1. Opening prayer: Rev. Henry Bell (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Additional Item
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service. Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Nancy Taguacta 12/30/1991 25 Economic and Community Development (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM: a. Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County to BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 to provide funding for content and programming. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Items 11 - 59
Awarding a service contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Waste Management of Texas, Inc., to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Waste Hauling and Recycling Services for the period beginning upon award and ending February 1, 2020, in the estimated annual amount of $368,448; and providing for two one-year options for renewal as requested by Facilities Management; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
35. Approval and authorization for the Economic Development Department to pay an invoice as submitted by Tech Bloc in the amount of $20,000 for the creation of a Chief Talent Recruitment Officer. 36. Approval of a Grant Agreement with Codeup, LLC in an amount not to exceed $28,800. 37. Approval of a Grant Agreement with Patriot Boot Camp in an amount not to exceed $50,000, 38. Authorization and approval to pay an amount not to exceed $21,372 to CyberTexas Foundation to provide industry standard certifications (CompTIA, Cisco and Linux) testing to high school students.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding San Pedro Creek Restoration project including the following: a. A status update in the ongoing design and construction; and b. A review of the proposed Interpretive Program Plan to be incorporated into the segment of the Creek that extends from the tunnel inlet to Houston Street. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
11:00 a.m. - Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding Workforce Solutions Alamo Local Plan for the Alamo Workforce for Program Year 2017-2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
11:15 a.m. or immediately following item 5(a): - Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County Workforce Initiatives. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Auditor's Office Monthly Financial Reports for the months of October and November for FY 2016 (Unaudited and Unadjusted). b. Stan Ramos, Constable Pet. 4 - State Asset Forfeiture Budget and Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Budget FY2016-2017. c. Notice of Claim regarding the death of Jesus Jose Lopez submitted by Teresita Lopez. d. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving its Registered Agent, Judge Nelson W. Wolff- Re: Kenneth R. Janak vs. Steven N. Cartwright et al. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 24, 2017.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the submission of an electronic grant application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Victim Assistance Early Intervention Program in the amount of $444,719.52; the term of the grant will be from October 1,2017 through September 30, 2018; authorization of the County Judge to execute a Resolution to effect this approval; and acceptance of funds upon award. Grant match in the amount of $111,180 will be provided through in-kind volunteer services and indirect costs. No Bexar County cash match required. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Juanita Vasquez-Gardner)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 85 Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed new County parking garage located at 126 E. Nueva. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Texas Sterling Construction Company to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Borgfeld Drive Phase II Project, in Precinct 3, in the amount of $8,321,647.99, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Yantis Company to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Medio Creek - Sunset Subdivision Drainage Improvements (MR-32) Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $2,621,610.55 as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renewal of an existing agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide for the purchase of food services for the period of February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the estimated annual amount of $3,454,795; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
BCIT transformation presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding the current state and future direction of BCIT to include significant aspects of people, processes, and technology. (Estimated Presentation Time; 30 minutes) (Mark Gager)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC* (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 70. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James W. Myart, Jr. v. Nelson Wolff, Bexar County Judge, in his official capacity Bexar County, MHMR, Dr. Jane Doe, Bexar County Sheriff, in Her Official Capacity and Bexar County Sheriffs John Does, 1-30, Susan Pamerleau; and ii. In Re Olmos Equipment Inc; Cause 16-51834 in bankruptcy; and iii. Yumei You v. Sheriffs Deputy Eric Richards and Bexar County, Texas. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Yumei You v. Sheriffs Deputy Eric Richards and Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
1. Opening prayer: Rev. Henry Bell (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Additional Item
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service. Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Nancy Taguacta 12/30/1991 25 Economic and Community Development (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM: a. Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County to BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 to provide funding for content and programming. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Items 11 - 59
Awarding a service contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Waste Management of Texas, Inc., to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Waste Hauling and Recycling Services for the period beginning upon award and ending February 1, 2020, in the estimated annual amount of $368,448; and providing for two one-year options for renewal as requested by Facilities Management; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
35. Approval and authorization for the Economic Development Department to pay an invoice as submitted by Tech Bloc in the amount of $20,000 for the creation of a Chief Talent Recruitment Officer. 36. Approval of a Grant Agreement with Codeup, LLC in an amount not to exceed $28,800. 37. Approval of a Grant Agreement with Patriot Boot Camp in an amount not to exceed $50,000, 38. Authorization and approval to pay an amount not to exceed $21,372 to CyberTexas Foundation to provide industry standard certifications (CompTIA, Cisco and Linux) testing to high school students.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding San Pedro Creek Restoration project including the following: a. A status update in the ongoing design and construction; and b. A review of the proposed Interpretive Program Plan to be incorporated into the segment of the Creek that extends from the tunnel inlet to Houston Street. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
11:00 a.m. - Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding Workforce Solutions Alamo Local Plan for the Alamo Workforce for Program Year 2017-2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
11:15 a.m. or immediately following item 5(a): - Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County Workforce Initiatives. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Auditor's Office Monthly Financial Reports for the months of October and November for FY 2016 (Unaudited and Unadjusted). b. Stan Ramos, Constable Pet. 4 - State Asset Forfeiture Budget and Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Budget FY2016-2017. c. Notice of Claim regarding the death of Jesus Jose Lopez submitted by Teresita Lopez. d. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving its Registered Agent, Judge Nelson W. Wolff- Re: Kenneth R. Janak vs. Steven N. Cartwright et al. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 24, 2017.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the submission of an electronic grant application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Victim Assistance Early Intervention Program in the amount of $444,719.52; the term of the grant will be from October 1,2017 through September 30, 2018; authorization of the County Judge to execute a Resolution to effect this approval; and acceptance of funds upon award. Grant match in the amount of $111,180 will be provided through in-kind volunteer services and indirect costs. No Bexar County cash match required. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Juanita Vasquez-Gardner)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 85 Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed new County parking garage located at 126 E. Nueva. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Texas Sterling Construction Company to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Borgfeld Drive Phase II Project, in Precinct 3, in the amount of $8,321,647.99, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Yantis Company to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Medio Creek - Sunset Subdivision Drainage Improvements (MR-32) Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $2,621,610.55 as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renewal of an existing agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide for the purchase of food services for the period of February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the estimated annual amount of $3,454,795; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
BCIT transformation presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding the current state and future direction of BCIT to include significant aspects of people, processes, and technology. (Estimated Presentation Time; 30 minutes) (Mark Gager)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC* (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 70. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James W. Myart, Jr. v. Nelson Wolff, Bexar County Judge, in his official capacity Bexar County, MHMR, Dr. Jane Doe, Bexar County Sheriff, in Her Official Capacity and Bexar County Sheriffs John Does, 1-30, Susan Pamerleau; and ii. In Re Olmos Equipment Inc; Cause 16-51834 in bankruptcy; and iii. Yumei You v. Sheriffs Deputy Eric Richards and Bexar County, Texas. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Yumei You v. Sheriffs Deputy Eric Richards and Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)