COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by Ms. Erna Pelto, President of the Laredo Northside Market Association. Recognitions a. Recognizing H.E.B. Grocery Store on their 85th Anniversary. b. Recognizing Rebekah Hernandez from Alexander High School for obtainig 28th place at the U.I.L 5A Cross-Country State Championship held at Round Rock, Texas on November 9, 2013. c. Recognizing the Texas A & M International Men’s Soccer Team for winning its third Heartland Conference Championship in four years. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
Presentation by Mr. Griz Zimmermann, new Texas A & M International University Athletic Director.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas Recognizing the Le Nagard family, from Romagne, France, for taking care of the grave of a soldier from Laredo who died during World War II in Normandy. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Jorge A. Vera and Council Member Cynthia Liendo) 1. Recognizing Ms. Marissa Rodriguez-Limon for her 25 years of service in media communications. 2. Recognizing Ms. Maria Guadalupe
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Richelle Garcia to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Killam Ponderosa Commercial Subdivision, Unit 2, and a 52.44 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the Replat of Lot 11, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2301 E. Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.448 acres, more or less, located immediately south of Henry Cuellar Elementary School and immediately west of San Jose Subdivision Phase XI, as further described by metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Rancho San Jose Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2012-O-016 authorizing a Special Use Permit for townhouses on Lot 1, Block 3, Escondido Subdivision Unit 5, located at 5002 Lost Hills Trail by changing site plan; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2 and S23.4’ of Lot 4, Block 1056, Western Division, located at 4201 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 21.540 acres, more or less, located west of Pan American Business Park and northwest of La Bota Ranch, as further described by metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5509 McPherson Road, Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Special Use Permit. District V
Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Termination Agreement and General Release by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Landlord”), and Nextel WIP Lease Corp., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Partners (“Tenant”), to terminate Ground Lease, dated June 20, 2003 (“Lease”) located at 8711 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX, as authorized by Ordinance 2003-O-121 and accept transfer of certain assets to Landlord, effective March 31, 2014. 10. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-156 dated July 01, 1995 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Laredo Aero Center, Inc., as LESSEE, as amended, for the premises described as Hangar #182, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air & Marine (“CBP”), as SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 2013-O-152 Authorizing City Manager to amend the 2014 Home Investment Partnership Program Budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $155,378.04. Funds are made available after a repayment of HOME Investment Partnership, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) grant funds from Neighbor Works Laredo. The following grant years will be increased: 2009 HOME Program (CHDO) account $105,378.04 2011 HOME Program (CHDO) account $ 50,000.00 Total $155,378.04 2013-O-153 Approving an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City of Laredo, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 in the estimated amount of $16,855,000.00; approving and authorizing a purchase contract, an escrow agreement, and paying agent/registrar agreement; approving and authorizing all other instruments and procedures related thereto; delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds; and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposed authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. (AS AMENDED) 2013-O-154 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 Health and Sanitation to reflect a revision of fees, allowing for the addition of new fees associated with new and expanded services and to ratify fees associated with tuberculosis testing and certification copy services to become effective sixty (60) days from Public Hearing and Introduction; and providing for effective date and publication. Changes to fees are as follows: Chapter 15 Current Fee Revised Fee Sec. 15-5 Immunization Fee (TVFC <18 years of age) $8 $10 per vaccine (dose) $20 Maximum Immunization Fee (Texas Safety Net - Adults) $8 $10 per vaccine (dose) $20 Maximum Other (Private) Immunizations N/A At Cost + $20 Sec. 15-7 Copy of Immunization Record $2 $5 Sec. 15-8 Translation of Immunization Record $15 $20 Sec. 15-10 Phlebotomy Service (persons residing within city limits) $20 $20 Phlebotomy Service (persons residing outside of city limits) N/A $35 Laboratory Tests At Cost + $1 At Cost + $8 Sec 15-12* Tuberculosis PPD Testing (student) $4 $10 Tuberculosis PPD Testing (other) $10 $15 Laboratory Testing (serum) N/A At Cost + $28 X-ray Services (student) N/A $25 X-ray Services (other) N/A $50 Clearance $20 $20 Copies of TB test record N/A $2 Sec 15-13 Bacteriological Testing Services (potable water) $18 $25 Bacteriological Testing Services (non-potable water) $18 $30 Microorganism Type Testing $25 $50 2013-O-155 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the current multi-year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and UETA of Texas, Inc., by extending the term in Article 1, Term and by adjusting the minimum annual rent in Article 2, Rent and adding a clause to Article 8, Trade Fixtures and Signs. 