1. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the dedication of Lot 19A, Block 4 Las Flores Subdivision Phase V, from DNL Investments LTD. for the use of a park, as recommended by the Parks and Leisure Advisory Committee. The conveyance of Lot 19, Block 4, Las Flores Subdivision Phase IV (detention pond) has been accepted through plat.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2. 2018-0-138 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinances specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing for a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for pay grades R23 to R30, a 1.5% COLA adjustment for pay grades R31 to R39, and a 1.0% COLA adjustment for pay grades R40 to W45 to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $11.00 per hour; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1,2018. 3. 2018-0-139 Amending the City of Laredo Leave Ordinance and the Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 Leave Policy, Sec. 2-58, Sec. 2-59 and Sec. 2-60 by adding one additional Personal Holiday; limiting annual leave accumulation and payout to 176 hours and eliminating sick leave payout for employees hired on or after October 1, 2018, except for employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for a severability clause. 4. 2018-O-140 An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
RESOLUTIONS 5. 2018-R-136 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the City of Laredo to serve as a guide for future discussions and actions to facilitate the planning and development of the proposed Master Plan for CBP and DHS facilities requirements in Laredo, TX and authorizing the City Manager to submit a conceptual proposal consistent with the MOU to CBP for evaluation.
MOTIONS 6. Consideration for approval to award an Engineering Services Contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds. 7. Consideration to award two year service contract FY18-084 to the sole bidder, Cantu Electric, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $500,000.00 for electrical services necessary for the installation and maintenance of street lights & traffic signal lights for the City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and subject to future appropriations. This contract has three, 1 year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to possibly replace the current grass at Uni-Trade with hybrid grass or artificial turf and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to implement an election cycle spending freeze on Priority District Funds from Council Members and/or Mayor who are running for election or re-election from beginning of fiscal budget, October 1st until the elected official takes office or is re-elected and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
C. Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to lease buildings adjacent to Old City Hall to artists and any matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to re-purpose the Old Federal Courthouse building on Matamoros and any matters incident thereto. XI. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 25, 2018 Special City Council
1. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the dedication of Lot 19A, Block 4 Las Flores Subdivision Phase V, from DNL Investments LTD. for the use of a park, as recommended by the Parks and Leisure Advisory Committee. The conveyance of Lot 19, Block 4, Las Flores Subdivision Phase IV (detention pond) has been accepted through plat.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2. 2018-0-138 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinances specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing for a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for pay grades R23 to R30, a 1.5% COLA adjustment for pay grades R31 to R39, and a 1.0% COLA adjustment for pay grades R40 to W45 to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $11.00 per hour; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1,2018. 3. 2018-0-139 Amending the City of Laredo Leave Ordinance and the Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 Leave Policy, Sec. 2-58, Sec. 2-59 and Sec. 2-60 by adding one additional Personal Holiday; limiting annual leave accumulation and payout to 176 hours and eliminating sick leave payout for employees hired on or after October 1, 2018, except for employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for a severability clause. 4. 2018-O-140 An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
RESOLUTIONS 5. 2018-R-136 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the City of Laredo to serve as a guide for future discussions and actions to facilitate the planning and development of the proposed Master Plan for CBP and DHS facilities requirements in Laredo, TX and authorizing the City Manager to submit a conceptual proposal consistent with the MOU to CBP for evaluation.
MOTIONS 6. Consideration for approval to award an Engineering Services Contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds. 7. Consideration to award two year service contract FY18-084 to the sole bidder, Cantu Electric, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $500,000.00 for electrical services necessary for the installation and maintenance of street lights & traffic signal lights for the City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and subject to future appropriations. This contract has three, 1 year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to possibly replace the current grass at Uni-Trade with hybrid grass or artificial turf and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to implement an election cycle spending freeze on Priority District Funds from Council Members and/or Mayor who are running for election or re-election from beginning of fiscal budget, October 1st until the elected official takes office or is re-elected and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
C. Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to lease buildings adjacent to Old City Hall to artists and any matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to re-purpose the Old Federal Courthouse building on Matamoros and any matters incident thereto. XI. ADJOURNMENT