Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognizing the Laredo Cheer Factory for placing 1st place five times during this season's national competition. 2. Recognizing the students from Milton Elementary School, Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary School, and Ligarde Elementary School for their recent accomplishment as contributing authors of the book "A Visitor's Guide to Sumpkinville" by author Carmen Andersen. Their book is currently being sold on Amazon and bookstores throughout the country. As contributing authors, the young students will receive royalties from all book sales. 3. Recognizing the City of Laredo Mountain Bike Team for their achievements during the 2018 State NICA competition. 4. Acknowledging the effort of the Rio Grande International Study Center in organizing a multi-faceted 2018 Earth Day Celebration for Laredo, and recognizing key individuals from the various festivities that included: #NoPlasticStraw/#DiaSinPopote Campaign, Campus Art Contest with Recycled Materials, Laredo Kayak Race, and a Festival at Lake Casa Blanca that featured more than 25 interactive eco-stations and eco-games.
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 and possible action on recommendations by the Fine Arts and Culture Commission of mural proposals under the Mural Arts Grant Program. Funding is available in the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Fund.
MOTIONS (Supplemental Agenda) 1. Motion to extend the deadline for the submission of requests for annexation (voluntary annexation) to May 21, 2018.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action relating to Mud Run Event on Saturday, June 9, 2018 and services to be provided by 3 Fly Enterprises, LLC dba Skydive San Marcos and authorization for the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement with 3 Fly Enterprises, LLC. Mud Run event and tandem skydive by Mayor Pro Tempore, Charlie San Miguel, to occur at North Central Park. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B1
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to repeal Ordinance 2009-O-173 pertaining to the civil adjudication of parking offenses thereby declaring these respective violations as Class C Misdemeanors, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B2
Discussion with possible action to call for a Special Meeting for the purpose of a City Charter Review; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B3
Discussion with possible action to create and establish a Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program for current City employees; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to go out for RFQ's for the design and construction of a public concrete Skate Park to be located at 10202 International Blvd (North Central Park) at the intersection of Woodridge Dr. named after John Vails WWII Veteran, and any other matters incident thereto.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo PONY Association to host/sponsor the 2018 PONY South Zone World Series Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament to be held July 17-22 (allowing for one inclement weather contingency day). LPA will be responsible to cover all the costs associated with the umpires estimated at $30,000.00; LPA will be responsible for incidental tournament expenses including meals and refreshments for tournament directors and umpires; the City is responsible for providing the following softball fields: Base Community Sports Complex, Independence Hills Regional Park, M. E. Benavides Sports Complex, Uni-Trade Baseball Stadium (as an alternate, if needed), Slaughter, Dryden, St. James Community Baseball fields (as an alternate, if needed). In addition to the use of the fields, the City will provide 15 hotel rooms for out of town umpires for an estimated amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and up to thirty hotel rooms for Directors and PONY Officials for an anticipated amount of $33,000.00. The City will pay LPA a Tournament Director fee of $125.00 per team for 100 teams not to exceed $12,500.00; this includes the cost of all awards and licensing fees for the use of the photographer and the use of all PONY Baseball and Softball marks and/or names for the Tournament. The City will host and cover site visit expenses, including lodging, meals and transportation in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 directly related to the planning of this tournament. These expenditures total an estimated $60,500.00. Furthermore, the contract includes in-kind services in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for parking, softball field maintenance, traffic management, opening ceremonies facility, inspection services, street closures, police and paramedic services, and overall tournament facilitation, for a total contractual amount not to exceed $191,000.00. It is anticipated that over 100 teams will participate from throughout the South West United States and between 8,000-10,000 team members and visitors will be in our city during this tournament. Funding is available in the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau; Parks and Leisure Services; Police; Fire; Traffic Safety; Solid Waste; Health; and other departments, as needed, FY 2017-2018 department budgets for facilitation of tournament tasks.
COMMUNICATIONS Presentation for this year's Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Dusty TRON NASA robotics team and their robot that will be used in the 2018 NASA robotic mining competition. This competition will include 54 universities from all over the United States, and the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is one of two teams from the State of Texas to be invited.
Presentation by Discroll Health Plan & Texas A&M Colonias Program on the 5th Annual UISD & LISD Back to School Health Fair.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 1153, Eastern Division, located at 712 Malinche Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). ZC-34-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change.Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.8928 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Riverhill Loop & West of Nogal Avenue, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-30-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 through 7, Block 1070, Eastern Division, and the Northeast corner of Lot 3, and 4, Block 1006, Eastern Division, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-33-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Article I, Section 31-3(a) deleting exemptions for tracts with prior water system improvement expenditures; amending section 31-3(b)3 of the code of ordinances requiring developers pay water and sewer treatment fees equivalent to those required by the annexation ordinance; adding section 31-3(b)6 requiring industrial purpose developers apply to city council for approval of their industrial purpose development in order to obtain water services; amending sections 31-4 to provide for service charges consistent with sections 31-138.1.2 and 31-102; and deleting section 31-6 (refunds to persons sixty five years of age and older). Amending Chapter 31, Article III, Division 1, Section 31-113 to specify plumbing permit required and adding requirement of annexation; deleting section 31-115 same-failure of waterworks to connect deemed misdemeanor; deleting Section 31-116. same-failure of owner to connect deemed a misdemeanor; renumbering of section 31-117 as 31 -115; and renumbering section 31-118 as 31-116 (reserved).
EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 58. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with Legal Counsel on contemplated litigation relating to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Staff report by Xavier Villalon, SMG Manager, on the Laredo Energy Arena performance through the first six months of FY18.
Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to a proposed refunding bond issuance. The bonds under consideration to be refunded include the 2009 "B" Certificates of Obligation and the 2009 "D" Combination Tax Waterworks & Sewer Revenue Certificates of Obligation.
Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Roberto Vedia.
STAFF REPORTS 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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Mr. Julio Mendez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Ruby Hernandez to the Border Area Nutrition Council. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Dr. Selena Stuart to the Border Area Nutrition Council. 4. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Richard Norton to the Board of Adjustments.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 5. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances to modify the licensing and regulatory process for amusement redemption machine establishments and amusement redemption machines within the city by providing clarification on definitions, application, registration, renewal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; and establishing new rules and regulations for amusement redemption machine establishments; amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.65.15, Highway Commercial District, and Section 24.65.16, Light Manufacturing District, by changing the hours of operation of amusement redemption machine establishments; providing for a penalty; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Hamilton Housing Partners, LTD for approximately two hundred square feet of the parking lot located at 1300 Matamoros for the purpose of providing a garbage container space to service the Hamilton Apartments. The term of the lease is for five (5) years with an option to renew for another one (1), five (5) year term and beginning June 1, 2018 with a monthly rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,000.00 for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO District VI Priority Funds.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 5. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances to modify the licensing and regulatory process for amusement redemption machine establishments and amusement redemption machines within the city by providing clarification on definitions, application, registration, renewal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; and establishing new rules and regulations for amusement redemption machine establishments; amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.65.15, Highway Commercial District, and Section 24.65.16, Light Manufacturing District, by changing the hours of operation of amusement redemption machine establishments; providing for a penalty; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Hamilton Housing Partners, LTD for approximately two hundred square feet of the parking lot located at 1300 Matamoros for the purpose of providing a garbage container space to service the Hamilton Apartments. The term of the lease is for five (5) years with an option to renew for another one (1), five (5) year term and beginning June 1, 2018 with a monthly rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 7. 2018-O-057 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Capital Improvement Fund FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $125,000.00 from Webb County as specified in the lease agreement for the construction and paving of the parking lots at the Cedar complex in proximity to the Community Action Center (Fernando Salinas Community Center). Funds from Webb County are to be released in lump sum to begin the construction project. 8. 2018-O-061 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2018 Airport Construction Fund budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,800,000.00. Revenues are from a Transfer In from the Capital Improvements Fund. The expenditures will be for various airport improvement projects, including reconstruction of Phase 12 and 13 of the cargo apron area project. 9. 2018-O-062 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.9264 acres, (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located at 900 LF South of Aquero Blvd. & West of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); provided for publication and effective date. ZC-31-2018 District VII 10. 2018-O-063 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.7267 acres, (further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located at 1,200 LF South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-32-2018 District VII 11. 2018-O-064 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 9 and 10, less the North 6' of Lot 9, Block 86, Western Division, located at 318 & 320 Iturbide St., from B-1 (Limited Business District) for Lot 9, and B-3 (Community Business District) for Lot 10, to CBD (Central Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-29-2018 District VIII 12. 2018-O-065 Amending Ordinance 2016-O-005 which provides for the rental rate structure for all properties managed through the City of Laredo's - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program. This amendment increases the monthly rental fee amounts for residential and multi-family units effective October 1, 2018 in the amount of $25.00 per month and an annual monthly increase of $25.00 in fiscal years 2019 and 2020. It is necessary to increase the existing monthly rental rates in order to cover additional operational costs associated with maintenance, repair and improvements of current dwellings and new acquisitions. The deposit amounts for all new tenants on or after October 1, 2018 will be established at the same rate as the rental amount; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 13. 2018-O-066 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with New Vision Community Church, for the purpose of operating and managing a small scale food market/pantry for food distribution located at 1210 Matamoros, Suite #4 & #5, situated on property described as a portion of S49.6' of the E25.6' of W35.5' of LOT 2, BLK 73, situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas for approximately 1,745 square feet, for a term of eighteen (18) months beginning May 8, 2018, at an annual rate of one dollar ($1) and contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements. The contract may be extended for one additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. 14. 2018-O-067An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending section 1 of Ordinance 2018-O-040 of the City of Laredo to amend the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 as approved by the Department of State Health Services, and removing one (1) Health Educator II, R32, which was approved in 2018-O-040 to conduct outreach, education and health promotion for maternal child health services and providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 15. 2018-O-068 An Ordinance adopting unanimous settlement agreement, setting rates and establishing tariffs for the provision of natural gas service by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Company within the City of Laredo; declaring this ordinance to be a final determination of rates; requiring acceptance by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Company of the rates prescribed herein; and establishing an effective date. Approval of the Ordinance will result in a $3.0 million decrease in CenterPoint's annual revenues. This is a $3.5 million reduction to the $490,778.00 increase requested by CenterPoint in its Errata to its Statement of Intent. The Settlement Agreement also increases the residential monthly customer charge to $19.00, and approves the recovery of reasonable rate case expenses. Under the agreement, new rates would go into effect on May 22, 2018.
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. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 16. 2018-R-21 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $20,328.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. The grant period will begin May 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Grant is 100% funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 17. 2018-R-47 Ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo International Airport Police & Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the MOU between the Laredo International Airport Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI); and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents resulting from the MOU for the purposes of reimbursing costs incurred by the Laredo International Airport Police in providing resources to joint operations/task forces. MOU terms shall be for an indefinite duration period; MOUs may be terminated by any party upon written notice; and may be amended only upon the mutual written consent of the parties. 18. 2018-R-56 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,243,814.00 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of equipment and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 19. 2018-R-60 Accepting the conveyance of a 0.019 acre utility easement for a sanitary sewer lift station from West Laredo, Ltd. Said utility easement being located in the Pinto Valle Industrial Park Phase I, situated in Webb County Texas; being more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit "A". Being a tract of land containing 0.019 acres, more or less, situated in survey 1542, porcion 3, abstract 233, and being out of lot 1, block 1, Pinto Valle Industrial Park Phase I, recorded in volume 10, pages 19-22 of the Webb County plat records. 20. 2018-R-61 Accepting the conveyance of a 0.237 acre utility easement for a water pumping and water storage facility from West Laredo Investments, Ltd. Said utility easement being more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit "A". Being a tract of land containing 0.237 acres, more or less, out of a 1,359.38 acre tract, more or less, situated in survey 1542, abstract 530, porcion 1, abstract 231, porcion 2, abstract 232, porcion 3, abstract 233, recorded in volume 1385, 645-648, deed records of Webb County, Texas. 21. 2018-R-62 Ratifying the execution of a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department to continue targeted evidence-based community systems and environmental change strategies that address one or more of the eight (8) Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) priorities to improve healthier outcomes for chronic diseases in particular for heart and stroke disease prevention, improve access to health care, promote physical activity, healthier nutrition and injury prevention for the term period from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 22. 2018-R-65 Resolution by the City of Laredo supporting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Homeless Assistance Programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. XI (b) MOTIONS 23. Consideration for approval to award a contract to O'Connor Engineering & Science, Inc., (OES), Laredo, TX for asbestos abatement and consulting services of three buildings at the Laredo International Airport in the total amount of $91,400.00. Funding is available in the Airport Operations Fund. 24. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the law firm, Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza, for the purpose of providing representation regarding claims arising out of the construction and design of El Pico Water Treatment Plant in accordance with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Litigation Handling Guidelines. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) for the purpose of jointly pursuing claims related to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. The agreement shall provide that litigation expenses and settlement proceeds will be split equally between the City and TMLIRP, and that either party may terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice . 26. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 2017 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $91,898.00 to supplement ongoing projects at Ochoa Sanchez Park ($30,632.00) and De Llano Park ($30,632.00) and San Ignacio Soccer Fields Park Improvements ($30,634.00) as a new project. These projects are proposed to be funded through the use of fund balances from the 2016 Community Development Administration activity ($61,264.00) and 2016 Code Enforcement activity ($30,634.00). 27. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo's International Airport Compatibility Program, to award a contract for Sound Insulation Service to Northeast Noise Abatement Corporation of Warwick, Rl in the amount of $613,000.00. Sound Insulation improvements will be performed on 21 Units to meet Federal Aviation Administration acceptable sound insulation limits. Funding is available through FAA Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) Grant # 81. 28. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Runway Re-Designation as complete; approval of change order no. 1 to add forty-nine (49) calendar days to the construction contract time; release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $25,925.00 to Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $259,250.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund - FAA Grant No. 84. 29. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,000.00 for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO District VI Priority Funds. 30. Authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the design and construction of a 12-feet wide trail approximately 6,200 feet long from Eden Lane on the East, parallel to the north side of the AEP Easement, and to connect to Candlewood on the west and onto Springfield Avenue at an approximate cost of $222,000.00 and subject to obtaining a public use easement. Funding is available in the District VII Priority Funds - 2016 Tax-T/E CO. Issue. 31. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $116,138.81 for preparation of a Design Analysis Report for the construction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Facilities to include a Border Federal Integrated Training (B-FIT) Center and a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Air and Marine Facilities located at the Laredo International Airport. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be executed in the very near future between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and City of Laredo to identify the responsibility of each agency for this project. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 33. Consideration to approve addendum No.1 to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Houston, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $115,460.00 for updates to the design, utilities coordination, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, street lighting conduit, sidewalk improvements, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction services for the Flores Street Drainage and Utility Improvements - Phase II. New contract total will be $269,285.00. Preliminary and design work is to be approximately one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Funding is available in the Environmental Services 2016 CO and Utilities Sewer Bond. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a joint funding agreement with U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) to install two stream monitoring stations at Zacate Creek and Jacaman Road and Manadas Creek and Bristol Street in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, with the City providing funding of $70,571.00 and USGS $19,429.00. Stations will provide real-time data on rainfall, stream stage, soil moisture and camera feeds to Fire, EMS, Traffic, and Environmental personnel during rain events. Purchase and installation of equipment will be through USGS. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. 35. Consideration to authorize the City of Laredo to issue a Letter of Approval to Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP to provide ambulance service within the corporate limits of the City in a non-emergency capacity and to use "Laredo" as part of their business name. Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP is eligible to provide basic service and (1) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will not interfere with or adversely affect the provision of emergency medical services by the licensed emergency medical services providers operating in the municipality; (2) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will remedy an existing provider shortage that cannot be resolved through the use of the licensed emergency medical services providers operating in the municipality; and (3) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will not cause an oversupply of licensed emergency medical services providers in the municipality in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Section 773.0573 (b)(1-3). Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP will not be providing 911 emergency services for the City of Laredo. However, if necessary the Fire Chief may call upon them for mutual aid upon disaster conditions. 36. Authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of three (3) 2019 Ford Focus 5DR Hatchback vehicles from Silsbee Ford for $54,358.50. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications Budget. 37. Consideration to ratify award to Netsync Network Solutions, Houston, TX with hub in McAllen, TX, in the total amount of $70,553.06 for technology hardware upgrades and improvements for four Laredo Public Library locations. The Library is currently eligible for 80% discount under the e-Rate Program; this contract adheres to both the Federal e-Rate and local procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library's operational budget. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playground, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Robert De Llano Park in the amount of $94,406.10. This purchase is utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program; contract 512-16. Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant. 39. Consideration to award contract FY18-051 to Redline Architecture, LLC and Hickey Pena Architects to provide professional design services, surveys, testing, and preparation of plans and specifications for single-family residential projects for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one (1) additional year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. The two companies selected will be rotated. It is estimated that four (4) design projects will be undertaken annually dependent on funding availability, contract will be between approved homeowners and the selected architects. It is estimated the annual combined design costs for these services will not exceed $50,000.00. Funding is available thru the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program via Community Development Block Grant funds. 40. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-046 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department to the following vendors: 1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for annual amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2) Fleet Pride Inc., Laredo, TX, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3) O'Reily Auto Parts, Springfield, MO, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be extended for two, one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 41. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY17-034 with Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $100,000.00 for repair services for the City's automated side and rear loader trucks. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of four possible extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The City shall provide the parts. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 42. Consideration to award contract FY18-050 to the sole bidder Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount $142,404.45 for the purchase of one (1) medium duty cab/over rear loader for the Solid Waste Services Department. This truck shall be utilized for garbage pickup in the downtown area. Funding is available in the 2017 Solid Waste Property Finance Contractual Obligations Fund. 43. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair services for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the fourth of five extension periods. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Funds. 44. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-054 to the sole bidder AGPRO of Texas, Weslaco, Texas in an amount up to $115,000.00 for repairs to the City's John Deere heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for two additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 45. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-055 to the sole bidder Mechanical Shop of Laredo, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for two additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 46. Consideration to reject all bids received for FY17-058 for the a Document Management System for the City of Laredo - City Secretary's Office. The bids received, were thoroughly evaluated and pricing was deemed to be well over the estimated budget. There is no financial impact on this motion. 48. Refund of property tax in the amount of $783.38 payable to D.C.B., LTD due to an overpayment. Tax account # 964-30023-150. 49. Consideration to authorize the purchase six (6) 2018 Chevrolet Colorado midsize trucks in the total amount of $149,044.00 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles for units that have already reached their useful life. All the trucks will be assigned to the Building Department for operational use. Funding is available through 2014 PPFCOs. 50. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Summit Building & Design, Laredo.Texas in the amount of $1,060,000.00 for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 51. Accepting the Water Line Replacement for Lane Street from Stone Avenue to Smith Avenue Project and authorizing change order # 1, in the credit amount of $5,559.56 and releasing the final payment in the amount of $100,118.07 which is 5% retainage of the project final amount, to ALTUS Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas. The final contract amount is $2,002,361.30 and the contract time is two hundred and sixteen (216) working days. The change order is due to a credit based on actual quantities in place. Funding is available in the 2016 Waterworks Revenue Bond. 52. Consideration to approve a change order in the amount of $5,260.00 and additional 5 calendar days to Romo Contractors, LLC Laredo TX for the construction of the Steel Deck Truck Scale. The total contract amount with this change order is $134,260.00 with a completion period of 185 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder for the CDBG Ponderosa Park Improvements Shade Structure - District V Project with a construction contract time of ninety (90) 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 August 2018. Award to contractor to be announced at the City Council Meeting. Sealed bids will be publicly opened, read, and taken under advisement Friday, May 4, 2018. Funding is available in the 2017 CDBG Grant.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 59. Ratifying the award of a contract for the purchase of three (3) Paratransit Vans for the El Lift Division in the amount of $296,869.23 utilizing the TXSMARTBUY Cooperative Contract Pricing with Creative Bus Sales from Irving, Texas. Funding is available in the Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Grant #TX-2017-066-00. The required 15% local match for the grant will be funded by Transit Sales Tax. 60. Approving the selection by the Third Party Advisory Committee of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit to the Federal Transit Administration all necessary documents resulting from said Funding Program. The FY 2017 Call for Projects received two (2) completed applications. The Third Party Advisory Committee recommends for the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Committee's selection and award of Bethany House in the amount of $63,774.00 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $103,550.00 and authorizing the City Manager and staff to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FTA applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on the Viva Laredo Neighborhood Action Plan for Districts 3 and 4, to include any available funding sources, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps between Lamar Middle School and Ryan Elementary School, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District III Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action regarding implementing a permit approval process for amusement rides, including inflatable bounce houses, within the City limits in accordance with State law requirements. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tern pore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $8,000.00. a. (1) Speed hump on Lago Del Valle between Concord Hills and Monticello Ave $2,000.00; b. (1) Speed hump on Monticello Ave, between Marble Falls and Lago Del Valle $2,000.00; c. (1) Speed hump on Marlin Dr., between Corvina and Pargo Dr. $2,000.00, and d. (1) Speed hump on Espada Dr., between Corvina and Pargo Dr. $2,000.00. 2. Discussion with possible action to purchase and replace (105) "STOP" signs, street name signs and poles in the Royal Oaks, Las Misiones and Concord Hills subdivisions for approximately $100,000.000 using Disctrict ii Priority Funds.
Discussion with possible action to install sidewalks on Sandman from Bartlett to Calton and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on status of usage of vacant or unoccupied Downtown lots owned by the City.
Discussion with possible action to build a Bikers rest area at the Shiloh Extreme Bike Trial to include a concrete slab picnic table, roof cover, water fountain, and to name this rest area Laredo Cycling Association Pit Stop, and any other matters incident thereto.
E. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $4,000.00. a. (2) Speed humps on Johnson Dr. between Reagan Dr. and Bismark St. $4,000.00 XVI. ADJOURN
May 07, 2018 City Council
Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognizing the Laredo Cheer Factory for placing 1st place five times during this season's national competition. 2. Recognizing the students from Milton Elementary School, Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary School, and Ligarde Elementary School for their recent accomplishment as contributing authors of the book "A Visitor's Guide to Sumpkinville" by author Carmen Andersen. Their book is currently being sold on Amazon and bookstores throughout the country. As contributing authors, the young students will receive royalties from all book sales. 3. Recognizing the City of Laredo Mountain Bike Team for their achievements during the 2018 State NICA competition. 4. Acknowledging the effort of the Rio Grande International Study Center in organizing a multi-faceted 2018 Earth Day Celebration for Laredo, and recognizing key individuals from the various festivities that included: #NoPlasticStraw/#DiaSinPopote Campaign, Campus Art Contest with Recycled Materials, Laredo Kayak Race, and a Festival at Lake Casa Blanca that featured more than 25 interactive eco-stations and eco-games.
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 and possible action on recommendations by the Fine Arts and Culture Commission of mural proposals under the Mural Arts Grant Program. Funding is available in the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Fund.
MOTIONS (Supplemental Agenda) 1. Motion to extend the deadline for the submission of requests for annexation (voluntary annexation) to May 21, 2018.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action relating to Mud Run Event on Saturday, June 9, 2018 and services to be provided by 3 Fly Enterprises, LLC dba Skydive San Marcos and authorization for the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement with 3 Fly Enterprises, LLC. Mud Run event and tandem skydive by Mayor Pro Tempore, Charlie San Miguel, to occur at North Central Park. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B1
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to repeal Ordinance 2009-O-173 pertaining to the civil adjudication of parking offenses thereby declaring these respective violations as Class C Misdemeanors, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B2
Discussion with possible action to call for a Special Meeting for the purpose of a City Charter Review; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II B3
Discussion with possible action to create and establish a Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program for current City employees; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to go out for RFQ's for the design and construction of a public concrete Skate Park to be located at 10202 International Blvd (North Central Park) at the intersection of Woodridge Dr. named after John Vails WWII Veteran, and any other matters incident thereto.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo PONY Association to host/sponsor the 2018 PONY South Zone World Series Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament to be held July 17-22 (allowing for one inclement weather contingency day). LPA will be responsible to cover all the costs associated with the umpires estimated at $30,000.00; LPA will be responsible for incidental tournament expenses including meals and refreshments for tournament directors and umpires; the City is responsible for providing the following softball fields: Base Community Sports Complex, Independence Hills Regional Park, M. E. Benavides Sports Complex, Uni-Trade Baseball Stadium (as an alternate, if needed), Slaughter, Dryden, St. James Community Baseball fields (as an alternate, if needed). In addition to the use of the fields, the City will provide 15 hotel rooms for out of town umpires for an estimated amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and up to thirty hotel rooms for Directors and PONY Officials for an anticipated amount of $33,000.00. The City will pay LPA a Tournament Director fee of $125.00 per team for 100 teams not to exceed $12,500.00; this includes the cost of all awards and licensing fees for the use of the photographer and the use of all PONY Baseball and Softball marks and/or names for the Tournament. The City will host and cover site visit expenses, including lodging, meals and transportation in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 directly related to the planning of this tournament. These expenditures total an estimated $60,500.00. Furthermore, the contract includes in-kind services in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for parking, softball field maintenance, traffic management, opening ceremonies facility, inspection services, street closures, police and paramedic services, and overall tournament facilitation, for a total contractual amount not to exceed $191,000.00. It is anticipated that over 100 teams will participate from throughout the South West United States and between 8,000-10,000 team members and visitors will be in our city during this tournament. Funding is available in the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau; Parks and Leisure Services; Police; Fire; Traffic Safety; Solid Waste; Health; and other departments, as needed, FY 2017-2018 department budgets for facilitation of tournament tasks.
COMMUNICATIONS Presentation for this year's Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Dusty TRON NASA robotics team and their robot that will be used in the 2018 NASA robotic mining competition. This competition will include 54 universities from all over the United States, and the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is one of two teams from the State of Texas to be invited.
Presentation by Discroll Health Plan & Texas A&M Colonias Program on the 5th Annual UISD & LISD Back to School Health Fair.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 1153, Eastern Division, located at 712 Malinche Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). ZC-34-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change.Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.8928 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Riverhill Loop & West of Nogal Avenue, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-30-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 through 7, Block 1070, Eastern Division, and the Northeast corner of Lot 3, and 4, Block 1006, Eastern Division, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-33-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Article I, Section 31-3(a) deleting exemptions for tracts with prior water system improvement expenditures; amending section 31-3(b)3 of the code of ordinances requiring developers pay water and sewer treatment fees equivalent to those required by the annexation ordinance; adding section 31-3(b)6 requiring industrial purpose developers apply to city council for approval of their industrial purpose development in order to obtain water services; amending sections 31-4 to provide for service charges consistent with sections 31-138.1.2 and 31-102; and deleting section 31-6 (refunds to persons sixty five years of age and older). Amending Chapter 31, Article III, Division 1, Section 31-113 to specify plumbing permit required and adding requirement of annexation; deleting section 31-115 same-failure of waterworks to connect deemed misdemeanor; deleting Section 31-116. same-failure of owner to connect deemed a misdemeanor; renumbering of section 31-117 as 31 -115; and renumbering section 31-118 as 31-116 (reserved).
EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 58. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with Legal Counsel on contemplated litigation relating to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Staff report by Xavier Villalon, SMG Manager, on the Laredo Energy Arena performance through the first six months of FY18.
Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to a proposed refunding bond issuance. The bonds under consideration to be refunded include the 2009 "B" Certificates of Obligation and the 2009 "D" Combination Tax Waterworks & Sewer Revenue Certificates of Obligation.
Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Roberto Vedia.
STAFF REPORTS 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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Mr. Julio Mendez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Ruby Hernandez to the Border Area Nutrition Council. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Dr. Selena Stuart to the Border Area Nutrition Council. 4. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Richard Norton to the Board of Adjustments.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 5. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances to modify the licensing and regulatory process for amusement redemption machine establishments and amusement redemption machines within the city by providing clarification on definitions, application, registration, renewal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; and establishing new rules and regulations for amusement redemption machine establishments; amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.65.15, Highway Commercial District, and Section 24.65.16, Light Manufacturing District, by changing the hours of operation of amusement redemption machine establishments; providing for a penalty; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Hamilton Housing Partners, LTD for approximately two hundred square feet of the parking lot located at 1300 Matamoros for the purpose of providing a garbage container space to service the Hamilton Apartments. The term of the lease is for five (5) years with an option to renew for another one (1), five (5) year term and beginning June 1, 2018 with a monthly rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,000.00 for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO District VI Priority Funds.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 5. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances to modify the licensing and regulatory process for amusement redemption machine establishments and amusement redemption machines within the city by providing clarification on definitions, application, registration, renewal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; and establishing new rules and regulations for amusement redemption machine establishments; amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.65.15, Highway Commercial District, and Section 24.65.16, Light Manufacturing District, by changing the hours of operation of amusement redemption machine establishments; providing for a penalty; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Hamilton Housing Partners, LTD for approximately two hundred square feet of the parking lot located at 1300 Matamoros for the purpose of providing a garbage container space to service the Hamilton Apartments. The term of the lease is for five (5) years with an option to renew for another one (1), five (5) year term and beginning June 1, 2018 with a monthly rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 7. 2018-O-057 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Capital Improvement Fund FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $125,000.00 from Webb County as specified in the lease agreement for the construction and paving of the parking lots at the Cedar complex in proximity to the Community Action Center (Fernando Salinas Community Center). Funds from Webb County are to be released in lump sum to begin the construction project. 8. 2018-O-061 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2018 Airport Construction Fund budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,800,000.00. Revenues are from a Transfer In from the Capital Improvements Fund. The expenditures will be for various airport improvement projects, including reconstruction of Phase 12 and 13 of the cargo apron area project. 9. 2018-O-062 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.9264 acres, (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located at 900 LF South of Aquero Blvd. & West of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); provided for publication and effective date. ZC-31-2018 District VII 10. 2018-O-063 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.7267 acres, (further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located at 1,200 LF South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-32-2018 District VII 11. 2018-O-064 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 9 and 10, less the North 6' of Lot 9, Block 86, Western Division, located at 318 & 320 Iturbide St., from B-1 (Limited Business District) for Lot 9, and B-3 (Community Business District) for Lot 10, to CBD (Central Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-29-2018 District VIII 12. 2018-O-065 Amending Ordinance 2016-O-005 which provides for the rental rate structure for all properties managed through the City of Laredo's - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program. This amendment increases the monthly rental fee amounts for residential and multi-family units effective October 1, 2018 in the amount of $25.00 per month and an annual monthly increase of $25.00 in fiscal years 2019 and 2020. It is necessary to increase the existing monthly rental rates in order to cover additional operational costs associated with maintenance, repair and improvements of current dwellings and new acquisitions. The deposit amounts for all new tenants on or after October 1, 2018 will be established at the same rate as the rental amount; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 13. 2018-O-066 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with New Vision Community Church, for the purpose of operating and managing a small scale food market/pantry for food distribution located at 1210 Matamoros, Suite #4 & #5, situated on property described as a portion of S49.6' of the E25.6' of W35.5' of LOT 2, BLK 73, situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas for approximately 1,745 square feet, for a term of eighteen (18) months beginning May 8, 2018, at an annual rate of one dollar ($1) and contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements. The contract may be extended for one additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. 14. 2018-O-067An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending section 1 of Ordinance 2018-O-040 of the City of Laredo to amend the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 as approved by the Department of State Health Services, and removing one (1) Health Educator II, R32, which was approved in 2018-O-040 to conduct outreach, education and health promotion for maternal child health services and providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 15. 2018-O-068 An Ordinance adopting unanimous settlement agreement, setting rates and establishing tariffs for the provision of natural gas service by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Company within the City of Laredo; declaring this ordinance to be a final determination of rates; requiring acceptance by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Company of the rates prescribed herein; and establishing an effective date. Approval of the Ordinance will result in a $3.0 million decrease in CenterPoint's annual revenues. This is a $3.5 million reduction to the $490,778.00 increase requested by CenterPoint in its Errata to its Statement of Intent. The Settlement Agreement also increases the residential monthly customer charge to $19.00, and approves the recovery of reasonable rate case expenses. Under the agreement, new rates would go into effect on May 22, 2018.
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. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 16. 2018-R-21 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $20,328.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. The grant period will begin May 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Grant is 100% funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 17. 2018-R-47 Ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo International Airport Police & Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the MOU between the Laredo International Airport Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI); and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents resulting from the MOU for the purposes of reimbursing costs incurred by the Laredo International Airport Police in providing resources to joint operations/task forces. MOU terms shall be for an indefinite duration period; MOUs may be terminated by any party upon written notice; and may be amended only upon the mutual written consent of the parties. 18. 2018-R-56 Authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,243,814.00 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of equipment and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 19. 2018-R-60 Accepting the conveyance of a 0.019 acre utility easement for a sanitary sewer lift station from West Laredo, Ltd. Said utility easement being located in the Pinto Valle Industrial Park Phase I, situated in Webb County Texas; being more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit "A". Being a tract of land containing 0.019 acres, more or less, situated in survey 1542, porcion 3, abstract 233, and being out of lot 1, block 1, Pinto Valle Industrial Park Phase I, recorded in volume 10, pages 19-22 of the Webb County plat records. 20. 2018-R-61 Accepting the conveyance of a 0.237 acre utility easement for a water pumping and water storage facility from West Laredo Investments, Ltd. Said utility easement being more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit "A". Being a tract of land containing 0.237 acres, more or less, out of a 1,359.38 acre tract, more or less, situated in survey 1542, abstract 530, porcion 1, abstract 231, porcion 2, abstract 232, porcion 3, abstract 233, recorded in volume 1385, 645-648, deed records of Webb County, Texas. 21. 2018-R-62 Ratifying the execution of a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department to continue targeted evidence-based community systems and environmental change strategies that address one or more of the eight (8) Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) priorities to improve healthier outcomes for chronic diseases in particular for heart and stroke disease prevention, improve access to health care, promote physical activity, healthier nutrition and injury prevention for the term period from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 22. 2018-R-65 Resolution by the City of Laredo supporting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Homeless Assistance Programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. XI (b) MOTIONS 23. Consideration for approval to award a contract to O'Connor Engineering & Science, Inc., (OES), Laredo, TX for asbestos abatement and consulting services of three buildings at the Laredo International Airport in the total amount of $91,400.00. Funding is available in the Airport Operations Fund. 24. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the law firm, Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza, for the purpose of providing representation regarding claims arising out of the construction and design of El Pico Water Treatment Plant in accordance with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Litigation Handling Guidelines. 25. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) for the purpose of jointly pursuing claims related to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. The agreement shall provide that litigation expenses and settlement proceeds will be split equally between the City and TMLIRP, and that either party may terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice . 26. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 2017 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $91,898.00 to supplement ongoing projects at Ochoa Sanchez Park ($30,632.00) and De Llano Park ($30,632.00) and San Ignacio Soccer Fields Park Improvements ($30,634.00) as a new project. These projects are proposed to be funded through the use of fund balances from the 2016 Community Development Administration activity ($61,264.00) and 2016 Code Enforcement activity ($30,634.00). 27. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo's International Airport Compatibility Program, to award a contract for Sound Insulation Service to Northeast Noise Abatement Corporation of Warwick, Rl in the amount of $613,000.00. Sound Insulation improvements will be performed on 21 Units to meet Federal Aviation Administration acceptable sound insulation limits. Funding is available through FAA Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) Grant # 81. 28. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Runway Re-Designation as complete; approval of change order no. 1 to add forty-nine (49) calendar days to the construction contract time; release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $25,925.00 to Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $259,250.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund - FAA Grant No. 84. 29. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,000.00 for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO District VI Priority Funds. 30. Authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the design and construction of a 12-feet wide trail approximately 6,200 feet long from Eden Lane on the East, parallel to the north side of the AEP Easement, and to connect to Candlewood on the west and onto Springfield Avenue at an approximate cost of $222,000.00 and subject to obtaining a public use easement. Funding is available in the District VII Priority Funds - 2016 Tax-T/E CO. Issue. 31. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $116,138.81 for preparation of a Design Analysis Report for the construction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Facilities to include a Border Federal Integrated Training (B-FIT) Center and a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Air and Marine Facilities located at the Laredo International Airport. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be executed in the very near future between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and City of Laredo to identify the responsibility of each agency for this project. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 33. Consideration to approve addendum No.1 to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Houston, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $115,460.00 for updates to the design, utilities coordination, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, street lighting conduit, sidewalk improvements, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction services for the Flores Street Drainage and Utility Improvements - Phase II. New contract total will be $269,285.00. Preliminary and design work is to be approximately one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Funding is available in the Environmental Services 2016 CO and Utilities Sewer Bond. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a joint funding agreement with U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) to install two stream monitoring stations at Zacate Creek and Jacaman Road and Manadas Creek and Bristol Street in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, with the City providing funding of $70,571.00 and USGS $19,429.00. Stations will provide real-time data on rainfall, stream stage, soil moisture and camera feeds to Fire, EMS, Traffic, and Environmental personnel during rain events. Purchase and installation of equipment will be through USGS. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. 35. Consideration to authorize the City of Laredo to issue a Letter of Approval to Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP to provide ambulance service within the corporate limits of the City in a non-emergency capacity and to use "Laredo" as part of their business name. Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP is eligible to provide basic service and (1) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will not interfere with or adversely affect the provision of emergency medical services by the licensed emergency medical services providers operating in the municipality; (2) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will remedy an existing provider shortage that cannot be resolved through the use of the licensed emergency medical services providers operating in the municipality; and (3) the addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will not cause an oversupply of licensed emergency medical services providers in the municipality in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Section 773.0573 (b)(1-3). Laredo Hope Ambulance Service, LLP will not be providing 911 emergency services for the City of Laredo. However, if necessary the Fire Chief may call upon them for mutual aid upon disaster conditions. 36. Authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of three (3) 2019 Ford Focus 5DR Hatchback vehicles from Silsbee Ford for $54,358.50. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications Budget. 37. Consideration to ratify award to Netsync Network Solutions, Houston, TX with hub in McAllen, TX, in the total amount of $70,553.06 for technology hardware upgrades and improvements for four Laredo Public Library locations. The Library is currently eligible for 80% discount under the e-Rate Program; this contract adheres to both the Federal e-Rate and local procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library's operational budget. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playground, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Robert De Llano Park in the amount of $94,406.10. This purchase is utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program; contract 512-16. Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant. 39. Consideration to award contract FY18-051 to Redline Architecture, LLC and Hickey Pena Architects to provide professional design services, surveys, testing, and preparation of plans and specifications for single-family residential projects for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one (1) additional year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. The two companies selected will be rotated. It is estimated that four (4) design projects will be undertaken annually dependent on funding availability, contract will be between approved homeowners and the selected architects. It is estimated the annual combined design costs for these services will not exceed $50,000.00. Funding is available thru the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program via Community Development Block Grant funds. 40. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-046 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department to the following vendors: 1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for annual amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2) Fleet Pride Inc., Laredo, TX, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3) O'Reily Auto Parts, Springfield, MO, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be extended for two, one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 41. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY17-034 with Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $100,000.00 for repair services for the City's automated side and rear loader trucks. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of four possible extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The City shall provide the parts. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 42. Consideration to award contract FY18-050 to the sole bidder Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount $142,404.45 for the purchase of one (1) medium duty cab/over rear loader for the Solid Waste Services Department. This truck shall be utilized for garbage pickup in the downtown area. Funding is available in the 2017 Solid Waste Property Finance Contractual Obligations Fund. 43. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair services for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the fourth of five extension periods. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Funds. 44. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-054 to the sole bidder AGPRO of Texas, Weslaco, Texas in an amount up to $115,000.00 for repairs to the City's John Deere heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for two additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 45. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-055 to the sole bidder Mechanical Shop of Laredo, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for two additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 46. Consideration to reject all bids received for FY17-058 for the a Document Management System for the City of Laredo - City Secretary's Office. The bids received, were thoroughly evaluated and pricing was deemed to be well over the estimated budget. There is no financial impact on this motion. 48. Refund of property tax in the amount of $783.38 payable to D.C.B., LTD due to an overpayment. Tax account # 964-30023-150. 49. Consideration to authorize the purchase six (6) 2018 Chevrolet Colorado midsize trucks in the total amount of $149,044.00 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles for units that have already reached their useful life. All the trucks will be assigned to the Building Department for operational use. Funding is available through 2014 PPFCOs. 50. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Summit Building & Design, Laredo.Texas in the amount of $1,060,000.00 for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 51. Accepting the Water Line Replacement for Lane Street from Stone Avenue to Smith Avenue Project and authorizing change order # 1, in the credit amount of $5,559.56 and releasing the final payment in the amount of $100,118.07 which is 5% retainage of the project final amount, to ALTUS Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas. The final contract amount is $2,002,361.30 and the contract time is two hundred and sixteen (216) working days. The change order is due to a credit based on actual quantities in place. Funding is available in the 2016 Waterworks Revenue Bond. 52. Consideration to approve a change order in the amount of $5,260.00 and additional 5 calendar days to Romo Contractors, LLC Laredo TX for the construction of the Steel Deck Truck Scale. The total contract amount with this change order is $134,260.00 with a completion period of 185 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder for the CDBG Ponderosa Park Improvements Shade Structure - District V Project with a construction contract time of ninety (90) 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 August 2018. Award to contractor to be announced at the City Council Meeting. Sealed bids will be publicly opened, read, and taken under advisement Friday, May 4, 2018. Funding is available in the 2017 CDBG Grant.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 59. Ratifying the award of a contract for the purchase of three (3) Paratransit Vans for the El Lift Division in the amount of $296,869.23 utilizing the TXSMARTBUY Cooperative Contract Pricing with Creative Bus Sales from Irving, Texas. Funding is available in the Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Grant #TX-2017-066-00. The required 15% local match for the grant will be funded by Transit Sales Tax. 60. Approving the selection by the Third Party Advisory Committee of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit to the Federal Transit Administration all necessary documents resulting from said Funding Program. The FY 2017 Call for Projects received two (2) completed applications. The Third Party Advisory Committee recommends for the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Committee's selection and award of Bethany House in the amount of $63,774.00 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $103,550.00 and authorizing the City Manager and staff to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FTA applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on the Viva Laredo Neighborhood Action Plan for Districts 3 and 4, to include any available funding sources, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps between Lamar Middle School and Ryan Elementary School, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District III Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action regarding implementing a permit approval process for amusement rides, including inflatable bounce houses, within the City limits in accordance with State law requirements. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tern pore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $8,000.00. a. (1) Speed hump on Lago Del Valle between Concord Hills and Monticello Ave $2,000.00; b. (1) Speed hump on Monticello Ave, between Marble Falls and Lago Del Valle $2,000.00; c. (1) Speed hump on Marlin Dr., between Corvina and Pargo Dr. $2,000.00, and d. (1) Speed hump on Espada Dr., between Corvina and Pargo Dr. $2,000.00. 2. Discussion with possible action to purchase and replace (105) "STOP" signs, street name signs and poles in the Royal Oaks, Las Misiones and Concord Hills subdivisions for approximately $100,000.000 using Disctrict ii Priority Funds.
Discussion with possible action to install sidewalks on Sandman from Bartlett to Calton and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on status of usage of vacant or unoccupied Downtown lots owned by the City.
Discussion with possible action to build a Bikers rest area at the Shiloh Extreme Bike Trial to include a concrete slab picnic table, roof cover, water fountain, and to name this rest area Laredo Cycling Association Pit Stop, and any other matters incident thereto.
E. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $4,000.00. a. (2) Speed humps on Johnson Dr. between Reagan Dr. and Bismark St. $4,000.00 XVI. ADJOURN