Presentation by HEB on the 27th Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Laredo Energy Arena.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 28. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the 27th HEB Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner, on Saturday, November 7, 2015, in partnership with the City of Laredo. Transportation service will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut to the Laredo Energy Arena and back. The event will be held at the LEA, 6700 Arena Boulevard from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Approved by Finance Committee). 29. 2015-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant No. TX-90-Y080-00, Section 5307 in the amount of $2,721,847.00 to be used for Operating Assistance, Capital Preventive Maintenance and Transit Improvements. This is only a partial apportionment which the remaining balance of the $3.3 million will be accepted and executed in the very near future. The Transit's local match is available in the Transit's Sales Tax Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Recognitions Recognizing Miss Daniella Rodriguez for being crowned Miss Texas USA 2016 on September 6, 2015 in Houston, Texas.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $500,000.00 and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position (Licensed Professional Counselor) for the City of Laredo Health Department initiative to integrate HIV prevention and medical care with mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services through co-location for the term from September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2016. Funding is expected to renew for an additional two (2) years. (Approved by Finance Committee).
2015-0-136 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, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W Village Boulevard, Suite 101-102 (one unit); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-0-137 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's office/sales on Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2507 Market Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-138 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .69 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located south of Shiloh Drive and West of Backwoods Drive, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-0-139 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 16.66 feet of Lot 7 and the East 25 feet of Lot 8, Block 1027, Western Division, located at 1208 Pace Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-141 Amending Chapter 28, Article VII of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by limiting the number of times a year an organization can conduct a noncommercial street solicitation campaign and by restricting the days of the week a noncommercial street solicitation campaign can be conducted on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. 2015-0-142 Amending Chapter 21, Article XII of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding the requirement that persons participating in a noncommercial street solicitation campaign and soliciting funds carry a government-issued photo identification card with them at all times they are participating in the campaign. 2015-O-143 Final Reading Authorizing the Chief of Police to accept a grant in the amount of $47,716.36 from the Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) and to appropriate the City of Laredo Special Police FY 2015-2016 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $47,716.36. This funding will provide overtime and equipment for the Laredo Police Department Gang Unit, which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and implementing a database. The term of this grant is from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 and requires no local match. 2015-Q-144 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service, (USPS). The City acting as Lessor and USPS, as Lessee, have agreed to a yearly lease rate of $95,894.00 for lease space at the former US Courthouse building located at 1300 Matamoros. The lease and rental term is retroactive to June 18, 2013 with an expiration of May 31, 2018 2015-0-145 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the City of Laredo Utilities Department for approximately 5,550 square feet constituting Building No. 1054 located at 4812 North Bartlett Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2020. The lease may be terminated by either party on not less than ninety (90) days written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $4,700.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to the consumer price index; providing for an effective date. 2015-0-146 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with International Bank of Commerce for the approximate 0.1182 acre tract of land located on Block No. 1 within the southwest fuel farm at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 01, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2020 with one (1) option to extend the term for five (5) years. Initial rent shall be $770.00 per month; providing for an effective date. 2015-0-147 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2014-2015 Full Time Equivalent Position (FTE) listing by creating one (1) Clerk II, R25 position funded by Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) for the City of Laredo Health Department Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA). The position was approved for this fiscal year and as well for future fiscal years and will improve program efficiency and customer service for benefits of patients/clients. 2015-0-148 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC), amending the FY 14-15 Annual Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $49,196.00 with an in-kind match in the amount of $5,466.00 for a total of $54,662.00, and amending the FY 14-15 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by creating one (1) Caseworker, R34 Position for providing HIV/AIDS (Ryan White Part D) health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the term from August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016.
Amending Chapter 19, Article VI - Operation, Division 2-Miscellaneous Driving Rules, Section 19-224 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to prohibit the operation of hand-held wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle; providing exemptions; providing affirmative defenses; providing a savings clause; providing for severability and an effective date.
