*A portion of this video is without audio* Presentation by Frank Rotnofsky, Regina Portillo and the Laredo Cycling Association regarding the 4th Annual Ride of Silence event.
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.
28. 2019-0-071 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, 20 19 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. 29. 2019-0-072 amending Chapter 31, Division 1, Article I I, 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.
B. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 2. D iscussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to reduce the ad valorem tax rate from 0.634 - 0.624 d u ring the 2019-2020 budget workshop. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on the funding source for Texas A&M International University's 50th Anniversary Celebration funding request, as previously presented to City Council by TAMIU; and any other matters incident thereto.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Arnoldo Lozano to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Bernal Slight to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing providing community residents an opportunity to comment on their housing and community needs and the projects that they wish to see funded. Comments received will be made part of the City's 2019 One Year Action Plan that will outline how funding for the programs listed below, made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be utilized. Allocation for the 45th Action Year is pending Congressional approval. The City's Community Development Department is planning its 2019 projects/activities based on the past 2018 allocation, as estimated below: 45th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,729,949.00 2019 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) $1,178,458.00 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $306,204.00 Activities/Projects planned for the 45th Action Year are contingent on approved allocation amount. All proposed activities' budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. Any changes to the activities/projects due to changes in allocation will be reflected in the City's 2019 One Year Action Plan. Also for discussion and comment is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) regarding the City's administration of HUD Programs.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 478.31 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #1 ), north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 328.98 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #2), located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6.26 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (El Retire Tract), located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 76.22 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Holzman & Vasquez Tract), Located north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338/ Las Tiendas Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 24.43 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Mandel Tract), located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.5 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Industrial Park, Phase I Tract), located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 8.87 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (COT Properties LLC Tract), located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by S ection 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $467, 610.00 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD ) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 478.31 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #1 ), north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 11. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 328.98 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #2), located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 12. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6.26 acres, more or less, as described by metes and b ounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (El Retire Tract), located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 76.22 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Holzman & Vasquez Tract), located north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 24.43 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Mandel Tract), located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.5 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Industrial Park, Phase I Tract), located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 8.87 acres, more or less, as described by metes and b ounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (COT Properties LLC Tract), located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items IX 17 - IX 22, X 23 - X 27, X 30 & X 31
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 17. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing regulations for the City Council community events; limiting the number of community events per fiscal year; requiring requests for community events to be submitted to the City Manager or designee in writing no later than thirty (30) days before the date of the event; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 18. Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Manager's to convey an Easement and Right of Way to AEP TEXAS INC., for a six (6) foot wide tract of land for an electrical easement containing 736.20 sq. ft., being out of Lot No. 1, Lot 2, and the Western 29 ft. from Lot 3, out of Block 792 Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, Webb County, Texas; said 736.20 sq. ft. tract of land being more particularly described by Metes and Bounds as described by on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and providing for an effective date. 20. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a License Agreement between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and Branch Towers 111, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at El Eden Recreation Center located at 4735 Loma Vista Drive, Laredo, Webb County, Texas for the construction of a 120' monopole, installation of an equipment building and related communication facilities. Term of the license is five (5) years, with five (5) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. Annual base rent shall be $25,000.00, with a three percent (3%) increase on each anniversary of the commencement date; and providing for effective date. 21. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City Of Laredo, specifically adding Subsection 19-364 (27) which establishes a section of the north and south side of the 1900 block of Frees St, between US. Highway 83 and S. Buena Vista Ave., as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 22. Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Operating Fund FY 2019 Annual Budget by drawing down fund balance and increasing the Transfer Out to Water Construction Fund in the amount of $4,000,000.00 to be used for repairs at El Pico Water Treatment Plant and also amending the City of Laredo's Water Construction Fund FY 2019 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $4,000,000.00. X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 23. 2019-0-066 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 H IV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. 24. 2019-0-067 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. ZC-28-2019 District Ill 25. 2019-0-068 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. ZC-29-2019 District VI 26. 2019-0-069 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 27. 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. ZC-30-2019 District VI 2019-0-070 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. ZC-27-2019 District VII 30. 2019-0-073 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. 31. 2019-0-074 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.