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1 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF BROWNSVILLE COUNTY OF CAMERON MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, held in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, on Tuesday, March 07, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. with the following members present: COMMISSIONERS RICARDO LONGORIA, JR. ) District 1 DEBORAH PORTILLO ) District 3 JOHN VILLARREAL ) District 4 CESAR DE LEON ) At-Large A ROSE M.Z. GOWEN, M.D. ) At-Large B CHARLIE CABLER PETE GONZALEZ MARK SOSSI MICHAEL L. LOPEZ CITY MANAGER DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ CITY SECRETARY ABSENT: ANTONIO MARTINEZ Mayor JESSICA TETREAU District 2 A quorum being present, Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Longoria, Jr., asked Ms. Griselda Rosas, Assistant City Secretary, to read the call to consider the following matters as posted and filed for the record in The Office of the City Secretary on March 03, REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: UNITED STATES PLEDGE * TEXAS PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Longoria, Jr. INVOCATION: The invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Longoria, Jr. 1. MAYOR S ACTIVITY UPDATE: No report was delivered. Commissioner Cesar de Leon arrived at 6:08 p.m. Minutes March 07, 2017 Page 1 of 6

2 2. COMMISSIONERS ACTIVITY UPDATE: Commissioner Rose Gowen announced and congratulated the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department on receiving three (3) awards at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society 2017 Conference, TRAPS GameTime and Total Recreation Products-Parks Promote Quality of Life Grant, Class II Programming Award for Retired. Now What? Program, and the Active Plan Award. She also reminded and encouraged the public to attend the Public Meeting Drainage Report#2 for free information session of current and future drainage projects, Public Works Department updates, Engineering Department updates and Regional projects, to be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Main Public Library located at 2600 Central Boulevard. Mayor Pro-Tem Ricardo Longoria, Jr., expressed his concern in regards to questions being asked through social media. 3. PROCLAMATIONS: Boy Scout Eric Aymá (Commissioners J. Villarreal/J. Tetreau) Boy Scout Eric Aymá, was present to therefore the proclamation was not presented. 4. PRESENTATIONS: Employee of the Month (Charlie Cabler City Manager) Mr. Charlie Cabler, City Manager, recognized Ms. Monique S. Mercado, Planner I, from Planning Department, as March s Employee of the Month. U. S. Small Business (Michael L. Lopez City Secretary) Mr. Michael L. Lopez, City Secretary, introduced Ms. Angela Burton, U. S. Small Business Administration Lower Rio Grande Valley District Director, whom delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding on how the U. S. Small Business Administration supports Small Businesses across the United States. At this time Ms. Griselda Rosas, Assistant City Secretary, advised the Mayor Pro Tem and Commissioners that Agenda Items 10, 11 and 12 be moved out of sequence for action, as per the request of City Staff. Upon motion by Commissioner Rose Gowen seconded by Commissioner Cesar de Leon and carried unanimously, Agenda Items 10, 11 and 12 were moved out of sequence for action. ACTION ITEMS: 10. Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number , authorizing the renaming of a portion of West 6 th Street to Incarnate Word Academy Drive from West Jefferson to Resaca Boulevard. Minutes March 07, 2017 Page 2 of 6

3 Mr. Eduardo Santillan, Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist, gave a brief explanation of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Rose Gowen moved that Resolution Number , authorizing the renaming of a portion of West 6 th Street to Incarnate Word Academy Drive from West Jefferson to Resaca Boulevard, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Portillo and carried as follow: Ayes: Commissioners Gowen, Portillo, de Leon, and Mayor Pro-Tem Longoria, Jr. Nays: None Abstained: Commissioner Villarreal PURCHASES/BIDS/CONTRACTS: 11. Consideration and ACTION to award a contract for purchase, delivery and installation of Bus Shelters for the City of Brownsville B-Metro Department. Ms. Norma H. Zamora, B-Metro Director, gave a brief explanation noting that the purchase would be bus stop and sidewalk improvements. Commissioner Cesar de Leon expressed concern regarding the cost of funding and suggested that staff should consider in asking vendors for funding. Commissioner John Villarreal moved that a contract for purchase, delivery and installation of Bus Shelters for the City of Brownsville B-Metro Department, be awarded to Pedro Gonzalez Construction, LLC of Brownsville, Texas for a total amount of $191, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried as follow: Ayes: Commissioners Villarreal, Gowen, Portillo Nay: Commissioner de Leon 12. Consideration and ACTION to award a term contract for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Collection Services for the City of Brownsville. [TABLED ] [TABLED ] Commissioner Cesar de Leon moved that all bids for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Collection Services for the City of Brownsville, be rejected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried as follow: Ayes: Commissioners de Leon, Portillo and Gowen Nays: Commissioner Villarreal and Mayor Pro-Tem Longoria, Jr. 5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All consent Agenda Items listed were considered to be routine by the City Commission and were approved by one motion. Minutes March 07, 2017 Page 3 of 6

