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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. COMMUNICATIONS

XVI.62) A.1. Discussion with possible action to create a mitigation fund that will be used by the health department to create mitigation programs to balance our commercial prosperity with the environmental public health of our community and any matters incident thereto

XVI.62) A.2. Discussion with possible action to create a city policy of giving preference to locally owned businesses if they are equally competent to perform work for the City. Especially when it comes to public works and utilities projects, or what the City deems appropriate and any matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) A.3. Discussion with possible action of placement of high quality sensor for purposes of collocation in line with City of Laredo Air Monitoring program, and any matters related thereto.

XVI.62) E.2. Discussion with possible action to allow placing 2 of 19 low cost air sensors on city property to calibrate data for "Sensing Air Quality for Environmental Justice in Los Dos Laredo's" project, Funding granted at $75,000.00 from U.S. EPA/NADBank as part of the Border 2025 initiative, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.1. Presentation with discussion and possible action from Rock Solid Trails related to their site visit and future concept plan for Laredo’s bike trails, along with an update from Parks and Engineering on the plans for the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for the Shiloh Hike and Bike Trails, additionally recognizing the Lagarticos Pedal Social Club, the cycling team that has selflessly been maintaining and providing upkeep to the Shiloh Trails for years and Bobby Morales who has been developing Mountain Bike Trails since the 1990s, and any other matters incident thereto.

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Part 1 of 2)

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Part 2 of 2)

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XI.34. Consideration to reject both bids received for FY21-ENG-16 Fire Station 10 Fleet Annex Building located at 11015 McPherson Rd. The bids received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.

XI.51. Consideration to ratify an emergency Purchase Order (Requisition Number 463830) to Movac Equipment Company in the amount of $79,287.77 for services rendered during an emergency repair of a collapsed manhole in the intersection of Pinder Avenue and Sanchez Street. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.

XI.53. Consideration to award supply/services contract number FY24-098 to the lowest responsible bidder Midas Contractors of Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $270,000.00 for the purchase of fencing repair services for the Utilities Department. These services shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department for repairs and new projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be renewed for three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks & Sewer System Funds.

XI.55. Consideration to award a purchase contract with BuyBoard vendor Zone Industries/dba/ Precision Pumps from Spring, Texas in an amount of $58,931.26. This purchase of two submersible pumps for the North Laredo Wastewater plant shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Contract 672-22. These existing pumps were installed in 2010 and have reached their useful life. One of the pumps is needed for the influent station which is used to send sewage to a higher ground elevation. The other pump is needed for the effluent flows and effluent re-use irrigation at the Casa Blanca golf course and Laredo Country Club. Funding is available in the Sewer System Construction Fund.

XII. STAFF REPORTS

Additional Item

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Items XIV.59 - XIV.61

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.62) B.1. Discussion with possible action to examine the regulations that new industrial developments either maintain existing native vegetation or plant new native species, and to discuss methods for enforcing these rules, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) B2. Discussion with possible action to have Finance report detailing the components of Council Member salaries, additional funds that support Council Members such as Travel and Promotional funds, the benefits received (including health and pension), and any other compensation Council Members may be eligible for, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) B.3. Resolution to request the Webb County Elections Office to open a voting site for this upcoming November 2024 election, including early voting, at TAMIU, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) C.1. Status update with possible action on a standard operating procedure when 501c(3)’s (Non-Profit) ask for the usage of the parking lot at the Uni-trade Stadium and/or Sames Auto Arena; and any matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) C.2. Discussion with possible action, to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps/speed tables on Sunset Drive, District V Priority Funds will be used for this project; and any matter incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.2. Discussion with possible action regarding possible traffic and safety concerns with the new plat proposal for Lot 1, Block 1, Lovett Industrial, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.3. Discussion with possible action regarding the City’s policies and 24-C-195 outreach approach to engaging local schools for field trips and civics education, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) E.1. Discussion with possible action to amend the code of ordinances chapter 28 section 105 and any associated sub ordinances to allow food trucks and mobile food vendors in designated areas downtown and any other incident thereto.

XVI.62) E.3. Discussion and possible action on an update from the Utilities Department regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated guidelines for lead and copper monitoring for public drinking water. The new guidelines are known as the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR), this guideline was published in December 2021, and any other matters incident thereto.

Sep 16, 2024 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. COMMUNICATIONS

XVI.62) A.1. Discussion with possible action to create a mitigation fund that will be used by the health department to create mitigation programs to balance our commercial prosperity with the environmental public health of our community and any matters incident thereto

XVI.62) A.2. Discussion with possible action to create a city policy of giving preference to locally owned businesses if they are equally competent to perform work for the City. Especially when it comes to public works and utilities projects, or what the City deems appropriate and any matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) A.3. Discussion with possible action of placement of high quality sensor for purposes of collocation in line with City of Laredo Air Monitoring program, and any matters related thereto.

XVI.62) E.2. Discussion with possible action to allow placing 2 of 19 low cost air sensors on city property to calibrate data for "Sensing Air Quality for Environmental Justice in Los Dos Laredo's" project, Funding granted at $75,000.00 from U.S. EPA/NADBank as part of the Border 2025 initiative, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.1. Presentation with discussion and possible action from Rock Solid Trails related to their site visit and future concept plan for Laredo’s bike trails, along with an update from Parks and Engineering on the plans for the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for the Shiloh Hike and Bike Trails, additionally recognizing the Lagarticos Pedal Social Club, the cycling team that has selflessly been maintaining and providing upkeep to the Shiloh Trails for years and Bobby Morales who has been developing Mountain Bike Trails since the 1990s, and any other matters incident thereto.

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Part 1 of 2)

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Part 2 of 2)

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XI.34. Consideration to reject both bids received for FY21-ENG-16 Fire Station 10 Fleet Annex Building located at 11015 McPherson Rd. The bids received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.

XI.51. Consideration to ratify an emergency Purchase Order (Requisition Number 463830) to Movac Equipment Company in the amount of $79,287.77 for services rendered during an emergency repair of a collapsed manhole in the intersection of Pinder Avenue and Sanchez Street. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.

XI.53. Consideration to award supply/services contract number FY24-098 to the lowest responsible bidder Midas Contractors of Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $270,000.00 for the purchase of fencing repair services for the Utilities Department. These services shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department for repairs and new projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be renewed for three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks & Sewer System Funds.

XI.55. Consideration to award a purchase contract with BuyBoard vendor Zone Industries/dba/ Precision Pumps from Spring, Texas in an amount of $58,931.26. This purchase of two submersible pumps for the North Laredo Wastewater plant shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Contract 672-22. These existing pumps were installed in 2010 and have reached their useful life. One of the pumps is needed for the influent station which is used to send sewage to a higher ground elevation. The other pump is needed for the effluent flows and effluent re-use irrigation at the Casa Blanca golf course and Laredo Country Club. Funding is available in the Sewer System Construction Fund.

XII. STAFF REPORTS

Additional Item

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Items XIV.59 - XIV.61

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.62) B.1. Discussion with possible action to examine the regulations that new industrial developments either maintain existing native vegetation or plant new native species, and to discuss methods for enforcing these rules, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) B2. Discussion with possible action to have Finance report detailing the components of Council Member salaries, additional funds that support Council Members such as Travel and Promotional funds, the benefits received (including health and pension), and any other compensation Council Members may be eligible for, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) B.3. Resolution to request the Webb County Elections Office to open a voting site for this upcoming November 2024 election, including early voting, at TAMIU, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) C.1. Status update with possible action on a standard operating procedure when 501c(3)’s (Non-Profit) ask for the usage of the parking lot at the Uni-trade Stadium and/or Sames Auto Arena; and any matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) C.2. Discussion with possible action, to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps/speed tables on Sunset Drive, District V Priority Funds will be used for this project; and any matter incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.2. Discussion with possible action regarding possible traffic and safety concerns with the new plat proposal for Lot 1, Block 1, Lovett Industrial, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) D.3. Discussion with possible action regarding the City’s policies and 24-C-195 outreach approach to engaging local schools for field trips and civics education, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.62) E.1. Discussion with possible action to amend the code of ordinances chapter 28 section 105 and any associated sub ordinances to allow food trucks and mobile food vendors in designated areas downtown and any other incident thereto.

XVI.62) E.3. Discussion and possible action on an update from the Utilities Department regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated guidelines for lead and copper monitoring for public drinking water. The new guidelines are known as the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR), this guideline was published in December 2021, and any other matters incident thereto.

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