Citizen Comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Discussion with possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the Texas Legislature restoring and sustaining funding for the UT Health San Antonio Regional Campus in Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Samuel Ruben Ayala as a member of the United States Army and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
26. Consideration to confirm the nomination by the Co-Interim City Managers of the appointment of Nathan H. Chu as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo in accordance with section 5.02 of the Charter of the City of Laredo and section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances. 27. Consideration to confirm the nomination by the Municipal Court Judge, Jesus M. "Chuy" Dominguez, of the appointment of Eduardo Davila, Jr. as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo in accordance with section 5.02 of the Charter of the City of Laredo and section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
COMMUNICATIONS 1. Presentation by Driscoll Health Plan on the 6th Annual Back 2 School Health Fair Event scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sames Auto Arena. 2. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women regarding the selected nominees for the 2019 Hall of Fame with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Sylvia Bruni to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Guadalupe Ramirez to the Laredo Commission for Women. ยท 4. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Jesus "Chuy" Ruiz to the Technical Review Board Ad-Hoc Committee. 5. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Manuel R. Flores to the Charter Review Commission. 6. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Ricardo "Rick" Garza to the Max A. Mandel MunicipalGolf Course Advisory Committee. 7. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez of Louis Pellegrin to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 8. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Joaquin Rodriguez to the Max A. Mandel MunicipalGolf Course Advisory Committee.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Ryan White Part C HIV outpatient early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020.
38. Appointment by the Co-Interim City Managers of James Kirby Snideman as the Planning Director of the Planning and Zoning Department in accordance with the Laredo City Charter, Article IX, Section 9.01, with possible action. 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to partially fund from District V Priority Funds the Bibliotech improvements, as budgeted for the Ana Maria Lozano project with the condition that it will be available for public use and to continue the MOU with the City Library system; and any other matters incident thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all that part of Block 2019, Eastern Division, located at 3203 Chacon St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports this application. ZC-28-2019 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.959 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located at, North of International Blvd., and West of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-29-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.067 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located, North of International Blvd., and West of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approva l of the zone change, and staf f supports the application. ZC-30-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Khan Subdivision, located at 8002 San Gabriel Dr. from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change and staf f supports this application. ZC-27-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Article Ill, Division 3, Section 31-138 by increasing the water rates as follows: Residential base minimum charge and volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent effective each year from October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2022; and Commercial base minimum charge adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent and the volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to twenty (20) percent for one (1) year effective October 1, 2019, and then both the Commercial base minimum charge and volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent each year from October 1, 2020 through October 1, 2022, and then to an annual adjustment from two (2) percent to three (3) percent for all customer classes each October 1st thereafter as shown in Tables 1 and 2; and also amending section 31-141(b)(2) by deleting approval by the City Manager; providing for publication and an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Division 1, Article II, Section 31-92 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, by increasing the sewer rates as follows: Residential base charge and volume rates adjustment from two (2) percent to six (6) percent effective each year from October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2022; and Commercial base minimum charge from two (2) percent to six (6) percent and the volume rates from two (2) percent to fifteen (15) percent for one (1) year effective October 1, 2019, and then both the Commercial base charge and the volume rates adjustment from two (2) percent to six (6) percent each year from October 1, 2020 through October 1, 2022, and then to an annual adjustment from two (2) percent to three (3) percent for all customer classes each October 1st thereafter as shown in the Residential and Commercial/Multifamily tables provided within this ordinance; providing for publication and an effective date.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to explore the feasibility of having the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo take over the Aranda Recreation Center as a pilot program in an effort to realize cost savings to the city; and any matters incident thereto.
