Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Miss Melanie Duron, a Martin High School student and athlete member of the track and field team, for making Laredo proud after competing in the U.I.L. State Track and Field meet at Austin last week. Miss Duron competed in the shot put throw and set a city record at 45 feet and she was crowned 2021 Girls 5A Shot Put State Champion.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
61.D.1. Discussion with possible action regarding a request by the Society of Martha Washington for sponsorship of the Colonial Ball and Pageant to be held at the Sames Auto Arena on July 3, 2021, in proportion to the event’s demonstrated impact on tourism and hotel activity as required by Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code for the expenditure of hotel tax occupancy tax funds. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
XIII.55. Presentation by Novak Consulting on overall summary and priorities from the 2021 Strategic Planning Session.
XII.32. 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.33. 2021-R-136 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) CSJ# 0922-33-201 for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program project MPO-selected off-system described as the Plum and Mier St. shared use path connecting K. Tarver Elementary and Nixon High School (District 4) and Lamar Middle School and St. Augustine High School (District 3) respectively; the total project cost estimate is $1,226,020.00 and the total estimated local match participation by the City of Laredo is estimated to be $357,000.00 plus 100% of overruns. The total estimated local match includes (20%) local participation in the amount of $204,000.00 for preliminary engineering, environmental cost, construction plus direct state costs incurred for review, inspection, administration and oversight in the amount of $153,000.00. The state participation that includes authorized Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) amount is $53,020.00. Local match will be funded by the 2012 C.O., 2014 C.O. and 2019 C.O.
Items 34 & 41
XII.43. Accepting an in-kind donation from Mike Rodriguez of baseball equipment, to include all the poles for backstop, nets, benches and bases needed for usage at the four new baseball fields located at the upper pond of North Central Park, and any other matter incident thereto.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.49. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing (BuyBoard Proposal Code No. WM09-20) to Core & Main LP, of St. Louis, Missouri for the furnishing and delivery of 1,800 linear feet of 24-inch diameter PVC DR18 x 20-ft pipes for a portion of a waterline from Ejido to Sierra Vista Booster Pump Station project in the amount of $212,760.00. Funding is available in the 2019 Water Revenue Bond.
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.
Items 61.C.2. & 61.C.3.
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.
61.A.1. Discussion with possible action on pursuing as soon as possible the active and open promotion of Covid-19 vaccine tourism by and for the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.54. Status update on the Don Tomas Sanchez sculpture project; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Review of Planning Department projects including a progress report on ReCode Laredo, Railroad Quiet Zone, city-wide Sidewalk Infrastructure Needs Study, and 2021 "Planning Nights" public meetings for each District.
XIII.57. Status update on the proposed Management Agreement for Uni-Trade Stadium with STX LDO Management LLC, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.58. Staff presentation on the traffic study for the extension of turning lanes on Lomas Del Sur and South Zapata Highway and Hwy 359 and Concord Hills with possible action, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.59. Presentation on the Point of Sale Program for Sister Cities, including San Mateo Atenco, Mexico and any other matters incident thereto
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XV.60. Consideration to exercise the first (1) one of (2) two one year renewal options to extend contract FY19-050 to the single responsible bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas, for the purchase of automatic transmission fluid and CNG synthetic blend 15W40 engine oil. In the estimated yearly amount of $283,500.00, for the revenue generating vehicles. Funding is available in the Transit FY20-21 Maintenance Funds.
61.B.1. Discussion with possible action to waive trash collection fees for Holding Institute and the Catholic Institute for a period of six (6) months due to an overflow of traffic of migrants; and any other matters incident thereto.
61.B.2. Discussion with possible action on amending Chapter 33, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances by adopting new enforcement regulations to help deter illegal dumping and littering, that includes, but is not limited to, declaring this to be a public nuisance and modifying the amount of criminal penalties for violation thereof, and any other matters incident thereto.
61.C.1.Discussion with possible action on all 311 concerns that are open for more than 90 days, including updates on what is being done and how 311 items are being handled. In addition, for management to explore an option to include before and after pictures in 311 concerns so residents can have accountability, and any other matters incident thereto.
61.F.1. Discussion with possible action on hosting a Memorial Tribute Event in honor of COVID-19 victims to be held at North Central Park on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa, and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III)
61.G.1. Discussion with possible action on proclaiming every Friday as "Love Laredo Friday" in an effort to promote greater community unity and civic pride within the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III).
61.G.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the City Manager to conduct an internal review to confirm that all current employees possess the certifications and licenses required for their respective positions within the City, and to also present the costs associated with verifying all degrees to Council for consideration during the budget process, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III)
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
May 17, 2021 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Miss Melanie Duron, a Martin High School student and athlete member of the track and field team, for making Laredo proud after competing in the U.I.L. State Track and Field meet at Austin last week. Miss Duron competed in the shot put throw and set a city record at 45 feet and she was crowned 2021 Girls 5A Shot Put State Champion.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
61.D.1. Discussion with possible action regarding a request by the Society of Martha Washington for sponsorship of the Colonial Ball and Pageant to be held at the Sames Auto Arena on July 3, 2021, in proportion to the event’s demonstrated impact on tourism and hotel activity as required by Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code for the expenditure of hotel tax occupancy tax funds. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
XIII.55. Presentation by Novak Consulting on overall summary and priorities from the 2021 Strategic Planning Session.
XII.32. 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.33. 2021-R-136 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) CSJ# 0922-33-201 for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program project MPO-selected off-system described as the Plum and Mier St. shared use path connecting K. Tarver Elementary and Nixon High School (District 4) and Lamar Middle School and St. Augustine High School (District 3) respectively; the total project cost estimate is $1,226,020.00 and the total estimated local match participation by the City of Laredo is estimated to be $357,000.00 plus 100% of overruns. The total estimated local match includes (20%) local participation in the amount of $204,000.00 for preliminary engineering, environmental cost, construction plus direct state costs incurred for review, inspection, administration and oversight in the amount of $153,000.00. The state participation that includes authorized Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) amount is $53,020.00. Local match will be funded by the 2012 C.O., 2014 C.O. and 2019 C.O.
Items 34 & 41
XII.43. Accepting an in-kind donation from Mike Rodriguez of baseball equipment, to include all the poles for backstop, nets, benches and bases needed for usage at the four new baseball fields located at the upper pond of North Central Park, and any other matter incident thereto.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.49. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing (BuyBoard Proposal Code No. WM09-20) to Core & Main LP, of St. Louis, Missouri for the furnishing and delivery of 1,800 linear feet of 24-inch diameter PVC DR18 x 20-ft pipes for a portion of a waterline from Ejido to Sierra Vista Booster Pump Station project in the amount of $212,760.00. Funding is available in the 2019 Water Revenue Bond.
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.
Items 61.C.2. & 61.C.3.
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.
61.A.1. Discussion with possible action on pursuing as soon as possible the active and open promotion of Covid-19 vaccine tourism by and for the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.54. Status update on the Don Tomas Sanchez sculpture project; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Review of Planning Department projects including a progress report on ReCode Laredo, Railroad Quiet Zone, city-wide Sidewalk Infrastructure Needs Study, and 2021 "Planning Nights" public meetings for each District.
XIII.57. Status update on the proposed Management Agreement for Uni-Trade Stadium with STX LDO Management LLC, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.58. Staff presentation on the traffic study for the extension of turning lanes on Lomas Del Sur and South Zapata Highway and Hwy 359 and Concord Hills with possible action, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.59. Presentation on the Point of Sale Program for Sister Cities, including San Mateo Atenco, Mexico and any other matters incident thereto
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XV.60. Consideration to exercise the first (1) one of (2) two one year renewal options to extend contract FY19-050 to the single responsible bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas, for the purchase of automatic transmission fluid and CNG synthetic blend 15W40 engine oil. In the estimated yearly amount of $283,500.00, for the revenue generating vehicles. Funding is available in the Transit FY20-21 Maintenance Funds.
61.B.1. Discussion with possible action to waive trash collection fees for Holding Institute and the Catholic Institute for a period of six (6) months due to an overflow of traffic of migrants; and any other matters incident thereto.
61.B.2. Discussion with possible action on amending Chapter 33, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances by adopting new enforcement regulations to help deter illegal dumping and littering, that includes, but is not limited to, declaring this to be a public nuisance and modifying the amount of criminal penalties for violation thereof, and any other matters incident thereto.
61.C.1.Discussion with possible action on all 311 concerns that are open for more than 90 days, including updates on what is being done and how 311 items are being handled. In addition, for management to explore an option to include before and after pictures in 311 concerns so residents can have accountability, and any other matters incident thereto.
61.F.1. Discussion with possible action on hosting a Memorial Tribute Event in honor of COVID-19 victims to be held at North Central Park on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa, and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III)
61.G.1. Discussion with possible action on proclaiming every Friday as "Love Laredo Friday" in an effort to promote greater community unity and civic pride within the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III).
61.G.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the City Manager to conduct an internal review to confirm that all current employees possess the certifications and licenses required for their respective positions within the City, and to also present the costs associated with verifying all degrees to Council for consideration during the budget process, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III)
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
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