I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 12, 2014 & August 18, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by South Texas Food Bank on declaring September as Hunger Action Month. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Alexander and United High School Choir students for their performance with the band Foreigner on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.
2014-R-92 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Laredo and the El Portal Center, L.L.C., (EPC), an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The term of the agreement will be for ten (10) years. EPC will invest $80 million dollars in two phases: Phase I will be for the development of an approximately 335,000 square foot retail outlet mall located at 1600 Water Street adjacent to International Bridge I, with accommodations for approximately eighty (80) tenants; Phase II will develop an additional 100,000 square foot building to house an additional twenty-five tenants. The project will create approximately 1,200 permanent jobs, 1,000 construction jobs and 1,600 seasonal jobs. In support of the investment by EPC and the anticipated revitalization of the downtown area for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Laredo, the City will provide the following economic incentives as part its economic development program in accordance with Article III, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code as set out in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 1. Phase I: The grant of a quarterly disbursement to EPC equal to 100% of the City’s one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Revenues generated by and attributable solely to EPC’s sales at the Outlet Shoppes. The grant shall not exceed one million two hundred fifty dollars thousand dollars ($1,250,000) during any calendar year with a maximum cumulative amount of twelve million five hundred thousand dollars $12,500,000 for the ten (10) year term. Construction of Phase I shall be completed on or before December 31, 2018; 2. Phase II: The grant of a quarterly disbursement to EPC equal to 100% of the City’s one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Revenues generated by and attributable solely to EPC’s sales at the Outlet Shoppes. The grant shall not exceed three hundred eighty seven thousand five hundred dollars ($387,500) during any calendar year with a maximum cumulative amount of three million eight hundred seventy five thousand dollars ($3,875,000) for the entire term. Construction of Phase II shall commence within eight (8) years following the completion of Phase I; The City agrees to sell and/or convey through an Independent Foundation four (4) lots located within the existing River Drive Mall shopping center and a lot on Zaragoza Street in the same immediate vicinity; 3.The City agrees to modify the existing Santa Ursula Ramp structure to allow for ingress and egress (two-way traffic) from the Project including traffic signage; 4.The City agrees to abandon and convey to EPC, the 100 block of Juarez Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets for use as part of the development of the Project; 5.Lease parking lots adjacent to the project encompassing 1,482 parking spaces for an initial term of twenty-five (25) years at one dollar ($1.00) per year, with two (2) additional terms of twenty-five (25) years as follows: a. 380 spaces on Block X & Y on lot south of River Road between Main Ave. and Santa Maria Ave.; b. 255 spaces on Block 08 & 08-A south of EPC Development; c. 410 spaces on Block 08 - B & Block Z adjacent and south of the City’s El Portal Administration Building; d. 161 spaces on Block L south of hotel between Main and Santa Cleotilde Ave., unplatted; e. 138 spaces on Block 394 between Santa Cleotilde and Santa Rita (City will provide the labor and EPC will provide the materials); f. 138 parking spaces on Block 401 between Santa Cleotilde and Santa Rita (City will provide the labor and EPC will provide the paving materials); and, g. Lighting will also be provided to both Blocks 394 and 401 similar to the lighting in the adjacent parking lots. 6.Provide Off-site Landscaping, Irrigation and street improvements to enhance and promote the development within the project area; 7.Allow the use of the following City parking lots described below: 25 metered parking spaces located in Block # 6 bordered by Grant St., 8.25 metered parking spaces located in Block # 6 bordered by Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., Juarez Ave., and Zaragoza St.; 43 parking spaces located in Block # 53 bordered by Iturbide St., Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., and Davis Ave.; and, 99 parking spaces located on Block #162 bordered by Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., Zaragoza St., and Davis Ave. Granting a license to allow for the portions of the project to encroach on adjacent City rights-of-way to clear a height of six (6) feet and eight (8) inches above the sidewalk surfaces and/or in accordance with ADA Standards; 9.Provide for a pylon signage grant in the amount up to fifty (50%) of the actual cost of the “jumbo-tron” type LED illuminated sign; 10.Waiver of City permit fees to include: demolition, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits, the Plan review and Fire review; 11.City will replace and install a 12” water and a 8” wastewater line around the project development and the City will provide a fire protection system including a 24” water transmission main from the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to be supported conditioned on EPC providing a Letter of Credit and the Corporate Guarantee guaranteeing the repayment of the costs of the improvements in the event of early termination of the Agreement or in the event that EPC fails to timely cause the Commencement and/or Completion of Construction of Phase I; 12.City and EPC agree to share 50/50 of the cost of construction for the widening of the 200 block of Salinas Street between Zaragoza and Grant Streets for a 24’ pavement width back of curb to back of curb to accommodate two (2) way traffic provided that EPC will work with the UETA building owner to modify the entrance; and, 13.The City and EPC agree to share 50/50 of the cost of the improvements of Section A, B, and C of the offsite parking fields identified in Exhibit B to include paving, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, resurfacing, striping, and curbing.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Isela Martinez to the Para-Transit Advisory Committee. a.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Danny Lopez, Jr. to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b.Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., of Eduardo J. Gutierrez to the Technical Review Board Ad Hoc Committee.
