***This meeting is joined in progress. 1. Recognizing Jessica Ayala, Miss Laredo Latina 2015 and Ms. Fernanda Montoya, Miss Teen Laredo Latina 2015 for their crowning at the Miss Laredo Latina Pageant held at Laredo Civic Center on March 1, 2015. 2. Recognizing the United South High School Cheerleaders for being Non - Tumbling Division Cheer Power National Champions. 3. Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Lassos' Dance Team for being National Champions.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
A. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Ray Camina to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee B. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Juan Avila to the Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
2015-R-32 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract with the Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) in the amount of $120,312.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Health Program for the term period from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Majestic Realty Tract (Tract 1) being 1,992.92 acres, more or less, located east of Unitec Industrial Park
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Presentation by Chano Aldrete of Chano’s Patio on the Laredo Burger Cook-Off to be held at Slaughter Park on May 30, 2015, with possible action.
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the 4V Holdings Tract (Tract 2) being 83.4979 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and south of Wormser Road
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Union Pacific Tract (Tract 4) being 29.435 acres, more or less, located south of Unitec Industrial Park and north of the Missouri Pacific Rail Yard
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Killam Ranch Properties Ltd., Port Drive R.O. W. Extension Tract (Tract 5) being 7.753 acres, more or less, located south of Unitec Industrial Park and north of the Missouri Pacific Rail Yard
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Laredo Town Center Tract (Tract 6) being 9.457 acres, more or less, located east of Loop 20 (Bob Bullock Loop) and north of El Ranchito Road (RR 6078A).
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $585,772.00 from the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in Certain Counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2014-2015 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $585,772.00 for Laredo Police Department Communications Division salaries. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 76, Block 2, Southgate Subdivision, located at 3005 Frio Plaza, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support 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 rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 817, Eastern Division, located at 1520 Cortez Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the proposed zone change. District III
2015-O-048 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 Amendment No.1 in the amount of $678,815.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2015 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant amendment is $75,424.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00; funds are available in the Airport Construction Fund. 2015-O-049 Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve the Max Mandel Golf Course Lift Station off FM 1472, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 2,688 square feet of land, more or less, out of a 270.00 acre tract, situated in Porcion 06, Abstract 38 as described in easement conveyance attached as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. 2015-O-050 Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of Air Cargo Warehouse space constructed by Air Trade Laredo, LLC, on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-O-148 dated November 7, 2011 between the City of Laredo as Lessor and Air Trade Laredo, LLC, as Lessee, for the premises consisting of 27,168 sq. ft., located at 4603 Maher at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease provides for the right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The sublease is to RobertShaw Controls Company, a Delaware Corporation. 2015-O-051 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Trecon Investments Corporation, as lessee, for a tract of land consisting of 83,425.70 sq. ft., and located on Block No. 23, Tract “2B” at the Laredo Airport, Subdivision Plat. Lease term is for twenty (20) years commencing on May 1, 2015 plus, two (2) consecutive ten (10) year renewal options. Initial monthly rent shall be $2,780.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; and rent adjustments based on appraisals at each ten (10) year anniversary period; providing for an effective date. 2015-O-052 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Dauntless, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, for approximately 1,460 square feet of building space located at 1701 E. Hillside, Suite No. 2 at the Laredo International Airport, Block 15, Lot 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $1,400.00 and will be adjusted annually according to the changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on May 1, 2015 and shall terminate on April 30, 2016, plus two (2) one-year renewal options until April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2018, providing for an effective date.
2015-R-31 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. This grant is for overtime salaries and fringe benefits and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Approved by Operations Committee)
14. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase of $50,000.00 to pay for past and future legal services by the Law Firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal in the matter of Crossett Development I, LLC v. City of Laredo, Case No. 5:14-CV-00199, in the United States District Court. Funding is available in Airport Operations Fund. 15. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of March 2015, represent a decrease of $53,840.09. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Review of less than $50,000.00 contracts by City Manager, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action for the Mayor to appoint three (3) Council Members to serve on the Board of Directors of the Laredo Development Foundation. Term of service is one (1) year unless otherwise indicated
Discussion with possible action to approve the City Manager's employment contract. At a past City Council Meeting, Council directed staff to prepare an employment contract for the new City Manager to include a salary identical with that of the former City Manager, including appropriate benefits. Yearly salary set at $249,202.32 including car and phone allowance as part of salary.
