April 14, 2015 Regular Meeting

City of Uvalde
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
6:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor
Margaret Palermo - District 1
John H. Flores, Jr. – District 2
Rogelio M. Munoz – District 3
Stephen E. Balke – District 4
Ernest W. “Chip” King, III – District 5
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CITY OF UVALDE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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WELCOME
4A.
Welcome Uvalde High School Mock City Council Students and Sponsors.
5.
OATH OF OFFICE
5A.
Oath of Office and Introduction of New City Manager:
Vincent DiPiazza
6.
5B.
Oath of Office and Introduction of New Police Officers:
Beco Diaz
Roberto Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
5C.
Oath of Office and Introduction of Code Enforcement:
Rick Lara
Jovita Maldonado
Pablo Limones
APPOINTMENT
6A.
Consider and act on confirmation and approval of the Mayor’s reappointments to
the Opera House Advisory Committee, pursuant to Article II, Section 13, of the
City Charter:
Linda Koehl Linda Ramon Karen Barnes Logan Garnett Mario Rangel -
7.
Reappointment
Reappointment
Reappointment
Reappointment
Reappointment
MINUTES
7A.
Consider and act on the Minutes of the March 24, 2015 Regular City
Council Meeting.
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8.
CITIZEN’S INPUT
8A.
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.
9.
BILLS
9A.
Consider and act on payment of bills over $5,000.00 from March 25, 2015
through April 10, 2015.
10.
PROCLAMATIONS
10A. Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
10B.
Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2015 as National Library Week.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING
11A. Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Santa Perez, applicant,
for a Zone Change from a Business 2 to Residential 3 to use as a residential
property. The property is located at 1106 West Main St., NCB 247, Fairground
Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 5, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas.
12.
REPORT
12A. Report by Police Chief Eric Herrera on the Uvalde Police Department’s
Annual 2014 Report.
12B.
13.
Report by Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager on the status of the Skate Park
construction and scheduled Grand Opening.
NEW BUSINESS
13A. Consider and act on a request of Kyle Graham, Youth Minister - Getty St. Church
of Christ for use of the Willie De Leon, Jr. Civic Center at a discounted rate
starting Sunday, June 28th through Thursday, July 2, 2015 to be used by several
area churches to promote a summer event (HOTT Days) for teens and families
who will serve and work rehabilitating homes and public areas in the Uvalde
Community.
13B.
Consider and act on the request of Santa Perez, applicant, for a Zone Change
from a Business 2 to Residential 3 to use as a residential property. The
property is located at 1106 West Main St., NCB 247, Fairground Subdivision,
Block 2, Lot 5, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas.
13C.
Consider and act on an application for Outside the City Limits water services
for Bruce Kingsbery for property located at 220 Sage Lane, Uvalde, Texas 78801.
13D.
Consider and act on an application for Outside the City Limits sewer services
for Fausto and Alicia Contreras for property located at 508A and 508B Commerce
Lane, Uvalde, Texas 78801.
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13E.
Consider and act on a grant agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department and the City of Uvalde for the Municipal Pool Improvement Project.
13F.
Consider and act on a three year Lease Agreement between the City of Uvalde
and the Uvalde Youth Baseball Little League.
13G
Consider and act on a two year Membership Agreement between the Cooperative
Teamwork & Recycling Assistance and the City of Uvalde for the sale of
recyclable materials.
13H.
Consider and act on settlement of unpaid paving assessment liens.
13I.
Consider and act on a Resolution Supporting Public Notices in Newspapers.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
Certificate: I certify that the above and foregoing notice was posted in compliance with
551.043, Texas Government Code at _____ p.m. on April 10, 2015.
Vince DiPiazza, City Manager
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. 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.
CERTIFICATION
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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 10th day of
April 2015 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.
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Susan M. Conley, City Secretary
I certify that the attached agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from the City
day of April, 2015.
of Uvalde City Hall glass public notice cases on the
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Title: ____________________________________
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF UVALDE
CITY OF UVALDE
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BE IT REMEMBERED, that the City Council of the City of Uvalde, Texas, met in a Regular
Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, with the following members present:
Don McLaughlin, Jr.
Rogelio Munoz
Margaret Palermo
John H. Flores, Jr.
Stephen E. E. Balke
Ernest W. “Chip” King, III
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Also present:
Vince DiPiazza
Joe Cardenas
Jeff Ulmann
Susan Conley
Debra Stifflemire
Forrest Anderson
Eric Herrera
John Meyer
Richard Williams
Susan Anderson
Juan Zamora
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Knight & Partners
City Secretary
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Middle Rio Grande 911 Director
Uvalde Police Chief
Lieutenant Uvalde Police Department
Uvalde Fire Chief
Director of Planning & Community Development
Director of Utilities and Sanitation
Agenda Item No. 1 – Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Don McLaughlin, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2 – Invocation
Councilman Stephen E. Balke gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item No. 3 – Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item No. 4 - Minutes
4A.
Consider and act on the Minutes of the March 10, 2015 Regular City
Council Meeting.
Councilman Stephen E. Balke made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting on March 10, 2015. Councilman Chip King seconded the
motion. Mayor Pro Tem Rogelio Munoz abstained from the vote.
Motion carried 5-0-1.
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Agenda Item No. 5 – Citizen’s Input
R. Patrick Williams, a citizen, addressed the City Council about changing
the municipal code concerning irrigation meters. He explained that the
Edwards Aquifer Authority mandated that cities implement means of water
conservation. The City approved the requirement for a second meter for
irrigation systems. Mr. Williams explained that there is a way to piggyback
off the existing meter to avoid cutting up the streets to set a new meter.
Agenda Item No. 6 - Bills
6A.
Consider and act on payment of bills over $5,000.00 from March 5, 2015 through
March 18, 2015.
Motion made by Councilman Chip King to approve the bills over $5,000.
Councilman John H. Flores, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 7- Appointment
7A.
Consider and act on confirmation and approval of the Mayor’s appointment
Alyssa Freier to the Uvalde Housing Authority, pursuant to Article II, Section 13,
of the City Charter.
Motion made by Councilman Stephen E. Balke to approve the Mayor’s
appointment of Alyssa Freier to the Uvalde Housing Authority. Motion was
seconded by Councilman John H. Flores, Jr. Motion carried 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 8 – New Business
8A.
Consider and act on approval of a Water Variance for Afton Bookout to power
wash his driveway located at 1100 N. Park, Uvalde.
Councilman John H. Flores, Jr. made a motion to approve the Water Variance for
Afton Bookout. Councilman Stephen E. Balke seconded the motion. Motion
carried 6-0.
8B.
Consider and act on an Application of Pedro Vega for Outside the City Limits
Utility Service (OCL) water service for property situated at 1803 Fort Clark Road,
Uvalde.
Motion made by Mayor Pro-Tem Rogelio Munoz to approve the Application for
water service to Pedro Vega. Councilman Stephen E. Balke seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
8C.
Consider and act on approval of an Accela Subscription Agreement for Code
Enforcement software.
Motion made by Councilman Chip King to approve the code enforcement software
and the Accela Subscription Agreement. Councilman Stephen E. Balke seconded
the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
8D.
Consider and act on approval of a Lease Agreement with Xerox Corporation for
the Uvalde Police Department Multifunction Printers.
Councilman Chip King made a motion to approve the three year Lease Agreement
with Xerox Corporation for multifunctional printers for the police department.
Councilman John H. Flores, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
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8E.
Consider and act on approval of the purchase of communication equipment and
services from RZ Communications for the Uvalde Police Department.
Motion made by Councilman Chip King for the approval of the purchase of the
communication equipment and services from RZ Communication for the Uvalde
Police Department. Motion was seconded by Councilman Stephen E. Balke.
Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Don McLaughlin, Jr. commended Chief Eric Herrera
and the Uvalde Police Department for the 21.9% reduction of crime in Uvalde
since 2014.
8F.
Consider and act on approval of the renewal of a Lease, Management and
Operating Agreement between the City of Uvalde and the Uvalde Convention &
Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Assistant City Manager, Joe Cardenas and Debra Stifflemire, Executive Director
of the Uvalde Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) addressed City Council
concerning the renewal of a three year lease agreement between the City and the
CVB. Mrs. Stifflemire explained that in order to attract large events to the City it
is sometimes necessary to “buy business” by means of offsetting room charges.
She would like the City to waive the CVB from payment of Civic Center fees on a
case-by-case basis for some of these larger events. Motion made by Councilman
Stephen E. Balke to approve the three year lease agreement between the City of
Uvalde and the Uvalde Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. with the stipulation of
the case-by-case review of the City waiving some room charges at the Civic
Center. Motion was seconded by Councilman Chip King. Motion carried 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 9 – Adjournment
Motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Chip King. Councilman John
H. Flores, Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at
6:28 p.m.
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Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor
Attest:
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Susan M. Conley, City Secretary
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Accounts Payable in Excess of $5,000.00
For Period Ending April 10, 2015
Name
Description
Department
Account Number
Amount
*The following items are completed and/or ready for release upon council approval:
Knight & Partners Attorneys
at Law
General Legal/ HOT
Litigation
February1-28, 2015
General GovernmentProfessional Services
100-12-00-6300
Inv# 1599 – General
$8,116.64
Inv #1600 – HOT
Litigation
$224.98
TAX NOTE ITEMS
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Uvalde prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the equality of
life among out citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Bluebonnet Children’s Center, in Association with National Court Appointed Special
Advocates Association and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas speaks for the best interest of abused and
neglected children who are involved in juvenile courts; and
WHEREAS, more than 66,572 cases of child abuse and neglect were confirmed in Texas in 2014 and more than
135 children in the City of Uvalde suffer from some form of abuse or neglect each year; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among a variety of
entities including but not limited to schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, child protective
services, prosecution agencies, medical professionals, mental health professionals, children’s advocacy centers
and other community-based non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, this effort will give abused and neglected children in our community, and around the country, a
chance for a safe and positive future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor of the City of Uvalde, by virtue of the authority vested
in me, do hereby proclaim April 2015 as:
“Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month”
in Uvalde, Texas, and in doing so, urge all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness and help
prevent child abuse and neglect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Uvalde to
be affixed this 14th day of April, 2015.
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Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, libraries create potential and possibilities within their communities, campuses and schools;
WHEREAS; libraries level the playing field for all who seek information and access to technologies;
WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of every member of their
communities;
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians open up a world of possibilities through innovative STEAM programing,
Makerspaces, job-seeking resources and the power of reading;
WHEREAS, librarians are trained, tech-savvy professionals, providing technology training and access to
downloadable content like e-books;
WHEREAS, libraries support democracy and effect social change through their commitment to provide
equitable access to information for all library users regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National
Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor of the City of Uvalde, by virtue of the
authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim:
“National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Uvalde to
be affixed this 14th day of April, 2015.
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Don McLaughlin, Jr., Mayor
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UVALDE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL 2014 REPORT
By
Chief Eric Herrera
This report is a summary or a snap shot of the activities and data that pertain to the Uvalde Police
Department. All credit goes to the dedicated sworn officers, and non-commissioned staff of the
department, with the goals of improving the quality of life, and reducing the fear of crime.
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March 16, 2015
ANNUAL REPORT ON ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Chief’s Message
Command Staff
Organizational Chart
Gangs and Narcotic Activity
Crime Statistics
School Resource Officer
Operations (Training, Internal Affairs, Calls for Service and Uvalde Dispatch Project)
Police Demographics
Animal Control
SWAT
Use of Force and Pursuit Data
Traffic Citation Data and Body Camera Summary
Employee Recognition Program Officer of the Year
Community Initiatives and Crime Operations
Department Organizational Goals
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Chief’s Message
It is with great pride that I represent the men and woman of the Uvalde Police Department in presenting
the 2014 annual report, and organizational direction of the department. It is the mission of the
department to create a partnership with the community, to combat crime and improve the quality of
life for all of its citizens. Our vision is to provide effective and efficient police services to our citizens, in
the most professional and courteous manner possible by tailoring our operations to meet the needs of
our community. Our organizational core values serve as a rudder for our organization, and of all our
employees. Moreover, the work philosophy focuses on empowerment in order to improve selfownership of the employees.
The courageous officers who work the streets day and night, placing their lives on the line to keep our
community safe. The logo on our patrol cars and uniforms “To Protect and Serve” is not just a decal, but
a true symbol that we take to heart in the brotherhood of law enforcement.
As Uvalde continues to grow in population, and with all of the through traffic of our main roadways of
Highway 90 and Highway 283, the department continues to formulate strategies in collaboration with
other law enforcement agencies and community partnerships. Weekly reviews of crime data are
conducted, and the appropriate resources are reallocated to troubled areas.
The Uvalde Police Department employs 39 officers, 9 tele-communicators, one dispatch supervisor, one
records clerk, one administrative executive assistant, one investigative administrative assistant, one
property inventory clerk, and two animal control officers.
Through dedication and work ethic, the Uvalde Police Department is proud, that this community is an
enjoyable place to live, and it is a privilege to lead the men and women of the department.
Eric Herrera
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Uvalde Police Department’s Command Staff
Lt. Mike Hernandez Investigations
Lt. Mariano Pargas Patrol Operations
Lt. Daniel Rodriguez Patrol Operations
Lt. John Meyer Administrative Staff Support
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Organizational Chart
City Manager
Vince DiPazza
Chief of Police
Eric Herrera
Administrative
Assistant
Gena Salazar
LieutenantOperations
John M. Meyer
Sergeant
Operations
Javier Martinez
Dispatch
Supervisor
Myra Rodriguez
PCO/Fleet
Christy Escobedo
Dispatcher
Laurance Mrtz.
Animal Control
Pete Alvarez
Animal Control
Sammy Ibarra
Lieutenant
Mike Hernandez
Lieutenant - Patrol
Daniel Rodriguez
Sergeant
Evenining Shift
Jerry Martinez
Sergeant
Evenining Shift
Amy Maldonado
Sergeant
Day Shift
Eddie Canales
Sergeant
Day Shift
Daniel Coronado
Detective
Leo Flores
Corporal
Julian Arredondo
Corporal
Gilbert Banda
Corporal
Bobby Ruiz
Corporal
Louis Landry
Dispatcher
Dariela Avila
Detective
Adrian Gonzales
Officer
Ramon Morin
Officer
Vincent Perez
Officer
Hoshi Segura
Officer
Felipe Ramon
Dispatcher
Lydia Martz.
Detective
Shayne Gilland
Dispatcher
Jessica Cantu
Detective
Donald Page
Officer
Gregory Villa
Officer
Ruben Hernadez
Dispatcher
Julie Santos
Detective
Ronald Rodriguez
Officer
Brandon Smith
Officer
Ruben Astran
Dispatcher
Sarah Munoz
Detective
Ruben Ruiz
Officer
Fred DeLaCruz
Officer
Anthony Gonzales
Officer
Roberto Gutierrez
Officer
Vacant
Dispatcher
Lorena Robles
Administrative
Assistant
Lieutenant - Patrol
Mariano Pargas
Angelica Camacho
Sgt.CID
Records Clerk
Juan Martinez. Martha Nicolas
Officer
Officer
Chad Kretschmer Renato Lualemaga
Officer
Officer
Colten Valenzuela Charles Moreno
Officer
Beco Diaz
Officer
Jose Rodriguez
Co. Dispatcher
David Hernandez
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Gang and Narcotics Activity
In the past few years the Uvalde Police Department has dealt with gang activity at different levels of
severity, from Graffiti to Aggravated Assault. The most common street gangs in Uvalde are the Latin
Kings, Maniac Latin Disciples, West Siders, and Surenos. Uvalde is also a resident area for prison gang
members of the Texas Syndicate, Mexican Mafia, Tango Blast, Arian Brotherhood and Arian Circle. The
gangs are linked to crimes of property damage, theft, assault, shootings and extortion, all of which are
highly connected to the drug and fire arms trade.
In 2013 the Uvalde Police Department responded to 62 gang related calls. In 2014 we responded to 42
gang related calls. These calls included fights in progress, aggravated assaults, and drive by shootings.
In 2013 the Department handled 147 Narcotic offenses and seized
Narcotics. (Synthetic Marijuana,
Marijuana
Cocaine
Methamphetamine, and
Pharmaceutical/Prescription Drugs.)
2284.1 grams
596.7 grams
121.9 grams
In 2014 the Department had 153 Narcotic offenses and seized;
Narcotics. (Synthetic Marijuana,
Marijuana
Cocaine
Methamphetamine, and
Pharmaceutical/Prescription Drugs.)
826.86 grams
35.0 grams
96.5 grams
2013
2014
Cocaine
Narcotics. (Synthetic
Marijuana, Methamphetamine,
and Pharmaceutical/Prescription
Drugs.)
Marijuana
Cocaine
Narcotics. (Synthetic
Marijuana, Methamphetamine,
and Pharmaceutical/Prescription
Drugs.)
-63.8%
-94.13%
-20.84%
Marijuana
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UCR Crime Statistics
Part 1 Crime
Statistics
2013
Murder
Sexual Assault
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
Auto Theft
Total
Incidents
Reported
Assigned
Cleared
Suspended
Filed for Prosecution
2014
Percent Change
0
7
8
89
152
805
20
1080
1
5
6
47
148
622
14
843
100%
-28.57%
-25%
-47.19%
-2.63%
-22.73%
-30%
-21.94%
2013
2014
Percent Change
2778
1813
768
811
504
2643
2267
1116
718
635
-4.86%
25.04%
45.31%
-11.47%
25.99%
School Resource Officer Activity 2014
Uvalde Police Department SRO responded to;
239 Calls for Service and took 59 Incident Reports.
41 cases were assigned to him.
12 are Open,
25 were Cleared, and
4 were suspended.
They include
29 Misdemeanors and
4 Felonies,
9 of which are narcotic offenses
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Operations
Training
- Total Training Hours for 2014 (Officers and Dispatchers) = 6,748
- Average of 114 CE Hours per employee
- 9 Officers obtained their Basic Peace Officer license (1 year of service)
- 4 Officers transferred from a Basic Peace Officer License to an Intermediate
Complaints / Internal Investigation
Of the 7 complaints received in 2014, 6 were on UPD Officers (1 on non PD employee).
The 1 non PD employee’s complaint was sustained
Of the 6 complaints received on PD employees, 3 were received from citizens and 3 were internal.
Of the 3 citizen complaints 2 were sustained and the other was unfounded.
Of the 3 internal complaints all were sustained policy violations and were met with corrective action.
Communications
2014 Dispatch Calls
Uvalde PD
Uvalde SO
Sabinal PD
Uvalde EMS
Alamo EMS
Sabinal EMS
Utopia EMS
Uvalde Fire
Sabinal Fire
Knippa Fire
Utopia Fire
Reagan Wells Fire
Concan Fire
Happy Hollow Fire
MONTHLY TOTALS
Jan
1044
223
30
181
3
15
14
48
10
2
6
1
2
0
1579
Feb
945
221
55
170
5
13
5
32
1
1
1
1
1
1
1452
Mar
1042
224
73
196
9
14
12
39
4
1
3
1
7
1
1626
Apr
1172
409
55
303
5
18
15
32
6
8
2
1
3
1
2030
May
1045
415
64
274
3
14
14
33
7
3
3
2
3
0
1880
Jun
1008
246
50
338
4
15
20
34
7
5
5
2
19
2
1755
Jul
1090
287
51
336
3
18
16
36
8
1
2
2
23
2
1875
Aug
1192
304
43
222
3
12
16
29
6
4
3
2
12
2
1850
Sept
1126
273
39
290
1
18
5
27
4
1
1
0
4
1
1790
Oct
1205
610
51
236
3
14
10
17
5
1
1
0
9
0
2162
Nov
965
238
30
234
7
6
15
31
3
2
3
0
5
0
1539
Dec
1063
233
51
169
3
13
10
19
2
5
1
1
3
0
1573
7
019
Yearly Totals
12897
3683
592
2949
49
170
152
377
63
34
31
13
91
10
21,111
Uvalde Communications Upgrade Project
In 2014 the Uvalde Police Department saw the need to expand and upgrade the current
communications center. US Border Patrol Stone Garden funds were utilized by the MRG to
upgrade the existing computer consoles to allow US Border Patrol in the region to communicate
with local Police Departments and Sheriff’s Offices. Along with this upgrade, the department
was able to utilize funds to convert the current police department meeting room to a new
dispatch center. The room was outfitted with ballistic panels and new electrical and data lines
had to be run. The department utilized cubicles obtained from Brooks City Base in San Antonio
to complete the new area which save the City of Uvalde several thousand dollars. Most of the
new computers and equipment have been ordered and received, and some equipment testing
remains to be done, but staff is looking forward to moving into the new center.
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Department Breakdown by Rank and Age
Lieutenants (4)
(1) 31-35 Years Old
25 Years Old
(1) 36-40 Years Old
30 Years Old
(1) 46-50 Years Old
(1) 56-60 Years Old
Sergeants (6) Corporals / Det. (9)
Officers (18) Dispatchers (10)
(1) 26-30 Years Old
(3) 26-30 Years Old
(11) 21-25 Years Old
(8) 18(1) 36-40 Years Old
(1) 31-35 Years Old
(3) 26-30 Years Old
(2) 41-45 Years Old
(2) 46-50 Years Old
(1) 36-40 Years Old
(3) 41-45 Years Old
(1) 46-50 Years Old
(2) 31-35 Years Old
(2) 36-40 Years Old
(2) 26-
Sworn Officer Attrition
2013 – 9 Sworn Officer left employment with UPD / 10 were hired
2014 – 4 Sworn Officers left employment with UPD / 4 were hired
Animal Control
2014 Animal Control
Dogs Euthanized
Dogs died in custody
Dogs claimed by owner
Dogs transferred to UHS
Dogs escaped from pound
Cats Euthanized
Cats died in custody
Cats claimed by owner
Cats transferred to UHS
Cats escaped from pound
Other Animals Handeled
County Calls
Deceased animals picked up
Citations Issued
Jan
17
0
2
17
0
39
0
0
3
0
23
1
37
8
Feb
19
1
8
17
0
38
0
0
6
2
23
3
31
17
Mar
21
0
9
15
0
18
0
1
6
2
11
2
32
29
Apr
23
0
11
11
0
27
0
0
4
0
26
0
40
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May
35
0
6
11
1
36
0
0
4
2
23
1
40
37
Jun
35
1
9
9
0
43
0
0
6
2
16
2
39
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Jul
45
0
8
21
0
26
0
0
3
0
23
3
53
8
Aug
27
0
3
15
0
20
0
0
3
0
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3
42
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Sept
29
0
4
12
0
45
0
0
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2
30
4
40
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Oct
40
0
4
20
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38
0
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6
0
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Nov
30
0
5
10
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44
0
0
4
1
22
3
30
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Dec
24
0
6
15
0
45
0
0
6
0
21
0
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Yearly Totals
345
2
75
173
1
419
0
1
55
11
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Animal Control Officers were provided with new uniforms in 2014, and plans have been made
to increase their levels of training. ACO Sammy Ibarra was hired to replace Eric Weibush who
left employment with the city in 2014. Plans have also been made to update the vehicle
graphics on the AACO’s trucks.
Uvalde Police Department S.W.A.T. Team
Swat Team testing was conducted in October of 2014 and all five (5) applicants passed the testing. New
members will be on probationary status until they have attended all required training and have
demonstrated proficiency as operators.
Qualification and requalification was passed by all current and new members that included physical
testing as well as weapons qualification. All current and new team members passed weapons
qualification with at least a 90% with both long gun and hand gun.
New team members attended Basic SWAT from CM Enterprises which was held at the Middle Rio
Grande Law Enforcement Academy in December. Advance SWAT was attended by the same five
officers in February of 2015.
In total the SWAT Team members alone participated in 800+ hours of training.
Three (3) of the department’s shotguns were retrofitted with tactical accessories to save the department
the expense of purchasing AR-15’s for the additional officers which saved the department over $7000.
In 2014 Lt. Meyer and Sgt. Martinez began researching grants and ways to obtain a newer and larger
vehicle for use by the SWAT Team. In November the head of a local business was contacted and
volunteered to donate one of his delivery vehicles to the department for use by the team. The vehicle is a
2002 Grumman P31 delivery van and will be much better suited to the needs of the team.
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The team also obtained new tactical uniforms for training and call out responses. The former uniforms
were almost three years old and really showing wear, and the new uniforms are much more conducive to
the early morning hours that most of the operations occur.
2014 Uvalde Police Department Use of Force
Report
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(12) Use of Force cases in 2014
- 10 in compliance with policy
- 2 out of compliance with policy (investigation
conducted / discipline issued)
- (5) Incidents involved the display of a Taser X26
/ only 2 actual deployments
- (1) use of O.C. spray
- Remaining (6) cases involved physical force to
affect an arrest (i.e. Escort hold, takedown,
pressure points)
2014 Uvalde Police Department Pursuit Report
(7) Vehicle Pursuits occurred in 2014
- No patrol vehicles were damaged as a result of a pursuit.
- All pursuits were short in duration and were limited to only a few minutes.
- No pursuits left the city limits of Uvalde
- No pursuits were considered “high speed”
- All pursuits were in compliance with policy
Citations, Warnings and Arrests
Accidents 2013: 258
Accidents 2014: 329
27% Increase
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Citations 2013: 3891
Warnings 2013: 7087
Citations 2014: 5560
42% Increase
Warnings 2014: 10454
47% Increase
Felony arrests 2013:100
Felony arrests 2014: 91
9% Decrease
Misdemeanor arrests 2013: 366
Misdemeanor arrests 2014: 377
3% Increase
Warrant arrests 2013: 246
Warrant arrests 2014: 247
0.4% Increase
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Citations
Warnings
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200
0
Wolfcom Vision Body Camera
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The Uvalde Police Department is pleased to announce that we have recently purchased and are
awaiting the delivery of thirty-eight Wolfcom vision body cameras. The Wolfcom camera is a 3
in 1 multifunctional device. It is a video recording device, a digital photo device, and a voice
recording device. The Wolfcom camera also has a 120 degree high quality wide angle lens that
can be rotated up or down allowing the officer to point the camera in the correct direction
according to his/her height or stature. The hope is that body cameras will increase accountability
and transparency at a time when tension is growing between communities and local police
departments, especially in the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Mo. and Staten Island. Having
body worn cameras will not only improve the behavior of the officers, but the citizens as well,
because they know that they are being recorded. Another hope is that body worn cameras will
reduce the number of complaints and litigations filed against the Uvalde Police Department.
Body cameras will also provide supervisors with valuable, real-time data to use to provide
coaching, training, and feedback for professional improvement. Additionally, body cameras will
provide credible recorded evidence to highly sensitive cases that “in dash” cameras don’t see.
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2013 Accidents
2014 Accidents
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400
350
300
250
Misdemeanors
200
Felonies
Warrants
150
100
50
0
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2014
DEPARTMENT LETTER OF COMMENDATION
OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2014
Sergeant Eduardo “Eddy” Canales #308
It is a privilege to honor Sergeant Canales for being selected as Officer of the Year 2014 of the
Uvalde Police Department for the City of Uvalde, Texas. Sergeant Canales is currently assigned
as a patrol sergeant and as such, is the department’s first point of contact of authority with the
public, and within the department’s staff. Sergeant Canales has certainly set the bar high in
many areas of what a peace officer, and a supervisor should excel to.
Moreover, Sgt. Canales epitomizes the cornerstone of leadership which is “lead by example.”
On a regular basis, Sgt. Canales has made numerous quality narcotic arrests throughout the year,
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and is on the top tier of work productivity in terms of traffic enforcement, driving while impaired
enforcement and police work in general.
Despite having personal loss in his life, he has excelled under conditions of adversity and this is
a credit to his character as a man, and as a supervisor. He projects leadership qualities such as
weighing the facts, setting the example, making critical decisions under pressure and so on. It is
quite clear that department personnel look up to him for advice and guidance; he serves as a
mentor to the younger officers and contributes greatly to the mission of the police department.
Furthermore, Sergeant Canales is always professional in his interactions with the public, and this
promotes the public trust with their police department. He is also involved with the community’s
youth as he serves as a baseball coach. It should also be noted that he maintains his uniform
appearance to a high standard in that it is always clean and pressed, and leather highly shined.
Sergeant “Eddy” Canales embraces the department’s mission statement and is a reflection of the
agency’s core values. His self-discipline, fortitude, and commitment to do the right thing is to be
commended.
Therefore, it is an honor and pleasure to have Sgt. Eduardo Canales #308 be selected as Officer
of the Year for 2014!
Respectfully,
Eric Herrera
Community Policing Initiatives of 2014
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April: Officers interacted with students of UCISD, numerous presentations.
May: Truck Route Violations.
June: Community Events Low Riders Show, school escorts and apartment meeting.
July: Education/Prevention (radio, television and newspaper) on leaving children
unattended in cars in the heat.
August: School Zone safety by education and enforcement.
September: Teens in the Driver Seat Program, tobacco stings (grant), crime prevention
(pamphlets targeting hunters leaving guns in vehicles) and a lock down drill at High
School.
October: National Night Out, Halloween Safety Tips and child fingerprinting.
November: Extra patrol on business’s via a crime suppression operation and parades.
December: Teens in the Driver’s Seat Program, and tobacco sting grant,
Police Operations
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Two Sex Offender Operations with Texas Department of Public Safety and US Marshalls
Office.
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Crime Suppression Operation over the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year’s.
Felony Warrant Round Up with US Marshalls Office.
It should be noted that many mini-police operations were conducted throughout the year
targeting, thefts, burglaries and criminal mischiefs. Moreover, there were three criminal
mischief crime “waves” where juveniles numerous car windows and slashed many vehicle tires
causing thousands of dollars in damage and inconvenience to owners. Arrests were made in each
episode.
Moreover, unfortunately, Uvalde’s only homicide case for 2014 involved a city employee who
was a victim. While the city employee was working on a city street, victim was run over by a
vehicle and the driver of the vehicle fled from the scene. Shortly afterwards, the suspect was
arrested for failure to stop and render aide and manslaughter. Case is pending with the District
Attorney’s Office.
UVALDE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2015 ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
January 26, 2015
1. In the continuance of promoting public safety, the department will work towards increasing
traffic enforcement by two percent. Moreover, the department will endeavor to increase driving
while impaired arrests by 20 percent, and the reduction of accidents by five percent.
Additionally, a proactive stance on addressing commercial vehicle traffic by enforcement of
appropriate state statues. These goals will be accomplished by a comprehensive strategy of the
following, but not limited to: directed enforcement, public service safety advisory’s, coordination
with Texas Department of Transportation, and additional deployment of personnel.
2. The department will take a proactive stance in increasing warrant service by ten percent. The
strategy will be fluid, and encompass increased communication with dispatch, joint efforts with
allied law enforcement agencies, and the increase of information with the investigative division.
Moreover, directed warrant operations for outstanding traffic warrants of our municipal court, and
directed criminal and fugitive warrant operations. In furtherance, the department will be proactive
with the news media in releasing information on fugitives.
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3. The Investigative Division will endeavor to increase its clearance rate of assigned cases by three
percent. This will be accomplished by tailoring case load, improve case and time management,
closer interaction with the prosecutor’s office, and having patrol officers assigned to
investigations. Additionally, increase of service on the execution of search warrants by thirty
three percent. Strategy to be fluid and proactive by interviewing all narcotic arrestees, developing
informants and other tactics.
4. The department firmly believes in training in order to promote professionalism, therefore, a
concerted effort to have personnel obtain their next level of higher peace officer certification. In
continuance, the Uvalde SWAT team will increase its tactical training. Additionally, the
completion of the 911 dispatch project, issuance of patrol rifles to all personnel, and begin the
Texas Best Practice Recognition Program certification.
5. The department will be taking a proactive goal in addressing and reducing citizen complaints by
five percent. The strategy will be by training, employee performance plans, and proper
supervision and quality control audits.
The Uvalde Police Department firmly believes in being a proactive organization, and is goal orientated.
As Chief of Police, I would like to thank the staff and personnel for their input on these viable and
achievable goals. Moreover, it is with pride that the department as a whole contributed to the 2014
Annual Report.
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First Baptist Church-Uvalde
220 N. High
Uvalde, TX 78801
March 26, 2015
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to you on behalf of Mission Uvalde and several local churches, including First United
Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, Templo Christiano, Baptist Temple, Getty St. Church of
Christ, Family Worship Center, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Our mission as a whole is
to mobilize churches and citizens in the Uvalde community to proclaim Christ, build love
and seek unity by serving our neighbor. In order to accomplish this mission, we’re planning
our 2nd annual HOTT Days. This is an event which organizes and provides our teens and
families with opportunities to serve, worship, and play while promoting unity among our churches
and the Uvalde community. Working with and endorsed by the City of Uvalde and Uvalde County
we plan to have this event specifically, to rehabilitate homes and public areas in the Uvalde
community. These activities will be provided to the underprivileged and elderly in Uvalde at
absolutely no cost to the home owners.
Sunday, June 28 through July 2 we will be hosting this event, HOTT Days (Helping Out The
Town). During HOTT Days, we will be having breakfast, dinner and an evening worship service
each day, in addition to the work being done throughout the day. By hosting the event, we will
incur large expenses, due to the cost of food, work supplies, and the costs of hosting the large
number of teens and families that will participate. Any help towards these expenses would be
very much appreciated, especially as we view this effort as a way for people and businesses in
the Uvalde community to give back to others in our community.
Thank you for considering our request. If you feel compelled to contribute, please find
information regarding a donation on the following page. If you have any questions or need further
information, please feel free to contact us at any of the contact points below.
Sincerely,
Kyle Graham, for Mission Uvalde
Youth Minister
Getty St. Church of Christ
200 S. Getty St.
830-278-5659
Ana Almaraz
Youth Leader
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
408 Ft. Clark
830-2794119
Ralph Huerta
Assoc. Pastor of Youth & Education
First Baptist Church
220 N. High St.
830-278-6283
Tony Gruben
Pastor
Baptist Temple Church
620 E. Main St.
830-275-6991
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Donation Form
Thank you for your donation to Mission Uvalde’s HOTT Week. We are excited to be partnering
with you to love our neighbors, right here, in Uvalde! Your donation is tax deductible, therefore,
we will be sending receipts for your donation. (Please note, for your donation to be tax
deductible, the donation CANNOT be marked for a specific item/program)
Please, fill out the following form and mail it, with your donation, in the envelope provided.
Name:___________________________________ Position:_____________________________
Business Name:________________________________________________________________
Business Address:______________________________________________________________
Business Phone:___________________________ EMail:_______________________________
Amount of Donation:
$25 ____
$100 ____
$50 ____
$150 ____
$75 ____
$200 ____
Other: $___________
(If paying by check, please make check to First Baptist Church-Uvalde)
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF UVALDE
CITY OF UVALDE
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Members Present:
Members Absent:
Caroline Jones-Chairman
Mario Valdez
Kelly Faglie
Joe Suarez
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Paul Martinez
Marco Garcia
Jimmy Williams (Alt)
Lydia Moss (Alt)
Lauren Nolasco (Alt)
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Uvalde, Texas, meeting of April 7, 2015, was
called to order by Chairwoman Caroline Jones at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consider and act on the minutes of March 3, 2015, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Rodrigo Rodriguez and second
by Paul Martinez. Motion passed 7 – 0.
III.
CITIZEN’S INPUT
There was one person wanting to speak but choose to speak during the public hearing
of the case.
IV.
Public Hearing
Case File 8 – 15 PZ
Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Santa Perez, applicant, for a Zone
Change from a Business 2 to Residential 3 to use as a residential property. The property is located
at 1106 West Main St., NCB 247, Fairground Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 5, City of Uvalde, Uvalde
County Texas.
a) Open Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Alonzo Garcia, who owns Big Al’s Sports Bar, expressed that he is against having it re-zoned
because he does not want to have children running around during the hours he has his business
opened. He stated he already has one residential to the left and doesn’t wish to have another to the
right.
Santa Perez stated the reason she wants to change the zone is because of the cost of electricity. She
would like to use the building for when her family members come to town they can use it instead of
renting a hotel.
b) Citizens Comments
No other persons were present to speak either for or against this case.
c) Close Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m.
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d) Reconvene meeting for discussion and decision on application
There was discussion between the board members about the frontage of highway 90 west being a
Business zone and it shouldn’t be changed to a Residential zone. One board member did not find
there be an issue since there are currently other residential homes near the location. A motion was
made by Joe Suarez and seconded by Paul Martinez to deny the zone change. Motion carried 6-1.
V.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Joe Suarez and second by Rodrigo Rodriguez to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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CHAIRMAN
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Jovita L. Maldonado
Code Enforcement Officer
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CASE SUMMARY
CASE FILE # 8-15PZ
SITUS:
1106 West Main
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NCB 247, Fairgrounds Addition, Block 2, Lot 5.
CASE PENITION:
Santa Perez is requesting for a zone change from a Business 2 to
Residential 3 to use as a residential property.
Arial View
This is a B-2 zone and the business is set on one, lot size is 50’ x 140’ or 7,000 square feet lot.
Properties behind the business are all zone Residential 3 and the property on the corner lot of West Main
and North Claudia is zone as a Residential 4.
See Street view on back of paper.
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Street View
The view is from West Main Street front side of business.
There were 16 certified letters mail out (including owners).
__10___ green cards received signed.
_____ letters received unclaimed.
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