Authorizing the City Manager to close and convey title of the “Surface Only”, of the section of Juarez Avenue between Water and Zaragoza Streets as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center; Said parcel being a 6,666.60 sq. ft. (0.1530 of an acre) tract of land, more or less, situated in the 100 block of Juarez Avenue, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being further described on attached Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date. (Action needed on Resolution 2014-R-92, prior to this item)
Consideration for the approval of a Professional Engineering Services for the design of 24-in Water Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Bridge No. 1. to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas, as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center (EPC). This contract amount to a total of $350,000.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Water Revenue Bond.
Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value for the Tax Year 2014. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.491720 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.145280 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $72,039,423. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 9, 2014 at 12:00 noon and September 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston.
Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2014-R-091 Consideration of the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo with amendments to the Long Range Thoroughfare Plan.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing City Manager to accept eight (8) continuation contracts from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2013-2014 City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Budget by appropriating net revenues in the amount of $119,202.00 and net expenditures in the amount of $17,233.00 for a total of $2,328,240.00 to allow the City of Laredo Health Department to continue public heath prevention, detection, treatment and education intervention for Tuberculosis Control and Elimination Program, Immunization Services, Local Public Health System Prevention from the Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program , HIV Prevention Program, Community Diabetes Disease Management Program, and Primary Health Care for the term period from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 6, “Animals and Fowl,” Article III, “Small Animals and Fowl,” Section 6-43, Subsection (b) of the Code of Ordinances providing further clarification on the exceptions of dogs running at large and amending Article VII, “Applications, Registration, Permits, Fees and Penalties” Section 6-119 by establishing an annual Trainer Permit Fee of $25.00; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article IV, “Tire Business Registration Program,” of the Code of Ordinances providing clarification on definitions; establishing new rules and regulations regarding the sale of new or used tires; the requirements of proper signage within establishments that sell new or used tires; establishing a deposit fee of $20.00 per tire and disposal fee not to exceed $5.00; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit “A”) and motions approved by City Council at public workshops (see Exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual budget.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 26 (Police) of The Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 26-27 (Fees for Documents and Services), by adding a new subsection (G) entitled “Vehicle Inspection” to authorize assessment and collection by the Police Department Auto Theft Task Force of a $40.00 Vehicle Inspection Fee to defray the cost for conducting reassignment of vehicle identification number inspections, pursuant to §501.033 of the Texas Transportation; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
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; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends in favor of the zone change. District V
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 Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision Unit V, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Avenue, Suite No.6; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4 and 10, Block 99, Western Division, located at 614 Hidalgo Street and 607 Farragut Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 99, Western Division, located at 619 Farragut Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District VIII
2014-O-098 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4A and 5A, Block 2, Las Blancas Subdivision Unit 2, located at 102 and 106 Camino Nuevo Road, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-099 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by 5 2014-O-099 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Martinez Business Park Unit 2, located at 1411 Jacaman Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-100 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 71, Eastern Division, located at 2020 Corpus Christi; providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-101 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2037, Eastern Division, located at 2020 S. Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-102 Authorizing the City Manager to update the City’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 94 fee schedule applicable to Laredo’s foreign trade zone operators by designating an initial activation fee of $2,500.00, designating the annual fee at a minimum of $3,000.00 for operators with less than 10,000 square feet of activated space, $5,000.00 for operators with 10,001-100,000 square feet of activated space and $6,500.00 for operators with more than 100,001 square feet of activated space. This fee schedule shall become effective October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2019. 