Items VII.1 - VII.9
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz in designating himself to the Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) Selection Committee.
2. Re-appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III of Vidal Cantu to the Ethics Commission.
3. Re-appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Sabas Zapata to the Ethics Commission.
4. Appointment by Ruben A. Gutierrez, Jr. of Carlos E. Flores to the Ethics Commission.
5. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Cristobal Rodríguez to the Airport Advisory Board.
6. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Alejandro Villarreal Facility Naming & Recognition Commission.
7. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Jacob Puig for the Charter Revision Committee.
8. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Alfredo Agredano to the Cemetery Committee.
9. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Teresa Keck to the Ethics Commission.
Items IX.12 & IX.13
12. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to JPG BROS, LLC D/B/A 1-800-JUNKPRO to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for container refuse gathering and disposing services, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and providing for publication and effective date. All waste hauling businesses operating within the City Limits are required to secure a Franchise Agreement with the City of Laredo for use of public streets.
13. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, designating a contiguous graphic area within the City as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.3, City of Laredo, Texas; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for the zone, establishing a tax increment fund for the zone; containing findings related to the creation of the zone, providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance, providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Items XI.15 - XI.27
15. 2021-O-027 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a 3.9628 acre tract out of 15.196 acres of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose Miguel Diaz original Grantee, as conveyed to HFK Development, LLC., located west of Ejido Ave., north of Dolly Richter/Bianka Lane. From R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). ZC-011-2021
16. 2021-O-028 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.233 acres out of a 15.196 acre tract of land more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose Miguel Diaz original Grantee, as conveyed to HFK Development, LLC., located west of Ejido Ave., south of Dolly Richter/Bianka Lane. From R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-012-2021 District I
17. 2021-O-029 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 35, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur, Phase V located west of Ejido Ave., south of Dolly Ricther/Bianka Lane. From R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-013-2021 District I
18. 2021-O-030 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.87 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Dias original Grantee as conveyed to ALS Laredo Holdings, LLC c/o Alejandro E. Villarreal III. From R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-015-2021 District I
19. 2021-O-045 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $7,931,456.00 in order to appropriate U.S. Department of the Treasury funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) to assist eligible families/individuals with income at or below the 80 percent of the area median. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding four (4) Clerk III, R27 positions for the City of Laredo Community Development Department - U.S. Treasury Program.
20. 2021-O-046 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $5,240,613.00. Expenses will be appropriated for repairs to El Pico Water Treatment Plant. $4.6M in revenues are available from proceeds of a lawsuit settlement for El Pico Water Treatment Plant and the remaining $640,613.00 is the balance from the original settlement of $2.2M.
21. 2021-O-047 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 4, Airport, Article I, In General of the Code of Ordinances providing that attendance requirements for members of the Airport Advisory Board be changed to adopt the uniform policies of Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc. of the Code of Ordinances; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date.
22. 2021-O-048 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the “surface only” of a tract of land containing 9,815.80 square feet, more or less, situated in Porcion 26, Agustin Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9,815.80 square feet, more or less being out of a called 10.256 acre tract of land conveyed to Arlene Rash Properties, Ltd., as recorded in Volume 2255, Page 858, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas, as described and depicted in Exhibit A, from Arlene Rash Properties, LTD. and AMF Development Group, LTD, as part of a Condemnation Settlement Agreement, in the negotiated amount of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($152,500.00). This acquisition is necessary for the purpose of developing a right-turn lane off Calle del Norte in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve public safety at the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond.
