COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a.Presentation of the fiscal year 2012-2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the independent audit firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C. b. Presentation by the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation Rio Grande Golf Classic taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2014 at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Alexander High School Boys basketball team on their regional quarterfinals tournament. b. Recognizing the Martin High School Boys basketball team on their regional quarterfinals tournament.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1. Discussion with possible action on endorsement for the resolution in support of the “Laredo of Tomorrow” initiative to work with the citizens of Laredo to develop healthier, better educated community committed to improving their quality of life. This effort is a result of the health care needs assessment. 2.Update on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Insurance, with possible action.
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.
46. Presentation regarding Operation Crackdown, an initiative of the Texas National Guard, that provides for the demolition of abandoned and neglected structures that serve as a nuisance and drug haven within a community and approval to partner with the Texas Army National Guard. 47. Discussion with possible action to extend the Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes with the firm of Flores & Saucedo L.L.C., for an additional three (3) years in exchange for Flores & Saucedo's waiver of any rights it may have by virtue of Paragraph XXIII in the present contract (the handling to conclusion of all suits in which trial court judgments are obtained) which clause could extend the contract with an interest in pending tax cases in to indefinite future.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for auto sales on Lot 1, Block 1, Concord Hills Community-Phase XII Planned Unit Development, located at 5329 U.S. Highway 359; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, UISD 359 Transportation Facility Phase I, located south of State Highway 359 east of Delphina Avenue, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the Storage of Flammable and Explosive Products on Lot 2, Block 1, UISD 359 Transportation Facility Phase I, located south of State Highway 359 east of Delphina Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District II
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 4, Block 4, Las Lomas Industrial Park Subdivision Phase II, located at 107 Wilcox Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
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 2, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase I, located at 3512 US Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District III
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 1, Block 5, and Lot 1, Block 7, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W Village Boulevard, Suite 115; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment, on all Lots of Blocks 1024, 1024A and 1025, Western Division, located at 4100 San Bernardo Avenue, East ½ of Suite E3 and West ½ of Suite E4; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2013-2014 Water Availability Fund Annual Budget by appropriating an additional $1,500,000.00 and drawing down the opening balance for water rights acquisitions and increasing the budget to $5,335,109.00. This amendment will provide the funding to purchase $4,354,732.00 of water rights.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2013-2014 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $741,401.00 from the Bridge System Construction Fund opening balance to be used for Bridge related projects such as Bridge I lighting project and other related improvements.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance closing as a public easement, a 17.7 ft. wide alley, dedicated for public use in Block 792, Eastern Divsion, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and providing for the reversion of the public's interest in said alley to the current abutting landowners, and providing for an effective date. This alley is located in the 1400 Block of Chihuahua Street; bounded on the North by Chihuahua Street, on the South by Rosario Street; on the East by Seymour Avenue, and on the West by Loring Avenue. Said alley traverses the middle of said block from the East to West through the its entire length, and abuts the South side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 and the North side of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance closing as a public easement, a 17.7 ft. wide alley, dedicated for public use in Block 889, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and providing for the reversion of the public’s interest in said alley to the current abutting landowners, and providing for an effective date. This alley is located in the 1600 Block of Corpus Christi Street; bounded on the North by Garfield Street, on the South by Corpus Christi Street, on the East by Mendiola Avenue, and on the West by Meadow Avenue. Said alley traverses the middle of said block from East to West through its entire length, and abuts the South side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and the North side of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 12. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 94-O-214 dated November 7, 1994 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Jett Racing and Sales, Inc., as the LESSEE, for the premises, described as 80,000 sq. ft., Tract 2, to the Webb County Sheriff's Office SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to city approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 13. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a License Agreement by and between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Alestra S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Corporation dated April 8, 2014 for the use of one (1) fiber/cable tray affixed beneath the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 519 linear feet of right-of-way. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 a.m., April 8, 2014 and terminating at 12:00 p.m. on April 7, 2019. 1. Annual fee shall be $21,696.79 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the fee, Licensee shall pay a seven dollar and 65/100 ($7.65) linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2015. 1. Monthly rent will be $3,090.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. 2. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice.
