Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

XI.45. Appointment by the City Manager of an Interim City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Supplemental Agenda Item I.1. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Jose D. Gonzalez to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

51.D.1. Discussion with possible action on the status of vacant positions within the Building Department and complaints on customer service, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

IX.13. 2021-0-146 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 &3, Block 367, Western Division, located at 1802 Santa Ursula Ave., from 8-3 (Community Business District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-042-2021

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Supplemental Agenda Item III.2. Motion to ratify $385,663.00 for three (3) purchase orders to Grace Water Services for emergency services and equipment for chlorination at Jefferson Water Treatment Plant in the amounts of $41,643.00; $9,600.00; and $334,420.00 respectively for 50 automatic chlorine analyzers throughout storage tanks, booster stations and distribution system with authorization for an additional $20,000.00 as contingency for further warranted repairs for a grand total of $405, 663.00. Funding is available in Waterworks Construction Budget.

51.C.3. Discussion with possible action to consider supporting a low cost spay and nueter program during our budgeting process, that may also assist with our trap-neuter-release initiatives, which may redirect some of the monies we allot for euthanasia, in efforts to be more proactive with controlling our animal population, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, 111)

XI.43. 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.

XI.44. Status update on current COVID-1 9 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.

XI.46. Presentation of the outcome on the recent 2021 City of Laredo Career Expo.

Items XI.47 & XI.48

XI.47. Discussion with possible action on modifying and/or clarifying the City of Laredo Municipal Civil Service rules to modify as needed to not be in conflict with the City Charter.

XI.48. Presentation by JHS Architect regarding the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue Master Plan concepts and any other matters incident thereto with possible action.

XI.49. Status update from Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (LCUAS) in assisting with Public Input Meetings and establishing a local food system with possible action, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.A.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to convert both lanes on Sinatra Blvd. to right turn lanes southbound on Loop 20, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.B.1. Discussion with possible action to re-name Divine Mercy Park to Monsignor Kevin Dunne, and any other matters incident thereto.

Supplemental Agenda IV.A.1. Discussion with possible action to re-name Andrew Circle Park to Monsignor Kevin Dunne, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill and Council Member Vanessa Perez)

Items 51.C.1. & 51.C.2.

1. Discussion with possible action on the adoption by ordinance of mandatory procedures and guidelines for the processing of exit interviews by all employees separating from City service in an effort to gather valuable feedback for use as necessary to modify, improve, or enhance internal practices, pay, and/or working conditions, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

2. Discussion with possible action to have management initiate an Engagement Survey for all current employees in an effort to gather valuable feedback for use as necessary to modify, improve, or enhance internal practices, pay, and/or working conditions, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)

51.D.1. Discussion with possible action on the status of vacant positions within the Building Department and complaints on customer service, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.D.2. Status update on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the produce market that was to be established in Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.E.2. Discussion with possible action on the amendment of Chapter 5, Article V. (Regulation for New Business Registration) of the Code of Ordinances by adopting new rules for mobile businesses not presently covered by existing regulations to require registration with the City and compliance with insurance, hours of operation, location, parking, and other health and safety protocols, also directing staff to keep a listing of all approved mobile businesses for public access via the city website, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez and Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

51.F.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following location 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.

51.F.2. Discussion with possible action on the adoption of a commercial noise ordinance for purposes of restricting the times that music and other loud sounds may be emitted from a business when not associated with the normal operation of that business, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.F.3. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to the creation of a Tiny Homes Project for Veterans in conjuction with the Community Development Block Grant, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)

Aug 02, 2021 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

Citizen Comments

XI.45. Appointment by the City Manager of an Interim City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Supplemental Agenda Item I.1. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Jose D. Gonzalez to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

51.D.1. Discussion with possible action on the status of vacant positions within the Building Department and complaints on customer service, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

51.C.3. Discussion with possible action to consider supporting a low cost spay and nueter program during our budgeting process, that may also assist with our trap-neuter-release initiatives, which may redirect some of the monies we allot for euthanasia, in efforts to be more proactive with controlling our animal population, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, 111)

XI.44. Status update on current COVID-1 9 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.

XI.46. Presentation of the outcome on the recent 2021 City of Laredo Career Expo.

Items XI.47 & XI.48

XI.47. Discussion with possible action on modifying and/or clarifying the City of Laredo Municipal Civil Service rules to modify as needed to not be in conflict with the City Charter.

XI.48. Presentation by JHS Architect regarding the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue Master Plan concepts and any other matters incident thereto with possible action.

51.A.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to convert both lanes on Sinatra Blvd. to right turn lanes southbound on Loop 20, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.B.1. Discussion with possible action to re-name Divine Mercy Park to Monsignor Kevin Dunne, and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 51.C.1. & 51.C.2.

1. Discussion with possible action on the adoption by ordinance of mandatory procedures and guidelines for the processing of exit interviews by all employees separating from City service in an effort to gather valuable feedback for use as necessary to modify, improve, or enhance internal practices, pay, and/or working conditions, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

2. Discussion with possible action to have management initiate an Engagement Survey for all current employees in an effort to gather valuable feedback for use as necessary to modify, improve, or enhance internal practices, pay, and/or working conditions, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)

51.D.1. Discussion with possible action on the status of vacant positions within the Building Department and complaints on customer service, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.D.2. Status update on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the produce market that was to be established in Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.E.2. Discussion with possible action on the amendment of Chapter 5, Article V. (Regulation for New Business Registration) of the Code of Ordinances by adopting new rules for mobile businesses not presently covered by existing regulations to require registration with the City and compliance with insurance, hours of operation, location, parking, and other health and safety protocols, also directing staff to keep a listing of all approved mobile businesses for public access via the city website, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez and Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

51.F.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following location 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.

51.F.2. Discussion with possible action on the adoption of a commercial noise ordinance for purposes of restricting the times that music and other loud sounds may be emitted from a business when not associated with the normal operation of that business, and any other matters incident thereto.

51.F.3. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to the creation of a Tiny Homes Project for Veterans in conjuction with the Community Development Block Grant, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)

Aug 02, 2021 City Council

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