Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognition, Mary Help of Christians School K-5 2017-2018 Boys and Girls Club Basketball City Champs TEAM. Recognizing Matthew St. James Vielma, MVP for breaking the scoring record for Kinder division, scoring 110 points in total, 30 of them at the Championship game!
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to consider a late application submission for Third Party Funding by Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center. If approved by City Council application will be provided to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee for review with all other applications for inclusion of the 2018-2019 Budget. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres)
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Consideration for approval of a naming rights agreement with Sames Motor Co. Inc., for the exclusive right to name the Arena consisting of the land and building located at 6700 Arena Boulevard, Laredo, Texas, currently known as the “Laredo Energy Arena” for a term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for a five (5) year term upon the same terms and conditions, except for the financial terms. The naming rights agreement shall be in the amount of $120,000.00 per year, payable in periodic quarterly installments. The agreement also grants Sames Motor Co. Inc. a license to use and occupy Arena Suite #7 in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Sames Motor Co. Inc. is solely responsible for all signage and transition costs. The official name of the Arena shall be “Sames Auto Arena”.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel of Laura Llanes to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Ms. Selina Costabella to replace Alejandro Campero on the Transportation and Safety Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Janie Martinez to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. 4. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Armando Cisneros to the City Charter Revision Commission. 6. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. to the City Charter Revision Commission. 7. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 8. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Tommy Gutierrez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 9. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Jose Luis Castillo to the City Charter Revision Commission. 10. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Jesus Rodriguez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 11. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel to the City Charter Revision Commission. 12. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of David Cardwell to the City Charter Revision Commission. 13. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli to the City Charter Revision Commission.
Supplemental Agenda Item VII 1
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of the Chair and Vice Chair of the City Charter Revision Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a new contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and amending the FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Ryan White Part C Outpatient early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3, 4, 13 and 14, Block 2133, Eastern Division, located at 606 S. Meadow Ave, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 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 ZC-41-2017
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7-9, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2508 Cortez St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 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 ZC-42-2017
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 9, Block 3, Santa Rita Subdivision Phase IV, located at 305 Avila Dr., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). 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 ZC-44-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East 35’ of Lot 7, Block 1693 and North 62.4’ of Lot 8, Block 1693 and 34.39’ of Lot 7, Block 1693, Eastern Division, located at 2305 N. Arkansas Ave. and 2816 Clark Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District IV ZC-43-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 12.09 acres out of a 134.59 acre tract of land, out of a 181.50 acre tract of land, situated in Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Abstract 280, located north of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd.) from AG (Agricultural District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII ZC-47-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-37-2018 District VII
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, by adding Article VI to require any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity, to obtain a permit from the Building Services Department prior to operating an amusement ride, including an inflatable bounce house; providing for a fee for each amusement ride; providing for the denial of a permit and providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 9. 2018-O-074 Amending the Subdivision Ordinance Handbook of the City of Laredo by revising Chapter III, Subdivision Design Standards, Section 3-2 streets and alleys (R) pavement specifications for public and private streets; providing for publication, severability and effective date. 10. 2018-O-075 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a 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 $135,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Babies Program for the term from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2020. 11. 2018-O-076 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a 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 $467,599.00 and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position and one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 12. 2018-O-077 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Selling Alcohol on Lot 3, Block 1, Falcon Center of McPherson, located at 7718 McPherson Rd., Suite 105 G; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-38-2018 District VI 13. 2018-O-078 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Selling Alcohol on Lot 4, Block 8A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, Phase I, located at 8602 McPherson Rd., Suite 101; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-48-2018 District VI 14. 2018-O-079 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bus Station on North 34 FT. of Lot 1 and a part of Lot 2, Block 59, Western Division, located at 801-803 Flores Ave, providing for publication and effective date. ZC-46-2018 District VIII 15. 2018-O-080 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 57.1450 acres out of Porcion 20, Abstract 48, Bautista Garcia Original Grantee, and Porcion 21, Abstract 49, Leonardo Garcia Original Grantee (as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A), located north of Simon Blvd. and east of Bucky Houdmann Blvd., from R1- (Single-Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-45-2018 16. 2018-O-081 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 2-17 that provides for a Veteran Employment Preference Policy within the hiring process of all non-civil service City positions; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. 17. 2018-O-082 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Licensee”), for ground space at 2502 Alamo St. (Jefferson Water Plant Compound), Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 479’ skeletal steel guyed communications tower and related ground facilities. Term of the License Agreement is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing July 22, 2017 and ending February 17, 2022, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual license fee will be $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. 6 18. 2018-O-083 Amending Chapter 19, motor vehicles and traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding Subsection 19-364 (24) which establishes a section of the north side of the 3600 block of Monclova Dr, from 120 ft east of Ixtapa Dr to 150 ft west of Poza Rica Dr, as a "no parking /tow away zone" from 8 am to 5 pm, school days, providing for severability, effective date and publication. 20. 2018-O-085 Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve, a lift station, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 11,071 square feet of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 15, Abstract 53, Jose Prudencia Garcia original grantee, and Porcion 16, Abstract 46, Dolores Garcia original grantee, and being out a 32.24 acre tract as conveyed to the City of Laredo, as recorded in volume 3351, pages 579-593, Webb County official public records as described in the easement conveyance attached as Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date. This easement will be accounted for in the Water Works Fund.
2018-O-084 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, to remove the appeal bond in the amount equal to the parking fines; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date (AS AMENDED).
Items XII A & Supplemental Agenda Item I
RESOLUTIONS 21. 2018-R-68 Ratifying the City Manager's acceptance of 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 be May 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018. The grant was executed with an effective date of May 15, 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. Funding is available in Special Police Fund. 22. 2018-R-69 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,243,814.00 from 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. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 23. 2018-R-70 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to continue to provide critically needed tuberculosis prevention, treatment, surveillance, intervention and diagnosis services in the amount of $156,757.00 with a cash and in-kind contribution of $31,351.00 and projected program income of $21,081.00 for a total of $209,189.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Elimination/State Program for the term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. 24. 2018-R-71 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and accept a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $230,491.00, with a projected amount of program income of $105,381.00 for a total of $335,872.00 for the continuation of the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program for the City of Laredo Health Department to provide immunizations for serious vaccine preventable diseases, conduct disease detection and surveillance activities for prevention for the term beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. RESOLUTIONS 1. 2018-R-67 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $577,009.00 to further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide Public Health Preparedness and Response, specifically against the Zika virus, and extending the term period through July 31, 2019. 2. 2018-R-74 Authorizing the City Manager to submit continuation grant application in the estimated amount of $178,721.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 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, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of these grants. 3. 2018-R-75 Authorizing the City Manager to submit continuation grant applications in the estimated amount of $316,356.00 with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department State Services Program and State Services Rebate for HIV prevention and education for the term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of these grants. 4. 2018-R-76 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $331,135.00, with a cash match of $33,114.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Response services for emergency management for the term period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
MOTIONS Authorizing the City Manager to grant public firework permits for the City of Laredo at Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Pkwy, and Independence Hills Park located at 1102 N. Merida Dr. and the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course located at 27700 FM 1472. The displays for Uni-Trade Stadium and Independence Hills Park will take place on the evening of July 4, 2018. The display for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course will take place on the evening of June 30, 2018. The technicians for the displays will be Magic in the Sky.
Consideration to award contract to the lowest bidder Chemtek, Inc., Morrisville, NC, in the amount of $52,183.66 for removal of taxiway edge pavement markings at the Laredo International Airport. Funding is available in the Airport Construction and Operations Fund- TXDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant 2018; and Airport Operation Fund.
Ratifying payments of $85,272.50 to Laredo Trade & Travel Center, DBA -Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations and authorizing payment in the amount of $48,867.50 to Laredo Trade & Travel Center, DBA -Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2017-2018, for a total of $134,140.00. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department budget.
Consideration for approval to ratify change order No. 4, an increase of $9,000.00, for automatic water levelers and chlorinators for the design/build contract with Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas for the CDBG Freddy Benavides Recreational (Sisters of Mercy) Water Feature (Lazy River) adjacent to the City of Laredo Cigarroa Recreation Center Swimming Pool at 2201 Zacatecas Street. Change order No. 4 also provides for the installation of larger slides consistent with plans approved by design consultant in lieu of liquidated damages through May 15, 2018 only. Liquidated damages will be assessed for contract days after May 15, 2018 until project is completed. Current contract amount with this change order is $1,507,900.00. Completion time for the project is scheduled for June 22, 2018. Community Development Block Grant will not cover this cost. Funding is available in the 2015 and 2016 CO Issues - District II Priority Funds ($9,000.00).
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest qualified bidder South Texas Buildcon, Edinburg, LLC., Texas, in the amount of $136,757.04 for the Sidewalk Improvements Phase I Tilden Avenue/Eistetter Street Area (19 Blocks) – District IV 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2017 CO.
Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant for the design of a New Police Department Annex Building approximately 40,000 square feet located North of the Main Police Headquarters and will include a parking lot; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. No financial impact.
Consideration for approval of the selection of sole respondent Slay Engineering Company Inc. Laredo, Texas as a consultant for the Fasken Recreational Center Shade Structure (Palapa) located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. No financial impact.
33. Consideration to approve the continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Inmuebles Laredo, L.L.C. to allow the City of Laredo to continue to provide clinic services at 3806 South Highway 83, Riverhills Commercial Center, Suite 400-500 situated in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Health Promotion Programs. The term of the agreement shall be for nine (9) months beginning April 16, 2018 to January 16, 2019. Monthly rent is a total of $11,708.22, for a total annual amount of $140,498.64. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget and the agreement is contingent on the availability of funds. 35. Consideration to award a one (1) year supply contract to the sole source bidder, HydroPro Solutions LLC, Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $197,087.00 for the purchase of Master Meter's Octave Ultrasonic water meters with communication modules for the Utilities Department. All meters meet AWWA Standards, NSF Standard 61 Certification, and NSF 61 Annex F and G (lead requirements). All meters will be ordered on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund. 36. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 501 Imperial Partners, LP to lay an 8" sewer main with sanitary sewer manholes, construct an extension of an 8" water main line, should it be needed, and to further authorize the City Manager to sign a temporary construction license along a forty (40) foot strip of land owned by the City on the north west corner of Crown Ridge Subdivision to allow 501 Imperial Partners, Lp and its agents and contractors to construct the needed improvements. The City will not incur any expenses.
Authorizing the City Manager to: sign the Monaco Subdivision Phase II plat dedicating a public right of way and granting a utility easement ; sign a temporary construction license to allow Monaco Development, LLC. to construct the roadway segment connecting to Lapiz Lane and constructing a water line and storm drainage; and to enter into a maintenance agreement with Monaco Development, LLC. to maintain the strip of City property situated between Monaco Subdivision and Backwoods of Tiara Subdivision at no cost to the City.
MOTIONS 5. Consideration to award a contract to LMC Corporation, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount of $260,932.98 for the renovation upgrades to the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua. Contract project improvements include: revonation upgrades for first floor interior finishes and all other work as instructed on construction documents provided by the city. The purchase of these services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 520-16. Funding is available in the Canseco House Improvements - 2015 CO Bond and 2016 CO Bond.
STAFF REPORTS 37. 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. E. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 2. Discussion with possible action requesting status on the Contracts Compliance Officer and who is charge with this task, under what department and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Report by Priscilla Iglesias, Executive Director for Laredo Main Street, on the organization performance through FY 2017- 2018, as per 3rd Party Contract terms.
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 42. 2018-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $437,379.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be used for the purchase of one (1) 35 foot heavy-duty bus for the El Metro fixed-route bus operations. The twenty (20) percent local match for this grant is funded with the Transit's Sales Tax. XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Supplemental Agenda Item III B1
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action on the recommendation by the Municipal Court Judge on the appointment of an Associate Municipal Court Judge in accordance with section 5.02 of the Laredo City Charter and Section 20-21(a) of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, and any other matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to use district priority funds to hire a cycling and pedestrian engineer to design routes, scope of magnitude, and oversee construction (to commence immediately thereafter) from district VII into downtown Laredo.
Discussion and possible action to review practices at the Building Department for the purpose of permitting and construction on the downtown area; and any related matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to use district priority funds to hire a cycling and pedestrian engineer to design routes, scope of magnitude, and oversee construction (to commence immediately thereafter) from district VII into downtown Laredo.
*A portion of this item is unavailable* Discussion and possible action to review practices at the Building Department for the purpose of permitting and construction on the downtown area; and any related matters incident thereto.
Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognition, Mary Help of Christians School K-5 2017-2018 Boys and Girls Club Basketball City Champs TEAM. Recognizing Matthew St. James Vielma, MVP for breaking the scoring record for Kinder division, scoring 110 points in total, 30 of them at the Championship game!
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to consider a late application submission for Third Party Funding by Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center. If approved by City Council application will be provided to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee for review with all other applications for inclusion of the 2018-2019 Budget. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres)
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Consideration for approval of a naming rights agreement with Sames Motor Co. Inc., for the exclusive right to name the Arena consisting of the land and building located at 6700 Arena Boulevard, Laredo, Texas, currently known as the “Laredo Energy Arena” for a term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for a five (5) year term upon the same terms and conditions, except for the financial terms. The naming rights agreement shall be in the amount of $120,000.00 per year, payable in periodic quarterly installments. The agreement also grants Sames Motor Co. Inc. a license to use and occupy Arena Suite #7 in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Sames Motor Co. Inc. is solely responsible for all signage and transition costs. The official name of the Arena shall be “Sames Auto Arena”.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel of Laura Llanes to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Ms. Selina Costabella to replace Alejandro Campero on the Transportation and Safety Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Janie Martinez to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. 4. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Armando Cisneros to the City Charter Revision Commission. 6. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. to the City Charter Revision Commission. 7. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 8. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Tommy Gutierrez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 9. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Jose Luis Castillo to the City Charter Revision Commission. 10. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Jesus Rodriguez to the City Charter Revision Commission. 11. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel to the City Charter Revision Commission. 12. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of David Cardwell to the City Charter Revision Commission. 13. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli to the City Charter Revision Commission.
Supplemental Agenda Item VII 1
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of the Chair and Vice Chair of the City Charter Revision Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a new contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and amending the FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Ryan White Part C Outpatient early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3, 4, 13 and 14, Block 2133, Eastern Division, located at 606 S. Meadow Ave, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 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 ZC-41-2017
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7-9, Block 1490, Eastern Division, located at 2508 Cortez St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 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 ZC-42-2017
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 9, Block 3, Santa Rita Subdivision Phase IV, located at 305 Avila Dr., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). 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 ZC-44-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East 35’ of Lot 7, Block 1693 and North 62.4’ of Lot 8, Block 1693 and 34.39’ of Lot 7, Block 1693, Eastern Division, located at 2305 N. Arkansas Ave. and 2816 Clark Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District IV ZC-43-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 12.09 acres out of a 134.59 acre tract of land, out of a 181.50 acre tract of land, situated in Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Abstract 280, located north of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd.) from AG (Agricultural District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII ZC-47-2018
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-37-2018 District VII
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18, by adding Article VI to require any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity, to obtain a permit from the Building Services Department prior to operating an amusement ride, including an inflatable bounce house; providing for a fee for each amusement ride; providing for the denial of a permit and providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 9. 2018-O-074 Amending the Subdivision Ordinance Handbook of the City of Laredo by revising Chapter III, Subdivision Design Standards, Section 3-2 streets and alleys (R) pavement specifications for public and private streets; providing for publication, severability and effective date. 10. 2018-O-075 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a 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 $135,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Babies Program for the term from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2020. 11. 2018-O-076 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a 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 $467,599.00 and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position and one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 12. 2018-O-077 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Selling Alcohol on Lot 3, Block 1, Falcon Center of McPherson, located at 7718 McPherson Rd., Suite 105 G; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-38-2018 District VI 13. 2018-O-078 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Selling Alcohol on Lot 4, Block 8A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, Phase I, located at 8602 McPherson Rd., Suite 101; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-48-2018 District VI 14. 2018-O-079 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bus Station on North 34 FT. of Lot 1 and a part of Lot 2, Block 59, Western Division, located at 801-803 Flores Ave, providing for publication and effective date. ZC-46-2018 District VIII 15. 2018-O-080 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 57.1450 acres out of Porcion 20, Abstract 48, Bautista Garcia Original Grantee, and Porcion 21, Abstract 49, Leonardo Garcia Original Grantee (as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A), located north of Simon Blvd. and east of Bucky Houdmann Blvd., from R1- (Single-Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-45-2018 16. 2018-O-081 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 2-17 that provides for a Veteran Employment Preference Policy within the hiring process of all non-civil service City positions; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. 17. 2018-O-082 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo (“Licensor”) and American Towers LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Licensee”), for ground space at 2502 Alamo St. (Jefferson Water Plant Compound), Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 479’ skeletal steel guyed communications tower and related ground facilities. Term of the License Agreement is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing July 22, 2017 and ending February 17, 2022, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual license fee will be $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. 6 18. 2018-O-083 Amending Chapter 19, motor vehicles and traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding Subsection 19-364 (24) which establishes a section of the north side of the 3600 block of Monclova Dr, from 120 ft east of Ixtapa Dr to 150 ft west of Poza Rica Dr, as a "no parking /tow away zone" from 8 am to 5 pm, school days, providing for severability, effective date and publication. 20. 2018-O-085 Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve, a lift station, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 11,071 square feet of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 15, Abstract 53, Jose Prudencia Garcia original grantee, and Porcion 16, Abstract 46, Dolores Garcia original grantee, and being out a 32.24 acre tract as conveyed to the City of Laredo, as recorded in volume 3351, pages 579-593, Webb County official public records as described in the easement conveyance attached as Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date. This easement will be accounted for in the Water Works Fund.
2018-O-084 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, to remove the appeal bond in the amount equal to the parking fines; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date (AS AMENDED).
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RESOLUTIONS 21. 2018-R-68 Ratifying the City Manager's acceptance of 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 be May 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018. The grant was executed with an effective date of May 15, 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. Funding is available in Special Police Fund. 22. 2018-R-69 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,243,814.00 from 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. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 23. 2018-R-70 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to continue to provide critically needed tuberculosis prevention, treatment, surveillance, intervention and diagnosis services in the amount of $156,757.00 with a cash and in-kind contribution of $31,351.00 and projected program income of $21,081.00 for a total of $209,189.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Elimination/State Program for the term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. 24. 2018-R-71 Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and accept a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $230,491.00, with a projected amount of program income of $105,381.00 for a total of $335,872.00 for the continuation of the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program for the City of Laredo Health Department to provide immunizations for serious vaccine preventable diseases, conduct disease detection and surveillance activities for prevention for the term beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. RESOLUTIONS 1. 2018-R-67 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $577,009.00 to further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide Public Health Preparedness and Response, specifically against the Zika virus, and extending the term period through July 31, 2019. 2. 2018-R-74 Authorizing the City Manager to submit continuation grant application in the estimated amount of $178,721.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 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, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of these grants. 3. 2018-R-75 Authorizing the City Manager to submit continuation grant applications in the estimated amount of $316,356.00 with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department State Services Program and State Services Rebate for HIV prevention and education for the term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of these grants. 4. 2018-R-76 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $331,135.00, with a cash match of $33,114.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Response services for emergency management for the term period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
MOTIONS Authorizing the City Manager to grant public firework permits for the City of Laredo at Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Pkwy, and Independence Hills Park located at 1102 N. Merida Dr. and the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course located at 27700 FM 1472. The displays for Uni-Trade Stadium and Independence Hills Park will take place on the evening of July 4, 2018. The display for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course will take place on the evening of June 30, 2018. The technicians for the displays will be Magic in the Sky.
Consideration to award contract to the lowest bidder Chemtek, Inc., Morrisville, NC, in the amount of $52,183.66 for removal of taxiway edge pavement markings at the Laredo International Airport. Funding is available in the Airport Construction and Operations Fund- TXDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant 2018; and Airport Operation Fund.
Ratifying payments of $85,272.50 to Laredo Trade & Travel Center, DBA -Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations and authorizing payment in the amount of $48,867.50 to Laredo Trade & Travel Center, DBA -Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2017-2018, for a total of $134,140.00. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department budget.
Consideration for approval to ratify change order No. 4, an increase of $9,000.00, for automatic water levelers and chlorinators for the design/build contract with Sunset Pools, Laredo, Texas for the CDBG Freddy Benavides Recreational (Sisters of Mercy) Water Feature (Lazy River) adjacent to the City of Laredo Cigarroa Recreation Center Swimming Pool at 2201 Zacatecas Street. Change order No. 4 also provides for the installation of larger slides consistent with plans approved by design consultant in lieu of liquidated damages through May 15, 2018 only. Liquidated damages will be assessed for contract days after May 15, 2018 until project is completed. Current contract amount with this change order is $1,507,900.00. Completion time for the project is scheduled for June 22, 2018. Community Development Block Grant will not cover this cost. Funding is available in the 2015 and 2016 CO Issues - District II Priority Funds ($9,000.00).
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest qualified bidder South Texas Buildcon, Edinburg, LLC., Texas, in the amount of $136,757.04 for the Sidewalk Improvements Phase I Tilden Avenue/Eistetter Street Area (19 Blocks) – District IV 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 September 2018. Funding is available in the 2017 CO.
Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant for the design of a New Police Department Annex Building approximately 40,000 square feet located North of the Main Police Headquarters and will include a parking lot; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. No financial impact.
Consideration for approval of the selection of sole respondent Slay Engineering Company Inc. Laredo, Texas as a consultant for the Fasken Recreational Center Shade Structure (Palapa) located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. No financial impact.
33. Consideration to approve the continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Inmuebles Laredo, L.L.C. to allow the City of Laredo to continue to provide clinic services at 3806 South Highway 83, Riverhills Commercial Center, Suite 400-500 situated in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Health Promotion Programs. The term of the agreement shall be for nine (9) months beginning April 16, 2018 to January 16, 2019. Monthly rent is a total of $11,708.22, for a total annual amount of $140,498.64. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget and the agreement is contingent on the availability of funds. 35. Consideration to award a one (1) year supply contract to the sole source bidder, HydroPro Solutions LLC, Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $197,087.00 for the purchase of Master Meter's Octave Ultrasonic water meters with communication modules for the Utilities Department. All meters meet AWWA Standards, NSF Standard 61 Certification, and NSF 61 Annex F and G (lead requirements). All meters will be ordered on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund. 36. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 501 Imperial Partners, LP to lay an 8" sewer main with sanitary sewer manholes, construct an extension of an 8" water main line, should it be needed, and to further authorize the City Manager to sign a temporary construction license along a forty (40) foot strip of land owned by the City on the north west corner of Crown Ridge Subdivision to allow 501 Imperial Partners, Lp and its agents and contractors to construct the needed improvements. The City will not incur any expenses.
Authorizing the City Manager to: sign the Monaco Subdivision Phase II plat dedicating a public right of way and granting a utility easement ; sign a temporary construction license to allow Monaco Development, LLC. to construct the roadway segment connecting to Lapiz Lane and constructing a water line and storm drainage; and to enter into a maintenance agreement with Monaco Development, LLC. to maintain the strip of City property situated between Monaco Subdivision and Backwoods of Tiara Subdivision at no cost to the City.
MOTIONS 5. Consideration to award a contract to LMC Corporation, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount of $260,932.98 for the renovation upgrades to the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua. Contract project improvements include: revonation upgrades for first floor interior finishes and all other work as instructed on construction documents provided by the city. The purchase of these services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 520-16. Funding is available in the Canseco House Improvements - 2015 CO Bond and 2016 CO Bond.
STAFF REPORTS 37. 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. E. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 2. Discussion with possible action requesting status on the Contracts Compliance Officer and who is charge with this task, under what department and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Report by Priscilla Iglesias, Executive Director for Laredo Main Street, on the organization performance through FY 2017- 2018, as per 3rd Party Contract terms.
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 42. 2018-RT-04 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $437,379.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be used for the purchase of one (1) 35 foot heavy-duty bus for the El Metro fixed-route bus operations. The twenty (20) percent local match for this grant is funded with the Transit's Sales Tax. XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action on the recommendation by the Municipal Court Judge on the appointment of an Associate Municipal Court Judge in accordance with section 5.02 of the Laredo City Charter and Section 20-21(a) of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, and any other matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to use district priority funds to hire a cycling and pedestrian engineer to design routes, scope of magnitude, and oversee construction (to commence immediately thereafter) from district VII into downtown Laredo.
Discussion and possible action to review practices at the Building Department for the purpose of permitting and construction on the downtown area; and any related matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to use district priority funds to hire a cycling and pedestrian engineer to design routes, scope of magnitude, and oversee construction (to commence immediately thereafter) from district VII into downtown Laredo.
*A portion of this item is unavailable* Discussion and possible action to review practices at the Building Department for the purpose of permitting and construction on the downtown area; and any related matters incident thereto.