23. 2021-O-049 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the “surface only” of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Uriel Razo. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit “A”, and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit “B”, which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
24. 2021-O-050 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the “Surface Only” of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Eduardo Estrada Herrera. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit “A”, and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit “B”, which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
25. 2021-O-051 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), for ground space at 8010 Killam Industrial Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in its communications business. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 25, 2024 and ending October 25, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $13,100.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 onetime payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
26. 2021-O-052 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 1120 Calton Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 150 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in their communications business. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 21, 2024 and ending June 20, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $18,108.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
27. 2021-O-053 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 2701 Seymour Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 20, 2023 and ending October 19, 2028, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $12,267.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
Items XVI.73.C.1, XVI.73.C.2, XVI.73.F.1 & XVI.73.G.3
C.1. Discussion with possible action to explore the possibility of prioritizing the immunization of public school teachers and school district staff and/or petitioning the proper authorities to permit such request, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
C.2. Discussion with possible action to petition the federal government to assist in the allocation of vaccines, including a presentation by Honorable Sylvia Bruni, Webb County Democratic Party Chair on a COVID-19 Resolution passed by the County Democratic Party, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
F.1. Discussion with possible action on adopting a waitlist to manage the high volume of citizens desiring the limited amount of vaccines we have available for distribution at any given time, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
G.3. Discussion with possible action to direct management to develop a plan for individuals in our community who do not have access to internet or telephone services to register for a vaccine appointment and establishing venues such as community centers, churches, WIC locations to assist with vaccine registration, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Items XV.70. - XV.72
70. 2021-RT-01 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application, under the Section 5307 Urbanized Area grant program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, in the amount of $3,515,783.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operating grant for Fiscal Year 2021. Funding will be used for operating assistance and preventative maintenance to the El Metro's Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's local sales tax.
71. 2021-RT-02 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $458,137.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2021 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. FTA portion is $381,215.00 and Local Match required is for $76,922.00. Funding will we be used for the purchase of one (1) Light Duty Bus, shop equipment (A/C Freon Recycler) and for bus shelter improvements. The required local match for $76,922.00 is available in the Transit Sales Tax account.
72. 2021-RT-03 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $1,529,460.00 FY2021 Section 5307 under the new Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R.133) signed by President Donald J. Trump on December 27, 2020. FTA previously announced $25 Billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in April 2020. Funding will be provided at a 100% Federal Share with no local match required, and will be used for Transit operating expenses in the amount of $956,460.00 and Capital Transit Technology Upgrades for $576,000.00.
Items VII.1, 2, & 4 - 11
1. Public Hearing on the adoption of the Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix "D" of the Comprehensive Plan (Resolution to follow next Council meeting).
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 4, "Airport", Article 1 "In General", Section 4-15 "Airport Parking" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas to amend the parking hours for parking of vehicles at the Laredo International Airport Passenger terminal area. The following shall be the amended fees, providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.57 acre tract of land being out and part of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Jose Bartolo Chapa, Original Grantee, and conveyed onto Vimosa II, Tract 3 (100.00 acres), Located south of Sierra Vista, east of Ejido Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-018-2021 District I
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by George Martinez, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 17.57 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359, and east of Floral Blvd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the annexation, and staff does not support the application. AN-003-2021 District II
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 14, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, Located at 7126 Rosson Ln, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-017-2021 District V
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 2, Replat Lago Del Mar Unit 9A, located at 7614 County Club Drive, from R-2 (Multifamily District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-019-2021 District V
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Rodriguez Ranch, LTD c/o Lourdes Rodriguez Zertuche, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 247.7 acres, more or less, located east of International Blvd. and north of Juan Escutia Blvd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG and R-1A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-001-2021 District VI
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Cuevas Stanley Investments c/o Doug Stanley, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 2.07 acres, more or less, located south of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and west of Coal Mine Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-002-2021 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Mario Palos Garza, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 2.62 acres, more or less, located northeast of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and southeast of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-004-2021 District VII
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Las Islitas Farms, LLC c/o Manuel Gonzalez, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 17.29 acres, more or less, located south of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and north of Phelps Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-005-2021 District VII
Items IX.13 & XII.2.41
13. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, designating a contiguous graphic area within the City as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.3, City of Laredo, Texas; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for the zone, establishing a tax increment fund for the zone; containing findings related to the creation of the zone, providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance, providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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
Feb 22, 2021 City Council
Items VII.1 - VII.9
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz in designating himself to the Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) Selection Committee.
