COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by Tonie Gamboa on second Honor Flight for Laredo Veterans. 2. Presentation by Raul Moreno, General Services Administration (GSA) on the construction update on the Juarez - Lincoln International Bridge Project. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the United High School Cheerleaders for winning National and World Champions in the Super Varsity Division I at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship on February 7 th at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 2. Recognizing four (4) Laredo women: Jennie Sanchez, an Assistant Principal, United South High School, Leticia Ramos Spillane, Professor at Laredo Community College, Catherine Decroux, Spin Instructor at Rock Fitness, and Clarissa Ramos, Orientation and Mobility Specialist for visually impaired students and with the help of their Triathlon Ironman Coach, Victor Trevino (12 time Ironman), on their completion of an Ironman 70.3 (half Ironman) last October in Austin, Texas. XV 36C A. Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Discussion with possible action for donation by the City of Laredo for the Honor Flight for Laredo Veterans.
Resolution in support of the Consortium for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development (CAPED) effort for talent development and retention of an educated, skilled and trained world-class workforce.
Approving and adopting the City of Laredo Tax Increment Financing Policy and Procedures for Laredo Zones. This Large Zone Policy applies to projects which meet and exceed certain criteria including: Zones in excess than 750 acres, investments exceeding $500 million, projects with substantial public benefit and other taxing jurisdiction participants.
Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Green Subdivision Master Plan amendment.
Supplemental Agenda Item III (Part 1 of 2)
Presentation by Urban Safety Assessment on post HB40 options for regulation of oil and gas industries by municipalities. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alex Perez)
Presentation of the Shattered Dreams Program overview and invitation to this year's event to be held at Nixon High School on March 3-4, 2016.
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 Rudy Gonzalez Jr. of Rudy Morales to the Ethics Commission. a. Appointment of Jose O. Zuñiga to the Laredo Housing Finance Corporation Committee. b. Appointment of Mr. Arturo Garcia to the Homeless Committee replacing Ms. Thelma “Ronnie” Acosta who retired from the City of Laredo, Community Development Department. c. Appointment of Mr. Elmo Lopez, Jr. to the Homeless Committee replacing Mr. Miguel Treviño who retired from Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. d. Appointment of Ms. Melissa Ortiz to the Homeless Committee replacing Ms. Laura Llanes former Executive Director at the Laredo Housing Authority.
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 Lots 4A & 4B, Block 1, Gonzalez Subdivision, located at 4615 San Bernardo Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar, on Lots 1 & 2, Block 857, Western Division, located at 3301 San Bernardo Avenue, Suite 24; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VIII
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .06 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located East of Bob Bullock Loop and North of Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway 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 VI
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for the temporary placement of a manufactured home during the construction of a single-family residential structure on Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division, located at 2416 Ventura Street; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application. District VIII
THIRD READING 5. 2016-0-22 granting of a non-exclusive franchise to Lar-Con of the City of Laredo, Texas for purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. (As Amended) 6. 2016-0-23 granting of a non-exclusive franchise to Pedro Pete Services L.L.C. to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public right-of-ways of the City of Laredo, Texas for the purpose constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. (As Amended)
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Presentation on the 1st Texas Stick Fighting Championship, with possible action.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 7. 2016-O-24 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2015-2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $200,000.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R38 position and one (1) Caseworker, R34 position to implement the Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative (THAI) clinic-based program for the period beginning December 21, 2015 through August 31, 2016. This program will assist youth to get preventive health care, behavioral health services and counseling that maybe needed to address social-psycho issues. 8. 2016-O-25 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $350,000.00 (for remodeling and roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $5,964,826.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 9. 2016-O-26 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc. (W.B.C.A.) for approximately 3.9 acres and more formally known as the “Park and Ride”, and the approximate 7.35 acres consisting of all Lot No’s. 1 and 2 of the Laredo International Airport Manufacturing Facilities Subdivision Plat, and the portion area north of the Animal Care Shelter on Maher/Hillside/Thomas Street for the W.B.C.A. Jalapeno Festival and other W.B.C.A. sponsored events. The lease term is for five (5) consecutive years for the month of February commencing on February 2016 and ending on February 2020 and providing for termination. Initial annual rental rate of $1,000.00; providing for an effective date. 10. 2016-O-27 Closing and vacating as a public easement that section of Center Road, as dedicated by the R. M.R. Industrial Park Plat Unit 2, Volume 3, page 23, of the Webb County Plat Records and providing for the reversion of all public interest in said dedicated road to the current abutting landowners in equal shares provided that the City retain the east one half section of the road as a utility easement. The road section is further depicted on attached Exhibit A and providing for an effective date. 11. 2016-O-28 amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015-2016 Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $195,000.00 for funding a documentary film in conjunction with TAMIU and KLRN. The funding will be transferred from the City of Laredo FY 2015-2016 Hotel Motel Fund budget.
2016-R-16 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a farm and ranch contract, between the City of Laredo and Annette Katz Cottingham, Sharon E. Katz, and Carol K. Fisherman in which the City is agreeing to purchase 4 tracts of 62.8912, 17.792, 194.3135 and 652.0 acres in Starr County, Texas including all water rights which includes, but is not limited to, the right to divert and use 1287 acre feet per annum of Class A and 1029.98 acre feet per annum of Class B Irrigation use water rights to the Rio Grande River for a purchase price of $3,476,250.00; funding is available in the Water Fund - Water Availability Division to purchase this land and water rights.
2016-R-18 Authorizing the City Manager to purchase the surface estate of the property known as the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua Street and legally described as Lots 1 thru 6, Block 792, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, from the Beckelhymer family for the negotiated price of $450,000 and a $90,000 credit as a charitable donation due to the acknowledgement of the negotiated property value being $540,000, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all purchase and conveyance documents for this transaction.
MOTIONS 18. Consideration to approve Two (2) One (1) year consecutive options to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., (LAN) Dallas, Texas, for Airport Engineering Services as provided in the Consultant Contract Agreement. LAN’s original term was for three (3) primary years plus two (2) consecutive one (1) year options to extend the term for satisfactory performance. 19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents to acquire approximately 18.33 acres, more or less, from the Alexander Trust for Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000.00, the subject property is needed for future Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 20. Authorizing the award of 2015 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $121,606.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc., to assist in part with the construction of approximately five (5) homes in Los Obispos Subdivision; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents in support of the same. 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract not to exceed $107,700.00, with LNV, Inc., of Laredo, Texas. The contract will provide for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, bidding and construction management for channel improvements of Zacate Creek from McPherson to Gale St. Funding is available in the Environmental Services 2012 C.O. 23. Consideration to award contract FY16-029 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City’s fleet vehicles to the low bidder meeting specifications, Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $ 162,000.00. 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 five (5) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All recapped tires will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 24. Consideration to renew contract FY14-020 to Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas to provide mowing and maintenance of the Chacon Creek Hike and Bike Trail. This contract is for an estimated amount of $161,988.00 and the maintenance area is approximately 32 acres of land which includes all areas on or next to Chacon Creek Trail. This will be the first and last - one year extension option upon mutual agreement from both parties and there is no price increase. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Departmental Budget 25. Consideration to award contract numbers FY16-023 Police Department's Uniform Laundry Services and FY16-024 Dry Cleaning Services (Non Uniform) for Police Department to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $7,750.00 per month for providing laundry and dry cleaning services for non uniform and uniform police officers. The term of these contracts shall be for a two (2) year period and can be extended an additional two (2) years upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Police Department Budget. 26. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY16-031 to the low bidder, Sunshine Window Cleaning Services, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $ 25,000.00, for providing window cleaning services for several municipal buildings. These services will be purchased on an as needed basis by the Police Department, Public Library, City Hall, Bridge I, and Transit Center. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has six (6) extension renewal option periods, upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in various Department Funds. 27. Consideration to award contract number FY16-026 Utilities Department Uniform Laundry Services to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $62,880.00 for one year to provide laundry and dry cleaning services. The term of this contract shall be for a one (1) year period and can be extended additionally for two (2) years upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Budget. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-021 for the purchase of truck tires currently awarded to Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Dallas, Texas, in an amount up to $250,000.00. 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 one additional one (1) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be a price decrease during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 29. Consideration to renew the annual supply contract FY14-031 to the following vendors: 1. Conney Safety Products, Madison, Wisconsin (Primary Vendor) 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City departments. This contract establishes pricing for those safety 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. 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 department budgets. 30. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-043 to Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $75,000.00, for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City’s Fleet vehicles. 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 second of four extension periods. All batteries will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 31. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY16-028 to the following bidders: 1. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 150,000.00; and 2. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 100,000.00; and 3. Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 40,000.00 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City’s medium and heavy duty trucks. 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 five (5) additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 32. Consideration to renew contract FY14-011 to Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of tack coat emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. The asphalt oils are purchased 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. This is the second of three extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Public Works and Utilities Departments construction projects budgets. 33. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2016, represent an increase of $12,775.20. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the lease agreement for a five (5) year renewal between the City of Laredo, and QSR Burgers One, L. P., (Burger King at El Metro). The term of the lease shall be for five (5) years with one (1) additional five (5) year option and three (3) successive options to extend the term hereof for a period of five (5) years each, upon the same terms, covenants and conditions. 35. Consideration to award supply contracts FY16-019 to the low bidders Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas and Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid for Laredo Transit Management (El Metro) fleet. Rotex Truck Center's contract is for an estimated annual amount of $164,340.00 for Transmission Fluid Transynd and Arguindegui Oil, contract is for the estimated annual amount of $48,300.00 for Synthetic Brand Oil. The term of this contract will be for two years and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. Contract can be renewed for additional two (2) years upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
Presentation of the Operational Review of the Laredo Animal Care Facility, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on installing a memorial for a fallen Police Officer at Slaughter Park at the request of S.C.A.N.
Status on action taken by Technical Review Board as it pertains to the sign ordinance, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to instruct staff to enter into yearly naming rights contracts with interested private entities and individuals with the possible maintenance agreements attached and with the proceeds to be earmarked for park improvements, security and police deterrence activities relative the individual park. Said contract will be subject to keeping all current park's original names as the first billed name. a. Request from staff to provide an update on the City's public awareness campaign regarding "Unplugging and Getting Active", with possible action.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to consider implementing an El Metro card to include a rechargeable El Metro card system for paying fares. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roque Vela)
b. Discussion with possible action on the approval of naming the Lazy River/Water Park as the Sister of Mercy Water Park. c. Status update on the Classification Study, with possible action. d. Discussion with possible action on the general requirements to obtain the use of any City fields by leagues.
Supplemental Agenda Item III (Part 2 of 2)
Presentation by Urban Safety Assessment on post HB40 options for regulation of oil and gas industries by municipalities. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alex Perez)
Feb 16, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by Tonie Gamboa on second Honor Flight for Laredo Veterans. 2. Presentation by Raul Moreno, General Services Administration (GSA) on the construction update on the Juarez - Lincoln International Bridge Project. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the United High School Cheerleaders for winning National and World Champions in the Super Varsity Division I at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship on February 7 th at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 2. Recognizing four (4) Laredo women: Jennie Sanchez, an Assistant Principal, United South High School, Leticia Ramos Spillane, Professor at Laredo Community College, Catherine Decroux, Spin Instructor at Rock Fitness, and Clarissa Ramos, Orientation and Mobility Specialist for visually impaired students and with the help of their Triathlon Ironman Coach, Victor Trevino (12 time Ironman), on their completion of an Ironman 70.3 (half Ironman) last October in Austin, Texas. XV 36C A. Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Discussion with possible action for donation by the City of Laredo for the Honor Flight for Laredo Veterans.
Resolution in support of the Consortium for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development (CAPED) effort for talent development and retention of an educated, skilled and trained world-class workforce.
Approving and adopting the City of Laredo Tax Increment Financing Policy and Procedures for Laredo Zones. This Large Zone Policy applies to projects which meet and exceed certain criteria including: Zones in excess than 750 acres, investments exceeding $500 million, projects with substantial public benefit and other taxing jurisdiction participants.
Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Green Subdivision Master Plan amendment.
Supplemental Agenda Item III (Part 1 of 2)
Presentation by Urban Safety Assessment on post HB40 options for regulation of oil and gas industries by municipalities. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alex Perez)
Presentation of the Shattered Dreams Program overview and invitation to this year's event to be held at Nixon High School on March 3-4, 2016.
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 Rudy Gonzalez Jr. of Rudy Morales to the Ethics Commission. a. Appointment of Jose O. Zuñiga to the Laredo Housing Finance Corporation Committee. b. Appointment of Mr. Arturo Garcia to the Homeless Committee replacing Ms. Thelma “Ronnie” Acosta who retired from the City of Laredo, Community Development Department. c. Appointment of Mr. Elmo Lopez, Jr. to the Homeless Committee replacing Mr. Miguel Treviño who retired from Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. d. Appointment of Ms. Melissa Ortiz to the Homeless Committee replacing Ms. Laura Llanes former Executive Director at the Laredo Housing Authority.
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 Lots 4A & 4B, Block 1, Gonzalez Subdivision, located at 4615 San Bernardo Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar, on Lots 1 & 2, Block 857, Western Division, located at 3301 San Bernardo Avenue, Suite 24; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VIII
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .06 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located East of Bob Bullock Loop and North of Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway 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 VI
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for the temporary placement of a manufactured home during the construction of a single-family residential structure on Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division, located at 2416 Ventura Street; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application. District VIII
THIRD READING 5. 2016-0-22 granting of a non-exclusive franchise to Lar-Con of the City of Laredo, Texas for purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. (As Amended) 6. 2016-0-23 granting of a non-exclusive franchise to Pedro Pete Services L.L.C. to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public right-of-ways of the City of Laredo, Texas for the purpose constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. (As Amended)
Request by Council Member Esteban Rangel Presentation on the 1st Texas Stick Fighting Championship, with possible action.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 7. 2016-O-24 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2015-2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $200,000.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R38 position and one (1) Caseworker, R34 position to implement the Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative (THAI) clinic-based program for the period beginning December 21, 2015 through August 31, 2016. This program will assist youth to get preventive health care, behavioral health services and counseling that maybe needed to address social-psycho issues. 8. 2016-O-25 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $350,000.00 (for remodeling and roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $5,964,826.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 9. 2016-O-26 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc. (W.B.C.A.) for approximately 3.9 acres and more formally known as the “Park and Ride”, and the approximate 7.35 acres consisting of all Lot No’s. 1 and 2 of the Laredo International Airport Manufacturing Facilities Subdivision Plat, and the portion area north of the Animal Care Shelter on Maher/Hillside/Thomas Street for the W.B.C.A. Jalapeno Festival and other W.B.C.A. sponsored events. The lease term is for five (5) consecutive years for the month of February commencing on February 2016 and ending on February 2020 and providing for termination. Initial annual rental rate of $1,000.00; providing for an effective date. 10. 2016-O-27 Closing and vacating as a public easement that section of Center Road, as dedicated by the R. M.R. Industrial Park Plat Unit 2, Volume 3, page 23, of the Webb County Plat Records and providing for the reversion of all public interest in said dedicated road to the current abutting landowners in equal shares provided that the City retain the east one half section of the road as a utility easement. The road section is further depicted on attached Exhibit A and providing for an effective date. 11. 2016-O-28 amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015-2016 Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $195,000.00 for funding a documentary film in conjunction with TAMIU and KLRN. The funding will be transferred from the City of Laredo FY 2015-2016 Hotel Motel Fund budget.
2016-R-16 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a farm and ranch contract, between the City of Laredo and Annette Katz Cottingham, Sharon E. Katz, and Carol K. Fisherman in which the City is agreeing to purchase 4 tracts of 62.8912, 17.792, 194.3135 and 652.0 acres in Starr County, Texas including all water rights which includes, but is not limited to, the right to divert and use 1287 acre feet per annum of Class A and 1029.98 acre feet per annum of Class B Irrigation use water rights to the Rio Grande River for a purchase price of $3,476,250.00; funding is available in the Water Fund - Water Availability Division to purchase this land and water rights.
2016-R-18 Authorizing the City Manager to purchase the surface estate of the property known as the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua Street and legally described as Lots 1 thru 6, Block 792, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, from the Beckelhymer family for the negotiated price of $450,000 and a $90,000 credit as a charitable donation due to the acknowledgement of the negotiated property value being $540,000, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all purchase and conveyance documents for this transaction.
MOTIONS 18. Consideration to approve Two (2) One (1) year consecutive options to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., (LAN) Dallas, Texas, for Airport Engineering Services as provided in the Consultant Contract Agreement. LAN’s original term was for three (3) primary years plus two (2) consecutive one (1) year options to extend the term for satisfactory performance. 19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents to acquire approximately 18.33 acres, more or less, from the Alexander Trust for Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000.00, the subject property is needed for future Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 20. Authorizing the award of 2015 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $121,606.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc., to assist in part with the construction of approximately five (5) homes in Los Obispos Subdivision; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents in support of the same. 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract not to exceed $107,700.00, with LNV, Inc., of Laredo, Texas. The contract will provide for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, bidding and construction management for channel improvements of Zacate Creek from McPherson to Gale St. Funding is available in the Environmental Services 2012 C.O. 23. Consideration to award contract FY16-029 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City’s fleet vehicles to the low bidder meeting specifications, Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $ 162,000.00. 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 five (5) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All recapped tires will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 24. Consideration to renew contract FY14-020 to Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas to provide mowing and maintenance of the Chacon Creek Hike and Bike Trail. This contract is for an estimated amount of $161,988.00 and the maintenance area is approximately 32 acres of land which includes all areas on or next to Chacon Creek Trail. This will be the first and last - one year extension option upon mutual agreement from both parties and there is no price increase. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Departmental Budget 25. Consideration to award contract numbers FY16-023 Police Department's Uniform Laundry Services and FY16-024 Dry Cleaning Services (Non Uniform) for Police Department to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $7,750.00 per month for providing laundry and dry cleaning services for non uniform and uniform police officers. The term of these contracts shall be for a two (2) year period and can be extended an additional two (2) years upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Police Department Budget. 26. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY16-031 to the low bidder, Sunshine Window Cleaning Services, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $ 25,000.00, for providing window cleaning services for several municipal buildings. These services will be purchased on an as needed basis by the Police Department, Public Library, City Hall, Bridge I, and Transit Center. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has six (6) extension renewal option periods, upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in various Department Funds. 27. Consideration to award contract number FY16-026 Utilities Department Uniform Laundry Services to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $62,880.00 for one year to provide laundry and dry cleaning services. The term of this contract shall be for a one (1) year period and can be extended additionally for two (2) years upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Budget. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-021 for the purchase of truck tires currently awarded to Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Dallas, Texas, in an amount up to $250,000.00. 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 one additional one (1) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be a price decrease during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 29. Consideration to renew the annual supply contract FY14-031 to the following vendors: 1. Conney Safety Products, Madison, Wisconsin (Primary Vendor) 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor) for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City departments. This contract establishes pricing for those safety 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. 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 department budgets. 30. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-043 to Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $75,000.00, for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City’s Fleet vehicles. 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 second of four extension periods. All batteries will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 31. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY16-028 to the following bidders: 1. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 150,000.00; and 2. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 100,000.00; and 3. Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 40,000.00 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City’s medium and heavy duty trucks. 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 five (5) additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 32. Consideration to renew contract FY14-011 to Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of tack coat emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. The asphalt oils are purchased 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. This is the second of three extension periods. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Public Works and Utilities Departments construction projects budgets. 33. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2016, represent an increase of $12,775.20. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the lease agreement for a five (5) year renewal between the City of Laredo, and QSR Burgers One, L. P., (Burger King at El Metro). The term of the lease shall be for five (5) years with one (1) additional five (5) year option and three (3) successive options to extend the term hereof for a period of five (5) years each, upon the same terms, covenants and conditions. 35. Consideration to award supply contracts FY16-019 to the low bidders Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas and Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid for Laredo Transit Management (El Metro) fleet. Rotex Truck Center's contract is for an estimated annual amount of $164,340.00 for Transmission Fluid Transynd and Arguindegui Oil, contract is for the estimated annual amount of $48,300.00 for Synthetic Brand Oil. The term of this contract will be for two years and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. Contract can be renewed for additional two (2) years upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
Presentation of the Operational Review of the Laredo Animal Care Facility, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on installing a memorial for a fallen Police Officer at Slaughter Park at the request of S.C.A.N.
Status on action taken by Technical Review Board as it pertains to the sign ordinance, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to instruct staff to enter into yearly naming rights contracts with interested private entities and individuals with the possible maintenance agreements attached and with the proceeds to be earmarked for park improvements, security and police deterrence activities relative the individual park. Said contract will be subject to keeping all current park's original names as the first billed name. a. Request from staff to provide an update on the City's public awareness campaign regarding "Unplugging and Getting Active", with possible action.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to consider implementing an El Metro card to include a rechargeable El Metro card system for paying fares. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roque Vela)
b. Discussion with possible action on the approval of naming the Lazy River/Water Park as the Sister of Mercy Water Park. c. Status update on the Classification Study, with possible action. d. Discussion with possible action on the general requirements to obtain the use of any City fields by leagues.
Supplemental Agenda Item III (Part 2 of 2)
Presentation by Urban Safety Assessment on post HB40 options for regulation of oil and gas industries by municipalities. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alex Perez)