COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez’ committee appointees, with a special posthumous recognition to San Juanita Martinez Hunter. 2. Recognizing Abril Escamilla from Martin High School and Berenice Armendariz from United South High School for competing at the Cross Country State Championships. 3. Recognition of the Cigarroa Middle School Bulldogs 7th Grade Football Red Team for their accomplishments during this season. Coached by Felix Esparza and Mike Sosa, the team earned a District Championship with a 7-0-1 record.
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 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Ana Laura Botello to the Laredo Commission for Women. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez Jr. of Sylvia Leal to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Reappointment by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Roberto Balli of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Swimming Pool - Outdoor Amusement Services on Lots 10, 11 and 12; the South 10 ft. of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 793, Eastern Division, located at 1402 Market Street ; providing for publication and effective date. 2 Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission has no recommendation on the Conditional Use Permit. District III 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5A, Block 222, Eastern Division, located at 1919 S U.S. Hwy. 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-86-2016 District III 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 1709, Eastern Division, located at 2805/2807/2817 Cortez St., and 2802/2818 Guatemozin St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-84-2016 District III 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.61 acres of Lot 1, Block 20 of the City of Laredo Airport Subdivision, located east of N. Bartlett Avenue and south of Pappas Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District V 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.56 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of F.M. 1472 Road and approximately .83 miles north of Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing 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 VII 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 47.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of St. Charles Loop and east of St. David Lane, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District), providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District I 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.33 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the southeast corner of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20) and Bayside Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District), providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District V 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Tire Repair on Lot 10, Block 103, Western Division, located at 319 Matamoros St., providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit . District VIII
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez’ committee appointees, with a special posthumous recognition to San Juanita Martinez Hunter. 2. Recognizing Abril Escamilla from Martin High School and Berenice Armendariz from United South High School for competing at the Cross Country State Championships. 3. Recognition of the Cigarroa Middle School Bulldogs 7th Grade Football Red Team for their accomplishments during this season. Coached by Felix Esparza and Mike Sosa, the team earned a District Championship with a 7-0-1 record.
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 82.48 acres, more of less, located east of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and south of State Highway 255 (Camino Colombia Toll Hwy.),as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A", specifically the Tract 1, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 54.20 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and west of Los Altos Dr., as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 2, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 20.34 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and east of Kansas City Southern Railway Yard, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 3, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District II 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 5.0 acres, more or less, located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 4, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VI 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 7.61 acres, more or less, west of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and north of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 5, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation but does not support the initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1,743.53 acres, more or less, west of IH 35 and north of Beltway Parkway, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 6, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and but does not support the initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.31 acres, more or less, east of Resources Dr. and south of Carriers Dr., as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 7, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VI
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 16. An ordinance designating a geographic area within the City of Laredo as Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Laredo, Texas, for Tax Increment Financing purposes Pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; creating a board of directors for such zone; containing findings and provisions related to the foregoing subject; and providing a severability clause. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2016-2017 Department of Community Development budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,611,846.00 in order to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income funds received due to the payoff of the Hamilton Apartments Section 108 loan by the Hamilton Housing Partners LTD. 18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Ground Lease (“Lease”) by an between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Lessor”), and T-Mobile West Corporation (“Lessee”) dated September 25, 2007 and attached hereto; to allow Lessor to increase Lessee’s space on the South Laredo Elevated Water Storage Tank (“Water Tower”) as described in Exhibit “C” of the Lease and provide additional space on the top surface of the Water Tower for the placement of three (3) additional antenna facilities as more fully described in Exhibit “C-1:” therefore replacing Exhibit “C” with Exhibit “C-1;” and to increase Lessee’s rent by $6,250.00 per year commencing on November 21, 2016 and shall thereafter increase in accordance with paragraph 3 of the Lease; all other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 19. 2016-O-173 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $300,600.00 and amending the FY 2016-2017 City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) budget, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by creating one (1) AIDS Program Coordinator, R36 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department's HIV Prevention Services Program for the term period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. 20. 2016-O-174 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo by revising Article V, Section 24-78.2, General Requirements, (b) Central Business District And Arts and Entertainment District Exemptions, to clarify the parking exemption for residential uses within the districts; providing for publication and effective date. 21. 2016-O-175 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by specifically amending Section 19-362 (d) and (e), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, decreasing the Hamilton Parking Garage and Victoria and Juarez parking lot monthly parking rate from $100.00 to $75.00, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date. 22. 2016-O-176 Amending Ordinance 2015-0-060 which designated only certain sections of Crossroads Loop, between McPherson Road and Grand Central Blvd., as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow- away Zone to now include the entire North and South side of Crossroads Loop, between McPherson Road and Grand Central Blvd, and the east and west side of Rio Panuco Lane, Rio Fuerte Lane, and Rio Laja Lane, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow-Away Zone" for Tractor Trailers only, providing for publication and effective date. 23. 2016-O-177 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding Sub-Section 19-364 (19), which establishes the East and West side of the 100, 200, and 300 Block of San Enrique Avenue, between Iturbide Street and Water Street, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow-away Zone", providing severability and for an effective date and of publication.
MOTIONS 24. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $560,000.00 for FY 2016-2017. Funding is available in General Fund and Bridge Fund. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico print, billboard, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning November 2016. The total amount is not to exceed $968,400. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2016-2017 budget. 26. Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Lago del Valle Subdivision Master Plan amendment. 27. Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Cuatro Vientos East, Wright Ranch Subdivision Master Plan. 28. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of Parkland for the San Isidro Northeast Subdivision Master Plan. 29. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of Parkland for The Loop Subdivision Master Plan. 30. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of parkland for the Lomas del Sur Subdivision Master Plan. 31. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with W.W. Escondido for Green Subdivision. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with San Isidro Northeast Ltd. for San Isidro Northeast Subdivision. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Santa Fe Webb, LLC for the Lago del Valle Subdivision. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with QRS Ventures, Inc. for the Loop Sudivision. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with ALS Laredo Holdings, L.L.C.for the Lomas del Sur Subdivision. 36. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of October 2016, represent a decrease of $28,958.06. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 37. Consideration to award a one (1) year supply contract to the sole source bidder, HydroPro Solutions LLC, Georgetown, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of Master Meter's Octave Ultrasonic water meters and communications modules for the Utilities Department. All meters meet AWWA Standards, NSF Standard 61 Certification, and NSF 61 Annex F and G (lead requirements). All meters will be ordered 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. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 38. 2016-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,196.00 with an indirect cost in the amount of $5,466.00 for a total of $54,662.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the term period of August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. 39. 2016-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $5,421,084.00 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, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 40. 2016-R-141 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $2,200.00 for a total of $29,842.00 to continue to support specific local public health preparedness planning and operational readiness for a potential response to disease control of highly infectious diseases emerging and new diseases such as Ebola virus disease and other infectious problems and extending the term through June 30, 3017. 41. 2016-R-142 Authorizing City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of $30,520.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization program. The City of Laredo will match $9,766.40 for a total grant amount of $40,286.40. This grant is to pay overtime for officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving under the influence of a controlled substance. XII (b) MOTIONS 42. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract and award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of one hundred sixty six thousand, five hundred dollars ($166,500.00) to Villa San Luis Charitable Trust to facilitate necessary rehabilitation improvements for phase II of the Villa San Luis Housing Project which is located at 201 E. Plum. Funding is available in the 42nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant Funds. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Non-Construction Advance Funding Agreement CSJ #0922-33-105 with TxDOT (Rail Division) for the Laredo Road-Rail Mobility Study, which includes the Scott-Sanchez area for grade separation feasibility. 44. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) 299D XHP Compact Track Loader in the amount of $131,021.79 to Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract. The CAT 299D XHP Loader shall be used for creek cleaning maintenance by the Public Works Department. Funding for this purchase is available in the 2017 Environmental Capital Outlay Machinery Equipment Fund. 45. Consideration to award contract FY17-004 for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by City departments to the following low bidders: 1. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $374,642.01 for the purchase of seventeen (17) vehicles; and 2. Grapevine Dodge, L.L.C., Grapevine, Texas in the amount of $123,246.00 for the purchase of five (5) vehicles The City received five bids for the purchase of administrative vehicles and trucks for various departments authorized for purchase in this fiscal budget. Funding is available from the 2017 Capital Outlay Schedule, various bond proceeds and department operational budgets. 46. Consideration to award annual contract FY17-003 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet to the following low bidders: 1. Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $65,000.00, and 2. ROCA Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The City received four bids for awarding a contract for hydraulic cylinder repairs. These hydraulic cylinders are found on many of the heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders and on the refuse trucks. This contract establishes two vendors that can repair these cylinders. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. This contract has four extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 47. Consideration to award contract FY17-002 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for the City’s fleet vehicle repairs to the sole bidder Family Chevrolet, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $65,000.00. 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 four, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Fleet Management Fund. 48. Consideration to renew and amend the existing annual contract FY15-006 to MG Landscaping, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $81,250.00 for lawn and landscaping repairs caused by utility repairs. The proposed 25% increase is due to an increase in lawn and landscaping repairs. This contract is based on square and linear footage rates and when needed a licensed irrigator; plus any landscaping materials. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no price increase during this extension period. If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew for another one year period. This is the second of six extension periods. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to lease an additional inserter from Pitney Bowes for processing bills utilizing a BuyBoard Cooperative Lease Agreement. The total cost to lease this equipment is $24,400.44 per year and lease is for a period of 36 months. Funding is available in the Utilities Billing Budget. 50. Consideration for approval of the selection of LNV, Inc as Engineering Consultant based on Request for Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plants Permit(TPDES) Renewal with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ). There is no financial impact at this time. 51. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2, to Premier Engineering in the amount of $42,320.00 for the design revision from station 0+00 to station 33+63 to reduce depth of pipeline for future ease of maintenance and re-designing of Casa Verde Road from station 65+50 to station 70+50 to provide sight distance that meets safety requirements, for the 24-in diameter water transmission main from Loop 20 and Del Mar to East Corridor Booster Station project. The revised contract amount is $422,936.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTIONS 1. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Davila – Zertuche, JV, LLC., San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $2,762,096.00 (which includes the base bid and alternates No. 1 thru 5) for the replacement of Fire Station No. 8 with a construction contract time of three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December, 2017. Funding is available in the 2016 C.O. Fund.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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. 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with city attorney on pending and/or contemplated litigation in Cause No. 2016CVF002049 D4; Arianna Torres vs. Marcus Holliman, et al; 406th District Court, District Clerk, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 53. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $44,208.00 for the El Metro Sidewalk Improvements with a construction contract time of forty (40) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for February 15, 2017. Funding is available in the Transit Capital Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 54. Approval of the Third Party Advisory Committee selection of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program. The FY 2016 Call for Projects received five (5) completed applications. The Third Party Advisory Committee and staff recommends that the Laredo Mass Transit Board approve the Committee's selection of Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and Webb County Rural Transportation (El Aguila) and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FTA applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan.
RESOLUTIONS 2. 2016-R-148 Authorizing the issuance of a request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/RFP), utilizing the Design/Build Method of project delivery for civil works projects, seeking Qualifications and Proposals from qualified respondents for the development, design, r-o-w acquisition and construction of a roadway section and creek crossing structure on Riverbank Drive between Cerralvo Drive and Zebra Drive in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 55. A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. 2016-R-145 Adopting a Resolution supporting elimination of the toll on Texas State Highway 255/Colombia Toll Road in Webb County, Texas. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) B. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible Action to direct the City Manager to explore the possibility of recruiting ridesharing service companies to operate in Laredo. C. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez 1. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Laredo Independent School District to renovate Tomas Ochoa baseball field at J.W. Nixon High School. The renovations will include new sod and upgrading the irrigation system, lighting, bathrooms and any other necessary items as needed. 2. Discussion with possible action to upgrade all street lamps along Clark Boulevard between Bartlett Avenue and Arkansas Avenue to LED lamps.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2) & XVII
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. 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with city attorney on pending and/or contemplated litigation in Cause No. 2016CVF002049 D4; Arianna Torres vs. Marcus Holliman, et al; 406th District Court, District Clerk, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action. XVII. ADJOURN
Nov 21, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez’ committee appointees, with a special posthumous recognition to San Juanita Martinez Hunter. 2. Recognizing Abril Escamilla from Martin High School and Berenice Armendariz from United South High School for competing at the Cross Country State Championships. 3. Recognition of the Cigarroa Middle School Bulldogs 7th Grade Football Red Team for their accomplishments during this season. Coached by Felix Esparza and Mike Sosa, the team earned a District Championship with a 7-0-1 record.
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 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Ana Laura Botello to the Laredo Commission for Women. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez Jr. of Sylvia Leal to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Reappointment by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Roberto Balli of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Swimming Pool - Outdoor Amusement Services on Lots 10, 11 and 12; the South 10 ft. of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 793, Eastern Division, located at 1402 Market Street ; providing for publication and effective date. 2 Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission has no recommendation on the Conditional Use Permit. District III 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5A, Block 222, Eastern Division, located at 1919 S U.S. Hwy. 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-86-2016 District III 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 1709, Eastern Division, located at 2805/2807/2817 Cortez St., and 2802/2818 Guatemozin St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-84-2016 District III 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.61 acres of Lot 1, Block 20 of the City of Laredo Airport Subdivision, located east of N. Bartlett Avenue and south of Pappas Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District V 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.56 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of F.M. 1472 Road and approximately .83 miles north of Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing 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 VII 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 47.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of St. Charles Loop and east of St. David Lane, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District), providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District I 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.33 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the southeast corner of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20) and Bayside Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District), providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District V 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Tire Repair on Lot 10, Block 103, Western Division, located at 319 Matamoros St., providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit . District VIII
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez’ committee appointees, with a special posthumous recognition to San Juanita Martinez Hunter. 2. Recognizing Abril Escamilla from Martin High School and Berenice Armendariz from United South High School for competing at the Cross Country State Championships. 3. Recognition of the Cigarroa Middle School Bulldogs 7th Grade Football Red Team for their accomplishments during this season. Coached by Felix Esparza and Mike Sosa, the team earned a District Championship with a 7-0-1 record.
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 82.48 acres, more of less, located east of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and south of State Highway 255 (Camino Colombia Toll Hwy.),as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A", specifically the Tract 1, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 54.20 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and west of Los Altos Dr., as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 2, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 20.34 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and east of Kansas City Southern Railway Yard, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 3, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District II 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 5.0 acres, more or less, located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 4, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VI 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 7.61 acres, more or less, west of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and north of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 5, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation but does not support the initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1,743.53 acres, more or less, west of IH 35 and north of Beltway Parkway, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 6, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and but does not support the initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.31 acres, more or less, east of Resources Dr. and south of Carriers Dr., as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A”, specifically the Tract 7, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and initial zoning. District VI
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 16. An ordinance designating a geographic area within the City of Laredo as Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Laredo, Texas, for Tax Increment Financing purposes Pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; creating a board of directors for such zone; containing findings and provisions related to the foregoing subject; and providing a severability clause. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2016-2017 Department of Community Development budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,611,846.00 in order to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income funds received due to the payoff of the Hamilton Apartments Section 108 loan by the Hamilton Housing Partners LTD. 18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Ground Lease (“Lease”) by an between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Lessor”), and T-Mobile West Corporation (“Lessee”) dated September 25, 2007 and attached hereto; to allow Lessor to increase Lessee’s space on the South Laredo Elevated Water Storage Tank (“Water Tower”) as described in Exhibit “C” of the Lease and provide additional space on the top surface of the Water Tower for the placement of three (3) additional antenna facilities as more fully described in Exhibit “C-1:” therefore replacing Exhibit “C” with Exhibit “C-1;” and to increase Lessee’s rent by $6,250.00 per year commencing on November 21, 2016 and shall thereafter increase in accordance with paragraph 3 of the Lease; all other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 19. 2016-O-173 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $300,600.00 and amending the FY 2016-2017 City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) budget, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by creating one (1) AIDS Program Coordinator, R36 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department's HIV Prevention Services Program for the term period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. 20. 2016-O-174 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo by revising Article V, Section 24-78.2, General Requirements, (b) Central Business District And Arts and Entertainment District Exemptions, to clarify the parking exemption for residential uses within the districts; providing for publication and effective date. 21. 2016-O-175 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by specifically amending Section 19-362 (d) and (e), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, decreasing the Hamilton Parking Garage and Victoria and Juarez parking lot monthly parking rate from $100.00 to $75.00, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date. 22. 2016-O-176 Amending Ordinance 2015-0-060 which designated only certain sections of Crossroads Loop, between McPherson Road and Grand Central Blvd., as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow- away Zone to now include the entire North and South side of Crossroads Loop, between McPherson Road and Grand Central Blvd, and the east and west side of Rio Panuco Lane, Rio Fuerte Lane, and Rio Laja Lane, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow-Away Zone" for Tractor Trailers only, providing for publication and effective date. 23. 2016-O-177 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding Sub-Section 19-364 (19), which establishes the East and West side of the 100, 200, and 300 Block of San Enrique Avenue, between Iturbide Street and Water Street, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow-away Zone", providing severability and for an effective date and of publication.
MOTIONS 24. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $560,000.00 for FY 2016-2017. Funding is available in General Fund and Bridge Fund. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico print, billboard, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning November 2016. The total amount is not to exceed $968,400. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2016-2017 budget. 26. Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Lago del Valle Subdivision Master Plan amendment. 27. Discussion with possible action to issue a Parkland Site Reliance Approval for the proposed park shown in the Cuatro Vientos East, Wright Ranch Subdivision Master Plan. 28. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of Parkland for the San Isidro Northeast Subdivision Master Plan. 29. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of Parkland for The Loop Subdivision Master Plan. 30. Approving the issuance of a Parkland Site Reliance Approval of parkland for the Lomas del Sur Subdivision Master Plan. 31. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with W.W. Escondido for Green Subdivision. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with San Isidro Northeast Ltd. for San Isidro Northeast Subdivision. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Santa Fe Webb, LLC for the Lago del Valle Subdivision. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with QRS Ventures, Inc. for the Loop Sudivision. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with ALS Laredo Holdings, L.L.C.for the Lomas del Sur Subdivision. 36. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of October 2016, represent a decrease of $28,958.06. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 37. Consideration to award a one (1) year supply contract to the sole source bidder, HydroPro Solutions LLC, Georgetown, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of Master Meter's Octave Ultrasonic water meters and communications modules for the Utilities Department. All meters meet AWWA Standards, NSF Standard 61 Certification, and NSF 61 Annex F and G (lead requirements). All meters will be ordered 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. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 38. 2016-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,196.00 with an indirect cost in the amount of $5,466.00 for a total of $54,662.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the term period of August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. 39. 2016-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $5,421,084.00 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, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 40. 2016-R-141 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $2,200.00 for a total of $29,842.00 to continue to support specific local public health preparedness planning and operational readiness for a potential response to disease control of highly infectious diseases emerging and new diseases such as Ebola virus disease and other infectious problems and extending the term through June 30, 3017. 41. 2016-R-142 Authorizing City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of $30,520.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization program. The City of Laredo will match $9,766.40 for a total grant amount of $40,286.40. This grant is to pay overtime for officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving under the influence of a controlled substance. XII (b) MOTIONS 42. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract and award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of one hundred sixty six thousand, five hundred dollars ($166,500.00) to Villa San Luis Charitable Trust to facilitate necessary rehabilitation improvements for phase II of the Villa San Luis Housing Project which is located at 201 E. Plum. Funding is available in the 42nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant Funds. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Non-Construction Advance Funding Agreement CSJ #0922-33-105 with TxDOT (Rail Division) for the Laredo Road-Rail Mobility Study, which includes the Scott-Sanchez area for grade separation feasibility. 44. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) 299D XHP Compact Track Loader in the amount of $131,021.79 to Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract. The CAT 299D XHP Loader shall be used for creek cleaning maintenance by the Public Works Department. Funding for this purchase is available in the 2017 Environmental Capital Outlay Machinery Equipment Fund. 45. Consideration to award contract FY17-004 for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by City departments to the following low bidders: 1. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $374,642.01 for the purchase of seventeen (17) vehicles; and 2. Grapevine Dodge, L.L.C., Grapevine, Texas in the amount of $123,246.00 for the purchase of five (5) vehicles The City received five bids for the purchase of administrative vehicles and trucks for various departments authorized for purchase in this fiscal budget. Funding is available from the 2017 Capital Outlay Schedule, various bond proceeds and department operational budgets. 46. Consideration to award annual contract FY17-003 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet to the following low bidders: 1. Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $65,000.00, and 2. ROCA Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The City received four bids for awarding a contract for hydraulic cylinder repairs. These hydraulic cylinders are found on many of the heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders and on the refuse trucks. This contract establishes two vendors that can repair these cylinders. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. This contract has four extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 47. Consideration to award contract FY17-002 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for the City’s fleet vehicle repairs to the sole bidder Family Chevrolet, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $65,000.00. 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 four, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Fleet Management Fund. 48. Consideration to renew and amend the existing annual contract FY15-006 to MG Landscaping, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $81,250.00 for lawn and landscaping repairs caused by utility repairs. The proposed 25% increase is due to an increase in lawn and landscaping repairs. This contract is based on square and linear footage rates and when needed a licensed irrigator; plus any landscaping materials. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no price increase during this extension period. If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew for another one year period. This is the second of six extension periods. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to lease an additional inserter from Pitney Bowes for processing bills utilizing a BuyBoard Cooperative Lease Agreement. The total cost to lease this equipment is $24,400.44 per year and lease is for a period of 36 months. Funding is available in the Utilities Billing Budget. 50. Consideration for approval of the selection of LNV, Inc as Engineering Consultant based on Request for Qualifications (RFQ) received and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plants Permit(TPDES) Renewal with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ). There is no financial impact at this time. 51. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2, to Premier Engineering in the amount of $42,320.00 for the design revision from station 0+00 to station 33+63 to reduce depth of pipeline for future ease of maintenance and re-designing of Casa Verde Road from station 65+50 to station 70+50 to provide sight distance that meets safety requirements, for the 24-in diameter water transmission main from Loop 20 and Del Mar to East Corridor Booster Station project. The revised contract amount is $422,936.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTIONS 1. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Davila – Zertuche, JV, LLC., San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $2,762,096.00 (which includes the base bid and alternates No. 1 thru 5) for the replacement of Fire Station No. 8 with a construction contract time of three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December, 2017. Funding is available in the 2016 C.O. Fund.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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. 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with city attorney on pending and/or contemplated litigation in Cause No. 2016CVF002049 D4; Arianna Torres vs. Marcus Holliman, et al; 406th District Court, District Clerk, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 53. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $44,208.00 for the El Metro Sidewalk Improvements with a construction contract time of forty (40) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for February 15, 2017. Funding is available in the Transit Capital Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 54. Approval of the Third Party Advisory Committee selection of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program. The FY 2016 Call for Projects received five (5) completed applications. The Third Party Advisory Committee and staff recommends that the Laredo Mass Transit Board approve the Committee's selection of Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and Webb County Rural Transportation (El Aguila) and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FTA applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan.
RESOLUTIONS 2. 2016-R-148 Authorizing the issuance of a request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/RFP), utilizing the Design/Build Method of project delivery for civil works projects, seeking Qualifications and Proposals from qualified respondents for the development, design, r-o-w acquisition and construction of a roadway section and creek crossing structure on Riverbank Drive between Cerralvo Drive and Zebra Drive in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 55. A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. 2016-R-145 Adopting a Resolution supporting elimination of the toll on Texas State Highway 255/Colombia Toll Road in Webb County, Texas. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) B. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible Action to direct the City Manager to explore the possibility of recruiting ridesharing service companies to operate in Laredo. C. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez 1. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Laredo Independent School District to renovate Tomas Ochoa baseball field at J.W. Nixon High School. The renovations will include new sod and upgrading the irrigation system, lighting, bathrooms and any other necessary items as needed. 2. Discussion with possible action to upgrade all street lamps along Clark Boulevard between Bartlett Avenue and Arkansas Avenue to LED lamps.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2) & XVII
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. 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with city attorney on pending and/or contemplated litigation in Cause No. 2016CVF002049 D4; Arianna Torres vs. Marcus Holliman, et al; 406th District Court, District Clerk, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action. XVII. ADJOURN