COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Presentation by Streets of Laredo Mall, Inc. DBA Laredo Main Street on the 18th Annual Ueta Jamboozie Festival to be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016. 1. Presentation by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association on 119th Celebration Commemorative Poster. 2. Small video presentation and award by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez on the “Girdle Contest” hosted by Angel of Hope Christmas Gift Drive. 3. Recognitions
Citizen comments 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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of ____ to the Planning & Zoning Commission. a. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of ____ to the Historical/Landmark Board. b. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Alejandro Villarreal III to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. c. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of ____ to the Planning and Zoning Commission. d. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of ____ to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Operating and Airport Construction Budget to appropriate revenues in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for Airport Runway Protection Zone, appropriating said revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, and parts of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1774, Eastern Division, located at 819 S New York Avenue, 2901 Blaine Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 2, Block 1, Walmart at San Isidro Ranch Subdivision, located at 10719 International Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI 4. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning four (4) acres out of Tracts 8-A, 8-B, 8-C and 8-D, Casa Verde Acres Subdivision, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 8404 Casa Verde Road, from R-1 (Single-family residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential 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 V 5. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Webb County Road and Bridge Plat Subdivision, located at 7210 U.S. Highway 59, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District V 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing 3 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an impound lot on Lots 3 and 4, Block 807, Eastern Division, located at 306 and 316 South Meadow Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District III 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2B, Block 3, McPherson Acres, Unit 1, located at 5812 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District V 8. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a furniture store on Lot 313, Block 14, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section “1”, Area “C”, located at 419 E. Del Mar Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V 9. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division, located at 2416 Ventura Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed 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 VIII
Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez Discussion with possible action to consider hosting the City’s first Annual Radio Controlled Model Aircraft (unmanned aircraft system) Competition event and to designate a location for radio controlled model aircraft event practice and event competition.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to name the Shiloh Crossing Park after the late and long time public servant and veteran Tino Juarez.
Consideration for approval of the engineering consultants selection based on submitted qualifications per the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) - Energy Efficiency, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with consultants to prepare an assessment of all Utilities facilities efficiency, assessment on Renewable Energy Options, assessment on Net Zero Viability, Commissioning of Facilities Automation Systems, and to provide an Energy Efficiency Design Guide and Comprehensive Energy Plan.
10. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 86, Western Division, located at 320 Iturbide Street from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VIII
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Motion to consider funding of KLRN - Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary about Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
XII. 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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-01 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $110,000 from the Texas Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) for the period of October 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Funding will be used to pay for overtime to increase patrol security along the Texas-Mexico border. 31. 2016-R-02 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $116,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2016 and runs through September 30, 2017. This grant is for overtime salaries. 10 The City of Laredo will need to match 25% of the grant funds. 32. 2016-R-03 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $153,463.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2016 and runs through September 30, 2017. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match at least 30% of the grant funds. 33. 2016-R-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with the South Texas Development Council (STDC) through funding from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $140,110.00 for the continuation of City of Laredo Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, social services and supportive care for the term period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. 34. 2016-R-06 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) in the amount of $200,000.00 (maximum amount) with $245,000.00 in matching funds. Funds will be used for the design and construction of the Merida Phase II Hike and Bike trail. 35. 2016-R-07 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) in the amount of $5,614,826.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. XII (b) MOTIONS 36. Consideration to award a contract to Park Place Recreation Design, Inc. through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Programs contract pricing, in the amount of $57,794.00 for the purchase and installation of a fitness cluster and plat structure at Shiloh Crossing Park. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund and 2008 C.O. bond. 37. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $578,272.00 for FY 2015-2016. This contract will be a mutual partnership in order to promote business and industrial development in our community. Funding is available in the General Fund in the amount of $478,272.00 and the Bridge Fund in the 11 amount of $100,000.00. 38. Ratifying a Preliminary Engineering Services Letter of Authority for Preparation and Approval of Project Plans, Engineering and Estimates for the Calton Road overpass in an amount not to exceed $75,000 (fully reimbursable through Federal Funding) for review of plans by Union Pacific Rail Road on the Calton Road overpass. 39. Consideration to extend contract number FY14-026 for an additional two (2) years to Enterprise Rent-A-Car which provides rental vehicles for the Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Division. Approximately seven (7) to fifteen (15) vehicles are secured for use by the Auto Theft Task Force working with the Police Department. The term of this contract is for a twenty four (24) month period and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. There is no price increase to this current contract. Funding is currently available in the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force contractual services, “Rental of Equipment” line item. 40. Consideration to ratify a contract to Convergint Technologies LCC, Austin TX, utilizing the State of Texas contract award, in the total amount of $192,091.89 for the installation of security video equipment for the Police Department. Funding is available in the HIDTA Task Force budget. 41. Consideration to award a software maintenance contract to the sole source provider, Sungard Public Sector, in the amount of $250,107.64. This maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the OSSI computer software system utilized by the Police and Fire Departments. The term of the contract is for twelve (12) months ending on December 31, 2016. Funding is available in the Police and Fire Department Annual Budgets. 42. Consideration to award contract FY16-007 for pharmaceutical services to patients and clients in the HIV/AIDS Programs of the City of Laredo Health Department. This contract is for a four (4) year term and is subject to future appropriations. Contract is to be awarded to the following providers: Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas - Primary provider, for an annual amount of $65,000.00; ReCept Pharmacy, Fort Worth, Texas - Secondary provider, for an annual amount of $5,000.00. Contract has an option to renew for one additional four (4) year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the State Grant 12 HIV/Ryan White Program. 43. Consideration to authorize the purchase of fire safety gear sets for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing in the total amount of $ 59,825.00. The safety gear set consists of one (1) pair of fire boots, one (1) bunker coat and one (1) bunker pant.This contract is in compliance with current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Funding is available in the Fire Department Budget. 44. Consideration to renew supply contract FY14-001 for the purchase of general office supplies for all City departments to the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas 2. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those office supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately $450,000.00 is spent on office supplies and copy paper on an annual basis. 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 one (1) additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. 45. Consideration to renew the existing supply contract FY13-007 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles to the following vendors: Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln, Glasgow, Kentucky, in an amount up to $10,000.00; and 1. 2. Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $90,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. 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 one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY14-010 for the purchase 13 46. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY14-010 for the purchase of general electrical supplies for all City departments in an estimated amount up to $150,000.00 to the following vendors: 1. Consolidated Electrical, Laredo, Texas (Primary Vendor) 2. 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) 3. Gateway Electric, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. 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 one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of three extension periods. 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 respective user departmental budgets. 47. Consideration to renew contract FY14-038 to Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. 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, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Consideration to renew the existing annual supply contract FY14-024 with Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $230,000.00, for the purchase of police pursuit tires and regular passenger tires for all city vehicles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of four extension periods. All tires will be purchased on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 49. Consideration to exercise the final renewal option and to amend contract FY13-039 to Romo Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $ 187,500.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. 14 There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Department Fund. 50. Consideration to award a three (3) year generator preventative maintenance contract to Holt Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas. The maintenance to all Laredo Bridge System generators is performed quarterly, annually, and triennially. The total amount for this contract is $50,500 for the three (3) year term of the contract and is subject to future appropriations. Funding for this contract is available in the Laredo Bridge System's Operation Fund. 51. Consideration to ratify and amend a contract issued to Mickie Service Company, Houston, Texas, in the additional amount of $ 48,950.00 for the installation of a 30” line stop on CSC pipe and a re-stop on the same 30” CSC pipe. There is an existing purchase order which was issued for a 30" and 24" line stop in the amount of $ 48,400.00. The increase is due to an additional line needed to supplement the water flow in the downtown area and add fire protection to the new mall under construction at El Portal. The total of the combined purchase order will be $ 97,350.00. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Treatment Division Fund. 52. Consideration to award contract FY16-011 to the following bidders: Santex Truck Centers, San Antonio, Texas in the amount $ 102,904.00 for the purchase of one (1) truck/tractor and; A. Reliance Truck & Equipment, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $ 44,700.00 for the purchase of one (1) roll-off hoist for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2012 T.W.D.B. Sewer Revenue Bond and the purchase is contingent upon the approval of the Texas Water Development Board. B. 53. Consideration to award an annual supply and service contract FY16-009 to the sole bidder ROMO Contractors, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 20,000.00 for construction and/or repair of gates and repair of existing fencing, new fence placement, replacement and/or installation of bollards at the City of Laredo International Airport. This contract establishes linear and square footage unit pricing, hourly and emergency rates, and cost plus percentage rate on materials supplied by the contractor. 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 six, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget 15 periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in Airport Department Fund. 54. Consideration to award a contract to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas, Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $71,934.00 through TCPN Cooperative Purchasing Program for the upgrade/modernization repairs and installation to City Hall's elevator. These repairs will include all labor, materials, tools, engineering and supervision needed (including any overtime incurred) to complete the project. Funding for this contract is available in the 2008 CO Bond. 55. Consideration for acceptance, release of retainage, approval of change order No. 1, a credit in the amount of $14,020.50 and credit of $30,000.00 for the cash allowance for a total final contract amount of $325,172.00, and final payment in the amount of $32,517.20 to Qro Mex Construction Inc.; Granite Shoals, Texas for the Zacate Creek Lift Station & Gravity System Reroute.The construction contract time was not extended for this change order. The contract time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days. Funding for this contract is in the 2010 Sewer Bond. 56. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultant LNV, Inc. based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Feasibility Study on Ammonia Removal for Zacate WWTP. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. 57. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultant LNV, Inc. based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Feasibility Study on Replacement of Lyon Ground Water Storage Tank. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond. 58. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 8 to CDM Smith, in the amount of $ 148,660.00 for the professional services for Miscellaneous Support for the 6 MGD to 12 MGD Expansion project, 12 MGD to 18 MGD Expansion Post 90% Design Changes, Dedicated Land Disposal (DLD) Closure and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Permit Renewal with Major Amendment. The revised contract amount is $7,977,010.00. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond Account.
