THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF BROWNSVILLE S COUNTY OF CAMERON S  S  MINUTES ofal Regular Meeting ofthe City Commission ofthe City ofBrownsville, Texas, held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., with the following members present via Webex htps/prownsyllewehescomhomoylle/phpMID-m25298eldélasad58214d5346c3  Teleconference Meeting by logging on at: Meeting Number: 966490472  JUAN "TREY" MENDEZI III JOHNE.COWENJR. ROSE GOWEN NURITH GALONSKY PIZANA JESSICA TETREAU JOEL MUNGUIA BEN NEECE NOEL BERNAL HELEN RAMIREZ BRYANT WALKER RENE DE COSS GRISELDA ROSAS ABSENT:  Mayor COMMISSIONERS AtLarge "A" At-Large "B" District1 District 2 District3 3 District 4 CITY MANAGER DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM CITY SECRETARY ELIZABETH WALKER - ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER  CALLTO ORDER a) Roll Call  A quorum being present, Ms. Griselda Rosas, Interim City Secretary, read the call to order to consider the matters as posted and filed for the record in The Office  ofThe City Secretary on April 17,2020.  b) Invocation  Pastor Brad Burkes from Embassy ofthe Spirit Church led the invocation.  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD  No one signed up for Public Comment.  WORK SESSIONS  A) COVID-19 Updates (Public Health Department)  Minutes April21, 2020 - Page 1 of6    Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Public Health Department Director and Mrs. Michelle Jones,  Epidemiologist briefly informed the Commission oft the following:  As of April 20, 2020, 1,258 tests were administered with 56% insured and 72 people tested positive and 1,125 were negative with 117 results pending Strategies implemented are averaging about five cases per day and the There were no deaths reported and the department was working towards  44% uninsured  majority of the cases fall under "linked to previous".  "flattening the curve".  Ms. Odee Leal, Emergency Management Administrator briefly updated the Commission that the Emergency Operation Center was currently operating virtually  and pursuing the reimbursement oft three (3) grants as follow:  The Texas COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4485) from FEMA Reimbursement The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant, which is open The assistance tol Firefighters Grant Program, in which the City had already Ms. Leal further noted that the City would continue reaching out to the State or  Grant  for cities and counties allocated $110,000  other grant opportunities as they become available.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  Consent Agenda Items listed were considered to be routine by the City Upon motion by Commissioner Ben Neece seconded by Commissioner rose Gowen  Commission and was approved by one motion.  and carried unanimously, Consent Agenda Items were approved. a) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of. January 21,2020. b) Approval oft the Minutes oft the Regular Meeting ofl February 04, 2020. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-029 to endorse the use of public funds for incentives, educational initiatives, and promotional activities to increase community participation in the 2020 Census. d) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2020-1569-B, concerning Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Utilities" and which provides for Electric; amending Sections 102-199(B) and 102-204(A) of Chapter 102 to be consistent with resolutions of the Public Utilities Board recommending amendments to correct and conform non-rate provisions related to Municipal Street Lighting and Private Security Lighting APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2020-1485-E, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18-Buildings and Building Regulations, by repealing and replacing Article III - Building Code, Section 18-116 - Adopted, Article VI - Electricity, Section 18-301 - Adopted,  Services; and providing a severability clause.  Minutes April 21,2020 - Page 2 of6    Article VII - Mechanical Code, Section 18-626 - Adopted, Article VIII - Plumbing Code, Section 18-656 Adopted, Article IX Gas Code, Section 18- 686 - Adopted, and by creating Article XIII - Existing Buildings; and dealing APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2020-235.93, to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 348-Zoning, Article VII-Supplementary District Regulations, by repealing and: replacing Section 348- g) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2020-235.94, to amend the Code ofOrdinances, Chapter 348-Zoning, Article. IV- Use Districts, by adding Section 348-126.-Use District Exemptions to Division 1-Generally; and by repealing Division 5-Professional Office Use District (1C), Division 6-Light Retail Use District (2C), Division 7-Medium Retail Use District (3C), Division 8-General Retail Use District (4C); and by repealing and replacing Division 9-Light Commercial Use District (5C) and Division 10-Medium Commercial Use District (6C) to create a newly established Division 9-Light Commercial District (C-1) and Division 10-Heavy Commercial District (C-2);  with related matters.  1381-Off-street Parking, and dealing with related matters.  and dealing with related matters.  ITEMS FOR: INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  1. Consideration and ACTION to approve Third Amended Declaration of Local  State Disaster for Public Health Emergency.  Ms. Helen Ramirez, Deputy City Manager briefly informed the Commission on the changes emphasized in the Third Amended Declaration, which included the parks to reopen while amenities remain closed, facial coverings required for all individuals over the age of five in public settings, bingo establishments and libraries to remain closed. Commissioner, Jessica Tetreau moved that the Third. Amended Declaration ofLocal State Disaster for Public Health Emergency, be approved. The motion was seconded 2. Consideration and ACTION to award the Anacua Street and Naranjo Road Pavement, Sidewalk, Driveway and Drainage Improvement Project to the lowest responsible bidder Total Commitment Construction, in the amount of $2,810,332.75, as budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital improvement Plan (CIP), and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract. Doroteo Garcia, Assistant City Engineer briefly informed the Commission of the proposed agenda item noting that Total Commitment Construction (non-local bidder) A brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission and after some concerns and deliberation from Commissioner Ben Neece; the bid was: redirected to a local bidder G Commissioner Ben Neece moved that the Pavement, Sidewalk, Driveway and Drainage Improvement Project be awarded to G & T Paving. The motion was  by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  presented the lowest bid.  &TPaving who came within the 5% of the lowest bid.  seconded by Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried as follow:  Minutes April 21, 2020 - Page 3 of6    Ayes: Commissioners Neece, Gowen, Cowen, Jr., Munguia, Galonsky Pizana and  Mayor Mendez  Nays: Commissioner Tetreau  3. Consideration and ACTION to award an agreement for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services to Gonzalez Engineering and Surveying Incorporated for the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Street Reconstruction in District 2, in the Doroteo Garcia, Assistant City Engineer briefly explained the proposed agenda Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that an agreement for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services, be approved and awarded to Gonzalez Engineering and Surveying Incorporated for the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Street Reconstruction in District 2, int the amount of$200,850, as budgeted. Thei motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously. 4. Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2019.  amount of $200,850, as budgeted.  item.  Mr. Lupe Granado, Finance Director introduced Mr. Quentin Anderson representative from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC whom briefly informed the Commission oft the concluded, based on the audit, that there was a reasonable basis for rendering an unmodified opinion that the City ofBrownsville's financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, were presented in conformity with general Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana moved that the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2019, be acknowledged. The motion was seconded by Commissioner John F. Cowen and 5. Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) Report regarding emergency assistance efforts provided to Mr. Mariol Lozoya, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation Executive Director briefly informed the Commission of several proposed activities including enrolling in a shared work program, COVID-19 PPE, Supply Chain Recovery and Community Loan Center of RGV. Mr. Lozoya noted that the proposed activities were mainly Ab brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission expressing concern that they would prefer to assist our local retail businesses. The Commission requested that Mr. Lozoya, provide a report to view how the GBIC resources would directly assist our Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) Report regarding emergency assistance efforts provided to businesses in response to COVID-19, be approved. The motion was seconded by  accepted accounting principles.  carried unanimously.  businesses in response to COVID-19.  targeted at large corporations.  local small businesses.  Commissioner John Cowen, Jr., and carried as follow:  Minutes April 21, 2020 - Page 4of6    Ayes: Commissioners Tetreau, Cowen, Jr., Gowen, Munguia, Neece and Mayor  Mendez  Nays: Commissioner Galonsky Pizana  6. Consideration and ACTION to authorize Resolution Number 2020-030 for the filing oft thel Fiscal Year 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Reliefand Economic Security Act (CARES Act) grant application in the amount of $7,599,697 with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operating Administration oft the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code. Commissioner Ben Neece moved that Resolution Number 2020-030 for the filing oft the Fiscal Year 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) grant application in the amount of $7,599,697 with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operating Administration ofthe United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, be approved. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously.  BOARD APPOINIMENIS)  7. Consideration and ACTION to appoint a member(s) to the LGBTQ Task Force. Commissioner Joel Munguia moved to appoint Roy De Los Santos Cuellar to the LGBTQ Task Force. The motion was seconded by Commissioner. Jessica Tetreau and  carried unanimously.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Upon motion by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau, seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously, the Executive Session convened at 7:03 p.m. to discuss A) Consultation with attorney to receive confidential legal advice pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, in connection with the City's rights, duties, privileges, and obligations related to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board under the City of Brownsville Charter Articles I, II, V and VI, in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State. Bar ofTexas clearly conflicts with this chapter. Upon conclusion of Executive Session, Mayor Trey Mendez convened the Regular  the following item:  meeting at 7:47 p.m. There was no action taken in Executive Session.  POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Commission oft the City of Brownsville reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act,  Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code.  Noa action taken.  Minutes April 21, 2020 - Page 5of6    ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon duly made  motion the meeting adjourned at' 7:49 p.m. Approved this 4th day of  August  2020.  Trey Mayor  A  Attest:  Griselda Rosas R Interim City Secretary    Respectfully. submitted by: Jose A. Gonzalez, Refèrence Librarian Office oft the Cily Secretary  FEBRUARY7 1853  Minutes April 21, 2020 - Page 6of6