The Mayor will be presenting the following: Recognizing Harmony School of Excellence Robotics Team for winning 2nd place in NASA's National Swarmathon competition: Jorge Montes, Israel Demandel, Karina Palacios and their teachers.
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.
COMMUNICATIONS 1. Invitation by Timothy Franciscus-Timm, of United States Cold Storage, Inc., to the grand opening of their Laredo 1 facility on October 16, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Item VII & Supplemental Agenda Item I
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Steven Gutierrez to the Drug and Alcohol Commission. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., of Louis P. Lavaude to the Board of Adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1), Caseworker, R34 position for the Sf Texas - Juntas For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes, chronic diseases and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the period from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the community based organization Pillar, amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $234,087.00, and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37 position and one (1) Health Educator 11, R32 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) HIV and Behavioral Health Services for the term from September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019.
Items IX 3 - IX 18 & IX 20 - IX 22
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 3. 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 (26) which establishes a section of the south side of the 2000 block of Blaine St., between S. Malinche Ave. and 40 feet west of S. Malinche Ave., as a "No Parking" zone from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication. 4. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 19.28 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 14.33 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 4.65 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 7. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 2.9455 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 8. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 6 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 51.77 acres, more or less, located berth of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 10. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3. 75 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 11. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.24 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). 12. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1. 7225 acres, more or less, located north of FM 14 72 and east of Primero, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 13. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.1699 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 14. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.91 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 15. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 15.284 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of FM 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Man ufactu ring District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 16. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 254.017 acres, more or less, located east of 1-35 and north of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 17. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.1579 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 18. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 20. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 86.17 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 21. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 298.42 acres, more or less located east of 1-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (west of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (heavy Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 22. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 140.95 acres, more or less located east of 1-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (east of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning.
An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.61 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, providing for the efective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District).
Items X 23 - X 30 & X 32 - X 34
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 23. 2018-0-126 Ratifying the execution of the contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $151,870.00 for a total of $5,574,106.00 for FY2018 and $5,535,050.00 for FY2019 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019. 24. 2018-0-127 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant no. TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with a 15% local match and to amend the FY2018 Transit Capital Grants by appropriating $243,038.00 in additional revenues and $248,049.00 in expenditures resulting in a drawdown of fund balance in the amount of $5,011.00. This FTA grant is a Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) act and will be used to replace one (1) heavy-duty bus and (1) paratransit van that have met their useful life benchmark (ULB). 25. 2018-O-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.179 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr. and East of US Hwy 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-73-2018 District I 26. 2018-O-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.26 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at West of Katiana Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-76-2018 District I 27. 2018-O-130 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.45 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at South of S. Texas Ave., and West of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-77-2018 District I Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-75-2018 District II 29. 2018-O-132 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Residential Subdivision, located at 8201 Mejia Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-71-2018 District II 30. 2018-0-133 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.37 acres as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located East of Casa Verde Rd., and South of Lucia Ct., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-53.B-2018 District V 32. 2018-O-135 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/truck storage and business storage on Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 F.M. 1472 Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-72-2018 District VII 33. 2018-O-136 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol on Lot 11, Block 573, Western Division, located at 2601 San Bernardo Ave.; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-78-2018 District VIII 34. 2018-0-141 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.
2018-0-134 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol Blvd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-67-2018 District V
XI. CONSENT AGENDA 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 35. 2018-R-131 Authorizing the City Manager to accept participation in the Texas Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program and submit and accept requests of property on an as needed basis as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. The LESO Program (formerly the 1033 Program) allows Law Enforcement Agencies to receive Department of Defense (DoD) excess property. Transfer of property is at no cost to the city and any property received will be recorded in the City's Fixed Asset Inventory System. 36. 2018-R-132 Authorizing City Manager to submit and accept a grant in the amount of $123,580.68 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)/Jim Hogg County. This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses and equipment used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 37. 2018-R-133 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $133,905.03 in discounts for communications and internet access from the Universal Service Program (E-Rate) / the Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission. Grant is for the upgrade of the library's technology infrastructure. Total project amount is $167,381.29 which includes the required 20% match of $33,476.26. Funding is available in the Library's FY2018-2019 operating budget. 38. 2018-R-134 Amending Resolution No. 2018-R-88 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". The Police Department's participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo. 39. 2018-R-135 Authorizing the City Manager to enter and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo Independent School District ("LISD"), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, acting through it's Board of Trustees, and The City of Laredo ("City"), a municipal corporation, acting through it's City Council, related to the fence surrounding the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts Campus. 40. 2018-R-137 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-086-2018 in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the 14 CFR Part 150 Noise Abatement Program and Noise Contour Study at the Laredo International Airport. The City's local match in the amount of $222,223.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. Total project cost is $2,222,223.00. 41. 2018-R-138 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant No. 3-48-0136-085-2018 in the amount of $3,625,107.00 and Grant No. 3-48-0136-087-2018 in the amount of $7,549,126.00 for the Rehabilitation of Cargo Apron, Phase 11 and Phase 12 at the Laredo International Airport. The City's local match in the amount of $1,241,581 is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. Total project cost is $12,415,814. 42. 2018-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement in the amount of $25,000.00 between the City of Laredo Health Department and the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo for the "Ventanillas de Salud" (VOS) Behavioral Health Protection Strategy Program to provide through contractual services, bicultural mental health education, counseling, referrals, advocacy, and assistance in enrollment to U.S. Federal, State, and local public health services and programs that may be available for migrants to address behavioral health care for the period beginning September 28, 2018 through December 31, 2018. XI (b) MOTIONS 43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve an amendment to a service contract for Sound Insulation Service awarded to W. D. Schock Company, Inc. which will increase the contract by $2,275.00 dollars to mitigate environmental hazards. This will support the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program, Sound Insulation Phase 12. Funding is available through the FAA Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) Grant #81. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute payments to Laredo Trade and Travel Center, OBA Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey's office daily operations. Total budget for Fiscal year 2018-2019 is $148,000.00 and expenses will not exceed this amount. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department budget. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Slay Engineering Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $57,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Fasken Recreational Center Shade Structure (Palapa) located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2016 CO-District VII Priority Funds. 46. Consideration for approval of the Sidewalk Improvements Phase I Tilden Avenue/Eistetter Street Area (19 Blocks) - District IV as complete, approval of change order no. 1 an increase of $4,169.30 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $35,671.49 to ALC Construction, Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $150,097.90. Funding is available in the 2017 CO. 47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) Solar Trailers with Mini-domes and License Plate Readers (LPRs) from Wireless CCTV, LLC, in the amount of $104,602.00. The purchase of these mobile LPRs shall be made utilizing GSA Contract Pricing. These mobile LPRs will be used in conjuction with our Operation Stonegarden deployments and will be placed in high traffic areas along roads that have been identified as threat areas by U.S. Border Patrol and have proven to be hot spots for human/drug smuggling. Funding is available is the Special Police Fund-2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 48. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY16-072 with Nery Enriquez Trucking, El Campo, Texas, in an amount of up to $40,000.00 for the purchase of bermuda grass required for all Parks & Leisure 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 six (6) extension periods. There was no price increase 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 for another one year period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 49. Consideration to renew and amend annual service/supply contracts FY17-060 by 25% for the repairs/replacement/new installation of shades for the Parks & Leisure Department to the following vendors: 1. Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $87,500.00; and 2. Impression Design, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. This contract establishes a percentage discount on original manufacturer shades and a labor rate for these services. The City of Laredo Purchasing Department shall obtain quotes from the primary and secondary vendor for all quotes that exceed $3,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of two, 1 year extension periods. There was no price increase 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 for another one year period. Funding is available in the Parks Maintenance Budget. 