21. Discussion with possible action to accept the donation by Mr. Steve LaMantia, General Manager, L & F Distributors, L.L.C., of a carbon steel custom bench built by CoNo Creative Concepts Inc., valued at $800.00 for placement in a City building/facility. 22. Adopting a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2014, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. 23. Consideration to enter into contract with Antares Development Corporation, in the amount of $109,950.00 using the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program, contract No. 331-09, to transfer and upgrade the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) data system and software from Windows XP to Windows 7 operating system as Microsoft will no longer support the assessment of hardware and software. This upgrade is needed for continued essential daily program data system operations and billing. The effort also complies with state and federal mandates for the electronic health record, secure health data exchange and allows us to bill third party entities, Medicaid, Medicare and the marketplace. The project is to be completed within nine (9) months from the approved start date. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. 24. Consideration for approval of the Max A. Mandel Golf Course as complete, approval of change order No. 4, an increase of $87,097.16 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $268,940.97 to Landscape Unlimited, L.L.C., Lincoln, Nebraska. Final construction contract amount is $8,394,872.16. Funding is available in the 2007, 2008 and 2012 C.O. Bonds and Capital Improvements Fund.
B. Request by Council Member Mike Garza Discussion on guidelines for the selection of the members representing the City for the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). C. Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. 1. Status update on the Parking Ordinance, with possible action. D. Request by Council Member Jorge A. Vera Discussion with possible action on the Annexation of the Hachar Tract on Mile Marker 13 and the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). E. Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Discussion with possible action to address the deteriorating facade of the Southern Hotel property currently owned by the City of Laredo. 1. Discussion with possible action to create a Neighborhood Outreach liaison position(s) within the Community Development Department to maximize citizen input and participation. 2.Discussion with possible action on assigning a staff member to create a monthly memo/newsletter accessible on the City's website that will inform the public of current and upcoming projects, zone changes, events, etc. 3.Discussion with possible action on authorizing sale of the El Portal Retail Space and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel and Council Member Mike Garza)
48. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY11-039 to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio in the amount up to $283,926.09 to provide leased tires, based on monthly mileage use, for El Metro buses and para-transit fleet. This contract provides tires for fifty-one (51) buses, twenty (20) para-transit vehicles, six (6) medium size vehicles and one (1) wrecker. This is a one (1) year term contract. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations budget. 49. Consideration for approval of the El Metro ADA Sidewalks and Ramps Project No. 60 (8 Blocks – City Wide) as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $8,192.66 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $81,926.60. Funding is available in the Transit New Freedom Grant FX7094.
Mar 17, 2014 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a.Presentation of the fiscal year 2012-2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the independent audit firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C. b. Presentation by the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation Rio Grande Golf Classic taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2014 at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Alexander High School Boys basketball team on their regional quarterfinals tournament. b. Recognizing the Martin High School Boys basketball team on their regional quarterfinals tournament.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1. Discussion with possible action on endorsement for the resolution in support of the “Laredo of Tomorrow” initiative to work with the citizens of Laredo to develop healthier, better educated community committed to improving their quality of life. This effort is a result of the health care needs assessment. 2.Update on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Insurance, with possible action.
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.
46. Presentation regarding Operation Crackdown, an initiative of the Texas National Guard, that provides for the demolition of abandoned and neglected structures that serve as a nuisance and drug haven within a community and approval to partner with the Texas Army National Guard. 47. Discussion with possible action to extend the Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes with the firm of Flores & Saucedo L.L.C., for an additional three (3) years in exchange for Flores & Saucedo's waiver of any rights it may have by virtue of Paragraph XXIII in the present contract (the handling to conclusion of all suits in which trial court judgments are obtained) which clause could extend the contract with an interest in pending tax cases in to indefinite future.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for auto sales on Lot 1, Block 1, Concord Hills Community-Phase XII Planned Unit Development, located at 5329 U.S. Highway 359; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, UISD 359 Transportation Facility Phase I, located south of State Highway 359 east of Delphina Avenue, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the Storage of Flammable and Explosive Products on Lot 2, Block 1, UISD 359 Transportation Facility Phase I, located south of State Highway 359 east of Delphina Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District II
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 4, Block 4, Las Lomas Industrial Park Subdivision Phase II, located at 107 Wilcox Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
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 2, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase I, located at 3512 US Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District III