3. 2015-R-87 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", between the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and the City of Laredo for the management of the South Texas Regional Interoperable 25 vhf radio commununications trunked system and advance system key for a one (1) year term beginning October 1, 2015 at an annual fee of $43,000.00; payable quarterly in four equal payments of $10,750.00. (Approved by Finance Committee). 4. 2015-R-88 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $79,329.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2015 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2014 through September 30, 2018. This funding will be used for support staff, equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County. (Approved by Finance Committee). 5. 2015-R-89 Nominating Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez, as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before October 15, 2015. Prior to December 15, 2015, City Council will cast its 898 votes in any manner it wishes for those individuals listed on the ballot provided by the Chief Appraiser. 6. 2015-R-90 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-079-2015 in the amount of $7,596,816.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Construction Fund. The purpose of grant is for the reconstruction of the Taxiway G. The City's match is 10% in the amount of $844,091.00, local match is available through the Airport's Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 7. 2015-R-91 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-080-2015 in the amount of $6,000,000.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Construction Fund for the Noise Mitigation Abatement Program at the Laredo International Airport. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for acquisition, soundproofing of residential structures and for the acquisition of avigation easements. The City's match is 10% in the amount of $666,667.00, local match is available through the Airport's Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 8. 2015-R-92 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department to implement targeted evidence-based community systems and environmental change strategies that address one or more of the eight (8) Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) priorities to improve healthier outcomes for chronic diseases in particular for heart and stroke disease prevention and to improve access to health care for the term period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Finance Committee).
MOTIONS 10. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with the following consulting firms for state and federal intergovernmental, informational, and advocacy services to be provided to the City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Funding is available in Telecommunications, NPDES, Water, Wastewater, General, and Solid Waste Funds. • Best, Best & Krieger, P.L.L.C. (Gerry Lavery Lederer), Washington, D.C., in the amount of $89,950.00. • McWilliams & Associates (Andrea McWilliams), Austin, Texas, in the amount of $60,000.00. 11. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $424,673.00 to the professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, to provide construction administration, full time resident project representative (RPR) services, construction materials testing services and direct expenses for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway G Reconstruction. Current construction contract with this amendment is $912,569.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund (This motion is contingent upon approval of Resolution No. 2015-R-90). (Approved by Finance Committee). 12. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $7,518,011.00 which includes the base bid and alternate no. 1 for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway G Reconstruction with a construction contract time of three hundred (300) 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 October 2016. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund - FAA Grant No. 79 (This motion is contingent upon approval of Resolution No. 2015-R-90). (Approved by Finance Committee). 13. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Dryden Park Soccer Field Improvements Project located at 2700 Diaz Street as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $14,150.25 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $141,502.50. Funding is available in the CDBG 39th Action Year/2013 Grant. (Approved by Finance Committee). 15. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Independent School District to promote physical fitness at C.L.Milton Elementary School by providing playground equipment at the City's expense, for use and enjoyment by the students of C.L. Milton and the general public. (Approved by Finance Committee). 16. Consideration to award a two year contract number FY15-059 for the following vendors: • Gateway Uniforms - Laredo, TX in estimated annual amount of $70,000.00. • Mike's Western Wear - Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $40,000.00. • Casa Raul Western Wear - Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $6,500.00. This contract is for the purchase of safety footwear for all City Maintenance Personnel. This is a two year contract subject to future appropriations and can be extended for an additional one year. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract will be automatically renewed for an additional one year period. All safety footwear is purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective department budgets. (Approved by Finance Committee). 17. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY14-006 with Stanbio Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas in an estimated amount up to $102,200.00, for the purchase of HemoPoint H2 Microcuvettes for the City of Laredo Health Department. These test strips are used to secure accurate hemoglobin blood tests. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for two (2), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is an annual supply contract that allows for the purchase of microcuvettes on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 18. Consideration to renew service contract number FY14-085 with WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, Arizona, in an amount up to $56,700.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for the North Laredo & Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Vidal Cantu Boulevard. The vendor shall provide all the labor, supervision, equipment, and materials needed for the mowing, collection of trash and debris, collection of rubbish, the cutting and trimming of all trees and vegetation along fence lines and the removal of any foreign waste materials. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for five (5), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 19. Consideration to renew contract FY12-095 awarded to Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City's automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the last extension period for this contract. Unit prices will be determined by adding the unit price to the daily published Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 20. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY12-099 with the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all City departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the last extension period for this contract. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. (Approved by Finance Committee). 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies of Chesterfield, MO to perform an evaluation survey of the sanitary sewer system in Regency and J. S. J. Estates subdivisions in the amount of $60,650.00 to locate inflow and infiltration points in the area to prevent sewer surcharges and overflows. Funding is available in the 2009 Series C Sewer Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 22. Consideration to award supply contract number FY15-061 to the following low bidder meeting specifications: a. Sections I, II, III, IV, and V to HD Supply Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $ 266,992.26 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute American Electric Power (AEP) Facilities Rental Service Agreement, an increase from the current monthly charge of $2,719.26 to $4,168.88 due to the additional facilities that were installed as a result of the 6 MGD expansion of the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The rental is charged through the Retail Electric Provider. The need for the Facilities Rental and Maintenance fee is due to the AEP meter equipment and facilities that were installed after the meter. Funding is available in the Utilities Sewer System Operating Budget. (Approved by Finance Committee). 24. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 25. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee).
