Items VII 1 - VII 10
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill to the Audit and Accountability Committee.
2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. to the City-County Government Issues Committee.
3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa to the City-Council Government Issues Committee.
4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board.
5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill to the South Texas Development Council.
6. Re-appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Carole Alexander to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ).
7. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Elizabeth Alonzo Villarreal to the Drug and Alcohol Commission.
8. Re-appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Patty San Miguel to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
9. Re-appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Ana Saenz to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
10. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Dr. Sylvia Dominguez to the Drug and Alcohol Commission.
Items VIII. 1 - VIII. 7
1. Public Hearing amending the 2020-2021 One Year Action Plan to allow for the reprogramming of two previously identified projects: (1) "Park Improvements in District Ill" described in the 2020 plan as the design, construction and other amenities as deemed necessary to improve a park located in District Ill, in the amount of $127,500.00 and (2) "District Ill Design of South Laredo Nature Center Trails" described in the 2019-2020 plan as the design and construction of the South Laredo Nature Center walking trails and other amenities as deemed necessary, in the amount of $25,000.00. The reprogramming and cancellation of these projects will allow the creation of the newly proposed "District Ill Public Improvements and Infrastructure" project which entails the Design and/or Construction of sidewalks, bike lanes, bus bays, lighting, traffic signals, street signs, landscaping, sewer and water systems, electric poles, utility improvements, and other necessary improvements and infrastructure as deemed necessary for a total funding amount of $152,500.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-093-2021 and amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 Airport Operations Budget to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $1,410,819.00. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport which are 100% Federal funds; no local match is required. Federal grant funding is available under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act 2021.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-094-2021 and amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 AirpIort Operations Budget to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $19,499.00. The purpose of the grant will assist airport sponsors to address the COVID-19 public health emergency which are 100% Federal funds; no local match is required. Federal grant funding is available under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act 2021.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of Special Use Permit (SUP) for mini storage warehousing on approximately 5.01 acres situated on Porcion 38, Abs 472, Jose Antonio Nasario, Original Grantee, located north of St. Luke Boulevard, and east of Ejido Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed SUP with an amendment to the proposed condition #1 to allow for transferability. Staff supports the proposed SUP with the conditions. ZC-021-2021 District I
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 997, Eastern Division, located at 1808 Chacon Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed CUP and staff does not support the application. ZC-022-2021 District Ill
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an amusement redemption machine establishment, on all of Block 1667, Eastern Division, located at 3620 Arkansas Avenue, for Unit #1 only. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed CUP and staff supports the application. ZC-014-2021 District IV
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 3910 E Del Mar Blvd., Unit 3, for Suite 201 only. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed SUP and staff supports the application. ZC-20-2021 District VI
Items IX. 8 - IX. 12
8. Authorizing the City Manager to establish the City's Foreign Trade Zone No. 94 zone fee schedule applicable to Laredo's Foreign Trade Zone operators, attached hereto as Exhibit A; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and International Bank of Commerce, as LESSEE, approved by Ordinance 2015-0-146 dated October 5, 2015, amending Section 1.03, Description of Premises Demised, to delete .0028 acres (121 square feet) of land on the leased premises for a new total of 0.1154 acres (5,029 square feet). The current monthly rent is $831.00 and the new monthly rent shall be $811.64. In addition, amending Section 1.05, Term of Leasehold, by extending the lease term for an additional two (2) periods of five (5) years to end on September 30, 2030 and September 30, 2035 and Section 1.06 titled, Rental Obligation and Mode of Payment, by adding adjustment of rental value based on appraised fair market value of the leased premises on anniversary date in 2021 and 2026, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Developer Agreement and Ground Lease Agreements between the City of Laredo and Aviation Facilities Company Management, LLC (AFCO) from Dulles, Virginia to develop and manage four (4) parcels consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of developed land (Parcel A), approximately 9.3 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel C), approximately 10.5 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel D), and approximately 51.7 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel F) at the Laredo International Airport. Any lease agreement for each parcel will be for an initial construction term not to exceed two (2) years, Occupancy Term of thirty (30) years, and Lessee will have the right to extend the ground lease agreement for two (2) additional periods of four (4) years each for a total of forty (40) years ground lease agreements. Monthly rental shall be at Fair Market rental value. Commencing on the sixth (f31h) anniversary of the agreement, Lessee shall also remit to Lessor annually 5% revenue sharing.
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a lease agreement with Webb County for its Head Start program for the following parcels of land, at their current monthly rate for a one (1) year term at a new adjusted rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as referenced below.