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 1, Block 5, and Lot 1, Block 7, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W Village Boulevard, Suite 115; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment, on all Lots of Blocks 1024, 1024A and 1025, Western Division, located at 4100 San Bernardo Avenue, East ½ of Suite E3 and West ½ of Suite E4; providing for publication and effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2013-2014 Water Availability Fund Annual Budget by appropriating an additional $1,500,000.00 and drawing down the opening balance for water rights acquisitions and increasing the budget to $5,335,109.00. This amendment will provide the funding to purchase $4,354,732.00 of water rights.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2013-2014 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $741,401.00 from the Bridge System Construction Fund opening balance to be used for Bridge related projects such as Bridge I lighting project and other related improvements.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance closing as a public easement, a 17.7 ft. wide alley, dedicated for public use in Block 792, Eastern Divsion, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and providing for the reversion of the public's interest in said alley to the current abutting landowners, and providing for an effective date. This alley is located in the 1400 Block of Chihuahua Street; bounded on the North by Chihuahua Street, on the South by Rosario Street; on the East by Seymour Avenue, and on the West by Loring Avenue. Said alley traverses the middle of said block from the East to West through the its entire length, and abuts the South side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 and the North side of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance closing as a public easement, a 17.7 ft. wide alley, dedicated for public use in Block 889, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and providing for the reversion of the public’s interest in said alley to the current abutting landowners, and providing for an effective date. This alley is located in the 1600 Block of Corpus Christi Street; bounded on the North by Garfield Street, on the South by Corpus Christi Street, on the East by Mendiola Avenue, and on the West by Meadow Avenue. Said alley traverses the middle of said block from East to West through its entire length, and abuts the South side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and the North side of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 12. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 94-O-214 dated November 7, 1994 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Jett Racing and Sales, Inc., as the LESSEE, for the premises, described as 80,000 sq. ft., Tract 2, to the Webb County Sheriff's Office SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to city approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 13. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a License Agreement by and between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Alestra S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Corporation dated April 8, 2014 for the use of one (1) fiber/cable tray affixed beneath the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 519 linear feet of right-of-way. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 a.m., April 8, 2014 and terminating at 12:00 p.m. on April 7, 2019. 1. Annual fee shall be $21,696.79 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the fee, Licensee shall pay a seven dollar and 65/100 ($7.65) linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2015. 1. Monthly rent will be $3,090.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. 2. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice.
21. Discussion with possible action to accept the donation by Mr. Steve LaMantia, General Manager, L & F Distributors, L.L.C., of a carbon steel custom bench built by CoNo Creative Concepts Inc., valued at $800.00 for placement in a City building/facility. 22. Adopting a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2014, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. 23. Consideration to enter into contract with Antares Development Corporation, in the amount of $109,950.00 using the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program, contract No. 331-09, to transfer and upgrade the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) data system and software from Windows XP to Windows 7 operating system as Microsoft will no longer support the assessment of hardware and software. This upgrade is needed for continued essential daily program data system operations and billing. The effort also complies with state and federal mandates for the electronic health record, secure health data exchange and allows us to bill third party entities, Medicaid, Medicare and the marketplace. The project is to be completed within nine (9) months from the approved start date. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. 24. Consideration for approval of the Max A. Mandel Golf Course as complete, approval of change order No. 4, an increase of $87,097.16 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $268,940.97 to Landscape Unlimited, L.L.C., Lincoln, Nebraska. Final construction contract amount is $8,394,872.16. Funding is available in the 2007, 2008 and 2012 C.O. Bonds and Capital Improvements Fund.
B. Request by Council Member Mike Garza Discussion on guidelines for the selection of the members representing the City for the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA). C. Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. 1. Status update on the Parking Ordinance, with possible action. D. Request by Council Member Jorge A. Vera Discussion with possible action on the Annexation of the Hachar Tract on Mile Marker 13 and the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). E. Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Discussion with possible action to address the deteriorating facade of the Southern Hotel property currently owned by the City of Laredo. 1. Discussion with possible action to create a Neighborhood Outreach liaison position(s) within the Community Development Department to maximize citizen input and participation. 2.Discussion with possible action on assigning a staff member to create a monthly memo/newsletter accessible on the City's website that will inform the public of current and upcoming projects, zone changes, events, etc. 3.Discussion with possible action on authorizing sale of the El Portal Retail Space and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel and Council Member Mike Garza)
48. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY11-039 to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio in the amount up to $283,926.09 to provide leased tires, based on monthly mileage use, for El Metro buses and para-transit fleet. This contract provides tires for fifty-one (51) buses, twenty (20) para-transit vehicles, six (6) medium size vehicles and one (1) wrecker. This is a one (1) year term contract. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations budget. 49. Consideration for approval of the El Metro ADA Sidewalks and Ramps Project No. 60 (8 Blocks – City Wide) as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $8,192.66 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $81,926.60. Funding is available in the Transit New Freedom Grant FX7094.