Award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder Qro-Mex Construction, Granite Shoals,Texas in the amount of $2,141,380.00 for the Galveston Street Waterline Replacement Project. The project consists of the installation of 5,530 linear feet of new 8", 405 linear feet of 12" and 1,620 linear 16" diameter waterline. The contract time is one hundred fifty (150) working days. Funding is available in the 2015 Waterworks Revenue Bond.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2016-O-002 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Communication Tower, on Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 357, Eastern Division, located at 620 E Lyon Street. District IV 2016-O-003 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an air conditioning contractor’s office and warehouse on Lots 7 and 8, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2520 Cortez Street; providing for publication and effective date. (As Amended) District III 2016-O-004 Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 5 2016-O-004 Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 413 Clark Blvd. and repealing Ordinance No. 2002-O-274; providing for publication and effective Date. 2016-O-005 Establishing the rental rate structure for all properties managed on behalf of the City of Laredo Airport’s Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program by setting the monthly rental fee amounts for multi-family units effective April 1, 2016 as $380.00 for a one bedroom unit, $430.00 for a two bedroom unit, $553.00 for a two bedroom duplex unit and $480.00 for a three bedroom unit and providing a biennial monthly increase of $20.00 in fiscal years 2018 and 2020; setting the initial rental rate for single family units for 6% of the purchase price; providing for a monthly rate increase of $30.00 effective April 1, 2016 for single family housing units rented more than a year and providing a biennial monthly increase of $20.00 in fiscal years 2018 and 2020; the deposit amounts for all new tenants on or after April 1, 2016 will be established at the same rate as the rental amount; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-006 Establishing the rental rate structure for the Jose A. Flores Apartment Complex located at the Old Air Force Base, by setting the monthly rental fee amounts effective April 1, 2016 as $474.00 for a two bedroom unit, $600.00 for a three bedroom unit, and $691.00 for a four bedroom unit; providing for biennial increases of $20.00 per month on October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2020; providing security deposits for new tenants in the same amount as the monthly rental; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-007 Establishing the rental rate structure for the Tomas Flores Apartment Complex located at 2301 & 2302 Lafayette St., by setting the monthly rental fee amounts effective April 1, 2016 as $404.00 for a two bedroom unit, and $491.00 for a three bedroom unit; providing for biennial increases of $20.00 per month on October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2020; providing a security deposit for new tenants in the same amount as the rental fees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-008 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of January 21, 2016 through January 20, 2018; and publication. The major changes to the guidelines include the following: 6 1.) Adding a $1,000.00 non-refundable application fee. 2.) Not allowing a tax abatement on any development that has obtained a building permit or is obtaining a tax abatement under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program. 3.) Allowing an abatement on hospitality, tourism and retail developments only if City Council determines that project will make a unique or unequal contribution to the economy and project is expected to have at least $10 Million Dollars in Added Value to real property improvements and hires at least 10 new permanent full time jobs. 4.) Including inventory and supplies as ineligible property.
2016-O-009 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by repealing and replacing the language in Section 19-224 (Regulating the use of hand-held mobile communication devices while driving) to ensure the enforceability of the provisions contained therein; and providing for the following: findings of fact, savings, severability, repealer, and an effective date.