2014-O-103 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR and Altair Aviation, L.L.C., as LESSEE, for Hangar No. 162 consisting of 13,114 square feet situated on an approximate 42,038 square foot tract of land at the Laredo International Airport, commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2017. The current monthly rental is $4,789.00 and annually adjusted by changes in CPI, providing for effective date. 2014-O-104 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 in the amount of $4,202,381.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2014 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant is $466,932.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00. The Airport Operations will be advancing $678,815.00 to the Airport Construction Fund and also authorizing the City Manager to appropriate said funds. 2014-O-105 Declaring the public necessity and ordering the paving with 6 2014-O-105 Declaring the public necessity and ordering the paving with supplemental improvements to Mauro Sandoval Drive, formerly McDonald Road, upon its dedication to the City of Laredo; approving the street paving assessment roll and project cost estimate as prepared by City staff and imposing a lien against the property and personal liability and charge against the property owner upon completion and final acceptance of the project improvements, as amended.
18. Approving the request of United Independent School District (UISD) to approve the issuance of building permits, electrical permits or permits for other construction related services to United Independent School District for the Cielito Lindo school site which has received final plat approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission but the plat has not been recorded and authorizing the recording of any said plats once any public improvements have been constructed as per the approved plat and plans and accepted by the City of Laredo pursuant to the Laredo Subdivision Ordinance, Section 4-2. H. 6. 19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., in the amount of $154,516.44 for the maintenance agreement of the City of Laredo’s 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communications System, as attached hereto. The service agreement provides annual maintenance for the infrastructure equipment, subscriber equipment, and support. Contract service date is from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 20. Adopting a schedule of hearing and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2014, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Approved by Operations Committee) 21. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 2, an increase of $257,997.00 to the professional services with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, to provide construction administration, full time Resident Project Representative (RPR) Services and construction materials testing services for the Laredo International Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Phase 8. Current contract amount with this amendment is $577,176.00. Funding will be available in the Airport Construction Fund-FAA Grant No. 77; contingent upon approval of Final Reading of Ordinance 2014-O-104. (Approved by Operations Committee) 22. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $5,182,507.50 (which includes the base bid and alternates No. 2 and 3) and approval of change order No. 1, a decrease of $272,272.50 for removal of joint sealing from alternate No. 2 for a total net award of $4,910,235.00 for the Laredo International Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Phase 8 and Terminal Apron Rehabilitation with a construction contract time of three hundred thirty (330) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents and Final Reading of Ordinance 2014-O-104. Completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2015. 10 Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant No. 77. (Approved by Operations Committee) 23. Consideration to authorize a purchase for the acquisition of one hundred twenty five (125) additional parking meters complete with vehicle detection sensors and support services from IPS GROUP, INC., to be installed in the metered parking lots in the amount of 115,000.00. Funding for this project is available in the Parking Meter Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 24. Authorizing City Manager to award a professional engineering services contract to Castle Engineering & Testing, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas in the amount of $53,475.00 for the geotechnical soils investigation for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project off-site facilities. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Operations Committee) 25. Consideration for the approval of a Professional Engineering Services for the design of 24-in Water Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Bridge No. 1. to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas, as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center (EPC). This contract amount to a total of $350,000.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Water Revenue Bond.
A. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Status on City of Laredo Economic Development Department.
28. 2014-RT-03 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation Grant No. 51522F7058 for Fiscal Year 2015 in the amount of $579,947.00 from the State Funds for transit operating assistance. (Approved by Operations Committee) 29. 2014-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation Section 5310 Federal-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Project Grant Agreement No. 5122F7127 in the amount of $99,716.00. This grant requires a 20% local match of $24,929.00 for a total of $124,645.00 to be used for preventive maintenance expenditures for the El Lift Para-Transit Department. (Approved by Operations Committee) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURN
Sep 02, 2014 City Council
I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 12, 2014 & August 18, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by South Texas Food Bank on declaring September as Hunger Action Month. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Alexander and United High School Choir students for their performance with the band Foreigner on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.
