IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of February 6, 2017 V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués
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 George Altgelt to the Planning and Zoning Commission. a. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Russell J. Jordan to the Environmental Committee. b. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Esther K. Firova to the Laredo Commission for Women. c. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Sylvia G. Palumbo to the Laredo Commission for Women. d. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Francis Wawroski to the Laredo Commission for Women. e. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Alice Herrera to the Laredo Commission for Women
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the 2016 One Year Action Plan to allow for the programming of CDBG funds totaling $1,428,709.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating an existing building located downtown at 820 Convent for the purpose of designing 8 to 10 one bedroom rental housing units to be available to low income elderly individuals. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of Program Income received from the payoff of the Hamilton Apartments Section 108 loan by the Hamilton Housing Partners LTD. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and amending the FY 2016-2017 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $803,306.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Housing Opportunities for Persons with aids Project (HOPWA) for the term of February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, the Ryan White Program for the term of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, and the State Services Program and State Services Rebate for the term of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2015-O-011 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Auto Dealer (primarily used), on Lot 4, Block 848, Eastern Division, located at 1519 E. San Pedro 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 IV 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Muller Subdivision, located at 908 Fenwick Dr., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 V
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. 31. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending/contemplated and motioned for litigation in the Case 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. 32. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in IIIPG Enterprises, Inc., Mario Sanchez d/b/a Visa Dumpster and Rental Service, and Mario Sanchez d/b/a VI-SA Services and, PedroPete Services, LLC, Plaintiffs v. City of Laredo, Pete Saenz, Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., Esteban Rangel, Alejandro Alex Perez, Jr., Juan Narvaez, Roque Vela Jr., Charlie San Miguel, Roberto Balli, Defendants; Civil Action 5:15-CV-00029; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 33. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) to consult with attorney on litigation currently pending in the Texas Supreme Court in Cause Number 04-15-00610-CV; Laredo Merchants Association vs. City of Laredo; and return to open session for possible action
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. Presentation by CDM Smith on behalf of the Laredo Urban Transportation Study and the Laredo Metropolitan Planning Organization to evaluate bus service and travel patterns, analyze ways to meet existing and growing travel needs and develop a 5-year plan for improving bus service. 35. Consideration to award three year Automotive Fuel supply contracts (FY17-021) for the purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuels to low bidder, Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas in the estimated yearly amount of $1,000,000.00 dollars. This contract will be automatically renewed for an additional two year period upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
E. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Status Report with discussion and possible action regarding the City's Drug & Alcohol Commission; and any other matters incident thereto.
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 10 and E ½ of Lot 11, Block 1149, Eastern Division, located at 2006 Chihuahua St., from R-O (Residential/ Office 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 Conditional Use Permit. District III 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2015-O-011 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Daycare Center, located at Lot 1, Block 1, City of Laredo HR Plat, located at 510 E. Del Mar Blvd.; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Amistad Acres Subdivision, located at 6516 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. Therefore, the applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-11-2017 District V 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Phase 13, located at 3402 Del Mar Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Phase 12, located at 3320 Del Mar Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-17-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting a supplemental grant award and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016-2017 Financial Task Force fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $66,350.00 for operational expenses awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funds will be used to pay operational expenses for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion of procurement procedures and non compliance issues relating to Sunset Pools contract as it relates to the Sisters of Mercy Water Park (formerly known as Lazy River Project) and others, with possible action. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on presentation by Nuevo Laredo officials of "Nuevo Laredo's Desarrollo del Centro Historico", i.e., Secured Tourist Zone, south of Bridge 1 by Avenida Guerrero. 1.Discussion with possible action to create: Consejo Bi-Nacional Dos Laredos. 2.Discussion with possible action on temporary closure of Bridge 1 to have Bridge fiesta event celebrating US-Mexico Border culture and heritage. 3. Discussion with possible action to create: Consejo Bi-Nacional DosLaredos. B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to authorize the installation of three (3) asphalt type speed humps along Sunset Loop, between Century Drive North and West Century Drive, under the special provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy utilizing District I Discretionary Funds . 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the installation of three (3) asphalt type speed humps along Sunset Loop, between Century Drive North and West Century Drive, under the special provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy utilizing District I Discretionary Funds. C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot. 1. Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot D. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action to construct speed humps at 2100 Aldama Street, 400 N India Avenue, and 2100 Pine Street, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Ordinance. Funding is available in District III/Bond Projects.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the current multi-year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and UETA of Texas, Inc. as successor-in-interest to UETA Group, Inc. by modifying the premises to include the addition of a standalone office within the International Bridge 1 Administrative Building, together with three (3) appurtenant parking spaces immediately adjacent thereto.
THIRD AND FINAL READING 12. 2017-O-021 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Disposal Services of Laredo, Inc. 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 of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing services setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, savings clause and providing for publication and effective date.
13. 2017-O-019Authorizing the City Manager to execute easement documents for the conveyance to Center Point Energy Resources Corp., DBA Center Point Energy Texas Gas Operations, a ten (10) foot easement being 0.128 of an acre (5575.68 sq.ft) out of portion of lots one (1), three (3), five (5) and seven (7), block two hundred thirty nine (239) and lots one (1), three (3), five (5) and seven (7) block two hundred twenty one (221) in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 14. 2017-O-023 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2017-2018 Capital Grant Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $615,000.00, which includes $480,000.00 awarded by Texas Department of Transportation and a local participation of $135,000.00, to initiate the city wide traffic signal synchronization project and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget. Local participation requirement will be funded through the 2016 C.O. 15. 2017-O-024 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinance, City of Laredo, specifically adding Sub-Section 19-354 (20) which establishes the East and West side of the 2300 block of Martin Avenue, between Clark Boulevard and O'kane Street, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication.
C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot
RESOLUTIONS 16. 2017-R-23 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,031,232.00 to the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment, and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 17. 2017-R-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-financial agreement between the City of Laredo - Public Libraries and the Webb County Head Start Program to coordinate services provided to Head Start families 18. 2017-R-25 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement 1115 Waiver for the City of Laredo Health Department in the amount of $937,000.00 for the continuation of the preventive care clinic services, increase care for uninsured patients, for early detection and improve health outcomes of chronic diseases. 19. 2017-R-27 A resolution by the Laredo City Council approving an interlocal cooperative agreement with Webb County in accordance with Texas Attorney General Opinion GA-0988 that allows the county to provide residential solid waste collection and disposal services for areas outside the city’s limits located within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. 20. 2017-R-28 Resolution supporting The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Free Trade between The United States, Mexico, and Canada.
MOTIONS 21. Consideration for approval of the Chacon Creek Killam Lake Mitigation Construction Phase as complete, release of retainage and approval of payment in the amount of $17,271.00 to Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas. Additionally, $25,500.00 of the original contingency money remain in the contract and will be used towards maintenance and monitoring of site as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the next five (5) years per schedule submitted, which will include site visits for additional invasive(s) plants removal, wetland flora replanting, debris removal, and an annual report to be submitted to the City of Laredo. Final contract amount is $198,200.00. Funding is available in the Improvements Other Than Buildings – 2014 PPFCO. 22. Approval to appoint Victor D. Treviño, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of March 1, 2017 through April 30, 2019 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dr. Treviño for professional services in the amount not to exceed $12,720.00 per year. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. The contract is subject to funding availability and can be renewed for an additional year. 23. Consideration to authorize the purchase of eighty eight (88) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $80,520.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the Police Department general fund budget. 24. Consideration to award contract FY17-016 to low bidders: RCC Construction, Laredo, Texas and R & A Construction, Laredo, Texas for roof repairs and home rehab repairs for various Laredo Municipal Housing homes. Bid had two sections and will be awarded as follows: Section I awarded to RCC in the amount of $51,320.00 and Section II awarded to R&A in the amount of $36,000.00. Funding is available in Laredo Municipal Housing Noise Abatement fund. 25. Consideration to reject the proposals received for contract number FY16-058 to provide Federal Legislative and Lobbying Consulting Services for the City of Laredo. 26. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2017, represent a decrease of $35,153.45. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 27. Consideration for acceptance of the TXDOT Utility Relocations - Loop 20 and Clark project. Approval of change order no. 1 Recap a decrease in the amount of $373,740.03 to adjust items and quantities of work actually constructed in place. Approval of additional 25 working days to the original contract for a total of 205 working days. Release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $216,022.15 to QRO MEX Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $2,443,461.97. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond, 2014 Water Revenue Bond, and 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond. 28. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $71,200.00 to Square E Engineering, Las Fresnos, Texas for the labor and material to remove all (8) existing Service feeders, clean electrical 4" lines, replace existing service feeders with THHN-2-750MCM-BLK-500R cable, MegOhm Test all new cables, coordinate with AEP for disconnection and connection of electrcial transformer at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Water System Fund - Water Treatment Division.
STAFF REPORTS 29. Discussion with possible action regarding the current process of placing Council items as part of the Consent Agenda for items brought before the Operations and Finance Committees. 30. Discussion with possible action to adopt the fourth edition of the City of Laredo Protocol Handbook.
Items XVII (Part 4 of 4) & XVIII
F. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the Public’s Health and Safety specific to the issuing and enforcement of permits applying to electrical, mechanical HVAC, irrigation, right-of-way, swimming pool, manufactured home installation, sign contractors; and any other matters incident thereto. XVIII. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m
Feb 21, 2017 City Council
IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of February 6, 2017 V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués
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 George Altgelt to the Planning and Zoning Commission. a. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Russell J. Jordan to the Environmental Committee. b. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Esther K. Firova to the Laredo Commission for Women. c. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. of Sylvia G. Palumbo to the Laredo Commission for Women. d. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Francis Wawroski to the Laredo Commission for Women. e. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Alice Herrera to the Laredo Commission for Women
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the 2016 One Year Action Plan to allow for the programming of CDBG funds totaling $1,428,709.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating an existing building located downtown at 820 Convent for the purpose of designing 8 to 10 one bedroom rental housing units to be available to low income elderly individuals. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of Program Income received from the payoff of the Hamilton Apartments Section 108 loan by the Hamilton Housing Partners LTD. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and amending the FY 2016-2017 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $803,306.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Housing Opportunities for Persons with aids Project (HOPWA) for the term of February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, the Ryan White Program for the term of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, and the State Services Program and State Services Rebate for the term of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2015-O-011 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Auto Dealer (primarily used), on Lot 4, Block 848, Eastern Division, located at 1519 E. San Pedro 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 IV 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Muller Subdivision, located at 908 Fenwick Dr., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 V
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. 31. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending/contemplated and motioned for litigation in the Case 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. 32. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in IIIPG Enterprises, Inc., Mario Sanchez d/b/a Visa Dumpster and Rental Service, and Mario Sanchez d/b/a VI-SA Services and, PedroPete Services, LLC, Plaintiffs v. City of Laredo, Pete Saenz, Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., Esteban Rangel, Alejandro Alex Perez, Jr., Juan Narvaez, Roque Vela Jr., Charlie San Miguel, Roberto Balli, Defendants; Civil Action 5:15-CV-00029; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 33. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) to consult with attorney on litigation currently pending in the Texas Supreme Court in Cause Number 04-15-00610-CV; Laredo Merchants Association vs. City of Laredo; and return to open session for possible action
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. Presentation by CDM Smith on behalf of the Laredo Urban Transportation Study and the Laredo Metropolitan Planning Organization to evaluate bus service and travel patterns, analyze ways to meet existing and growing travel needs and develop a 5-year plan for improving bus service. 35. Consideration to award three year Automotive Fuel supply contracts (FY17-021) for the purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuels to low bidder, Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas in the estimated yearly amount of $1,000,000.00 dollars. This contract will be automatically renewed for an additional two year period upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
E. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Status Report with discussion and possible action regarding the City's Drug & Alcohol Commission; and any other matters incident thereto.
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 10 and E ½ of Lot 11, Block 1149, Eastern Division, located at 2006 Chihuahua St., from R-O (Residential/ Office 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 Conditional Use Permit. District III 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2015-O-011 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Daycare Center, located at Lot 1, Block 1, City of Laredo HR Plat, located at 510 E. Del Mar Blvd.; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Amistad Acres Subdivision, located at 6516 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. Therefore, the applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-11-2017 District V 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Phase 13, located at 3402 Del Mar Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Phase 12, located at 3320 Del Mar Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-17-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting a supplemental grant award and amending the City of Laredo FY 2016-2017 Financial Task Force fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $66,350.00 for operational expenses awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funds will be used to pay operational expenses for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion of procurement procedures and non compliance issues relating to Sunset Pools contract as it relates to the Sisters of Mercy Water Park (formerly known as Lazy River Project) and others, with possible action. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on presentation by Nuevo Laredo officials of "Nuevo Laredo's Desarrollo del Centro Historico", i.e., Secured Tourist Zone, south of Bridge 1 by Avenida Guerrero. 1.Discussion with possible action to create: Consejo Bi-Nacional Dos Laredos. 2.Discussion with possible action on temporary closure of Bridge 1 to have Bridge fiesta event celebrating US-Mexico Border culture and heritage. 3. Discussion with possible action to create: Consejo Bi-Nacional DosLaredos. B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to authorize the installation of three (3) asphalt type speed humps along Sunset Loop, between Century Drive North and West Century Drive, under the special provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy utilizing District I Discretionary Funds . 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the installation of three (3) asphalt type speed humps along Sunset Loop, between Century Drive North and West Century Drive, under the special provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy utilizing District I Discretionary Funds. C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot. 1. Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot D. Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action to construct speed humps at 2100 Aldama Street, 400 N India Avenue, and 2100 Pine Street, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Ordinance. Funding is available in District III/Bond Projects.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the current multi-year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and UETA of Texas, Inc. as successor-in-interest to UETA Group, Inc. by modifying the premises to include the addition of a standalone office within the International Bridge 1 Administrative Building, together with three (3) appurtenant parking spaces immediately adjacent thereto.
THIRD AND FINAL READING 12. 2017-O-021 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Disposal Services of Laredo, Inc. 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 of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing services setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, savings clause and providing for publication and effective date.
13. 2017-O-019Authorizing the City Manager to execute easement documents for the conveyance to Center Point Energy Resources Corp., DBA Center Point Energy Texas Gas Operations, a ten (10) foot easement being 0.128 of an acre (5575.68 sq.ft) out of portion of lots one (1), three (3), five (5) and seven (7), block two hundred thirty nine (239) and lots one (1), three (3), five (5) and seven (7) block two hundred twenty one (221) in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 14. 2017-O-023 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2017-2018 Capital Grant Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $615,000.00, which includes $480,000.00 awarded by Texas Department of Transportation and a local participation of $135,000.00, to initiate the city wide traffic signal synchronization project and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget. Local participation requirement will be funded through the 2016 C.O. 15. 2017-O-024 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinance, City of Laredo, specifically adding Sub-Section 19-354 (20) which establishes the East and West side of the 2300 block of Martin Avenue, between Clark Boulevard and O'kane Street, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication.
C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to consider establishing a City impound lot
RESOLUTIONS 16. 2017-R-23 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,031,232.00 to the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment, and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 17. 2017-R-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-financial agreement between the City of Laredo - Public Libraries and the Webb County Head Start Program to coordinate services provided to Head Start families 18. 2017-R-25 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement 1115 Waiver for the City of Laredo Health Department in the amount of $937,000.00 for the continuation of the preventive care clinic services, increase care for uninsured patients, for early detection and improve health outcomes of chronic diseases. 19. 2017-R-27 A resolution by the Laredo City Council approving an interlocal cooperative agreement with Webb County in accordance with Texas Attorney General Opinion GA-0988 that allows the county to provide residential solid waste collection and disposal services for areas outside the city’s limits located within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. 20. 2017-R-28 Resolution supporting The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Free Trade between The United States, Mexico, and Canada.
MOTIONS 21. Consideration for approval of the Chacon Creek Killam Lake Mitigation Construction Phase as complete, release of retainage and approval of payment in the amount of $17,271.00 to Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas. Additionally, $25,500.00 of the original contingency money remain in the contract and will be used towards maintenance and monitoring of site as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the next five (5) years per schedule submitted, which will include site visits for additional invasive(s) plants removal, wetland flora replanting, debris removal, and an annual report to be submitted to the City of Laredo. Final contract amount is $198,200.00. Funding is available in the Improvements Other Than Buildings – 2014 PPFCO. 22. Approval to appoint Victor D. Treviño, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of March 1, 2017 through April 30, 2019 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dr. Treviño for professional services in the amount not to exceed $12,720.00 per year. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. The contract is subject to funding availability and can be renewed for an additional year. 23. Consideration to authorize the purchase of eighty eight (88) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $80,520.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the Police Department general fund budget. 24. Consideration to award contract FY17-016 to low bidders: RCC Construction, Laredo, Texas and R & A Construction, Laredo, Texas for roof repairs and home rehab repairs for various Laredo Municipal Housing homes. Bid had two sections and will be awarded as follows: Section I awarded to RCC in the amount of $51,320.00 and Section II awarded to R&A in the amount of $36,000.00. Funding is available in Laredo Municipal Housing Noise Abatement fund. 25. Consideration to reject the proposals received for contract number FY16-058 to provide Federal Legislative and Lobbying Consulting Services for the City of Laredo. 26. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2017, represent a decrease of $35,153.45. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 27. Consideration for acceptance of the TXDOT Utility Relocations - Loop 20 and Clark project. Approval of change order no. 1 Recap a decrease in the amount of $373,740.03 to adjust items and quantities of work actually constructed in place. Approval of additional 25 working days to the original contract for a total of 205 working days. Release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $216,022.15 to QRO MEX Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $2,443,461.97. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond, 2014 Water Revenue Bond, and 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond. 28. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $71,200.00 to Square E Engineering, Las Fresnos, Texas for the labor and material to remove all (8) existing Service feeders, clean electrical 4" lines, replace existing service feeders with THHN-2-750MCM-BLK-500R cable, MegOhm Test all new cables, coordinate with AEP for disconnection and connection of electrcial transformer at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Water System Fund - Water Treatment Division.
STAFF REPORTS 29. Discussion with possible action regarding the current process of placing Council items as part of the Consent Agenda for items brought before the Operations and Finance Committees. 30. Discussion with possible action to adopt the fourth edition of the City of Laredo Protocol Handbook.
Items XVII (Part 4 of 4) & XVIII
F. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the Public’s Health and Safety specific to the issuing and enforcement of permits applying to electrical, mechanical HVAC, irrigation, right-of-way, swimming pool, manufactured home installation, sign contractors; and any other matters incident thereto. XVIII. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m