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 32. 2019-R-52 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,402,488.00 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of two patrol units and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses, for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 33. 2019-R-53 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application and accept said grant in the amount of $12,959.65 from the office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses, for Stonegarden Operations by Airport Law Enforcement. No local match is required. 34. 2019-R-54 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $412,303.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Ryan White Program to provide health care, diagnostic and specialty care and medical case management for persons with HIV/AIDS and aligning positions with duties and program performance measures for the term of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 35. 2019-R-55 Accepting the conveyance of a 7,288 sq.ft. tract of land, in the vicinity between the area known as Sacred Heart Childrens Home and Taco Palenque on Zapata Highway, more or less, being out of Porcion 35, Jose M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, Webb County, Texas and being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase I, as recorded in Volume 27, Page 43, Webb County Plat Records to serve as a Utility and Access Easement for the purpose of excavating, constructing, inspecting, repairing, replacing, locating, relocating, and maintaining underground utility lines and any appurtenant or necessary facilities, in over, upon, across, and through said 7,288 sq. ft. tract of land said easement is further described by boundary survey and metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date. Transaction to be accounted for in the City's Fixed Asset System. 36. 2019-R-62 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Jose Lopez-Emvi Investments LLC for a proposed project located at 3314 Clark Blvd, lot 2; block 2; Eastwood IV Subdivision 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 $428,478.50, estimated annual tax abatement total of $2,716.57 and estimated total fee waivers of $6,559.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 37. 201 9-R-64 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City's creation of the Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, a local government corporation; approving the form of the certificate of formation and bylaws; containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date. 38. 201 9-R-65 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Donation Acceptance Agreement by and between the United States of America, acting by and through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and the U.S. General Services Administration ("GSA"), Public Buildings Service ("PBS") and the City of Laredo ("Donor") for the proposed donation of a roadway in support of an increase of traffic at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry ("LPOE") located in Laredo, Texas. Donor seeks to design, construct and donate a roadway in support of processing inbound empty commercial vehicles due to an increase in traffic volume at the World Trade Bridge LPOE, which is owned by the United States and under the jurisdiction, custody and control of GSA XI (b) MOTIONS 39. Consideration to award contract FY19-019 to Able City, Laredo, TX in the amount of $588, 570.00 for the assessment and recommendations related to City of Laredo's adoption of 2015 International Building Codes and Land Development Codes to include but not limited to Planning, Building, Utilities, Engineering, Environmental, Traffic & Fire. Upon selection and negotiations, city staff and Able City project team have negotiated fair and reasonable terms and are in agreement of bringing proposed contract for City Council consideration. Funding for this contract is available in General Fund - Professional Services. 40. Consideration to award contract FY19-035 to Relic, for the US Campaign Rebranding for an amount not to exceed $109,500.00. Services for this contract include advertising/marketing to implement a brand roll-out campaign and related marketing initiatives. The overall goal of this project is to develop a stronger brand, efficient and strategic messaging by building a more positive perception of Laredo, Texas. The term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with an option to renew the contract services for one (1) additional year. Funding for this contract is available in the Convention & Visitor's Bureau budget. 41. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Basketball Metal Shade - District V as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $15,200.00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $152,000.00. Funding is available in 2017 CO Bond. 44. Consideration to award annual contract FY19-053 to the following bidders: 1) McNeil us Truck & Manufacturing, Dodge Center, Minnesota in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 for (OEM Parts); 2) Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $ 100, 000.00 (Labor Only); for the purchase of McNeilus Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City's refuse trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has three extension periods. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with AT&T Corp., in the total amount of $88,770.60 for citywide Internet service. This contract is for a period of thirty-six (36) months, u tilizing direct AT&T MIS tariff MIS1306415, and payable in monthly payments of $2,465.85. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications department budget. 46. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve payment for a one-year renewal option of the services agreement with Superion Public Sector for OpenGov Open Data Software Services. Renewal term is for one (1) year effective January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019; and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. Second year cost is $129,945.90; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) unmarked police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $61,168.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force (HIDTA) Fund. 48. Consideration to authorize the purchase of three (3) unmarked police units from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, TX in the amount of $72,507.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force (HIDTA) Fund. 50. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY18-040 with Austin Wood Recycling, Cedar Park, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the grinding of wood waste material (brush, branches, pallets, etc.) at the City Landfill. Approximately 100, 000 cubic yards of material will be disposed on an annual basis. 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 options allowed. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 51. Authorizing the Co-City Managers to execute a contract with Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Tx to install eight hundred ninety feet (890) of thirty six inch (36") sewer line on San Francisco Avenue in order to relieve the current wastewater backup at that location. The contract amount will be $995,989.10 and will provide for ninety (90) working days to complete. The bid was awarded using BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing, under program contract number 555-18. Funding is available in the 2015 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of selection of consultant of and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract to provide consulting services for design and preparation of plans and specifications to prevent erosion of stream bank by Fasken Recreation Center utilizing alternate technologies such as rock-filled gabions, vegetative gee-grids, vegetative rip-rap etc. for stream bank protection.
Consideration to award contract FY19-051 for the purchase of Chevrolet/GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for the City's fleet vehicle repairs to the sole bidder Family Chevrolet, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 100,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions is subject to future budget appropriations. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Fleet Management Fund.
Consideration to amend supply contract FY18-005 by 25% to Vulcan Materials, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of asphalt cold lay used for street paving projects. The contract was originally awarded for $ 100,000.00, this would allow for 25% increase amount of $25,000.00 for a new contract total of $ 125, 000.00. Any price changes to this contract will be governed by an index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area of those companies published in the daily publication of Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. Funding is available in the Public Works construction project budget.
Approval of selection of consultant of and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract to provide consulting services for design and preparation of plans and specifications to prevent erosion of stream bank by Fasken Recreation Center utilizing alternate technologies such as rock-filled gabions, vegetative gee-grids, vegetative rip-rap etc. for stream bank protection.
Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date.
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 there to.
53. Discussion with possible action to consider an eighth 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 April 6, 2019 pay period: 451 days. 54. Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Heriberto Rodriguez Jr. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of April 6, 2019 pay period: 246 days.
Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the status of contract with 2L4L Baseball LLC for the use of the Uni-Trade Stadium; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to approve the naming of the residential development located 802 Convent Avenue to the Martha C. Narvaez City Hall Apartments.
Discussion with possible action on the status of contract with 2L4L Baseball LLC for the use of the Uni-Trade Stadium; and any other matters incident thereto.
Staff Report on the status of contract for the City of Laredo's Payment & Collection Processing System, with possible action.
Consideration to award a two-year contract FY19-050 to the single responsible bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of Automatic Transmission Fluid and CNG Synthetic Blend 15W40 Engine Oil for estimated yearly amount of $283, 500.00 for the Revenue Vehicle Fleet. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action directing Co-Interim City Managers to develop standing operating procedures (SOP's) for city sponsored events, checklists per department/type of project/assistance request, forms for co-sponsors, waivers, flow chart of revision process of pertinent departments with timelines, financial impact, training for staff to implement & assure a uniform process for all events; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
60 A2. Discussion with possible action directing Co-Interim City Managers to develop standing operating procedures (SOP's), forms, flowchart and training to document staff's review, recommendations, pros and cons, on projects, contracts, donations, agreements, to provide this valuable information to city council prior to agenda submission in order to improve the decision making process by council with all relevant information; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 60 B1. 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 directing Co-Interim City Managers to authorize the purchase and installation of a traffic signal and turning lanes at university and Bartlett intersection. Funding to be provided from District V priority funds.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to change the name of Santa Maria Avenue between 4200 Santa Maria Avenue and 4500 Santa Maria Avenue to Canizales Avenue so as to avoid confusion with the actual street addresses along the Actual Santa Maria Avenue and to honor the Canizales and their contributions to Laredo and the boxing world. I n addition, install a pedestrian island using concepts of tactical urbanism and the AASHTO manual should be used in the closure and repurposing of the intersection of Tacuba and the Main Street of Santa Maria Avenue and any matter incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to convert Public Access Resources into a full service studio available to the public as per the existing ordinance and to upgrade current equipment to state of the art audio visual filmmaking gear and to make the facility available after hours for all qualified individuals; and any matters incident thereto .
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at Eisenhower St. , under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Pol icy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the pol icy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $2,000.00
Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install a three-way stop sign on Eisenhower and Santa Barbara. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $2,000.00
Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to evaluate the possibility of several outdoor book exchange program also known as mini library boxes within District I.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez . Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install a speed hump at the 2900 S Bartlett, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, 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.Total cost $2,000.00
F. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate Ordinance 2018-0-050, specifically Section 2-157 (Automatic Forfeiture); and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to establish an Office of the Public Integrity responsible for investigating complaints of violations of law, including but not limited to ethics violations and other city ordinances, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli) XVI. ADJOURN
May 06, 2019 City Council
*A portion of this video is without audio* Presentation by Frank Rotnofsky, Regina Portillo and the Laredo Cycling Association regarding the 4th Annual Ride of Silence event.