12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell to Manuel J. Benavides and Rebecca R. Benavides the "Surface Only" of a section of Chestnut Right-of-Way, at its appraised fair market value of $40,000.00. This property is legally described as a tract of land containing 12,096.65 sq. ft. (0.28 acres), more or less, being a portion of the Chestnut Street right of way, located between Urbahn Ave. right of way and the South Meadow Ave. right of way, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 272.001 (b)(1), (b)(2) and (c) authorizing municipalities to sell property held as public streets in certain circumstances.
Items XII. 15 - 17
15. 2021-0-067 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., as a sole source as per Customs and Border Protection approved Security Contract, for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2021 and ending on March 31, 2022. Monthly rent will be $5,400.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day notice.
16. 2021-0-068 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article V, Section 24-83.9, to provide that money-in-lieu of trees will satisfy 50% of the total planting requirement; to provide that funds received may be used for the purposes of purchasing and installing landscaping and the planting of eligible trees in or near city parks or public right-of-way; to provide that the cost per tree shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation Board; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
17. 2021-0-069 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Ordinance No. 2020-0-131 regarding the voluntary drug testing for elected officials of the City of Laredo to include changes in frequency of testing; changes in testing procedures; approving changes to the drug testing form; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date.
Items XVI. 67 - XVI. 70
67. 2021-R T -04 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-202 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $143,715.00 including federal participation in the amount of $100,000.00 and an estimated local participation in the amount of $37,500.00 including 100% of overruns for the city improvements of ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Project. In addition, an estimated indirect state cost of $6,215.00 for General Administration is included in the AFA 0922-33-202. The required local match is funded from the District 8 Discretionary Priority Funds in the amount of $25,000.00 and $12,500.00 from Transit Sales Tax.
68. 2021-R T -05 Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the second version of the Texas Department of Transportation sponsored Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and establishing safety performance targets for El Metro Transit.
69. 2021-R T -06 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $8,753,532.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY2021 Section 5307 Urbanized Area authorized under the new American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, H.R.1319) as passed by the House of Representatives on February 27, 2021 and passed by the Senate on March 10, 2021 and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. Funding will be provided at a 100% federal share, with no local required match, and will be available to support capital, operating and other facility and vehicles maintenance expenses under those programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency, including, beginning on January 20, 2020.
70. Consideration to modify the current bus shelter advertising contract with Lamar Company, L.L.C D/B/A Lamar Advertising of Laredo for one (1) additional year starting February 23, 2021 to February 23, 2022.
Mar 29, 2021 City Council
Items VII 1 - VII 10
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill to the Audit and Accountability Committee.
2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. to the City-County Government Issues Committee.
3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa to the City-Council Government Issues Committee.
4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board.
5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill to the South Texas Development Council.
6. Re-appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Carole Alexander to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ).
7. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Elizabeth Alonzo Villarreal to the Drug and Alcohol Commission.
8. Re-appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Patty San Miguel to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
9. Re-appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Ana Saenz to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
10. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Dr. Sylvia Dominguez to the Drug and Alcohol Commission.
Items VIII. 1 - VIII. 7
1. Public Hearing amending the 2020-2021 One Year Action Plan to allow for the reprogramming of two previously identified projects: (1) "Park Improvements in District Ill" described in the 2020 plan as the design, construction and other amenities as deemed necessary to improve a park located in District Ill, in the amount of $127,500.00 and (2) "District Ill Design of South Laredo Nature Center Trails" described in the 2019-2020 plan as the design and construction of the South Laredo Nature Center walking trails and other amenities as deemed necessary, in the amount of $25,000.00. The reprogramming and cancellation of these projects will allow the creation of the newly proposed "District Ill Public Improvements and Infrastructure" project which entails the Design and/or Construction of sidewalks, bike lanes, bus bays, lighting, traffic signals, street signs, landscaping, sewer and water systems, electric poles, utility improvements, and other necessary improvements and infrastructure as deemed necessary for a total funding amount of $152,500.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-093-2021 and amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 Airport Operations Budget to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $1,410,819.00. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport which are 100% Federal funds; no local match is required. Federal grant funding is available under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act 2021.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-094-2021 and amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 AirpIort Operations Budget to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $19,499.00. The purpose of the grant will assist airport sponsors to address the COVID-19 public health emergency which are 100% Federal funds; no local match is required. Federal grant funding is available under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act 2021.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of Special Use Permit (SUP) for mini storage warehousing on approximately 5.01 acres situated on Porcion 38, Abs 472, Jose Antonio Nasario, Original Grantee, located north of St. Luke Boulevard, and east of Ejido Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed SUP with an amendment to the proposed condition #1 to allow for transferability. Staff supports the proposed SUP with the conditions. ZC-021-2021 District I
