COMMISSIONERS COURT CEREMONIAL AGENDA 1. Opening prayer: Lisa Gregg (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Amanda Albiar 12/18/1992 25 Law Library Claudell Blockley 12/03/1992 25 Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Dieter Cantu for his efforts within Bexar County and throughout the State of Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S): a. Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. for the Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $125,667 for the Makerspace at BiblioTech East. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renaming of the Bexar County Forensic Science Center, located at 7337 Louis Pasteur Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229; in honor of Dr. Vincent DiMaio. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Paul Elizondo) c. Presentation by the Therapeutic Justice Foundation regarding a Specialty Court Conference, "Training to Save Lives," to be held February 22, 2018 through February 23, 2018 in the Central Jury Room in the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 10:30 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding a historical analysis of government policy decisions on housing and education policy and how they led to San Antonio becoming the most economically segregated city in the nation from Dr. Christine Drennon. The discussion will also include banking, neighborhood, real estate, government, and construction partners seeking to have the county hire a consultant to support policy solutions to reinvest in neighborhoods, affordable housing, and skilled trades education. (Estimated Presentation Time: 45 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Consent Items 10 - 23, 25 - 43, 45 & 46
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 30, 2018.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2018-DSABC-Class-01 (Holiday Leave) which was received in our office on January 22, 2018. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2018-DSABC-Class-01 (Holiday Leave) determination to proceed to step 2. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-03 Bryan Sherron Withdrawn Letter. d. Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation - Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds; Revenue Refunding Bonds (Army Retirement Residence Foundation Project) Series 2018, approved January 30, 2018.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the execution of an agreement with Magic in the Sky, LLC in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for the Tricentennial Fireworks Extravaganza for Bexar County and an allowance not to exceed $200,000 to assist our partners to include the City of San Antonio, World Heritage Office, Tricentennial Commission, San Antonio River Authority, Archdiocese of San Antonio, National Park Service, and VIA Metropolitan Transit, and local neighborhood and community associations and organizations; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an agreement with F. Guerra Deberry, LLC, dba GDC Marketing and Ideation in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide for Promotion and Advertising Services for Bexar County beginning upon award and ending February 31, 2019 as requested by the Office of the County Manager; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regading a Management Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Department of Family & Protective Services in the amount of $1,135,443 for a one year period beginning October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2018 to include the appropriate budget transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the relocation of the Bexar County Data Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Drawing 25 names from the 2017 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2018 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Elizabeth Small)
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. 54. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Arbitration Appeal of Deputy Anthony Thomas. 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. P-25 Radio System Project among City of San Antonio and City Public Service. Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer from Sheriffs Deputy Anthony Thomas to resolve all legal claims including his pending Arbitration Appeal. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
COMMISSIONERS COURT CEREMONIAL AGENDA 1. Opening prayer: Lisa Gregg (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Amanda Albiar 12/18/1992 25 Law Library Claudell Blockley 12/03/1992 25 Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Dieter Cantu for his efforts within Bexar County and throughout the State of Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S): a. Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. for the Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $125,667 for the Makerspace at BiblioTech East. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renaming of the Bexar County Forensic Science Center, located at 7337 Louis Pasteur Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229; in honor of Dr. Vincent DiMaio. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Paul Elizondo) c. Presentation by the Therapeutic Justice Foundation regarding a Specialty Court Conference, "Training to Save Lives," to be held February 22, 2018 through February 23, 2018 in the Central Jury Room in the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 10:30 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding a historical analysis of government policy decisions on housing and education policy and how they led to San Antonio becoming the most economically segregated city in the nation from Dr. Christine Drennon. The discussion will also include banking, neighborhood, real estate, government, and construction partners seeking to have the county hire a consultant to support policy solutions to reinvest in neighborhoods, affordable housing, and skilled trades education. (Estimated Presentation Time: 45 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Consent Items 10 - 23, 25 - 43, 45 & 46
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 30, 2018.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2018-DSABC-Class-01 (Holiday Leave) which was received in our office on January 22, 2018. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2018-DSABC-Class-01 (Holiday Leave) determination to proceed to step 2. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-03 Bryan Sherron Withdrawn Letter. d. Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation - Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds; Revenue Refunding Bonds (Army Retirement Residence Foundation Project) Series 2018, approved January 30, 2018.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the execution of an agreement with Magic in the Sky, LLC in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for the Tricentennial Fireworks Extravaganza for Bexar County and an allowance not to exceed $200,000 to assist our partners to include the City of San Antonio, World Heritage Office, Tricentennial Commission, San Antonio River Authority, Archdiocese of San Antonio, National Park Service, and VIA Metropolitan Transit, and local neighborhood and community associations and organizations; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an agreement with F. Guerra Deberry, LLC, dba GDC Marketing and Ideation in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide for Promotion and Advertising Services for Bexar County beginning upon award and ending February 31, 2019 as requested by the Office of the County Manager; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regading a Management Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Department of Family & Protective Services in the amount of $1,135,443 for a one year period beginning October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2018 to include the appropriate budget transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the relocation of the Bexar County Data Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Drawing 25 names from the 2017 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2018 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Elizabeth Small)
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. 54. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Arbitration Appeal of Deputy Anthony Thomas. 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. P-25 Radio System Project among City of San Antonio and City Public Service. Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer from Sheriffs Deputy Anthony Thomas to resolve all legal claims including his pending Arbitration Appeal. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)