Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items VIII.5 & VIII.6
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.21. 2021-R-128 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, declaring the necessity to acquire for public use fee simple title to: LOT 1 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 4.8789 ACS, LOT 2 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 5.3109 ACS, LOT 3 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 5.4829 ACS, LOT 4 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 3.2541 ACS, LOT 5 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 3.1838 ACS (3062.40 SQ FT) of land situated in the 1238 Survey, Abstract No. 425, in Webb County, City of Laredo, Texas, located at the Paso Del Norte Subdivision in the Los Martinez area, and legally described as lot 1 - 5 Paso Del Norte lnd Park I 22.1106 acres; determining the public necessity for such acquisition to be used for park recreation purposes; authorizing the acquisition of property rights necessary for the park development project; appointing an appraiser and negotiator as necessary; authorizing city staff to establish just compensation for the property rights to be acquired; authorizing city staff to take all steps necessary to acquire the needed property rights in compliance with all applicable laws and resolutions; and authorizing city staff to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the property if purchase negotiations are not successful.
XII.22. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 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.
XII.24. 2021-R-122 Creating an economic incentive program and guidelines pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purposes of promoting state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City of Laredo and the region.
XII.25. Consideration for approval of the selection of Olympia Landscape Development, Inc. Laredo, Texas for FY21-ENG-07 City of Laredo Cemetery Irrigation Design-Build Project; and authorization to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $475,000.00 to include the landscaping design, construction of all irrigation system components, water pressure booster system and project contingency. A total of three (3) companies responded to the request for proposals. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of Olympia Landscape Development, Inc. Laredo, Texas. Contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund.
XII.42. Consideration to renew annual contract FY19-065 with Square E. Services, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $750,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, technician, system integrator, journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year 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. This contract can be renewed one (1) additional one (1) year extension period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water Works Department Fund- Water Treatment Division.
XII.50. Consideration to award a professional engineering services contract in the amount of $809,250.00 to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas for the Relocation of Utilities on US59 I Loop 20. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond and 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items X.12 & X.13
XIII.52. 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.53. 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.
XIII.54. Status update on the appointment of the Interim Internal Auditor, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.55. Temporary appointment of Vanessa Guerra to the position of Interim Planning Director upon James "Kirby" Snideman resignation; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Status update on the Don Tomas Sanchez sculpture project; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.57. Staff report on Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) mid-year update, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.A.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct Management to formulate as soon as possible a five (5) year operational and financial forecast/plan on current and future expense and revenue budgets, and their impacts, in order to reasonably determine whether the City can afford to cover the following matters
59.B.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to modify Ordinance 2017-0-071, Sec. 31-138.1.1 fees, late fees: 5% or $5, whichever is greater, to eliminate the $5 minimum fee, while keeping the 5% fee, to not disproportionately penalize customers with lower bill totals: our current feeless auto pay program should be enhanced and promoted with the goals of increasing participation and ease of enrollment, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill.)
59.B.2. Discussion with possible action directing management to implement a city composting program, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill. and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
59.B.3. Discussion with possible action on hosting the City of Laredo's Inaugural Avocado Festival to be held on October 23, 2021 at the Uni-Trade Stadium, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill.)
59.C.1. Status report with possible action on the Open Data Portal for the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.
VIII.3. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Rafael Duenas, Sr. to the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
Additional Item
59.D.1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate current standard project timeline of 90 days for completion, as well as set a new standard for when a project should commence once it is approved, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.D.2. Discussion with possible action on a status report on all LED lighting and street repair pending in the entire City, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.E.1. Discussion with possible action to request that the City Manager initiate a resolution to extend the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Borders, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.F.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 IV Priority Funds will be used for this project.
59.G.1. Discussion with possible action on amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the 300 feet distancing requirement between amusement redemption machines in an effort to allow for better enforcement and regulations, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.G.2. Discussion with possible action to rescind motion approved on April 19th regarding the removal of playground equipment at Uni-Trade Stadium to keep the equipment where it is and to add batting cages in the location property, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Vanessa Perez)
59.G.3. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to instruct staff to explore new dates for the 2021 "Runway 5k" at the Laredo International Airport, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.H.1. Discussion with possible action on dedicating accessible property owned by the City of Laredo adjacent to Springfield Ave, for use as a Transit Hub, and any other matters incident thereto.