RESOLUTIONS 13. 2016-R-05 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $112,533.00 with a cash match (inkind) of $22,507.00, for a total award amount of $135,040.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program for the term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. (Approved by Operations Committee) 14. 2016-R-08 Authorizing the acceptance of the surface estate of the following three tracts through the charitable donation by the Fernando A. Salinas Trust and authorizing the City Manager to execute donation agreement documents that set forth the terms of the donation. Said tracts described as follows; Tract 1) Lot 4, Block 441, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1803 Juarez Avenue Tract 2) Lot 3, Block 442, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1806 Juarez Avenue and Tract 3) the eastern 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 169, Western Division, City of Laredo,Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1517 Washington Street. The property contribution will be accounted for in the City's Fixed Assets system.
16. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $313,159.00 to the professional services contract with Arredondo, Zepeda, & Brunz, LLC (AZ&B), Dallas, Texas, for the Quality Assurance Construction for the Next Disposal Cell for the City of Laredo Municipal Landfill located at 6912 HWY 359, Laredo, Texas, for additional services to prepare plans and specifications for the increase acreage as approved by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TCEQ. An application to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was submitted in 2014. The TCEQ permit was officially signed on January 4, 2016, whereas it was initially assumed that the acreage allowable would be only permissible to 13 acres, however, 27 acres were authorized. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $2,538,948.95. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. (As Amended) 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the current professional service contract with Bracewell and Giuliani, LLP by adding an additional $75,000.00. The total contract amount is not to exceed $125,000.00. This contract is for the continued work related to various economic incentive tools for The Coves and related projects. Funding is available in the General Fund. 19. Consideration to award a contract to Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC, San Antonio, TX in the amount of $ 108,427.39 for the purchase and installation data storage system through the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchase contracts. The City is a member of the State of Texas - Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Cooperative Purchasing program which allows the City of Laredo to take advantage of approved State contracts. Funding is available in the Utilities Department budget - Construction Divisions. (Approved by Operations Committee) 21. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of November 2015, represent a decrease of $63,453.89. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 22. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of December 2015, represent a decrease of $8,904.51. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to waive parking permit fees for parking meters, no parking anytime, and loading zone areas for the 18th annual UETA Jamboozie Festival on Saturday, January 30, 2016. A total of 220 parking meters and 36 loading zones will be utilized at $7.50 each. The total estimated revenue the City of Laredo is requested to waive is $1,920.00. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to reject the sole bid for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant received on December 17, 2015 due to insufficient funding for the project. 29. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Asset Management for the Utilities Department.
Consideration to adopt the 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda for the 114th Second Congressional Session.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Hickey Pena and Frank Architects in the amount not to exceed six hundred fifty thousand ($650,000.00) for the preparation of City's Comprehensive Plan. Funding is available in the 2008 CO.
Consideration to award contract FY16-018 to lowest responsive, responsible bidder Hunter Knepshield, Plano, Texas in the amount of $221,065.00. This contract is for the purchase and installation of Solar Lighting for Pathway for Bartlett Soccer Complex. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering 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 12-in Waterline Installation at Hwy 359 area. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering 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 24-in Waterline Installation Along Cuatro Vientos Road. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Asset Management for the Utilities Department.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation of a Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada / Hinojosa and Company, Inc. on a potential bond refunding and future bond issuance status.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 60. 2016-RT-01 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant award no. TX-34-0021-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $347,622.00 for fiscal year 2015 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Moving Ahead For Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). (Approved by Operations Committee) 61. Consideration to award a professional contract to Public Solutions Group (PSG) and to enter into a contract of up to $260,175.00, for consulting services for the design and engineering of an upgrade to the El Metro Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station (FY15-055), located at 401 Scott Street. Funding is available from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant TX-04-0055-00.(Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 62. Authorizing the City Manager to waive the Parking Fees at the El Metro Transit Center Parking Facility located at 1301 Farragut Street, on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for those persons attending the 18th Annual UETA Jamboozie Festival sponsored by the Streets of Laredo, Inc. DBA, Laredo Main Street.El Metro/Transit staff is requesting one (1) Laredo Police Officer to be stationed in the Transit Center parking facility during the festivity. As per FTA Regulations and consistently with last
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION 63. Appointment of Doanh "Zone" T. Nguyen as Secretary for the Laredo Public Facility Corporation due to the retirement of Mr. Gustavo Guevara. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action to approve the request from the Webb County – City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority to approve a one-time waiver of the annual audit requirement.
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action on the possibility on modifying the light fixtures to LED and Solar, City wide to reduce the cost and improve energy efficiency.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Status Report on the Laredo Police Department's Unmanned Aerial Systems ("Drone") Program and the implementation timeline.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Status of the Sport Complex, with possible action.
