1. Opening Prayer: Bishop Steve Fender, Livingway Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately. Items 8 - 23, 25 - 65, 67
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Highway Emergency Response Operation (HERO) Program Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), approved December 1,2020. b. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Reimbursement of Lost Vacation, Sick, and Deferred Compensation Time, or Pay in 2020; COVID-19 Forced Leave. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2021-DSABC-Class-02 (Jonathan Garza) to proceed to Step 1. d. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2021-DSABC-Class-02 (Kevin Hodgkinson) to proceed to Step 3. e. Notice of Monies Owed to Aramark and Demand for Payment. f Bexar County Sheriff s Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (July 19, 2021). g. Citation directed to County Judge, The Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Allen Castro PhD vs. Bexar County Government, Case No. 2021-CI-12946. h. Notice of Claim submitted by The Law Offices of Tyler & Perry, Re: Guillermo Trevino. i. Notice of Claim submitted by and Re: Frarrkie Nealy #1714921. j. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) forMarch31,2021. k. Filing for record various Social Services Resiliency Program agencies identified to receive Coronavirus Relief Funds and approved by Commissioners Court on October 6, 2020. l. Filing for record various Arts & Culture Resiliency Program agencies identified to receive Coronavirus Relief Funds and approved by Commissioners Court on November 10, 2020. m. Proposed FY2022-2023 Initial Budgets for Bexar Community Supervision and Correction Department. n. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C, Re: Demotion of Investigator Jesus De Luna. o. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Eric Ramos PLLC, Re: Laura Garcia. p. Notice of Claim submitted by and Re: Kiera Mathis. q. Citation directed to Judge Nelson Wolff, Plaintiff s First Amended Petition, Re: Veronica Garcia vs. Lorenzo R Medrano Et Al, Case No. 2021-CI-13231. r. Summons in Civil Action directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Vote.Org vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. 5:21-CV-00649-JKP. s. Summons in Civil Action directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Texas State Lulac; Voto Latino vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. l:21-CV-00546-LY. t. Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Vote.Org vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. 5:21-CV-649. u. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the submission of tax rates to Bexar County by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, July 13,2021 and Wednesday, July 14,2021.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to negotiate and enter into necessary agreements with Arena Project Developer LLC or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof memorializing the terms of the County's $15,000,000 contribution to the Human Performance Campus project in exchange for a park donation from US Real Estate Limited Partnership to the County and related commitment of Community Arena Management Ltd. or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof to operate the same. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
9:15 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Granting of Petition to establish the Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 9 and to order an election on November 2, 2021 to confirm the district's creation and authorize an imposition of a tax not to exceed 10 cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the district. ii. Request authorizing the County Judge to sign Agreement for Approval of Bexar County Emergency Services District #P between the County of Bexar ("COUNTY") and City of San Antonio ("CITY") pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sec. 775.014 and accept all negotiated conditions found within. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
9:30 a.m. i. Presentation from University Health President and CEO George Hernandez on Bexar County's current COVID19 climate to include an update on the Delta variant. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez) ii. Ratification of two (2) purchase orders, one to Clear Channel Outdoor and one to TXC Texas Creative Ltd., DBA Texas Creative (SBE, WBE), in the combined amount of $319,517.74 to conduct a three-month COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign for residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities due to the area's significant rise in positivity rates attributed to the Delta variant; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Monica Ramos)
10:00 a.m. i. Public Hearing on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $864,255 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. ii. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2021-22 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); execution of the Certifications and Assurances document by the County's Chief Executive Officer; permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approve and execution of a collective bargaining agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, with a term of August 10,2021 through September 30,2025, that addresses wages, hours and conditions of employment for uniformed officers of the Bexar County Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order to Conduct the Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch polling places; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; 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 for Saturdays and Sundays for the November 2, 2021 Election; i. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board and appointing Presiding Judge; j. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Awarding the renewal of a revenue-generating contract with San Antonio Snack & Vending, L.P. to provide vending concession services in the estimated annual revenue commission of $44,252.37 through May 31, 2022; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Approval and execution of the FY 2020-2021 Management Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Department of Family Services, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, in the amount of $1,138,094 from the General Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and the Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Reinvestment Zone Number Two City of Schertz, Texas extending the term of the Zone by 14 years to 2041, expanding the zone by 123 acres and increasing the County's participation rate from 58% to 80%. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action relating to the Bexar County Annex Building located at 203 W. Nueva and fronting on San Pedro Creek. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action relating to a rebate for Bexar County employees of their 2021 medical insurance premium payments, not to exceed $1,000, subject to employee eligibility and presenting evidence of complete COVID-19 vaccine by December 15, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/ Trish DeBerry)
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. 75. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Moses Lozano v. Bexar County, Texas ii. Texas State LULAC et al. v. Bruce Elfant et al. iii. Vote.org v. Jacquelyn Callanen et al. b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which 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. Demand: Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC ii. Demand: Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
1. Opening Prayer: Bishop Steve Fender, Livingway Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately. Items 8 - 23, 25 - 65, 67