2014-R-92 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Laredo and the El Portal Center, L.L.C., (EPC), an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The term of the agreement will be for ten (10) years. EPC will invest $80 million dollars in two phases: Phase I will be for the development of an approximately 335,000 square foot retail outlet mall located at 1600 Water Street adjacent to International Bridge I, with accommodations for approximately eighty (80) tenants; Phase II will develop an additional 100,000 square foot building to house an additional twenty-five tenants. The project will create approximately 1,200 permanent jobs, 1,000 construction jobs and 1,600 seasonal jobs. In support of the investment by EPC and the anticipated revitalization of the downtown area for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Laredo, the City will provide the following economic incentives as part its economic development program in accordance with Article III, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code as set out in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 1. Phase I: The grant of a quarterly disbursement to EPC equal to 100% of the City’s one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Revenues generated by and attributable solely to EPC’s sales at the Outlet Shoppes. The grant shall not exceed one million two hundred fifty dollars thousand dollars ($1,250,000) during any calendar year with a maximum cumulative amount of twelve million five hundred thousand dollars $12,500,000 for the ten (10) year term. Construction of Phase I shall be completed on or before December 31, 2018; 2. Phase II: The grant of a quarterly disbursement to EPC equal to 100% of the City’s one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Revenues generated by and attributable solely to EPC’s sales at the Outlet Shoppes. The grant shall not exceed three hundred eighty seven thousand five hundred dollars ($387,500) during any calendar year with a maximum cumulative amount of three million eight hundred seventy five thousand dollars ($3,875,000) for the entire term. Construction of Phase II shall commence within eight (8) years following the completion of Phase I; The City agrees to sell and/or convey through an Independent Foundation four (4) lots located within the existing River Drive Mall shopping center and a lot on Zaragoza Street in the same immediate vicinity; 3.The City agrees to modify the existing Santa Ursula Ramp structure to allow for ingress and egress (two-way traffic) from the Project including traffic signage; 4.The City agrees to abandon and convey to EPC, the 100 block of Juarez Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets for use as part of the development of the Project; 5.Lease parking lots adjacent to the project encompassing 1,482 parking spaces for an initial term of twenty-five (25) years at one dollar ($1.00) per year, with two (2) additional terms of twenty-five (25) years as follows: a. 380 spaces on Block X & Y on lot south of River Road between Main Ave. and Santa Maria Ave.; b. 255 spaces on Block 08 & 08-A south of EPC Development; c. 410 spaces on Block 08 - B & Block Z adjacent and south of the City’s El Portal Administration Building; d. 161 spaces on Block L south of hotel between Main and Santa Cleotilde Ave., unplatted; e. 138 spaces on Block 394 between Santa Cleotilde and Santa Rita (City will provide the labor and EPC will provide the materials); f. 138 parking spaces on Block 401 between Santa Cleotilde and Santa Rita (City will provide the labor and EPC will provide the paving materials); and, g. Lighting will also be provided to both Blocks 394 and 401 similar to the lighting in the adjacent parking lots. 6.Provide Off-site Landscaping, Irrigation and street improvements to enhance and promote the development within the project area; 7.Allow the use of the following City parking lots described below: 25 metered parking spaces located in Block # 6 bordered by Grant St., 8.25 metered parking spaces located in Block # 6 bordered by Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., Juarez Ave., and Zaragoza St.; 43 parking spaces located in Block # 53 bordered by Iturbide St., Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., and Davis Ave.; and, 99 parking spaces located on Block #162 bordered by Grant St., Santa Maria Ave., Zaragoza St., and Davis Ave. Granting a license to allow for the portions of the project to encroach on adjacent City rights-of-way to clear a height of six (6) feet and eight (8) inches above the sidewalk surfaces and/or in accordance with ADA Standards; 9.Provide for a pylon signage grant in the amount up to fifty (50%) of the actual cost of the “jumbo-tron” type LED illuminated sign; 10.Waiver of City permit fees to include: demolition, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits, the Plan review and Fire review; 11.City will replace and install a 12” water and a 8” wastewater line around the project development and the City will provide a fire protection system including a 24” water transmission main from the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to be supported conditioned on EPC providing a Letter of Credit and the Corporate Guarantee guaranteeing the repayment of the costs of the improvements in the event of early termination of the Agreement or in the event that EPC fails to timely cause the Commencement and/or Completion of Construction of Phase I; 12.City and EPC agree to share 50/50 of the cost of construction for the widening of the 200 block of Salinas Street between Zaragoza and Grant Streets for a 24’ pavement width back of curb to back of curb to accommodate two (2) way traffic provided that EPC will work with the UETA building owner to modify the entrance; and, 13.The City and EPC agree to share 50/50 of the cost of the improvements of Section A, B, and C of the offsite parking fields identified in Exhibit B to include paving, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, resurfacing, striping, and curbing.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Isela Martinez to the Para-Transit Advisory Committee. a.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Danny Lopez, Jr. to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b.Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., of Eduardo J. Gutierrez to the Technical Review Board Ad Hoc Committee.
