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.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Israel Perez as a member of the United States Army National Guard and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to recognize the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts and it's school director, Dr. Martha E. Villarreal for receiving the highest honor for the Arts in the State of Texas, The 2019 Texas Medal of Arts Award; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to send to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission, the proposed name: "Martha C. Narvaez City Hall Apartments" for the residential development at 802 Convent Ave.; and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action regarding Texas A&M International University's request of $100,000.00 from the City of Laredo as sponsorship for a year-long celebration of TAMIU's 50th Anniversary beginning in August 2019. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member Nelly Vielma, and Council Member Alberto Torres,Jr.)
Staff report by Municipal Court Judge Jesus Dominguez on status of court and proposed changes in operations, with possible action.
Presentation by the Day of Action Committee on world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma's "Day of Action - Building Bridges" and his visit to the City of Laredo on April 13, 2019.
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women 2019 action plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. 1. Hall of Fame Event- Date to be determined (June) 2. Women Voter Awareness Workshop - Date to be determined (April) 3. Business Etiquette Workshop- Date to be determined (June) 4. Young Woman's Leadership Conference- Date to be determined (September) 5. Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity - Date to be determined
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Tricia Cortez to the City Manager Search Ad-Hoc Commi 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.of Roberto Mancha Sr. to the Max Mandel Golf Course Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Gary Jacobs to the Max Mandel Golf Course Committee. 4. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Amber A Avis to the Laredo Commission for Women. 5. Re-appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Richard Gonzalez to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. 6. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Margarita Araiza to the Old Mercy Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee. 7. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Elsa Galvan to the Ethics Commission.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.8547acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr., and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff sypports the application. ZC-21-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.24 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located East of US Hwy. 83 and South of Sierra Vista Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff sypports the application. ZC-22-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map} of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Fiesta Subdivis-ion, located at 101 Alta Mar Dr., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff does not sypport the application. ZC-14-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 & 8, Block 817, Eastern Division, located at 1520 Cortez St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change and Staff does not sypport the application. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-15-2019 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.27 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located at, Southeast corner of Ejido Ave., and Wormser Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approyal of the zone change, and staff sypports the application. ZC-25-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2025, Eastern Division, located at 3220 Ross St., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the zone change, and staff sypports the application. ZC-24-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2015-0-136 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 West Village Blvd., Suites 101-102 (one unit); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, and mfl sypports the application. ZC-26-2019 DistrictV
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 77.71 acres out of Lot 1, Block 1, San Isidro Southwest Subdivision, Phase II, located at 9819 San Dario Ave., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to R-1A (Single family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the zone change and staff sypports the application. ZC-23-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 40.6420 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd., and North of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1(Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change, and though compatible with surrounding zones and land uses, Staff does not sypport the proposed zone change because it does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for the Future Land Use as Agricultural/Rural and Neighborhood Mixed Use. ZC-82-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) otthe City of taredo by re-zoning approximately 1.6484 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd.,(Mines Road) and West of Silver Mine Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1(Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff sypports the zone change. ZC-80-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza, located at 4800 McPherson Rd.,Suite B; providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed Special Use Permit. Staf f does not sypport the application as it does not comply with the minimum separation distance of three hundred (300) feet to a residential zoning district. ZC-20-2019 District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the City of Laredo 2018-2019 Laredo Auto Theft Task Force Fund Budget by increasing revenues by $6,480.00, drawing down from fund balance $14,120.00 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $20,600.00, to appropriate program income for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Program Income will be used to fund training and equipment for the Auto Theft Task Force to combat auto burglary and theft in the City of Laredo. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2-16(b) and adding a new Section 2-19 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the offices of Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager to oversee and coordinate the various functions and services of the city; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to convey an Easement and Right of Way to AEP TEXAS INC., a six (6) foot wide Easement lying wholly within a portion of 34.94 acres, more or less, within the boundaries of the former Laredo Air Force Base, partly in Survey 1020m Rafael Vidaurri, Original Grantee, Webb County, Texas; Said tract of land conveyed to Grantor on deed Recorded in Document Number 58786, Volume 457, Page 73, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas; More specifically, the strip of land covered by this Easement and Right of Way shall be six (6) feet in width, three (3) feet on each side of a centerline as described by on Exhibit "A", attached hereto, and providing for an effective date.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents for the sale of a 2,276 S!:!Uare foot tract of land "Surface Only" for the appraised market value of $23,100.00. The adjacent land owner requested to purchase the subject tract to complete a residential development. The subject property is inaccessible; therefore, making it eligible to be sold to the only abutting land owner, Monaco Development, LLC. The subject tract of land is owned by the City of Laredo within the Manadas Creek area, as recorded in Volume 2262, Page 24 Official Records of Webb County, Texas, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B". Funds will be deposited in the Environmental Services land sales proceeds account.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to grant a License Agreement by and between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Axtel, S.A.B de C.V., formerly known as Alestra S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Corporation dated April 8, 2019 for the use of one (1) fiber/cable tray affixed beneath the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 519 linear feet of right-of-way. 1. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 am, AprilS, 2019 and terminating at 12:00 pm April ?, 2024. 2. Annual fee shall be $27,691.21 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the fee, Licensee shall pay a nine dollar and 76/100 ($9.76) linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 21. 2019-0-029 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the Animal Care Services Department FY2018-19 budget and Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating two (2) Kennel Workers, R27 positions; two (2) Veterinarian Technicians, R30 positions; and one (1) Custodian, R23 position. The total funding required for these positions is $111,526.00 and will be funded with savings within the Animal Care Services operating budget. 