Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 3)
VII. RECOGNITION
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 3)
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 3 of 3)
IX. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XVIII.89)G.2. Discussion with possible action to assist the government of Nuevo León, Mexico with donating Laredo Police patrol units (with no use for the City of Laredo) for Colombia Solidarity Bridge; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVIII.89)A.2. Discussion with possible action on the selection of the Mayor ProTem by the City Council, and any matters related thereto.
XVIII.89)A.1. Discussion with possible action on raising the bridge toll fee to fund: 1) Port Authority department; 2) Bridge Expansion projects; and Legislative activities associated with the port. Specifically, to request that the Port of Entry Committee give advice and counsel, and any matters related thereto.
XVIII.89)A.3. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the mercy hospital property, and any matters related thereto. (part 1 of 2)
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVIII.89)A.3. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the mercy hospital property, and any matters related thereto. (part 2 of 2)
XII.15. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-87.7 policy by amending Section (c)(8) and adding (c)(9) for purposes of giving the city manager the authority to make determinations regarding compensation to employees for exceptional performance and contributions during emergencies.
XII.16. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 24-25 Water Availability Fund’s budget by approving a draw down from fund balance and appropriating expenses in the amount of $3,137,164.00 to cover the Goodwill Rebate and Small Business Assistance program related to the October 2024 water boil notice incident.
Items XII.17 - XII.22
XII.23. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the East 1/3 of Lot 3, Block 426, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Items XII.24 - XII.31
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA
XIII.43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order to American Electricity Power (AEP), for an increase in the amount not to exceed of $2,264,259.80 which includes a contingency allowance of $100,000.00 to relocate three existing aerial transmission lines and power poles for the utility conflict with existing communications line for the future State Highway 84 (Hachar-Reuthinger Road), as per the Utility Adjustment Certification provided to the Texas Department of Transportation. The final contract amount is $5,235,420.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Items XIII.44 - XIII.46
Items XIII.47 - XIII.51
XIII.52. Consideration to renew contract FY23-015 for the general diesel engine repairs and parts/service for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $437,500.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 4. South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
Items XIII.53 & XIII.54
Items XIII.55 - XIII.59
Items XIII.60 - XIII.62
Items XIII.63 - XIII.70
Items XIII. 71 - XIII. 73
XIII.74. Authorizing City Manager to award a construction contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program with Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas for the installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve station in the amount of $242,909.10. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund-2020A Water Revenue Bond.
Items XIII.75 & XIII.76
XIII.78. El Metro Transit System will be celebrating a major milestone-135 years of providing reliable public transportation to the citizens of Laredo. This special occasion will take place on December 20, 2024, and we invite the entire community to join us for an unforgettable celebration. In addition to honoring our long-standing commitment to Laredo’s transportation needs, we will also be hosting our annual Christmas Celebration Ceremony. It promises to be a festive and memorable evening for family, friends, and neighbors to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season.
XIII.79. Staff report on the implementation of the Binational Collaboration Program aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual benefit between the City of Laredo and different regions in Mexico.
XIII. 80. Discussion on the 2025 State and Federal Legislative Agendas, including updates on collaborations with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Laredo Economic Development Corporation.
XVIII.89)H.1. Discussion with possible action, for the City to assist the Wreaths Across America event happening on December 14, 2024 at the City Cemetery; and any matter incident thereto.
XVIII.89)G.1. Discussion with possible action to strengthen through amendment the City of Laredo Code of Ethics to require officeholders and candidates to file Personal Financial Disclosure Reports and Campaign Finance Reports on a timely manner and establish protocols and procedures for failing to do so to include daily penalties and fines and/or removal of office or ineligibility to appear on the ballot; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XVI.85 - XVI.88
XVII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XVIII.89)B.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the potential decision to reduce the minimum hiring age for positions at the Parks & Recreation Center to 16 years old, as well as involving recreational staff in the interview process, and any other matters incident thereto
Dec 02, 2024 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 3)
VII. RECOGNITION
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 3)
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 3 of 3)
IX. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XVIII.89)G.2. Discussion with possible action to assist the government of Nuevo León, Mexico with donating Laredo Police patrol units (with no use for the City of Laredo) for Colombia Solidarity Bridge; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVIII.89)A.2. Discussion with possible action on the selection of the Mayor ProTem by the City Council, and any matters related thereto.
XVIII.89)A.1. Discussion with possible action on raising the bridge toll fee to fund: 1) Port Authority department; 2) Bridge Expansion projects; and Legislative activities associated with the port. Specifically, to request that the Port of Entry Committee give advice and counsel, and any matters related thereto.
XVIII.89)A.3. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the mercy hospital property, and any matters related thereto. (part 1 of 2)
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVIII.89)A.3. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the mercy hospital property, and any matters related thereto. (part 2 of 2)
XII.15. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-87.7 policy by amending Section (c)(8) and adding (c)(9) for purposes of giving the city manager the authority to make determinations regarding compensation to employees for exceptional performance and contributions during emergencies.
XII.16. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 24-25 Water Availability Fund’s budget by approving a draw down from fund balance and appropriating expenses in the amount of $3,137,164.00 to cover the Goodwill Rebate and Small Business Assistance program related to the October 2024 water boil notice incident.
Items XII.17 - XII.22
XII.23. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the East 1/3 of Lot 3, Block 426, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Items XII.24 - XII.31
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA
XIII.43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order to American Electricity Power (AEP), for an increase in the amount not to exceed of $2,264,259.80 which includes a contingency allowance of $100,000.00 to relocate three existing aerial transmission lines and power poles for the utility conflict with existing communications line for the future State Highway 84 (Hachar-Reuthinger Road), as per the Utility Adjustment Certification provided to the Texas Department of Transportation. The final contract amount is $5,235,420.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Items XIII.44 - XIII.46
Items XIII.47 - XIII.51
XIII.52. Consideration to renew contract FY23-015 for the general diesel engine repairs and parts/service for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $437,500.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 4. South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
Items XIII.53 & XIII.54
Items XIII.55 - XIII.59
Items XIII.60 - XIII.62
Items XIII.63 - XIII.70
Items XIII. 71 - XIII. 73
XIII.74. Authorizing City Manager to award a construction contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program with Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas for the installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve station in the amount of $242,909.10. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund-2020A Water Revenue Bond.
Items XIII.75 & XIII.76
XIII.78. El Metro Transit System will be celebrating a major milestone-135 years of providing reliable public transportation to the citizens of Laredo. This special occasion will take place on December 20, 2024, and we invite the entire community to join us for an unforgettable celebration. In addition to honoring our long-standing commitment to Laredo’s transportation needs, we will also be hosting our annual Christmas Celebration Ceremony. It promises to be a festive and memorable evening for family, friends, and neighbors to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season.
XIII.79. Staff report on the implementation of the Binational Collaboration Program aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual benefit between the City of Laredo and different regions in Mexico.
XIII. 80. Discussion on the 2025 State and Federal Legislative Agendas, including updates on collaborations with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Laredo Economic Development Corporation.
XVIII.89)H.1. Discussion with possible action, for the City to assist the Wreaths Across America event happening on December 14, 2024 at the City Cemetery; and any matter incident thereto.
XVIII.89)G.1. Discussion with possible action to strengthen through amendment the City of Laredo Code of Ethics to require officeholders and candidates to file Personal Financial Disclosure Reports and Campaign Finance Reports on a timely manner and establish protocols and procedures for failing to do so to include daily penalties and fines and/or removal of office or ineligibility to appear on the ballot; and any other matters incident thereto.
XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XVI.85 - XVI.88
XVII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XVIII.89)B.1. Discussion with possible action regarding the potential decision to reduce the minimum hiring age for positions at the Parks & Recreation Center to 16 years old, as well as involving recreational staff in the interview process, and any other matters incident thereto
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