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1. Congratulations to the United South High School Silver Steppers on winning National Champions Team Open Pom, Second Place Team Lyrical and Second Place Team Military, Steppers Officer line National Champions in Lyrical, Pom and Hip-Hop at MA Nationals in Arlington, Texas under the direction of Ms. Grizelda Dozal and Ms. Jasmine Flores.
2. Congratulations to United South High School Colorguard on winning the Grand National Champions at MA Nationals in Arlington, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Captain Cesar A. Merla from the Texas Army National Guard for his dedication and hard work over the years, and most importantly through COVID-19. Captain Merla was assigned to lead vaccination drives, water distributions, tent deployment, and many more endeavors led by the National Guard.
VI.2. Recognizing the Martin High School freshmen Danya Ibarra, Briana Morales, and Keyla De Leon for winning the 2022 UIL State Champion Robotics First Division - FTC Group II.
Citizen comments
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
100.C.1. Discussion with possible action to direct Interim City Manager to assign staff to purchase and install security cameras at El Eden Recreation Center.
100.D.1. Discussion with possible action on instructing the Interim City Manager to provide a status report on all Capital Improvement Projects adopted by the City Council during last year's budget workshop, to include the reason for any delays in the completion of said projects, and to explain the reason for not complying with Ordinance 2019-0-026 which required the City Manager to provide a monthly report on the status and expenditures of all council projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
100.D.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the City Manager to immediately implement a plan of action to ensure accountability by staff for the follow-through and completion of all district projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
100.D.3. Discussion with possible action for the City to host Families for Autism Support and Awareness organization at Sister's of Mercy Water Park on Saturday April 30th; and any matter incident thereto.
Items 100.B.2. & 50
100.B.3. Discussion with possible action to endorse a resolution by the Veterans Committee in support of training facilities for Martin High School ROTC, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
100.G.1. Discussion with possible action on hosting the second annual "Family Night Under the Stars," an overnight movie and camping event at the Jovita ldar Park, with free access to the pool from 4 pm. to 8 pm., as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code, and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. and Council Member Vanessa Perez)
94. Presentation and update report by Gene Lindgren, President of Laredo Economic Development; and any other matters incident thereto.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Items 15 & 16
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
63. Consideration to award renew parts/service contract FY21-050 with Bone's Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the purchase of motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/services for the City's Police motorcycles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The contract may be extended for two (2), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
XIII.91. 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.
100.E.1. Discussion with possible action to rename the Market Street Tennis Courts to the George S. Pappas Market Street Tennis Courts, and to rename the Championship Court #7 to the T. Perry Widener Championship Tennis Court (as recommended by the Facilities Naming and Recognition Commission for council consideration).
100.F.1. Discussion with possible action on traffic concerns on Springfield Ave., between Calton Rd. and Hillside Rd.; and any other matters incident thereto.
100.F.2. Discussion with possible action to set goals, priorities, and performance measures as it pertains to the Interim City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.92. Presentation of the FY20-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
XIII.93. Discussion with possible action on the Integrated Water Master Plan and including the proposed funding plan; and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XV.95 - XV.99
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
100.B.1. Discussion with possible action and status update regarding a park project near Los Martinez and Markley Lane; and any other matters incident thereto.
100.G.2. Discussion with possible action to start the process of a design cost analysis for a new Veteran's park at the 5200 block of McPherson; and any matter incident thereto.
100.G.3. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim 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.
100.A.1. Discussion with possible action to recognize Mr. Martin Villarreal, Chief Appraiser for Webb & La Salle County Appraisal District, for his 33 years of dedicated public service. The District is responsible for discovering, listing, and appraising every item of taxable property within the respective counties.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Apr 19, 2022 City Council
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1. Congratulations to the United South High School Silver Steppers on winning National Champions Team Open Pom, Second Place Team Lyrical and Second Place Team Military, Steppers Officer line National Champions in Lyrical, Pom and Hip-Hop at MA Nationals in Arlington, Texas under the direction of Ms. Grizelda Dozal and Ms. Jasmine Flores.
2. Congratulations to United South High School Colorguard on winning the Grand National Champions at MA Nationals in Arlington, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Captain Cesar A. Merla from the Texas Army National Guard for his dedication and hard work over the years, and most importantly through COVID-19. Captain Merla was assigned to lead vaccination drives, water distributions, tent deployment, and many more endeavors led by the National Guard.
VI.2. Recognizing the Martin High School freshmen Danya Ibarra, Briana Morales, and Keyla De Leon for winning the 2022 UIL State Champion Robotics First Division - FTC Group II.
Citizen comments
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
100.C.1. Discussion with possible action to direct Interim City Manager to assign staff to purchase and install security cameras at El Eden Recreation Center.
100.D.1. Discussion with possible action on instructing the Interim City Manager to provide a status report on all Capital Improvement Projects adopted by the City Council during last year's budget workshop, to include the reason for any delays in the completion of said projects, and to explain the reason for not complying with Ordinance 2019-0-026 which required the City Manager to provide a monthly report on the status and expenditures of all council projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
100.D.2. Discussion with possible action on directing the City Manager to immediately implement a plan of action to ensure accountability by staff for the follow-through and completion of all district projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
100.D.3. Discussion with possible action for the City to host Families for Autism Support and Awareness organization at Sister's of Mercy Water Park on Saturday April 30th; and any matter incident thereto.
Items 100.B.2. & 50
100.B.3. Discussion with possible action to endorse a resolution by the Veterans Committee in support of training facilities for Martin High School ROTC, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
100.G.1. Discussion with possible action on hosting the second annual "Family Night Under the Stars," an overnight movie and camping event at the Jovita ldar Park, with free access to the pool from 4 pm. to 8 pm., as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code, and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. and Council Member Vanessa Perez)
94. Presentation and update report by Gene Lindgren, President of Laredo Economic Development; and any other matters incident thereto.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Items 15 & 16
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
63. Consideration to award renew parts/service contract FY21-050 with Bone's Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the purchase of motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/services for the City's Police motorcycles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The contract may be extended for two (2), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
XIII.91. 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.
100.E.1. Discussion with possible action to rename the Market Street Tennis Courts to the George S. Pappas Market Street Tennis Courts, and to rename the Championship Court #7 to the T. Perry Widener Championship Tennis Court (as recommended by the Facilities Naming and Recognition Commission for council consideration).
100.F.1. Discussion with possible action on traffic concerns on Springfield Ave., between Calton Rd. and Hillside Rd.; and any other matters incident thereto.
100.F.2. Discussion with possible action to set goals, priorities, and performance measures as it pertains to the Interim City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.92. Presentation of the FY20-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
XIII.93. Discussion with possible action on the Integrated Water Master Plan and including the proposed funding plan; and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XV.95 - XV.99
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
100.B.1. Discussion with possible action and status update regarding a park project near Los Martinez and Markley Lane; and any other matters incident thereto.
100.G.2. Discussion with possible action to start the process of a design cost analysis for a new Veteran's park at the 5200 block of McPherson; and any matter incident thereto.
100.G.3. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim 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.
100.A.1. Discussion with possible action to recognize Mr. Martin Villarreal, Chief Appraiser for Webb & La Salle County Appraisal District, for his 33 years of dedicated public service. The District is responsible for discovering, listing, and appraising every item of taxable property within the respective counties.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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