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. 41. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney and outside counsel relating to ongoing litigation in the City of Laredo, Texas, v. Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Construction, Inc., Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Construction, Inc., A Joint Venture, Dannenbaum Engineering Company-McAllen, LLC, Dannenbaum Engineering Company-Laredo, LLC, Patterson Pump Company, Cause no. 2018CVF001299-D2, pending in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas, relating to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pica Water Treatment Plant, and to return to open session for possible action.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 25 "Plumbing" of the Code of Ordinances by providing that no drip system or vegetation shall be allowed within forty-eight (48) inches from the back of the curb of a public street; providing standards for irrigation components located within twenty feet of a public street; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and establishing an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 9. 2019-0-059 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Fiesta Subdivision, located at 101 Alta Mar Dr., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-14-2019 District II 10. 2019-0-060 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. ZC-26-2019 District V 11. 2019-0-061 Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Laredo Public Facility Corporation budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $24,367.00 in order to appropriate the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC) funds available from cash flow from La Terraza Apartments. 12. 2019-0-062 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending sections 8.03, 8.05, and 9.02 of the Laredo Ethics Code, requiring the ethics compliance officer to oversee or provide training to city officials and employees on their responsibilities under the Laredo Ethics Code at least once a year; requiring current city officials and employees to complete yearly ethics training; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date. 13. 2019-0-063 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, Section 19-355, of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding subsection (b)(1), to establish an amnesty program for fines, fees and penalties on parking violations under certain terms and conditions; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a repealing clause; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 14. 2019-0-064 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a revocable license agreement for non-federal use of real property (GS-07B-99283) between the City of Laredo and the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for the purpose of allowing the City of Laredo Bridge Department to install, maintain, and operate a High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion (HS-WIM) scale/sensor system to facilitate the issuance of permits by the City for oversize and overweight commercial vehicles departing the Port at World Trade Bridge, prior to exiting and gaining access to state and local roadways. The term of the license agreement is for five (5) years beginning on May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024. Renewal may be requested by the City of Laredo at or near the end of the five (5) year period. 15. 2019-0-065 An Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2019-0-004, which authorized the acceptance of a donation from Riverhills Investment LLC, of a 18.785 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Diaz, Original Grantee and Survey 2149, Abstract 594, R.H. Raines, Original Grantee, within the City Limits of the Laredo and Webb County, Texas, out and part of the New Santa Fe, LTD. (71.986 Acre) Tract I, recorded in Volume 4394, Pages 566-572 of the Webb County deed records in exchange for a Two Hundred Thousand Dollar ($200,000.00) credit toward future development fees applicable exclusively to the balance of the 71.989 acre tract referred to in plat records as the Riverhill South Subdivision, the City's agreement to take water run off from the balance of the 71.989 acre tract, and an agreement that the value of the 18.785 acres in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) shall be considered a donation to the City; and declaring an effective date. Based on new appraisal information, Riverhills Investment LLC has decided to rescind the donation agreement.
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. RESOLUTIONS 16. 2019-R-37 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Arron A. Bundoc for a proposed project located at 511 Farragut St, lot 8; block 98; western division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $65,600.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $415.91 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,637.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 17. 2019-R-44 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $165,000.00 for surveillance, epidemiology and disease control activities for all notifiable, infectious conditions especially for highly infectious diseases, new and emerging diseases for the term from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 18. 2019-R-45 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract with the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) in the amount of $108,153.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health services for the term period from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 19. 2019-R-46 Ratifying the acceptance of additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement 1115 Waiver for the City of Laredo Health Department in the amount of $363,087.49 received on January 31, 2019 for the continuation of preventive patient care clinic services, increase care for uninsured patients, for early detection and improve health outcomes of chronic diseases and for public health support services. 20. 2019-R-47 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Jorge Villarreal for a proposed project located at 2016 Garfield St, lot 7; block 66; eastern division that consists of an addition, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $32,210.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $209.22 and estimated total fee waivers of $839.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 21. 2019-R-48 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Joeman Properties, L.L.C. for a proposed project located at 920 E. San Carlos, lot 5-C; block 527; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $623,305.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $3,951.75 and estimated total fee waivers of $4,676.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 22. 2019-R-49 Reappointment of Nicandro Villarreal, Ill to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a second term for one (1) year from April15, 2019 to April15, 2020. 23. 2019-R-50 Reappointment of Alfonso H. Ornelas, Jr. to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a second term for two (2) years from April 15, 2019 to April15, 2021. 24. 2019-R-51 Appointment of Raul P. Garcia, Jr. to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a three (3) year term from April 15, 2019 to April 15, 2022.
