Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Armando X. Lopez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission.
Status report with possible action on the Complaint filed by the City against American Electric Power Texas Central Company (AEP), filed with the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC), PUC Docket No. 48156, and pending before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), SOAH Docket No. 473-18-3822, relating to power outages in December 2017 and January 2018.
Staff report on the action taken by the Facility Naming Committee on the renaming of Taylor Ball Park.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on the status/progress of the City Utilities Advisory Commission.
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. 26. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for the conveyance to Webb County, of an undivided forty-five percent (45%) interest in lot number one (1), and the north one-half of lot number ten (n.1/2 of 10) and the north one-half of the west eighteen varas of lot number nine (n. Vi of the w. 18 varas of 9), in block number thirty-two, situated in the western division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and the conveyance of an undivided forty-five percent (45%) interest in the south one-half of lot number ten (s. Vz of 10) and the south one-half of the west eighteen varas of lot number nine (s. 1/2 of the q. 18 varas of 9), in block number thirty-two (32), situated in the western division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute all instruments and documents; and providing for an effective date. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Webb County to dissolve the Inter-local Government Agreement between the City and the County that was created for the purpose of a dedicated public Veterans Museum. 67. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with city attorney on pending litigation in Laredo Veterans Coalition, et al. vs. County of Webb, City of Laredo; Cause no. 2018CVK001643-D2; In the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on how to develop a City wide plan of action to address poverty issues given the recent study results by the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit VII, located at 2511 E Del Mar Blvd., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. 2. Public Hearing authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant and amend the budget with a supplemental award in the amount of $109,214.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department (LPD) HIDTA Task Force. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay fringe benefits, overtime, equipment and operational expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 for the LPD HIDTA Task Force. 3. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 19.28 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (City of Laredo Fire Station No. 13 Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 14.33 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (J. O. Alvarez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 5. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 4.65 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (Gerardo Rodriguez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 6. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 2.9455 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Modern Construction Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 7. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Angulo Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 8. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 51.77 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Rozum Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 9. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.75 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (Barranco Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 10. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District) on a tract of land totaling 50.24 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 8 (Santa Isabel Subdivision Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 11. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.7225 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 9 (Lot 11-E Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of El Primero, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 17.91 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 11 (MAPI Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 15.284 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 12 (Nixon Ranch Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 254.017 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 13 (H2, Hurd Urban Development Tract), east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 17.61 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 16 (Francisco Guerra, Jr. Tract), north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) on a tract of land totaling 86.17 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 17 (Martinez Tract), east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of SH 359, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 20. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 298.42 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 18 (Killam #1 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 21. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 140.95 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 19 (Killam #2 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.1699 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 10 (Tract 29 Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), south of F.M. 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
16. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 0.1579 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 14 (Maxopress Tract), north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 13.62 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 15 (Alarcon Tract), north of south of SH 359 and west of EG Ranch Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Presentation by staff on the financial impact regarding the cost of living adjustment, voluntary retirement program, and/or increasing the minimum wage to a living wage, and any other budgetary related items requested during the Budget Workshop on August 13-15, 2018 and the August 20, 2018 regular City Council meeting, with possible action.
Presentation with discussion and possible action on negotiating employment contracts with appointed officials who are subject to confirmation by the City Council, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Second Public Hearing for the adoption of a tax rate $0.634000 per $100 value for Tax Year 2018. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.488732 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.145268 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $88,778,983. The City Council will introduce the ordinance on September 4, 2018 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St. and is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 17, 2018 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 29. 2018-0-118 An ordinance amending Chapter 15, of the Code of Ordinances by repealing Article VII regarding the rules for on-site sewage disposal facilities and replacing with a new Article VII, on-site sewage disposal, to ensure the on-site sewage disposal program is consistent with the current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 30. 2018-0-119 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 1626, Eastern Division, located at 2719 and 2721 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for effective date and publication. ZC-69-2018 District II 31. 2018-0-120 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the State of Texas acting by and through the Texas Military Department, as LESSEE, and the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, for the approximately 12,000 square feet constituting Hangar No. 1309 (W) located at 4207 N. Jarvis, at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending on August 31, 2019. This lease shall automatically be renewed from year to year until August 31, 2021. Monthly rent shall be $12,000.00. 32. 2018-0-121 Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease for a portion of leased premises, between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and 4G Investments, LLC as LESSEE, for approximately 21,777 s.f. located at 4605 Maher Street at the Laredo International Airport to Petrom Corp., as SUBLESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Sub-lease term is for 2 years until May 31, 2020. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
2018-O-055 Designating as a one-way southbound the 300 to 600 block of Albany Dr., between Rancho Viejo Drive and Lowry Road, during the peak hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, during school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic and providing for publication and effective date. The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee recommends approval of this request.
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 33. 2018-R-120 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,195.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the period of August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. 34. 2018-R-121 Authorizing the City Manager to accept two (2) continuation contract amendments from the Health and Human Services Commission Title V Prenatal Services for $40,446.00 and Title V Child Health for $115,750.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental patient care and prevention services to provide appropriate maternal child health care and preventive services for the period from September 1 2018 through August 31 2019. 35. 2018-R-122 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-163 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $811,736.00 including a local participation in the amount of $99,674.00, for the City Improvement of Traffic Signals Project. Funding is available in General Fund - Improvements other than Buildings. 36. 2018-R-123A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, expressing support for the Interim Webb County Elections Administrator, Jose Salvador Tellez, and the Webb County Elections Administration Department for the upcoming joint elections; and providing an effective date. 37. 2018-R-124 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver agreement between the City of Laredo and Diocese of Laredo Bishop James A. Tamayo for a proposed project located at 200 San Agustin Ave, block 10; western division that consists of rehabilitation, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,274,192.93, estimated total building fee waivers of $9,894.75. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 38. 2018-R-125 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the United Independent School District and the City of Laredo for the collaboration with the process of reuniting students and their parents or legal guardians in response to campus emergency evacuations due to natural or man-made causes at the Sames Auto Arena XI (b) MOTIONS 39. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Laredo for the use of 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $258,403.00 to assist in the purchase of lots and the construction of three (3) homes to benefit low-income households. Funding is available under 2016 HOME funds. 40. Consideration for approval to ratify change order no. 1, an increase of $9,990.00 to the construction contract with Romo Contractors, LLO, Laredo, Texas, for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI located at Cielo Encantado Loop. This change order no. 1 is to add outdoor showers to provide heat relief for volleyball players and to add fifteen (15) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $146,990.00. Current construction contract time is one hundred thirty-five (135) calendar days. Completion date for the project is scheduled for October 2018 Funding is available in the 2016 CO and 2017 CO. 41. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Sidewalk Project District IV (23.5 Blocks) as complete, approval of change order no. 1 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and to add fifteen (15) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $37,246.87 to South Texas Buildcon, Edinburg, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $186,427.72. Funding is available in the CDBG 43rd Action Year Grant. 42. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Basketball Court Project as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $9,395.24 to AZAR Services, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $93,952.40. Funding is available in the 2016 Tax T/E CO Issue. 43. Consideration for approval of the CDBG El Eden Park Basketball Court Metal Shade Structure - District I as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $24,416.00 to ALC Construction, Inc. Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $199,160.00. Funding is available in the Community Development 42 nd Action Year/2016 Grant. 44. Consideration for approval to rescind the award of contract to Leyendecker Construction Inc., Laredo, Texas, per City Council action of May 18, 2015, for the Design/Build Services of the New Aquatic Center for United Independent School District and City of Laredo, Texas. Such contract was never executed and per amendment to City-UISD MOU dated November 21, 2017, UISD elected to terminate the MOU with City of Laredo. This action is necessary in order for the City to unencumber the funding Funds are encumbered in the Sports Venue Fund and will be released upon approval of this motion. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with vendors (AT&T, CenturyLink, Sprint Wireless and Spectrum) for providing the existing 9-1-1 telephone network, database services, and wireless/equipment maintenance for the South Texas region, including Jim Hogg Starr, Webb and Zapata counties in the amount of $398 720 00 Payments are for the period of September 1 2018 through August 31 2019 Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund - RCOM19 grant FY 2018 & FY2019 46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between SecuLore Solutions, a Cybersecurity company focused on Public Safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. SecuLore will provide a vulnerability assessment of the PSAPs and Database, and will provide cybersecurity monitoring services for a year to the region in the amount of $166,260.00. The managed services will be purchased from SecuLore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-18. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund - Grant RCOM19, FY 2018 &FY2019. 48. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY16-068 with Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site -$30.00/Ton; b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton; c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/Ton d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works & Utilities Job Site -$26.00/Ton e. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works & Utilities Job Site-$16.50/Ton f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $7.00/Ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. 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 second of four extension periods. There was a price increase in the delivery of gravel of $2.00 per ton and flexible base (caliche) delivered of $1 50 by Emperor Services during the last extension period If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew or another one year period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. 49. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY16-071 with the following vendors: 1. Velco Inc., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00; 2. Hydrahose Services, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $25,000.00; for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City's heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew for another one year period. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of five extension periods. All hoses will be purchased on an as needed basis Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 50. Consideration to award contract FY18-083 to the bidder meeting specifications Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $489,147.00 for the purchase of one (1) dozer and the purchase of an extended warranty of $6,550.00 for a total amount of $495,697.00 for the Solid Waste Services Department. This dozer will be replacing unit # 4220 which has already reached its useful life. Funding is available in the 2014 & 2017 Solid Waste Property Finance Contractual Obligation Funds and Solid Waste Operational Funds. 52. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 6, to Black & Veatch Corporation associated with Civil Engineering Consultants Corporation in the amount of $80,838.00 for additional services for design, bidding, and construction phase services relating to the low water crossing erosion protection project for the 60-Inch Water Transmission Main Project from El Pico Ranch on Mines Road to IH 35. The revised contract amount is $1,742,888.00. Funding is available in the 2014 Water Revenue Bond. 53. Authorizing City Manager to approve change order No. 1 for a net increase of $1,694.00, acceptance of project and approval of final payment including release of retainage in the amount of $180,979.53 to Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, for the 54-inch Sanitary Sewer Cleanup and Assessment. The project is 100% complete and the final total contract amount is $581,018.50. Contract time is extended from forty-five (45) to one-hundred twelve (112) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond. 54. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $419,313.26 for the design, bidding and construction management of the 18"- 36" Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor from Vaquillas Lift Station to India Ave. and Gates St. The contract time is 180 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond. 55. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program contract number 555-18 to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, TX, for the installation a 15" sanitary sewer line parallel to the existing 8" line located in the easement starting at Del Mar Blvd at the BBVA Compass Bank to the old McPherson lift station location in the amount of $333 789 00 and providing for 45 days for completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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.
57. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer James B. Boyd. 58. Discussion with possible action to consider a second request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
Staff report regarding the 2018 PONY Softball South Zone World Series Tournament that was hosted from July 17-21, 2018.
Staff report regarding the City of Laredo New Year's Eve celebration planned for December 31, 2018.
Status report regarding the Utilities and City wide payment and collection system proposal with possible action.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 68. Consideration to authorize the purchase of seventeen sets (17) of Cradlepoint WI-FI Equipment (hardware only) for El Metro buses, to be purchased from vendor, STEP CG, LLC, approved on DIR-TSO-3120, GSA_70_NTE, in the amount of $27,441.95, at a discounted price, as per Quote# Q-3697, dated 7/27/2018. Funding is available in 558 Fund - El Metro Operations. 69. Consideration to award contract, FY18-080 to the Sole Bidder, ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas, for six (6) El Metro bus shelter replacements and/or repairs located in District 5, as per attached Bid of $15,200.00. In addition, consideration to award contract FY18-058, to the Lowest Bidder, ALC Construction for twenty-nine (29) El Metro bus shelter replacements and/or repairs, located in District 2, as per attached Bid of $40,700.00 for a total of $55,900.00. Funding is available in 2016 CO Tax T/E CO. 70. Consideration to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") entered into among and between the United Independent School District ("UISD"), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, acting through its Board of Trustees, and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. ("El Metro"), a municipal transit department, acting through the Laredo Mass Transit Board, for the collaboration with the process of reuniting and transporting students and their parents or legal guardians in response to campus emergency evacuations due to natural or man-made causes at the Sames Auto Arena. UISD and El Metro are individually called a "Party" or collectively "Parties" herein. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USD for the installation of playground equipment at Santa Maria Elementary and Bruni Elementary Schools.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install (2) speed humps on 2900 E. Montgomery., between Arkansas Ave. and Ejido Ave., 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 IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost is $5,000.00.
Discussion with possible action to review and amend employment requirements as deemed appropriate by the City Manager and City Council for labor positions such as Custodian, Groundskeeper, Building Maintenance Worker, and/or any other position as identified by Management and Staff; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action to review the insurance benefits for new employees and the number of accruals and payouts as it pertains to Annual Leave and Sick Leave for employees hired for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and beyond; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to develop an MOU between the Laredo Police Department and the Webb Co. Sheriffs Office to streamline the booking process, sharing booking area, data, photos, etc. to improve the efficiency and safety of our officers and other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to purchase lighting, sign and other amenities to improve the Chaparral Park and other matters incident thereto. City Council District V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to purchase additional inclusion equipment, trees and other amenities for special needs consumers for the De Llano Park and other matters incident thereto. City Council District V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to place speed hump on the 1600 block of Serene Drive in Sonterra Subdivision. City Council District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to build shade structures at El Metro bus stops in District VI as recommended by El Metro staff. City Council District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to go out on bids for construction of a metal shade structure to include lighting for the basketball court at John Vails North Central Park, and any other matters incident thereto. District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to provide the necessary leave time and funding for all planners at the Planning Department to become accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent and to allow HR Department employees leave and expenses to obtain certification in Human Resources. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to fund the construction of those sections of Springfield that are available to the City for purposes of construction. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion and possible action to dedicate 10% of all funds spent and or allocated towards street maintenance be utilized for active transit, walk ability, bikeability, and shade by way of ordinance.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump, 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. One (1) speed hump on Guadalupe St., between N. Canada and N. New York Ave. $2,500; b. One (1) speed hump on the 2600 Block of S. Louisiana Ave. between Chacota St. & Tinaja St. $2,500. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install two (2) additional stop signs to make it a four (4) way stop at the intersection of Zacatecas St. and S. Smith Ave.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to assist with park and ride transportation services at the Laredo Main Street's 20th Annual UETA Annual Jamboozie; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Supplemental Agenda Item I A1 & XVI
I. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent long lines northbound on World Trade Bridge, requesting a presentation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection representatives on the ongoing solutions to address the issues, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma and Council Member George Altgelt) XVI. ADJOURN
Sep 04, 2018 City Council
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Armando X. Lopez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission.
Status report with possible action on the Complaint filed by the City against American Electric Power Texas Central Company (AEP), filed with the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC), PUC Docket No. 48156, and pending before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), SOAH Docket No. 473-18-3822, relating to power outages in December 2017 and January 2018.
Staff report on the action taken by the Facility Naming Committee on the renaming of Taylor Ball Park.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on the status/progress of the City Utilities Advisory Commission.
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. 26. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for the conveyance to Webb County, of an undivided forty-five percent (45%) interest in lot number one (1), and the north one-half of lot number ten (n.1/2 of 10) and the north one-half of the west eighteen varas of lot number nine (n. Vi of the w. 18 varas of 9), in block number thirty-two, situated in the western division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and the conveyance of an undivided forty-five percent (45%) interest in the south one-half of lot number ten (s. Vz of 10) and the south one-half of the west eighteen varas of lot number nine (s. 1/2 of the q. 18 varas of 9), in block number thirty-two (32), situated in the western division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute all instruments and documents; and providing for an effective date. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Webb County to dissolve the Inter-local Government Agreement between the City and the County that was created for the purpose of a dedicated public Veterans Museum. 67. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with city attorney on pending litigation in Laredo Veterans Coalition, et al. vs. County of Webb, City of Laredo; Cause no. 2018CVK001643-D2; In the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on how to develop a City wide plan of action to address poverty issues given the recent study results by the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit VII, located at 2511 E Del Mar Blvd., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. 2. Public Hearing authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant and amend the budget with a supplemental award in the amount of $109,214.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department (LPD) HIDTA Task Force. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay fringe benefits, overtime, equipment and operational expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 for the LPD HIDTA Task Force. 3. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 19.28 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (City of Laredo Fire Station No. 13 Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 14.33 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (J. O. Alvarez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 5. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 4.65 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (Gerardo Rodriguez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 6. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 2.9455 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Modern Construction Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 7. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Angulo Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 8. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 51.77 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Rozum Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 9. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.75 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (Barranco Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 10. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District) on a tract of land totaling 50.24 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 8 (Santa Isabel Subdivision Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 11. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.7225 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 9 (Lot 11-E Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of El Primero, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 17.91 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 11 (MAPI Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 15.284 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 12 (Nixon Ranch Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 254.017 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 13 (H2, Hurd Urban Development Tract), east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 17.61 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 16 (Francisco Guerra, Jr. Tract), north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) on a tract of land totaling 86.17 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 17 (Martinez Tract), east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of SH 359, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 20. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 298.42 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 18 (Killam #1 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 21. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 140.95 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 19 (Killam #2 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.1699 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 10 (Tract 29 Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), south of F.M. 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
16. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 0.1579 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 14 (Maxopress Tract), north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 13.62 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 15 (Alarcon Tract), north of south of SH 359 and west of EG Ranch Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Presentation by staff on the financial impact regarding the cost of living adjustment, voluntary retirement program, and/or increasing the minimum wage to a living wage, and any other budgetary related items requested during the Budget Workshop on August 13-15, 2018 and the August 20, 2018 regular City Council meeting, with possible action.
Presentation with discussion and possible action on negotiating employment contracts with appointed officials who are subject to confirmation by the City Council, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Second Public Hearing for the adoption of a tax rate $0.634000 per $100 value for Tax Year 2018. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.488732 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.145268 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $88,778,983. The City Council will introduce the ordinance on September 4, 2018 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St. and is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 17, 2018 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 29. 2018-0-118 An ordinance amending Chapter 15, of the Code of Ordinances by repealing Article VII regarding the rules for on-site sewage disposal facilities and replacing with a new Article VII, on-site sewage disposal, to ensure the on-site sewage disposal program is consistent with the current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 30. 2018-0-119 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 1626, Eastern Division, located at 2719 and 2721 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for effective date and publication. ZC-69-2018 District II 31. 2018-0-120 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the State of Texas acting by and through the Texas Military Department, as LESSEE, and the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, for the approximately 12,000 square feet constituting Hangar No. 1309 (W) located at 4207 N. Jarvis, at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending on August 31, 2019. This lease shall automatically be renewed from year to year until August 31, 2021. Monthly rent shall be $12,000.00. 32. 2018-0-121 Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease for a portion of leased premises, between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and 4G Investments, LLC as LESSEE, for approximately 21,777 s.f. located at 4605 Maher Street at the Laredo International Airport to Petrom Corp., as SUBLESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Sub-lease term is for 2 years until May 31, 2020. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
2018-O-055 Designating as a one-way southbound the 300 to 600 block of Albany Dr., between Rancho Viejo Drive and Lowry Road, during the peak hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, during school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic and providing for publication and effective date. The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee recommends approval of this request.
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 33. 2018-R-120 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,195.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the period of August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. 34. 2018-R-121 Authorizing the City Manager to accept two (2) continuation contract amendments from the Health and Human Services Commission Title V Prenatal Services for $40,446.00 and Title V Child Health for $115,750.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental patient care and prevention services to provide appropriate maternal child health care and preventive services for the period from September 1 2018 through August 31 2019. 35. 2018-R-122 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-163 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $811,736.00 including a local participation in the amount of $99,674.00, for the City Improvement of Traffic Signals Project. Funding is available in General Fund - Improvements other than Buildings. 36. 2018-R-123A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, expressing support for the Interim Webb County Elections Administrator, Jose Salvador Tellez, and the Webb County Elections Administration Department for the upcoming joint elections; and providing an effective date. 37. 2018-R-124 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver agreement between the City of Laredo and Diocese of Laredo Bishop James A. Tamayo for a proposed project located at 200 San Agustin Ave, block 10; western division that consists of rehabilitation, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,274,192.93, estimated total building fee waivers of $9,894.75. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 38. 2018-R-125 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the United Independent School District and the City of Laredo for the collaboration with the process of reuniting students and their parents or legal guardians in response to campus emergency evacuations due to natural or man-made causes at the Sames Auto Arena XI (b) MOTIONS 39. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Laredo for the use of 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $258,403.00 to assist in the purchase of lots and the construction of three (3) homes to benefit low-income households. Funding is available under 2016 HOME funds. 40. Consideration for approval to ratify change order no. 1, an increase of $9,990.00 to the construction contract with Romo Contractors, LLO, Laredo, Texas, for the North Central Park Restrooms Project (Re-Bid) - District VI located at Cielo Encantado Loop. This change order no. 1 is to add outdoor showers to provide heat relief for volleyball players and to add fifteen (15) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $146,990.00. Current construction contract time is one hundred thirty-five (135) calendar days. Completion date for the project is scheduled for October 2018 Funding is available in the 2016 CO and 2017 CO. 41. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Sidewalk Project District IV (23.5 Blocks) as complete, approval of change order no. 1 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and to add fifteen (15) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $37,246.87 to South Texas Buildcon, Edinburg, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $186,427.72. Funding is available in the CDBG 43rd Action Year Grant. 42. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Basketball Court Project as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $9,395.24 to AZAR Services, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $93,952.40. Funding is available in the 2016 Tax T/E CO Issue. 43. Consideration for approval of the CDBG El Eden Park Basketball Court Metal Shade Structure - District I as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $24,416.00 to ALC Construction, Inc. Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $199,160.00. Funding is available in the Community Development 42 nd Action Year/2016 Grant. 44. Consideration for approval to rescind the award of contract to Leyendecker Construction Inc., Laredo, Texas, per City Council action of May 18, 2015, for the Design/Build Services of the New Aquatic Center for United Independent School District and City of Laredo, Texas. Such contract was never executed and per amendment to City-UISD MOU dated November 21, 2017, UISD elected to terminate the MOU with City of Laredo. This action is necessary in order for the City to unencumber the funding Funds are encumbered in the Sports Venue Fund and will be released upon approval of this motion. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with vendors (AT&T, CenturyLink, Sprint Wireless and Spectrum) for providing the existing 9-1-1 telephone network, database services, and wireless/equipment maintenance for the South Texas region, including Jim Hogg Starr, Webb and Zapata counties in the amount of $398 720 00 Payments are for the period of September 1 2018 through August 31 2019 Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund - RCOM19 grant FY 2018 & FY2019 46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between SecuLore Solutions, a Cybersecurity company focused on Public Safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. SecuLore will provide a vulnerability assessment of the PSAPs and Database, and will provide cybersecurity monitoring services for a year to the region in the amount of $166,260.00. The managed services will be purchased from SecuLore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-18. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund - Grant RCOM19, FY 2018 &FY2019. 48. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY16-068 with Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site -$30.00/Ton; b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton; c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/Ton d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works & Utilities Job Site -$26.00/Ton e. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works & Utilities Job Site-$16.50/Ton f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $7.00/Ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. 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 second of four extension periods. There was a price increase in the delivery of gravel of $2.00 per ton and flexible base (caliche) delivered of $1 50 by Emperor Services during the last extension period If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew or another one year period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. 49. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY16-071 with the following vendors: 1. Velco Inc., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00; 2. Hydrahose Services, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $25,000.00; for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City's heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. If the pricing remains the same or price adjustment has mutual agreement from both parties and the City agrees to extend the contract, the contract shall automatically renew for another one year period. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of five extension periods. All hoses will be purchased on an as needed basis Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 50. Consideration to award contract FY18-083 to the bidder meeting specifications Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $489,147.00 for the purchase of one (1) dozer and the purchase of an extended warranty of $6,550.00 for a total amount of $495,697.00 for the Solid Waste Services Department. This dozer will be replacing unit # 4220 which has already reached its useful life. Funding is available in the 2014 & 2017 Solid Waste Property Finance Contractual Obligation Funds and Solid Waste Operational Funds. 52. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 6, to Black & Veatch Corporation associated with Civil Engineering Consultants Corporation in the amount of $80,838.00 for additional services for design, bidding, and construction phase services relating to the low water crossing erosion protection project for the 60-Inch Water Transmission Main Project from El Pico Ranch on Mines Road to IH 35. The revised contract amount is $1,742,888.00. Funding is available in the 2014 Water Revenue Bond. 53. Authorizing City Manager to approve change order No. 1 for a net increase of $1,694.00, acceptance of project and approval of final payment including release of retainage in the amount of $180,979.53 to Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, for the 54-inch Sanitary Sewer Cleanup and Assessment. The project is 100% complete and the final total contract amount is $581,018.50. Contract time is extended from forty-five (45) to one-hundred twelve (112) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond. 54. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $419,313.26 for the design, bidding and construction management of the 18"- 36" Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor from Vaquillas Lift Station to India Ave. and Gates St. The contract time is 180 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond. 55. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program contract number 555-18 to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, TX, for the installation a 15" sanitary sewer line parallel to the existing 8" line located in the easement starting at Del Mar Blvd at the BBVA Compass Bank to the old McPherson lift station location in the amount of $333 789 00 and providing for 45 days for completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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.
57. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer James B. Boyd. 58. Discussion with possible action to consider a second request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
Staff report regarding the 2018 PONY Softball South Zone World Series Tournament that was hosted from July 17-21, 2018.
Staff report regarding the City of Laredo New Year's Eve celebration planned for December 31, 2018.
Status report regarding the Utilities and City wide payment and collection system proposal with possible action.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 68. Consideration to authorize the purchase of seventeen sets (17) of Cradlepoint WI-FI Equipment (hardware only) for El Metro buses, to be purchased from vendor, STEP CG, LLC, approved on DIR-TSO-3120, GSA_70_NTE, in the amount of $27,441.95, at a discounted price, as per Quote# Q-3697, dated 7/27/2018. Funding is available in 558 Fund - El Metro Operations. 69. Consideration to award contract, FY18-080 to the Sole Bidder, ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas, for six (6) El Metro bus shelter replacements and/or repairs located in District 5, as per attached Bid of $15,200.00. In addition, consideration to award contract FY18-058, to the Lowest Bidder, ALC Construction for twenty-nine (29) El Metro bus shelter replacements and/or repairs, located in District 2, as per attached Bid of $40,700.00 for a total of $55,900.00. Funding is available in 2016 CO Tax T/E CO. 70. Consideration to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") entered into among and between the United Independent School District ("UISD"), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, acting through its Board of Trustees, and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. ("El Metro"), a municipal transit department, acting through the Laredo Mass Transit Board, for the collaboration with the process of reuniting and transporting students and their parents or legal guardians in response to campus emergency evacuations due to natural or man-made causes at the Sames Auto Arena. UISD and El Metro are individually called a "Party" or collectively "Parties" herein. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USD for the installation of playground equipment at Santa Maria Elementary and Bruni Elementary Schools.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install (2) speed humps on 2900 E. Montgomery., between Arkansas Ave. and Ejido Ave., 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 IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost is $5,000.00.
Discussion with possible action to review and amend employment requirements as deemed appropriate by the City Manager and City Council for labor positions such as Custodian, Groundskeeper, Building Maintenance Worker, and/or any other position as identified by Management and Staff; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action to review the insurance benefits for new employees and the number of accruals and payouts as it pertains to Annual Leave and Sick Leave for employees hired for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and beyond; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to develop an MOU between the Laredo Police Department and the Webb Co. Sheriffs Office to streamline the booking process, sharing booking area, data, photos, etc. to improve the efficiency and safety of our officers and other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to purchase lighting, sign and other amenities to improve the Chaparral Park and other matters incident thereto. City Council District V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to purchase additional inclusion equipment, trees and other amenities for special needs consumers for the De Llano Park and other matters incident thereto. City Council District V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to place speed hump on the 1600 block of Serene Drive in Sonterra Subdivision. City Council District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to build shade structures at El Metro bus stops in District VI as recommended by El Metro staff. City Council District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to go out on bids for construction of a metal shade structure to include lighting for the basketball court at John Vails North Central Park, and any other matters incident thereto. District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Discussion with possible action to provide the necessary leave time and funding for all planners at the Planning Department to become accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent and to allow HR Department employees leave and expenses to obtain certification in Human Resources. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to fund the construction of those sections of Springfield that are available to the City for purposes of construction. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion and possible action to dedicate 10% of all funds spent and or allocated towards street maintenance be utilized for active transit, walk ability, bikeability, and shade by way of ordinance.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump, 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 II Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. One (1) speed hump on Guadalupe St., between N. Canada and N. New York Ave. $2,500; b. One (1) speed hump on the 2600 Block of S. Louisiana Ave. between Chacota St. & Tinaja St. $2,500. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install two (2) additional stop signs to make it a four (4) way stop at the intersection of Zacatecas St. and S. Smith Ave.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to assist with park and ride transportation services at the Laredo Main Street's 20th Annual UETA Annual Jamboozie; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Supplemental Agenda Item I A1 & XVI
I. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent long lines northbound on World Trade Bridge, requesting a presentation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection representatives on the ongoing solutions to address the issues, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma and Council Member George Altgelt) XVI. ADJOURN