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 997, Eastern Division, located at 1808 Chacon Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed CUP and staff does not support the application. ZC-022-2021 District Ill
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an amusement redemption machine establishment, on all of Block 1667, Eastern Division, located at 3620 Arkansas Avenue, for Unit #1 only. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed CUP and staff supports the application. ZC-014-2021 District IV
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 3910 E Del Mar Blvd., Unit 3, for Suite 201 only. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed SUP and staff supports the application. ZC-20-2021 District VI
Items IX. 8 - IX. 12
8. Authorizing the City Manager to establish the City's Foreign Trade Zone No. 94 zone fee schedule applicable to Laredo's Foreign Trade Zone operators, attached hereto as Exhibit A; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and International Bank of Commerce, as LESSEE, approved by Ordinance 2015-0-146 dated October 5, 2015, amending Section 1.03, Description of Premises Demised, to delete .0028 acres (121 square feet) of land on the leased premises for a new total of 0.1154 acres (5,029 square feet). The current monthly rent is $831.00 and the new monthly rent shall be $811.64. In addition, amending Section 1.05, Term of Leasehold, by extending the lease term for an additional two (2) periods of five (5) years to end on September 30, 2030 and September 30, 2035 and Section 1.06 titled, Rental Obligation and Mode of Payment, by adding adjustment of rental value based on appraised fair market value of the leased premises on anniversary date in 2021 and 2026, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Developer Agreement and Ground Lease Agreements between the City of Laredo and Aviation Facilities Company Management, LLC (AFCO) from Dulles, Virginia to develop and manage four (4) parcels consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of developed land (Parcel A), approximately 9.3 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel C), approximately 10.5 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel D), and approximately 51.7 acres of undeveloped land (Parcel F) at the Laredo International Airport. Any lease agreement for each parcel will be for an initial construction term not to exceed two (2) years, Occupancy Term of thirty (30) years, and Lessee will have the right to extend the ground lease agreement for two (2) additional periods of four (4) years each for a total of forty (40) years ground lease agreements. Monthly rental shall be at Fair Market rental value. Commencing on the sixth (f31h) anniversary of the agreement, Lessee shall also remit to Lessor annually 5% revenue sharing.
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a lease agreement with Webb County for its Head Start program for the following parcels of land, at their current monthly rate for a one (1) year term at a new adjusted rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as referenced below.
12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell to Manuel J. Benavides and Rebecca R. Benavides the "Surface Only" of a section of Chestnut Right-of-Way, at its appraised fair market value of $40,000.00. This property is legally described as a tract of land containing 12,096.65 sq. ft. (0.28 acres), more or less, being a portion of the Chestnut Street right of way, located between Urbahn Ave. right of way and the South Meadow Ave. right of way, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 272.001 (b)(1), (b)(2) and (c) authorizing municipalities to sell property held as public streets in certain circumstances.
Items XII. 15 - 17
15. 2021-0-067 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., as a sole source as per Customs and Border Protection approved Security Contract, for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2021 and ending on March 31, 2022. Monthly rent will be $5,400.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day notice.
16. 2021-0-068 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article V, Section 24-83.9, to provide that money-in-lieu of trees will satisfy 50% of the total planting requirement; to provide that funds received may be used for the purposes of purchasing and installing landscaping and the planting of eligible trees in or near city parks or public right-of-way; to provide that the cost per tree shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation Board; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
17. 2021-0-069 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Ordinance No. 2020-0-131 regarding the voluntary drug testing for elected officials of the City of Laredo to include changes in frequency of testing; changes in testing procedures; approving changes to the drug testing form; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date.
Items XVI. 67 - XVI. 70
67. 2021-R T -04 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-202 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $143,715.00 including federal participation in the amount of $100,000.00 and an estimated local participation in the amount of $37,500.00 including 100% of overruns for the city improvements of ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Project. In addition, an estimated indirect state cost of $6,215.00 for General Administration is included in the AFA 0922-33-202. The required local match is funded from the District 8 Discretionary Priority Funds in the amount of $25,000.00 and $12,500.00 from Transit Sales Tax.
68. 2021-R T -05 Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the second version of the Texas Department of Transportation sponsored Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and establishing safety performance targets for El Metro Transit.
69. 2021-R T -06 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $8,753,532.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY2021 Section 5307 Urbanized Area authorized under the new American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, H.R.1319) as passed by the House of Representatives on February 27, 2021 and passed by the Senate on March 10, 2021 and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. Funding will be provided at a 100% federal share, with no local required match, and will be available to support capital, operating and other facility and vehicles maintenance expenses under those programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency, including, beginning on January 20, 2020.
70. Consideration to modify the current bus shelter advertising contract with Lamar Company, L.L.C D/B/A Lamar Advertising of Laredo for one (1) additional year starting February 23, 2021 to February 23, 2022.
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