(b) MOTIONS 25. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laredo and Webb County to participate in the Webb County Sheriffs Office Alternative Incarceration Program. The agreement will allow non-violent offenders who are serving jail sentences at the Webb County Jail to provide various forms of community service for the City of Laredo. Services will include, but will not be limited to, graffiti cleanup, trash pick-up and minor lawn maintenance. The agreement will not require any form of compensation. 28. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign a contract in an amount not to exceed $29,591.26 with the Owner/Developer, QRS Ventures LLC., of Laredo, Texas, to upsize the 8-inch water main to a 12-inch water main at The Loop Subdivision Phase IV. This project is work that the City of Laredo Utilities department would have needed to do in the future due to the impending TXDOT right of way. The City will save money by having QRS Ventures perform the water main upsize now, rather than having the City do the work in the future. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. 29. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas, for the Barbara Fasken Community Center for a public special purpose outdoor swimming pool to provide recreational and instructional activities, a kid's tree house, a natural water feature, vehicle parking, lighting, cameras, and other amenities located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. One (1) firm responded to the request for qualifications on Friday, March 22, 2019. No financial impact at this time. 30. Consideration to award contract FY19-054 for the purchase and installation of a LED display system to the lowest responsive-responsible bidder, Laredo Rapid Signs & Neon, LLC., Laredo, Texas in the totalamount $195,056.00. This is a full turn-key contract option including LED display system installation at the Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Parkway, Laredo, Texas. Estimated time for completion of this project is thirty (30) working days, upon execution of contract. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Uni-Trade Operations Fund. 31. Authorize the drafting of Annexation Agreements and Service Plans for the following voluntary annexation requests and refer to Planning and Zoning Commission and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer Service and Controlled Development Contracts with the owners of of the eligible proposed annexation tracts: Tract 1: Raul Valdez Tract #1 -478.22 acres, more or less, located north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd.Tract 2: Raul Valdez Tract #2 - 328.98 acres, more or less, south of Lomas del Sur Blvd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd. Tract 3: El Retire Tract- 6.26 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd. Tract 4: Holzman & Vasquez Tract- 76.22 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd. Tract 5: Mandel Tract- 24.43 acres, more or less, east of Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472. Tract 6: Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Ind. Park, Phase 1 Tract- 1.5 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Lp. Tract 7: COT Properties Tract- 8.87 acres, more or less, north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr. 32. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair services for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There was no price increase during the last extension period. 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 last extension period for this contract. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Funds. 33. Refund of property tax in the amount of $1,517.75 payable to Corelogic Tax Services, Ltd. due to an erroneous payment. Tax account# 106-00290-080. 34. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of March 2019 represent a decrease of $317.02 These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 35. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Kimball Office (Division of Kimball International) through authorized dealer G & S Office Supply, Inc., Laredo, TX for the purchase, delivery, setup and installation of office furniture for the new Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project in the amount of $136,023.66. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Nationaii.P.A. COOP Buying Agreement Contract No. P15-150-DT . Funding is available in the Waterworks System Administration Fund. 36. Authorizing the approval of Change Order #1 for a net increase of $171,775.00 from the original contract amount of $1,578,335.00. The new contract is $1,750,110.00 to lnsituform Technologies, LLC., of Chesterfield, Missouri. There is an additional 6,365-feet of cleaning and CCTV of sewer line for the rehabilitation of the 30" sewer collector located in the east side median of IH35 from Mines Road to Calle del Norte and adding 30 calendar days for a total of 150 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2015 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the funding source for Texas A&M International University's 5oth Anniversary Celebration funding request, as previously presented to City Council by TAMIU; and any other matters incident thereto.
