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1. Recognizing Mr. Efrain Sanchez, in gratitude for his years of voluntary service to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
2. Posthumous Recognition to Mr. John Augustus Romani(+), in gratitude for his voluntary service and enthusiasm on the City Cemetery Advisory Committee.
3. Recognizing Kylie Martinez for being Laredo's First International Model. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas Kylie Martinez is now an acclaimed young international model. At only 9 years old, she was selected this year to participate in one of the most exciting and long-awaited events of the year, New York Fashion Week. Kylie has been featured in fashion magazines in New York and Paris. Paris Fashion Press Magazine honored her as their cover model, and she has now become the first child model from Laredo, Texas to accomplish this in such a short period of time.
I. CALL TO ORDER
VI. RECOGNITION
90. B. 1. Recognizing Hector J. "Tito" Garcia, Dr. Minita Ramfrez, and the late Jose A. Valdez, Sr. with a Meritorious Public Service Award for their exemplary dedication as Trustees of the Laredo Independent School District's Board of Trustees.
90.G.1. Recognition of Miguel A. Flores Rodriguez, a Laredoan and expert in International trade and logistics for being chosen Logistic Leader 2022 by the University Center for Legal Studies CUEJ in Mexico City.
Citizen comments
VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)
XV.87. Staff report with possible action by Police Chief Claudio Trevino, Fire Chief Guillermo Heard and Health Director Dr. Richard Chamberlain about the increase in overdoses and overdose related deaths in our community and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)
XV.86. Staff report with possible action by Simplifyance and Health Director Dr. Richard Chamberlain regarding the detox facility, and any other matters incident thereto
90.A.2. Discussion with possible action on the progress made by Health Management Consultant on the study to address the under-served health and medical needs of the Laredo Region, and any other matters related thereto.
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
Items 90.E.1. - 90.E.3.
90.A.1. Discussion with possible action, regarding presentation by the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority on Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ), covering 2 mile corridor on Loop 20 from US Hwy. 59 to South US 83 and to 4-5 Bridge location; and possibly for further study of a TRZ in North Laredo given by HNTB and sub-consultant TXP, and any other matters related thereto.
XV. 85. Presentation and general update on the activities by the Laredo Public Library Advisory Committee.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XI. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
XIV.39. 2022-R-180 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Arturo Garcia for a proposed project located at 117 South Mendiola Avenue, Lot 9,8,7 Block 914 Eastern Division that consists of multi-family (12 units), in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,681,600.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $9,585.12 and estimated total fee waivers of $9,241.50. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
XIV.40. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to ratify an increase of $40,000 for legal services to the firm of Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C., in connection with collective bargaining issues contained in the Notice of Intent to Bargain by Laredo Firefighters Association, Local 872. Total contract amount will be $135,000.00. Funding is available in General Fund.
XIV.44. Consideration to reject the sole response received for RFP FY22-ENG-15 City of Laredo Conference or Convention Center, and authorization to initiate a new solicitation of the request for proposal. One (1) firm responded to the request for proposal on or before Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. as follows: Bexhill Group LLC., Houston, Tx. The response received did not meet the RFP criteria valuation factors listed under the solicitation. There is no financial impact at this time.
XIV.51. Consideration to authorize purchases from the following local businesses with estimated annual purchase amounts: Home Depot (Contract: UCOMM16154) - $300,000.00 Lowe's (Contract: TCPR192006) - $200,000.00 Dr. Ike's - $70,000.00 Business prices include Omnia Partners Cooperative Program and U.S. Communities contracts for FY2023 purchases of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, industrial supplies, equipment and related products and services offered through these purchase contracts. Due to continuous year-round, as needed, cumulative city-wide purchases, which include urgent operational goods and allow for future unforeseen emergency expenditures; these exceed the $50,000 purchase limits, which require City Council approval. The city is a member of the State of Texas - Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Cooperative Purchasing Program which allows the City of Laredo to take advantage of approved state contracts. Funding for cooperative purchase contracts and services are available in the respective departmental budgets.
XIV.54. Discussion with possible action to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Laredo, Texas and Enterprise FM Trust (Enterprise Fleet Management) for the lease of 35 vehicles. The lease term of this contract will be 36 months (3 years). The total annual capital cost for all 35 units will be $381,817.92. After taking into account the equity gained from the 35 disposals in the amount of $318,662.50, the total cost in year 1 will be $63,155.42. The estimated equity return at the end of the lease term will be $254,886.19. The total annual cost including maintenance for all vehicles will be $393,673.92, assuming 12 months of possession. This information is illustrated below: Total 12 month lease payments are $381,817.92. Total 12 month lease payments with maintenance are $393,673.92. Funding is available in the Fleet Department Fund.
XV.84. Staff report with possible action to phase in a passenger lease vehicle program with Enterprise in an effort to reduce the costs associated with our city fleet.
XIV.72. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to award an architectural and engineering professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. in the amount of $237,470.00 for the proposed North Side Materials Storage Canopy and associated site improvements. Services include schematic design phase, construction document phase, bidding and negotiation and construction administration phase. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond.
XV.81. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review.
XIV.76. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review. (Part 1 of 2)
XV.82. Presentation with possible action by Fire Chief/EMC, Guillermo Heard, and Utilities Director, Arturo Garcia, on the drought condition affecting Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto
XIV.76. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review. (Part 2 of 2)
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVII. 89. 2022-RT-19 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to submit a competitive grant application for $1,200,000.00 to the Laredo -Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) to construct and design ten (10) ADA bus stops and enhancement project with the possibility up to fifteen (15) bus stops. In addition, the Texas Department of Transportation imposes a 15% administrative fee. The required local match of $200,000.00 will be funded from the Transit's local sales tax. The bus stop locations are as follows
XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
90.B.2. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the meeting of November 21, 2022 to November 28, 2022; and any other matters incident thereto.
90.C.1.Status report on the City Manager recruitment with possible action.
90.C.2. Discussion with possible action to amend the Special Provision for Installation of Speed Hump in Ordinance 2010-0-139; to include speed table for pedestrian safety as needed in any new subdivision development, and any other matters incident thereto.
90.D.1. Discussion with possible action regarding implementing a plastic bag restrictions in line with Brownsville's Plastic Bag Ordinance and any other matters incident thereto.
90.F.1. Discussion with possible action on establishing a "Tulsa Remote" program downtown to increase residential development downtown and any matters incident thereto.
90.H.1. 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 2 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
90.H.2. Discussion with possible action to create a program to strengthen non-civil service employee's leadership skills besides the certified public management class and add trade labor programs for labor or clerical workers to be fair to all employees who want to better themselves and any other matters incident thereto.
90.H.3. Discussion with possible action pursuant to Section 2.06 of the City Charter on conducting an evaluation of the acting city manager, the assistant city managers, and all appointed department directors which has resulted in low employee morale, productivity and overall performance, for future council to consider or know of the issues from different point of view like employees do once they leave or retire from the city in executive or open meeting and any other matters incident thereto.
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1. Recognizing Mr. Efrain Sanchez, in gratitude for his years of voluntary service to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
2. Posthumous Recognition to Mr. John Augustus Romani(+), in gratitude for his voluntary service and enthusiasm on the City Cemetery Advisory Committee.
3. Recognizing Kylie Martinez for being Laredo's First International Model. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas Kylie Martinez is now an acclaimed young international model. At only 9 years old, she was selected this year to participate in one of the most exciting and long-awaited events of the year, New York Fashion Week. Kylie has been featured in fashion magazines in New York and Paris. Paris Fashion Press Magazine honored her as their cover model, and she has now become the first child model from Laredo, Texas to accomplish this in such a short period of time.
I. CALL TO ORDER
VI. RECOGNITION
90. B. 1. Recognizing Hector J. "Tito" Garcia, Dr. Minita Ramfrez, and the late Jose A. Valdez, Sr. with a Meritorious Public Service Award for their exemplary dedication as Trustees of the Laredo Independent School District's Board of Trustees.
90.G.1. Recognition of Miguel A. Flores Rodriguez, a Laredoan and expert in International trade and logistics for being chosen Logistic Leader 2022 by the University Center for Legal Studies CUEJ in Mexico City.
Citizen comments
VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)
XV.87. Staff report with possible action by Police Chief Claudio Trevino, Fire Chief Guillermo Heard and Health Director Dr. Richard Chamberlain about the increase in overdoses and overdose related deaths in our community and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)
XV.86. Staff report with possible action by Simplifyance and Health Director Dr. Richard Chamberlain regarding the detox facility, and any other matters incident thereto
90.A.2. Discussion with possible action on the progress made by Health Management Consultant on the study to address the under-served health and medical needs of the Laredo Region, and any other matters related thereto.
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
Items 90.E.1. - 90.E.3.
90.A.1. Discussion with possible action, regarding presentation by the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority on Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ), covering 2 mile corridor on Loop 20 from US Hwy. 59 to South US 83 and to 4-5 Bridge location; and possibly for further study of a TRZ in North Laredo given by HNTB and sub-consultant TXP, and any other matters related thereto.
