Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Joel Vazquez, CVB Assistant Director and Selina Villarreal, CVB Marketing Manager for earning their Certified Tourism Executive (GTE) designation from the Travel and Tourism College offered by the Texas Travel Alliance. Travel & Tourism College (TTC) provides participants with an intensive professional education full of marketing, leadership and management courses taught by college professors and seasoned travel and tourism professionals from around the country. Recognizing Ana Reyna Arzate, CVB Marketing Coordinator for being selected as one of 2022 Emerging Tourism Stars by the eTourism Summit. A result of her contributions to the team and commitment to our organization, community and the tourism industry. As part of this recognition Ana Reyna participated as a speaker in a panel during the 2022 eTourism Summit in Florida. Visit Laredo was also honored during the eTourism Summit as a winner of the 5th Annual Excellence "e TSY" Awards, receiving recognition in the category of "Innovation in Influencer Marketing" for its campaign, "Welcome Back to Laredo" deployed in November 2021, when the border restrictions were lifted.
VI.2. Recognizing three (3) outstanding City of Laredo employees to be named as the City's Employees of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2022, one whose work is mostly conducted indoors, one whose work is mostly conducted outdoors, and one from the Police or Fire Department who is subject to Collective Bargaining in accordance with Ordinance No. 2021-0-014 which establishes the City of Laredo Employee of the Quarter Program.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 3)
XIII.49. Discussion with possible action on considering a special election for the funding of the Binational River Park, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 3)
XIII.49. Discussion with possible action on considering a special election for the funding of the Binational River Park, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
Citizen comments (Part 3 of 3)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
XVI.55.A.1. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.24. Consideration for approval of FY22-ENG-05 McPherson Rd. & Shiloh Dr. southbound right turn lane and widening project as complete, approval of change order No. 1, a net decrease of $11,709.42, release of retainage in the amount of $22,105.00, and the remaining balance of $136,730.58 adding up to the final payment of $158,835.58 to ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas. The final construction contract amount is $357,780.58, with a total contract time of 60 working days. Funding is available in the 2021 C.O. Bond.
XII.26. Consideration for approval to reject the sole bid received for FY22-ENG-23 Freddie Benavides Park Baseball Outfield and Restroom Project consisting of upgrading to a new athletic outfield fence, new rod iron decorative fence with concrete columns, renovation of existing restrooms, concession stand, storage areas (first and second floor), and exterior miscellaneous improvements. There is no financial impact at this time .
XII.30. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Independent School District and the City of Laredo concerning student-parent reunification process involving school campus emergency evacuations.
Items XII.34 & XII.35
XII.37. Consideration to ratify purchase order No. 351038 in the amount of $50,873.00 with WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, AZ due to an increase in lawn maintenance services at all the recreation centers and the inclusion of lawn maintenance at the blocks of Matamoros, Hidalgo, Houston, Victoria on IH-35 Highway. Ratification is being requested because this vendor has exceeded the $50,000.00 annual threshold. A formal bid is in the process and will be posted on Cit-E-Bid on June 20, 2022. Funding is available in the General Fund - Parks and Recreation Department.
XII.38. 2022-R-110 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,086,949.50 from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY 2023 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program for the period of May 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Funding will be used to pay for costs associated with the operational infrastructure of the TAG Center such as personnel, rent, contractual costs, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require matching funds. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund-Texas Anti-Gang Grant.
XIII.47. 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.48. Discussion with possible action to consider the selection of possible grade separation and roadway closure locations for inclusion in a potential railroad grant application, intended to seek funding for the design and construction of improvements along the Kansas City Southern railroad line, from the Washington/Santa Isabel Avenue to the Arkansas Avenue crossing, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.50. Appointment by the Interim City Manager of the City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XV.53 & XV.54
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Items XVI.55.G.1 & XVI.55.G.2
XVI.55.B.1. Status update on the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU and its construction timeline for completion of the project along with a progress update; and any matter incident thereto.
XVI.55.B.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct Interim City Manager to waive the pool entrance fee on July 20th at the Jovita ldar Pool for a local dance team; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.B.3. Discussion with possible action for Interim City Manager to consider during the budget workshop meetings, a cost of living increase for City employees and the review of the pay scale with a possible adjustment for inflation; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.C.1. Discussion with possible action to revisit and amend Ordinance 2021-0-204 pertaining to swimming pools, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vidal Rodriguez)
XVI.55.D.1. Discussion with possible action to ratify the waiving of fees on June 21st for the Make the Music Day event which occurs worldwide. The parking meter fees to be waived are along
XVI.55.D.2. Discussion and possible action on the creation of an Inner City Housing Incentive Policy to target the redevelopment of empty buildings and undeveloped lots throughout the inner city into market rate housing. This policy incorporates the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and provides greater incentives like forgivable loans to housing projects within targeted growth areas in the inner city. The Policy encourages historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, brownfield redevelopment, and market rate housing. Finally, the policy rewards good urban design and encourages mixed-use and mixed income development and redevelopment. (Co-sponsor Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez, Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XVI.55.D.3. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a Downtown/Inner City Economic Development Coordinator; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to waive the pool entrance fee for July 3 rd at the Independence Pool in conjunction for the Independence Day celebration and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.E.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to instruct staff to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Laredo and United Independent School District to purchase the score board for the United South High School football field and any other matters incident thereto. District 1 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
I.A.1. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.
XVI.55.F.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the Interim City Manager to initiate a safe driving campaign within the City of Laredo in an effort to promote safe driving amid a disturbing rise in traffic accidents and fatalities, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.F.2. 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 pol icy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District 2 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
I.B.1. Discussion with possible action to create or establish a picnic area within the Sister of Mercy Water Park for the public to eat; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez)
Jun 21, 2022 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI.1. Recognizing Joel Vazquez, CVB Assistant Director and Selina Villarreal, CVB Marketing Manager for earning their Certified Tourism Executive (GTE) designation from the Travel and Tourism College offered by the Texas Travel Alliance. Travel & Tourism College (TTC) provides participants with an intensive professional education full of marketing, leadership and management courses taught by college professors and seasoned travel and tourism professionals from around the country. Recognizing Ana Reyna Arzate, CVB Marketing Coordinator for being selected as one of 2022 Emerging Tourism Stars by the eTourism Summit. A result of her contributions to the team and commitment to our organization, community and the tourism industry. As part of this recognition Ana Reyna participated as a speaker in a panel during the 2022 eTourism Summit in Florida. Visit Laredo was also honored during the eTourism Summit as a winner of the 5th Annual Excellence "e TSY" Awards, receiving recognition in the category of "Innovation in Influencer Marketing" for its campaign, "Welcome Back to Laredo" deployed in November 2021, when the border restrictions were lifted.
VI.2. Recognizing three (3) outstanding City of Laredo employees to be named as the City's Employees of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2022, one whose work is mostly conducted indoors, one whose work is mostly conducted outdoors, and one from the Police or Fire Department who is subject to Collective Bargaining in accordance with Ordinance No. 2021-0-014 which establishes the City of Laredo Employee of the Quarter Program.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 3)
XIII.49. Discussion with possible action on considering a special election for the funding of the Binational River Park, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 3)
XIII.49. Discussion with possible action on considering a special election for the funding of the Binational River Park, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
Citizen comments (Part 3 of 3)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
XVI.55.A.1. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.24. Consideration for approval of FY22-ENG-05 McPherson Rd. & Shiloh Dr. southbound right turn lane and widening project as complete, approval of change order No. 1, a net decrease of $11,709.42, release of retainage in the amount of $22,105.00, and the remaining balance of $136,730.58 adding up to the final payment of $158,835.58 to ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas. The final construction contract amount is $357,780.58, with a total contract time of 60 working days. Funding is available in the 2021 C.O. Bond.
XII.26. Consideration for approval to reject the sole bid received for FY22-ENG-23 Freddie Benavides Park Baseball Outfield and Restroom Project consisting of upgrading to a new athletic outfield fence, new rod iron decorative fence with concrete columns, renovation of existing restrooms, concession stand, storage areas (first and second floor), and exterior miscellaneous improvements. There is no financial impact at this time .
XII.30. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Independent School District and the City of Laredo concerning student-parent reunification process involving school campus emergency evacuations.
Items XII.34 & XII.35
XII.37. Consideration to ratify purchase order No. 351038 in the amount of $50,873.00 with WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, AZ due to an increase in lawn maintenance services at all the recreation centers and the inclusion of lawn maintenance at the blocks of Matamoros, Hidalgo, Houston, Victoria on IH-35 Highway. Ratification is being requested because this vendor has exceeded the $50,000.00 annual threshold. A formal bid is in the process and will be posted on Cit-E-Bid on June 20, 2022. Funding is available in the General Fund - Parks and Recreation Department.
XII.38. 2022-R-110 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,086,949.50 from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY 2023 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program for the period of May 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Funding will be used to pay for costs associated with the operational infrastructure of the TAG Center such as personnel, rent, contractual costs, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require matching funds. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund-Texas Anti-Gang Grant.
XIII.47. 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.48. Discussion with possible action to consider the selection of possible grade separation and roadway closure locations for inclusion in a potential railroad grant application, intended to seek funding for the design and construction of improvements along the Kansas City Southern railroad line, from the Washington/Santa Isabel Avenue to the Arkansas Avenue crossing, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.50. Appointment by the Interim City Manager of the City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XV.53 & XV.54
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Items XVI.55.G.1 & XVI.55.G.2
XVI.55.B.1. Status update on the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU and its construction timeline for completion of the project along with a progress update; and any matter incident thereto.
XVI.55.B.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct Interim City Manager to waive the pool entrance fee on July 20th at the Jovita ldar Pool for a local dance team; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.B.3. Discussion with possible action for Interim City Manager to consider during the budget workshop meetings, a cost of living increase for City employees and the review of the pay scale with a possible adjustment for inflation; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.C.1. Discussion with possible action to revisit and amend Ordinance 2021-0-204 pertaining to swimming pools, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vidal Rodriguez)
XVI.55.D.1. Discussion with possible action to ratify the waiving of fees on June 21st for the Make the Music Day event which occurs worldwide. The parking meter fees to be waived are along
XVI.55.D.2. Discussion and possible action on the creation of an Inner City Housing Incentive Policy to target the redevelopment of empty buildings and undeveloped lots throughout the inner city into market rate housing. This policy incorporates the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and provides greater incentives like forgivable loans to housing projects within targeted growth areas in the inner city. The Policy encourages historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, brownfield redevelopment, and market rate housing. Finally, the policy rewards good urban design and encourages mixed-use and mixed income development and redevelopment. (Co-sponsor Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez, Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XVI.55.D.3. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a Downtown/Inner City Economic Development Coordinator; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to waive the pool entrance fee for July 3 rd at the Independence Pool in conjunction for the Independence Day celebration and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.E.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to instruct staff to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Laredo and United Independent School District to purchase the score board for the United South High School football field and any other matters incident thereto. District 1 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
I.A.1. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.
XVI.55.F.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the Interim City Manager to initiate a safe driving campaign within the City of Laredo in an effort to promote safe driving amid a disturbing rise in traffic accidents and fatalities, and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI.55.F.2. 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 pol icy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District 2 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
I.B.1. Discussion with possible action to create or establish a picnic area within the Sister of Mercy Water Park for the public to eat; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez)
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