Consideration to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $60,600.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health DepartmentSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Finance Committee).
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Status report by staff on water study covering the water shed sources of the Rio Grande River.
24. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 25. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee).
Discussion with possible action on presentation by Francis "Pancho" Averill, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, on the passage of a resolution that would authorize the City Attorney to file any and all lawsuits pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code for injunctive and other civil relief against violators of city ordinances that affect land subdivision and construction of buildings.
Discussion with possible action to revoke storm water permit for Anzon remediation site; pending council independent examination and possible subsequent approval.
Presentation by Mr. Rogelio Trevino from the Texas Workforce Commission on the unemployment rate.
Status on the City-wide traffic lights synchronization study & implementation, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to have a blue ribbon committee appointed to determine what to do with the abandoned Anzon smelting plant site.
Discussion with possible action to allow any person who is enrolled in drug rehabilitation therapy to be extended an "El Metro bus pass" during the time they are enrolled. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Balli).
Discussion with possible action to change City Council Meeting from November 16, 2015 to November 17, 2015 to attend the City Planner and Urban Designer, Jeff Speck "Walkable City" Presentation at TAMIU.
Discussion with possible action on expanding the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) in District VIII, to include residential improvements in the surrounding areas of the outlet mall. Adjournment
Oct 05, 2015 City Council
Presentation by HEB on the 27th Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Laredo Energy Arena.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 28. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the 27th HEB Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner, on Saturday, November 7, 2015, in partnership with the City of Laredo. Transportation service will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut to the Laredo Energy Arena and back. The event will be held at the LEA, 6700 Arena Boulevard from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Approved by Finance Committee). 29. 2015-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant No. TX-90-Y080-00, Section 5307 in the amount of $2,721,847.00 to be used for Operating Assistance, Capital Preventive Maintenance and Transit Improvements. This is only a partial apportionment which the remaining balance of the $3.3 million will be accepted and executed in the very near future. The Transit's local match is available in the Transit's Sales Tax Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Recognitions Recognizing Miss Daniella Rodriguez for being crowned Miss Texas USA 2016 on September 6, 2015 in Houston, Texas.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $500,000.00 and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position (Licensed Professional Counselor) for the City of Laredo Health Department initiative to integrate HIV prevention and medical care with mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services through co-location for the term from September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2016. Funding is expected to renew for an additional two (2) years. (Approved by Finance Committee).
