Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
60.D.3. Discussion with possible action to support the Yes, I Will Vote initiative sponsored by the Laredo Commission for Women, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres and Council Member Alyssa C igarroa)
60.E.1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate the terms of the easement agreement of the River Vega to i nclude strategic conservation plans that target invasive trees, prohibit the mass cleari ng of lands and destruction of habitats and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XIII.55. Presentation with possible action from Strategic Government Resources (SGR) on the next steps for recruitment of a City Manager.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.33. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY22-ENG-38 General American with Disabilities Act Compliance Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects FY2023 - FY2026, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate professional service contracts for each respective project assigned on a rotation basis. Professional service contracts will be issued per project upon funding available for a two (2) year term, with one (1) option for a two (2) year renewal, for a total term of four (4) years beginning October 4, 2022, and ending September 30, 2026. Two (2) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. and staff recommends the selection of the following top consultant. 1. Slay Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas Funding will not exceed $50,000.00 per project, per vendor in the respective budget account. There is no financial impact at this time. Consultant work performance/services will be monitored in accordance with the established guidelines, and any deficiencies may result in removal from the rotation list.
XII.51. Authorizing Interim City Manager to execute amendment No. 2 to LAN for a professional engineering services contract for construction administration and inspection services on the Zacate Design-Build Sewer Tunnel Project. Contract amendment No. 2 is in the amount of $455,847.00 for basic services with optional additional services of $586,182.00 for resident construction field representative, if requested, for a total not to exceed the amount of $1,042,029.00. The total contract sum including this amendment is $1,642,029.00. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XIII.53. 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. The following are the ongoing audits/review: Vehicle Repair Process Audit, and Evaluation of City Policies.
XIII.54. Discussion with possible action on the status of the downtown signage and welcome monuments projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Presentation, with possible action, by Magellan Advisors on the Municipal Broadband Study, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
60.A.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. -3800 Gia Street
60.A.2. Discussion with possible action to build a swimming pool at Slaughter Park or renovate the Three Points Pool, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project. -400 Manor Road
60.C.1. Discussion with possible action on low water pressure in North Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
60.D.1. Discussion with possible action on a Mines Road Traffic Town Hall Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at the Barbara Fasken Recreation Center, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.D.2. Discussion with possible action to enhance the intersection of Wolf Creek D rive to emphasize a crosswalk, street name, and no truck signs; with the possibility of adding a height bar to restrict the entrance of 18 wheeler trucks into the community, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.E.2. Discussion with possible action to evaluate and update current city ordinances and policies related to City Council events and event sponsorship requests, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.E.3. Discussion with possible action to create a bulky waste col lection center in D istrict 8, and any other matters i ncident thereto.
Oct 03, 2022 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
60.D.3. Discussion with possible action to support the Yes, I Will Vote initiative sponsored by the Laredo Commission for Women, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres and Council Member Alyssa C igarroa)
60.E.1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate the terms of the easement agreement of the River Vega to i nclude strategic conservation plans that target invasive trees, prohibit the mass cleari ng of lands and destruction of habitats and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Perez)
XIII.55. Presentation with possible action from Strategic Government Resources (SGR) on the next steps for recruitment of a City Manager.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.33. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY22-ENG-38 General American with Disabilities Act Compliance Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects FY2023 - FY2026, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate professional service contracts for each respective project assigned on a rotation basis. Professional service contracts will be issued per project upon funding available for a two (2) year term, with one (1) option for a two (2) year renewal, for a total term of four (4) years beginning October 4, 2022, and ending September 30, 2026. Two (2) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. and staff recommends the selection of the following top consultant. 1. Slay Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas Funding will not exceed $50,000.00 per project, per vendor in the respective budget account. There is no financial impact at this time. Consultant work performance/services will be monitored in accordance with the established guidelines, and any deficiencies may result in removal from the rotation list.
XII.51. Authorizing Interim City Manager to execute amendment No. 2 to LAN for a professional engineering services contract for construction administration and inspection services on the Zacate Design-Build Sewer Tunnel Project. Contract amendment No. 2 is in the amount of $455,847.00 for basic services with optional additional services of $586,182.00 for resident construction field representative, if requested, for a total not to exceed the amount of $1,042,029.00. The total contract sum including this amendment is $1,642,029.00. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XIII.53. 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. The following are the ongoing audits/review: Vehicle Repair Process Audit, and Evaluation of City Policies.
XIII.54. Discussion with possible action on the status of the downtown signage and welcome monuments projects, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.56. Presentation, with possible action, by Magellan Advisors on the Municipal Broadband Study, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
60.A.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. -3800 Gia Street
60.A.2. Discussion with possible action to build a swimming pool at Slaughter Park or renovate the Three Points Pool, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project. -400 Manor Road
60.C.1. Discussion with possible action on low water pressure in North Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
60.D.1. Discussion with possible action on a Mines Road Traffic Town Hall Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at the Barbara Fasken Recreation Center, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.D.2. Discussion with possible action to enhance the intersection of Wolf Creek D rive to emphasize a crosswalk, street name, and no truck signs; with the possibility of adding a height bar to restrict the entrance of 18 wheeler trucks into the community, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.E.2. Discussion with possible action to evaluate and update current city ordinances and policies related to City Council events and event sponsorship requests, and any other matters incident thereto.
60.E.3. Discussion with possible action to create a bulky waste col lection center in D istrict 8, and any other matters i ncident thereto.
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