1. Opening Prayer: Beth Perez, Public Safety Communications Center, BCSO (Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing April 16¬26, 2015 as "Fiesta Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Commissioners Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 21-24, 2015 as "Night In Old San Antonio." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Commissioners Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez, Commissioner Precinct 1, recognizing April 2015 as "Alcohol Awareness Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez Commissioners Court) d. Presentation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing April 5-11, 2015, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/ Commissioners Court) e. Presentation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court declaring April 12-18, 2015 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/ Commissioners Court) f. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court to the Housing Authority of Bexar County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and recognizing April as "Fair Housing Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/ Commissioners Court) g. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, designating the week of April 6-11 as "National Community Development Week" in recognition of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/ Commissioners Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Holt Texas, Ltd. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an order adopting the Bexar county Commissioners Court Canvassing Report for the purpose of certifying the results of the Special Elections held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 82
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312, dated March 9, 2015, State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 dated March 19, 2015 and Sheriffs LEOSE Fund 114 dated March 9, 2015. b. Ruben C. Tejeda, Constable Pet. 1, Re: FY 2014 Racial Profiling Report. c. Citation directed to Bexar County, by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, Bexar County Judge, Re: Febee Rabago et al vs. Bexar County et al. d. Notice of Appeal to Final Binding Arbitration regarding Deputy Adrian Castillo submitted by AttorneyBen Sifuentes, Sifuentes & Locke, LLP. e. Notice of Claim in connection with an incident submitted by The Rios Law Firm, P.C., Re: Alejandro Vargas. f. Notice of Personal Injury Claim submitted by Attorney R. Amir Mamori, Re: Nancy Shivers. g. Notice of Claim for Violation of Civil Rights submitted by Matthew Jamal Jackson. h. Fax letter from Juan Contreras, Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County regarding the following:Arbitration Request Adrian Castillo and Avery Lawrence. i. Names of the nine (9) Public Members to serve on the 2015 Salary Grievance Committee and nine (9) alternate names: (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Aurora Sanchez) 5. Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak. COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR AGENDA Diane Bacon Irene F. Hall Catherine Bauer Roehl Mary Hanlon-Hillis Bruce Harding Scott Clifford Shelton Rita Medellin Sanchez Pauline Laura Alvarado David Mauer, Alt. Kathleen Ripley Richard Lorbieski, Alt. David Lee Smith, Alt. Mary Ann Olivier, Alt. Ruthie M. Roberts, Alt. Christine Martinez, Alt Gerry A. Sifuentes, Sr., Alt. Randall Kersey, Alt. Mark Robert Rustan, Alt. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for March 17, 2015.
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): a. 11:00 a.m. - Presentation and approval of the Housing Authority of Bexar County's Public Housing Plan for 2015
Discussion and appropriate action concerning Bexar County's legislative program and the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding; a. The draft of the Bexar County Emergency Services District (ESD) Reponsibilities, Policies, and Procedures Guide. b. Approval of a request by Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez, Precinct 1, to appoint Jesus Lemus to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board of Commissioners vacated by Miguel Sanchez effective upon appointment and set to expire December 31 2016. c. Approval of a request by Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez , Precinct 1, to appoint James Benito to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board of Commissioners vacated by Gilbert Ruiz effective upon appointment and set to expire December 31 2015. d. Approval of a request from County Commissioner Precinct 2 to reappoint William "Bill" Davidson to the Bexar County Emergency Services Board #7 for a term to begin upon approval and to expire on December 31, 2016. e. Approval of a request from County Commissioner Precinct 2 to reappoint Gary Schott to the Bexar County Emergency Services Board #7 to for a term to begin upon approval and to expire on December 31, 2015. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
87. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Claims involving Schindler Elevator and Zachary Construction; ii. Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4, Appellant v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. An amendment to the professional services agreement with the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech
1. Opening Prayer: Beth Perez, Public Safety Communications Center, BCSO (Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing April 16¬26, 2015 as "Fiesta Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Commissioners Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 21-24, 2015 as "Night In Old San Antonio." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Commissioners Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez, Commissioner Precinct 1, recognizing April 2015 as "Alcohol Awareness Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez Commissioners Court) d. Presentation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing April 5-11, 2015, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/ Commissioners Court) e. Presentation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court declaring April 12-18, 2015 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/ Commissioners Court) f. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court to the Housing Authority of Bexar County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and recognizing April as "Fair Housing Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/ Commissioners Court) g. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, designating the week of April 6-11 as "National Community Development Week" in recognition of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/ Commissioners Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Holt Texas, Ltd. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an order adopting the Bexar county Commissioners Court Canvassing Report for the purpose of certifying the results of the Special Elections held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 82
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312, dated March 9, 2015, State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 dated March 19, 2015 and Sheriffs LEOSE Fund 114 dated March 9, 2015. b. Ruben C. Tejeda, Constable Pet. 1, Re: FY 2014 Racial Profiling Report. c. Citation directed to Bexar County, by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, Bexar County Judge, Re: Febee Rabago et al vs. Bexar County et al. d. Notice of Appeal to Final Binding Arbitration regarding Deputy Adrian Castillo submitted by AttorneyBen Sifuentes, Sifuentes & Locke, LLP. e. Notice of Claim in connection with an incident submitted by The Rios Law Firm, P.C., Re: Alejandro Vargas. f. Notice of Personal Injury Claim submitted by Attorney R. Amir Mamori, Re: Nancy Shivers. g. Notice of Claim for Violation of Civil Rights submitted by Matthew Jamal Jackson. h. Fax letter from Juan Contreras, Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County regarding the following:Arbitration Request Adrian Castillo and Avery Lawrence. i. Names of the nine (9) Public Members to serve on the 2015 Salary Grievance Committee and nine (9) alternate names: (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Aurora Sanchez) 5. Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak. COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR AGENDA Diane Bacon Irene F. Hall Catherine Bauer Roehl Mary Hanlon-Hillis Bruce Harding Scott Clifford Shelton Rita Medellin Sanchez Pauline Laura Alvarado David Mauer, Alt. Kathleen Ripley Richard Lorbieski, Alt. David Lee Smith, Alt. Mary Ann Olivier, Alt. Ruthie M. Roberts, Alt. Christine Martinez, Alt Gerry A. Sifuentes, Sr., Alt. Randall Kersey, Alt. Mark Robert Rustan, Alt. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for March 17, 2015.
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): a. 11:00 a.m. - Presentation and approval of the Housing Authority of Bexar County's Public Housing Plan for 2015
Discussion and appropriate action concerning Bexar County's legislative program and the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding; a. The draft of the Bexar County Emergency Services District (ESD) Reponsibilities, Policies, and Procedures Guide. b. Approval of a request by Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez, Precinct 1, to appoint Jesus Lemus to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board of Commissioners vacated by Miguel Sanchez effective upon appointment and set to expire December 31 2016. c. Approval of a request by Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez , Precinct 1, to appoint James Benito to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board of Commissioners vacated by Gilbert Ruiz effective upon appointment and set to expire December 31 2015. d. Approval of a request from County Commissioner Precinct 2 to reappoint William "Bill" Davidson to the Bexar County Emergency Services Board #7 for a term to begin upon approval and to expire on December 31, 2016. e. Approval of a request from County Commissioner Precinct 2 to reappoint Gary Schott to the Bexar County Emergency Services Board #7 to for a term to begin upon approval and to expire on December 31, 2015. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
87. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Claims involving Schindler Elevator and Zachary Construction; ii. Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4, Appellant v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. An amendment to the professional services agreement with the law firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech