CITY COUNCIL ROUND-UP: 05/13/25

Connect Del Rio
May 14
6 min read

A New Way to Understand Your City Government Presented by Connect Del Rio

At Connect Del Rio, we believe staying informed should be simple, clear, and accessible for everyone. That’s why we’ve created a new visual breakdown of the latest Del Rio City Council meeting—designed specifically with our community in mind.

This feature brings you a color-coordinated, graphic-rich summary of how your council members voted, who spoke up, and what decisions were made. We’ve included an easy-to-follow system that shows not just the outcome, but who made the first motion.

Here’s how to read it:

🟩 Light Green Hand = The council member who made the initial motion
🟩 Dark Green Hand = The council member who seconded the motion
🟩 Green Circle = The council member who voted in favor
🟥 Red Circle = The council member who voted against

This approach is a first for Del Rio—a new standard for transparency and civic awareness. Whether you regularly attend meetings or you’re just starting to pay attention, this tool is made to help you feel more connected to the decisions shaping our city.

We’re proud to bring this to you. And as always, we welcome your feedback as we continue to evolve how news is delivered in Del Rio.

A
R: 2025-084 - A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Providing for the Reappointment and Confirmation of a Member of the Police Officer’s and Firefighters Civil Service Commission for the City of Del Rio
Council Appointed: David Clay Cohen (name may not be spelt accurately)

B
R:2025-085 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Providing for the Appointment of One Member to the City of Del Rio Board of Adjustment
Council Appointed: Alejandro Pineda (name may not be spelt accurately)

C
R: 2025-092 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas to Approve a Name Change for a Portion of the current “Severiano Perez Park Way” in the City of Del Rio to “Del Rio Skate Garden,”; Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Effectuate the Change in all Print and Other Materials; and Addressing Related Matters

D, E, F, G
d. R: 2025-086 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, to Adopt the 2025 City of Del Rio Water Master Plan and Providing for an Effective Date.

e. R:2025-087 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Adopting the Wastewater Planning Actions Prepared for the City of Del Rio and Providing for an Effective Date.

f. R: 2025 -088 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas to Consider and Adopt a Master Watershed Study Incorporating Updated Findings and Recommendations of ICE
(International Consulting Engineers) and Establishing an Effective Date.

g. R:2025-091 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Adopting the 2025 City of Del Rio Design Manual for the Storm Drainage Facilities and Making the Manual a Requirement of the City of Del Rio's Construction Standards as Defined in Chapter 26 -Subdivisions, Article I. - Subdivision Regulations, Section 26-7. Definitions and Providing for an Effective Date.

DeReus made a motion to post-pone items 8. D 8. E 8. F. 8. G citing that there is much documentation to read through relating to the items and he would like more time to read through them before making a decision. The motion was made and the results are below:

H
R: 2025-089 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Requesting Financial Participation from the Texas Water Development Board; Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Financial Participation; and Making Certain Findings in Connection therewith. (Well Project)

I
R: 2025-090 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Requesting Financial Participation from the Texas Water Development Board; Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Financial Participation; and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith.

A
O:2025-033 An Ordinance of the City Council Authorizing the Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax
("HOT") Revenue Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 351 for Payment to the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce for Services to Advertise and Conduct Solicitations and Programs to Attract Tourists and Convention Delegates to the City of Del Rio, Texas

B
O: 2025-034 An Ordinance for the Approval by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, of Texas Health & Human Services Commission Contract #001001467 to Allow Re-enrollment in the Program that Provides Funds to the City of Del Rioâ€™s Program that Provides Home-Delivery of Meals to the Elderly

C
O:2025-035 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Amending Chapter 14 by Changing the Title from "Health" to "Health and Safety" and by Adding Article VI, "Noise and Sound Level Regulations," to the City of Del Rio Code of Ordinances and Providing a Cumulative and Savings Clause; Providing for Severability; and Declaring an Effective Date.

D C & E
c. O:2025-035 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Amending Chapter 14 by Changing the Title from "Health" to "Health and Safety" and by Adding Article VI, "Noise and Sound Level Regulations," to the City of Del Rio Code of Ordinances and Providing a Cumulative and Savings Clause; Providing for Severability; and Declaring an Effective Date.

d. O:2025-036 An Ordinance of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Amending Chapter 16 "Licenses and Business Regulations," by Repealing and Deleting Article IV, "Loudspeakers" from the City of Del Rio Code of Ordinances; Providing a Cumulative and Savings Clause; Providing for Severability; and Declaring an Effective Date.

e. O:2025-037 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Amending Chapter 17 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by Repealing and Deleting Article III, "Mufflers; unnecessary noise" from the City of Del Rio Code of Ordinances; Providing a Cumulative and Savings Clause; Providing for Severability; and Declaring an Effective Date.

Councilwoman Gutierrez cited that specific wording in this ordinance may concern citizens like Vehicles playing loud music etc. and stated that the citizens should have a chance to speak on the topic. Ultimately she suggested that the item be postponed along with the items connected to it including the previous motion C. Council voted and the results are below:

F
O:2025-038 An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Approve Change Order No. 2 for $268,910 from Tetra Tech for the Cienegas Realignment Evaluation and Design for the Northside Sanitary Sewer Outfall Trunkline Project.

CONSENT AGENDA
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action.

A. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
- April 22, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
- April 29, 2025 - Special Meeting Minutes

B. Quarterly Investment Report ending March 31, 2025

EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council will Reconvene into Regular Session upon Conclusion of the Executive Session and May Recall any Item Posted for Executive Session for Action, as Necessary.

a. Executive Session on matters covered by Sec. 551.071 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code relating to the City’s legal duties and obligations about the Meet and Confer Agreement and negotiations between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Professional Firefighters Association; and the Collective Bargaining Agreement and negotiations between the City of Del Rio and the Del Rio Police Officers Association

b. Executive Session on matters covered by Sec. 551.071(1)(A) of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – consultation with city attorney regarding contemplated litigation: Paymo Group LLC d/b/a The Good Bar.

c. Executive Session on matters covered by Sec. 551.071(2) of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code 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 the Texas Open Meetings Act – Employee 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

d. Executive Session on matters covered by Sec. 551.072 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – deliberation regarding the lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person:

Multipurpose Facility
Baseball/Softball Fields

e. Executive Session on matters covered by Sec. 551.072 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – deliberation regarding the purchase or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person: