from Residential Single Family District (R-S) to Residential Multiple Family District (R-M). Property Description: Lot 10, Block 19, College Heights Addition (980 East 10th Street). Proposed Use: Parking Lot Mayor Roberto Fernandez opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. He asked if anyone would like to speak either for or against this Item. No one came forward to speak, therefore, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:39. b. Adrian Larson, Representing Val Verde County Hospital District is Requesting to Abandon Avenue K Between Tenth and Eleventh Street, College Heights Addition Mayor Roberto Fernandez opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. He asked if anyone would like to speak either for or against this Item. No one came forward to speak, therefore, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6: INFORMATION ITEMS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) a. Introduction of Community Health Services Manager - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director Ms. Mary Canales, Human Recources Director, stated that Mr. Alexander Lozano had a family emergency and was unable to attend the meeting. She will introduce Mr. Lozano to the Council at the 1st meeting in April. b. Comprehensive Financial Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director/ Garza/Gonzalez & Associates Mr. Manuel Chavez, Finance Director, stated that he was pleased to present the Comprehensive Financial Annual Report (CAFR) for FY There are three sections to the CAFR, the Introduction, Financial and Statistical. He gave the timeline for submitting the CAFR. Mr. Chavez stated that it was also important to submit it to various agencies, i.e. TCEQ, from which the City receives grants funds. He also thanked City Staff and Garza/Gonzalez & Associates for their work. Mr. Chavez then introduced Mr. Joe Rivera, Chief Accountant, to the Council. Mr. Rivera explained to the Council the contents of the CAFR and how to read the Reports contained in it. He then introduced Mr. Galindo. Mr. Richard Galindo, Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, stated that their firm gave the City a Clean, Non-qualified Opinion. He pointed out various aspects of the CAFR which included the Single Audit Report (Federal Funds), the Internal Control (with one comment), and the Compliance Report (one comment, Specific Advance Requirement). Mr. Galindo thanked Mr. Chavez, Mr. Rivera and City Staff for the full cooperation.

3 Mayor Roberto Fernandez referred to the Financial Highlights. Mr. Galindo stated that this is a defficiency before transfers. He read off the fund balances and stated that this is typical use of Enterprise Funds. The Mayor asked Mr. Galindo's opinion on the City's Long Term Debt. Mr. Galindo stated that the City is able to pay its debt. He is comfortable with the operations. c. Update on the Nutrition Department - Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director Ms. Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director, gave a Power Point Presentation. The Presentation covered the Background of the Program, Nutrition Funding, Individual Criteria to qualify for the Program, Services Provided, Staffing and Program Outlook. Councilperson Garza pointed out that there is no income limit, the only criteria for eligibility is you must be 60 years of age or older. Mayor Roberto Fernandez asked if the service was only available citywide or do they also serve the County. Ms. Balderas stated that the Program is countywide. The Mayor suggested that the City look into a partnership with the County due to funding cuts. There was a discussion as to delivery counts and building needs. 9. CONSENT AGENDA 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. Approval of City Council Minutes for March 12, Susan Corp, City Secretary Councilperson Wrob had a correction to the minutes. On Item 10a, Mr Manuel Chavez, Finance Director, should be removed as a member of the Committee and replaced with himself. Also, Mr. Jergensen is a member of the County's committee. Councilperson Luna moved to approve the Consent Agenda Item with the amendment. Councilperson Contreras 10. ORDINANCES a. O: An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Re-Zoning of Lot 10, Block 19 of the College Heights Addition from Residential Single Family District (R-S) to Residential Multiple Family District (R-M) within the City of Del Rio, TX Janice Pokrant, City Planner Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Ordinance No. O: Councilperson Arreola