Status report regarding the Economic Development Director recruitment process; and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XV, Supplemental Item I 1, & Item XVI
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 42. 2019-RT-02 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a resolution approving the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) Title VI Program and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers and staff to submit the plan to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region Office. FTA requires that transit systems receiving Federal financial assistance must update their Title VI Program every three (3) years. 43. 2019-RT-03 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $3,466,384.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5307 Urbanized Area authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be for Operating Assistance and Preventative Maintenance to the ElMetro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. 44. 2019-RT-04 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $401,862.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be used for the purchase of one (1) 35 foot heavy-duty bus for the ElMetro fixed-route bus operations. The twenty (20) percent local match for this grant is funded with the Transit's Sales Tax. 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the City of Laredo 2018-2019 Transit Center Budget by drawing down from fund balance $104,622.00 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $104,622.00; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the 2018-2019 Transit Sales Tax by appropriating revenues and expenses to develop and implement a Pilot Urban Circulator Program ($104,622.00) and any related expenses. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install (1) speed hump on E. San Jose St., between Lexington Ave and Maryland 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.
Discussion with possible action to explore the possibility of integrating free WiFi for public use at the Sames Auto Arena; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member VidalRodriguez)
Discussion with possible action for the construction of a pump track at Bias Castaneda and Father McNaboe parks and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to revisit the funding and position of the Chief Innovations Officer to streamline processes and efficiencies utilizing digital applications; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez,Ill)
Discussion with possible action on the creation of an Ordinance to limit Council Member community events per fiscal budget year, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr.Marte A.Martinez)
Discussion and possible action to direct City staff to initiate a zone change on all the M-1 (Light Industrial) zone tracts located on Muller Memorial Drive; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to instruct Transit staff to develop and to implement an Urban Circulator Pilot Program, that meets the needs of the Transit Development Plan, and to purchase a transit van through District VII Priority Funds; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to amend the Policies and Procedures Manual and change the agenda format where it is organized by department in order to provide better clarity and transparency to the public; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action updating council on the Detoxification and Triage Center development; and any other matters incident thereto.
3. Discussion with possible action to host the first ever "Laredo from Above" drone video/short film contest with the first place winner to recieve a DJI Mavic Pro 2, Second Place Winner to recieve a mountain bike, and third place winner to recieve a kayak; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Nelly Vielma) XVII. ADJOURN
Apr 15, 2019 City Council
Citizen Comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Discussion with possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the Texas Legislature restoring and sustaining funding for the UT Health San Antonio Regional Campus in Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Samuel Ruben Ayala as a member of the United States Army and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
26. Consideration to confirm the nomination by the Co-Interim City Managers of the appointment of Nathan H. Chu as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo in accordance with section 5.02 of the Charter of the City of Laredo and section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances. 27. Consideration to confirm the nomination by the Municipal Court Judge, Jesus M. "Chuy" Dominguez, of the appointment of Eduardo Davila, Jr. as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo in accordance with section 5.02 of the Charter of the City of Laredo and section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
COMMUNICATIONS 1. Presentation by Driscoll Health Plan on the 6th Annual Back 2 School Health Fair Event scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Sames Auto Arena. 2. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women regarding the selected nominees for the 2019 Hall of Fame with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Sylvia Bruni to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Guadalupe Ramirez to the Laredo Commission for Women. ยท 4. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Jesus "Chuy" Ruiz to the Technical Review Board Ad-Hoc Committee. 5. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Manuel R. Flores to the Charter Review Commission. 6. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Ricardo "Rick" Garza to the Max A. Mandel MunicipalGolf Course Advisory Committee. 7. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez of Louis Pellegrin to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 8. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Joaquin Rodriguez to the Max A. Mandel MunicipalGolf Course Advisory Committee.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Ryan White Part C HIV outpatient early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020.
38. Appointment by the Co-Interim City Managers of James Kirby Snideman as the Planning Director of the Planning and Zoning Department in accordance with the Laredo City Charter, Article IX, Section 9.01, with possible action. 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to partially fund from District V Priority Funds the Bibliotech improvements, as budgeted for the Ana Maria Lozano project with the condition that it will be available for public use and to continue the MOU with the City Library system; and any other matters incident thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all that part of Block 2019, Eastern Division, located at 3203 Chacon St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports this application. ZC-28-2019 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.959 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located at, North of International Blvd., and West of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-29-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.067 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds on Exhibit A, located, North of International Blvd., and West of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approva l of the zone change, and staf f supports the application. ZC-30-2019 District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Khan Subdivision, located at 8002 San Gabriel Dr. from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approvalof the zone change and staf f supports this application. ZC-27-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Article Ill, Division 3, Section 31-138 by increasing the water rates as follows: Residential base minimum charge and volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent effective each year from October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2022; and Commercial base minimum charge adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent and the volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to twenty (20) percent for one (1) year effective October 1, 2019, and then both the Commercial base minimum charge and volume water rates adjustment from two (2) percent to five (5) percent each year from October 1, 2020 through October 1, 2022, and then to an annual adjustment from two (2) percent to three (3) percent for all customer classes each October 1st thereafter as shown in Tables 1 and 2; and also amending section 31-141(b)(2) by deleting approval by the City Manager; providing for publication and an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31, Division 1, Article II, Section 31-92 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, by increasing the sewer rates as follows: Residential base charge and volume rates adjustment from two (2) percent to six (6) percent effective each year from October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2022; and Commercial base minimum charge from two (2) percent to six (6) percent and the volume rates from two (2) percent to fifteen (15) percent for one (1) year effective October 1, 2019, and then both the Commercial base charge and the volume rates adjustment from two (2) percent to six (6) percent each year from October 1, 2020 through October 1, 2022, and then to an annual adjustment from two (2) percent to three (3) percent for all customer classes each October 1st thereafter as shown in the Residential and Commercial/Multifamily tables provided within this ordinance; providing for publication and an effective date.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to explore the feasibility of having the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo take over the Aranda Recreation Center as a pilot program in an effort to realize cost savings to the city; and any matters incident thereto.
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. 41. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney and outside counsel relating to ongoing litigation in the City of Laredo, Texas, v. Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Construction, Inc., Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Construction, Inc., A Joint Venture, Dannenbaum Engineering Company-McAllen, LLC, Dannenbaum Engineering Company-Laredo, LLC, Patterson Pump Company, Cause no. 2018CVF001299-D2, pending in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas, relating to the construction and design of facilities located at the El Pica Water Treatment Plant, and to return to open session for possible action.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 25 "Plumbing" of the Code of Ordinances by providing that no drip system or vegetation shall be allowed within forty-eight (48) inches from the back of the curb of a public street; providing standards for irrigation components located within twenty feet of a public street; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and establishing an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 9. 2019-0-059 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Fiesta Subdivision, located at 101 Alta Mar Dr., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-14-2019 District II 10. 2019-0-060 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. ZC-26-2019 District V 11. 2019-0-061 Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Laredo Public Facility Corporation budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $24,367.00 in order to appropriate the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC) funds available from cash flow from La Terraza Apartments. 12. 2019-0-062 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending sections 8.03, 8.05, and 9.02 of the Laredo Ethics Code, requiring the ethics compliance officer to oversee or provide training to city officials and employees on their responsibilities under the Laredo Ethics Code at least once a year; requiring current city officials and employees to complete yearly ethics training; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date. 13. 2019-0-063 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, Section 19-355, of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding subsection (b)(1), to establish an amnesty program for fines, fees and penalties on parking violations under certain terms and conditions; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a repealing clause; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date. 14. 2019-0-064 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a revocable license agreement for non-federal use of real property (GS-07B-99283) between the City of Laredo and the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for the purpose of allowing the City of Laredo Bridge Department to install, maintain, and operate a High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion (HS-WIM) scale/sensor system to facilitate the issuance of permits by the City for oversize and overweight commercial vehicles departing the Port at World Trade Bridge, prior to exiting and gaining access to state and local roadways. The term of the license agreement is for five (5) years beginning on May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024. Renewal may be requested by the City of Laredo at or near the end of the five (5) year period. 15. 2019-0-065 An Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2019-0-004, which authorized the acceptance of a donation from Riverhills Investment LLC, of a 18.785 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Diaz, Original Grantee and Survey 2149, Abstract 594, R.H. Raines, Original Grantee, within the City Limits of the Laredo and Webb County, Texas, out and part of the New Santa Fe, LTD. (71.986 Acre) Tract I, recorded in Volume 4394, Pages 566-572 of the Webb County deed records in exchange for a Two Hundred Thousand Dollar ($200,000.00) credit toward future development fees applicable exclusively to the balance of the 71.989 acre tract referred to in plat records as the Riverhill South Subdivision, the City's agreement to take water run off from the balance of the 71.989 acre tract, and an agreement that the value of the 18.785 acres in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) shall be considered a donation to the City; and declaring an effective date. Based on new appraisal information, Riverhills Investment LLC has decided to rescind the donation agreement.