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Highway Emergency Response Operation (HERO) Program Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), approved December 1,2020. b. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Reimbursement of Lost Vacation, Sick, and Deferred Compensation Time, or Pay in 2020; COVID-19 Forced Leave. c. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2021-DSABC-Class-02 (Jonathan Garza) to proceed to Step 1. d. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2021-DSABC-Class-02 (Kevin Hodgkinson) to proceed to Step 3. e. Notice of Monies Owed to Aramark and Demand for Payment. f Bexar County Sheriff s Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (July 19, 2021). g. Citation directed to County Judge, The Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Allen Castro PhD vs. Bexar County Government, Case No. 2021-CI-12946. h. Notice of Claim submitted by The Law Offices of Tyler & Perry, Re: Guillermo Trevino. i. Notice of Claim submitted by and Re: Frarrkie Nealy #1714921. j. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) forMarch31,2021. k. Filing for record various Social Services Resiliency Program agencies identified to receive Coronavirus Relief Funds and approved by Commissioners Court on October 6, 2020. l. Filing for record various Arts & Culture Resiliency Program agencies identified to receive Coronavirus Relief Funds and approved by Commissioners Court on November 10, 2020. m. Proposed FY2022-2023 Initial Budgets for Bexar Community Supervision and Correction Department. n. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C, Re: Demotion of Investigator Jesus De Luna. o. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Eric Ramos PLLC, Re: Laura Garcia. p. Notice of Claim submitted by and Re: Kiera Mathis. q. Citation directed to Judge Nelson Wolff, Plaintiff s First Amended Petition, Re: Veronica Garcia vs. Lorenzo R Medrano Et Al, Case No. 2021-CI-13231. r. Summons in Civil Action directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Vote.Org vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. 5:21-CV-00649-JKP. s. Summons in Civil Action directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Texas State Lulac; Voto Latino vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. l:21-CV-00546-LY. t. Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief directed to Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Administrator Bexar County Elections Department et al, Re: Vote.Org vs. Jacquelyn Callanen, in her official capacity as the Bexar County Elections Administrator, et al, Civil Action No. 5:21-CV-649. u. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the submission of tax rates to Bexar County by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, July 13,2021 and Wednesday, July 14,2021.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to negotiate and enter into necessary agreements with Arena Project Developer LLC or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof memorializing the terms of the County's $15,000,000 contribution to the Human Performance Campus project in exchange for a park donation from US Real Estate Limited Partnership to the County and related commitment of Community Arena Management Ltd. or an affiliate or subsidiary thereof to operate the same. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
9:15 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Granting of Petition to establish the Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 9 and to order an election on November 2, 2021 to confirm the district's creation and authorize an imposition of a tax not to exceed 10 cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the district. ii. Request authorizing the County Judge to sign Agreement for Approval of Bexar County Emergency Services District #P between the County of Bexar ("COUNTY") and City of San Antonio ("CITY") pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sec. 775.014 and accept all negotiated conditions found within. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
9:30 a.m. i. Presentation from University Health President and CEO George Hernandez on Bexar County's current COVID19 climate to include an update on the Delta variant. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez) ii. Ratification of two (2) purchase orders, one to Clear Channel Outdoor and one to TXC Texas Creative Ltd., DBA Texas Creative (SBE, WBE), in the combined amount of $319,517.74 to conduct a three-month COVID-19 vaccine public awareness campaign for residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities due to the area's significant rise in positivity rates attributed to the Delta variant; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Monica Ramos)
10:00 a.m. i. Public Hearing on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $864,255 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. ii. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2021-22 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); execution of the Certifications and Assurances document by the County's Chief Executive Officer; permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approve and execution of a collective bargaining agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, with a term of August 10,2021 through September 30,2025, that addresses wages, hours and conditions of employment for uniformed officers of the Bexar County Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order to Conduct the Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch polling places; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; 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 for Saturdays and Sundays for the November 2, 2021 Election; i. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board and appointing Presiding Judge; j. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Awarding the renewal of a revenue-generating contract with San Antonio Snack & Vending, L.P. to provide vending concession services in the estimated annual revenue commission of $44,252.37 through May 31, 2022; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Approval and execution of the FY 2020-2021 Management Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Department of Family Services, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021, in the amount of $1,138,094 from the General Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and the Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Reinvestment Zone Number Two City of Schertz, Texas extending the term of the Zone by 14 years to 2041, expanding the zone by 123 acres and increasing the County's participation rate from 58% to 80%. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action relating to the Bexar County Annex Building located at 203 W. Nueva and fronting on San Pedro Creek. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action relating to a rebate for Bexar County employees of their 2021 medical insurance premium payments, not to exceed $1,000, subject to employee eligibility and presenting evidence of complete COVID-19 vaccine by December 15, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/ Trish DeBerry)
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. 75. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Moses Lozano v. Bexar County, Texas ii. Texas State LULAC et al. v. Bruce Elfant et al. iii. Vote.org v. Jacquelyn Callanen et al. b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which 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. Demand: Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC ii. Demand: Aramark Correctional Services, LLC