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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS: Hector R. Luevano - Mayor Ernest Santos - District 1 Donald "Mac" McLaughlin, III– District 2 Eloisa R. Medina – District 3 Constantine "Con" Mims, III – District 4 Ernest W. “Chip” King, III – District 5 Page 1 of 16  CITY OF UVALDE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00P.M.,TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 E. MAIN ST. UVALDE, TX 78801 AGENDA Page 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CITIZENS INPUT Citizens are requested to sign up prior to council meeting if requesting time to address council. Presentations will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. 5. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member requests an item be removed and considered separately). 5 - 10 5.A. Consider the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. Minutes Jan. 13, 2026 Regular Council meeting 11 5.B. Consider payment of bills over $5,000.00 from month day, year through month day, year. Bills over $5000 1-27-2026 5.C. Consider approval of the Mayor's appointment of the following individuals to the following boards pursuant to Article II, Section 13, of the City Charter. Board of Adjustment: Joe Mariscal - chair, Reyes Lopez, Sergio Porras, Grace Rodriguez, Mario Valdez, Thomas Sanchez - alternate Building Standards: Jesse Aguirre - chair, Joe Strickland, John Yeackle, Jon Anfinsen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Javier Magana 6. NEW BUSINESS 12 - 13 6.A. Consider approval of final Pay request (#7) in the amount of $59,009.04 to Alvin E. Stock Contractors, LLC for work performed through January 12, 2026 on PWS Well No. 5 Improvements Project. Alvin Stocks Well 5 Project final pay estimate 14 6.B. Consider approval of a grant application resolution for the Regional Crisis Negotiator Unit Equipment Project fiscal year 2027. Page 2 of 16  Resolution Regional CNU equipment FY27 15 6.C. Consider approval of a grant application resolution for the Operation Loan Star Project fiscal year 2027. Resolution Operation Lone Star FY27 16 6.D. Consider approval of the purchase of a new folding machine for utility billing. Business of the Council Report - Business of the Council Report-26-002 - Pdf 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 7.A. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and 551.072 (real estate) and section 551.087 (economic development) regarding a contract for sale of real property belonging to the City of Uvalde on Howard Langford Dr.. 8. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 8.A. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into regular session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 9. ADJOURNMENT Certificate: I certify that the above and foregoing notice was posted in compliance with 551.043, Texas Government Code at 4:00 P.M. on Jan. 21, 2026. _____________________________________ Joe A. Cardenas, City Manager In this Notice of Open Meeting, the posting of an agenda item as a matter to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that matter in open session if it is otherwise appropriate to discuss the matter in executive session. If, during the discussion of any agenda item, a matter is raised that is appropriate for discussion in executive session the council may, as permitted by law, convene into executive session to deliberate on the matter. The posting of an agenda item as a matter to be discussed in executive session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that matter in executive session. The council may discuss in open session any matter for which notice has been given in this notice of open meeting including an agenda item posted for executive session. In no event, however, will the council take action on any agenda item in executive session, whether it is posted for open or executive session discussion. City Hall Municipal Building is wheelchair accessible with accessed and special parking available on the West Side of the Building. The Council Chamber is accessible by elevator to the second floor. Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to meeting time by calling City Hall (830) 278-3315. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the attached agenda of meeting of the City of Uvalde City Council is a true and correct copy and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on two glass public notice cases at City Hall, readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the 18 day of April 2026 and will remain so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Page 3 of 16  ___________________________________ Joe A. Cardenas, City Manager I certify that the attached agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from the City of Uvalde City Hall glass public notice cases on the ____ of ___________ , 2026. ______________________________Title: ______________________ Page 4 of 16  MINUTES Regular Council Meeting 6:00 PM - Tuesday, January 13, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers The Regular Council of the City of Uvalde was called to order on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following members present: COUNCIL Mayor Hector Luevano, Con Mims, Don McLaughlin, Eloisa Medina, PRESENT: Ernest "Chip" King, and Ernest Santos COUNCIL ABSENT: STAFF City Manager Joe Cárdenas, Director of Planning & Development Susan PRESENT: Anderson, Code Enforcement Officer Jose Saucedo, Building Official Richard Lara, Chief of Police Homer Delgado, Assistant Chief of Police Michael Davis, Building Inspector Rafael Arias, and HR Manager Larissa Rodriguez 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. REPORT 4.A. Update by Joe Strickland on Rotary Splashpad Project. 5. CITIZENS INPUT Citizens are requested to sign up prior to council meeting if requesting time to address council. Presentations will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member requests an item be removed and considered separately). 6.A. Consider the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular City Council meeting. 6.B. Consider payment of bills over $5,000.00 from December 5, 2025, through January 9, 2026. 6.C. Consider approval of the Mayor's appointment of the following individuals to the following boards pursuant to Article II, Section 13, of the City Charter. Page Page51ofof16  Opera House Advisory: Barbara Chase, Caitlynn Cumbie, Ben Elliott, Gregory Knapp, Sharon Pope, Joey Trevino, Alexa Wells Planning & Zoning: Matt Visel - chair, Gabriela Anfinsen, Gilbert Limones, Lydia Moss, Rosemberg Risa, Jose Suarez, Walter Tidwell Historic Preservation: Nancy Bennett - chair, Rosy Arrellano, Olga Charles, Debbie Esser, David Mancha, Joe Strickland, Dianne Trevino, Ben Elliott - alternate 6.D. Consider removal of Vince Di Piazza and Sonia Hernandez as signers on all First State Bank accounts. 6.E. Consider removal of Andrew W. Hagen, Daniel S. Rodriguez, and Sorayda Arellano Sanchez from the safety deposit boxes at First State Bank and adding Joe A. Cardenas and Sasha M. Ricks. Motion to approve consent agenda items 6A-6E made by Councilperson Chip King. Motion seconded by Councilperson Con Mims. Motion carried 5-0 with one abstention. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING MATTERS 7.A. CASE FILE 01-26PZ Consider request from Jose Flores, applicant, for a zone change from Residential 3 to Residential 2a to remodel current structure into a duplex. The property address is 703 S. Camp St., NCB 236 MCGLASSON SUBDIVISION BLK 3 LOT 18A, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. a) Staff comments b) Public hearing c) Reconvene meeting for discussion and decision on application Code Enforcement Officer Jose Saucedo presented the staff comments on this case. Twenty-two certified letters were mailed out with 14 received, 6 unclaimed and 2 still out. No replies were received in favor or against the application. The Planning and Zoning Commission passed this application 7-0. Councilperson King questioned staff regarding the process of permits and inspections because the building appears to already be a duplex. Building Official Richard Lara said that the plans we received appeared to be a single family home, but as construction began it was apparent that a second kitchen, stairway and other features not needed in a single family home were being built. He stopped construction and required the removal of the second stairway and kitchen and the opening of the walls to create one dwelling. A certificate of occupancy was not issued for this structure and it is unclear if the owners have made any changes since the last inspection. The owner said that he applied for the zone change to make it legally two dwellings. Councilperson King asked that staff followup with an explanation of procedures. He then made a motion to approve which was seconded by Councilperson Mims. The motion carried 5-0 with one abstention. 7.B. CASE FILE 02-26PZ Consider request from Andy Gonzales Jr., applicant, for a zone change from Residential 2 to Residential 2a to build a duplex. The property Page Page62ofof16  address is 205 W. Canales St., NCB 247 FAIRGROUNDS SUBDIVISION BLK 6 LOT 11, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. a) Staff comments b) Public hearing c) Reconvene meeting for discussion and decision on application Mr. Saucedo presented the staff comments on this case. Seventeen certified letters were mailed out to property owners with 12 received, 4 letters unclaimed and one still out. Four letters were returned against the application. The Planning and Zoning Commission passed this application 7-0.The Public hearing was opened at 6:51 p.m. Mr. Gonzales showed plans and drawings of how he plans to situate the building and parking. He commented that he measured the street and it is 30' wide and should allow parking and access by emergency vehicles. Five citizens made comments against the application regarding increased traffic and parking congestion, lack room for onsite parking, access by emergency vehicles, increased noise and questioning whether this would be in line with the City's Comprehensive Plan. There was also concern regarding one unit using the alley as a primary entrance and the possibility that vehicles would block the alley. The City Attorney explained the 20% rule that requires the Council to have a super majority vote to overturn the written protest of the property owners. The four letters received in opposition total more than 20% of those sent out so in order to approve this application 5 council members would have to vote in favor. The public hearing closed at 7:18 p.m. Council Member Con Mims made a motion to deny the application seconded by Council Member Eloisa Medina. The motion carrried 6-0. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.A. Consider approval of updated grant resolutions for the Governor's Office grants to UPD. Assistant Police Chief Mike Davis explained that these four resolutions were previously approved but the Governor's office is asking that we change the City Manger on the resolution from Mr. Di Piazza to Mr. Cardenas. Councilperson Ernest Santos made a motion to approve the four resolutions seconded by Councilperson Chip King. The motion carried 6-0. 8.B. Request Grant Application Resolution for Approval for Crisis Assistance and Emergency Support Team Project fiscal year 2027 Davis explained that the previous resolutions were for grants that have been received. This resolution is for an application for the 2027 Crisis Assistance and Emergency Team Project. Councilperson Santos asked if there was matching required. Davis responded that there was not matching and that this was Federal pass-through money. Councilperson Chip King made a motion to approve the resolution seconded by Councilperson Don McLaughlin. The motion carried 6-0. 8.C. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Uvalde CISD and Uvalde Police Department. Page Page73ofof16  Police Chief Homer Delgado explained that the previous Memorandum of Understanding had been written by UCISD. This MOU was drafted by the Uvalde Police Department, reviewed by our City Attorneys and approved by the UCISD Board. Councilperson Ernest Santos made a motion to approve the MOU seconded by Councilperson Con Mims. The motion carried 6-0. 8.D. Consider an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Uvalde and Uvalde Memorial Hospital for the use and maintenance of the baseball and soccer practice fields. City Manager Joe A. Cardenas explained that this Interlocal Agreement that was proposed at the December 9th meeting. The Hospital is waiting on the City's agreement to begin building the practice fields. The issue that was raised about responsibility for closing the gates each day has been addressed and City staff will handle that task. Councilperson Chip King made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement seconded by Councilperson Medina. The motion carried 6-0. 8.E. Consider a resolution for grant application submitted by the Uvalde Southwest Neighborhood Association for the construction of a bathroom facility at De Leon Park. Mr. Cardenas explained that this item had been presented at the December meeting and met with approval of the Council. This resolution is what is needed for the grant to be awarded. The preliminary plans have been approved by Texas Historical Commission reviewers. Simon Ortiz from the Southwest Neighborhood Association stated that the project plans are being finalized and the money needed for the project has been secured. There are no matching fund requirements. Councilperson Ernest Santos made the motion to approve the resolution seconded by Councilperson Don McLaughlin. The motion carried 6-0. 8.F. Consider donation of playground equipment for El Bigote (Mustache) Park from Kaboom Playspace. Parks and Recreation Manager Gloria Resma stated that KABOOM! has secured funding for the El Bigote Park in the Stardust Subdivision from the Kate Marmion Foundation. This agreement is all that is needed to begin the planning for the park which anticipates an April build. A motion to accept the donation was made by Councilperson Chip King and seconded by Councilperson Don McLaughlin. The motion carried 6-0 8.G. Consider request from Joe Strickland for outside the city limits utility services, the property is located at 2811 Hwy 83. Mr. Cardenas explained that this request was previously denied because there was only a 2" line on Hwy. 83 N which did not have the capacity to service this location. He also explained that we were waiting on information from a water study before extending more OCL services. Mr. Strickland has been informed that we can put a meter at the intersection of Knox St. and Rio Grande St. but he will need to run the water line from his property to that location along Knox St. at his expense. Councilperson Don McLaughlin made a motion to approve the request seconded by Councilperson Con Mims. The motion carried 6-0. Page Page84ofof16  8.H. Consider approval of pay request #4 in the amount of $37,304.13 to Alvin E. Stock Contractors, LLC. for work performed through December 23, 2025, on the Regional Behavioral Crisis Center Sanitary Sewer project. Mr. Cardenas stated that this project is nearly complete and will provide sanitary sewer for the Kirk Farm development with the first connection being the Behavioral Crisis Center. Councilperson Chip King made a motion to approve the pay request seconded by Councilperson Eloisa Medina. The motion carried 6-0. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.A. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to discuss settlement of litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, related to the Robb Elementary School incident on May 24, 2022. 9.B. Convene into executive session pursuant to section 551.071 regarding consultation with attorney regarding consultant contract. 9.C. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberations regarding real property including the assignment of the Southstar lease. Council entered into Executive Session at ________ 10. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.A. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, The City Council will reconvene into regular session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. Council reconvened into open session at 8:28 p.m. to consider action if any on matters discussed in executive session. Agenda item 9A: no action taken. Agenda item 9B: no action taken Agenda item 9C: Mayor Hector Luevano stated that the original leases had not been given to council prior to the meeting and he would prefer that council be able to review the lease ahead of time. He also questioned the need to move so quickly on this item. Councilperson Ernest Santos expressed that this new lessee would provide a benefit to our community. Councilperson Chip King stated that there were no changes to the lease and that at renewal council could review and make changes. This item was strictly to reassign an existing lease. Councilperson King made a motion to reassign the leases for Jim Miller Aircraft Painting and Southstar Aircraft Interiors to GlacierCap Holdings LLC. The motion was seconded by ____________. The motion carried 5-1. Page Page95ofof16 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor City Secretary Page Page 106ofof16 Page 11 of 16 Accounts Payable in Excess of For the period ending Jan 23, 2026 Requesting Approval to RELEASEpayment "‘ "‘ "‘ The [0110 wing payments are being held and will be released upon :1ppro val "‘ ** AMOUNT DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT DEPT. ‘ Safe Industries . $12,608.16 Annual pump testing and Fire Mario 3 . preventive maintenance on Unit 7 Pollution Control Services $6,776.00 Coliform, Fecal for Dec 2025 Sewer Juan Z a ” " ' m cap? "W”E'Jdred "sfééfsé’éfsé &77VispoMEornmission 2623'Ask kWater Rig’ or nlmmstha a ‘ ~ ‘ Troilo Ream & Davidson $ 6, 722.00 II-L‘3Ml Generalegal feesDec , 2025" Gen.Govt i Sasha Garza ” ” ‘ ' ' W H‘e'ii‘Siiéxas sizaésios» ; "Répdiiéié?niisom"WW”" Cb‘iiéé‘iién‘10662 , I I 561er 1 , _ _. .m, _ my.” _ , - M- - .. we. . i , = I g l 5 l 5 I i I Page 12 of 16 Page 13 of 16  Resolution 2026 – __ FY27 CITY OF UVALDE PD REGIONAL CRISIS NEGOTIATOR UNIT EQUIPMENT PROJECT Grant #5770201 WHEREAS, the Uvalde City Council (Council) finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Uvalde, Texas (City/Grantee) that the Uvalde PD – Regional Crisis Negotiator Unit Equipment Project be operated for the fiscal year, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept a grant from the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas under the FY2027 Criminal Justice Grant Program for the Uvalde PD – Regional Crisis Negotiator Equipment Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UVALDE, TEXAS, as follows: 1. The Council approves submission of the City’s grant application for its FY27 Uvalde PD – Regional Crisis Negotiator Project Solicitation to the Office of the Governor. 2. The Council agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the Project if required by the State of Texas, FY2027 Criminal Justice Grant Program application. 3. The Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of these state grant funds the City of Uvalde will assure that the lost or misused funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full. 4. The Council designates Joe A. Cardenas, the City of Uvalde City Manager, as the Grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City. 5. The Council designates the City of Uvalde Finance Director, as the Grantee’s financial officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the City. Passed and approved this _____ day of ___________, 2026. Signed by: _________________________ Hector R. Luevano, Mayor City of Uvalde, Texas _________________________ City Secretary City of Uvalde, Texas Page 14 of 16  Resolution 2026 – __ FY27 CITY OF UVALDE PD OPERATION LONE STAR PROJECT Grant #4378305 WHEREAS, the Uvalde City Council (Council) finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Uvalde, Texas (City/Grantee) that the Uvalde PD – Operation Lone Star Project be operated for the fiscal year, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept a grant from the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas under the FY27 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) for the Uvalde PD – Operation Lone Star Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UVALDE, TEXAS, as follows: 1. The Council approves submission of the City’s grant application for its FY27 Uvalde PD – Operation Lone Star Project Solicitation to the Office of the Governor. 2. The Council agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the Project if required by the State of Texas, FY27 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) application. 3. The Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of these state grant funds the City of Uvalde will assure that the lost or misused funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full. 4. The Council designates Joe A. Cardenas, the City of Uvalde City Manager, as the Grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City. 5. The Council designates the City of Uvalde Finance Director, as the Grantee’s financial officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the City. Passed and approved this _____ day of ___________, 2026. Signed by: _________________________ Hector R. Luevano, Mayor City of Uvalde, Texas _________________________ City Secretary City of Uvalde, Texas Page 15 of 16  CITY OF UVALDE P.O. BOX 799, 78802-0799 (830) 278-3315 FAX: (830) 278-2234 BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL SUBJECT: Purchase of a new folding machine PREPARED FOR: City Council members MEETING DATE: January 27, 2026 STAFF CONTACT: Marisa Arreola, Utility Office MEETING TYPE: Regular Council Manager DEPARTMENT/GROUP:Finance MEETING: Regular Council - Jan 27 2026 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Objective: Approve the purchase of a new folding machine Recommended Action: BUDGET INFORMATION: Was this a budgeted item? No If not, where will funds be allocated from? Credit card fees Expenditure Amount: Budget Amount: Annual Cost: One Time Cost: $13,515.50 Vendor Quotes Name of Vendor: Cost: Whitaker Brothers $17,214.00 Pitney Bowes $22,698.00 Paperfolder Co $9,270.00 Quadient $13,515.50 Page 16 of 16