Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)

Citizen comments

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI.8. 2021-O-231 Amending the General Fund FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating four (4) Assistant to City Council, Grade 32 positions. Estimated annual cost of the four positions is $313,000.00. Funding for the new positions will be transferred from General Fund Reserve Appropriations.

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.39. Consideration to award contract RFQ/RFP FY21-ENG-015 Construction Manager-at-Risk (cost of the work plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price) for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $32,000,000.00, which includes $2,406,244.00 for pre-construction phase services, and as a component of CMAR's Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) construction overhead, profit, and general conditions charges based on the 12-month project; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. The CMAR will work with the architect and the City during the design process to ensure the feasibility and constructability of the Sports Complex Venue within the project budget. The CMAR will submit a proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project, which is within the City's construction budget. Funding is available in the 2021 Sports Venue Tax.

XII.51. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo College and the City of Laredo Fire Department which outlines a partnership for the Laredo College Fire Science Program.

XII.46. Prosperous and Affordable Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $535,553.00 for design, preparation of plans and specifications and bidding services for the Laredo International Airport to construct Taxiways H1 and H2, the decommission and demolition of existing Taxiway H, and rehabilitation of existing asphalt sections of Taxiway A (between Taxiway D and Taxiway E) with new concrete pavement. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. City Council approved RFQ on August 7th, 2021. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Local funds will be used for this work. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant.

XII.52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twelve (12) AutoPulse Resuscitation Systems from Zoll Medical Corp., Chelmsford, MA. in the amount of $190,924.92. These will allow Fire/EMS rescuers to deliver nonstop, high-quality compressions to cardiac arrest patients throughout their pre-hospital transport. Funding is available in the Fire Department's operational budget.

XII.53. Consideration to approve a binational agreement between City of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to provide mutual aid in disasters and emergency trainings.

XIII.79. 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.80. 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. (Part 1 of 2)

XVI.94.C.2. Discussion with possible action to re-open recreation centers to their original hours, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.80. 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. (Part 2 of 2)

XIII.81. Staff report with possible action regarding the cataloging and regulations of Homeowner Associations (HOA's), and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.82. Staff report with possible action 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.

VI. RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)

XIII.83. Status update on Council directive to present a recommendation for a 2% - 3% COLA, and/or increase with a one-time lump sum payment, with possible action.

XIII.84. Discussion with possible action to review current speed hump ordinance and practices, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.88. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with attorney regarding the City of Laredo sponsorship of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc. Defined Benefit Plan.

XIV.89. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with attorney on Cause No. 2021CVK000384-D2; City of Laredo v. Sylvia Guerra and the Premises located at 2202 Bristol Road, Laredo, Webb County, TX, 78045, In Rem; of the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas.

XIV.90. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the evaluation of the City Manager and return to open session for possible action regarding the City Manager's employment contract, and any matters related thereto.

XIII.85. Presentation by Ardurra Group, and the Utilities Department regarding the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality findings and solutions, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.86. Staff report on a potential binational park project, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.87. Discussion and possible action regarding the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee's recommendation to Council on the Spay and Neuter Clinic participation requirements, and any matters incident thereto.

XV.91- XV.93.

91. Presentation and consideration approval of service changes for El Metro Transit Network in Support of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis.

92. Consideration to ratify the awarded one (1) year parts annual supply contract (FY-19-090) to the vendors listed by providing bus and van fleet parts; by exercising the contract's final one-year extension option. Funding available in the El Metro Operations Fund.

93. Consideration to extend the Tire Lease Contract FY16-053 with Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for $12,000.00 beginning December 6, 2021, ending December 31, 2021. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company contract expired on September 30, 2021, and no bids were received on the Invitation for Bids FY22-022 ending November 9, 2021. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Contract was previously awarded for three years with two additional one year options which were both exercised. The extended amount of $12,000.00 is the remaining balance from the expired contract.

XV.94.B.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to direct staff to initiate additional LED lighting upgrades in District VIII utilizing designated district funds, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.B.2.Discussion with possible action to initiate and exercise a permanent preventive cleaning schedule for sidewalks and streets in the downtown area, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vidal Rodriguez)

XV.94.C.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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project.

XV.94.D.1. Discussion with possible action to donate a side loader garbage truck to Rio Bravo in order to promote a safe and clean river, and any other matters incident thereto. This garbage truck's value has been fully depreciated.

XV.94.D.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Pin Oak

XV.94.D.3. Discussion with possible action to pursue a Sister Cities Agreement with the State of Oaxaca, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.E.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.

XV.94.F.1. Discussion with possible action and update on the McPherson and Fenwick turning lane, and any other matters incident thereto. Discussion with possible action on a detailed health strategy outlining preparations for the possible spread of the Omicron Coronavirus variant; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

XV.94.F.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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project. .400 Surrey Road

XV.94.G.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the service interruptions by Spectrum Internet, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.G.2. Discussion with possible action regarding citizens' high water bills, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.H.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the Town Hall to be held on December 8, 2021, regarding ethylene oxide that was reported by Propublica, with more information on https://cleanairlaredo.org, and any other matters incident thereto, https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/

Dec 06, 2021 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)

Citizen comments

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI.8. 2021-O-231 Amending the General Fund FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating four (4) Assistant to City Council, Grade 32 positions. Estimated annual cost of the four positions is $313,000.00. Funding for the new positions will be transferred from General Fund Reserve Appropriations.

