1. Opening prayer: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller 2. Pledge of Allegiance:
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Investiture and Oath of Office for: i. Tommy Calvert, Jr. to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4, for a term to begin January 1, 2019 and expire December 31, 2022. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) b. Presentation of an Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Family of Paul Elizondo. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) c. Presentation of service a pins recognizing a Bexar County employee for 23 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Raquel Killingstad 10/25/1993 25 Tax Office Irma Infante 10/04/1993 25 Tax Office Maria Abilez 12/16/1993 25 District Clerk (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing January 25, 2019 to be Cowboy Breakfast Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 9 - 34 & 37 - 68
35. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order on a sole source basis to Astrophysics, Inc. to provide for the purchase of an x-ray inspection system and metal detection equipment for the Sheriff's Office in the estimated amount of $30,335; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. 36. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order on a sole source basis to Code Blue Police Supply to provide for the purchase of cadet uniforms (including belts, ties and buttons) in the amount of $91,336 as requested by the Sheriff's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
11:00 a.m. Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public comment on the proposed Westpointe Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: As needed)
Immediately following Item 4a: Presentation and discussion regarding the Westpointe Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
6. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Constable Office Precinct 2, Asset Forfeiture Budget 2019. b. Amendment One to Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio for the City of San Antonio to continue conducting the Camelot II Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Pilot Program in unincorporated Bexar County, approved November 9, 2018. c. Letter from The Henning Law Firm regarding Cause No. 2018CI14932, Texas Association of County Employees v. Bexar County, et al, and Authorization for Representation forms. d. Citation and Plaintiff's Original Petition, lury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Directed to Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, Re: Leonicio B Moreno III vs. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2. e. Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, and Bexar County for ownership and management of a new simulcast P25 trunked radio system, approved December 4, 2018. f. Professional Service Agreement with The Lambert Law Firm to represent the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office and the non-custodial parent in Cause No. 2008-CI-09446, approved November 9, 2018. g. Professional Service Agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright to represent Bexar County as an intervening party in support of the Edwards Aquifer Authority in Cause No. 2018-01-31972, 38th District Court, Uvalde County, Texas, approved November 9, 2018. h. Letters from Cumberland and Ladera I, LLC regarding their response to the Notice of Breach concerning the Public Improvement Finance Agreement and the Westside 211 Special Improvement District. i. Notice of Change in Representation for Rodolfo Carrazco (SID#791981) from the Law Offices of Gregory W. Canfield. j . Notice of Claim submitted by Les Law Group, Leslie Sachanowicz, Re: Janice Dotson-Stephens. k. Open Records Request submitted by Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys, Re: Cause No. 2018-CI- 09984, entitled James Anthony Ellis v. Clemencio Lopez-Garcia. 1. Order for Appointment of Commissioner, Precinct 2 and Oath of Office for Justin Rodriguez. m. Statement of Officer, Oath of Office, and Official Bond and Oath for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, Justin Rodriguez. n. Order for Appointment of Temporary Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Gary Hutton. o. Donation Agreement between the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior and the County of Bexar (Texas), Re: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. 7. Commissioners Court minutes for December 11, 2018.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding housing of federal detainees by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Special Election in Texas House District 125 and Runoff (If Needed) to include: a. An Order calling the Special Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order designating the rate of pay for up to two temporary employees at the Auditors to assure timely and accurate processing of the election payroll; e. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; f. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; g. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; h. An Order setting voting times on Saturday and Sunday. i. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board for the purpose of processing early ballots by mail and appointing the Presiding Judge. j. An Order establishing a Central Counting Station and Appointing the Presiding Judge. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the addition of two (2) Assistant Public Defender I positions (E-08) to provide representation to arrested persons before the magistrates of Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Request approval for 21,626 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between December
Discussion and appropriate action ratifying the approval of a request for exceptions to the hiring guidelines for an annual cost, with benefits, totaling $1,194,207. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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 upon award through January 31, 2020, as requested by the Sheriff's Office in the estimated annual amount of $4,370,407; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval and execution of a Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the Witte Museum for partial funding of the Witte Museum's Bexar County Riparian Habitat; from available venue project improvements funds budgeted in FY18-19, for a total amount of $1,000,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding County of Bexar's Tax Abatement Guidelines and Innovation Fund Guidelines. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
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. 78. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i.Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al.