Jan 19, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Presentation by Streets of Laredo Mall, Inc. DBA Laredo Main Street on the 18th Annual Ueta Jamboozie Festival to be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016. 1. Presentation by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association on 119th Celebration Commemorative Poster. 2. Small video presentation and award by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez on the “Girdle Contest” hosted by Angel of Hope Christmas Gift Drive. 3. Recognitions
Citizen comments 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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of ____ to the Planning & Zoning Commission. a. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of ____ to the Historical/Landmark Board. b. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Alejandro Villarreal III to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. c. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of ____ to the Planning and Zoning Commission. d. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of ____ to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amending the City of Laredo FY 2016 Airport Operating and Airport Construction Budget to appropriate revenues in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for Airport Runway Protection Zone, appropriating said revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, and parts of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1774, Eastern Division, located at 819 S New York Avenue, 2901 Blaine Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 2, Block 1, Walmart at San Isidro Ranch Subdivision, located at 10719 International Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI 4. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning four (4) acres out of Tracts 8-A, 8-B, 8-C and 8-D, Casa Verde Acres Subdivision, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 8404 Casa Verde Road, from R-1 (Single-family residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential 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 V 5. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Webb County Road and Bridge Plat Subdivision, located at 7210 U.S. Highway 59, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District V 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing 3 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an impound lot on Lots 3 and 4, Block 807, Eastern Division, located at 306 and 316 South Meadow Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District III 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2B, Block 3, McPherson Acres, Unit 1, located at 5812 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District V 8. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a furniture store on Lot 313, Block 14, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section “1”, Area “C”, located at 419 E. Del Mar Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V 9. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division, located at 2416 Ventura Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed 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 VIII
Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez Discussion with possible action to consider hosting the City’s first Annual Radio Controlled Model Aircraft (unmanned aircraft system) Competition event and to designate a location for radio controlled model aircraft event practice and event competition.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to name the Shiloh Crossing Park after the late and long time public servant and veteran Tino Juarez.
Consideration for approval of the engineering consultants selection based on submitted qualifications per the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) - Energy Efficiency, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with consultants to prepare an assessment of all Utilities facilities efficiency, assessment on Renewable Energy Options, assessment on Net Zero Viability, Commissioning of Facilities Automation Systems, and to provide an Energy Efficiency Design Guide and Comprehensive Energy Plan.
10. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 86, Western Division, located at 320 Iturbide Street from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VIII
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Motion to consider funding of KLRN - Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary about Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
XII. 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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-01 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $110,000 from the Texas Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) for the period of October 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Funding will be used to pay for overtime to increase patrol security along the Texas-Mexico border. 31. 2016-R-02 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $116,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2016 and runs through September 30, 2017. This grant is for overtime salaries. 10 The City of Laredo will need to match 25% of the grant funds. 32. 2016-R-03 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $153,463.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2016 and runs through September 30, 2017. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match at least 30% of the grant funds. 33. 2016-R-04 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with the South Texas Development Council (STDC) through funding from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $140,110.00 for the continuation of City of Laredo Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, social services and supportive care for the term period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. 34. 2016-R-06 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) in the amount of $200,000.00 (maximum amount) with $245,000.00 in matching funds. Funds will be used for the design and construction of the Merida Phase II Hike and Bike trail. 35. 2016-R-07 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) in the amount of $5,614,826.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. XII (b) MOTIONS 36. Consideration to award a contract to Park Place Recreation Design, Inc. through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Programs contract pricing, in the amount of $57,794.00 for the purchase and installation of a fitness cluster and plat structure at Shiloh Crossing Park. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund and 2008 C.O. bond. 37. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $578,272.00 for FY 2015-2016. This contract will be a mutual partnership in order to promote business and industrial development in our community. Funding is available in the General Fund in the amount of $478,272.00 and the Bridge Fund in the 11 amount of $100,000.00. 38. Ratifying a Preliminary Engineering Services Letter of Authority for Preparation and Approval of Project Plans, Engineering and Estimates for the Calton Road overpass in an amount not to exceed $75,000 (fully reimbursable through Federal Funding) for review of plans by Union Pacific Rail Road on the Calton Road overpass. 39. Consideration to extend contract number FY14-026 for an additional two (2) years to Enterprise Rent-A-Car which provides rental vehicles for the Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Division. Approximately seven (7) to fifteen (15) vehicles are secured for use by the Auto Theft Task Force working with the Police Department. The term of this contract is for a twenty four (24) month period and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. There is no price increase to this current contract. Funding is currently available in the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force contractual services, “Rental of Equipment” line item. 40. Consideration to ratify a contract to Convergint Technologies LCC, Austin TX, utilizing the State of Texas contract award, in the total amount of $192,091.89 for the installation of security video equipment for the Police Department. Funding is available in the HIDTA Task Force budget. 