XV. 85. Presentation and general update on the activities by the Laredo Public Library Advisory Committee.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XI. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
XIV.39. 2022-R-180 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Arturo Garcia for a proposed project located at 117 South Mendiola Avenue, Lot 9,8,7 Block 914 Eastern Division that consists of multi-family (12 units), in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,681,600.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $9,585.12 and estimated total fee waivers of $9,241.50. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
XIV.40. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to ratify an increase of $40,000 for legal services to the firm of Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C., in connection with collective bargaining issues contained in the Notice of Intent to Bargain by Laredo Firefighters Association, Local 872. Total contract amount will be $135,000.00. Funding is available in General Fund.
XIV.44. Consideration to reject the sole response received for RFP FY22-ENG-15 City of Laredo Conference or Convention Center, and authorization to initiate a new solicitation of the request for proposal. One (1) firm responded to the request for proposal on or before Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. as follows: Bexhill Group LLC., Houston, Tx. The response received did not meet the RFP criteria valuation factors listed under the solicitation. There is no financial impact at this time.
XIV.51. Consideration to authorize purchases from the following local businesses with estimated annual purchase amounts: Home Depot (Contract: UCOMM16154) - $300,000.00 Lowe's (Contract: TCPR192006) - $200,000.00 Dr. Ike's - $70,000.00 Business prices include Omnia Partners Cooperative Program and U.S. Communities contracts for FY2023 purchases of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, industrial supplies, equipment and related products and services offered through these purchase contracts. Due to continuous year-round, as needed, cumulative city-wide purchases, which include urgent operational goods and allow for future unforeseen emergency expenditures; these exceed the $50,000 purchase limits, which require City Council approval. The city is a member of the State of Texas - Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Cooperative Purchasing Program which allows the City of Laredo to take advantage of approved state contracts. Funding for cooperative purchase contracts and services are available in the respective departmental budgets.
XIV.54. Discussion with possible action to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Laredo, Texas and Enterprise FM Trust (Enterprise Fleet Management) for the lease of 35 vehicles. The lease term of this contract will be 36 months (3 years). The total annual capital cost for all 35 units will be $381,817.92. After taking into account the equity gained from the 35 disposals in the amount of $318,662.50, the total cost in year 1 will be $63,155.42. The estimated equity return at the end of the lease term will be $254,886.19. The total annual cost including maintenance for all vehicles will be $393,673.92, assuming 12 months of possession. This information is illustrated below: Total 12 month lease payments are $381,817.92. Total 12 month lease payments with maintenance are $393,673.92. Funding is available in the Fleet Department Fund.
XV.84. Staff report with possible action to phase in a passenger lease vehicle program with Enterprise in an effort to reduce the costs associated with our city fleet.
XIV.72. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to award an architectural and engineering professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. in the amount of $237,470.00 for the proposed North Side Materials Storage Canopy and associated site improvements. Services include schematic design phase, construction document phase, bidding and negotiation and construction administration phase. Funding is available in the 2020A Water Revenue Bond.
XV.81. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review.
XIV.76. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review. (Part 1 of 2)
XV.82. Presentation with possible action by Fire Chief/EMC, Guillermo Heard, and Utilities Director, Arturo Garcia, on the drought condition affecting Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto
XIV.76. 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, Evaluation of City Policies, Asset Management Review and Credit Card Review. (Part 2 of 2)
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVII. 89. 2022-RT-19 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to submit a competitive grant application for $1,200,000.00 to the Laredo -Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) to construct and design ten (10) ADA bus stops and enhancement project with the possibility up to fifteen (15) bus stops. In addition, the Texas Department of Transportation imposes a 15% administrative fee. The required local match of $200,000.00 will be funded from the Transit's local sales tax. The bus stop locations are as follows
XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
90.B.2. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the meeting of November 21, 2022 to November 28, 2022; and any other matters incident thereto.
90.C.1.Status report on the City Manager recruitment with possible action.
90.C.2. Discussion with possible action to amend the Special Provision for Installation of Speed Hump in Ordinance 2010-0-139; to include speed table for pedestrian safety as needed in any new subdivision development, and any other matters incident thereto.
90.D.1. Discussion with possible action regarding implementing a plastic bag restrictions in line with Brownsville's Plastic Bag Ordinance and any other matters incident thereto.
90.F.1. Discussion with possible action on establishing a "Tulsa Remote" program downtown to increase residential development downtown and any matters incident thereto.
90.H.1. 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 2 Priority Funds will be used for this project.
90.H.2. Discussion with possible action to create a program to strengthen non-civil service employee's leadership skills besides the certified public management class and add trade labor programs for labor or clerical workers to be fair to all employees who want to better themselves and any other matters incident thereto.
90.H.3. Discussion with possible action pursuant to Section 2.06 of the City Charter on conducting an evaluation of the acting city manager, the assistant city managers, and all appointed department directors which has resulted in low employee morale, productivity and overall performance, for future council to consider or know of the issues from different point of view like employees do once they leave or retire from the city in executive or open meeting and any other matters incident thereto.
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