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.39. Consideration to award contract RFQ/RFP FY21-ENG-015 Construction Manager-at-Risk (cost of the work plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price) for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $32,000,000.00, which includes $2,406,244.00 for pre-construction phase services, and as a component of CMAR's Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) construction overhead, profit, and general conditions charges based on the 12-month project; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. The CMAR will work with the architect and the City during the design process to ensure the feasibility and constructability of the Sports Complex Venue within the project budget. The CMAR will submit a proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project, which is within the City's construction budget. Funding is available in the 2021 Sports Venue Tax.

XII.51. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo College and the City of Laredo Fire Department which outlines a partnership for the Laredo College Fire Science Program.

XII.46. Prosperous and Affordable Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $535,553.00 for design, preparation of plans and specifications and bidding services for the Laredo International Airport to construct Taxiways H1 and H2, the decommission and demolition of existing Taxiway H, and rehabilitation of existing asphalt sections of Taxiway A (between Taxiway D and Taxiway E) with new concrete pavement. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. City Council approved RFQ on August 7th, 2021. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Local funds will be used for this work. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant.

XII.52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twelve (12) AutoPulse Resuscitation Systems from Zoll Medical Corp., Chelmsford, MA. in the amount of $190,924.92. These will allow Fire/EMS rescuers to deliver nonstop, high-quality compressions to cardiac arrest patients throughout their pre-hospital transport. Funding is available in the Fire Department's operational budget.

XII.53. Consideration to approve a binational agreement between City of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to provide mutual aid in disasters and emergency trainings.

XIII.79. 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.80. 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. (Part 1 of 2)

XVI.94.C.2. Discussion with possible action to re-open recreation centers to their original hours, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.80. 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. (Part 2 of 2)

XIII.81. Staff report with possible action regarding the cataloging and regulations of Homeowner Associations (HOA's), and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.82. Staff report with possible action 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.

VI. RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)

XIII.83. Status update on Council directive to present a recommendation for a 2% - 3% COLA, and/or increase with a one-time lump sum payment, with possible action.

XIII.84. Discussion with possible action to review current speed hump ordinance and practices, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.88. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with attorney regarding the City of Laredo sponsorship of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc. Defined Benefit Plan.

XIV.89. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with attorney on Cause No. 2021CVK000384-D2; City of Laredo v. Sylvia Guerra and the Premises located at 2202 Bristol Road, Laredo, Webb County, TX, 78045, In Rem; of the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas.

XIV.90. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the evaluation of the City Manager and return to open session for possible action regarding the City Manager's employment contract, and any matters related thereto.

XIII.85. Presentation by Ardurra Group, and the Utilities Department regarding the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality findings and solutions, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.86. Staff report on a potential binational park project, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.87. Discussion and possible action regarding the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee's recommendation to Council on the Spay and Neuter Clinic participation requirements, and any matters incident thereto.

XV.91- XV.93.

91. Presentation and consideration approval of service changes for El Metro Transit Network in Support of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis.

92. Consideration to ratify the awarded one (1) year parts annual supply contract (FY-19-090) to the vendors listed by providing bus and van fleet parts; by exercising the contract's final one-year extension option. Funding available in the El Metro Operations Fund.

93. Consideration to extend the Tire Lease Contract FY16-053 with Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for $12,000.00 beginning December 6, 2021, ending December 31, 2021. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company contract expired on September 30, 2021, and no bids were received on the Invitation for Bids FY22-022 ending November 9, 2021. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Contract was previously awarded for three years with two additional one year options which were both exercised. The extended amount of $12,000.00 is the remaining balance from the expired contract.

XV.94.B.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to direct staff to initiate additional LED lighting upgrades in District VIII utilizing designated district funds, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.B.2.Discussion with possible action to initiate and exercise a permanent preventive cleaning schedule for sidewalks and streets in the downtown area, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vidal Rodriguez)

XV.94.C.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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project.

XV.94.D.1. Discussion with possible action to donate a side loader garbage truck to Rio Bravo in order to promote a safe and clean river, and any other matters incident thereto. This garbage truck's value has been fully depreciated.

XV.94.D.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Pin Oak

XV.94.D.3. Discussion with possible action to pursue a Sister Cities Agreement with the State of Oaxaca, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.E.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.

XV.94.F.1. Discussion with possible action and update on the McPherson and Fenwick turning lane, and any other matters incident thereto. Discussion with possible action on a detailed health strategy outlining preparations for the possible spread of the Omicron Coronavirus variant; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)

XV.94.F.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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project. .400 Surrey Road

XV.94.G.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the service interruptions by Spectrum Internet, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.G.2. Discussion with possible action regarding citizens' high water bills, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.94.H.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the Town Hall to be held on December 8, 2021, regarding ethylene oxide that was reported by Propublica, with more information on https://cleanairlaredo.org, and any other matters incident thereto, https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/

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