Recognizing the United South High School Baseball Team for their 2019 overall season achievements.
Recognizing the United South High School Marine Corps JROTC Marksmanship Team for their accomplishments and achievements. They have earned five (5) First Place Championships in Marksmanship this year at the NRA Regional Championships, Junior Olympics Regional Championships, The Orion League Championships, the American Legion Texas Championships, and the Rio Grande Valley Association Championships.
Recognizing the Laredo Juniors Volleyball Team for all their hard work and accomplishments and for competing in Houston, TX in a volleyball tournament against teams all over Texas and recently qualified for the Girls Junior National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.
MINUTES Approval of minutes of May 14, 2019 Citizen comments 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.
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.
H2. Discussion with possible action to develop a Utilities Low Income Customer Assistance Program (CAP) similar to the CAP programs and guidelines in Austin or San Antonio; and any matters incident thereto. I3. Discussion with possible action directing management in collaboration with the Utilities Department and Utilities Commission to review our current Utility Capital Improvement Plan; furthermore tasking our Utilities Advisory Committee to provide bond oversight recommendations; and any matters incident thereto. (CoSponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
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.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action to enact a resolution and create a Census 2020 Complete Census Committee (CCC), with a Chairperson appointed by the Mayor to include individuals and organizations in the CCC and subcommittees from the City of Laredo government; community and faith-based organizations; the media; education; business; labor; philanthropic institutions; and other individuals or organizations that work with or are familiar with hard-to-count residents; and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to enact a resolution in support of an accurate 2020 Census and Opposing the citizenship question; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to direct City staff to initiate a zone change on approximately 15.44 acres located on the south side of Muller Memorial Blvd., and across from Muller Elementary School, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-3 (Community Business District), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Status update and overview of Ransomware attack of May 22, 2019 to the City of Laredo, with possible action.
Status report by Priscilla Iglesias, Executive Director for Laredo Main Street, for the organization performance in FY2019, with possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's Capital Grant Fund FY2019 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,101,600.00. Revenue will be from the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Grant in the amount of $816,000.00 and local match of $285,600.00 for shared use path within the right of way along Plum Street, connecting K Tarver Elementary and Nixon High School located in District 4, and along Mier Street & Loring Avenue connecting Lamar Middle School and St. Augustine High School located in District 3. Acknowledging the availability of fund to pay all up-front costs, since the Transportations Alternative (TA) Program is a cost reimbursement program as outlined in the MPO Transportation Alternatives Program Guidance and Application Packet for 2019 authorized under the (FAST) Act. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 26.61 acres, more or less, located north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 328.98 acres, more or less, located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 6.26 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 76.22 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 24.43 acres, more or less, located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 1.5 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 8.87 acres, more or less, located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept loan ·amount increase on the State Energy Conservation Office (SEGO) LoanStar Loan, to the amount of $1,480,535.00 (one million four hundred eighty thousand five hundred thirty-five dollars) instead of $1,033,558.00 (one million thirty three thousand five hundred fifty-eight dollars), and amending the City of Laredo's FY 2018- 2019 Waterworks budget by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. Funds received from lender pursuant to this agreement to be used for VFD's and power factor correction implantation at Jefferson Water Treatment Plant as projects identified in Attachment A-1 of the agreement.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2019-0-082 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 38, Las Americas Subdivision, Unit 3, located at 2216 Nautla Dr., from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. 11. 2019-0-083 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, Located at 10211 Golondrina Dr. Building A (110 SF); providing for publication and effective date. 12. 2019-0-08 4 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 7A & 8A, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, Unit 6, located at 2445 San Isidro Parkway; providing for publication and effective date. 13. 2019-0-085 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article XII, Transit System, Division 2, Charter Service, Section 19-562(C) to add the Urban Circulator Pilot Program fare structure at $1.00; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date of July 19, 2019. 14. 2019-0-086 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a license agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for erecting, repairing, maintaining or removing temporary barriers, such as concertina wire fencing along the banks of the Rio Grande from Zacate Creek to the International Rail Bridge; the initial term of the agreement is for four (4) months; and providing for an effective date. 15. 2019-0-08 7 Regarding the revision of the City of Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24-69, Flood Damage Prevention, by adding "Statutory Authorization" and "Finding of Fact' sections, revising Section 24.69.4-A, Designation of the Floodplain Administrator as the Building Director, including the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Section 24.69.4-86, revising the elevation requirements of service equipment in Section 24.69.5-A4, and revising section numbers; providing for publication and effective date. 16. 2019-0-088 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 (28) which establishes a section of River Bank Dr., between World Trade Bridge and Mescalero Dr. approximately 2,700 feet, as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" Zone on the east and west side of the road; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 17. 2019-0-08 9 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 (29) which establishes a section of Everton Drive, between Earthaven Dr. and Cielito Lindo, Blvd., as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" zone on the north and south side of the street; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