4 b. O: An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Vacating of the Alyssa Drive Condominiums and Reestablishing Lot 7 of the Leticia and Pedro Cardenas Subdivision; and Providing for an Effective Date Janice Pokrant, City Planner Councilperson Arreola moved to approve Ordinance No. O: Councilperson Luna seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0 c. O: An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Abandonment and Vacating of a Portion of Avenue K Between Tenth and Eleventh Street in the College Heights Addition; Retaining a Twenty Foot Easement for All Existing Utilities and a Twenty Foot Access Easement for Said Utilities; and Providing for an Effective Date - Janice Pokrant, City Planner Councilperson Contreras moved to approve Ordinance No. O: Councilperson Wrob 11. RESOLUTIONS a. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Robert A. Eads to Execute a Renewal Agreement Between the City of Del Rio and the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) to Maintain and Keep on Display a Model T-33 Aircraft at the City of Del Rio Civic Center - Jesus Reyes, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Superintendent Councilperson Arreola moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Luna b. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Robert A. Eads and City Secretary Susan Corp to Execute and Attest to, Respectively, a Non-Commercial Lease Agreement between Abraham Vega and the City of Del Rio, Leasing a Parcel of Land Containing Approximately 1525 Square Feet Located Beneath Hangar C-15, to Conduct Storage of and Minor Maintenance of Aircraft - Billie Jo Grafton, Airport Manager Councilperson Contreras moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Elizalde c. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Robert A. Eads and City Secretary Susan Corp to Execute and Attest to, Respectively, a Non-Commercial Lease Agreement Between Abraham Vega and the City of Del Rio, Leasing a Parcel of Land Containing Approximately 1525 Square Feet Located Beneath Hangar C-14, to Conduct Storage of and Minor Maintenance of Aircraft - Billie Jo Grafton, Airport Manager Councilperson Luna moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Contreras

5 d. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Robert A. Eads to Award a Contract in the Amount of $110, to Contractor Building Management Group for the Construction of the City of Del Rio Fire Stations Rehabilitation Project - Bob Parker, City Engineer Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Luna seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0 e. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Robert A. Eads to Sign and Execute a Contract for the Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Services Required for the Relocation of the Toll Booths at the International Bridge - Bob Parker, City Engineer Councilperson Contreras moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Elizalde f. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Robert A. Eads to Reject All Previously Submitted Proposals and to Give Notice to Re-advertise for the Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Bedell Overlay Phase II project - Hector Canales, Public Works Director Councilperson Arreola moved to approve Resolution No. R: Councilperson Luna seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0 g. R: A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Robert A. Eads to Give Notice to Advertise for the Solicitation of Proposals for the City of Del Rio Municipal Solid Waste Service Contract - Hector Canales. Public Works Director Councilperson Garza asked where City was at regarding the timeline. Mr. Robert Eads, City Manager, stated is where it needs to be. Mr. Eads said they will be a Public Meeting held. This will start the process. Mayor Roberto Fernandez stated, at 7:44 p.m., they will review the Presentation fror this Item and then vote on the Resolution. Councilperson Wrob moved to approve Resolution No. R: Mayor Fernandez seconded the motion. Vote: OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on the Process for the Request for Proposals Related to Solid Waste Services for the City of Del Rio Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager Mr. Ryan Rapelye, Assistant City Manager, presented the Proposed Schedule and stated that a Public Meeting will be scheduled for April 11th. Councilperson Garza stated that he would like the citizen comments made to Mr. Eads and the Mayor regarding service be included at the meeting. This way, if they cannot attend the meeting, their voice could be heard. Councilperson Contreras asked if they were proposing a 5 year contract. Councilperson Wrob stated that the contract could be for a shorter time span, but it would be more expensive for the City because, if a company other than Red River was selected, they would not be able to re-coup their expenses.

6 Mr. Manuel Chavez, Finance Director, stated that the City pays approximately $250,000 for the service. Mayor Roberto Fernandez stated that he was pleased that the City hired someone with more expertise to assist with the process. He said that everyone is welcome to bid and that the Council and City needs to be careful with the taxpayers money. Mr. Rapelye stated that there will be Performance Standards included and they have 90 to negotiate. Mr. Robert Eads, City Manager, stated that the Staff is also looking into the City operating the landfill. Councilperson Wrob pointed out that this does not exclude Red River. They have an advantage because they have already re-couped their investment. After the discussion, the Council returned to Agenda Item No. 11g and took Action. 13. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business to come before the Council. The Mayor adjouned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.