22. 2019-0-030 Ratifying the execution of a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 18-19 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $120,590.00 and amending the FY18-19 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department to perform activities that support the Public Health Crisis Response and Recovery by creating a prepared and protected team that is ready to deploy in case of a disaster in particular for post hurricane response and recovery under the Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the term period from January 25, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 23. 2019-0-031 Amending the FY 2018-2019 Risk Management Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures of $50,000.00. The revenues are for Wellness reimbursements from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (B.C.B.S. TX) and are restricted for the continued operation of the City's Wellness Program. 24. 2019-0-032 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2013-0-125 and authorizing the issuance of a revised C.U.P. for an amusement redemption machine establishment changing the tenant on Lot 2C, Block 1, Zaftex Phase II, located at 3917 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, Suites 1 and 4; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-19-2019 District I 25. 2019-0-033 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Ave., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-16-2019 District V 26. 2019-0-034 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 519, Western Division, located at 1902 W. Anna Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-17-2019 District VIII 27. 2019-0-035 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 10' of 45' of Lot 8, Lot 9 and Lot 10, Block 101, Western Division, located at 515 and 519 Matamoros St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-18-2019 District VIII 28. 2019-0-036 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 24, Article Ill, Section 24.56.2 of the City of Laredo Land Development Code book by eliminating the review and approval by the Parks and Recreation Board of: parkland dedication sites, cash payments in lieu of land, and park improvement plans and specifications; and amending Section 24.56.3 by revising the time requirements for park improvements to require completion of construction of park improvements within eighteen (18) months of plat recordation; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 29. 2019-0-037 An ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a lease agreement with South Texas Advancement Resource (STAR), a non-profit entity, for the lease of approximately 2.3 acres of land located at lot 1, block 21 Lowry farm subdivision unit 4, for the purpose of creating a living laboratory to promote best practices for sustainable farming and land management; providing for a lease term of five (5) years at a rate of $1 per year; providing an option to renew; waiving water utilities; STAR shall be responsible for extending the plumbing water line from existing water meter. 30. 2019-0-038 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the waiver, reduction or reimbursement of facility use or special event fees for requests that serve a public purpose; are in accordance with the city's policy for special event fee reduction, waiver, or reimbursement; and have been sponsored by three members of the city council; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 31. 2019-0-039 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6, Section 2-87.6 of the Code of Ordinances by excepting the City Manager from the city's pay administration policy; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
2019-0-040 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Section 2.03 "Gifts" of the Laredo Code of Ethics by adding an exception to the general prohibitions in order to allow for donations of money, real estate, products, services, and property made by persons or business entities that serve a public purpose and that are in accordance with the city's donation policy; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women 2019 action plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. 1. Hall of Fame Event- Date to be determined (June) 2. Women Voter Awareness Workshop - Date to be determined (April) 3. Business Etiquette Workshop- Date to be determined (June) 4. Young Woman's Leadership Conference- Date to be determined (September) 5. Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity - Date to be determined
Discussion with possible action to submit the following items for consideration to the Charter Review Commission; and any other matters incident thereto: 3. The required language amendments to the Charter in order to facilitate subcontracting of the Tax Assessment collection, leaving the position of Tax Assessor but removing the necessity for a department. 4. The required language amendments to facilitate checks and balances to add a position of an administrative assistant for each City Council and Mayor that reports and is supervised directly by the elected official. 5. The required language amendments to revert to the previous recall language in the charter, whereby 10% of the constituents who voted on the last respective election will be the threshold for recall, instead of 10% of those registered to vote.
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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 33. 2019-R-27 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $53,448.72 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase SWAT equipment/gear to help ensure the safety of unit members while performing many assigned duties. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 34. 2019-R-28 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $43,120.40 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase a portable x-ray machine which will allow bomb technicians the ability to obtain real-time imaging in a variety of applications. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 35. 2019-R-29 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $39,668.50 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department (CJD), for funding the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti- Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. Funding is available in Special Police Fund. 36. 2019-R-30 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $103,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This grant will fund one Investigator position and travel/training for the Special Investigations Unit. The City of Laredo will be responsible for a required match of 29% of total project funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 37. 2019-R-3 1 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $61,642.60 to the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department (CJD), for funding the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This funding will be used to equip sixteen (16) members of the LPD Traffic Unit with Panasonic Toughpads to improve efficiency and effectiveness during critical situations. Funding will be available in Special Police Fund. 38. 2019-R-32 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant K'9S4COPsto request a pollee serv1ce Clog to be tramea ana usea by th aep Lpalicreactitoon to Police Department for law enforcement purposes. The police service dog is grant funded and will be at no cost to the City of Laredo Police Department. 39. 2019-R-33 A resolution expressing the City of Laredo's support for the memorial designation of Cuatro Vientos Road/Loop 20, from State Highway 359 to Mangana Hein Road, as the Lance Corporal Rodrigo Rodriguez Memorial Highway, as authorized by Texas Transportation Code 225.002, entitled Memorial Designation of Highway(s) by Local Governments. 40. 2019-R-38 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the American Library Association (ALA), through its division, the Public Library Association (PLA) and the City of Laredo-Public Library for the purpose of participation in the Inclusive Internship Initiative (Ill), funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funding includes a $3,500.00 stipend for the intern and travel reimbursement for mentor and intern to attend the kick-off event in Chicago, IL and the wrap-up event in Washington, D.C. 41. 2019-R-39 Supporting SB 1496, introduced by Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini, District 21, calling for the creation and funding of a pilot study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board and providing for hydrologic and water quality monitoring, characterization, and modeling of the Rio Grande watershed in Webb County and Zapata County as a means to improve the state of the Rio Grande River which serves as the sole source of drinking water for the City of Laredo and millions of people in South Texas. 42. 2019-R-40 Resolution supporting the ratification of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement and continued free trade between the United States and its North American trading partners to ensure the U.S. remains competitive against other trade blocs and U.S. jobs are preserved.
