Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Citizen comments
XV.94.E.2 Update on Jacaman Road traffic safety improvements for that section of roadway adjacent to the airport property with possible action.
XII.87. Presentation with possible action on the Laredo Public Arts Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.94.G.1. & XV.94.G.2.
VI. RECOGNITION
XV.94.D.1. Discussion with possible action on recognizing Animal Control Officer Jose E. Aranda who is credited with saving the life of 45 cats inside the animal shelter when it recently caught fire.
VII.2. Presentation by Natalie Hernandez, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), and board members regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 124th Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council.
VII.3 Invitation to watch the annual State of the City Address on KGNS and Telemundo, Monday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m., as well as on the City of Laredo's Public Access Channels and Facebook Page.
XII.83. 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.
XV.94.A.1. Discussion with possible action on status of retaining an experienced, independent consultant to assess the city’s overall health challenges and medically under-served needs, and provide solutions thereto; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XIII.6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 17, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit IV, located at 602 Nispola Drive, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit and staff does not support the application. ZC-008-2022 District III
XIII.7. & XIII.8.
XIII.9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for amusement redemption machine establishment in Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, San Isidro-McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Road, Unit 116 (bottom only)
XIII.10. - XIII.12.
XIII.14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 1, Springfield Crossing Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 8422, 8424, 8426, and 8428 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Commercial Business District).
XIII.15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance approving and adopting the Districting Plan of the City of Laredo; providing for the redistricting of the eight (8) City Council Districts within the City of Laredo; and providing for publication and effective date.
XIII.16 & XIII.17.
XI.36. Ratification of the submission of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program contract amendment and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. The program, under this grant contract amendment of $200,000.00, will provide emergency mortgage assistance to eligible low moderate income families/individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
XIII.18. & XIII.19.
X.21. 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.
X.22. 2022-O-001 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 14, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, Located at 7126 Rosson Ln, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.25. 2022-O-004 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 “Animals and Fowl” of the Code of Ordinances, specifically section 6-19 (Protection of Animals and Pets) and 6-119 (Registration, Vaccination, and Permit Fees) to provide for regulation and inspection of privately owned animal traps within city limits and to charge an annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for privately owned animal traps within city limits; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
X.28. 2022-O-007 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Ordinance 2020-O-149 regarding the temporary parklet pilot program to extend the expiration date of the program for one hundred and twenty days (120) following the expiration of the Governor's COVID-19 disaster declaration; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
XI.31. 2022-R-015 A resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Chapter 380 Agreement with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the enhancement of economic development, growth, job opportunities for citizens of Laredo, retail sales, and other businesses and commercial activity in Laredo Texas and surrounding areas by providing access to low-cost nonstop air transportation. The City and Aeromar S.A. de C.V. have agreed that the City of Laredo will purchase seats in advance for the route to and from Mexico City, Mexico for an amount that is not to exceed $390,500.00 and will equal to 142 tickets monthly until December 2022. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
XI.32. Consideration to award contract FY22-025 to Madison Avenue Marketing, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $90,000 per year. These services are for Airport and Airline marketing campaigns that will include: social media management, professional videography & photography, website management and graphic design. The term of this contract is for one (1) year with an option to renew an additional two (2), one (1) year terms contingent upon mutual agreement and availability of funds. Funding is available in the International Airport Budget.
XI.56. This contract is not to exceed the amount of $200,000.00 and completion is estimated to be nine (9) months. The compensation and classification study aims to create a pay program that is fair, equitable, and competitive with both public and private employers in the surrounding geographic market area from which the City recruits. Funding is available from General Fund. & 84. Discussion with possible action on a City retention plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.84. Discussion with possible action on a City retention plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
EXCUTIVE SESSION
XI.71. 2022-R-016 Ratification of a construction contract with R&A Construction in the amount not to exceed $106,450.00 for emergency repairs at the Uni-Trade Stadium, including foundation investigative work, plumbing drain line inspection, concrete repairs, and other improvements. The contract was made pursuant to Section 252.022 (a)(3) of the Local Government Code and is necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property that is occurring or has occurred which requires immediate action to preserve public property. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Fund.
XI.79. Authorizing the City Manager to sell the remaining capacity from the oversized water and sewer infrastructure in the form of Living Unit Equivalent (LUEs) to Phoenix Subdivision, Gator Point Subdivision, Bella Subdivision, Las Fincas Subdivision and La Herradura Subdivision (water infrastructure only); up to the capacities of the elevated storage tank at Las Blancas, and up to the capacity of the existing 24" sanitary sewer main as first-come, first-served basis. The monies collected from the sale of the LUEs will be used for any future water and sewer maintenance and repairs to the existing water and sewer infrastructure. Revenues collected will be deposited to the respective Water and Sewer Land Development Fees account.
XII.82. 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.
XII.85. Status update with possible action on the 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.86. Discussion on the March City Council Meeting schedule with possible action.
XII.88. Status report and update on quarterly strategic priorities and goals.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XIV.90 - XIV.93
XV.94.B.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. 4228 Marcy Loop
XV.94.C.1. Discussion with possible action for staff to develop an economic plan and provide incentive options for developers to build affordable homes for low level income families in the R-1a Zones with values of $150,000 or less in our community
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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
XV.94.F.1. Status report on the shortage of transformers by American Electric Power (AEP) which is causing delays in future developments with possible action.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Citizen comments
XV.94.E.2 Update on Jacaman Road traffic safety improvements for that section of roadway adjacent to the airport property with possible action.
XII.87. Presentation with possible action on the Laredo Public Arts Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.94.G.1. & XV.94.G.2.
VI. RECOGNITION
XV.94.D.1. Discussion with possible action on recognizing Animal Control Officer Jose E. Aranda who is credited with saving the life of 45 cats inside the animal shelter when it recently caught fire.
VII.2. Presentation by Natalie Hernandez, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), and board members regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 124th Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council.
VII.3 Invitation to watch the annual State of the City Address on KGNS and Telemundo, Monday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m., as well as on the City of Laredo's Public Access Channels and Facebook Page.
XII.83. 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.
XV.94.A.1. Discussion with possible action on status of retaining an experienced, independent consultant to assess the city’s overall health challenges and medically under-served needs, and provide solutions thereto; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XIII.6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 17, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit IV, located at 602 Nispola Drive, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit and staff does not support the application. ZC-008-2022 District III
XIII.7. & XIII.8.
XIII.9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for amusement redemption machine establishment in Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, San Isidro-McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Road, Unit 116 (bottom only)
XIII.10. - XIII.12.
XIII.14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 1, Springfield Crossing Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 8422, 8424, 8426, and 8428 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Commercial Business District).
XIII.15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance approving and adopting the Districting Plan of the City of Laredo; providing for the redistricting of the eight (8) City Council Districts within the City of Laredo; and providing for publication and effective date.
XIII.16 & XIII.17.
XI.36. Ratification of the submission of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program contract amendment and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. The program, under this grant contract amendment of $200,000.00, will provide emergency mortgage assistance to eligible low moderate income families/individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
XIII.18. & XIII.19.
X.21. 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.
X.22. 2022-O-001 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 14, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, Located at 7126 Rosson Ln, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.25. 2022-O-004 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 “Animals and Fowl” of the Code of Ordinances, specifically section 6-19 (Protection of Animals and Pets) and 6-119 (Registration, Vaccination, and Permit Fees) to provide for regulation and inspection of privately owned animal traps within city limits and to charge an annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for privately owned animal traps within city limits; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
X.28. 2022-O-007 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Ordinance 2020-O-149 regarding the temporary parklet pilot program to extend the expiration date of the program for one hundred and twenty days (120) following the expiration of the Governor's COVID-19 disaster declaration; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
XI.31. 2022-R-015 A resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Chapter 380 Agreement with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the enhancement of economic development, growth, job opportunities for citizens of Laredo, retail sales, and other businesses and commercial activity in Laredo Texas and surrounding areas by providing access to low-cost nonstop air transportation. The City and Aeromar S.A. de C.V. have agreed that the City of Laredo will purchase seats in advance for the route to and from Mexico City, Mexico for an amount that is not to exceed $390,500.00 and will equal to 142 tickets monthly until December 2022. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
XI.32. Consideration to award contract FY22-025 to Madison Avenue Marketing, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $90,000 per year. These services are for Airport and Airline marketing campaigns that will include: social media management, professional videography & photography, website management and graphic design. The term of this contract is for one (1) year with an option to renew an additional two (2), one (1) year terms contingent upon mutual agreement and availability of funds. Funding is available in the International Airport Budget.
XI.56. This contract is not to exceed the amount of $200,000.00 and completion is estimated to be nine (9) months. The compensation and classification study aims to create a pay program that is fair, equitable, and competitive with both public and private employers in the surrounding geographic market area from which the City recruits. Funding is available from General Fund. & 84. Discussion with possible action on a City retention plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.84. Discussion with possible action on a City retention plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
EXCUTIVE SESSION
XI.71. 2022-R-016 Ratification of a construction contract with R&A Construction in the amount not to exceed $106,450.00 for emergency repairs at the Uni-Trade Stadium, including foundation investigative work, plumbing drain line inspection, concrete repairs, and other improvements. The contract was made pursuant to Section 252.022 (a)(3) of the Local Government Code and is necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property that is occurring or has occurred which requires immediate action to preserve public property. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Fund.
XI.79. Authorizing the City Manager to sell the remaining capacity from the oversized water and sewer infrastructure in the form of Living Unit Equivalent (LUEs) to Phoenix Subdivision, Gator Point Subdivision, Bella Subdivision, Las Fincas Subdivision and La Herradura Subdivision (water infrastructure only); up to the capacities of the elevated storage tank at Las Blancas, and up to the capacity of the existing 24" sanitary sewer main as first-come, first-served basis. The monies collected from the sale of the LUEs will be used for any future water and sewer maintenance and repairs to the existing water and sewer infrastructure. Revenues collected will be deposited to the respective Water and Sewer Land Development Fees account.
XII.82. 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.
XII.85. Status update with possible action on the 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda, and any other matters incident thereto.
XII.86. Discussion on the March City Council Meeting schedule with possible action.
XII.88. Status report and update on quarterly strategic priorities and goals.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XIV.90 - XIV.93
XV.94.B.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. 4228 Marcy Loop
XV.94.C.1. Discussion with possible action for staff to develop an economic plan and provide incentive options for developers to build affordable homes for low level income families in the R-1a Zones with values of $150,000 or less in our community
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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
XV.94.F.1. Status report on the shortage of transformers by American Electric Power (AEP) which is causing delays in future developments with possible action.
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