4 Upon motion by Commissioner John Villarreal seconded by Commissioner Cesar de Leon and carried unanimously, Consent Agenda Items a through j were approved. ITEMS No. a through j a) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 07, b) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21, c) To acknowledge the following individuals to incur travel expense: Employee Department Destination Date Norma H. Zamora BMetro Lubbock, TX Mar , 2017 Arturo Herrera BMetro Lubbock, TX Mar , 2017 Diana Saldivar BMetro Lubbock, TX Mar , 2017 Felipe Garza BMetro Lubbock, TX Mar , 2017 Tracie A. Orcillez BMetro Lubbock, TX Mar , 2017 Jorge Santillan Finance San Antonio, TX May 07-10, 2017 Lupe Granado Finance Austin, TX Apr , 2017 Julia Lash Grants Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Anali Ybarra Grants Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Arturo Rodriguez Health Baltimore, MD Mar. 26-Apr. 1, 2017 Amy L. Sanchez Municipal Court Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Janie Cano Municipal Court Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Anita Limon Municipal Court Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Evelyn De Leon Municipal Court Austin, TX Mar , 2017 James McCoy PISD San Antonio, TX Apr , 2017 Brenda Trevino PISD San Antonio, TX Apr , 2017 Benjamin Gabbert Police San Antonio, TX Mar , 2017 Jesus G. Pinales Police San Antonio, TX Mar , 2017 Carlos Camacho Police Corpus Christi, TX Mar , 2017 Miguel Tovar Police Corpus Christi, TX Mar , 2017 Mark Elbert Police Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Sergio Perez Police Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Imelda Trejo Police Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Gloria Gonzalez Police Austin, TX Mar , 2017 Martino Trevino Public Works San Antonio, TX Apr , 2017 Jorge Morales Public Works San Antonio, TX Apr , 2017 Stephen Graybill Public Works San Antonio, TX Apr , 2017 d) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number , to rezone from Medium Retail G (3CG) to General Retail (4CG) for Acres for La Coma Unsubdivided ESG Share 19 located at 614 Milpa Verde. (District 1) e) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number , to rezone from Medium Retail G (3CG) to General Retail G (4CG) for 0.27 Acres for Lot 24 of Block 2, Monterrey Estates Subdivision located at 4823 Boca Chica Boulevard. (District 2) f) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number , to rezone from Dwelling X (DX) to Dwelling G (DG) for Acres for Abstract 2 Unsubdivided Share 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant, acres out of acres of Acres, Abstract 2-Unsubdivided Share 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant, Acres out of Acres; Abstract 2- Unsubdivided Share 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant, 8.98 Acres out of Acres of Acres, located near FM 511 and Dr. Hugh Emerson Road. (District 3) Minutes March 07, 2017 Page 4 of 6

5 g) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number S, to allow a Mobile Home Park A in Dwelling G (DG) for Acres for Abstract 2-Unsubdivided Share 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant Acres out of Acres of Acres; Abstract 2- Unsubdivided Share 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant, Acres out of Acres of Acres; Abstract 2-Unsubdivided 27 & 28 Espiritu Santo Grant, 8.98 Acres out of Acres of Acres located near FM 511 and Dr. Hugh Emerson Road. (District 3) h) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number , to rezone from Dwelling A (DA) to Dwelling G (DG) for Acres for Share 27 Espiritu Santo Grant located at 615 Esperanza Road. (District 1) i) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number CO, to rezone from General Retail G (4CG) to Apartment H (AH) for 1.05 Acres for Lot 2, Block 1, Cherry Estates Addition Subdivision located at 3435 E. Ruben Torres Boulevard. (District 2) j) APPROVAL on SECOND on FINAL READING on Ordinance Number S, to allow a Duplex in General Retail G (4CG) for Acres for Lot 4, Block 112 Brownsville Original Townsite located at 1042 E. Madison Street. (District 4) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 6. Consideration and ACTION to appoint or re-appoint members to the Reinvestment Zone Number One Board. Commissioner John Villarreal moved that Mr. Patricio Sampayo, be appointed to the Reinvestment Zone Number One Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously. Commissioner John Villarreal moved that the proposed slate of applicants comprised of Mr. Ariel Chavez, Ms. Mariela Marrero, Mr. Robert Swantner, Mr. Rick Wickett, and Mr. Robert (Bob) Walker, be re-appointed to the Reinvestment Zone Number One Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cesar de Leon and carried unanimously. 7. Consideration and ACTION to appoint or re-appoint two (2) members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner John Villarreal moved that Mr. Troy Whittemore be re-appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously. Commissioner Rose Gowen moved that Mr. Joe Wallace Garcia be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cesar de Leon and carried unanimously. Minutes March 07, 2017 Page 5 of 6

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF BROWNSVILLE COUNTY OF CAMERON MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, held in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the