Item XII 43 - 46, 48 - 53, & 56 - 59
(b) MOTIONS 43. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P., for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of one (1) year with an option to renew three (3) additional years of maintenance, effective April1, 2019 and will not exceed $320,231.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 44. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $29,400.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the CDBG Sidewalk s District VIII (14 Blocks ) . Design work is t o be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the CDBG 2018 Action Year Grant. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $31,900.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the CDBG Downtown Neighborhood Access Improvements District VIII (11 Blocks). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the CDBG 2018 Action Year Grant. 46. Consideration to rescind awarded contract FY19-006 to American LED Display Solutions Corp., Miami, Florida in the total amount $177,256.00 and authorizing the re-solicitation (rebid) of this project with revised scope. This LED display system will be installed at the Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Parkway, Laredo, Texas. American LED has not been able to comply with contract requirements and completion of this project as well over the ninety (90) working days alluded for project completion. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Uni-Trade Operations Fund. 49. Consideration to award contract FY19-040 to the sole bidder, Industrial Disposal Supply Company, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of Tymco Street Sweeper (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City's street sweeper heavy equipment. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for the purchase of needed repairs and replacement parts and services. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 50. Consideration to award two (2) year contract FY19-041 to the low bidder Dus-Tex Mops & Mats Rental, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $85,000.00 for the rental of dust mops and mats to various city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution and may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement. All mops and mats services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding in available in various department budgets. 51. Consideration to award contract FY19-036 for the purchase of heavy duty trucks for the Utilities Department to the following low bidders: 1. Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $70,624.00 for the purchase of one (1) road construction sweeper; 2. Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $499,730.00 for the purchase of five (5) 12-14 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (cab & chassis) and five (5) 12-14 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (David trailer dump bodies); 3. Kyrish Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount $213,000.00 for the purchase of one (1) 27 Cubic Yard Tractor for an aluminum end dump trailer (cab & chassis only); 4. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $721,820.85 for the purchase of one (1) 27 Cubic Yard Tractor for an aluminum end dump trailer (Vantage body), one (1) Truck Tractor for Roll-Off Trailer Hoist (cab & chassis), one (1) Truck Tractor for Roll-Off Trailer Hoist (G&H Body), one (1) Camel 1200 Combination Truck (cab & chassis), one (1) Camel Combination Truck (Camel 1200/12yd body), one (1) 14-16 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (cab & chassis), and one (1) 14-16 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (Maverick dump body). All replacement heavy duty trucks that have reached their useful life-- refer to attachment "Replacement Unit #'s". All these heavy duty trucks will supplement the Utilities Department operations. Funding is available in the 2017 Utilities Sewer Revenue Bond and 2018 Water and Sewer PPFCO Funds. 52. Consideration to award contract FY19-033 for the purchase of heavy duty equipment for various city departments to the following low bidders: ----- --- -1ue-ces-PowerE--qutpment, Laredo, Texas In the amountof $1,055,21"1-:lJO for the purchase of four (4) backhoes, and one (1) dozer; 2. AG Pro-Company of Texas, Weslaco, Texas in the amount of $170,485.34 for the purchase of one (1) utility tractor, one (1) EZ riding mower, one (1) mini-excavator and four (4) utility vehicles; 3. Ron Grant Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $43,386.00 for the purchase of three (3) backhoe trailers, and three (3) utility trailers; 4. Holt Texas, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $600,156.37 for the purchase of one (1) skid steer, and one (1) articulated dump truck. All replacement heavy duty equipment that have reached their useful life-- refer to attachment "Replacement Unit #'s". All this heavy duty equipment will supplement the Utilities Departments operations. Funding is available in the 2018 Solid Waste PPFCO and the Water and Sewer 2018 PPFCO Funds. 53. Consideration to award contract FY19-042 to the following vendors: 1. Section I to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo,Texas in an amount up to $60,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 2. Section II to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo,Texas in an amount up to $55,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor), Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 3. Section Ill to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $40,000.00. To provide tire repair services for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes regular and after hour service call rates for tire repair services. All services shall be provided 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. This contract can be extended three additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Department Fund. 56. Consideration to rescind approval of contract FY19-018 to the sole bidder Ace Industries, Norcross, Georgia in the amount of $67,697.81 for the purchase and installation of one crane/hoist at the Solid Waste Services Department Fleet Maintenance Shop. The sole bidder's quote did not disclose that additional costs, for which the City would be responsible, would be incurred with the installation of the crane. Those costs are site engineering and extensive concrete contractor work for site preparations before the crane could be installed. Those additional costs cause the project to exceed the budgeted amount. 57. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of February 2019 represent a decrease of $18,999.91. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 58. Consideration to initiate a Parking Enforcement Amnesty Program. An Amnesty Program will allow citizens the opportunity to take care of delinquent parking citations and/or payment plans. The Amnesty Program would take place from March 25, 2019 through April12, 2019. 59. Consideration to amend the engineering services contract with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam's Inc to provide for termination on November 27, 2019; providing for the coordination of timing plans for the City-Wide Traffic SignalUpgrade Synchronization project. The timing plan includes the development of traffic signal coordination timing plans for 6 high traffic volume time periods on FM 1472/Mines Road (am, noon, pm & off-peak, Monday peak and Friday peak). Also, develop traffic signal coordination timing plans for 4 typical weekday high traffic volume time periods (am, noon, pm & offpeak) along US Highway 83 (Zapata Highway), Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), McPherson Road, State Highway 359, Business IH35 and IH 35 Frontage Roads for a total of 80 traffic signal controlled intersections. Total contract amount ($599,999.30) will not change. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.
Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY18-029 for the purchase of general electrical supplies to all City departments in an estimated amount up to $300,000.00 with 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective user departmental budgets.
Consideration to initiate a Parking Enforcement Amnesty Program. An Amnesty Program will allow citizens the opportunity to take care of delinquent parking citations and/or payment plans. The Amnesty Program would take place from March 25, 2019 through April12, 2019.
Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY17-024 with the following bidders: 1. Beaver's Source, Laredo, Texas; 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas; 3. Safe-T-Supplies, Laredo, Texas; 4. Laredo Safety Products, Laredo, Texas and 5. South Texas Specialties, Laredo, Texas. for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City safety supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. This is the second of four extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user department budgets.
Consideration to ratify and amend contract FY15-049 by a 25% increase with sole bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in the amount of $62,500.00; new contract total amount shall be $312,500.00. The contract increase is due to increase in operational needs of hauling and disposal services wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Utilities Department- Wastewater Treatment budget.
62. Discussion with possible action to consider a seventh request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Alfredo Rodriguez. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 421 days. 63. 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 Agapito Perez. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 331 days. 64. Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 377 days. 67. Discussion with possible action to approve the renaming of the Bartlett Park to the Jovita ldar's El Progreso Park and any matters incident thereto.
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.
Discussion with possible action to approve the renaming of the Maryland Toddler Park to the Cynthia Collazo Toddler Park.
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
Staff Report by Parks & Leisure and Recreation Services regarding unmarked graves section of City Cemetery.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A.Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to ---- - :ln=struct staff to mstall two (2) Pedestnan Crossmg Beacons on Monarch Drive., 300ft. South of Loop 20; and any other matters incident thereto. District VI priority funds will be used for this project. Total approximate cost is $11,500.00.
Discussion with possible action to amend the Laredo Ethics Code, Sections 8.05 and 9.02(b), to permit the City Attorney's Office, rather than the Human Resources Department, to provide training to city officials and employees on their responsibilities under the Laredo Code of Ethics; and (2) require all city officials and employees to attend ethics training at least once a year; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the funding of the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install one (1) speed hump on Kingston Lane, between Milford Ct. and Derby 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 $2,500.00.
Dmis)\,.cussion with possible-actior=--t.o-p.r.opose-cu:ld-e-valuate...a..beatification-pla. .J:.l-- -- to include grass and trees maintained by the City of Laredo at the City's Cemetery; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sports complex based on the approved 2018 referendum; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Item 69 A3, C1, C2 (Part 1 of 2), C3, & Supplemental Agenda
A3. Discussion with possible action to review and modify, if necessary, the Ethics Code of the City of Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez, Council Member Nelly VIelma,and Council Member George Altgelt) C1. Discussion and possible action to require all city departments to implement an asset management program to track time, labor, parts and equipment; and any matters incident thereto. C2. Discussion and possible action to require all city departments to implement an asset management program to track time, labor, parts and equipment; and any matters incident thereto. C3. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to proactively reachout to vendors every time a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) is solicited in order to ensure a timely bid; and any matters incident thereto. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Martha Valdez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. II. STAFF REPORT 1. Status update on the relocation plan of the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau Facility with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
E1. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps 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 the 2700 block ofTinaja St., between S. Louisiana Ave. and S. Arkansas Ave. and to withdraw the former action by Council on December 03, 2018 to install one (1) speed hump on the 2800 block of Tinaja St. Total $2,500.00. b. One (1) speed hump on the 3000 block of Bismark St., between S. Canada Ave. and S. India Ave. and to withdraw the former action by Council on December 03, 2018 to install one (1) speed hump on the 3100 block of Bismark St. $2,500.00. E2. Discussion with possible action to add sidewalks on the northern side of the 3200 block of barrios; and any other matters incident thereto XVII. ADJOURN
Mar 18, 2019 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.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Israel Perez as a member of the United States Army National Guard and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to recognize the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts and it's school director, Dr. Martha E. Villarreal for receiving the highest honor for the Arts in the State of Texas, The 2019 Texas Medal of Arts Award; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to send to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission, the proposed name: "Martha C. Narvaez City Hall Apartments" for the residential development at 802 Convent Ave.; and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action regarding Texas A&M International University's request of $100,000.00 from the City of Laredo as sponsorship for a year-long celebration of TAMIU's 50th Anniversary beginning in August 2019. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member Nelly Vielma, and Council Member Alberto Torres,Jr.)