41. Consideration to award a software maintenance contract to the sole source provider, Sungard Public Sector, in the amount of $250,107.64. This maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the OSSI computer software system utilized by the Police and Fire Departments. The term of the contract is for twelve (12) months ending on December 31, 2016. Funding is available in the Police and Fire Department Annual Budgets. 42. Consideration to award contract FY16-007 for pharmaceutical services to patients and clients in the HIV/AIDS Programs of the City of Laredo Health Department. This contract is for a four (4) year term and is subject to future appropriations. Contract is to be awarded to the following providers: Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas - Primary provider, for an annual amount of $65,000.00; ReCept Pharmacy, Fort Worth, Texas - Secondary provider, for an annual amount of $5,000.00. Contract has an option to renew for one additional four (4) year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the State Grant 12 HIV/Ryan White Program. 43. Consideration to authorize the purchase of fire safety gear sets for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing in the total amount of $ 59,825.00. The safety gear set consists of one (1) pair of fire boots, one (1) bunker coat and one (1) bunker pant.This contract is in compliance with current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Funding is available in the Fire Department Budget. 44. Consideration to renew supply contract FY14-001 for the purchase of general office supplies for all City departments to the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas 2. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those office supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately $450,000.00 is spent on office supplies and copy paper on an annual basis. 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 one (1) additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. 45. Consideration to renew the existing supply contract FY13-007 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles to the following vendors: Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln, Glasgow, Kentucky, in an amount up to $10,000.00; and 1. 2. Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $90,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. 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 one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY14-010 for the purchase 13 46. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY14-010 for the purchase of general electrical supplies for all City departments in an estimated amount up to $150,000.00 to the following vendors: 1. Consolidated Electrical, Laredo, Texas (Primary Vendor) 2. 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) 3. Gateway Electric, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. 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 one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of three extension periods. 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 respective user departmental budgets. 47. Consideration to renew contract FY14-038 to Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. 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, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Consideration to renew the existing annual supply contract FY14-024 with Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $230,000.00, for the purchase of police pursuit tires and regular passenger tires for all city vehicles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of four extension periods. All tires will be purchased on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 49. Consideration to exercise the final renewal option and to amend contract FY13-039 to Romo Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $ 187,500.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. 14 There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Department Fund. 50. Consideration to award a three (3) year generator preventative maintenance contract to Holt Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas. The maintenance to all Laredo Bridge System generators is performed quarterly, annually, and triennially. The total amount for this contract is $50,500 for the three (3) year term of the contract and is subject to future appropriations. Funding for this contract is available in the Laredo Bridge System's Operation Fund. 51. Consideration to ratify and amend a contract issued to Mickie Service Company, Houston, Texas, in the additional amount of $ 48,950.00 for the installation of a 30” line stop on CSC pipe and a re-stop on the same 30” CSC pipe. There is an existing purchase order which was issued for a 30" and 24" line stop in the amount of $ 48,400.00. The increase is due to an additional line needed to supplement the water flow in the downtown area and add fire protection to the new mall under construction at El Portal. The total of the combined purchase order will be $ 97,350.00. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Treatment Division Fund. 52. Consideration to award contract FY16-011 to the following bidders: Santex Truck Centers, San Antonio, Texas in the amount $ 102,904.00 for the purchase of one (1) truck/tractor and; A. Reliance Truck & Equipment, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $ 44,700.00 for the purchase of one (1) roll-off hoist for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2012 T.W.D.B. Sewer Revenue Bond and the purchase is contingent upon the approval of the Texas Water Development Board. B. 53. Consideration to award an annual supply and service contract FY16-009 to the sole bidder ROMO Contractors, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 20,000.00 for construction and/or repair of gates and repair of existing fencing, new fence placement, replacement and/or installation of bollards at the City of Laredo International Airport. This contract establishes linear and square footage unit pricing, hourly and emergency rates, and cost plus percentage rate on materials supplied by the contractor. 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 six, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget 15 periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in Airport Department Fund. 54. Consideration to award a contract to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas, Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $71,934.00 through TCPN Cooperative Purchasing Program for the upgrade/modernization repairs and installation to City Hall's elevator. These repairs will include all labor, materials, tools, engineering and supervision needed (including any overtime incurred) to complete the project. Funding for this contract is available in the 2008 CO Bond. 55. Consideration for acceptance, release of retainage, approval of change order No. 1, a credit in the amount of $14,020.50 and credit of $30,000.00 for the cash allowance for a total final contract amount of $325,172.00, and final payment in the amount of $32,517.20 to Qro Mex Construction Inc.; Granite Shoals, Texas for the Zacate Creek Lift Station & Gravity System Reroute.The construction contract time was not extended for this change order. The contract time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days. Funding for this contract is in the 2010 Sewer Bond. 56. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultant LNV, Inc. based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Feasibility Study on Ammonia Removal for Zacate WWTP. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. 57. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultant LNV, Inc. based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Feasibility Study on Replacement of Lyon Ground Water Storage Tank. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond. 58. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 8 to CDM Smith, in the amount of $ 148,660.00 for the professional services for Miscellaneous Support for the 6 MGD to 12 MGD Expansion project, 12 MGD to 18 MGD Expansion Post 90% Design Changes, Dedicated Land Disposal (DLD) Closure and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Permit Renewal with Major Amendment. The revised contract amount is $7,977,010.00. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond Account.