2. Re-appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III of Vidal Cantu to the Ethics Commission.
3. Re-appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Sabas Zapata to the Ethics Commission.
4. Appointment by Ruben A. Gutierrez, Jr. of Carlos E. Flores to the Ethics Commission.
5. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Cristobal Rodríguez to the Airport Advisory Board.
6. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Alejandro Villarreal Facility Naming & Recognition Commission.
7. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Jacob Puig for the Charter Revision Committee.
8. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Alfredo Agredano to the Cemetery Committee.
9. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Teresa Keck to the Ethics Commission.
Items IX.12 & IX.13
12. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to JPG BROS, LLC D/B/A 1-800-JUNKPRO to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for container refuse gathering and disposing services, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and providing for publication and effective date. All waste hauling businesses operating within the City Limits are required to secure a Franchise Agreement with the City of Laredo for use of public streets.
13. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, designating a contiguous graphic area within the City as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.3, City of Laredo, Texas; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for the zone, establishing a tax increment fund for the zone; containing findings related to the creation of the zone, providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance, providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Items XI.15 - XI.27
15. 2021-O-027 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a 3.9628 acre tract out of 15.196 acres of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose Miguel Diaz original Grantee, as conveyed to HFK Development, LLC., located west of Ejido Ave., north of Dolly Richter/Bianka Lane. From R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). ZC-011-2021
16. 2021-O-028 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.233 acres out of a 15.196 acre tract of land more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose Miguel Diaz original Grantee, as conveyed to HFK Development, LLC., located west of Ejido Ave., south of Dolly Richter/Bianka Lane. From R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-012-2021 District I
17. 2021-O-029 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 35, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur, Phase V located west of Ejido Ave., south of Dolly Ricther/Bianka Lane. From R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-013-2021 District I
18. 2021-O-030 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.87 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Dias original Grantee as conveyed to ALS Laredo Holdings, LLC c/o Alejandro E. Villarreal III. From R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-015-2021 District I
19. 2021-O-045 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $7,931,456.00 in order to appropriate U.S. Department of the Treasury funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) to assist eligible families/individuals with income at or below the 80 percent of the area median. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding four (4) Clerk III, R27 positions for the City of Laredo Community Development Department - U.S. Treasury Program.
20. 2021-O-046 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $5,240,613.00. Expenses will be appropriated for repairs to El Pico Water Treatment Plant. $4.6M in revenues are available from proceeds of a lawsuit settlement for El Pico Water Treatment Plant and the remaining $640,613.00 is the balance from the original settlement of $2.2M.
21. 2021-O-047 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 4, Airport, Article I, In General of the Code of Ordinances providing that attendance requirements for members of the Airport Advisory Board be changed to adopt the uniform policies of Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc. of the Code of Ordinances; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date.
22. 2021-O-048 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the “surface only” of a tract of land containing 9,815.80 square feet, more or less, situated in Porcion 26, Agustin Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9,815.80 square feet, more or less being out of a called 10.256 acre tract of land conveyed to Arlene Rash Properties, Ltd., as recorded in Volume 2255, Page 858, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas, as described and depicted in Exhibit A, from Arlene Rash Properties, LTD. and AMF Development Group, LTD, as part of a Condemnation Settlement Agreement, in the negotiated amount of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($152,500.00). This acquisition is necessary for the purpose of developing a right-turn lane off Calle del Norte in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve public safety at the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond.
23. 2021-O-049 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the “surface only” of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Uriel Razo. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit “A”, and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit “B”, which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
24. 2021-O-050 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the “Surface Only” of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Eduardo Estrada Herrera. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit “A”, and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit “B”, which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
25. 2021-O-051 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), for ground space at 8010 Killam Industrial Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in its communications business. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 25, 2024 and ending October 25, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $13,100.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 onetime payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
26. 2021-O-052 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 1120 Calton Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 150 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in their communications business. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 21, 2024 and ending June 20, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $18,108.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
27. 2021-O-053 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 2701 Seymour Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 20, 2023 and ending October 19, 2028, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $12,267.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee’s receipt of this amendment executed by Licensor.