Authorizing the City Manager to close and convey title of the “Surface Only”, of the section of Juarez Avenue between Water and Zaragoza Streets as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center; Said parcel being a 6,666.60 sq. ft. (0.1530 of an acre) tract of land, more or less, situated in the 100 block of Juarez Avenue, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being further described on attached Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date. (Action needed on Resolution 2014-R-92, prior to this item)
Consideration for the approval of a Professional Engineering Services for the design of 24-in Water Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Bridge No. 1. to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas, as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center (EPC). This contract amount to a total of $350,000.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Water Revenue Bond.
Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value for the Tax Year 2014. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.491720 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.145280 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $72,039,423. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 9, 2014 at 12:00 noon and September 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston.
Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2014-R-091 Consideration of the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo with amendments to the Long Range Thoroughfare Plan.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing City Manager to accept eight (8) continuation contracts from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2013-2014 City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Budget by appropriating net revenues in the amount of $119,202.00 and net expenditures in the amount of $17,233.00 for a total of $2,328,240.00 to allow the City of Laredo Health Department to continue public heath prevention, detection, treatment and education intervention for Tuberculosis Control and Elimination Program, Immunization Services, Local Public Health System Prevention from the Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program , HIV Prevention Program, Community Diabetes Disease Management Program, and Primary Health Care for the term period from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 6, “Animals and Fowl,” Article III, “Small Animals and Fowl,” Section 6-43, Subsection (b) of the Code of Ordinances providing further clarification on the exceptions of dogs running at large and amending Article VII, “Applications, Registration, Permits, Fees and Penalties” Section 6-119 by establishing an annual Trainer Permit Fee of $25.00; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article IV, “Tire Business Registration Program,” of the Code of Ordinances providing clarification on definitions; establishing new rules and regulations regarding the sale of new or used tires; the requirements of proper signage within establishments that sell new or used tires; establishing a deposit fee of $20.00 per tire and disposal fee not to exceed $5.00; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit “A”) and motions approved by City Council at public workshops (see Exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual budget.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 26 (Police) of The Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 26-27 (Fees for Documents and Services), by adding a new subsection (G) entitled “Vehicle Inspection” to authorize assessment and collection by the Police Department Auto Theft Task Force of a $40.00 Vehicle Inspection Fee to defray the cost for conducting reassignment of vehicle identification number inspections, pursuant to §501.033 of the Texas Transportation; providing for publication and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
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; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends in favor of the zone change. District V
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 Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision Unit V, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Avenue, Suite No.6; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4 and 10, Block 99, Western Division, located at 614 Hidalgo Street and 607 Farragut Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 99, Western Division, located at 619 Farragut Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District VIII
2014-O-098 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4A and 5A, Block 2, Las Blancas Subdivision Unit 2, located at 102 and 106 Camino Nuevo Road, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-099 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by 5 2014-O-099 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Martinez Business Park Unit 2, located at 1411 Jacaman Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-100 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 71, Eastern Division, located at 2020 Corpus Christi; providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-101 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2037, Eastern Division, located at 2020 S. Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-102 Authorizing the City Manager to update the City’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 94 fee schedule applicable to Laredo’s foreign trade zone operators by designating an initial activation fee of $2,500.00, designating the annual fee at a minimum of $3,000.00 for operators with less than 10,000 square feet of activated space, $5,000.00 for operators with 10,001-100,000 square feet of activated space and $6,500.00 for operators with more than 100,001 square feet of activated space. This fee schedule shall become effective October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2019. 