Staff report by Municipal Court Judge Jesus Dominguez on status of court and proposed changes in operations, with possible action.
Presentation by the Day of Action Committee on world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma's "Day of Action - Building Bridges" and his visit to the City of Laredo on April 13, 2019.
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women 2019 action plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. 1. Hall of Fame Event- Date to be determined (June) 2. Women Voter Awareness Workshop - Date to be determined (April) 3. Business Etiquette Workshop- Date to be determined (June) 4. Young Woman's Leadership Conference- Date to be determined (September) 5. Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity - Date to be determined
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Tricia Cortez to the City Manager Search Ad-Hoc Commi 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.of Roberto Mancha Sr. to the Max Mandel Golf Course Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Gary Jacobs to the Max Mandel Golf Course Committee. 4. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Amber A Avis to the Laredo Commission for Women. 5. Re-appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Richard Gonzalez to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. 6. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill of Margarita Araiza to the Old Mercy Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee. 7. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Elsa Galvan to the Ethics Commission.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.8547acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr., and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff sypports the application. ZC-21-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.24 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located East of US Hwy. 83 and South of Sierra Vista Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff sypports the application. ZC-22-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map} of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Fiesta Subdivis-ion, located at 101 Alta Mar Dr., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the proposed Zone Change and staff does not sypport the application. ZC-14-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 & 8, Block 817, Eastern Division, located at 1520 Cortez St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change and Staff does not sypport the application. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-15-2019 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.27 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located at, Southeast corner of Ejido Ave., and Wormser Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approyal of the zone change, and staff sypports the application. ZC-25-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2025, Eastern Division, located at 3220 Ross St., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the zone change, and staff sypports the application. ZC-24-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2015-0-136 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 West Village Blvd., Suites 101-102 (one unit); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, and mfl sypports the application. ZC-26-2019 DistrictV
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 77.71 acres out of Lot 1, Block 1, San Isidro Southwest Subdivision, Phase II, located at 9819 San Dario Ave., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to R-1A (Single family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning recommended approval of the zone change and staff sypports the application. ZC-23-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 40.6420 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd., and North of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1(Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change, and though compatible with surrounding zones and land uses, Staff does not sypport the proposed zone change because it does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for the Future Land Use as Agricultural/Rural and Neighborhood Mixed Use. ZC-82-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) otthe City of taredo by re-zoning approximately 1.6484 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd.,(Mines Road) and West of Silver Mine Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1(Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff sypports the zone change. ZC-80-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza, located at 4800 McPherson Rd.,Suite B; providing for publication and effective date. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed Special Use Permit. Staf f does not sypport the application as it does not comply with the minimum separation distance of three hundred (300) feet to a residential zoning district. ZC-20-2019 District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the City of Laredo 2018-2019 Laredo Auto Theft Task Force Fund Budget by increasing revenues by $6,480.00, drawing down from fund balance $14,120.00 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $20,600.00, to appropriate program income for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Program Income will be used to fund training and equipment for the Auto Theft Task Force to combat auto burglary and theft in the City of Laredo. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Sections 2-16(b) and adding a new Section 2-19 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the offices of Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager to oversee and coordinate the various functions and services of the city; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to convey an Easement and Right of Way to AEP TEXAS INC., a six (6) foot wide Easement lying wholly within a portion of 34.94 acres, more or less, within the boundaries of the former Laredo Air Force Base, partly in Survey 1020m Rafael Vidaurri, Original Grantee, Webb County, Texas; Said tract of land conveyed to Grantor on deed Recorded in Document Number 58786, Volume 457, Page 73, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas; More specifically, the strip of land covered by this Easement and Right of Way shall be six (6) feet in width, three (3) feet on each side of a centerline as described by on Exhibit "A", attached hereto, and providing for an effective date.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents for the sale of a 2,276 S!:!Uare foot tract of land "Surface Only" for the appraised market value of $23,100.00. The adjacent land owner requested to purchase the subject tract to complete a residential development. The subject property is inaccessible; therefore, making it eligible to be sold to the only abutting land owner, Monaco Development, LLC. The subject tract of land is owned by the City of Laredo within the Manadas Creek area, as recorded in Volume 2262, Page 24 Official Records of Webb County, Texas, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B". Funds will be deposited in the Environmental Services land sales proceeds account.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to grant a License Agreement by and between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Axtel, S.A.B de C.V., formerly known as Alestra S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican Corporation dated April 8, 2019 for the use of one (1) fiber/cable tray affixed beneath the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 519 linear feet of right-of-way. 1. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 am, AprilS, 2019 and terminating at 12:00 pm April ?, 2024. 2. Annual fee shall be $27,691.21 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the fee, Licensee shall pay a nine dollar and 76/100 ($9.76) linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 21. 2019-0-029 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the Animal Care Services Department FY2018-19 budget and Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating two (2) Kennel Workers, R27 positions; two (2) Veterinarian Technicians, R30 positions; and one (1) Custodian, R23 position. The total funding required for these positions is $111,526.00 and will be funded with savings within the Animal Care Services operating budget. 22. 2019-0-030 Ratifying the execution of a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 18-19 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $120,590.00 and amending the FY18-19 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating one (1) Public Health Technician, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department to perform activities that support the Public Health Crisis Response and Recovery by creating a prepared and protected team that is ready to deploy in case of a disaster in particular for post hurricane response and recovery under the Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the term period from January 25, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 23. 