May 03, 2021 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items VIII.5 & VIII.6
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.21. 2021-R-128 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, declaring the necessity to acquire for public use fee simple title to: LOT 1 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 4.8789 ACS, LOT 2 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 5.3109 ACS, LOT 3 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 5.4829 ACS, LOT 4 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 3.2541 ACS, LOT 5 PASO DEL NORTE IND PARK I 3.1838 ACS (3062.40 SQ FT) of land situated in the 1238 Survey, Abstract No. 425, in Webb County, City of Laredo, Texas, located at the Paso Del Norte Subdivision in the Los Martinez area, and legally described as lot 1 - 5 Paso Del Norte lnd Park I 22.1106 acres; determining the public necessity for such acquisition to be used for park recreation purposes; authorizing the acquisition of property rights necessary for the park development project; appointing an appraiser and negotiator as necessary; authorizing city staff to establish just compensation for the property rights to be acquired; authorizing city staff to take all steps necessary to acquire the needed property rights in compliance with all applicable laws and resolutions; and authorizing city staff to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the property if purchase negotiations are not successful.
XII.22. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 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.
XII.24. 2021-R-122 Creating an economic incentive program and guidelines pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purposes of promoting state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City of Laredo and the region.
XII.25. Consideration for approval of the selection of Olympia Landscape Development, Inc. Laredo, Texas for FY21-ENG-07 City of Laredo Cemetery Irrigation Design-Build Project; and authorization to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $475,000.00 to include the landscaping design, construction of all irrigation system components, water pressure booster system and project contingency. A total of three (3) companies responded to the request for proposals. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of Olympia Landscape Development, Inc. Laredo, Texas. Contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund.
XII.42. Consideration to renew annual contract FY19-065 with Square E. Services, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $750,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, technician, system integrator, journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year 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. This contract can be renewed one (1) additional one (1) year extension period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water Works Department Fund- Water Treatment Division.
XII.50. Consideration to award a professional engineering services contract in the amount of $809,250.00 to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas for the Relocation of Utilities on US59 I Loop 20. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond and 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items X.12 & X.13
XIII.52. 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.53. 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.
XIII.54. Status update on the appointment of the Interim Internal Auditor, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.55. Temporary appointment of Vanessa Guerra to the position of Interim Planning Director upon James "Kirby" Snideman resignation; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Status update on the Don Tomas Sanchez sculpture project; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.57. Staff report on Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) mid-year update, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.A.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct Management to formulate as soon as possible a five (5) year operational and financial forecast/plan on current and future expense and revenue budgets, and their impacts, in order to reasonably determine whether the City can afford to cover the following matters
59.B.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to modify Ordinance 2017-0-071, Sec. 31-138.1.1 fees, late fees: 5% or $5, whichever is greater, to eliminate the $5 minimum fee, while keeping the 5% fee, to not disproportionately penalize customers with lower bill totals: our current feeless auto pay program should be enhanced and promoted with the goals of increasing participation and ease of enrollment, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill.)
59.B.2. Discussion with possible action directing management to implement a city composting program, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill. and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
59.B.3. Discussion with possible action on hosting the City of Laredo's Inaugural Avocado Festival to be held on October 23, 2021 at the Uni-Trade Stadium, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill.)
59.C.1. Status report with possible action on the Open Data Portal for the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.
VIII.3. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Rafael Duenas, Sr. to the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
Additional Item
59.D.1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate current standard project timeline of 90 days for completion, as well as set a new standard for when a project should commence once it is approved, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.D.2. Discussion with possible action on a status report on all LED lighting and street repair pending in the entire City, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.E.1. Discussion with possible action to request that the City Manager initiate a resolution to extend the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Borders, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.F.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 IV Priority Funds will be used for this project.
59.G.1. Discussion with possible action on amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the 300 feet distancing requirement between amusement redemption machines in an effort to allow for better enforcement and regulations, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.G.2. Discussion with possible action to rescind motion approved on April 19th regarding the removal of playground equipment at Uni-Trade Stadium to keep the equipment where it is and to add batting cages in the location property, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Vanessa Perez)
59.G.3. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to instruct staff to explore new dates for the 2021 "Runway 5k" at the Laredo International Airport, and any other matters incident thereto.
59.H.1. Discussion with possible action on dedicating accessible property owned by the City of Laredo adjacent to Springfield Ave, for use as a Transit Hub, and any other matters incident thereto.
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