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. 18. CITY ATTORNEY: STAFF SOURCE KRISTINA L. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY a. 2019-R-7 9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, TX, urging the federal government to create an immigration court in Laredo, Texas to expedite the adjudication of immigrants seeking asylum or other legal status and provide relief to local border municipalities and non-profit service organizations by reducing the impact to local resources caused by detainees released into the community while they await their court appearance; and further making it known that the City of Laredo can readily make available the former federal courthouse which it owns and maintains for the establishment of such a court. 19. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER Consideration for approval of amendment No. 1 an increase of $59,903.82 to the professional services contract with RS&H, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. This amendment is for the revised scope of work to add additional apron area into the project limits. The new apron area will include additional areas to be re-constructed as well as expansion of the existing apron. To allow for additional flexibility in design, two added alternatives will be added to the project. In addition to a larger cargo apron are to be re-constructed the project scope will also include additional demolition and installation of new Airfield Operation Area (AOA) fence, and installation of new cargo apron lighting. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $445,646.80. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. b. Consideration for approval of the North Central Park John Valls Basketball Metal Shade- District VI as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $16,000.00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $160,000.00. Funding is available in the North Central Park- Project #D61901. 20. ENVIRONMENTAL : STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR a. 2019-R-9 0 Authorizing the acceptance of a conservation easement as part of a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), Section 404 permit (SWF-2015- 00209) of the developer (Laredo Four Winds, LTD) of Wright Ranch Subdivision of the following tracts and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute conservation easement agreement documents that set forth the terms of the conservation easement dedication, said tracts are described as follows: Four (4) tracts of land containing 7.1781 acres of land, more or less, situated in porcion 34, abstract 762, Jose Antonio Diaz, original Grantee, same being out of tract of land as part of 4V Holdings, LTD. as recorded in volume 3702, pages 643-646, Webb County official public records. 21. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF a. Consideration to renew contract FY17-039 to lowest bidder Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, MS in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year, for providing tire replacement and tire repair services for the Fire Department. This contract establishes regular and after hour service call rates for tire repair and replacement services along with the purchase of new tires. The term of this renewal contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for one (1) additional one (1) year renewal upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department's Budget. 22. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, ACTING FLEET DIRECTOR a. Consideration to amend contracts FY17-003 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $16,250.00 (25%) and; 2. ROCA Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 (25%), For the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders which are heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and refuse trucks .f oFuunndd ionng misa navy aoilfa tbhlee in the Fleet Department Fund. 23. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR a. 2019-R-8 1 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to continue to provide critically needed tuberculosis prevention, treatment, surveillance, intervention and diagnosis services in the amount of $156,757.00 with a cash contribution of $31,351.00 and projected program income of $22,628.00 for a total of $210,736.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Elimination/State Program for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. b. 2019-R-82 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract 2fr0o1m8 -t2h0e1 9T exbausd gDeet p a rtment of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community and Clinical Health Bridge (CCHB) project (formerly Obesity Prevention Program) for diabetes disease self-management, increased health education on chronic diseases and to implement a health information exchange for the term of October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. c. 2019-R-8 3 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $497,072.00 with a projected amount of program income of $628,744.00 for a total of $1,125,816.