Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:15 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 Council Member Charlie San Miguel (Part 1 of 2)
3. Discussion with possible action to name the North end of North Central Park also known as Woodridge Park after WWII Veteran and athletic standout Mr. John Valls.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez (Part 1 of 2)
3. Discussion with possible action to fund the Salon de la Fama Latino Americana del Deperte in the amount of $11,250.00, and any other matter incident thereto. Funding is available in the General Fund. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to rescind prior City Council action taken on October 2, 2017, regarding the motion unanimously approved by City Council to utilize the City property located south of the trailhead at North Central Park for a future Veterans memorial museum, and further requesting that staff consider an analysis of pros and cons including a cost analysis of other alternate sites that have been discussed such as the Laredo Community College Fort McIntosh Campus, the former Air Force Base area, and the Farias home located at 409 San Bernardo Avenue and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23 "Parks and Leisure Services" by repealing section 23-8 "Prohibition regarding child sex offender in child safety zone" and replacing with a new section "Prohibition regarding sex offender in safety zone;" amending section 23-9 "Enforcement procedures" to restrict the activities of registered sex offenders who have committed crimes against children as well as adults; and providing for the following: findings of fact, penalty for violation, savings, severability, repealer, publication, and an effective date. 2. Amending Ordinance 2017-0-108 by reinstating the original terms of the agreement between the City of Laredo and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the rental of office space at 1300 Matamoros. The emergency abatement, remediation, and reconstruction was satisfactorily completed on October 25, 2017 and the facility was released to the United States Postal Service for the continuation of their normal business operations. The United States Postal Service will provide a retroactive payment from October 26, 2017 to December 31, 2017 with the normal monthly rate of $8,000.00 dollars. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, Section 19-360 (parking meters) by adding subsection (d) and amending section 19-362 by adding subsection (f) to authorize the City Manager to waive or reduce parking fees for parking meters and city-owned parking lots for special events on a case-by-case basis when deemed in the best interest of the city; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 4. Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article II, (SEWER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL), Division 1 (GENERALLY) section 31-16 (Definitions) by adding new and revised definitions; and by deleting DIVISION 5 Sections 31-97 through 31-101; creating DIVISION 6 (Industrial and High Strength Waste) Sections 31-106 through 31-112; moving contents of Sections 31-97 (Industrial waste cost recovery charges -payment and agreement required.) to 31-106, 31-98 (Same-Agreements) to 31-107, 31-99 (Same -Schedule of charges.) to 31-108, 31-100 (Same -Adjustment of charges) to 31-109, and 31-101 (Revenues; disposition.) to 31-110; amending Sections 31-106 (Industrial and High Strength Waste Surcharge) by adding the purpose and application; and amending Section 31-108 (Schedule of Charges) by correcting the surcharge formula for excessive Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) loading, amending sampling and billing procedures; deleting the contents of 31-101 (Revenues; disposition.); providing for severability; providing for repeal law in conflict clause; providing for publication; providing for an effective date. This Ordinance will be effective on October 1, 2018.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 5. 2018-0-001 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents to convey the "Surface Only" of 3002 Anna Street in the amount of $126,818.00 to Mr. Pedro Venegas, the sole bidder through recently published public land sale. The vacant tract of land contains 69,440 square feet (1.594 acres) more or less, and identified as all of block number seven hundred twelve (712), in the Western Division, of the City of Laredo, recorded in the map records of Webb County. 6. 2018-0-002 Ratifying the execution of the contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,256.00 for a total of $178,721.00 and a cash match of $22,507.00 for a total award amount of $201,228.00, and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Registered Nurse II, R38 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. (AS AMENDED) 9. 2018-0-005 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Program and to add twelve (12) police cadet full time equivalent employee (FTE) positions. The City of Laredo will utilize this funding to hire twelve (12) new police officers for a period of three years. The 2017 Cops Hiring Program (CHP) grant provides a maximum federal share of $125,000.00 per officer position of the approved entry level salaries and fringe benefits of each newly hired and/or rehired full-time sworn career law enforcement officer over the three-year (36-month) grant period. Funding is available under the Special Police Fund - COPS Hiring Program. 11. 2018-0-007 Amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(c) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Student Transportation Service Program Fare Schedule; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Proposed Fee Schedule for Fix Route Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.00 Proposed Fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.00 12. 2018-0-008 An Ordinance Approving the Project and Financing Plan for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown Area); and providing an effective date. 13. 2018-0-009 Amending Chapter 23, Parks and Leisure Services, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow the City Manager to waive or reduce park rental fees for facility use of Uni-Trade Stadium as set out in Ordinance 2017-0-135 on a case by case basis when it is deemed in the best interest of the City; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; and providing an effective date.
2018-0-003 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Bail Bonding or Bail Bond Person Services to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date.
2018-0-004 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Loans Personal/ Installment/ (other than banks) Consumer Finance to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date
2018-0-006 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending section 19-360, Parking Meters, by adding subsection 19-360(a)(3)(a) Convent and Matamoros parking meter lot hourly rate of three dollars ($3.00) and amending subsections 19-362 (c)(1) and (d), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, extending the boundary from Sta. Maria to Main and removing the parking lease rate for downtown employees of forty dollars ($40.00) for parking lots located within the area bounded adjacent to Matamoros on the North, Water on the south, San Bernardo Ave. on the east, and Main Avenue on the west, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the Veteran Employment Preference Policy Pilot Program.
15. Discussion with possible action on Temporary License Agreements between City of Laredo and Youth Sports Associations and any other matters incident thereto. 17. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action as it relates to the Landfill Gas to Energy Project and related matters thereto.
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when 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/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. 18. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd. and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78040; in the 111 th District Court, Webb Texas, Laredo Division; more commonly known as the Carranco property; and return to open session for possible action. 19. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation in light of the findings that were submitted by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool regarding the issues with the two water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli
1. Discussion with possible action to begin construction on a real time crime center and to incorporate the four corners plan into same and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonazalez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action to pursue the immigrants rights sculpture for the four Blocks. 3. Discussion with possible action on the possibility of the City of Laredo participating in litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors that market and distribute opioids, and hiring a law firm to represent and prosecute on behalf of the City any legal claims arising out of the manufacturers' and distributors' fraudulent and negligent marketing and distribution of opioids, and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on dedicating the following city buildings/parks contingent on approval by the Facility Naming and Recognition Commission; and any other matters incident thereto. • Maryland Toddler Park to Coach Luciano "Butch" Flores Park • Ochoa/Sanchez Park to Dr. Martha E. Villarreal Park • K. Tarver Recreation Center to Margarito Benavides Recreation Center • Bartlett Dog Park to Dr. Sandra Leyendecker Dog Park 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the City of Laredo Municipal Water Park and requesting staff re-seek RFP's and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez) 3. Discussion with possible action to instruct City staff to design sidewalks for the following subdivisions to include bidding out the project; and any other matters incident thereto. • Buenavista Subdivision (to include E. Travis St., E. San Jose St., E. Montgomery St., E. Ash St., and N. Buenavista Ave.) • Retama Park Subdivision (to include Allende St., E. Taylor St., E. Ryan St., E. Eistetter St., Maryland Ave., Logan St., Tilden Ave., Hendricks Ave., and McClelland Ave.)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma (Part 1 of 2)
1. Discussion with possible action to modify trash pick up days to two per week and change recycling pickup schedule and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt (Part 1 of 2)
1. Discussion and possible action to allow food trucks and food vendors to operate in all city parks.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel (Part 2 of 2)
1. Discussion with possible action to regulate all referendums involving the expenditures of monies to include a monetary cap so as to prevent City Council from writing a blank check, by way of ordinance in the interim, and/or to be finalized via City Charter. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 2. Discussion with possible action on the future use of City building on 510 E. Del Mar Blvd., formerly Fire Station No. 8.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma (Part 2 of 2)
2. Discussion with possible action directing staff to take into account the Comprehensive Plan into all plats and zone changes when making recommendations. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 3. Discussion with possible action to authorize improvements to the Chaparral park including a walking/jogging trail and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt (Part 2 of 2)
2. Discussion and possible action to modify the Street Pavement Ordinance pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Technical Review Board and the new home buyers. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the status of the Xeriscape Ordinance.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.
Discussion with possible action on the status and update of the 86th Annual Border Olympics Event.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez
Discussion with possible action on the Sue's MX Motocross Event in Laredo, TX scheduled on Sunday, January 28, 2018, and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez (Part 2 of 2)
1. Consideration to authorize the installation of one (1) speed hump along Musser St., between Arkansas Ave and Lousiana Ave., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed hump, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy. Funding is available in District Ill Priority Fund in the amount of $2,000.00. 2. Discussion and possible action to reconsider action taken regarding the passage of the City's Brush Collection Service ordinance; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., Council Member Charlie San Miguel, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 20. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) State Urban Grant No. STATE-U-2017-LAREDO-00107 PGA for fiscal year 2018 in the amount of $581,555.00 to be used for Preventative Maintenance for the City of Laredo Transit Department. XI. ADJOURNMENT
Jan 24, 2018 Special City Council
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:15 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 Council Member Charlie San Miguel (Part 1 of 2)
3. Discussion with possible action to name the North end of North Central Park also known as Woodridge Park after WWII Veteran and athletic standout Mr. John Valls.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez (Part 1 of 2)
3. Discussion with possible action to fund the Salon de la Fama Latino Americana del Deperte in the amount of $11,250.00, and any other matter incident thereto. Funding is available in the General Fund. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to rescind prior City Council action taken on October 2, 2017, regarding the motion unanimously approved by City Council to utilize the City property located south of the trailhead at North Central Park for a future Veterans memorial museum, and further requesting that staff consider an analysis of pros and cons including a cost analysis of other alternate sites that have been discussed such as the Laredo Community College Fort McIntosh Campus, the former Air Force Base area, and the Farias home located at 409 San Bernardo Avenue and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23 "Parks and Leisure Services" by repealing section 23-8 "Prohibition regarding child sex offender in child safety zone" and replacing with a new section "Prohibition regarding sex offender in safety zone;" amending section 23-9 "Enforcement procedures" to restrict the activities of registered sex offenders who have committed crimes against children as well as adults; and providing for the following: findings of fact, penalty for violation, savings, severability, repealer, publication, and an effective date. 2. Amending Ordinance 2017-0-108 by reinstating the original terms of the agreement between the City of Laredo and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the rental of office space at 1300 Matamoros. The emergency abatement, remediation, and reconstruction was satisfactorily completed on October 25, 2017 and the facility was released to the United States Postal Service for the continuation of their normal business operations. The United States Postal Service will provide a retroactive payment from October 26, 2017 to December 31, 2017 with the normal monthly rate of $8,000.00 dollars. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, Section 19-360 (parking meters) by adding subsection (d) and amending section 19-362 by adding subsection (f) to authorize the City Manager to waive or reduce parking fees for parking meters and city-owned parking lots for special events on a case-by-case basis when deemed in the best interest of the city; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 4. Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article II, (SEWER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL), Division 1 (GENERALLY) section 31-16 (Definitions) by adding new and revised definitions; and by deleting DIVISION 5 Sections 31-97 through 31-101; creating DIVISION 6 (Industrial and High Strength Waste) Sections 31-106 through 31-112; moving contents of Sections 31-97 (Industrial waste cost recovery charges -payment and agreement required.) to 31-106, 31-98 (Same-Agreements) to 31-107, 31-99 (Same -Schedule of charges.) to 31-108, 31-100 (Same -Adjustment of charges) to 31-109, and 31-101 (Revenues; disposition.) to 31-110; amending Sections 31-106 (Industrial and High Strength Waste Surcharge) by adding the purpose and application; and amending Section 31-108 (Schedule of Charges) by correcting the surcharge formula for excessive Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) loading, amending sampling and billing procedures; deleting the contents of 31-101 (Revenues; disposition.); providing for severability; providing for repeal law in conflict clause; providing for publication; providing for an effective date. This Ordinance will be effective on October 1, 2018.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 5. 2018-0-001 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents to convey the "Surface Only" of 3002 Anna Street in the amount of $126,818.00 to Mr. Pedro Venegas, the sole bidder through recently published public land sale. The vacant tract of land contains 69,440 square feet (1.594 acres) more or less, and identified as all of block number seven hundred twelve (712), in the Western Division, of the City of Laredo, recorded in the map records of Webb County. 6. 2018-0-002 Ratifying the execution of the contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,256.00 for a total of $178,721.00 and a cash match of $22,507.00 for a total award amount of $201,228.00, and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Registered Nurse II, R38 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. (AS AMENDED) 9. 2018-0-005 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Program and to add twelve (12) police cadet full time equivalent employee (FTE) positions. The City of Laredo will utilize this funding to hire twelve (12) new police officers for a period of three years. The 2017 Cops Hiring Program (CHP) grant provides a maximum federal share of $125,000.00 per officer position of the approved entry level salaries and fringe benefits of each newly hired and/or rehired full-time sworn career law enforcement officer over the three-year (36-month) grant period. Funding is available under the Special Police Fund - COPS Hiring Program. 11. 2018-0-007 Amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(c) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Student Transportation Service Program Fare Schedule; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Proposed Fee Schedule for Fix Route Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.00 Proposed Fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.00 12. 2018-0-008 An Ordinance Approving the Project and Financing Plan for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown Area); and providing an effective date. 13. 2018-0-009 Amending Chapter 23, Parks and Leisure Services, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow the City Manager to waive or reduce park rental fees for facility use of Uni-Trade Stadium as set out in Ordinance 2017-0-135 on a case by case basis when it is deemed in the best interest of the City; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; and providing an effective date.
2018-0-003 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Bail Bonding or Bail Bond Person Services to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date.
2018-0-004 Amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Loans Personal/ Installment/ (other than banks) Consumer Finance to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date
2018-0-006 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending section 19-360, Parking Meters, by adding subsection 19-360(a)(3)(a) Convent and Matamoros parking meter lot hourly rate of three dollars ($3.00) and amending subsections 19-362 (c)(1) and (d), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, extending the boundary from Sta. Maria to Main and removing the parking lease rate for downtown employees of forty dollars ($40.00) for parking lots located within the area bounded adjacent to Matamoros on the North, Water on the south, San Bernardo Ave. on the east, and Main Avenue on the west, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the Veteran Employment Preference Policy Pilot Program.
15. Discussion with possible action on Temporary License Agreements between City of Laredo and Youth Sports Associations and any other matters incident thereto. 17. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action as it relates to the Landfill Gas to Energy Project and related matters thereto.
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when 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/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. 18. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd. and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78040; in the 111 th District Court, Webb Texas, Laredo Division; more commonly known as the Carranco property; and return to open session for possible action. 19. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation in light of the findings that were submitted by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool regarding the issues with the two water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli
1. Discussion with possible action to begin construction on a real time crime center and to incorporate the four corners plan into same and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonazalez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action to pursue the immigrants rights sculpture for the four Blocks. 3. Discussion with possible action on the possibility of the City of Laredo participating in litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors that market and distribute opioids, and hiring a law firm to represent and prosecute on behalf of the City any legal claims arising out of the manufacturers' and distributors' fraudulent and negligent marketing and distribution of opioids, and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on dedicating the following city buildings/parks contingent on approval by the Facility Naming and Recognition Commission; and any other matters incident thereto. • Maryland Toddler Park to Coach Luciano "Butch" Flores Park • Ochoa/Sanchez Park to Dr. Martha E. Villarreal Park • K. Tarver Recreation Center to Margarito Benavides Recreation Center • Bartlett Dog Park to Dr. Sandra Leyendecker Dog Park 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the City of Laredo Municipal Water Park and requesting staff re-seek RFP's and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez) 3. Discussion with possible action to instruct City staff to design sidewalks for the following subdivisions to include bidding out the project; and any other matters incident thereto. • Buenavista Subdivision (to include E. Travis St., E. San Jose St., E. Montgomery St., E. Ash St., and N. Buenavista Ave.) • Retama Park Subdivision (to include Allende St., E. Taylor St., E. Ryan St., E. Eistetter St., Maryland Ave., Logan St., Tilden Ave., Hendricks Ave., and McClelland Ave.)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma (Part 1 of 2)
1. Discussion with possible action to modify trash pick up days to two per week and change recycling pickup schedule and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt (Part 1 of 2)
1. Discussion and possible action to allow food trucks and food vendors to operate in all city parks.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel (Part 2 of 2)
1. Discussion with possible action to regulate all referendums involving the expenditures of monies to include a monetary cap so as to prevent City Council from writing a blank check, by way of ordinance in the interim, and/or to be finalized via City Charter. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 2. Discussion with possible action on the future use of City building on 510 E. Del Mar Blvd., formerly Fire Station No. 8.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma (Part 2 of 2)
2. Discussion with possible action directing staff to take into account the Comprehensive Plan into all plats and zone changes when making recommendations. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 3. Discussion with possible action to authorize improvements to the Chaparral park including a walking/jogging trail and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt (Part 2 of 2)
2. Discussion and possible action to modify the Street Pavement Ordinance pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Technical Review Board and the new home buyers. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the status of the Xeriscape Ordinance.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.
Discussion with possible action on the status and update of the 86th Annual Border Olympics Event.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez
Discussion with possible action on the Sue's MX Motocross Event in Laredo, TX scheduled on Sunday, January 28, 2018, and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez (Part 2 of 2)
1. Consideration to authorize the installation of one (1) speed hump along Musser St., between Arkansas Ave and Lousiana Ave., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed hump, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy. Funding is available in District Ill Priority Fund in the amount of $2,000.00. 2. Discussion and possible action to reconsider action taken regarding the passage of the City's Brush Collection Service ordinance; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., Council Member Charlie San Miguel, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 20. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) State Urban Grant No. STATE-U-2017-LAREDO-00107 PGA for fiscal year 2018 in the amount of $581,555.00 to be used for Preventative Maintenance for the City of Laredo Transit Department. XI. ADJOURNMENT