50. Consideration to renew contract number FY15-049 to the sole bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in an amount up to $250,000.00 to provide hauling and disposal services of approximately 5,500 cubic yard of wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant. This shall be extension 3 of 6. The frequency and number of loads varies depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $1,645.00 and $1,780.00 per cubic yard rate. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Wastewater Treatment Division budget. 51. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 9, to CDM Smith, in the amount of $45,100.00 for the professional Engineering and Construction services for Replacement of two existing Belt Filter Presses and provide survey, metes and bounds for AEP Easement for South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant (SLWWTP) 12 to 18 MGD Expansion Project. The revised contract amount is $8,022,110.00. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond account.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion with possible action to have all City vehicles display a "3 Foot Rule" decal, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli) 2. Discussion with possible action to have the City adopt the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide. The Manual on Uniform Traffic MUTCD published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supersedes this design guide, as applicable and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli)
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
tems XII 53, XII 54, XIII, & 60 A
53. 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. 54. 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. XIII. 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. 54. 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. 57. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) to consult with attorney on pending or contemplated litigation regarding request to grant a License Agreement to the United States Customs and Border Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers for purposes of conducting a Right of Entry for Survey on the City of Laredo's 926.998 acres of farmland located in La Grulla, Star County, Texas that will include environmental assessments, property surveys, appraisals and any such work incidental to the government's assessment of the property for possible future acquisition as needed for construction of the border wall, and return to open session for possible action. 58. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Laredo Jet Center, LLC vs. City of Laredo, Cause no. 04-17-00316-CV; pending in the Fourth Court of Appeals; Laredo Jet Center, LLC vs. City of Laredo and Elizabeth Benavides Elite Aviation, Inc.; Cause no. 2017CVK002669-D3, and pending in the 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; Laredo International Airport of the City of Laredo vs. Altair Aviation, Cause no. 2017CVD000046-L2, and pending in County Court at Law #1, Webb County, Texas; and Laredo International Airport of the City of Laredo vs. Altair Aviation; Cause no. 2017CVD000047-L2 and pending in County Court at Law #1, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 60. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action to ratify the agreement between Fire Chief Steve E. Landin and the City of Laredo that was approved in writing by City Manager Carlos Villarreal in May 2011. The agreement indicates how accruals will be paid, health benefits, retirement plan and longevity; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Presentation by the staff of the City Attorney's Office regarding the legality of City Council's request to consolidate the Tax Department, with discussion and possible action.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on trash/debris accumulating in front of properties and reporting procedures for cleaning and enforcement.
Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to accept and/or enter into negotiations regarding the donation of the additional eight acres by Richard Hachar Properties and seven acres by Juan Salinas thus completing the fifty acres around the SOLA Center.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to design a retaining wall and an erosion control plan by Bartlett Park basketball court to include a possible amphitheatre and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement a plan for debt defeasance and transfer to the 4A/4B Taxation taking into account the legislative requirements, timeline for voters input on a resolution and financial bond commitments, and any matters incident thereto.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 59. Consideration to authorize the purchase of (1) 35 ft. low-floor Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus in the amount of $494,163.00 for Gillig L.L.C ("Gillig") Hayward, California, through a joint procurement with Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Request for Proposal (RFP) No.:2013-V-20. Funding is available through the Transit's Sales Tax fund and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant. FTA Grant # TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with local match in the amount of $77,185.00 (15%) from Transit Sales Tax. (Contingent on the approval of Final Reading #2018-0-127.) XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to take all measures to immediately mow grass and de-weed all parks, creeks, and other properties maintained by the City of Laredo that are overgrown due to recent rains, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump under 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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. One (1) speed hump on Gregorio Lerma Drive between Fidel Padilla Drive and Santos Morales Drive.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action to do a Reimbursement Resolution to fund capital projects previously approved by Council in District III. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action on the Laredo Housing Authority's animal and pet policy; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Co uncil Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to review and amend the current scoring tool being used by staff to award contracts or jobs or recommend the selection of contractors; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to formally define the use of the police substations; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to consider outsourcing all building inspections and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on the presentation by the Emergency Assistance Team (E.A.T). (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on adopting an ordinance for the purpose of addressing the cat population in our City through a "Trap-Neuter-Return" Program also known as "TNR"; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II D & Item XVI
D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action on the Laredo Housing Authority's animal and pet policy; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) XVI. ADJOURN
Oct 01, 2018 City Council
The Mayor will be presenting the following: Recognizing Harmony School of Excellence Robotics Team for winning 2nd place in NASA's National Swarmathon competition: Jorge Montes, Israel Demandel, Karina Palacios and their teachers.