XV. 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. 35. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the duties and contractual terms of the City Manager and return to open session for possible action regarding the City Manager's employment contract, and any matters related thereto. 36. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending litigation: Cause No. 2015CVQ001077-D3; Laredo Merchants Association v. City of Laredo; in the 341st Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 20, 2015 City Council
***This meeting is joined in progress. 1. Recognizing Jessica Ayala, Miss Laredo Latina 2015 and Ms. Fernanda Montoya, Miss Teen Laredo Latina 2015 for their crowning at the Miss Laredo Latina Pageant held at Laredo Civic Center on March 1, 2015. 2. Recognizing the United South High School Cheerleaders for being Non - Tumbling Division Cheer Power National Champions. 3. Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Lassos' Dance Team for being National Champions.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
A. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Ray Camina to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee B. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Juan Avila to the Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
2015-R-32 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract with the Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) in the amount of $120,312.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Health Program for the term period from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Majestic Realty Tract (Tract 1) being 1,992.92 acres, more or less, located east of Unitec Industrial Park
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Presentation by Chano Aldrete of Chano’s Patio on the Laredo Burger Cook-Off to be held at Slaughter Park on May 30, 2015, with possible action.
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the 4V Holdings Tract (Tract 2) being 83.4979 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and south of Wormser Road
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Union Pacific Tract (Tract 4) being 29.435 acres, more or less, located south of Unitec Industrial Park and north of the Missouri Pacific Rail Yard
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Killam Ranch Properties Ltd., Port Drive R.O. W. Extension Tract (Tract 5) being 7.753 acres, more or less, located south of Unitec Industrial Park and north of the Missouri Pacific Rail Yard
First public hearing on the voluntary annexation of the Laredo Town Center Tract (Tract 6) being 9.457 acres, more or less, located east of Loop 20 (Bob Bullock Loop) and north of El Ranchito Road (RR 6078A).
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $585,772.00 from the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in Certain Counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2014-2015 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $585,772.00 for Laredo Police Department Communications Division salaries. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 76, Block 2, Southgate Subdivision, located at 3005 Frio Plaza, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support 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 rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 817, Eastern Division, located at 1520 Cortez Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the proposed zone change. District III
2015-O-048 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 Amendment No.1 in the amount of $678,815.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2015 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant amendment is $75,424.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00; funds are available in the Airport Construction Fund. 2015-O-049 Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve the Max Mandel Golf Course Lift Station off FM 1472, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 2,688 square feet of land, more or less, out of a 270.00 acre tract, situated in Porcion 06, Abstract 38 as described in easement conveyance attached as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. 2015-O-050 Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of Air Cargo Warehouse space constructed by Air Trade Laredo, LLC, on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-O-148 dated November 7, 2011 between the City of Laredo as Lessor and Air Trade Laredo, LLC, as Lessee, for the premises consisting of 27,168 sq. ft., located at 4603 Maher at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease provides for the right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The sublease is to RobertShaw Controls Company, a Delaware Corporation. 2015-O-051 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Trecon Investments Corporation, as lessee, for a tract of land consisting of 83,425.70 sq. ft., and located on Block No. 23, Tract “2B” at the Laredo Airport, Subdivision Plat. Lease term is for twenty (20) years commencing on May 1, 2015 plus, two (2) consecutive ten (10) year renewal options. Initial monthly rent shall be $2,780.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; and rent adjustments based on appraisals at each ten (10) year anniversary period; providing for an effective date. 2015-O-052 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Dauntless, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, for approximately 1,460 square feet of building space located at 1701 E. Hillside, Suite No. 2 at the Laredo International Airport, Block 15, Lot 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $1,400.00 and will be adjusted annually according to the changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on May 1, 2015 and shall terminate on April 30, 2016, plus two (2) one-year renewal options until April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2018, providing for an effective date.
2015-R-31 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. This grant is for overtime salaries and fringe benefits and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Approved by Operations Committee)
14. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase of $50,000.00 to pay for past and future legal services by the Law Firm of Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal in the matter of Crossett Development I, LLC v. City of Laredo, Case No. 5:14-CV-00199, in the United States District Court. Funding is available in Airport Operations Fund. 15. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of March 2015, represent a decrease of $53,840.09. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Review of less than $50,000.00 contracts by City Manager, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action for the Mayor to appoint three (3) Council Members to serve on the Board of Directors of the Laredo Development Foundation. Term of service is one (1) year unless otherwise indicated
Discussion with possible action to approve the City Manager's employment contract. At a past City Council Meeting, Council directed staff to prepare an employment contract for the new City Manager to include a salary identical with that of the former City Manager, including appropriate benefits. Yearly salary set at $249,202.32 including car and phone allowance as part of salary.
XV. 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. 35. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the duties and contractual terms of the City Manager and return to open session for possible action regarding the City Manager's employment contract, and any matters related thereto. 36. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending litigation: Cause No. 2015CVQ001077-D3; Laredo Merchants Association v. City of Laredo; in the 341st Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. XVI. ADJOURNMENT