2015-0-136 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, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W Village Boulevard, Suite 101-102 (one unit); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-0-137 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's office/sales on Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2507 Market Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-138 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .69 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located south of Shiloh Drive and West of Backwoods Drive, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-0-139 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 16.66 feet of Lot 7 and the East 25 feet of Lot 8, Block 1027, Western Division, located at 1208 Pace Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-141 Amending Chapter 28, Article VII of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by limiting the number of times a year an organization can conduct a noncommercial street solicitation campaign and by restricting the days of the week a noncommercial street solicitation campaign can be conducted on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. 2015-0-142 Amending Chapter 21, Article XII of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding the requirement that persons participating in a noncommercial street solicitation campaign and soliciting funds carry a government-issued photo identification card with them at all times they are participating in the campaign. 2015-O-143 Final Reading Authorizing the Chief of Police to accept a grant in the amount of $47,716.36 from the Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) and to appropriate the City of Laredo Special Police FY 2015-2016 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $47,716.36. This funding will provide overtime and equipment for the Laredo Police Department Gang Unit, which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and implementing a database. The term of this grant is from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 and requires no local match. 2015-Q-144 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service, (USPS). The City acting as Lessor and USPS, as Lessee, have agreed to a yearly lease rate of $95,894.00 for lease space at the former US Courthouse building located at 1300 Matamoros. The lease and rental term is retroactive to June 18, 2013 with an expiration of May 31, 2018 2015-0-145 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the City of Laredo Utilities Department for approximately 5,550 square feet constituting Building No. 1054 located at 4812 North Bartlett Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2020. The lease may be terminated by either party on not less than ninety (90) days written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $4,700.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to the consumer price index; providing for an effective date. 2015-0-146 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with International Bank of Commerce for the approximate 0.1182 acre tract of land located on Block No. 1 within the southwest fuel farm at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 01, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2020 with one (1) option to extend the term for five (5) years. Initial rent shall be $770.00 per month; providing for an effective date. 2015-0-147 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2014-2015 Full Time Equivalent Position (FTE) listing by creating one (1) Clerk II, R25 position funded by Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) for the City of Laredo Health Department Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA). The position was approved for this fiscal year and as well for future fiscal years and will improve program efficiency and customer service for benefits of patients/clients. 2015-0-148 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC), amending the FY 14-15 Annual Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $49,196.00 with an in-kind match in the amount of $5,466.00 for a total of $54,662.00, and amending the FY 14-15 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by creating one (1) Caseworker, R34 Position for providing HIV/AIDS (Ryan White Part D) health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the term from August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016.
Amending Chapter 19, Article VI - Operation, Division 2-Miscellaneous Driving Rules, Section 19-224 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to prohibit the operation of hand-held wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle; providing exemptions; providing affirmative defenses; providing a savings clause; providing for severability and an effective date.
3. 2015-R-87 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", between the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and the City of Laredo for the management of the South Texas Regional Interoperable 25 vhf radio commununications trunked system and advance system key for a one (1) year term beginning October 1, 2015 at an annual fee of $43,000.00; payable quarterly in four equal payments of $10,750.00. (Approved by Finance Committee). 4. 2015-R-88 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $79,329.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2015 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2014 through September 30, 2018. This funding will be used for support staff, equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County. (Approved by Finance Committee). 5. 2015-R-89 Nominating Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez, as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before October 15, 2015. Prior to December 15, 2015, City Council will cast its 898 votes in any manner it wishes for those individuals listed on the ballot provided by the Chief Appraiser. 6. 2015-R-90 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-079-2015 in the amount of $7,596,816.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Construction Fund. The purpose of grant is for the reconstruction of the Taxiway G. The City's match is 10% in the amount of $844,091.00, local match is available through the Airport's Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 7. 2015-R-91 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-48-0136-080-2015 in the amount of $6,000,000.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Construction Fund for the Noise Mitigation Abatement Program at the Laredo International Airport. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for acquisition, soundproofing of residential structures and for the acquisition of avigation easements. The City's match is 10% in the amount of $666,667.00, local match is available through the Airport's Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 8. 2015-R-92 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department to implement targeted evidence-based community systems and environmental change strategies that address one or more of the eight (8) Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) priorities to improve healthier outcomes for chronic diseases in particular for heart and stroke disease prevention and to improve access to health care for the term period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Finance Committee).