2013-O-156 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the State of Texas Military Department, for the approximately 1,520 sq. ft. hangar known as Building 1328 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on November 1, 2013, and ending on October 31, 2014 and is automatically renewed every twelve (12) months without further notice and until the department shall give notice of termination and in no event shall extend beyond October 31, 2015. The subject is leased “AS IS” condition. Initial rent shall be $456.00 per month; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-157 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the State of Texas Military Department, for the approximately 6,350 sq. ft. warehouse known as Building 1050 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on November 1, 2013, and ending on October 31, 2014 and is automatically renewed every twelve (12) months without further notice and until the department shall give notice of termination and in no event shall extend beyond October 31, 2016. Initial rent shall be $9,207.50 per month; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-158 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Funeral Chapels, for the approximately 7,913 sq. ft. building known as Building 900, located at 4502 Thomas Street, Laredo, Texas, or better described as part of Block 9 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on December 1, 2013, and ending on November 30, 2018 with two (2) consecutive five (5) year renewal options. The subject is leased “AS IS” condition. Initial rent shall be $4,677.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-159 Authorizing the City Manager to execute easement documents for the conveyance to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, a Delaware Company, five (5) tracts of land collectively 0.72 of an acre out of Tract “A” (9.276 acres), Tract “B” (3.834 acres), Tract “C” (64.617 acres), as shown on the ALTA survey of 3 tracts at World Trade International Bridge being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Laredo Northwest International Bridge, as recorded in Volume 22, Page 86, of the Plat Records, Webb County, Texas. Said easement tracts are further described by boundary surveys and metes and bounds in attached Exhibits “A-H”. These easements are needed to properly define the current service lines providing for the operations of the World Trade Bridge; and providing for effective date.
X. RESOLUTIONS 12. 2013-R-095 Declaring the public use and necessity to acquire the surface only of the parcel legally described as a 62.0534 acre tract of land being out of a 125.802 acre parcel recorded in Volume 569, Pages 121-131, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 23 (A-283), Leonardo Sanchez, Original Grantee, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas for the construction of a 6 million gallon per day wastewater treatment plant; authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcel by purchase at its market values established by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser; and further authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner. 13. 2013-R-096 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Access 13. 2013-R-096 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Access Easement, for a Fire Hydrant, a Fire Protection Requirement at Lot 2, Block 1, Milo Distribution Center, Phase 1, from: Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. – Utility Easement as follows: One 225.00 sq. ft., a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit 1; And directing that the said Easement be filed for the record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 14. 2013-R-097 Casting 900 votes for Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez, the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2014-2015 Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the remaining 116 votes to be cast in favor of the candidate for Laredo Independent School District; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before December 15, 2013. 15. 2013-R-098 Supporting the Designation of Loop 20 (from the World Trade International Bridge to the junction of Loop 20 and U.S. 59 in Laredo, Texas) as “U.S. 59”; the Co-Designation of the Re-Designated Loop 20 as part of the Interstate 69 (I-69) System and the Re-Designation of an Existing Portion of U.S. 59 as “Business U.S. 59”. 16. 2013-R-099 Accepting the donation of two tracts of land to be used as right-of-way for the extension of Lomas del Sur to Loop 20 (Cuatro Vientos Road), Tract 1 being a ±.9808 acre tract donated by the Calk Family Limited Family Partnership No. 1 and Tract 2 being a tract of ±7.7582 ACRES (comprised of 5 parcels) donated by ALS Laredo Holdings, L.L.C. (Approved by Finance Committee) 17. 2013-R-100 Authorizing the City Manager to accept an Interlocal Agreement with United Independent School District (UISD) in the amount of $37,569.00 to allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide immunizations and vaccine preventable disease prevention, tuberculosis control, food inspection, prevention and investigation, and public health response to students educated in UISD schools located within the corporate limits of the City of Laredo but living in subdivisions that are in unincorporated areas of Webb County for the term period through September 30, 2014. (Approved by Finance Committee)
XI. MOTIONS 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Resolution No. 2013-R-031, 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Resolution No. 2013-R-031, between the City of Laredo and Protrans International Inc., to reflect a new estimated completion date of April 1, 2014 and all relevant dates as outlined in the agreement. The revised five (5) year agreement will now commence on January 1, 2015 and end on December 31, 2019. (Approved by Finance Committee) 19. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twenty (120) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $82,260.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the 2013 PPFCO. (Approved by Finance Committee) 20. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ABBA Construction, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $384,359.00 for the Laredo International Airport Baggage System Improvements with a construction contract time of one hundred thirty-three (133) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for April 2014. Funding will be available in the Airport Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 21. Consideration to authorize contractual services from Wunderlich-Malec Systems, Inc., Carrollton, Texas, as a sole source vendor for the enhancement of the Airport Security Access System, in the total amount of $64,066.03. The vendor has been contracted and paid to install access controls for one (1) gate in the amount of $18,015.21 and the additional work will commence upon formal approval of this contract. The enhancements include additional security access systems and security cameras. Funding is available from Airport operation funds and TxDot RAMP 2014 grant funds. (Approved by Finance Committee) 22. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twenty five (25) sets of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing program’s contract pricing in the total amount of $136,855.00. The equipment includes SCBA wireframes, regulators, and air pac cylinders. Funding is available from the 2013 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations(PPFCO) bond proceeds. (Approved by Finance Committee) 23. Consideration to ratify the City Manager's authorization to award a contract 23. Consideration to ratify the City Manager's authorization to award a contract to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Denton, Texas in the amount of $654,800.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the purchase of four (4) replacement rescue ambulance trucks. The ambulances will be assigned to Fire Stations (5) Bartlett St. Station, (7) W. Calton Road Station, (9) Mines Road Station, and (14) Cielito Lindo Blvd. Station. The anticipated delivery of the four (4) ambulances is five (5) to six (6)months. Three (3) ambulances will be purchased utilizing 2013 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO) bond proceeds and one (1) ambulance will be purchased utilizing CD 38th Action Year Grant funding. (Approved by Finance Committee) 24. Consideration to award annual contract FY14-016 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet to the following bidders: Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $65,000.00, and 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00. 2. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. (Approved by Finance Committee) 25. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two-thousand nine hundred and forty (2,940) garbage/refuse carts from Toter Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Contract GC01-131 in the total amount of $153,336.60. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services budget. (Approved by Finance Committee) 26. Consideration to award contract FY14-009 to CABCO Auctioneering Services, Laredo, Texas for auctioneering services for the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. The intent of this contract is to conduct turn key public auctions for disposal of surplus items on an as needed basis. (Approved by Finance Committee) 27. Consideration to award a contract to Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas, in the 27. Consideration to award a contract to Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $437,000.00 for one Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool at Independence Hills Park for design, plans/specifications and construction with a contract time of forty-five (45) days for design and four (4) months for construction; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2014. Funding is available in the 2005 C.O., 2006 C.O., 2007 C.O., 2008 C.O., 2012 C.O. and Capital Improvements Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 28. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the base bid amount of $48,200.00 for the Ryan Elementary School Gym Canopy with a construction contract time of sixty (60) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2014. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O. (Approved by Finance Committee) 29. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the base bid amount of $100,415.50 for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 57 (19.5 Blocks–District V) with a construction contract time of seventy (70) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2014. Funding is available in the CDBG 37th Action Year/2011 Grant - District V. (Approved by Finance Committee) 30. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of October 2013, represent a decrease of $126,151.75. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 31. Consideration to award contract FY13-040 to IPS Group Inc., in the estimated amount of $225,000.00 for the purchase and installation of 300 state-of-the-art parking meters complete with vehicle detection sensors and associated back office software to make remote monitoring system fully functional. Funding for this project is available in the Parking Meter Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 32. Consideration for approval of change order No. 3 in the amount of 32. Consideration for approval of change order No. 3 in the amount of $372,707.00, to Pepper-Lawson Waterworks, L.L.C., Houston, Texas for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant 6 MGD Expansion Project. This change order will allow for future expansion of the plant, address unforeseen field conditions and address missing works (additional pipe supports) that was not shown in contract documents. This change order also adds an additional ten (10) calendar days. The total contract amount to date is at $42,919,247.68. Total contract time is nine hundred forty-eight (948) calendar days. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer System Revenue Bond – TWDB – SLDO WWTP, and is subject to approval by Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). (Approved by Finance Committee) 33. Consideration for approval of change order No. 5, an increase in the amount of $12,199.00 to the construction contract with Western Summit Contractors, Inc./McAllen Construction, Inc., a Joint Venture Contractor, Fort Worth, Texas, for El Pico Water Treatment Plant 20 MGD. This change order consists of modifications to the Administration Building walkway lighting re-design, filter valve power feed modifications as well as additional cabling for AEP. An additional four (4) working days are also being added to the contract due to weather. The new contract amount is $85,641,766.60 and total working days are six hundred fifty-two (652). Funding is available in 2007, 2008, 2009 C & D and 2010 Utility Bonds. 34. Consideration to appoint Mayor Pro-Tempore as per Ordinance 2011-O-029 and whose term will serve until November 17, 2014 or at the first meeting after all council members are elected and qualified
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action regarding Modern Constuction 's record of performance since June 28, 2013 on its obligation to complete the James & Maria Luisa Haynes Health and Wellness Center in accordance with its contract, and any matters realted thereto. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to provide recommendation on sites for a proposed sports complex.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on implementing a local tire control ordinance.
Discussion with possible action on hosting the 1st Annual "Home for the Holidays" Pet Adoption Event at Blas Castañeda Park (Northeast Hillside Recreation Center) on December 7,2013
Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Discussion with possible action on renaming El Cuatro Park after former Council Member Juan Ramirez. 1. Discussion with possible action allocating $6,000.00 of District VIII Discretionary funds for playground equipment to be purchased through a partnership with Laredo Independent School District and Laredo Next Generation Rotary to be placed at Dovalina Elementary School.
STAFF REPORTS 36. Discussion with possible action on the deadline for the submission of items by Councilmembers to the City Manager's office for placement on City Council agendas for regularly scheduled meetings.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 38. 2013-RT-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant No. TX-90-Y027-00 in the amount of $3,247,188.00, Section 5307 Urbanized Area to be used for Operating Assistance in the El Metro Operations Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 37. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.071(1)(A) and 551.071(2) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation regarding City of Laredo v. Alfonso Santos; Cause No.: 2013-EDA-000001-C3 (Condemnation Proceedings), and a return to open session for possible action. Adjourn.
Nov 18, 2013 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by Ms. Erna Pelto, President of the Laredo Northside Market Association. Recognitions a. Recognizing H.E.B. Grocery Store on their 85th Anniversary. b. Recognizing Rebekah Hernandez from Alexander High School for obtainig 28th place at the U.I.L 5A Cross-Country State Championship held at Round Rock, Texas on November 9, 2013. c. Recognizing the Texas A & M International Men’s Soccer Team for winning its third Heartland Conference Championship in four years. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
Presentation by Mr. Griz Zimmermann, new Texas A & M International University Athletic Director.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas Recognizing the Le Nagard family, from Romagne, France, for taking care of the grave of a soldier from Laredo who died during World War II in Normandy. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Jorge A. Vera and Council Member Cynthia Liendo) 1. Recognizing Ms. Marissa Rodriguez-Limon for her 25 years of service in media communications. 2. Recognizing Ms. Maria Guadalupe
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Richelle Garcia to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Killam Ponderosa Commercial Subdivision, Unit 2, and a 52.44 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the Replat of Lot 11, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2301 E. Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.448 acres, more or less, located immediately south of Henry Cuellar Elementary School and immediately west of San Jose Subdivision Phase XI, as further described by metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Rancho San Jose Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2012-O-016 authorizing a Special Use Permit for townhouses on Lot 1, Block 3, Escondido Subdivision Unit 5, located at 5002 Lost Hills Trail by changing site plan; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2 and S23.4’ of Lot 4, Block 1056, Western Division, located at 4201 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 21.540 acres, more or less, located west of Pan American Business Park and northwest of La Bota Ranch, as further described by metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5509 McPherson Road, Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Special Use Permit. District V
Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Termination Agreement and General Release by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Landlord”), and Nextel WIP Lease Corp., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Partners (“Tenant”), to terminate Ground Lease, dated June 20, 2003 (“Lease”) located at 8711 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX, as authorized by Ordinance 2003-O-121 and accept transfer of certain assets to Landlord, effective March 31, 2014. 10. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-156 dated July 01, 1995 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Laredo Aero Center, Inc., as LESSEE, as amended, for the premises described as Hangar #182, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air & Marine (“CBP”), as SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 2013-O-152 Authorizing City Manager to amend the 2014 Home Investment Partnership Program Budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $155,378.04. Funds are made available after a repayment of HOME Investment Partnership, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) grant funds from Neighbor Works Laredo. The following grant years will be increased: 2009 HOME Program (CHDO) account $105,378.04 2011 HOME Program (CHDO) account $ 50,000.00 Total $155,378.04 2013-O-153 Approving an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City of Laredo, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 in the estimated amount of $16,855,000.00; approving and authorizing a purchase contract, an escrow agreement, and paying agent/registrar agreement; approving and authorizing all other instruments and procedures related thereto; delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds; and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposed authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. (AS AMENDED) 2013-O-154 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 Health and Sanitation to reflect a revision of fees, allowing for the addition of new fees associated with new and expanded services and to ratify fees associated with tuberculosis testing and certification copy services to become effective sixty (60) days from Public Hearing and Introduction; and providing for effective date and publication. Changes to fees are as follows: Chapter 15 Current Fee Revised Fee Sec. 15-5 Immunization Fee (TVFC <18 years of age) $8 $10 per vaccine (dose) $20 Maximum Immunization Fee (Texas Safety Net - Adults) $8 $10 per vaccine (dose) $20 Maximum Other (Private) Immunizations N/A At Cost + $20 Sec. 15-7 Copy of Immunization Record $2 $5 Sec. 15-8 Translation of Immunization Record $15 $20 Sec. 15-10 Phlebotomy Service (persons residing within city limits) $20 $20 Phlebotomy Service (persons residing outside of city limits) N/A $35 Laboratory Tests At Cost + $1 At Cost + $8 Sec 15-12* Tuberculosis PPD Testing (student) $4 $10 Tuberculosis PPD Testing (other) $10 $15 Laboratory Testing (serum) N/A At Cost + $28 X-ray Services (student) N/A $25 X-ray Services (other) N/A $50 Clearance $20 $20 Copies of TB test record N/A $2 Sec 15-13 Bacteriological Testing Services (potable water) $18 $25 Bacteriological Testing Services (non-potable water) $18 $30 Microorganism Type Testing $25 $50 2013-O-155 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the current multi-year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and UETA of Texas, Inc., by extending the term in Article 1, Term and by adjusting the minimum annual rent in Article 2, Rent and adding a clause to Article 8, Trade Fixtures and Signs. 2013-O-156 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the State of Texas Military Department, for the approximately 1,520 sq. ft. hangar known as Building 1328 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on November 1, 2013, and ending on October 31, 2014 and is automatically renewed every twelve (12) months without further notice and until the department shall give notice of termination and in no event shall extend beyond October 31, 2015. The subject is leased “AS IS” condition. Initial rent shall be $456.00 per month; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-157 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the State of Texas Military Department, for the approximately 6,350 sq. ft. warehouse known as Building 1050 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on November 1, 2013, and ending on October 31, 2014 and is automatically renewed every twelve (12) months without further notice and until the department shall give notice of termination and in no event shall extend beyond October 31, 2016. Initial rent shall be $9,207.50 per month; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-158 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Funeral Chapels, for the approximately 7,913 sq. ft. building known as Building 900, located at 4502 Thomas Street, Laredo, Texas, or better described as part of Block 9 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on December 1, 2013, and ending on November 30, 2018 with two (2) consecutive five (5) year renewal options. The subject is leased “AS IS” condition. Initial rent shall be $4,677.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date. 2013-O-159 Authorizing the City Manager to execute easement documents for the conveyance to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, a Delaware Company, five (5) tracts of land collectively 0.72 of an acre out of Tract “A” (9.276 acres), Tract “B” (3.834 acres), Tract “C” (64.617 acres), as shown on the ALTA survey of 3 tracts at World Trade International Bridge being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Laredo Northwest International Bridge, as recorded in Volume 22, Page 86, of the Plat Records, Webb County, Texas. Said easement tracts are further described by boundary surveys and metes and bounds in attached Exhibits “A-H”. These easements are needed to properly define the current service lines providing for the operations of the World Trade Bridge; and providing for effective date.
X. RESOLUTIONS 12. 2013-R-095 Declaring the public use and necessity to acquire the surface only of the parcel legally described as a 62.0534 acre tract of land being out of a 125.802 acre parcel recorded in Volume 569, Pages 121-131, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 23 (A-283), Leonardo Sanchez, Original Grantee, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas for the construction of a 6 million gallon per day wastewater treatment plant; authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcel by purchase at its market values established by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser; and further authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner. 13. 2013-R-096 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Access 13. 2013-R-096 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Access Easement, for a Fire Hydrant, a Fire Protection Requirement at Lot 2, Block 1, Milo Distribution Center, Phase 1, from: Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. – Utility Easement as follows: One 225.00 sq. ft., a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit 1; And directing that the said Easement be filed for the record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 14. 2013-R-097 Casting 900 votes for Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez, the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2014-2015 Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the remaining 116 votes to be cast in favor of the candidate for Laredo Independent School District; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before December 15, 2013. 15. 2013-R-098 Supporting the Designation of Loop 20 (from the World Trade International Bridge to the junction of Loop 20 and U.S. 59 in Laredo, Texas) as “U.S. 59”; the Co-Designation of the Re-Designated Loop 20 as part of the Interstate 69 (I-69) System and the Re-Designation of an Existing Portion of U.S. 59 as “Business U.S. 59”. 16. 2013-R-099 Accepting the donation of two tracts of land to be used as right-of-way for the extension of Lomas del Sur to Loop 20 (Cuatro Vientos Road), Tract 1 being a ±.9808 acre tract donated by the Calk Family Limited Family Partnership No. 1 and Tract 2 being a tract of ±7.7582 ACRES (comprised of 5 parcels) donated by ALS Laredo Holdings, L.L.C. (Approved by Finance Committee) 17. 2013-R-100 Authorizing the City Manager to accept an Interlocal Agreement with United Independent School District (UISD) in the amount of $37,569.00 to allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide immunizations and vaccine preventable disease prevention, tuberculosis control, food inspection, prevention and investigation, and public health response to students educated in UISD schools located within the corporate limits of the City of Laredo but living in subdivisions that are in unincorporated areas of Webb County for the term period through September 30, 2014. (Approved by Finance Committee)
XI. MOTIONS 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Resolution No. 2013-R-031, 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Resolution No. 2013-R-031, between the City of Laredo and Protrans International Inc., to reflect a new estimated completion date of April 1, 2014 and all relevant dates as outlined in the agreement. The revised five (5) year agreement will now commence on January 1, 2015 and end on December 31, 2019. (Approved by Finance Committee) 19. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twenty (120) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $82,260.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the 2013 PPFCO. (Approved by Finance Committee) 20. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ABBA Construction, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $384,359.00 for the Laredo International Airport Baggage System Improvements with a construction contract time of one hundred thirty-three (133) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for April 2014. Funding will be available in the Airport Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 21. Consideration to authorize contractual services from Wunderlich-Malec Systems, Inc., Carrollton, Texas, as a sole source vendor for the enhancement of the Airport Security Access System, in the total amount of $64,066.03. The vendor has been contracted and paid to install access controls for one (1) gate in the amount of $18,015.21 and the additional work will commence upon formal approval of this contract. The enhancements include additional security access systems and security cameras. Funding is available from Airport operation funds and TxDot RAMP 2014 grant funds. (Approved by Finance Committee) 22. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twenty five (25) sets of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing program’s contract pricing in the total amount of $136,855.00. The equipment includes SCBA wireframes, regulators, and air pac cylinders. Funding is available from the 2013 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations(PPFCO) bond proceeds. (Approved by Finance Committee) 23. Consideration to ratify the City Manager's authorization to award a contract 23. Consideration to ratify the City Manager's authorization to award a contract to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Denton, Texas in the amount of $654,800.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the purchase of four (4) replacement rescue ambulance trucks. The ambulances will be assigned to Fire Stations (5) Bartlett St. Station, (7) W. Calton Road Station, (9) Mines Road Station, and (14) Cielito Lindo Blvd. Station. The anticipated delivery of the four (4) ambulances is five (5) to six (6)months. Three (3) ambulances will be purchased utilizing 2013 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO) bond proceeds and one (1) ambulance will be purchased utilizing CD 38th Action Year Grant funding. (Approved by Finance Committee) 24. Consideration to award annual contract FY14-016 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet to the following bidders: Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $65,000.00, and 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00. 2. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. (Approved by Finance Committee) 25. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two-thousand nine hundred and forty (2,940) garbage/refuse carts from Toter Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Contract GC01-131 in the total amount of $153,336.60. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services budget. (Approved by Finance Committee) 26. Consideration to award contract FY14-009 to CABCO Auctioneering Services, Laredo, Texas for auctioneering services for the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. The intent of this contract is to conduct turn key public auctions for disposal of surplus items on an as needed basis. (Approved by Finance Committee) 27. Consideration to award a contract to Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas, in the 27. Consideration to award a contract to Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $437,000.00 for one Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool at Independence Hills Park for design, plans/specifications and construction with a contract time of forty-five (45) days for design and four (4) months for construction; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2014. Funding is available in the 2005 C.O., 2006 C.O., 2007 C.O., 2008 C.O., 2012 C.O. and Capital Improvements Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 28. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the base bid amount of $48,200.00 for the Ryan Elementary School Gym Canopy with a construction contract time of sixty (60) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2014. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O. (Approved by Finance Committee) 29. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the base bid amount of $100,415.50 for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 57 (19.5 Blocks–District V) with a construction contract time of seventy (70) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2014. Funding is available in the CDBG 37th Action Year/2011 Grant - District V. (Approved by Finance Committee) 30. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of October 2013, represent a decrease of $126,151.75. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 31. Consideration to award contract FY13-040 to IPS Group Inc., in the estimated amount of $225,000.00 for the purchase and installation of 300 state-of-the-art parking meters complete with vehicle detection sensors and associated back office software to make remote monitoring system fully functional. Funding for this project is available in the Parking Meter Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) 32. Consideration for approval of change order No. 3 in the amount of 32. Consideration for approval of change order No. 3 in the amount of $372,707.00, to Pepper-Lawson Waterworks, L.L.C., Houston, Texas for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant 6 MGD Expansion Project. This change order will allow for future expansion of the plant, address unforeseen field conditions and address missing works (additional pipe supports) that was not shown in contract documents. This change order also adds an additional ten (10) calendar days. The total contract amount to date is at $42,919,247.68. Total contract time is nine hundred forty-eight (948) calendar days. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer System Revenue Bond – TWDB – SLDO WWTP, and is subject to approval by Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). (Approved by Finance Committee) 33. Consideration for approval of change order No. 5, an increase in the amount of $12,199.00 to the construction contract with Western Summit Contractors, Inc./McAllen Construction, Inc., a Joint Venture Contractor, Fort Worth, Texas, for El Pico Water Treatment Plant 20 MGD. This change order consists of modifications to the Administration Building walkway lighting re-design, filter valve power feed modifications as well as additional cabling for AEP. An additional four (4) working days are also being added to the contract due to weather. The new contract amount is $85,641,766.60 and total working days are six hundred fifty-two (652). Funding is available in 2007, 2008, 2009 C & D and 2010 Utility Bonds. 34. Consideration to appoint Mayor Pro-Tempore as per Ordinance 2011-O-029 and whose term will serve until November 17, 2014 or at the first meeting after all council members are elected and qualified
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action regarding Modern Constuction 's record of performance since June 28, 2013 on its obligation to complete the James & Maria Luisa Haynes Health and Wellness Center in accordance with its contract, and any matters realted thereto. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to provide recommendation on sites for a proposed sports complex.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on implementing a local tire control ordinance.
Discussion with possible action on hosting the 1st Annual "Home for the Holidays" Pet Adoption Event at Blas Castañeda Park (Northeast Hillside Recreation Center) on December 7,2013
Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Discussion with possible action on renaming El Cuatro Park after former Council Member Juan Ramirez. 1. Discussion with possible action allocating $6,000.00 of District VIII Discretionary funds for playground equipment to be purchased through a partnership with Laredo Independent School District and Laredo Next Generation Rotary to be placed at Dovalina Elementary School.
STAFF REPORTS 36. Discussion with possible action on the deadline for the submission of items by Councilmembers to the City Manager's office for placement on City Council agendas for regularly scheduled meetings.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 38. 2013-RT-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant No. TX-90-Y027-00 in the amount of $3,247,188.00, Section 5307 Urbanized Area to be used for Operating Assistance in the El Metro Operations Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 37. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.071(1)(A) and 551.071(2) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation regarding City of Laredo v. Alfonso Santos; Cause No.: 2013-EDA-000001-C3 (Condemnation Proceedings), and a return to open session for possible action. Adjourn.