1. Opening prayer: Vanessa Ybarra McCarthy La Hermosa Church (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/ Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25 and 30 years of service: (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the fourth annual Bexar County Rodeo Breakfast on February 1, 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 6, 2020 through February 23, 2020 as "OFFICIAL RODEO SEASON" and Thursday February 6, 2020 as "OFFICIAL DRESS WESTERN SAN ANTONIO DAY". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Real Estate Contract between Bexar County and Board of Regents of The University of Texas System for the sale of approximately 1.997 acres of land located between Dolorosa Street and W. Nueva Street in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, referred to as 622 Dolorosa Street and part of 227 W. Nueva Street. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 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 - 11, 13 - 20, 22 - 50, 52 - 60, & 62 - 64
Ratification of a grant application to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the solicitation entitled FY 2021 STEP Request for Proposals for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive (COMP) funding to provide overtime funding for traffic officers to help the reduction of speeding and alcohol related crashes and fatalities totaling $454, 082 which encompasses an allocation of $359,871.03 (79.25%) in State Funds, and an in-kind County contribution of $94,211.38 (20.75%); and acceptance of a grant funding upon award. The term of the grant will begin October 1, 2020 and expire on September 30, 2021.
Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to reject all bids submitted in response to Event #725 for Adult Detention Center Exterior Lighting Project and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to re-bid the project with a revised scope of work as requested by the Facilities Management Department.
Approval and Execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio Public Theatre in the amount $100,000 from the capital improvement program fund.
Approval and execution of a Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Mission Possible 360 to provide restorative justice intervention services for the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCast) Program utilizing grant funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The term of the agreement is from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and not to exceed $40,000.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a compensation study for Court Coordinators in the County Courts-at-Law and District Courts. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorization to award a contract for Comprehensive Insurance Consulting Services to McGriff, Seibels & Williams Texas, Inc., for Property and Casualty and Employee Benefits for a three (3) year term beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending February 28, 2023 in an annual amount of $140,000 and authorizing Resource Management staff to execute an agreement, process and file the appropriate documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the shortlisting of respondents to RFQ/P-RFP Event #737 Phase I for the Design-Build Services of the Bexar County Quincy Street Parking Garage; and proceeding to Phase II Request for Proposals. Recommendations will be brought to Commissioners Court at a later date for consideration and award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Lease Agreement beween Bexar County and U.S. General Service Administration for an initial term often (10) years, with two (2) five (5) year options for renewal, for 190 parking spaces at 211 S. Flores, the South Flores Parking Garage in the amount of $2,394,000 for ten (10) years. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed amendments to Bexar County's policy on the rehiring of former employees who have received any type of distribution from their Texas County and District Retirement System annuity account including reducing the waiting period following a bona fide break in service for certain eligible former employees and requiring documentation that any proposed rehire is done so in accordance with applicable law. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
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, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-01 (Time-off request for three days or less) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-02 (Wrongful Termination) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-03 (District Patrol Seniority) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. d. Notice of Claim, submitted by Law Office of Glen R. Peterson, Re: Sara N. Cantu. e. Notice of Hearing, Re: The State of Texas v. NAJDS Property Investments, Inc., ET AL in Case No.2019ED0045. f. Constable Office Precinct 2, LEOSE and Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for 2020. g. Notice of Eminent Domain Award, Re: The State of Texas v. Jamil A. Sayfi, ET UX, ET AL in CaseNo.2019ED0042. h. U.S. District Court - Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons Directed to Bexar County, Texas c/o Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Alamo Forensic Services, LLC v. Bexar County, Texas ET AL, Civil Action No. 5:20-CV-00038. i. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Commissioner, Nelson Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition and Request for Disclosure, Re: Anabelia N Sanchez vs. Bexar County Auditors Office, et al, Case No. 2020-CI-00786.
Commissioners Court minutes for January 7, 2019.
