Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing the lead partners and city departments in the 2021 Dia Del Rio/Make a Difference Day event at Las Palmas Nature Trail, which is one of Laredo's first natural landmarks.
VI.2. Recognizing Fire Chief Guillermo Heard on the successful completion of the International Association of Fire Chiefs's Executive Development Institute program. During the program held in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan region, he learned from fire and emergency service experts/along with the private sector training in ethics, leadership in the new era, emerging concepts in organizational design and delivery, effective use of science and data, budgeting and spend management, as well as labor-management relations.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Citizen comments
66.D.1. Discussion with possible action to temporarily suspend parking meter fees through November, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.D.2. Discussion with possible action to change hours for all parking meters from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and any other matters incident thereto.
66.C.1. Discussion with possible action authorizing management to negotiate access or possible acquisition of the La Bota Bike Trails in District VII to guarantee the usage and preservation of this vital component of our community, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Request from Texas National Guard on using city property to store equipment used for border security.
XIII.57. Presentation by the Department of Public Safety requesting an opportunity to present a border fence proposal offered by the State of Texas in an effort to deter human smuggling, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. The State would like to build a border fence at no cost to the City to provide enhanced border security for the residents of Laredo, TX.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
66.A.1. Discussion with possible action to follow up on the status of effectuating the Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) along the Cuatro Vientos Loop 20 corridor from U.S. 59 to U.S. Highway 83 South; and evaluating a TRZ corridor within the FM 1472 area, and any matters incident thereto.
Items VIII.1 - VIII.6
VIII.7. Appointment by Mayor and City Council of three members to the five-member board of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, which is designated as The Coves at Winfield Development, a 1,027 acre development located in northeast Laredo. Board members will serve two-year terms; terms can be staggered. As the entity that designated the zone, the City of Laredo annually appoints a member of the board to serve as chairman, limited to a 1-year term.
Items IX.1 & IX.2
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 1 of 2)
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 1 of 2)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 2 of 2)
XII.15. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the execution of a first amendment to the executed Joint Use Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo and United Day School for use of outdoor tennis courts. The Amendment is to include additional facility usage, remove improvements to be completed by the City and increase the monthly rental fees from $3,000.00 to $3,800.00 per month. Funding is available in the General Fund/Parks Budget.
XII.19. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with Mexico and U.S. billboard, print, electronic, digital and other media vendors for event activations, media management and familiarization tours for influencers. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning January 2022.The total amount is not to exceed $1,494,738.00 comprised of $725,748.00 for Mexico and $768,990.00 for U.S. promotions. Funding is available in the CVB Fiscal Year 21-22 Budget.
XII.31. Authorizing an office lease agreement at 6909 Springfield Avenue Suite #202 in the total amount of $275,185.92 for the term period of December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2025, for City of Laredo Health Department operations with the option to extend for another year, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the WIC Funds.
XIII.54. 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.55. Status report by the Utilities Department regarding low water issues by HWY 359 area with possible action, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.58. Discussion with possible action to change the amount for small business grants approved by Council under the City's American Rescue Plan funding from $3 million to $2 million and re-appropriate the $1 Million for workforce development and skills certification training programs, and any other matters incident thereto. Laredo College tentatively agreed to match the City's funding with $1 million of its own for the joint workforce training initiative.
XIII.59. Status report on the Public Arts Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items 63 - 65
66.B.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the cataloging and possible regulation of Homeowner Associations (HOA's), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
66.B.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the Traffic Safety Department to explore any and all viable solutions for alleviating traffic congestion during school hours along and adjacent to the intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and Loop 20, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.C.2. 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 VII Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Chalan Drive between 802 and 832
66.D.3. Discussion with possible action to hault negotiations related to Project LINK and continue with the Boulevard of the Americas with the Abrazo Project, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to review criteria set for bids and contractors, including point deductions for those who didn't meet previous timelines or set schedules; and any other matters incident thereto.
