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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Leopoldo Polo Martinez owner of A-1 Rooter Disinfecting Service for their assistance in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community by offering free disinfection services to small, locally owned businesses.
VI.2. Recognizing Fire Chief Guillermo Heard, firefighter/paramedic Jerry Soto, and all Fire department volunteers assisting and spearheading the Save Our Seniors Homebound Program that has vaccinated 822 homebound elderly citizens.
Items VII.1 - VII.9
Items IX.12 & IX.13
X.14. 2021-O-054 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster for an additional month, through March 19, 2021; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Items XI.15 - XI.27
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item XII.34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional funding for the participation on the project "La Frontera with Pati Jinich" in coordination with other public and private entities in both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, that will highlight the attractions of the region and will promote both communities during prime time on PBS and other streaming services, in an additional amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a total of $80,000.00. Funding available in the Hotel Motel Tax Fund.
Item XII.41. Consideration to renew the six-month (6) supply contract FY18-001 with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $80,000.00 for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Department. All lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period; price changes will be governed by an index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area of those companies published in the daily publication of Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget.
Item XII.46. Motion to accept, establish and to implement the Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan rates for employees who retire after March 1, 2021 providing for severability; and providing for an effective date as prescribed in Collective Bargaining Agreements.
XIII.61. Presentation on the Bridge Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.A.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to investigate and create, if necessary, a needs assessment and feasibility plan for digital connectivity across the entire City, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.58. Consideration to ratify Purchase Order #332381 issued to Graybar Electric, San Antonio, Texas, for an additional amount of $22,631.48 to the current contract amount of $568,927.71. This is the second Change Order for this contract. The new total amount for this purchase order is $591,559.19. Funding available in the Utilities Department Water Construction Fund.
XII.50. 2021-R-048 Adopting the Laredo & Webb County Active Transportation Plan as Appendix "C" of the Comprehensive Plan.
XIII.60. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XVI.73.C.1, XVI.73.C.2, XVI.73.F.1 & XVI.73.G.3
XIII.63. Discussion and presentation on the status of the City of Laredo/Webb County Detox Center.
XVI.73.F.2. Discussion with possible action to have the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee review and recommend changes to the Hazmat ordinance to have distance requirements from any schools as part of the requirements for the Hazmat permit with the Environmental Services Department, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.G.1. Discussion with possible action to survey street lighting needs of all streets in District 8 not already included in the AEP major corridor lighting project, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.G.2. Discussion with possible action to amend downtown parking ticketing practices in order to promote downtown business commerce, and to revert the parking cutoff time back to 6 p.m., to implement a “boot” or towing initiative for overnight parking after 3 a.m., and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIV.69. Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the Economic Development Performance and Program Agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Outlet Shoppes, LLC and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XV.70. - XV.72
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
VIII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a tract of land containing approximately 91.64 acres, more or less, out of and part of Porcion 38, Abstract 472, Tadco Sanchez, Original Grantee, as conveyed to J.E. Moore, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District), B-3 (Community Business District) to R1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and st aff does not support the application. ZC-003-2021 District I
XVI.73.D.1. Discussion with possible action requesting an inquiry on the hiring process of the Laredo Fire Department, specifically after the Civil Service requirements have been met (evaluation day), and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
XVI.73.I.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Laredo BLJ Land, LLC. for Las Fincas Subdivision, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.I.2. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to obtain a traffic study for the extension of turning lanes of Lomas Del Sur and South Zapata Hwy and Hwy 359 and Concord Hills, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.I.3. Discussion with possible action to assist the Laredo Regional Food Bank in a food distribution on possible future date, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.H.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Speed hump on 2400 Alegria Speed hump on 2500 Alegria Speed hump on St Luke Between St. Margaret and South Ejido Speed hump on 400 West Century Dr.
XVI.73.C.3. Discussion with possible action to provide a credit or relief on water bills due to the water blackout caused by the sever winter weather and instructing the City Manager to explore the creation of an Emergency Assistance Fund for residents experiencing burst pipes, and any other matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments
Items VII.1, 2, & 4 - 11
XIII.59. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.62. Discussion with possible action an annual Strategic Planning session for staff and City Council, tentatively set for March 26-27, 2021; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.64. Discussion with possible action on setting a date for the mid year budget update.
XIII.65. Status update and presentation on the Public Input Survey for the FY 21-22 Budget, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.67. Status report on property tax collections and delinquencies; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items IX.13 & XII.2.41
XVI.73.A.2. Discussion with possible action on a status and progress on the Hospital District Committee and the proposed City-County Joint Committee, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.B.1. Discussion with possible action on supporting resolution for the proposal of a development for affordable rental housing located near the southwest quarter of International Boulevard and Springfield Avenue named Avanti Legacy Springfield. Avanti Legacy Springfield has advised the City that it intends to submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the 2021 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. The City will pledge to reduce Building Fees in the amount of $500.00, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XVI.73.E.1. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on our street paving program, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.E.2. Discussion with possible action directing City Manager to authorize staff to develop an MOU or launch a coordinated program with TAMIU's Small Business Development Center and Mile One in an effort to increase the number of 8A federally certified small businesses in Laredo and to increase the number the State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses in the City, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.60. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.