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.
COMMUNICATIONS 1. Invitation by Timothy Franciscus-Timm, of United States Cold Storage, Inc., to the grand opening of their Laredo 1 facility on October 16, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Item VII & Supplemental Agenda Item I
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Steven Gutierrez to the Drug and Alcohol Commission. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., of Louis P. Lavaude to the Board of Adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1), Caseworker, R34 position for the Sf Texas - Juntas For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes, chronic diseases and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the period from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the community based organization Pillar, amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $234,087.00, and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37 position and one (1) Health Educator 11, R32 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) HIV and Behavioral Health Services for the term from September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019.
Items IX 3 - IX 18 & IX 20 - IX 22
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 3. 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 (26) which establishes a section of the south side of the 2000 block of Blaine St., between S. Malinche Ave. and 40 feet west of S. Malinche Ave., as a "No Parking" zone from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication. 4. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 19.28 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 14.33 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 4.65 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 7. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 2.9455 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 8. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 6 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 51.77 acres, more or less, located berth of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 10. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3. 75 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 11. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.24 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). 12. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1. 7225 acres, more or less, located north of FM 14 72 and east of Primero, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 13. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.1699 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 14. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.91 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 15. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 15.284 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of FM 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Man ufactu ring District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 16. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 254.017 acres, more or less, located east of 1-35 and north of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 17. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.1579 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 18. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 20. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 86.17 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 21. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 298.42 acres, more or less located east of 1-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (west of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (heavy Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning. 22. An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 140.95 acres, more or less located east of 1-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (east of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). Staff does not support the initial zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning.
An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.61 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, providing for the efective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District).
Items X 23 - X 30 & X 32 - X 34
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 23. 2018-0-126 Ratifying the execution of the contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $151,870.00 for a total of $5,574,106.00 for FY2018 and $5,535,050.00 for FY2019 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019. 24. 2018-0-127 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant no. TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with a 15% local match and to amend the FY2018 Transit Capital Grants by appropriating $243,038.00 in additional revenues and $248,049.00 in expenditures resulting in a drawdown of fund balance in the amount of $5,011.00. This FTA grant is a Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) act and will be used to replace one (1) heavy-duty bus and (1) paratransit van that have met their useful life benchmark (ULB). 25. 2018-O-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.179 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr. and East of US Hwy 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-73-2018 District I 26. 2018-O-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.26 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at West of Katiana Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-76-2018 District I 27. 2018-O-130 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.45 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at South of S. Texas Ave., and West of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-77-2018 District I Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-75-2018 District II 29. 2018-O-132 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Residential Subdivision, located at 8201 Mejia Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-71-2018 District II 30. 2018-0-133 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.37 acres as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located East of Casa Verde Rd., and South of Lucia Ct., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-53.B-2018 District V 32. 2018-O-135 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/truck storage and business storage on Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 F.M. 1472 Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-72-2018 District VII 33. 2018-O-136 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol on Lot 11, Block 573, Western Division, located at 2601 San Bernardo Ave.; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-78-2018 District VIII 34. 2018-0-141 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.
2018-0-134 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol Blvd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-67-2018 District V
XI. CONSENT AGENDA 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 35. 2018-R-131 Authorizing the City Manager to accept participation in the Texas Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program and submit and accept requests of property on an as needed basis as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. The LESO Program (formerly the 1033 Program) allows Law Enforcement Agencies to receive Department of Defense (DoD) excess property. Transfer of property is at no cost to the city and any property received will be recorded in the City's Fixed Asset Inventory System. 36. 2018-R-132 Authorizing City Manager to submit and accept a grant in the amount of $123,580.68 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)/Jim Hogg County. This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses and equipment used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 37. 2018-R-133 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $133,905.03 in discounts for communications and internet access from the Universal Service Program (E-Rate) / the Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission. Grant is for the upgrade of the library's technology infrastructure. Total project amount is $167,381.29 which includes the required 20% match of $33,476.26. Funding is available in the Library's FY2018-2019 operating budget. 38. 2018-R-134 Amending Resolution No. 2018-R-88 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". The Police Department's participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo. 39. 2018-R-135 Authorizing the City Manager to enter and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo Independent School District ("LISD"), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, acting through it's Board of Trustees, and The City of Laredo ("City"), a municipal corporation, acting through it's City Council, related to the fence surrounding the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts Campus. 40. 2018-R-137 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-086-2018 in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the 14 CFR Part 150 Noise Abatement Program and Noise Contour Study at the Laredo International Airport. The City's local match in the amount of $222,223.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. Total project cost is $2,222,223.00. 41. 2018-R-138 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant No. 3-48-0136-085-2018 in the amount of $3,625,107.00 and Grant No. 3-48-0136-087-2018 in the amount of $7,549,126.00 for the Rehabilitation of Cargo Apron, Phase 11 and Phase 12 at the Laredo International Airport. The City's local match in the amount of $1,241,581 is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. Total project cost is $12,415,814. 42. 2018-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement in the amount of $25,000.00 between the City of Laredo Health Department and the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo for the "Ventanillas de Salud" (VOS) Behavioral Health Protection Strategy Program to provide through contractual services, bicultural mental health education, counseling, referrals, advocacy, and assistance in enrollment to U.S. Federal, State, and local public health services and programs that may be available for migrants to address behavioral health care for the period beginning September 28, 2018 through December 31, 2018. XI (b) MOTIONS 43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve an amendment to a service contract for Sound Insulation Service awarded to W. D. Schock Company, Inc. which will increase the contract by $2,275.00 dollars to mitigate environmental hazards. This will support the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program, Sound Insulation Phase 12. Funding is available through the FAA Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) Grant #81. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute payments to Laredo Trade and Travel Center, OBA Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey's office daily operations. Total budget for Fiscal year 2018-2019 is $148,000.00 and expenses will not exceed this amount. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department budget. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Slay Engineering Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $57,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Fasken Recreational Center Shade Structure (Palapa) located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2016 CO-District VII Priority Funds. 46. Consideration for approval of the Sidewalk Improvements Phase I Tilden Avenue/Eistetter Street Area (19 Blocks) - District IV as complete, approval of change order no. 1 an increase of $4,169.30 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $35,671.49 to ALC Construction, Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $150,097.90. Funding is available in the 2017 CO. 47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) Solar Trailers with Mini-domes and License Plate Readers (LPRs) from Wireless CCTV, LLC, in the amount of $104,602.00. The purchase of these mobile LPRs shall be made utilizing GSA Contract Pricing. These mobile LPRs will be used in conjuction with our Operation Stonegarden deployments and will be placed in high traffic areas along roads that have been identified as threat areas by U.S. Border Patrol and have proven to be hot spots for human/drug smuggling. Funding is available is the Special Police Fund-2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 48. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY16-072 with Nery Enriquez Trucking, El Campo, Texas, in an amount of up to $40,000.00 for the purchase of bermuda grass required for all Parks & Leisure 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 six (6) extension periods. There was no price increase 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 for another one year period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 49. Consideration to renew and amend annual service/supply contracts FY17-060 by 25% for the repairs/replacement/new installation of shades for the Parks & Leisure Department to the following vendors: 1. Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $87,500.00; and 2. Impression Design, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. This contract establishes a percentage discount on original manufacturer shades and a labor rate for these services. The City of Laredo Purchasing Department shall obtain quotes from the primary and secondary vendor for all quotes that exceed $3,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of two, 1 year extension periods. There was no price increase 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 for another one year period. Funding is available in the Parks Maintenance Budget. 