Award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder Qro-Mex Construction, Granite Shoals,Texas in the amount of $2,141,380.00 for the Galveston Street Waterline Replacement Project. The project consists of the installation of 5,530 linear feet of new 8", 405 linear feet of 12" and 1,620 linear 16" diameter waterline. The contract time is one hundred fifty (150) working days. Funding is available in the 2015 Waterworks Revenue Bond.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2016-O-002 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Communication Tower, on Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 357, Eastern Division, located at 620 E Lyon Street. District IV 2016-O-003 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an air conditioning contractor’s office and warehouse on Lots 7 and 8, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2520 Cortez Street; providing for publication and effective date. (As Amended) District III 2016-O-004 Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 5 2016-O-004 Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 413 Clark Blvd. and repealing Ordinance No. 2002-O-274; providing for publication and effective Date. 2016-O-005 Establishing the rental rate structure for all properties managed on behalf of the City of Laredo Airport’s Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program by setting the monthly rental fee amounts for multi-family units effective April 1, 2016 as $380.00 for a one bedroom unit, $430.00 for a two bedroom unit, $553.00 for a two bedroom duplex unit and $480.00 for a three bedroom unit and providing a biennial monthly increase of $20.00 in fiscal years 2018 and 2020; setting the initial rental rate for single family units for 6% of the purchase price; providing for a monthly rate increase of $30.00 effective April 1, 2016 for single family housing units rented more than a year and providing a biennial monthly increase of $20.00 in fiscal years 2018 and 2020; the deposit amounts for all new tenants on or after April 1, 2016 will be established at the same rate as the rental amount; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-006 Establishing the rental rate structure for the Jose A. Flores Apartment Complex located at the Old Air Force Base, by setting the monthly rental fee amounts effective April 1, 2016 as $474.00 for a two bedroom unit, $600.00 for a three bedroom unit, and $691.00 for a four bedroom unit; providing for biennial increases of $20.00 per month on October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2020; providing security deposits for new tenants in the same amount as the monthly rental; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-007 Establishing the rental rate structure for the Tomas Flores Apartment Complex located at 2301 & 2302 Lafayette St., by setting the monthly rental fee amounts effective April 1, 2016 as $404.00 for a two bedroom unit, and $491.00 for a three bedroom unit; providing for biennial increases of $20.00 per month on October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2020; providing a security deposit for new tenants in the same amount as the rental fees; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2016-O-008 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of January 21, 2016 through January 20, 2018; and publication. The major changes to the guidelines include the following: 6 1.) Adding a $1,000.00 non-refundable application fee. 2.) Not allowing a tax abatement on any development that has obtained a building permit or is obtaining a tax abatement under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program. 3.) Allowing an abatement on hospitality, tourism and retail developments only if City Council determines that project will make a unique or unequal contribution to the economy and project is expected to have at least $10 Million Dollars in Added Value to real property improvements and hires at least 10 new permanent full time jobs. 4.) Including inventory and supplies as ineligible property.
2016-O-009 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by repealing and replacing the language in Section 19-224 (Regulating the use of hand-held mobile communication devices while driving) to ensure the enforceability of the provisions contained therein; and providing for the following: findings of fact, savings, severability, repealer, and an effective date.
RESOLUTIONS 13. 2016-R-05 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $112,533.00 with a cash match (inkind) of $22,507.00, for a total award amount of $135,040.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program for the term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. (Approved by Operations Committee) 14. 2016-R-08 Authorizing the acceptance of the surface estate of the following three tracts through the charitable donation by the Fernando A. Salinas Trust and authorizing the City Manager to execute donation agreement documents that set forth the terms of the donation. Said tracts described as follows; Tract 1) Lot 4, Block 441, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1803 Juarez Avenue Tract 2) Lot 3, Block 442, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1806 Juarez Avenue and Tract 3) the eastern 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 169, Western Division, City of Laredo,Webb County, Texas, commonly known as 1517 Washington Street. The property contribution will be accounted for in the City's Fixed Assets system.
16. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $313,159.00 to the professional services contract with Arredondo, Zepeda, & Brunz, LLC (AZ&B), Dallas, Texas, for the Quality Assurance Construction for the Next Disposal Cell for the City of Laredo Municipal Landfill located at 6912 HWY 359, Laredo, Texas, for additional services to prepare plans and specifications for the increase acreage as approved by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TCEQ. An application to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was submitted in 2014. The TCEQ permit was officially signed on January 4, 2016, whereas it was initially assumed that the acreage allowable would be only permissible to 13 acres, however, 27 acres were authorized. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $2,538,948.95. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. (As Amended) 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the current professional service contract with Bracewell and Giuliani, LLP by adding an additional $75,000.00. The total contract amount is not to exceed $125,000.00. This contract is for the continued work related to various economic incentive tools for The Coves and related projects. Funding is available in the General Fund. 19. Consideration to award a contract to Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC, San Antonio, TX in the amount of $ 108,427.39 for the purchase and installation data storage system through the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchase contracts. The City is a member of the State of Texas - Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Cooperative Purchasing program which allows the City of Laredo to take advantage of approved State contracts. Funding is available in the Utilities Department budget - Construction Divisions. (Approved by Operations Committee) 21. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of November 2015, represent a decrease of $63,453.89. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 22. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of December 2015, represent a decrease of $8,904.51. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to waive parking permit fees for parking meters, no parking anytime, and loading zone areas for the 18th annual UETA Jamboozie Festival on Saturday, January 30, 2016. A total of 220 parking meters and 36 loading zones will be utilized at $7.50 each. The total estimated revenue the City of Laredo is requested to waive is $1,920.00. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to reject the sole bid for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant received on December 17, 2015 due to insufficient funding for the project. 29. Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Asset Management for the Utilities Department.
Consideration to adopt the 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda for the 114th Second Congressional Session.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Hickey Pena and Frank Architects in the amount not to exceed six hundred fifty thousand ($650,000.00) for the preparation of City's Comprehensive Plan. Funding is available in the 2008 CO.
Consideration to award contract FY16-018 to lowest responsive, responsible bidder Hunter Knepshield, Plano, Texas in the amount of $221,065.00. This contract is for the purchase and installation of Solar Lighting for Pathway for Bartlett Soccer Complex. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering 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 12-in Waterline Installation at Hwy 359 area. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering 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 24-in Waterline Installation Along Cuatro Vientos Road. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval of the selection of engineering consultants based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Asset Management for the Utilities Department.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation of a Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada / Hinojosa and Company, Inc. on a potential bond refunding and future bond issuance status.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 60. 2016-RT-01 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant award no. TX-34-0021-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $347,622.00 for fiscal year 2015 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Moving Ahead For Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). (Approved by Operations Committee) 61. Consideration to award a professional contract to Public Solutions Group (PSG) and to enter into a contract of up to $260,175.00, for consulting services for the design and engineering of an upgrade to the El Metro Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station (FY15-055), located at 401 Scott Street. Funding is available from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant TX-04-0055-00.(Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 62. Authorizing the City Manager to waive the Parking Fees at the El Metro Transit Center Parking Facility located at 1301 Farragut Street, on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for those persons attending the 18th Annual UETA Jamboozie Festival sponsored by the Streets of Laredo, Inc. DBA, Laredo Main Street.El Metro/Transit staff is requesting one (1) Laredo Police Officer to be stationed in the Transit Center parking facility during the festivity. As per FTA Regulations and consistently with last
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION 63. Appointment of Doanh "Zone" T. Nguyen as Secretary for the Laredo Public Facility Corporation due to the retirement of Mr. Gustavo Guevara. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action to approve the request from the Webb County – City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority to approve a one-time waiver of the annual audit requirement.
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action on the possibility on modifying the light fixtures to LED and Solar, City wide to reduce the cost and improve energy efficiency.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Status Report on the Laredo Police Department's Unmanned Aerial Systems ("Drone") Program and the implementation timeline.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Status of the Sport Complex, with possible action.