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. RESOLUTIONS 16. 2019-R-37 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Arron A. Bundoc for a proposed project located at 511 Farragut St, lot 8; block 98; western division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $65,600.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $415.91 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,637.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 17. 2019-R-44 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $165,000.00 for surveillance, epidemiology and disease control activities for all notifiable, infectious conditions especially for highly infectious diseases, new and emerging diseases for the term from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 18. 2019-R-45 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract with the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) in the amount of $108,153.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health services for the term period from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 19. 2019-R-46 Ratifying the acceptance of additional funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement 1115 Waiver for the City of Laredo Health Department in the amount of $363,087.49 received on January 31, 2019 for the continuation of preventive patient care clinic services, increase care for uninsured patients, for early detection and improve health outcomes of chronic diseases and for public health support services. 20. 2019-R-47 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Jorge Villarreal for a proposed project located at 2016 Garfield St, lot 7; block 66; eastern division that consists of an addition, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $32,210.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $209.22 and estimated total fee waivers of $839.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 21. 2019-R-48 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Joeman Properties, L.L.C. for a proposed project located at 920 E. San Carlos, lot 5-C; block 527; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $623,305.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $3,951.75 and estimated total fee waivers of $4,676.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting information. 22. 2019-R-49 Reappointment of Nicandro Villarreal, Ill to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a second term for one (1) year from April15, 2019 to April15, 2020. 23. 2019-R-50 Reappointment of Alfonso H. Ornelas, Jr. to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a second term for two (2) years from April 15, 2019 to April15, 2021. 24. 2019-R-51 Appointment of Raul P. Garcia, Jr. to the Fire Fighters' & Police Officers' Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a three (3) year term from April 15, 2019 to April 15, 2022.
(b) MOTIONS 25. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laredo and Webb County to participate in the Webb County Sheriffs Office Alternative Incarceration Program. The agreement will allow non-violent offenders who are serving jail sentences at the Webb County Jail to provide various forms of community service for the City of Laredo. Services will include, but will not be limited to, graffiti cleanup, trash pick-up and minor lawn maintenance. The agreement will not require any form of compensation. 28. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign a contract in an amount not to exceed $29,591.26 with the Owner/Developer, QRS Ventures LLC., of Laredo, Texas, to upsize the 8-inch water main to a 12-inch water main at The Loop Subdivision Phase IV. This project is work that the City of Laredo Utilities department would have needed to do in the future due to the impending TXDOT right of way. The City will save money by having QRS Ventures perform the water main upsize now, rather than having the City do the work in the future. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. 29. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas, for the Barbara Fasken Community Center for a public special purpose outdoor swimming pool to provide recreational and instructional activities, a kid's tree house, a natural water feature, vehicle parking, lighting, cameras, and other amenities located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. One (1) firm responded to the request for qualifications on Friday, March 22, 2019. No financial impact at this time. 30. Consideration to award contract FY19-054 for the purchase and installation of a LED display system to the lowest responsive-responsible bidder, Laredo Rapid Signs & Neon, LLC., Laredo, Texas in the totalamount $195,056.00. This is a full turn-key contract option including LED display system installation at the Uni-Trade Stadium located at 6320 Sinatra Parkway, Laredo, Texas. Estimated time for completion of this project is thirty (30) working days, upon execution of contract. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Uni-Trade Operations Fund. 31. Authorize the drafting of Annexation Agreements and Service Plans for the following voluntary annexation requests and refer to Planning and Zoning Commission and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer Service and Controlled Development Contracts with the owners of of the eligible proposed annexation tracts: Tract 1: Raul Valdez Tract #1 -478.22 acres, more or less, located north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd.Tract 2: Raul Valdez Tract #2 - 328.98 acres, more or less, south of Lomas del Sur Blvd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd. Tract 3: El Retire Tract- 6.26 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd. Tract 4: Holzman & Vasquez Tract- 76.22 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd. Tract 5: Mandel Tract- 24.43 acres, more or less, east of Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472. Tract 6: Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Ind. Park, Phase 1 Tract- 1.5 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Lp. Tract 7: COT Properties Tract- 8.87 acres, more or less, north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr. 32. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair services for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There was no price increase during the last extension period. 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 last extension period for this contract. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Funds. 33. Refund of property tax in the amount of $1,517.75 payable to Corelogic Tax Services, Ltd. due to an erroneous payment. Tax account# 106-00290-080. 34. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of March 2019 represent a decrease of $317.02 These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 35. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Kimball Office (Division of Kimball International) through authorized dealer G & S Office Supply, Inc., Laredo, TX for the purchase, delivery, setup and installation of office furniture for the new Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project in the amount of $136,023.66. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Nationaii.P.A. COOP Buying Agreement Contract No. P15-150-DT . Funding is available in the Waterworks System Administration Fund. 36. Authorizing the approval of Change Order #1 for a net increase of $171,775.00 from the original contract amount of $1,578,335.00. The new contract is $1,750,110.00 to lnsituform Technologies, LLC., of Chesterfield, Missouri. There is an additional 6,365-feet of cleaning and CCTV of sewer line for the rehabilitation of the 30" sewer collector located in the east side median of IH35 from Mines Road to Calle del Norte and adding 30 calendar days for a total of 150 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2015 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the funding source for Texas A&M International University's 5oth Anniversary Celebration funding request, as previously presented to City Council by TAMIU; and any other matters incident thereto.
Status report regarding the Economic Development Director recruitment process; and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XV, Supplemental Item I 1, & Item XVI
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 42. 2019-RT-02 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a resolution approving the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) Title VI Program and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers and staff to submit the plan to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region Office. FTA requires that transit systems receiving Federal financial assistance must update their Title VI Program every three (3) years. 43. 2019-RT-03 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $3,466,384.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5307 Urbanized Area authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be for Operating Assistance and Preventative Maintenance to the ElMetro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. 44. 2019-RT-04 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $401,862.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Funding will be used for the purchase of one (1) 35 foot heavy-duty bus for the ElMetro fixed-route bus operations. The twenty (20) percent local match for this grant is funded with the Transit's Sales Tax. 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the City of Laredo 2018-2019 Transit Center Budget by drawing down from fund balance $104,622.00 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $104,622.00; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the 2018-2019 Transit Sales Tax by appropriating revenues and expenses to develop and implement a Pilot Urban Circulator Program ($104,622.00) and any related expenses. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install (1) speed hump on E. San Jose St., between Lexington Ave and Maryland 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.
Discussion with possible action to explore the possibility of integrating free WiFi for public use at the Sames Auto Arena; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member VidalRodriguez)
Discussion with possible action for the construction of a pump track at Bias Castaneda and Father McNaboe parks and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to revisit the funding and position of the Chief Innovations Officer to streamline processes and efficiencies utilizing digital applications; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez,Ill)
Discussion with possible action on the creation of an Ordinance to limit Council Member community events per fiscal budget year, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr.Marte A.Martinez)
Discussion and possible action to direct City staff to initiate a zone change on all the M-1 (Light Industrial) zone tracts located on Muller Memorial Drive; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to instruct Transit staff to develop and to implement an Urban Circulator Pilot Program, that meets the needs of the Transit Development Plan, and to purchase a transit van through District VII Priority Funds; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to amend the Policies and Procedures Manual and change the agenda format where it is organized by department in order to provide better clarity and transparency to the public; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action updating council on the Detoxification and Triage Center development; and any other matters incident thereto.
3. Discussion with possible action to host the first ever "Laredo from Above" drone video/short film contest with the first place winner to recieve a DJI Mavic Pro 2, Second Place Winner to recieve a mountain bike, and third place winner to recieve a kayak; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Nelly Vielma) XVII. ADJOURN