2014-O-103 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR and Altair Aviation, L.L.C., as LESSEE, for Hangar No. 162 consisting of 13,114 square feet situated on an approximate 42,038 square foot tract of land at the Laredo International Airport, commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2017. The current monthly rental is $4,789.00 and annually adjusted by changes in CPI, providing for effective date. 2014-O-104 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 in the amount of $4,202,381.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2014 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant is $466,932.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00. The Airport Operations will be advancing $678,815.00 to the Airport Construction Fund and also authorizing the City Manager to appropriate said funds. 2014-O-105 Declaring the public necessity and ordering the paving with 6 2014-O-105 Declaring the public necessity and ordering the paving with supplemental improvements to Mauro Sandoval Drive, formerly McDonald Road, upon its dedication to the City of Laredo; approving the street paving assessment roll and project cost estimate as prepared by City staff and imposing a lien against the property and personal liability and charge against the property owner upon completion and final acceptance of the project improvements, as amended.
18. Approving the request of United Independent School District (UISD) to approve the issuance of building permits, electrical permits or permits for other construction related services to United Independent School District for the Cielito Lindo school site which has received final plat approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission but the plat has not been recorded and authorizing the recording of any said plats once any public improvements have been constructed as per the approved plat and plans and accepted by the City of Laredo pursuant to the Laredo Subdivision Ordinance, Section 4-2. H. 6. 19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., in the amount of $154,516.44 for the maintenance agreement of the City of Laredo’s 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communications System, as attached hereto. The service agreement provides annual maintenance for the infrastructure equipment, subscriber equipment, and support. Contract service date is from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 20. Adopting a schedule of hearing and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2014, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Approved by Operations Committee) 21. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 2, an increase of $257,997.00 to the professional services with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, to provide construction administration, full time Resident Project Representative (RPR) Services and construction materials testing services for the Laredo International Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Phase 8. Current contract amount with this amendment is $577,176.00. Funding will be available in the Airport Construction Fund-FAA Grant No. 77; contingent upon approval of Final Reading of Ordinance 2014-O-104. (Approved by Operations Committee) 22. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $5,182,507.50 (which includes the base bid and alternates No. 2 and 3) and approval of change order No. 1, a decrease of $272,272.50 for removal of joint sealing from alternate No. 2 for a total net award of $4,910,235.00 for the Laredo International Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Phase 8 and Terminal Apron Rehabilitation with a construction contract time of three hundred thirty (330) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents and Final Reading of Ordinance 2014-O-104. Completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2015. 10 Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant No. 77. (Approved by Operations Committee) 23. Consideration to authorize a purchase for the acquisition of one hundred twenty five (125) additional parking meters complete with vehicle detection sensors and support services from IPS GROUP, INC., to be installed in the metered parking lots in the amount of 115,000.00. Funding for this project is available in the Parking Meter Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 24. Authorizing City Manager to award a professional engineering services contract to Castle Engineering & Testing, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas in the amount of $53,475.00 for the geotechnical soils investigation for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project off-site facilities. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Operations Committee) 25. Consideration for the approval of a Professional Engineering Services for the design of 24-in Water Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Bridge No. 1. to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas, as per the contract agreement between the City of Laredo and El Portal Center (EPC). This contract amount to a total of $350,000.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Water Revenue Bond.
A. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Status on City of Laredo Economic Development Department.
28. 2014-RT-03 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation Grant No. 51522F7058 for Fiscal Year 2015 in the amount of $579,947.00 from the State Funds for transit operating assistance. (Approved by Operations Committee) 29. 2014-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation Section 5310 Federal-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Project Grant Agreement No. 5122F7127 in the amount of $99,716.00. This grant requires a 20% local match of $24,929.00 for a total of $124,645.00 to be used for preventive maintenance expenditures for the El Lift Para-Transit Department. (Approved by Operations Committee) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURN