COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiques a. Presentation by Mayor's Blue Ribbon committee on accessible parking by chairman, Daniel Castillon. Recognitions a. The City received two (2) 2016 Excellence Awards during the annual Texas Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (TxSWANA) convention held in Corpus Christi the week of April 11th, 2016. These included the Excellence Award for Integrated Solid Waste Management and an award for the recent Landfill Expansion Amendment. b. Recognizing Mr. Steve Asmussen on his induction by the National Museum of Racing to the Hall of Fame in the contemporary category.
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 a. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Roberto Balli of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority. b. Appointment of the Office of the City Secretary as Secretary for the Laredo Public Facilities Corporation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System Refrigerated Facilities FY 2015-2016 Annual Budget by appropriating $86,875.00 from the Bridge System Refrigerated Facilities opening balance. Funds are to be used for capital improvements and repairs to the refrigeration system, plumbing system, lighting, electrical and security surveillance system of the refrigerated facilities. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 2. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2015-2016 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $180,863.00 from the Bridge System Construction Fund opening balance to be used for Bridge related projects such as replacement of the pedestrian turnstiles at Bridge I and other Bridge related improvements. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 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 3, Block 1, Del Mar North Filing No. 1 Subdivision, located at 7718 McPherson Road, Building C, Suites 7 & 8; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the 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 7.9 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A". located on the East side of Ejido Avenue and North of Bianka Lane, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density 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 I 5. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2011-O-069 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1. Block 1, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road by extending date of expiration; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2011-0-157 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 2, Cuatro Vientos Norte Subdivision, located at 3301 Chacota Street, Suites 218 and 22B by changing permit holder and extending date of expiration; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District I 8. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 286. Eastern Division, located at 701 Gustavus Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District III
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie LLC for approximately 5,807 square feet of office space located at Bridge I Retail Building. 1. Lease term is on a month to month basis commencing May 2, 2016. 2. Monthly rent will be $16,259.60 for approximately 5,807 square feet of office space located at 1210 Water St. 3. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. IX. RESOLUTIONS 10. 2016-R-57 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $9,000,56 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. This grant period will begin April 26, 2016 through July 8, 2016. This grant is for overtime salaries and fringe benefits and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation, (Approved by Operations Committee) X. MOTIONS 11. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant (Tetra Tech) based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract to provide consulting services for the completion of City of Laredo's Feasibility Study of the Rio Grande Basin -Chacon Creek under Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. as amended by Section 1014(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. Tetra Tech was the sole respondent to the RFQ. (Approved by Operations Committee) XI. 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. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 12. 2016-R-58 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract amendment by the South Texas Development Council (STOC) through funding from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $458,762.00 for the continuation of City of Laredo Health Department Ryan White Program to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, supportive care and case management and extending the term period from April 1, 2016 through March 31. 2017. XI (b) MOTIONS 13. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, Transcore L.P., for the purchase of 10,000 AVI sticker tags. AVI sticker tags are EGO Plus protocol 915Mhz radio frequency programmable beam powered windshield dash mounted tags used for auto vehicle identification (A.V.I.) electronic toll collection as part of the Laredo Bridge System Toll Collection System in an amount not to exceed S125,000.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 14. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Security System Improvements as complete, approval of change order no. 3, an increase of 38,302.53 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of $47,600.00 (68 days @ $700.00), release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $95,856.60 to Wunderlich-Malec Systems, Inc., Minnetonka, MN. Final construction contract amount is $1,759,381.95. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 15. Consideration for approval of the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Concrete Drainage Channel Improvements as complete, approval of change order no. 1. a decrease of $4,350.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $19,589.68 to AZAR Services. LLC, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $91,035.59. Funding is available in the Bridge 2008 Revenue Bond. 16. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract lo Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $92,527.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Runway Re-Designation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 17. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Lockwood. Andrews & Newnam. Inc., Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $171,719.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway E Widening. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 19. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a retail electric provider (REP) for electric services to meet the electricity requirements of all City of Laredo accounts. Final pricing options will be submitted by these REPs and authorization is requested to allow the City Manager to lock in a retail electric price and approve contract with a retail provider when it is deemed most favorable to the City, This service contract shall begin on June 2017. Based on current pricing, the City anticipates annual savings of approximately $1,408,000.00. 20. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY16-036 to low bidders: Clark Hardware, Laredo. Texas in estimated amount of $172,532.61; Advantage Supply, Fort Worth, Texas in the estimated amount of $54, 493.75 This is a two year contract for the purchase of water fountains, water heaters, assorted plumbing items such as bathroom repair items, couplings, fittings and is subject to future appropriations. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the year and for various city departments. This contract may be extended for an additional one, two year period upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation, Airport, Public Works. Health, Solid Waste, Laredo Transit Management Inc.. Laredo Municipal Housing and Utilities Departments budgets 22. Consideration to authorize the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $143,526.00 from Precision Delta Corporation, Ruleville. MS through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's Contract No. 432-13. Purchase will include a trade-in of ammunition currently in stock RA45T (.45 cal.) for RA9T (.9mm) new ammunition needed for the weapon that the department is transitiontng to. Trade-in ratio will be at 1 RA9T (,9mm) case of ammunition for .65625 RA45T (.45cal) case of ammunition. Funding is available in the Police Department's Trust Fund. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to approve amendment No. 1, in the amount of 346,700.00 to Civil Engineering Consultants Laredo, Texas. The consultant shall re-design utility lines on design drawings to accommodate AEP improvements, surveying and engineering design of utilities on additional streets and engineering re-design of sanitary sewer upgrades on Zaragoza Street. This amendment will bring the total contract amount to $403,200.00. This project is funded with the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond and the 2009 C.O. Issue
Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects. Inc.. Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $158,830.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the New Replacement of Fire Station No. 8, located at 616 E. Del Mar Blvd. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund; however, these costs will be reimbursed with future tax-exempt obligation proceeds. (Approved by Operations Committee however the Finance Committee approved subject to the Architects LEED Certification)
STAFF REPORTS 24. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a third extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Sergio R. Reyes, Jr. 25. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a first extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jose Cisneros. 26. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a first extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Gilbert Vazquez, III.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.
7. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol 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.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 27. Consideration to renew contract FY 14-047 to Gonzalez Auto Parts in the estimated annual amount of $68,382-50 to provide inventory automotive batteries for El Metro buses, vans and support vehicles. This will be the first extension beginning as of the date of its execution and there will be a one year extension left. All batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz a. Status report on the ongoing independent audit of First Recycling, L.L.C., at the City of Laredo Municipal Recycling Facility at the Crty landfill. b. Accounting report on costs and expenditures incurred, and donations/revenues received and applied to defray costs for the last Washington, DC trip.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Discussion with possible action to work on an Internship Program with TAMIU to allow students and/or graduates of the various disciplines to provide students with opportunities to learn programs, services, regulations and knowledge in various City programs and services. b. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of a member to the Airport Advisory Committee.
C. Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to select a consultant and request for qualifications regarding the same to determine the feasibility of a City owned solar photovoltaic installation (s) on City of Laredo owned property(s) and whether such installation would be the best use of the 1500 acres that the City owns off of Doctor's Road. XVI. ADJOURN
May 02, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiques a. Presentation by Mayor's Blue Ribbon committee on accessible parking by chairman, Daniel Castillon. Recognitions a. The City received two (2) 2016 Excellence Awards during the annual Texas Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (TxSWANA) convention held in Corpus Christi the week of April 11th, 2016. These included the Excellence Award for Integrated Solid Waste Management and an award for the recent Landfill Expansion Amendment. b. Recognizing Mr. Steve Asmussen on his induction by the National Museum of Racing to the Hall of Fame in the contemporary category.
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 a. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Roberto Balli of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority. b. Appointment of the Office of the City Secretary as Secretary for the Laredo Public Facilities Corporation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System Refrigerated Facilities FY 2015-2016 Annual Budget by appropriating $86,875.00 from the Bridge System Refrigerated Facilities opening balance. Funds are to be used for capital improvements and repairs to the refrigeration system, plumbing system, lighting, electrical and security surveillance system of the refrigerated facilities. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 2. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2015-2016 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $180,863.00 from the Bridge System Construction Fund opening balance to be used for Bridge related projects such as replacement of the pedestrian turnstiles at Bridge I and other Bridge related improvements. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 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 3, Block 1, Del Mar North Filing No. 1 Subdivision, located at 7718 McPherson Road, Building C, Suites 7 & 8; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the 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 7.9 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A". located on the East side of Ejido Avenue and North of Bianka Lane, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density 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 I 5. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2011-O-069 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1. Block 1, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road by extending date of expiration; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2011-0-157 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 2, Cuatro Vientos Norte Subdivision, located at 3301 Chacota Street, Suites 218 and 22B by changing permit holder and extending date of expiration; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District I 8. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 286. Eastern Division, located at 701 Gustavus Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District III
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie LLC for approximately 5,807 square feet of office space located at Bridge I Retail Building. 1. Lease term is on a month to month basis commencing May 2, 2016. 2. Monthly rent will be $16,259.60 for approximately 5,807 square feet of office space located at 1210 Water St. 3. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. IX. RESOLUTIONS 10. 2016-R-57 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $9,000,56 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. This grant period will begin April 26, 2016 through July 8, 2016. This grant is for overtime salaries and fringe benefits and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation, (Approved by Operations Committee) X. MOTIONS 11. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant (Tetra Tech) based on Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract to provide consulting services for the completion of City of Laredo's Feasibility Study of the Rio Grande Basin -Chacon Creek under Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. as amended by Section 1014(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. Tetra Tech was the sole respondent to the RFQ. (Approved by Operations Committee) XI. 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. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 12. 2016-R-58 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract amendment by the South Texas Development Council (STOC) through funding from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $458,762.00 for the continuation of City of Laredo Health Department Ryan White Program to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, supportive care and case management and extending the term period from April 1, 2016 through March 31. 2017. XI (b) MOTIONS 13. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, Transcore L.P., for the purchase of 10,000 AVI sticker tags. AVI sticker tags are EGO Plus protocol 915Mhz radio frequency programmable beam powered windshield dash mounted tags used for auto vehicle identification (A.V.I.) electronic toll collection as part of the Laredo Bridge System Toll Collection System in an amount not to exceed S125,000.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 14. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Security System Improvements as complete, approval of change order no. 3, an increase of 38,302.53 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of $47,600.00 (68 days @ $700.00), release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $95,856.60 to Wunderlich-Malec Systems, Inc., Minnetonka, MN. Final construction contract amount is $1,759,381.95. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 15. Consideration for approval of the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Concrete Drainage Channel Improvements as complete, approval of change order no. 1. a decrease of $4,350.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $19,589.68 to AZAR Services. LLC, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $91,035.59. Funding is available in the Bridge 2008 Revenue Bond. 16. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract lo Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $92,527.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Runway Re-Designation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 17. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Lockwood. Andrews & Newnam. Inc., Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $171,719.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Taxiway E Widening. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 19. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a retail electric provider (REP) for electric services to meet the electricity requirements of all City of Laredo accounts. Final pricing options will be submitted by these REPs and authorization is requested to allow the City Manager to lock in a retail electric price and approve contract with a retail provider when it is deemed most favorable to the City, This service contract shall begin on June 2017. Based on current pricing, the City anticipates annual savings of approximately $1,408,000.00. 20. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY16-036 to low bidders: Clark Hardware, Laredo. Texas in estimated amount of $172,532.61; Advantage Supply, Fort Worth, Texas in the estimated amount of $54, 493.75 This is a two year contract for the purchase of water fountains, water heaters, assorted plumbing items such as bathroom repair items, couplings, fittings and is subject to future appropriations. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the year and for various city departments. This contract may be extended for an additional one, two year period upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation, Airport, Public Works. Health, Solid Waste, Laredo Transit Management Inc.. Laredo Municipal Housing and Utilities Departments budgets 22. Consideration to authorize the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $143,526.00 from Precision Delta Corporation, Ruleville. MS through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's Contract No. 432-13. Purchase will include a trade-in of ammunition currently in stock RA45T (.45 cal.) for RA9T (.9mm) new ammunition needed for the weapon that the department is transitiontng to. Trade-in ratio will be at 1 RA9T (,9mm) case of ammunition for .65625 RA45T (.45cal) case of ammunition. Funding is available in the Police Department's Trust Fund. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to approve amendment No. 1, in the amount of 346,700.00 to Civil Engineering Consultants Laredo, Texas. The consultant shall re-design utility lines on design drawings to accommodate AEP improvements, surveying and engineering design of utilities on additional streets and engineering re-design of sanitary sewer upgrades on Zaragoza Street. This amendment will bring the total contract amount to $403,200.00. This project is funded with the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond and the 2009 C.O. Issue
Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects. Inc.. Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $158,830.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the New Replacement of Fire Station No. 8, located at 616 E. Del Mar Blvd. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund; however, these costs will be reimbursed with future tax-exempt obligation proceeds. (Approved by Operations Committee however the Finance Committee approved subject to the Architects LEED Certification)
STAFF REPORTS 24. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a third extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Sergio R. Reyes, Jr. 25. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a first extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jose Cisneros. 26. Discussion with possible action to consider a request for a first extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Gilbert Vazquez, III.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.
7. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol 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.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 27. Consideration to renew contract FY 14-047 to Gonzalez Auto Parts in the estimated annual amount of $68,382-50 to provide inventory automotive batteries for El Metro buses, vans and support vehicles. This will be the first extension beginning as of the date of its execution and there will be a one year extension left. All batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz a. Status report on the ongoing independent audit of First Recycling, L.L.C., at the City of Laredo Municipal Recycling Facility at the Crty landfill. b. Accounting report on costs and expenditures incurred, and donations/revenues received and applied to defray costs for the last Washington, DC trip.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Discussion with possible action to work on an Internship Program with TAMIU to allow students and/or graduates of the various disciplines to provide students with opportunities to learn programs, services, regulations and knowledge in various City programs and services. b. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. of a member to the Airport Advisory Committee.
C. Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to select a consultant and request for qualifications regarding the same to determine the feasibility of a City owned solar photovoltaic installation (s) on City of Laredo owned property(s) and whether such installation would be the best use of the 1500 acres that the City owns off of Doctor's Road. XVI. ADJOURN