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) Services which include disease control, Sfoeopdt esmafebteyr, zoonosis, and local public health system support for the term period from 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. d. 2019-R-91 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $5,142,631.00 for the women, infant and children (WIC) program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education, food supplemental services and medical home referrals to high risk women and children and to provide breastfeeding (BF), BF education and BF support for the term period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. e. Consideration to enter into a no-cost extension for Contract FY18-043 Navigators to Bethany House to help address homelessness through case management of persons and navigation of services to assure the continuum of care, provide social, housing and health services to the homeless, serving as the lead for the coordinated process for the homeless city wide services, coordinating with homeless stakeholders, and with the City of Laredo Health and Community Development Departments for the term from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020; contract may be renewed for one (1) additional year upon mutual agreement of the parties and subject to future appropriations. f. Consideration to amend contract FY16-007 for pharmaceutical services to patients and clients in the HIV/AIDS Programs of the City of Laredo Health Department to allow for a 25% contract amount increase. This contract is in the 3rd year of a four (4) year term and is subject to future appropriations. Contract is to be awarded to the following providers: Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas - Primary provider, for a new annual amount of $81,250.00; Re-Cept Pharmacy, Fort Worth, Texas - Secondary provider, for a new annual amount of $6,250.00. Funding is available in the State Grant HIV/Ryan White Program. 24. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 2019-R-7 1 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $67,500.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for funding the FY 2019 Body Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2021. This program furthers the Department's mission by promoting the safety of law enforcement officers and citizens through the purchase of BWC equipment. The City of Laredo is required to match $37,500. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. b. 2019-R-76 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $20,436.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. The grant period will begin May 17, 2019 through June 5, 2019. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Grant is 100% funded by the Texas Department of Transportation. Budget is available in the Special Police Fund. c. Amending resolution #2019-R-09 by adding one (1) additional Memorandum of Understanding (U.S. Probation SDTX - training facilities) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/Memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". Police Department's participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 26. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR a. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY19-067 by Emperor Services, Laredo, Texas for the removal and disposal of dry sludge from the Jefferson Water & El Pico Water Plants for the Utilities Department. The sole bid from Emperor Services, Laredo, Dallas, Texas, was evaluated and pricing deemed over budget. The department will modify the specifications and request formal bids again. b. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Kimball Office (Division of Kimball International) through authorized dealer G & S Office Supply, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount of $71,637.76 for the purchase, delivery, setup and installation of office furniture at the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1701 Shiloh Drive, Laredo, Texas. This purchase shall be made utilizing the National I.PA COOP Buying Agreement Contract No. P15-150-DT. Funding is available in the Utilities Sewer System Administration Fund. c. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY19-066 by Cactus Disposal of North Texas, Dallas, Texas for the cleaning of two interior Wastewater Treatment Plants Aeration Basins for the Utilities Department. The sole bid from Cactus Disposal of North Texas, Dallas, Texas, was evaluated and pricing deemed over budget. The department will modify the specifications and request formal bids again. d. Consideration to award contract number FY19-064 to the bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in an amount up to $700,000.00 to provide hauling and disposal services of approximately 5,500 cubic yard of wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant to San Antonio which is an approved State of Texas TCEQ registered solids disposal facility. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $1,805.00 and $1,485.00 per cubic yard rate. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Wastewater Treatment Division budget. e. Consideration to award annual service/supply contract FY19-065 to the sole bidder Square E. Services, LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas in an amount up to $750,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, technician, system integrator, journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3), additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. f. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve change order No. 2 totaling $131,471.46 and additional contract time of 45 calendar days to Summit Building & Design, Laredo, Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. This change order is required to fix leaking roof, replace existing stained and broken ceiling and floor tiles that pose a safety hazard, painting of stained walls, etc., the new contract amount is $1,271,236.70. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. g. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve Amendment No. 5 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $23,500.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo to revise CMU wall design drawings and Hydraulic analysis for the San Isidro water track, after site conditions variations. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $551, 257.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond.
PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR a. Consideration to award supply contract FY19-070 for the purchase of Public Works materials for various departments to the lowest responsive bidder in the annual amount up to $300,000.00. (to be announced at City Council meeting). This contract is for the purchase of asphalt cold laid used for street paving projects and other related material. 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 (3), additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the Public Works budget.
Discussion with possible action on Elite Contract Compliance Audit and any other 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.
29. Request to set meeting dates for the Strategic Planning Session and the Ethics Training, with possible action. 30. Request to set meeting for Budget and CIP Submittal on July 29, 2019 and set a Budget Workshop for August 12, 13, and 14, 2019, with possible action.