Feb 22, 2021 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Leopoldo Polo Martinez owner of A-1 Rooter Disinfecting Service for their assistance in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community by offering free disinfection services to small, locally owned businesses.
VI.2. Recognizing Fire Chief Guillermo Heard, firefighter/paramedic Jerry Soto, and all Fire department volunteers assisting and spearheading the Save Our Seniors Homebound Program that has vaccinated 822 homebound elderly citizens.
Items VII.1 - VII.9
Items IX.12 & IX.13
X.14. 2021-O-054 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster for an additional month, through March 19, 2021; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Items XI.15 - XI.27
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item XII.34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional funding for the participation on the project "La Frontera with Pati Jinich" in coordination with other public and private entities in both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, that will highlight the attractions of the region and will promote both communities during prime time on PBS and other streaming services, in an additional amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a total of $80,000.00. Funding available in the Hotel Motel Tax Fund.
Item XII.41. Consideration to renew the six-month (6) supply contract FY18-001 with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $80,000.00 for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Department. All lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period; price changes will be governed by an index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area of those companies published in the daily publication of Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget.
Item XII.46. Motion to accept, establish and to implement the Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan rates for employees who retire after March 1, 2021 providing for severability; and providing for an effective date as prescribed in Collective Bargaining Agreements.
XIII.61. Presentation on the Bridge Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.A.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to investigate and create, if necessary, a needs assessment and feasibility plan for digital connectivity across the entire City, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.58. Consideration to ratify Purchase Order #332381 issued to Graybar Electric, San Antonio, Texas, for an additional amount of $22,631.48 to the current contract amount of $568,927.71. This is the second Change Order for this contract. The new total amount for this purchase order is $591,559.19. Funding available in the Utilities Department Water Construction Fund.
XII.50. 2021-R-048 Adopting the Laredo & Webb County Active Transportation Plan as Appendix "C" of the Comprehensive Plan.
XIII.60. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XVI.73.C.1, XVI.73.C.2, XVI.73.F.1 & XVI.73.G.3
XIII.63. Discussion and presentation on the status of the City of Laredo/Webb County Detox Center.
XVI.73.F.2. Discussion with possible action to have the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee review and recommend changes to the Hazmat ordinance to have distance requirements from any schools as part of the requirements for the Hazmat permit with the Environmental Services Department, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.G.1. Discussion with possible action to survey street lighting needs of all streets in District 8 not already included in the AEP major corridor lighting project, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.G.2. Discussion with possible action to amend downtown parking ticketing practices in order to promote downtown business commerce, and to revert the parking cutoff time back to 6 p.m., to implement a “boot” or towing initiative for overnight parking after 3 a.m., and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIV.69. Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the Economic Development Performance and Program Agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Outlet Shoppes, LLC and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XV.70. - XV.72
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
VIII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a tract of land containing approximately 91.64 acres, more or less, out of and part of Porcion 38, Abstract 472, Tadco Sanchez, Original Grantee, as conveyed to J.E. Moore, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District), B-3 (Community Business District) to R1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and st aff does not support the application. ZC-003-2021 District I
XVI.73.D.1. Discussion with possible action requesting an inquiry on the hiring process of the Laredo Fire Department, specifically after the Civil Service requirements have been met (evaluation day), and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
XVI.73.I.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Laredo BLJ Land, LLC. for Las Fincas Subdivision, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.I.2. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to obtain a traffic study for the extension of turning lanes of Lomas Del Sur and South Zapata Hwy and Hwy 359 and Concord Hills, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.I.3. Discussion with possible action to assist the Laredo Regional Food Bank in a food distribution on possible future date, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.H.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Speed hump on 2400 Alegria Speed hump on 2500 Alegria Speed hump on St Luke Between St. Margaret and South Ejido Speed hump on 400 West Century Dr.
XVI.73.C.3. Discussion with possible action to provide a credit or relief on water bills due to the water blackout caused by the sever winter weather and instructing the City Manager to explore the creation of an Emergency Assistance Fund for residents experiencing burst pipes, and any other matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments
Items VII.1, 2, & 4 - 11
XIII.59. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.62. Discussion with possible action an annual Strategic Planning session for staff and City Council, tentatively set for March 26-27, 2021; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.64. Discussion with possible action on setting a date for the mid year budget update.
XIII.65. Status update and presentation on the Public Input Survey for the FY 21-22 Budget, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.67. Status report on property tax collections and delinquencies; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items IX.13 & XII.2.41
XVI.73.A.2. Discussion with possible action on a status and progress on the Hospital District Committee and the proposed City-County Joint Committee, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.B.1. Discussion with possible action on supporting resolution for the proposal of a development for affordable rental housing located near the southwest quarter of International Boulevard and Springfield Avenue named Avanti Legacy Springfield. Avanti Legacy Springfield has advised the City that it intends to submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the 2021 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. The City will pledge to reduce Building Fees in the amount of $500.00, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XVI.73.E.1. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on our street paving program, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.73.E.2. Discussion with possible action directing City Manager to authorize staff to develop an MOU or launch a coordinated program with TAMIU's Small Business Development Center and Mile One in an effort to increase the number of 8A federally certified small businesses in Laredo and to increase the number the State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses in the City, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.60. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.
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