Items XVI.73.C.1, XVI.73.C.2, XVI.73.F.1 & XVI.73.G.3
C.1. Discussion with possible action to explore the possibility of prioritizing the immunization of public school teachers and school district staff and/or petitioning the proper authorities to permit such request, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
C.2. Discussion with possible action to petition the federal government to assist in the allocation of vaccines, including a presentation by Honorable Sylvia Bruni, Webb County Democratic Party Chair on a COVID-19 Resolution passed by the County Democratic Party, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
F.1. Discussion with possible action on adopting a waitlist to manage the high volume of citizens desiring the limited amount of vaccines we have available for distribution at any given time, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
G.3. Discussion with possible action to direct management to develop a plan for individuals in our community who do not have access to internet or telephone services to register for a vaccine appointment and establishing venues such as community centers, churches, WIC locations to assist with vaccine registration, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Items XV.70. - XV.72
70. 2021-RT-01 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application, under the Section 5307 Urbanized Area grant program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, in the amount of $3,515,783.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operating grant for Fiscal Year 2021. Funding will be used for operating assistance and preventative maintenance to the El Metro's Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's local sales tax.
71. 2021-RT-02 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $458,137.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2021 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. FTA portion is $381,215.00 and Local Match required is for $76,922.00. Funding will we be used for the purchase of one (1) Light Duty Bus, shop equipment (A/C Freon Recycler) and for bus shelter improvements. The required local match for $76,922.00 is available in the Transit Sales Tax account.
72. 2021-RT-03 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $1,529,460.00 FY2021 Section 5307 under the new Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R.133) signed by President Donald J. Trump on December 27, 2020. FTA previously announced $25 Billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in April 2020. Funding will be provided at a 100% Federal Share with no local match required, and will be used for Transit operating expenses in the amount of $956,460.00 and Capital Transit Technology Upgrades for $576,000.00.
Items VII.1, 2, & 4 - 11
1. Public Hearing on the adoption of the Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix "D" of the Comprehensive Plan (Resolution to follow next Council meeting).
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 4, "Airport", Article 1 "In General", Section 4-15 "Airport Parking" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas to amend the parking hours for parking of vehicles at the Laredo International Airport Passenger terminal area. The following shall be the amended fees, providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.57 acre tract of land being out and part of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Jose Bartolo Chapa, Original Grantee, and conveyed onto Vimosa II, Tract 3 (100.00 acres), Located south of Sierra Vista, east of Ejido Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-018-2021 District I
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by George Martinez, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 17.57 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359, and east of Floral Blvd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the annexation, and staff does not support the application. AN-003-2021 District II
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 14, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, Located at 7126 Rosson Ln, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-017-2021 District V
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 2, Replat Lago Del Mar Unit 9A, located at 7614 County Club Drive, from R-2 (Multifamily District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-019-2021 District V
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Rodriguez Ranch, LTD c/o Lourdes Rodriguez Zertuche, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 247.7 acres, more or less, located east of International Blvd. and north of Juan Escutia Blvd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG and R-1A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-001-2021 District VI
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Cuevas Stanley Investments c/o Doug Stanley, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 2.07 acres, more or less, located south of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and west of Coal Mine Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-002-2021 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Mario Palos Garza, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 2.62 acres, more or less, located northeast of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and southeast of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-004-2021 District VII
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Las Islitas Farms, LLC c/o Manuel Gonzalez, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 17.29 acres, more or less, located south of Mines Rd. (FM 1472) and north of Phelps Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning, and staff supports the application. AN-005-2021 District VII
Items IX.13 & XII.2.41
13. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, designating a contiguous graphic area within the City as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.3, City of Laredo, Texas; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for the zone, establishing a tax increment fund for the zone; containing findings related to the creation of the zone, providing that the zone take effect immediately upon passage of the ordinance, providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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
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