31. Staff Report on Texas House Bill 852 which would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities from considering certain measures of the valuation of a dwelling when determining building and inspection fees, with possible action. 32. Staff report on Sunset review of the State Plumbing Board of Examiners being ceased to exist beginning on September 1, 2019. The City of Laredo will be tasked to oversee the plumbing laws, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance to limit hazardous materials from being stored within certain distance from residential development and schools and to require said businesses and/or all other warehouses to maintain dust control measures.
Discussion with possible action to replace the City of Laredo's Ethic's Ordinance with that of the City of San Antonio verbatim in both form and spirit of law, subject to any modifications as deemed necessary for the limited purpose of supplanting one City's name for the other. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
1. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to request a proposal for a shade structure for Independence dog park, City Council District I priority funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority on all ongoing City projects with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to hold a mandatory workshop between the Planning & Zoning Committee and the Technical Review Board together with City Staff to finalize the Setback Ordinance and report to City Council on the June 17th City Council Meeting.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action directing management to study the economic impact and feasibility of a municipal homestead exemption; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install two (2) speed humps on the 3400 and 3500 block of Sheffield St., between Concord St. and New Port 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 $5,000.00.
Discussion with possible action to create a Laredo-Webb County Animal Cruelty Task Force with representatives from governmental and non-profit agencies to collaborate on finding solutions to improve how crimes against animals are reported and responded to in the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to establish an Office of 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 and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Discussion with possible action directing management in collaboration with Human Resource director and local university officials with creation and implementation of a fellows program to develop a pathway for internship, mentorship, and employment for college graduates interested in municipal employment; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action rescinding the allocation of funds for the purchase and installation of a traffic signal and turning lanes at University and Bartlett intersection previous approved on May 6, 2019 City Council meeting; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action directing management to begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other relevant taxing agencies to develop local intergovernmental economic development tools or abatement programs for economic diversification; and any matters incident thereto.
Jun 03, 2019 City Council
Recognizing the United South High School Baseball Team for their 2019 overall season achievements.
Recognizing the United South High School Marine Corps JROTC Marksmanship Team for their accomplishments and achievements. They have earned five (5) First Place Championships in Marksmanship this year at the NRA Regional Championships, Junior Olympics Regional Championships, The Orion League Championships, the American Legion Texas Championships, and the Rio Grande Valley Association Championships.
Recognizing the Laredo Juniors Volleyball Team for all their hard work and accomplishments and for competing in Houston, TX in a volleyball tournament against teams all over Texas and recently qualified for the Girls Junior National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.
MINUTES Approval of minutes of May 14, 2019 Citizen comments 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.
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.
H2. Discussion with possible action to develop a Utilities Low Income Customer Assistance Program (CAP) similar to the CAP programs and guidelines in Austin or San Antonio; and any matters incident thereto. I3. Discussion with possible action directing management in collaboration with the Utilities Department and Utilities Commission to review our current Utility Capital Improvement Plan; furthermore tasking our Utilities Advisory Committee to provide bond oversight recommendations; and any matters incident thereto. (CoSponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
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.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action to enact a resolution and create a Census 2020 Complete Census Committee (CCC), with a Chairperson appointed by the Mayor to include individuals and organizations in the CCC and subcommittees from the City of Laredo government; community and faith-based organizations; the media; education; business; labor; philanthropic institutions; and other individuals or organizations that work with or are familiar with hard-to-count residents; and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to enact a resolution in support of an accurate 2020 Census and Opposing the citizenship question; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to direct City staff to initiate a zone change on approximately 15.44 acres located on the south side of Muller Memorial Blvd., and across from Muller Elementary School, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-3 (Community Business District), and any other matters incident thereto. (Co sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Status update and overview of Ransomware attack of May 22, 2019 to the City of Laredo, with possible action.