MOTIONS 10. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with the following consulting firms for state and federal intergovernmental, informational, and advocacy services to be provided to the City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Funding is available in Telecommunications, NPDES, Water, Wastewater, General, and Solid Waste Funds. • Best, Best & Krieger, P.L.L.C. (Gerry Lavery Lederer), Washington, D.C., in the amount of $89,950.00. • McWilliams & Associates (Andrea McWilliams), Austin, Texas, in the amount of $60,000.00. 11. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $424,673.00 to the professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, to provide construction administration, full time resident project representative (RPR) services, construction materials testing services and direct expenses for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway G Reconstruction. Current construction contract with this amendment is $912,569.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund (This motion is contingent upon approval of Resolution No. 2015-R-90). (Approved by Finance Committee). 12. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $7,518,011.00 which includes the base bid and alternate no. 1 for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway G Reconstruction with a construction contract time of three hundred (300) 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 October 2016. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund - FAA Grant No. 79 (This motion is contingent upon approval of Resolution No. 2015-R-90). (Approved by Finance Committee). 13. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Dryden Park Soccer Field Improvements Project located at 2700 Diaz Street as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $14,150.25 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $141,502.50. Funding is available in the CDBG 39th Action Year/2013 Grant. (Approved by Finance Committee). 15. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Independent School District to promote physical fitness at C.L.Milton Elementary School by providing playground equipment at the City's expense, for use and enjoyment by the students of C.L. Milton and the general public. (Approved by Finance Committee). 16. Consideration to award a two year contract number FY15-059 for the following vendors: • Gateway Uniforms - Laredo, TX in estimated annual amount of $70,000.00. • Mike's Western Wear - Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $40,000.00. • Casa Raul Western Wear - Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $6,500.00. This contract is for the purchase of safety footwear for all City Maintenance Personnel. This is a two year contract subject to future appropriations and can be extended for an additional one year. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract will be automatically renewed for an additional one year period. All safety footwear is purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective department budgets. (Approved by Finance Committee). 17. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY14-006 with Stanbio Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas in an estimated amount up to $102,200.00, for the purchase of HemoPoint H2 Microcuvettes for the City of Laredo Health Department. These test strips are used to secure accurate hemoglobin blood tests. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for two (2), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is an annual supply contract that allows for the purchase of microcuvettes on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 18. Consideration to renew service contract number FY14-085 with WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, Arizona, in an amount up to $56,700.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for the North Laredo & Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Vidal Cantu Boulevard. The vendor shall provide all the labor, supervision, equipment, and materials needed for the mowing, collection of trash and debris, collection of rubbish, the cutting and trimming of all trees and vegetation along fence lines and the removal of any foreign waste materials. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for five (5), additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 19. Consideration to renew contract FY12-095 awarded to Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City's automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the last extension period for this contract. Unit prices will be determined by adding the unit price to the daily published Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 20. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY12-099 with the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all City departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the last extension period for this contract. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. (Approved by Finance Committee). 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies of Chesterfield, MO to perform an evaluation survey of the sanitary sewer system in Regency and J. S. J. Estates subdivisions in the amount of $60,650.00 to locate inflow and infiltration points in the area to prevent sewer surcharges and overflows. Funding is available in the 2009 Series C Sewer Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 22. Consideration to award supply contract number FY15-061 to the following low bidder meeting specifications: a. Sections I, II, III, IV, and V to HD Supply Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $ 266,992.26 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee). 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute American Electric Power (AEP) Facilities Rental Service Agreement, an increase from the current monthly charge of $2,719.26 to $4,168.88 due to the additional facilities that were installed as a result of the 6 MGD expansion of the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The rental is charged through the Retail Electric Provider. The need for the Facilities Rental and Maintenance fee is due to the AEP meter equipment and facilities that were installed after the meter. Funding is available in the Utilities Sewer System Operating Budget. (Approved by Finance Committee). 24. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 25. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee).
Consideration to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $60,600.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health DepartmentSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Finance Committee).
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Status report by staff on water study covering the water shed sources of the Rio Grande River.
24. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee). 25. Consideration for approval of the selection of architectural consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the design, bidding and construction management of the Office Building for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. (Approved by Finance Committee).
Discussion with possible action on presentation by Francis "Pancho" Averill, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, on the passage of a resolution that would authorize the City Attorney to file any and all lawsuits pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code for injunctive and other civil relief against violators of city ordinances that affect land subdivision and construction of buildings.
Discussion with possible action to revoke storm water permit for Anzon remediation site; pending council independent examination and possible subsequent approval.
Presentation by Mr. Rogelio Trevino from the Texas Workforce Commission on the unemployment rate.
Status on the City-wide traffic lights synchronization study & implementation, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to have a blue ribbon committee appointed to determine what to do with the abandoned Anzon smelting plant site.
Discussion with possible action to allow any person who is enrolled in drug rehabilitation therapy to be extended an "El Metro bus pass" during the time they are enrolled. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Balli).
Discussion with possible action to change City Council Meeting from November 16, 2015 to November 17, 2015 to attend the City Planner and Urban Designer, Jeff Speck "Walkable City" Presentation at TAMIU.
Discussion with possible action on expanding the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) in District VIII, to include residential improvements in the surrounding areas of the outlet mall. Adjournment