2019-0-031 Amending the FY 2018-2019 Risk Management Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures of $50,000.00. The revenues are for Wellness reimbursements from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (B.C.B.S. TX) and are restricted for the continued operation of the City's Wellness Program. 24. 2019-0-032 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2013-0-125 and authorizing the issuance of a revised C.U.P. for an amusement redemption machine establishment changing the tenant on Lot 2C, Block 1, Zaftex Phase II, located at 3917 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, Suites 1 and 4; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-19-2019 District I 25. 2019-0-033 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Ave., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-16-2019 District V 26. 2019-0-034 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 519, Western Division, located at 1902 W. Anna Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-17-2019 District VIII 27. 2019-0-035 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 10' of 45' of Lot 8, Lot 9 and Lot 10, Block 101, Western Division, located at 515 and 519 Matamoros St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-18-2019 District VIII 28. 2019-0-036 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 24, Article Ill, Section 24.56.2 of the City of Laredo Land Development Code book by eliminating the review and approval by the Parks and Recreation Board of: parkland dedication sites, cash payments in lieu of land, and park improvement plans and specifications; and amending Section 24.56.3 by revising the time requirements for park improvements to require completion of construction of park improvements within eighteen (18) months of plat recordation; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 29. 2019-0-037 An ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a lease agreement with South Texas Advancement Resource (STAR), a non-profit entity, for the lease of approximately 2.3 acres of land located at lot 1, block 21 Lowry farm subdivision unit 4, for the purpose of creating a living laboratory to promote best practices for sustainable farming and land management; providing for a lease term of five (5) years at a rate of $1 per year; providing an option to renew; waiving water utilities; STAR shall be responsible for extending the plumbing water line from existing water meter. 30. 2019-0-038 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the waiver, reduction or reimbursement of facility use or special event fees for requests that serve a public purpose; are in accordance with the city's policy for special event fee reduction, waiver, or reimbursement; and have been sponsored by three members of the city council; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 31. 2019-0-039 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6, Section 2-87.6 of the Code of Ordinances by excepting the City Manager from the city's pay administration policy; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
2019-0-040 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Section 2.03 "Gifts" of the Laredo Code of Ethics by adding an exception to the general prohibitions in order to allow for donations of money, real estate, products, services, and property made by persons or business entities that serve a public purpose and that are in accordance with the city's donation policy; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women 2019 action plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. 1. Hall of Fame Event- Date to be determined (June) 2. Women Voter Awareness Workshop - Date to be determined (April) 3. Business Etiquette Workshop- Date to be determined (June) 4. Young Woman's Leadership Conference- Date to be determined (September) 5. Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity - Date to be determined
Discussion with possible action to submit the following items for consideration to the Charter Review Commission; and any other matters incident thereto: 3. The required language amendments to the Charter in order to facilitate subcontracting of the Tax Assessment collection, leaving the position of Tax Assessor but removing the necessity for a department. 4. The required language amendments to facilitate checks and balances to add a position of an administrative assistant for each City Council and Mayor that reports and is supervised directly by the elected official. 5. The required language amendments to revert to the previous recall language in the charter, whereby 10% of the constituents who voted on the last respective election will be the threshold for recall, instead of 10% of those registered to vote.
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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 33. 2019-R-27 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $53,448.72 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase SWAT equipment/gear to help ensure the safety of unit members while performing many assigned duties. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 34. 2019-R-28 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $43,120.40 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase a portable x-ray machine which will allow bomb technicians the ability to obtain real-time imaging in a variety of applications. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 35. 2019-R-29 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $39,668.50 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department (CJD), for funding the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti- Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. Funding is available in Special Police Fund. 36. 2019-R-30 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $103,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This grant will fund one Investigator position and travel/training for the Special Investigations Unit. The City of Laredo will be responsible for a required match of 29% of total project funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 37. 2019-R-3 1 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $61,642.60 to the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department (CJD), for funding the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This funding will be used to equip sixteen (16) members of the LPD Traffic Unit with Panasonic Toughpads to improve efficiency and effectiveness during critical situations. Funding will be available in Special Police Fund. 38. 2019-R-32 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant K'9S4COPsto request a pollee serv1ce Clog to be tramea ana usea by th aep Lpalicreactitoon to Police Department for law enforcement purposes. The police service dog is grant funded and will be at no cost to the City of Laredo Police Department. 39. 2019-R-33 A resolution expressing the City of Laredo's support for the memorial designation of Cuatro Vientos Road/Loop 20, from State Highway 359 to Mangana Hein Road, as the Lance Corporal Rodrigo Rodriguez Memorial Highway, as authorized by Texas Transportation Code 225.002, entitled Memorial Designation of Highway(s) by Local Governments. 40. 2019-R-38 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the American Library Association (ALA), through its division, the Public Library Association (PLA) and the City of Laredo-Public Library for the purpose of participation in the Inclusive Internship Initiative (Ill), funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funding includes a $3,500.00 stipend for the intern and travel reimbursement for mentor and intern to attend the kick-off event in Chicago, IL and the wrap-up event in Washington, D.C. 41. 2019-R-39 Supporting SB 1496, introduced by Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini, District 21, calling for the creation and funding of a pilot study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board and providing for hydrologic and water quality monitoring, characterization, and modeling of the Rio Grande watershed in Webb County and Zapata County as a means to improve the state of the Rio Grande River which serves as the sole source of drinking water for the City of Laredo and millions of people in South Texas. 42. 2019-R-40 Resolution supporting the ratification of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement and continued free trade between the United States and its North American trading partners to ensure the U.S. remains competitive against other trade blocs and U.S. jobs are preserved.