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.
28. 2019-0-071 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, 20 19 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. 29. 2019-0-072 amending Chapter 31, Division 1, Article I I, 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.
B. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 2. D iscussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to reduce the ad valorem tax rate from 0.634 - 0.624 d u ring the 2019-2020 budget workshop. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on the funding source for Texas A&M International University's 50th Anniversary Celebration funding request, as previously presented to City Council by TAMIU; and any other matters incident thereto.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Arnoldo Lozano to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Bernal Slight to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing providing community residents an opportunity to comment on their housing and community needs and the projects that they wish to see funded. Comments received will be made part of the City's 2019 One Year Action Plan that will outline how funding for the programs listed below, made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be utilized. Allocation for the 45th Action Year is pending Congressional approval. The City's Community Development Department is planning its 2019 projects/activities based on the past 2018 allocation, as estimated below: 45th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,729,949.00 2019 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) $1,178,458.00 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $306,204.00 Activities/Projects planned for the 45th Action Year are contingent on approved allocation amount. All proposed activities' budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. Any changes to the activities/projects due to changes in allocation will be reflected in the City's 2019 One Year Action Plan. Also for discussion and comment is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) regarding the City's administration of HUD Programs.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 478.31 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #1 ), north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 328.98 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #2), located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6.26 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (El Retire Tract), located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 76.22 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Holzman & Vasquez Tract), Located north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338/ Las Tiendas Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 24.43 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Mandel Tract), located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.5 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Industrial Park, Phase I Tract), located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 8.87 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (COT Properties LLC Tract), located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by S ection 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $467, 610.00 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD ) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 478.31 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #1 ), north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 11. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 328.98 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract #2), located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 12. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6.26 acres, more or less, as described by metes and b ounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (El Retire Tract), located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 76.22 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Holzman & Vasquez Tract), located north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 24.43 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Mandel Tract), located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 ( Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.5 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Lot 20, Block 2, Pinto Valle Industrial Park, Phase I Tract), located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 8.87 acres, more or less, as described by metes and b ounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (COT Properties LLC Tract), located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items IX 17 - IX 22, X 23 - X 27, X 30 & X 31
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 17. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing regulations for the City Council community events; limiting the number of community events per fiscal year; requiring requests for community events to be submitted to the City Manager or designee in writing no later than thirty (30) days before the date of the event; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 18. Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Manager's to convey an Easement and Right of Way to AEP TEXAS INC., for a six (6) foot wide tract of land for an electrical easement containing 736.20 sq. ft., being out of Lot No. 1, Lot 2, and the Western 29 ft. from Lot 3, out of Block 792 Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, Webb County, Texas; said 736.20 sq. ft. tract of land being more particularly described by Metes and Bounds as described by on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and providing for an effective date. 20. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a License Agreement between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and Branch Towers 111, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at El Eden Recreation Center located at 4735 Loma Vista Drive, Laredo, Webb County, Texas for the construction of a 120' monopole, installation of an equipment building and related communication facilities. Term of the license is five (5) years, with five (5) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. Annual base rent shall be $25,000.00, with a three percent (3%) increase on each anniversary of the commencement date; and providing for effective date. 21. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City Of Laredo, specifically adding Subsection 19-364 (27) which establishes a section of the north and south side of the 1900 block of Frees St, between US. Highway 83 and S. Buena Vista Ave., as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 22. Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Operating Fund FY 2019 Annual Budget by drawing down fund balance and increasing the Transfer Out to Water Construction Fund in the amount of $4,000,000.00 to be used for repairs at El Pico Water Treatment Plant and also amending the City of Laredo's Water Construction Fund FY 2019 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $4,000,000.00. X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 23. 2019-0-066 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 H IV in the STDC Region for the term from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. 24. 2019-0-067 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. ZC-28-2019 District Ill 25. 2019-0-068 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. ZC-29-2019 District VI 26. 2019-0-069 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 27. 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. ZC-30-2019 District VI 2019-0-070 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. ZC-27-2019 District VII 30. 2019-0-073 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. 31. 2019-0-074 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.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 32. 