Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Presentation by Dr. James O’Meara, Dean of Texas A&M International University College of Education on the free online learning program Skoolbo, with possible action to implement at all City recreation centers and public libraries.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to go out for bids regarding all baseball, softball, soccer and or other sports fields and their concession stands in order for the leagues, entities and individuals to operate, maintain, and manage the fields and in the alternative to charge them for day use, and night use fees in order to save the parks department money and apply those funds towards park maintenance personnel for merit based raises. 2. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to cease all use of park personnel from maintaining the Uni-Trade Stadium and Pony League activities.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by Gil Wilson TxDOT - Rail Division on the Laredo Mobility Study. 2. Presentation by Sylvia O. Praesel to announce the launch of the City of Laredo's House Bill 5 Summer Intership Program in collaboration with UISD, LISD and Consortium for Apprenticeship Parters in Economic Development, (CAPED). 3. Presentation by Gabriel Lopez on the Texas Veterans Leadership Program. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Harmony School of Innovation Robotics Predatechs and Swatbots for sweeping the FIRST Lego League competition with 1st and 2nd place after receiving the highest scores in robot game this weekend at the Alamo Region Playoffs. The Predatechs and Swatbots finished the season and came back home as 2 of the top South Texas First Lego League Robotics (FLL) Teams. Recognizing the Girl of Steel for competing in the FLL World Championships competition in Houston, TX and receiving the most spirited award and the 3rd Grade boys Basketball team for being awarded City Champs for 3 consecutive years. 2. Recognizing the 2016-2017 TAMIU Men’s Basketball team for recently being awarded the Heartland Conference Championship trophy.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to require Laredo Baseball Holdings to conduct an audit of their financial records by an independent CPA pursuant to the terms of the Operations and Lease Agreement, and any other matter related thereto.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on whether to place City Manager, Jesus M. Olivares, on administrative leave with pay, until such time as outside counsel is retained to assess and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on this and/or other FBI investigation related matters.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on whether to place City Manager, Jesus M. Olivares, on administrative leave with pay, until such time as outside counsel is retained to assess and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on this and/or other FBI investigation related matters.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
27. Appointment by the City Manager of the Clerk of the Municipal Court in accordance with §5.03 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action. 29. Appointment by the City Manager of the City of Laredo Police Chief in accordance with §143.013 of the Texas Local Government Code, with possible action.
28. Appointment by the City Manager of the City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.
May 15, 2017 City Council
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Presentation by Dr. James O’Meara, Dean of Texas A&M International University College of Education on the free online learning program Skoolbo, with possible action to implement at all City recreation centers and public libraries.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to go out for bids regarding all baseball, softball, soccer and or other sports fields and their concession stands in order for the leagues, entities and individuals to operate, maintain, and manage the fields and in the alternative to charge them for day use, and night use fees in order to save the parks department money and apply those funds towards park maintenance personnel for merit based raises. 2. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to cease all use of park personnel from maintaining the Uni-Trade Stadium and Pony League activities.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by Gil Wilson TxDOT - Rail Division on the Laredo Mobility Study. 2. Presentation by Sylvia O. Praesel to announce the launch of the City of Laredo's House Bill 5 Summer Intership Program in collaboration with UISD, LISD and Consortium for Apprenticeship Parters in Economic Development, (CAPED). 3. Presentation by Gabriel Lopez on the Texas Veterans Leadership Program. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Harmony School of Innovation Robotics Predatechs and Swatbots for sweeping the FIRST Lego League competition with 1st and 2nd place after receiving the highest scores in robot game this weekend at the Alamo Region Playoffs. The Predatechs and Swatbots finished the season and came back home as 2 of the top South Texas First Lego League Robotics (FLL) Teams. Recognizing the Girl of Steel for competing in the FLL World Championships competition in Houston, TX and receiving the most spirited award and the 3rd Grade boys Basketball team for being awarded City Champs for 3 consecutive years. 2. Recognizing the 2016-2017 TAMIU Men’s Basketball team for recently being awarded the Heartland Conference Championship trophy.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to require Laredo Baseball Holdings to conduct an audit of their financial records by an independent CPA pursuant to the terms of the Operations and Lease Agreement, and any other matter related thereto.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on whether to place City Manager, Jesus M. Olivares, on administrative leave with pay, until such time as outside counsel is retained to assess and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on this and/or other FBI investigation related matters.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on whether to place City Manager, Jesus M. Olivares, on administrative leave with pay, until such time as outside counsel is retained to assess and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on this and/or other FBI investigation related matters.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
27. Appointment by the City Manager of the Clerk of the Municipal Court in accordance with §5.03 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action. 29. Appointment by the City Manager of the City of Laredo Police Chief in accordance with §143.013 of the Texas Local Government Code, with possible action.
28. Appointment by the City Manager of the City Attorney in accordance with §4.02 of the Laredo City Charter, with possible action.