Item XII 43 - 46, 48 - 53, & 56 - 59
(b) MOTIONS 43. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P., for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of one (1) year with an option to renew three (3) additional years of maintenance, effective April1, 2019 and will not exceed $320,231.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 44. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $29,400.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the CDBG Sidewalk s District VIII (14 Blocks ) . Design work is t o be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the CDBG 2018 Action Year Grant. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $31,900.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the CDBG Downtown Neighborhood Access Improvements District VIII (11 Blocks). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the CDBG 2018 Action Year Grant. 46. Consideration to rescind awarded contract FY19-006 to American LED Display Solutions Corp., Miami, Florida in the total amount $177,256.00 and authorizing the re-solicitation (rebid) of this project with revised scope. This LED display system will be installed at the Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Parkway, Laredo, Texas. American LED has not been able to comply with contract requirements and completion of this project as well over the ninety (90) working days alluded for project completion. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Uni-Trade Operations Fund. 49. Consideration to award contract FY19-040 to the sole bidder, Industrial Disposal Supply Company, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of Tymco Street Sweeper (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City's street sweeper heavy equipment. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for the purchase of needed repairs and replacement parts and services. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 50. Consideration to award two (2) year contract FY19-041 to the low bidder Dus-Tex Mops & Mats Rental, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $85,000.00 for the rental of dust mops and mats to various city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution and may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement. All mops and mats services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding in available in various department budgets. 51. Consideration to award contract FY19-036 for the purchase of heavy duty trucks for the Utilities Department to the following low bidders: 1. Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $70,624.00 for the purchase of one (1) road construction sweeper; 2. Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $499,730.00 for the purchase of five (5) 12-14 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (cab & chassis) and five (5) 12-14 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (David trailer dump bodies); 3. Kyrish Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount $213,000.00 for the purchase of one (1) 27 Cubic Yard Tractor for an aluminum end dump trailer (cab & chassis only); 4. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $721,820.85 for the purchase of one (1) 27 Cubic Yard Tractor for an aluminum end dump trailer (Vantage body), one (1) Truck Tractor for Roll-Off Trailer Hoist (cab & chassis), one (1) Truck Tractor for Roll-Off Trailer Hoist (G&H Body), one (1) Camel 1200 Combination Truck (cab & chassis), one (1) Camel Combination Truck (Camel 1200/12yd body), one (1) 14-16 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (cab & chassis), and one (1) 14-16 Cubic Yard Dump Truck (Maverick dump body). All replacement heavy duty trucks that have reached their useful life-- refer to attachment "Replacement Unit #'s". All these heavy duty trucks will supplement the Utilities Department operations. Funding is available in the 2017 Utilities Sewer Revenue Bond and 2018 Water and Sewer PPFCO Funds. 52. Consideration to award contract FY19-033 for the purchase of heavy duty equipment for various city departments to the following low bidders: ----- --- -1ue-ces-PowerE--qutpment, Laredo, Texas In the amountof $1,055,21"1-:lJO for the purchase of four (4) backhoes, and one (1) dozer; 2. AG Pro-Company of Texas, Weslaco, Texas in the amount of $170,485.34 for the purchase of one (1) utility tractor, one (1) EZ riding mower, one (1) mini-excavator and four (4) utility vehicles; 3. Ron Grant Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $43,386.00 for the purchase of three (3) backhoe trailers, and three (3) utility trailers; 4. Holt Texas, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $600,156.37 for the purchase of one (1) skid steer, and one (1) articulated dump truck. All replacement heavy duty equipment that have reached their useful life-- refer to attachment "Replacement Unit #'s". All this heavy duty equipment will supplement the Utilities Departments operations. Funding is available in the 2018 Solid Waste PPFCO and the Water and Sewer 2018 PPFCO Funds. 53. Consideration to award contract FY19-042 to the following vendors: 1. Section I to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo,Texas in an amount up to $60,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 2. Section II to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo,Texas in an amount up to $55,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor), Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 3. Section Ill to T&W Tire LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $40,000.00. To provide tire repair services for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes regular and after hour service call rates for tire repair services. All services shall be provided 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. This contract can be extended three additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Department Fund. 56. Consideration to rescind approval of contract FY19-018 to the sole bidder Ace Industries, Norcross, Georgia in the amount of $67,697.81 for the purchase and installation of one crane/hoist at the Solid Waste Services Department Fleet Maintenance Shop. The sole bidder's quote did not disclose that additional costs, for which the City would be responsible, would be incurred with the installation of the crane. Those costs are site engineering and extensive concrete contractor work for site preparations before the crane could be installed. Those additional costs cause the project to exceed the budgeted amount. 57. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of February 2019 represent a decrease of $18,999.91. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 58. Consideration to initiate a Parking Enforcement Amnesty Program. An Amnesty Program will allow citizens the opportunity to take care of delinquent parking citations and/or payment plans. The Amnesty Program would take place from March 25, 2019 through April12, 2019. 59. Consideration to amend the engineering services contract with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam's Inc to provide for termination on November 27, 2019; providing for the coordination of timing plans for the City-Wide Traffic SignalUpgrade Synchronization project. The timing plan includes the development of traffic signal coordination timing plans for 6 high traffic volume time periods on FM 1472/Mines Road (am, noon, pm & off-peak, Monday peak and Friday peak). Also, develop traffic signal coordination timing plans for 4 typical weekday high traffic volume time periods (am, noon, pm & offpeak) along US Highway 83 (Zapata Highway), Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), McPherson Road, State Highway 359, Business IH35 and IH 35 Frontage Roads for a total of 80 traffic signal controlled intersections. Total contract amount ($599,999.30) will not change. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.
Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY18-029 for the purchase of general electrical supplies to all City departments in an estimated amount up to $300,000.00 with 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective user departmental budgets.
Consideration to initiate a Parking Enforcement Amnesty Program. An Amnesty Program will allow citizens the opportunity to take care of delinquent parking citations and/or payment plans. The Amnesty Program would take place from March 25, 2019 through April12, 2019.
Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY17-024 with the following bidders: 1. Beaver's Source, Laredo, Texas; 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas; 3. Safe-T-Supplies, Laredo, Texas; 4. Laredo Safety Products, Laredo, Texas and 5. South Texas Specialties, Laredo, Texas. for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City safety supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. This is the second of four extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user department budgets.
Consideration to ratify and amend contract FY15-049 by a 25% increase with sole bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in the amount of $62,500.00; new contract total amount shall be $312,500.00. The contract increase is due to increase in operational needs of hauling and disposal services wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Utilities Department- Wastewater Treatment budget.
62. Discussion with possible action to consider a seventh request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Alfredo Rodriguez. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 421 days. 63. 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 Agapito Perez. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 331 days. 64. Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 22, 2019 pay period: 377 days. 67. Discussion with possible action to approve the renaming of the Bartlett Park to the Jovita ldar's El Progreso Park and any matters incident thereto.
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.
Discussion with possible action to approve the renaming of the Maryland Toddler Park to the Cynthia Collazo Toddler Park.
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
Staff Report by Parks & Leisure and Recreation Services regarding unmarked graves section of City Cemetery.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A.Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to ---- - :ln=struct staff to mstall two (2) Pedestnan Crossmg Beacons on Monarch Drive., 300ft. South of Loop 20; and any other matters incident thereto. District VI priority funds will be used for this project. Total approximate cost is $11,500.00.
Discussion with possible action to amend the Laredo Ethics Code, Sections 8.05 and 9.02(b), to permit the City Attorney's Office, rather than the Human Resources Department, to provide training to city officials and employees on their responsibilities under the Laredo Code of Ethics; and (2) require all city officials and employees to attend ethics training at least once a year; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the funding of the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install one (1) speed hump on Kingston Lane, between Milford Ct. and Derby 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 $2,500.00.
Dmis)\,.cussion with possible-actior=--t.o-p.r.opose-cu:ld-e-valuate...a..beatification-pla. .J:.l-- -- to include grass and trees maintained by the City of Laredo at the City's Cemetery; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sports complex based on the approved 2018 referendum; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Item 69 A3, C1, C2 (Part 1 of 2), C3, & Supplemental Agenda
A3. Discussion with possible action to review and modify, if necessary, the Ethics Code of the City of Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez, Council Member Nelly VIelma,and Council Member George Altgelt) C1. Discussion and possible action to require all city departments to implement an asset management program to track time, labor, parts and equipment; and any matters incident thereto. C2. Discussion and possible action to require all city departments to implement an asset management program to track time, labor, parts and equipment; and any matters incident thereto. C3. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to proactively reachout to vendors every time a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) is solicited in order to ensure a timely bid; and any matters incident thereto. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Martha Valdez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. II. STAFF REPORT 1. Status update on the relocation plan of the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau Facility with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
E1. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps 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 the 2700 block ofTinaja St., between S. Louisiana Ave. and S. Arkansas Ave. and to withdraw the former action by Council on December 03, 2018 to install one (1) speed hump on the 2800 block of Tinaja St. Total $2,500.00. b. One (1) speed hump on the 3000 block of Bismark St., between S. Canada Ave. and S. India Ave. and to withdraw the former action by Council on December 03, 2018 to install one (1) speed hump on the 3100 block of Bismark St. $2,500.00. E2. Discussion with possible action to add sidewalks on the northern side of the 3200 block of barrios; and any other matters incident thereto XVII. ADJOURN