2019-R-52 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,402,488.00 to the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of two patrol units and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses, for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. 33. 2019-R-53 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application and accept said grant in the amount of $12,959.65 from the office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses, for Stonegarden Operations by Airport Law Enforcement. No local match is required. 34. 2019-R-54 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $412,303.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Ryan White Program to provide health care, diagnostic and specialty care and medical case management for persons with HIV/AIDS and aligning positions with duties and program performance measures for the term of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 35. 2019-R-55 Accepting the conveyance of a 7,288 sq.ft. tract of land, in the vicinity between the area known as Sacred Heart Childrens Home and Taco Palenque on Zapata Highway, more or less, being out of Porcion 35, Jose M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, Webb County, Texas and being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase I, as recorded in Volume 27, Page 43, Webb County Plat Records to serve as a Utility and Access Easement for the purpose of excavating, constructing, inspecting, repairing, replacing, locating, relocating, and maintaining underground utility lines and any appurtenant or necessary facilities, in over, upon, across, and through said 7,288 sq. ft. tract of land said easement is further described by boundary survey and metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date. Transaction to be accounted for in the City's Fixed Asset System. 36. 2019-R-62 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Jose Lopez-Emvi Investments LLC for a proposed project located at 3314 Clark Blvd, lot 2; block 2; Eastwood IV Subdivision 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 $428,478.50, estimated annual tax abatement total of $2,716.57 and estimated total fee waivers of $6,559.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 37. 201 9-R-64 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City's creation of the Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, a local government corporation; approving the form of the certificate of formation and bylaws; containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date. 38. 201 9-R-65 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Donation Acceptance Agreement by and between the United States of America, acting by and through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and the U.S. General Services Administration ("GSA"), Public Buildings Service ("PBS") and the City of Laredo ("Donor") for the proposed donation of a roadway in support of an increase of traffic at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry ("LPOE") located in Laredo, Texas. Donor seeks to design, construct and donate a roadway in support of processing inbound empty commercial vehicles due to an increase in traffic volume at the World Trade Bridge LPOE, which is owned by the United States and under the jurisdiction, custody and control of GSA XI (b) MOTIONS 39. Consideration to award contract FY19-019 to Able City, Laredo, TX in the amount of $588, 570.00 for the assessment and recommendations related to City of Laredo's adoption of 2015 International Building Codes and Land Development Codes to include but not limited to Planning, Building, Utilities, Engineering, Environmental, Traffic & Fire. Upon selection and negotiations, city staff and Able City project team have negotiated fair and reasonable terms and are in agreement of bringing proposed contract for City Council consideration. Funding for this contract is available in General Fund - Professional Services. 40. Consideration to award contract FY19-035 to Relic, for the US Campaign Rebranding for an amount not to exceed $109,500.00. Services for this contract include advertising/marketing to implement a brand roll-out campaign and related marketing initiatives. The overall goal of this project is to develop a stronger brand, efficient and strategic messaging by building a more positive perception of Laredo, Texas. The term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with an option to renew the contract services for one (1) additional year. Funding for this contract is available in the Convention & Visitor's Bureau budget. 41. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Basketball Metal Shade - District V as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $15,200.00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $152,000.00. Funding is available in 2017 CO Bond. 44. Consideration to award annual contract FY19-053 to the following bidders: 1) McNeil us Truck & Manufacturing, Dodge Center, Minnesota in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 for (OEM Parts); 2) Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $ 100, 000.00 (Labor Only); for the purchase of McNeilus Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City's refuse trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has three extension periods. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with AT&T Corp., in the total amount of $88,770.60 for citywide Internet service. This contract is for a period of thirty-six (36) months, u tilizing direct AT&T MIS tariff MIS1306415, and payable in monthly payments of $2,465.85. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications department budget. 46. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve payment for a one-year renewal option of the services agreement with Superion Public Sector for OpenGov Open Data Software Services. Renewal term is for one (1) year effective January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019; and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. Second year cost is $129,945.90; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) unmarked police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $61,168.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force (HIDTA) Fund. 48. Consideration to authorize the purchase of three (3) unmarked police units from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, TX in the amount of $72,507.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force (HIDTA) Fund. 50. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY18-040 with Austin Wood Recycling, Cedar Park, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the grinding of wood waste material (brush, branches, pallets, etc.) at the City Landfill. Approximately 100, 000 cubic yards of material will be disposed on an annual basis. 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 options allowed. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 51. Authorizing the Co-City Managers to execute a contract with Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Tx to install eight hundred ninety feet (890) of thirty six inch (36") sewer line on San Francisco Avenue in order to relieve the current wastewater backup at that location. The contract amount will be $995,989.10 and will provide for ninety (90) working days to complete. The bid was awarded using BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing, under program contract number 555-18. Funding is available in the 2015 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of selection of consultant of and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract to provide consulting services for design and preparation of plans and specifications to prevent erosion of stream bank by Fasken Recreation Center utilizing alternate technologies such as rock-filled gabions, vegetative gee-grids, vegetative rip-rap etc. for stream bank protection.
Consideration to award contract FY19-051 for the purchase of Chevrolet/GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for the City's fleet vehicle repairs to the sole bidder Family Chevrolet, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 100,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions is subject to future budget appropriations. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Fleet Management Fund.
Consideration to amend supply contract FY18-005 by 25% to Vulcan Materials, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of asphalt cold lay used for street paving projects. The contract was originally awarded for $ 100,000.00, this would allow for 25% increase amount of $25,000.00 for a new contract total of $ 125, 000.00. Any price changes to this contract will be governed by an index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area of those companies published in the daily publication of Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. Funding is available in the Public Works construction project budget.
Approval of selection of consultant of and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract to provide consulting services for design and preparation of plans and specifications to prevent erosion of stream bank by Fasken Recreation Center utilizing alternate technologies such as rock-filled gabions, vegetative gee-grids, vegetative rip-rap etc. for stream bank protection.
Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date.
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 there to.
53. Discussion with possible action to consider an eighth 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 April 6, 2019 pay period: 451 days. 54. Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Heriberto Rodriguez Jr. Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of April 6, 2019 pay period: 246 days.
Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.65.8 R-1 A - single family reduced area district; section 24-77.1 dimensional standards section 24-77(8) front yard setbacks; through section 24-77(11) rear yard setbacks, and section 24. 77.1 dimensional standards chart; providing for publication and effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the status of contract with 2L4L Baseball LLC for the use of the Uni-Trade Stadium; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to approve the naming of the residential development located 802 Convent Avenue to the Martha C. Narvaez City Hall Apartments.
Discussion with possible action on the status of contract with 2L4L Baseball LLC for the use of the Uni-Trade Stadium; and any other matters incident thereto.
Staff Report on the status of contract for the City of Laredo's Payment & Collection Processing System, with possible action.
Consideration to award a two-year contract FY19-050 to the single responsible bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of Automatic Transmission Fluid and CNG Synthetic Blend 15W40 Engine Oil for estimated yearly amount of $283, 500.00 for the Revenue Vehicle Fleet. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action directing Co-Interim City Managers to develop standing operating procedures (SOP's) for city sponsored events, checklists per department/type of project/assistance request, forms for co-sponsors, waivers, flow chart of revision process of pertinent departments with timelines, financial impact, training for staff to implement & assure a uniform process for all events; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
60 A2. Discussion with possible action directing Co-Interim City Managers to develop standing operating procedures (SOP's), forms, flowchart and training to document staff's review, recommendations, pros and cons, on projects, contracts, donations, agreements, to provide this valuable information to city council prior to agenda submission in order to improve the decision making process by council with all relevant information; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 60 B1. 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 directing Co-Interim City Managers to authorize the purchase and installation of a traffic signal and turning lanes at university and Bartlett intersection. Funding to be provided from District V priority funds.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to change the name of Santa Maria Avenue between 4200 Santa Maria Avenue and 4500 Santa Maria Avenue to Canizales Avenue so as to avoid confusion with the actual street addresses along the Actual Santa Maria Avenue and to honor the Canizales and their contributions to Laredo and the boxing world. I n addition, install a pedestrian island using concepts of tactical urbanism and the AASHTO manual should be used in the closure and repurposing of the intersection of Tacuba and the Main Street of Santa Maria Avenue and any matter incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to convert Public Access Resources into a full service studio available to the public as per the existing ordinance and to upgrade current equipment to state of the art audio visual filmmaking gear and to make the facility available after hours for all qualified individuals; and any matters incident thereto .
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at Eisenhower St. , under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Pol icy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the pol icy: and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $2,000.00
Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install a three-way stop sign on Eisenhower and Santa Barbara. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost $2,000.00
Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to evaluate the possibility of several outdoor book exchange program also known as mini library boxes within District I.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez . Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install a speed hump at the 2900 S Bartlett, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, 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.Total cost $2,000.00
F. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate Ordinance 2018-0-050, specifically Section 2-157 (Automatic Forfeiture); and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to establish an Office of the Public Integrity responsible for investigating complaints of violations of law, including but not limited to ethics violations and other city ordinances, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli) XVI. ADJOURN