1. Opening prayer: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller 2. Pledge of Allegiance:
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Investiture and Oath of Office for: i. Tommy Calvert, Jr. to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4, for a term to begin January 1, 2019 and expire December 31, 2022. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) b. Presentation of an Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Family of Paul Elizondo. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) c. Presentation of service a pins recognizing a Bexar County employee for 23 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Raquel Killingstad 10/25/1993 25 Tax Office Irma Infante 10/04/1993 25 Tax Office Maria Abilez 12/16/1993 25 District Clerk (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing January 25, 2019 to be Cowboy Breakfast Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 9 - 34 & 37 - 68
35. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order on a sole source basis to Astrophysics, Inc. to provide for the purchase of an x-ray inspection system and metal detection equipment for the Sheriff's Office in the estimated amount of $30,335; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. 36. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order on a sole source basis to Code Blue Police Supply to provide for the purchase of cadet uniforms (including belts, ties and buttons) in the amount of $91,336 as requested by the Sheriff's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
11:00 a.m. Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public comment on the proposed Westpointe Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: As needed)
Immediately following Item 4a: Presentation and discussion regarding the Westpointe Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
6. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Constable Office Precinct 2, Asset Forfeiture Budget 2019. b. Amendment One to Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio for the City of San Antonio to continue conducting the Camelot II Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Pilot Program in unincorporated Bexar County, approved November 9, 2018. c. Letter from The Henning Law Firm regarding Cause No. 2018CI14932, Texas Association of County Employees v. Bexar County, et al, and Authorization for Representation forms. d. Citation and Plaintiff's Original Petition, lury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Directed to Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, Re: Leonicio B Moreno III vs. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2. e. Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, and Bexar County for ownership and management of a new simulcast P25 trunked radio system, approved December 4, 2018. f. Professional Service Agreement with The Lambert Law Firm to represent the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office and the non-custodial parent in Cause No. 2008-CI-09446, approved November 9, 2018. g. Professional Service Agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright to represent Bexar County as an intervening party in support of the Edwards Aquifer Authority in Cause No. 2018-01-31972, 38th District Court, Uvalde County, Texas, approved November 9, 2018. h. Letters from Cumberland and Ladera I, LLC regarding their response to the Notice of Breach concerning the Public Improvement Finance Agreement and the Westside 211 Special Improvement District. i. Notice of Change in Representation for Rodolfo Carrazco (SID#791981) from the Law Offices of Gregory W. Canfield. j . Notice of Claim submitted by Les Law Group, Leslie Sachanowicz, Re: Janice Dotson-Stephens. k. Open Records Request submitted by Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys, Re: Cause No. 2018-CI- 09984, entitled James Anthony Ellis v. Clemencio Lopez-Garcia. 1. Order for Appointment of Commissioner, Precinct 2 and Oath of Office for Justin Rodriguez. m. Statement of Officer, Oath of Office, and Official Bond and Oath for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, Justin Rodriguez. n. Order for Appointment of Temporary Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Gary Hutton. o. Donation Agreement between the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior and the County of Bexar (Texas), Re: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. 7. Commissioners Court minutes for December 11, 2018.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding housing of federal detainees by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Special Election in Texas House District 125 and Runoff (If Needed) to include: a. An Order calling the Special Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order designating the rate of pay for up to two temporary employees at the Auditors to assure timely and accurate processing of the election payroll; e. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; f. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; g. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; h. An Order setting voting times on Saturday and Sunday. i. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board for the purpose of processing early ballots by mail and appointing the Presiding Judge. j. An Order establishing a Central Counting Station and Appointing the Presiding Judge. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the addition of two (2) Assistant Public Defender I positions (E-08) to provide representation to arrested persons before the magistrates of Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Request approval for 21,626 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between December
Discussion and appropriate action ratifying the approval of a request for exceptions to the hiring guidelines for an annual cost, with benefits, totaling $1,194,207. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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 upon award through January 31, 2020, as requested by the Sheriff's Office in the estimated annual amount of $4,370,407; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval and execution of a Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the Witte Museum for partial funding of the Witte Museum's Bexar County Riparian Habitat; from available venue project improvements funds budgeted in FY18-19, for a total amount of $1,000,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding County of Bexar's Tax Abatement Guidelines and Innovation Fund Guidelines. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
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. 78. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i.Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al.