50. Consideration to renew contract number FY15-049 to the sole bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in an amount up to $250,000.00 to provide hauling and disposal services of approximately 5,500 cubic yard of wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant. This shall be extension 3 of 6. The frequency and number of loads varies depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $1,645.00 and $1,780.00 per cubic yard rate. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Wastewater Treatment Division budget. 51. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 9, to CDM Smith, in the amount of $45,100.00 for the professional Engineering and Construction services for Replacement of two existing Belt Filter Presses and provide survey, metes and bounds for AEP Easement for South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant (SLWWTP) 12 to 18 MGD Expansion Project. The revised contract amount is $8,022,110.00. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond account.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion with possible action to have all City vehicles display a "3 Foot Rule" decal, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli) 2. Discussion with possible action to have the City adopt the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide. The Manual on Uniform Traffic MUTCD published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supersedes this design guide, as applicable and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Roberto Balli)
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
tems XII 53, XII 54, XIII, & 60 A
53. 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. 54. 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. XIII. 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. 54. 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. 57. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) to consult with attorney on pending or contemplated litigation regarding request to grant a License Agreement to the United States Customs and Border Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers for purposes of conducting a Right of Entry for Survey on the City of Laredo's 926.998 acres of farmland located in La Grulla, Star County, Texas that will include environmental assessments, property surveys, appraisals and any such work incidental to the government's assessment of the property for possible future acquisition as needed for construction of the border wall, and return to open session for possible action. 58. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Laredo Jet Center, LLC vs. City of Laredo, Cause no. 04-17-00316-CV; pending in the Fourth Court of Appeals; Laredo Jet Center, LLC vs. City of Laredo and Elizabeth Benavides Elite Aviation, Inc.; Cause no. 2017CVK002669-D3, and pending in the 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; Laredo International Airport of the City of Laredo vs. Altair Aviation, Cause no. 2017CVD000046-L2, and pending in County Court at Law #1, Webb County, Texas; and Laredo International Airport of the City of Laredo vs. Altair Aviation; Cause no. 2017CVD000047-L2 and pending in County Court at Law #1, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 60. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action to ratify the agreement between Fire Chief Steve E. Landin and the City of Laredo that was approved in writing by City Manager Carlos Villarreal in May 2011. The agreement indicates how accruals will be paid, health benefits, retirement plan and longevity; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Presentation by the staff of the City Attorney's Office regarding the legality of City Council's request to consolidate the Tax Department, with discussion and possible action.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on trash/debris accumulating in front of properties and reporting procedures for cleaning and enforcement.
Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to accept and/or enter into negotiations regarding the donation of the additional eight acres by Richard Hachar Properties and seven acres by Juan Salinas thus completing the fifty acres around the SOLA Center.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to design a retaining wall and an erosion control plan by Bartlett Park basketball court to include a possible amphitheatre and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement a plan for debt defeasance and transfer to the 4A/4B Taxation taking into account the legislative requirements, timeline for voters input on a resolution and financial bond commitments, and any matters incident thereto.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 59. Consideration to authorize the purchase of (1) 35 ft. low-floor Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus in the amount of $494,163.00 for Gillig L.L.C ("Gillig") Hayward, California, through a joint procurement with Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Request for Proposal (RFP) No.:2013-V-20. Funding is available through the Transit's Sales Tax fund and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant. FTA Grant # TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with local match in the amount of $77,185.00 (15%) from Transit Sales Tax. (Contingent on the approval of Final Reading #2018-0-127.) XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to take all measures to immediately mow grass and de-weed all parks, creeks, and other properties maintained by the City of Laredo that are overgrown due to recent rains, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump under 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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. One (1) speed hump on Gregorio Lerma Drive between Fidel Padilla Drive and Santos Morales Drive.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action to do a Reimbursement Resolution to fund capital projects previously approved by Council in District III. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action on the Laredo Housing Authority's animal and pet policy; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Co uncil Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to review and amend the current scoring tool being used by staff to award contracts or jobs or recommend the selection of contractors; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to formally define the use of the police substations; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to consider outsourcing all building inspections and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on the presentation by the Emergency Assistance Team (E.A.T). (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on adopting an ordinance for the purpose of addressing the cat population in our City through a "Trap-Neuter-Return" Program also known as "TNR"; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Supplemental Agenda Item II D & Item XVI
D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action on the Laredo Housing Authority's animal and pet policy; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) XVI. ADJOURN