THE STATE OF TEXAS S CITY OF BROWNSVILLE S COUNTY OF CAMERON S  MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, held int the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor ofthe Brownsville City Hall-Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, on Tuesday, January 07,2020, at 5:00 P.M. with the following members present:  JUAN "TREY" MENDEZIII JOHN F. COWEN,JR. ROSE GOWEN NURITH GALONSKY PIZANA JESSICA TETREAU JOEL MUNGUIA BEN NEECE NOEL BERNAL HELEN RAMIREZ ELIZABETH WALKER BRYANT WALKER RENE DE COSS GRISELDA ROSAS ABSENT  Mayor COMMISSIONERS AtLarge "A" At-Large "B" District1 District2 District 3 District 4 CITY MANAGER DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM CITY SECRETARY  NONE  CALL TOORDER 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 of the City  Secretary on January 03, 2020.  b) Invocation  Pastor Brad Burkes from Embassy oft the Spirit Church led the invocation.  Pledge of Allegiance  United States Pledge and Texas Pledge.  Mayor Juan "Trey" Mendez, II, led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge.  d) Proclamations  Ernesto Lopez  (Commissioners. J. Tetreau/J. Munguia)  The proclamation was read and presented by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau.  Minutes January 07, 2020- - Page 1 of7    e) Presentations  The Challenge-RGV (Public Health Department)  Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Public Health Director, invited the community to attend The Challenge RGV, which will take place on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Brownsville Public Library-Main Branch located at 2600 Central Blvd., and at the Brownsville Public Library-Southmost Branch located at 4320 Southmost Blvd., as well as on Saturday, January 11,2020, at the Linear Park located at E. 7th Street and Harrison.  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  No one signed up: for Public Comment Period.  Consent Agenda Items listed were considered to be routine by the City Upon motion by Commissioner Rose Gowen seconded by Commissioner Jessica  Commission and was approved by one motion.  Tetreau and carried unanimously, Consent Agenda Items were approved. a) Approval of the Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of December 03, 2019. b) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting ofl December 10, 2019.  c) Toacknowledge the following travel expenses:  Employee Edward E. Guerrero Fire Roberto Baez William Yun Monica Tellam Michelle Otero Yolanda Perez Juan Velez Constanza Miner Angel Sanchez Omar Ochoa  Department Office of Strategic Office of Strategic Office of Strategic Parks Parks Planning Planning Planning Planning  Destination San Marcos, TX Hurst, TX Hurst, TX Hurst, TX Wheeling, WV Wheeling, WV Baltimore, MD Fort Worth, TX Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL  Date Jan. 19-22,2020 Jan. 22-24, 2020 Jan. 22-24, 2020 Jan. 22-24, 2020 Jan. 12-17,2020 Jan. 12-17,2020 Jan. 12-19,2020 Jan. 08-10,2020 Jan. 20-22,2020 Jan. 20-22, 2020  d) Consideration and ACTION to approve a Change Order to TxDOT Boca Chica Boulevard Raised Median Project Contract in the amount for $209,901.14, as e) Consideration and ACTION: to award at term contract Bid# #CTP-03-1220, fort the purchase and delivery of traffic paint for the City of Brownsville Engineering/Public Works Department in the amount not to exceed $65,000, as Consideration and ACTION to award Bid #CBT-04-1220, for the Construction oft the Belden Trail Phase III Project to Villarreal Construction, in the amount of  budgeted.  budgeted.  $289,038.30, as budgeted.  Minutes January 07, 2020 - Page2o of7    g) Consideration and ACTION to authorize the Brownsville Police Department to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for the acceptance of a grant award for the Multi-Agency Inter-jurisdictional South Texas Auto Theft Enforcement Task Force between the City of Brownsville, Texas, the City ofl McAllen, Texas, the h) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-061, to rezone: from Dwelling A"(DA) to Dwelling "G" (DG) forLot 9, Block 7, Villa Maria Gardens Subdivision, located at 432 West Washington APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-062, to rezone from Dwelling "G" (DG) to Apartment "H" (AH) for Lots 23 and 24, Block 1, Canyon Valley Replat Subdivision, located at 3704 APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-064-, to allow a restaurant, a Medium Retail (3C) use, in Dwelling "A" (DA) for Lots 40 & 41, La Villita Unit No. 4 Subdivision, located at 313 k) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-065, to rezone from General Retail "H" (4CH) to General Retail "J" (4CJ) for Lots 7 and 8, Block 96, Brownsville Original Townsite, located at 905 APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-066, to rezone from Dwelling "A"(DA) to Dwelling "G" (DG) forLot 2, Block 76, West Brownsville Addition, located at 1815 West Madison Street.  City ofl Pharr, Texas and the City of] Edinburg, Texas.  Street. (District 4)  Menchaca Court. (District 4)  Manzano Street. (District 1)  East Adams Street. (District 4)  (District 4)  PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2019- 1664, annexing territory to the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas and extending the boundaries of said City; and adopting a service plan. Ms. Ana Hernandez, Planning & Redevelopment Assistant Director briefly explained the proposed ordinance noting that the City of Brownsville had submitted a petition for voluntary annexation to the City of Brownsville for 95 acres located in Cameron County, along Southmost Boulevard and South Indiana Avenue. Ms. Hernandez further noted that the property is located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), currently unpopulated and is the present site oft the Brownsville Police Department training facility and future site of  at tactical training center.  A brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Upon motion by Commissioner Rose Gowen seconded by Commissioner Joel  Munguia and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  Minutes January 07, 2020 - Page 3 of7    Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that Ordinance Number 2019-1664, be adopted at: first reading, annexing territory to the City ofE Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas and extending the boundaries of said City; and adopting a service plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously. 2. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number2020- 1569-A, amending Chapter 102 "Utilities" and which provides for Electric, amending Sections 102-204 and 102-218 to provide for adjustments to Electrical Service Rates, Fees and Chargers for Municipal Street Lighting and Private Security Lightning; and providing a severability clause and effective date. Mr. Leandro Garcia, Brownsville Public Utilities Chief Finance Officer, briefly informed the Commission oft the proposed ordinance noting that the study ofr restructuring and revision of charges for streetlights and private security lightning, including fixtures utilizing light-emitting diodes (LED) and anticipating future conversion of all municipal  streetlights to LED technology, as recommended by Black & Veatch. A briefdiscussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Upon motion by Commissioner Rose Gowen seconded by Commissioner Jessica Commissioner Rose Gowen moved that Ordinance Number 2020-1569-A, be adopted at first reading, amending Chapter 102 "Utilities" and which provides for Electric, amending Sections 102-204 and 102-218 to provide for adjustments to Electrical Service Rates, Fees and Chargers for Municipal Street Lighting and Private Security Lightning; and providing a severability clause and effective date. The motion was seconded by  Tetreau and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau and carried unanimously.  ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  3. Consideration and ACTION to award Bid #CMB-70-1219, to Argio Roofing & Construction for the Roof & Window Replacement for the Children's Museum of Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the award for Bid #CMB-70-1219, to. Argio Roofing & Construction for the Roof& Window Replacement for the Children's Museum ofBrownsville, in the amount of $658,000.00, as budgeted, be approved. The motion was  Brownsville, in the amount of $658,000.00, as budgeted.  seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  Minutes January 07, 2020 - Page 4 of7    4. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-001, authorizing the approval and ratification of amendments to the Bylaws of the Greater Abriefdiscussion ensued amongst the Commission regarding the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) Bylaws, noting that the Commission had approved the changes that were presented at the previous meeting and did not need to ratify the motion. 5. Consideration and ACTION on allocation of funding for Crossroads Interactive Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez, Director of Government & Community Affairs, briefly informed the Commission that the dates that have been allocated for the festival would be from February 24-26, 2020. He further noted that he was requesting approval from the Commission to allocate funding for the festival in the amount of$100,000.00; $50,000.00 from the Brownsville Convention Visitors Bureau (BCVB) and $50,000.00 from the  Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC).  No action taken. Festival.  Parking Meter Fund.  Brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Commissioner Ben Neece moved that the allocation of funding for Crossroads Interactive Festival, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose  Gowen and carried unanimously.  6. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-003, to amend Resolution Number 2019-091, authorizing the execution of an advanced funding agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Texas Department of Transportation for Hazard Elimination/Safety Project Off-system. As per City staff, agenda item would be discussed at the next scheduled City  Commission meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS  7. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2019-109, to remove and appoint a member(s) to the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC). Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana expressed concern in regards to the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) absentee report that was provided to the Mr. Mario Losoya, GBIC Executive Director briefly explained to the Commission the  |Tabled 12-10-19]  Commission within the packet.  absentee report.  Briefdiscussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Minutes January 07, 2020- - Page 5 of7    Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana moved to remove Pedro Cardenas from the Greater Incentives Corporation (GBIC) Board. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Ben Neece and carried as follow: Ayes: Commissioners Galonsky Pizana and Neece  Nays: Commissioners Tetreau, Cowen, Jr., Gowen, Munguia and Mayor Mendez 8. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-002 to appoint a member(s) to the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of  Brownsville Board of] Directors. TABLED 12/10/2019 Resolution Number 2020-002 was approved as follow:  Commissioner Rose Gowen moved to appoint Linda Ufland to the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Brownsville Board ofDirectors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau and carried unanimously. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau would appoint a member at the next scheduled City  Commission meeting.  9. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-004, to appoint or Commissioner Ben Neece moved to appoint Guillermina Manjarrez to the Transit Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana 10. Consideration and ACTION to create an Environmental and Conservation Task Mr. Noel Bernal, City Manager briefly informed the Commission that City Staff was seeking direction from the Commission on the creation of an Environmental and Conservation Task Force. Mr. Bernal further noted that thej purpose oft the task force would be to explore measures for improving upon the City's existing environmental and  reappoint member(s) to the Transit Advisory Committee.  and carried unanimously.  Force.  conservations efforts based on best practices in these respective areas. Brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the creation of the Environmental and Conservation Task Force be: approved. Thei motion was seconded' by Commissioner Nurith  Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously.  Minutes January 07, 2020 - Page 6of7    EXECUTIVE SESSION  Upon motion by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana, seconded by Commissioner Joel Munguia and carried unanimously, the Executive Session convened at 6:13 p.m. to A) Deliberation of personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074(1) of the Texas Government Code, related to the evaluation of a public officer or employee, to Upon conclusion of] Executive Session, Mayor Juan "Trey" Mendez, III, convened the Regular meeting at 6:59 p.m. There was no action taken in Executive Session. POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION A) Deliberation of personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074(1) of the Texas Government Code, related to the evaluation of a public officer or employee, to  discuss the following item:  wit, City Attorney Rene De Coss.  wit, City Attorney Rene De Coss. Tabled 12-10-2019  No action taken.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon duly made  motion the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Approved this 4th day of  February Juan Mayor  2020.  AK  Attest:  Griselda Rosas Interim City Secretary  Respectfully submitted by: Yolanda Galarza-ldmimistratihe. Office of the Cily Secretary  SECHETI  Supervisor  I  BROWI  Minutes. January 07, 2020- - Page 7of7