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1. Recognizing United South High School freshman Leslie Rodriguez for her outstanding accomplishment of becoming a veteran golfer by winning three straight high school championships in 2021 and 2022. The City of Laredo congratulates Leslie Rodriguez.
2. Recognizing Martin High School senior Melanie Duron for her accomplishments in athletics and academics. The City of Laredo congratulates Melanie for being named the Laredo Morning Times Female Athlete of the Year.
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VII.1. Mayor's welcome and introduction of Interim City Manager Samuel Keith Selman.
XIII.72. Appointment by the Interim City Manager of the Interim City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.
Citizen comments
VI. RECOGNITION
VII.2. Welcome and introduction of our new Transit Director Robert J. Garza.
Items VIII.1 - VIII.3
IX.1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance re-adopting amended guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of February 22, 2022 through February 21, 2024; and providing for publication.
IX.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 61.11 acres situated in Porcion 17, Abstract 52, Jose Christobal Garcia, Original Grantee and Porcion 18, Abstract 21, Jose de Bustamante, Original Grantee out of Shares 2 and 3 described in Partition Deed of La Bota Ranch recorded in Volume 492, pages 732-761 of the Webb County Deed Records and later out of Tract 4 of Partition Deed recorded in Volume 647, pages 36-57 of the Webb County Deed Records, located south of La Bota Parkway and southwest of Cowbird Cove Court, from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Area District).
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
Items XI. 9 - XI.21
XI.22. 2022-0-022 Approving and adopting the Redistricting 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. (as amended)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.31. Planned and Moving Consideration for approval to reject all four (4) bids received for FY22-ENG-08 Shi loh Crossing Park Restroom consisting of one ( 1 ) ADA accessible restroom inside the park with split face concrete blocks, metal roof structure, lights and accessible sidewalks located at 1111 9 Kirby Dr. There is no financial impact.
XII.32. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement in the amount of $4,325,000.00 to fund the City's participation in the Texas Department of Transportation's project to reconstruct US 59 Loop (formerly Loop 20).
XII.33. Welcoming and Equitable Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and approve amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with Overland Partners, Inc., San Antonio, Texas in the amount not to exceed $1 39,560.00 for the FY22-ENG-1 0 Binational River Park Project Services which includes production of architectural renderings, illustrations and other related information necessary for Phase 1 of the Binational River Park design. This consists of an ecological restoration project that includes, but is not limited to an integrated green belt along the Rio Grande-Rio Bravo River Vega between Laredo, Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico spanning approximately 6.3 river miles (10.1 river kilometers) that will drive economic revitalization including public art, culture, as well as attracting tourism on both sides of the border, and transforming it into a unique international landmark with global reach for this hemisphere. Current total contract amount including this amendment No. 1 is $1 89,060.00. Fund ing is available in the 2017 CO Bond.
XII.37. Healthy and Safe 2022-R-028 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $230,491.00 with a projected amount of program income of $123,832.00 for a total of $354,323.00 with no match for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department, Immunization Action Plan Program for the term period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. No grant match required. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund.
XII.41. Authorizing the I nterim City Manager to purchase general liability and auto liability coverage for Laredo Transit Management, Inc./ El Metro Transit Operations, with limits of $5,000,000.00, in compliance with Article 18 of the Transit Management Services Agreement by and between Hendrickson Transportation Group (HTG) and the City of Laredo. Deductibles are not to exceed one-hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars, per occu rrence. HTG will name the City of Laredo as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis and provide waiver of subrogation endorsements on both the auto liabil ity and general liability insurance policies. The current premium cost is for an amount not to exceed $867,454.00 for the first year. The City of Laredo will revisit the liability premium pricing for consideration for year two (2) of the Management Agreement Term and forward. The above-mentioned i nsurance agreement will coincide with the HTG Management Agreement term of a period of five (5) years, with one ( 1 ) five (5) year option to renew, and with a sixty (60) day cancelation notice. Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fund.
XII.54. 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.
XII.57. Authorizing the Interim 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-inch sanitary sewer main on a first-come, first-served basis. The funds collected from the sale of the LU Es 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.68. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY21-097 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $350,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed five (5) additional six (6) month periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond Division of the Waterworks System Fund.
XIII.70. 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.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items XV.74 - XV.76
XVI.77.A.1. Discussion with possible action to repeal, replace, revise, and/or amend by ordinance, City of Laredo Code of Ordinance No. 2019 - 0 - 051, and /or Section(s) there in, in whole or partially; and /or to repeal, replace and/or amend by ordinance, as necessary, any other ordinance(s), or section (s) there in, found and contained in the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, which specifically, or generally, or in any way prohibits or limits the City Manager, Interim City Manager, or anyone else acting and/or holding the same authority and power of a City Manager, to hire, appoint, suspend, reassign and/or terminate anyone within his or her upper level management team or department, be it a Deputy City Manager, Acting City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or otherwise. Such authority and or powers shall lie and be held solely and strictly by the City Manager, or Interim City Manager, or anyone else holding such powers and authority at the time, at his or her sole discretion. City Council shall not have any power and/or authority whatsoever to interfere with the exercise of such powers and/or authority by the City Manager, or Interim City Manager, or anyone else holding such powers and authority at the time; and any other matters relating or pertinent thereto.
XIII.71. S tatus 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.
XVI.77.C.1. Discussion with possible action to rescind portions of Ordinance 201 9-0-051 Section 2-19 that mention "subject to approval of the city council" under Section (a) and Section (b) As it confl icts with City Charter Section 2.03 under Prohibitions paragraph (B) and Section 3.05 u nder Powers and Duties of the City Manager paragraph (1 ), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
XVI.77.B.1. Discussion with possible action purchase additional upgraded stop sign poles for District in various area in District 2 and any other matters incident thereto. Funding is available in District 2 - District Priority Funds.
XVI.77.B.2. Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance for large lot subdivisions with low density development, where natural drainage is designed similar to countryside properties and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.77.D.1. Discussion with possible action to establish an overlay zone in certain areas of Del Mar Boulevard and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.77.D.2. Discussion with possible action to create a suicide committee and promote a 998 system.
XVI.77.D.3. Discussion with possible action for AEP to provide an update on lack of transformers in Laredo which is hurting future development in Laredo.
XVI.77.E.1. Discussion with possible action to submit a letter of support to the County of Webb for the Rio Grande International Study Center's application for an American Rescue Plan Act grant, in its full amount, to conduct critical initial engineering and economy analysis studies to pilot a waste-to-energy project known as a Community Water and Energy Resource Center (CWERC) in the Laredo region, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
XVI.77.E.2. Discussion with possible action on naming the new Farias Dog Park "K9 Kimmie's Corner Dog Park" after a Laredo Police Department hardworking and dedicated K9, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, 111)
Feb 07, 2022 City Council
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1. Recognizing United South High School freshman Leslie Rodriguez for her outstanding accomplishment of becoming a veteran golfer by winning three straight high school championships in 2021 and 2022. The City of Laredo congratulates Leslie Rodriguez.
2. Recognizing Martin High School senior Melanie Duron for her accomplishments in athletics and academics. The City of Laredo congratulates Melanie for being named the Laredo Morning Times Female Athlete of the Year.
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VII.1. Mayor's welcome and introduction of Interim City Manager Samuel Keith Selman.
XIII.72. Appointment by the Interim City Manager of the Interim City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.
Citizen comments
VI. RECOGNITION
VII.2. Welcome and introduction of our new Transit Director Robert J. Garza.
Items VIII.1 - VIII.3
IX.1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance re-adopting amended guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of February 22, 2022 through February 21, 2024; and providing for publication.
IX.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 61.11 acres situated in Porcion 17, Abstract 52, Jose Christobal Garcia, Original Grantee and Porcion 18, Abstract 21, Jose de Bustamante, Original Grantee out of Shares 2 and 3 described in Partition Deed of La Bota Ranch recorded in Volume 492, pages 732-761 of the Webb County Deed Records and later out of Tract 4 of Partition Deed recorded in Volume 647, pages 36-57 of the Webb County Deed Records, located south of La Bota Parkway and southwest of Cowbird Cove Court, from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Area District).
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
Items XI. 9 - XI.21
XI.22. 2022-0-022 Approving and adopting the Redistricting 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. (as amended)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.31. Planned and Moving Consideration for approval to reject all four (4) bids received for FY22-ENG-08 Shi loh Crossing Park Restroom consisting of one ( 1 ) ADA accessible restroom inside the park with split face concrete blocks, metal roof structure, lights and accessible sidewalks located at 1111 9 Kirby Dr. There is no financial impact.
XII.32. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement in the amount of $4,325,000.00 to fund the City's participation in the Texas Department of Transportation's project to reconstruct US 59 Loop (formerly Loop 20).
XII.33. Welcoming and Equitable Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute and approve amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with Overland Partners, Inc., San Antonio, Texas in the amount not to exceed $1 39,560.00 for the FY22-ENG-1 0 Binational River Park Project Services which includes production of architectural renderings, illustrations and other related information necessary for Phase 1 of the Binational River Park design. This consists of an ecological restoration project that includes, but is not limited to an integrated green belt along the Rio Grande-Rio Bravo River Vega between Laredo, Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico spanning approximately 6.3 river miles (10.1 river kilometers) that will drive economic revitalization including public art, culture, as well as attracting tourism on both sides of the border, and transforming it into a unique international landmark with global reach for this hemisphere. Current total contract amount including this amendment No. 1 is $1 89,060.00. Fund ing is available in the 2017 CO Bond.
XII.37. Healthy and Safe 2022-R-028 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $230,491.00 with a projected amount of program income of $123,832.00 for a total of $354,323.00 with no match for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department, Immunization Action Plan Program for the term period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. No grant match required. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund.
XII.41. Authorizing the I nterim City Manager to purchase general liability and auto liability coverage for Laredo Transit Management, Inc./ El Metro Transit Operations, with limits of $5,000,000.00, in compliance with Article 18 of the Transit Management Services Agreement by and between Hendrickson Transportation Group (HTG) and the City of Laredo. Deductibles are not to exceed one-hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars, per occu rrence. HTG will name the City of Laredo as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis and provide waiver of subrogation endorsements on both the auto liabil ity and general liability insurance policies. The current premium cost is for an amount not to exceed $867,454.00 for the first year. The City of Laredo will revisit the liability premium pricing for consideration for year two (2) of the Management Agreement Term and forward. The above-mentioned i nsurance agreement will coincide with the HTG Management Agreement term of a period of five (5) years, with one ( 1 ) five (5) year option to renew, and with a sixty (60) day cancelation notice. Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fund.
XII.54. 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.
XII.57. Authorizing the Interim 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-inch sanitary sewer main on a first-come, first-served basis. The funds collected from the sale of the LU Es 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.68. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY21-097 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $350,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six (6) months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed five (5) additional six (6) month periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond Division of the Waterworks System Fund.
XIII.70. 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.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Items XV.74 - XV.76
XVI.77.A.1. Discussion with possible action to repeal, replace, revise, and/or amend by ordinance, City of Laredo Code of Ordinance No. 2019 - 0 - 051, and /or Section(s) there in, in whole or partially; and /or to repeal, replace and/or amend by ordinance, as necessary, any other ordinance(s), or section (s) there in, found and contained in the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, which specifically, or generally, or in any way prohibits or limits the City Manager, Interim City Manager, or anyone else acting and/or holding the same authority and power of a City Manager, to hire, appoint, suspend, reassign and/or terminate anyone within his or her upper level management team or department, be it a Deputy City Manager, Acting City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or otherwise. Such authority and or powers shall lie and be held solely and strictly by the City Manager, or Interim City Manager, or anyone else holding such powers and authority at the time, at his or her sole discretion. City Council shall not have any power and/or authority whatsoever to interfere with the exercise of such powers and/or authority by the City Manager, or Interim City Manager, or anyone else holding such powers and authority at the time; and any other matters relating or pertinent thereto.
XIII.71. S tatus 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.
XVI.77.C.1. Discussion with possible action to rescind portions of Ordinance 201 9-0-051 Section 2-19 that mention "subject to approval of the city council" under Section (a) and Section (b) As it confl icts with City Charter Section 2.03 under Prohibitions paragraph (B) and Section 3.05 u nder Powers and Duties of the City Manager paragraph (1 ), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
XVI.77.B.1. Discussion with possible action purchase additional upgraded stop sign poles for District in various area in District 2 and any other matters incident thereto. Funding is available in District 2 - District Priority Funds.
XVI.77.B.2. Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance for large lot subdivisions with low density development, where natural drainage is designed similar to countryside properties and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.77.D.1. Discussion with possible action to establish an overlay zone in certain areas of Del Mar Boulevard and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.77.D.2. Discussion with possible action to create a suicide committee and promote a 998 system.
XVI.77.D.3. Discussion with possible action for AEP to provide an update on lack of transformers in Laredo which is hurting future development in Laredo.
XVI.77.E.1. Discussion with possible action to submit a letter of support to the County of Webb for the Rio Grande International Study Center's application for an American Rescue Plan Act grant, in its full amount, to conduct critical initial engineering and economy analysis studies to pilot a waste-to-energy project known as a Community Water and Energy Resource Center (CWERC) in the Laredo region, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
XVI.77.E.2. Discussion with possible action on naming the new Farias Dog Park "K9 Kimmie's Corner Dog Park" after a Laredo Police Department hardworking and dedicated K9, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, 111)
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