Status report by Priscilla Iglesias, Executive Director for Laredo Main Street, for the organization performance in FY2019, with possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's Capital Grant Fund FY2019 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,101,600.00. Revenue will be from the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Grant in the amount of $816,000.00 and local match of $285,600.00 for shared use path within the right of way along Plum Street, connecting K Tarver Elementary and Nixon High School located in District 4, and along Mier Street & Loring Avenue connecting Lamar Middle School and St. Augustine High School located in District 3. Acknowledging the availability of fund to pay all up-front costs, since the Transportations Alternative (TA) Program is a cost reimbursement program as outlined in the MPO Transportation Alternatives Program Guidance and Application Packet for 2019 authorized under the (FAST) Act. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 26.61 acres, more or less, located north of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 328.98 acres, more or less, located south of Wormser Rd. and east of Loop 20/Cuatro Vientos Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 6.26 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 76.22 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338/Las Tiendas Rd., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 24.43 acres, more or less, located east of Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course and west of FM 1472, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 1.5 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 8.87 acres, more or less, located north of Anahuac Dr. and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the Ordinance, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept loan ·amount increase on the State Energy Conservation Office (SEGO) LoanStar Loan, to the amount of $1,480,535.00 (one million four hundred eighty thousand five hundred thirty-five dollars) instead of $1,033,558.00 (one million thirty three thousand five hundred fifty-eight dollars), and amending the City of Laredo's FY 2018- 2019 Waterworks budget by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. Funds received from lender pursuant to this agreement to be used for VFD's and power factor correction implantation at Jefferson Water Treatment Plant as projects identified in Attachment A-1 of the agreement.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2019-0-082 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 38, Las Americas Subdivision, Unit 3, located at 2216 Nautla Dr., from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. 11. 2019-0-083 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, Located at 10211 Golondrina Dr. Building A (110 SF); providing for publication and effective date. 12. 2019-0-08 4 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 7A & 8A, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, Unit 6, located at 2445 San Isidro Parkway; providing for publication and effective date. 13. 2019-0-085 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article XII, Transit System, Division 2, Charter Service, Section 19-562(C) to add the Urban Circulator Pilot Program fare structure at $1.00; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date of July 19, 2019. 14. 2019-0-086 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a license agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for erecting, repairing, maintaining or removing temporary barriers, such as concertina wire fencing along the banks of the Rio Grande from Zacate Creek to the International Rail Bridge; the initial term of the agreement is for four (4) months; and providing for an effective date. 15. 2019-0-08 7 Regarding the revision of the City of Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24-69, Flood Damage Prevention, by adding "Statutory Authorization" and "Finding of Fact' sections, revising Section 24.69.4-A, Designation of the Floodplain Administrator as the Building Director, including the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Section 24.69.4-86, revising the elevation requirements of service equipment in Section 24.69.5-A4, and revising section numbers; providing for publication and effective date. 16. 2019-0-088 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 (28) which establishes a section of River Bank Dr., between World Trade Bridge and Mescalero Dr. approximately 2,700 feet, as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" Zone on the east and west side of the road; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 17. 2019-0-08 9 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 (29) which establishes a section of Everton Drive, between Earthaven Dr. and Cielito Lindo, Blvd., as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" zone on the north and south side of the street; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
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. 18. CITY ATTORNEY: STAFF SOURCE KRISTINA L. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY a. 2019-R-7 9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, TX, urging the federal government to create an immigration court in Laredo, Texas to expedite the adjudication of immigrants seeking asylum or other legal status and provide relief to local border municipalities and non-profit service organizations by reducing the impact to local resources caused by detainees released into the community while they await their court appearance; and further making it known that the City of Laredo can readily make available the former federal courthouse which it owns and maintains for the establishment of such a court. 19. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER Consideration for approval of amendment No. 1 an increase of $59,903.82 to the professional services contract with RS&H, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. This amendment is for the revised scope of work to add additional apron area into the project limits. The new apron area will include additional areas to be re-constructed as well as expansion of the existing apron. To allow for additional flexibility in design, two added alternatives will be added to the project. In addition to a larger cargo apron are to be re-constructed the project scope will also include additional demolition and installation of new Airfield Operation Area (AOA) fence, and installation of new cargo apron lighting. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $445,646.80. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. b. Consideration for approval of the North Central Park John Valls Basketball Metal Shade- District VI as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $16,000.00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $160,000.00. Funding is available in the North Central Park- Project #D61901. 20. ENVIRONMENTAL : STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR a. 2019-R-9 0 Authorizing the acceptance of a conservation easement as part of a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), Section 404 permit (SWF-2015- 00209) of the developer (Laredo Four Winds, LTD) of Wright Ranch Subdivision of the following tracts and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute conservation easement agreement documents that set forth the terms of the conservation easement dedication, said tracts are described as follows: Four (4) tracts of land containing 7.1781 acres of land, more or less, situated in porcion 34, abstract 762, Jose Antonio Diaz, original Grantee, same being out of tract of land as part of 4V Holdings, LTD. as recorded in volume 3702, pages 643-646, Webb County official public records. 21. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF a. Consideration to renew contract FY17-039 to lowest bidder Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, MS in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year, for providing tire replacement and tire repair services for the Fire Department. This contract establishes regular and after hour service call rates for tire repair and replacement services along with the purchase of new tires. The term of this renewal contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for one (1) additional one (1) year renewal upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department's Budget. 22. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, ACTING FLEET DIRECTOR a. Consideration to amend contracts FY17-003 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $16,250.00 (25%) and; 2. ROCA Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 (25%), For the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders which are heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and refuse trucks .f oFuunndd ionng misa navy aoilfa tbhlee in the Fleet Department Fund. 23. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR a. 2019-R-8 1 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to continue to provide critically needed tuberculosis prevention, treatment, surveillance, intervention and diagnosis services in the amount of $156,757.00 with a cash contribution of $31,351.00 and projected program income of $22,628.00 for a total of $210,736.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Elimination/State Program for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. b. 2019-R-82 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract 2fr0o1m8 -t2h0e1 9T exbausd gDeet p a rtment of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community and Clinical Health Bridge (CCHB) project (formerly Obesity Prevention Program) for diabetes disease self-management, increased health education on chronic diseases and to implement a health information exchange for the term of October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. c. 2019-R-8 3 Authorize the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $497,072.00 with a projected amount of program income of $628,744.00 for a total of $1,125,816.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) Services which include disease control, Sfoeopdt esmafebteyr, zoonosis, and local public health system support for the term period from 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. d. 2019-R-91 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $5,142,631.00 for the women, infant and children (WIC) program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education, food supplemental services and medical home referrals to high risk women and children and to provide breastfeeding (BF), BF education and BF support for the term period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. e. Consideration to enter into a no-cost extension for Contract FY18-043 Navigators to Bethany House to help address homelessness through case management of persons and navigation of services to assure the continuum of care, provide social, housing and health services to the homeless, serving as the lead for the coordinated process for the homeless city wide services, coordinating with homeless stakeholders, and with the City of Laredo Health and Community Development Departments for the term from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020; contract may be renewed for one (1) additional year upon mutual agreement of the parties and subject to future appropriations. f. Consideration to amend contract FY16-007 for pharmaceutical services to patients and clients in the HIV/AIDS Programs of the City of Laredo Health Department to allow for a 25% contract amount increase. This contract is in the 3rd year of a four (4) year term and is subject to future appropriations. Contract is to be awarded to the following providers: Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas - Primary provider, for a new annual amount of $81,250.00; Re-Cept Pharmacy, Fort Worth, Texas - Secondary provider, for a new annual amount of $6,250.00. Funding is available in the State Grant HIV/Ryan White Program. 24. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 2019-R-7 1 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $67,500.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for funding the FY 2019 Body Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2021. This program furthers the Department's mission by promoting the safety of law enforcement officers and citizens through the purchase of BWC equipment. The City of Laredo is required to match $37,500. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. b. 2019-R-76 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $20,436.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign. The grant period will begin May 17, 2019 through June 5, 2019. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Grant is 100% funded by the Texas Department of Transportation. Budget is available in the Special Police Fund. c. Amending resolution #2019-R-09 by adding one (1) additional Memorandum of Understanding (U.S. Probation SDTX - training facilities) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/Memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". Police Department's participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 26. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR a. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY19-067 by Emperor Services, Laredo, Texas for the removal and disposal of dry sludge from the Jefferson Water & El Pico Water Plants for the Utilities Department. The sole bid from Emperor Services, Laredo, Dallas, Texas, was evaluated and pricing deemed over budget. The department will modify the specifications and request formal bids again. b. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Kimball Office (Division of Kimball International) through authorized dealer G & S Office Supply, Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount of $71,637.76 for the purchase, delivery, setup and installation of office furniture at the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1701 Shiloh Drive, Laredo, Texas. This purchase shall be made utilizing the National I.PA COOP Buying Agreement Contract No. P15-150-DT. Funding is available in the Utilities Sewer System Administration Fund. c. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY19-066 by Cactus Disposal of North Texas, Dallas, Texas for the cleaning of two interior Wastewater Treatment Plants Aeration Basins for the Utilities Department. The sole bid from Cactus Disposal of North Texas, Dallas, Texas, was evaluated and pricing deemed over budget. The department will modify the specifications and request formal bids again. d. Consideration to award contract number FY19-064 to the bidder, Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas in an amount up to $700,000.00 to provide hauling and disposal services of approximately 5,500 cubic yard of wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant to San Antonio which is an approved State of Texas TCEQ registered solids disposal facility. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $1,805.00 and $1,485.00 per cubic yard rate. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Wastewater Treatment Division budget. e. Consideration to award annual service/supply contract FY19-065 to the sole bidder Square E. Services, LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas in an amount up to $750,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, technician, system integrator, journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3), additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. f. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve change order No. 2 totaling $131,471.46 and additional contract time of 45 calendar days to Summit Building & Design, Laredo, Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. This change order is required to fix leaking roof, replace existing stained and broken ceiling and floor tiles that pose a safety hazard, painting of stained walls, etc., the new contract amount is $1,271,236.70. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. g. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve Amendment No. 5 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $23,500.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo to revise CMU wall design drawings and Hydraulic analysis for the San Isidro water track, after site conditions variations. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $551, 257.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond.
PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR a. Consideration to award supply contract FY19-070 for the purchase of Public Works materials for various departments to the lowest responsive bidder in the annual amount up to $300,000.00. (to be announced at City Council meeting). This contract is for the purchase of asphalt cold laid used for street paving projects and other related material. 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 (3), additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the Public Works budget.
Discussion with possible action on Elite Contract Compliance Audit and any other 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.
29. Request to set meeting dates for the Strategic Planning Session and the Ethics Training, with possible action. 30. Request to set meeting for Budget and CIP Submittal on July 29, 2019 and set a Budget Workshop for August 12, 13, and 14, 2019, with possible action.
31. Staff Report on Texas House Bill 852 which would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities from considering certain measures of the valuation of a dwelling when determining building and inspection fees, with possible action. 32. Staff report on Sunset review of the State Plumbing Board of Examiners being ceased to exist beginning on September 1, 2019. The City of Laredo will be tasked to oversee the plumbing laws, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance to limit hazardous materials from being stored within certain distance from residential development and schools and to require said businesses and/or all other warehouses to maintain dust control measures.
Discussion with possible action to replace the City of Laredo's Ethic's Ordinance with that of the City of San Antonio verbatim in both form and spirit of law, subject to any modifications as deemed necessary for the limited purpose of supplanting one City's name for the other. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill)
1. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to request a proposal for a shade structure for Independence dog park, City Council District I priority funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Status report by the Regional Mobility Authority on all ongoing City projects with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to hold a mandatory workshop between the Planning & Zoning Committee and the Technical Review Board together with City Staff to finalize the Setback Ordinance and report to City Council on the June 17th City Council Meeting.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action directing management to study the economic impact and feasibility of a municipal homestead exemption; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install two (2) speed humps on the 3400 and 3500 block of Sheffield St., between Concord St. and New Port 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 $5,000.00.
Discussion with possible action to create a Laredo-Webb County Animal Cruelty Task Force with representatives from governmental and non-profit agencies to collaborate on finding solutions to improve how crimes against animals are reported and responded to in the City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to establish an Office of 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 and Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Discussion with possible action directing management in collaboration with Human Resource director and local university officials with creation and implementation of a fellows program to develop a pathway for internship, mentorship, and employment for college graduates interested in municipal employment; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action rescinding the allocation of funds for the purchase and installation of a traffic signal and turning lanes at University and Bartlett intersection previous approved on May 6, 2019 City Council meeting; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action directing management to begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other relevant taxing agencies to develop local intergovernmental economic development tools or abatement programs for economic diversification; and any matters incident thereto.