Nov 01, 2021 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing the lead partners and city departments in the 2021 Dia Del Rio/Make a Difference Day event at Las Palmas Nature Trail, which is one of Laredo's first natural landmarks.
VI.2. Recognizing Fire Chief Guillermo Heard on the successful completion of the International Association of Fire Chiefs's Executive Development Institute program. During the program held in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan region, he learned from fire and emergency service experts/along with the private sector training in ethics, leadership in the new era, emerging concepts in organizational design and delivery, effective use of science and data, budgeting and spend management, as well as labor-management relations.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Citizen comments
66.D.1. Discussion with possible action to temporarily suspend parking meter fees through November, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.D.2. Discussion with possible action to change hours for all parking meters from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and any other matters incident thereto.
66.C.1. Discussion with possible action authorizing management to negotiate access or possible acquisition of the La Bota Bike Trails in District VII to guarantee the usage and preservation of this vital component of our community, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Request from Texas National Guard on using city property to store equipment used for border security.
XIII.57. Presentation by the Department of Public Safety requesting an opportunity to present a border fence proposal offered by the State of Texas in an effort to deter human smuggling, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. The State would like to build a border fence at no cost to the City to provide enhanced border security for the residents of Laredo, TX.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
66.A.1. Discussion with possible action to follow up on the status of effectuating the Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) along the Cuatro Vientos Loop 20 corridor from U.S. 59 to U.S. Highway 83 South; and evaluating a TRZ corridor within the FM 1472 area, and any matters incident thereto.
Items VIII.1 - VIII.6
VIII.7. Appointment by Mayor and City Council of three members to the five-member board of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, which is designated as The Coves at Winfield Development, a 1,027 acre development located in northeast Laredo. Board members will serve two-year terms; terms can be staggered. As the entity that designated the zone, the City of Laredo annually appoints a member of the board to serve as chairman, limited to a 1-year term.
Items IX.1 & IX.2
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 1 of 2)
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 1 of 2)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XI.7. 2021 -0-218 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 1060, Eastern Division, located at 2905 US Highway 83, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-068-2021 District II (Part 2 of 2)
XII.15. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the execution of a first amendment to the executed Joint Use Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo and United Day School for use of outdoor tennis courts. The Amendment is to include additional facility usage, remove improvements to be completed by the City and increase the monthly rental fees from $3,000.00 to $3,800.00 per month. Funding is available in the General Fund/Parks Budget.
XII.19. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with Mexico and U.S. billboard, print, electronic, digital and other media vendors for event activations, media management and familiarization tours for influencers. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning January 2022.The total amount is not to exceed $1,494,738.00 comprised of $725,748.00 for Mexico and $768,990.00 for U.S. promotions. Funding is available in the CVB Fiscal Year 21-22 Budget.
XII.31. Authorizing an office lease agreement at 6909 Springfield Avenue Suite #202 in the total amount of $275,185.92 for the term period of December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2025, for City of Laredo Health Department operations with the option to extend for another year, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the WIC Funds.
XIII.54. 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.55. Status report by the Utilities Department regarding low water issues by HWY 359 area with possible action, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.58. Discussion with possible action to change the amount for small business grants approved by Council under the City's American Rescue Plan funding from $3 million to $2 million and re-appropriate the $1 Million for workforce development and skills certification training programs, and any other matters incident thereto. Laredo College tentatively agreed to match the City's funding with $1 million of its own for the joint workforce training initiative.
XIII.59. Status report on the Public Arts Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items 63 - 65
66.B.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the cataloging and possible regulation of Homeowner Associations (HOA's), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
66.B.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the Traffic Safety Department to explore any and all viable solutions for alleviating traffic congestion during school hours along and adjacent to the intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and Loop 20, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.C.2. 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 VII Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Chalan Drive between 802 and 832
66.D.3. Discussion with possible action to hault negotiations related to Project LINK and continue with the Boulevard of the Americas with the Abrazo Project, and any other matters incident thereto.
66.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to review criteria set for bids and contractors, including point deductions for those who didn't meet previous timelines or set schedules; and any other matters incident thereto.
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