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. 71. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Crawford v. Hernandez, et al. ii. Vehicle Accident of Yoshiri Velasquez Guajardo iii. Vehicle Accident of Serene Zicornell 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. The Public Improvement Financing Agreement executed on July 13, 2010 by Bexar County, Texas, the Westside 211 Special Improvement District, and the following: Cumberland 211, Ltd., Texas Limited Partnership, Cumberland Properties, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company, Potranco 211 Land Partners, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, Cumberland 90, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership and Ladera I, L.L.C, a Texas Limited Liability Company.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Crawford v. Hernandez, et al. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening prayer: Vanessa Ybarra McCarthy La Hermosa Church (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/ Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25 and 30 years of service: (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the fourth annual Bexar County Rodeo Breakfast on February 1, 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 6, 2020 through February 23, 2020 as "OFFICIAL RODEO SEASON" and Thursday February 6, 2020 as "OFFICIAL DRESS WESTERN SAN ANTONIO DAY". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Real Estate Contract between Bexar County and Board of Regents of The University of Texas System for the sale of approximately 1.997 acres of land located between Dolorosa Street and W. Nueva Street in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, referred to as 622 Dolorosa Street and part of 227 W. Nueva Street. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 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 - 11, 13 - 20, 22 - 50, 52 - 60, & 62 - 64
Ratification of a grant application to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the solicitation entitled FY 2021 STEP Request for Proposals for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive (COMP) funding to provide overtime funding for traffic officers to help the reduction of speeding and alcohol related crashes and fatalities totaling $454, 082 which encompasses an allocation of $359,871.03 (79.25%) in State Funds, and an in-kind County contribution of $94,211.38 (20.75%); and acceptance of a grant funding upon award. The term of the grant will begin October 1, 2020 and expire on September 30, 2021.
Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to reject all bids submitted in response to Event #725 for Adult Detention Center Exterior Lighting Project and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to re-bid the project with a revised scope of work as requested by the Facilities Management Department.
Approval and Execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio Public Theatre in the amount $100,000 from the capital improvement program fund.
Approval and execution of a Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Mission Possible 360 to provide restorative justice intervention services for the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCast) Program utilizing grant funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The term of the agreement is from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and not to exceed $40,000.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a compensation study for Court Coordinators in the County Courts-at-Law and District Courts. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorization to award a contract for Comprehensive Insurance Consulting Services to McGriff, Seibels & Williams Texas, Inc., for Property and Casualty and Employee Benefits for a three (3) year term beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending February 28, 2023 in an annual amount of $140,000 and authorizing Resource Management staff to execute an agreement, process and file the appropriate documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the shortlisting of respondents to RFQ/P-RFP Event #737 Phase I for the Design-Build Services of the Bexar County Quincy Street Parking Garage; and proceeding to Phase II Request for Proposals. Recommendations will be brought to Commissioners Court at a later date for consideration and award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Lease Agreement beween Bexar County and U.S. General Service Administration for an initial term often (10) years, with two (2) five (5) year options for renewal, for 190 parking spaces at 211 S. Flores, the South Flores Parking Garage in the amount of $2,394,000 for ten (10) years. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed amendments to Bexar County's policy on the rehiring of former employees who have received any type of distribution from their Texas County and District Retirement System annuity account including reducing the waiting period following a bona fide break in service for certain eligible former employees and requiring documentation that any proposed rehire is done so in accordance with applicable law. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
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, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-01 (Time-off request for three days or less) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-02 (Wrongful Termination) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2019-DSABC-03 (District Patrol Seniority) Notice of Intention to submit to Step 3. d. Notice of Claim, submitted by Law Office of Glen R. Peterson, Re: Sara N. Cantu. e. Notice of Hearing, Re: The State of Texas v. NAJDS Property Investments, Inc., ET AL in Case No.2019ED0045. f. Constable Office Precinct 2, LEOSE and Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for 2020. g. Notice of Eminent Domain Award, Re: The State of Texas v. Jamil A. Sayfi, ET UX, ET AL in CaseNo.2019ED0042. h. U.S. District Court - Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons Directed to Bexar County, Texas c/o Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Alamo Forensic Services, LLC v. Bexar County, Texas ET AL, Civil Action No. 5:20-CV-00038. i. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Commissioner, Nelson Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition and Request for Disclosure, Re: Anabelia N Sanchez vs. Bexar County Auditors Office, et al, Case No. 2020-CI-00786.
Commissioners Court minutes for January 7, 2019.
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. 71. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Crawford v. Hernandez, et al. ii. Vehicle Accident of Yoshiri Velasquez Guajardo iii. Vehicle Accident of Serene Zicornell 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. The Public Improvement Financing Agreement executed on July 13, 2010 by Bexar County, Texas, the Westside 211 Special Improvement District, and the following: Cumberland 211, Ltd., Texas Limited Partnership, Cumberland Properties, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company, Potranco 211 Land Partners, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, Cumberland 90, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership and Ladera I, L.L.C, a Texas Limited Liability Company.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Crawford v. Hernandez, et al. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)