Recognizing Larissa Jimenez, Miss South Texas Princess for representing Laredo and South Texas in Orlando, Florida at the International Junior Miss where hundreds of young girls from around the world competed. Larissa placed 3rd Runner-Up International Junior Miss.
Recognizing Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary 8 year old student Ethan Hernandez for his gracious act of kindness.
Recognizing the Laredo Border Slam Team for winning 2nd place at the Southwest Shootout Competition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Recognizing the Laredo 8U All-Stars South Zone Pony League. The World Series tournament was held in Youngsville, LA on July 24th - July 27th and consisted of 20 teams. The Laredo 8U All-Stars played a total of 8 games of which they won 7 in a row and went on to win the championship game in a thrilling victory over Eagle Pass.
Recognizing Joshua Jay Juarez for his record of 9-0 as a lightweight and on his win on August 10, 2019 at the Golden Boy Promotions Undercard in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action for Co-Interim City Managers to seek the purchase of a professional field cover for the artificial turf at Uni-Trade Stadium and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Recognition of sponsors, participants and staff on the first annual Bull-Run Biathlon dry and mud obstacle course event.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Recognizing the Laredo Lady Sonics Travel Basketball Team. In June team won 1st place in the Rio Grande Valley South, TX championship and 1st place at the Excel State Championship tournament in San Antonio, TX, and finished their summer 2nd place for the end of summer All Star Classic tournament in San Antonio, TX.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Benigno G. Cepeda as a member of the United States Marine Corps and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of John Augustus Romani to the City Cemetery Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Miriam Castillo to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Francisco De La Garza to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Rosa Maria De Llano to the Laredo Commission for Women. 5. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez of Olga P. Gentry to the Laredo Commission for Women.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action to incorporate 2% of net proceeds of any bonds or debt obligations from any city construction project to fund Laredo public arts and culture programs and any matters incident thereto.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 ) (A) to consult with City Attorney on pending litigation in City of Laredo vs. Jose C. Resendez Cause no. 2015 E DA000004-C3; pending in County Court at Law #2, Webb County, Texas ; and return to open session for possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2019 Annual Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000.00, which will constitute the 80% of Federal funding that will be reimbursed to the City of Laredo for the construction phase as stipulated in Attachment C for the Advanced Funding Agreement (CSJ#0922-33-178) for Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program Off-System by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, and the City of Laredo, for the relocation and construction of four primary inspection booths, a non-intrusive inspection area, two exiting control booths and access to the current secondary inspection facilities and hazardous material offsite containment facility at the World Trade International Bridge Port of Entry. Project cost is estimated at $11.7 million as shown in Attachment C of the agreement. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 2, San Isidro Park Subdivision, located at 313 Crossroads St., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. This case has been considered an exception to the rules. ZC-53-2019 District VII 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 13.2203 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of Hwy. 59, and East of Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application because it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-58-2019 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.5237 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Campos and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-59-2019 District V 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.1993 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Ramirez Dr. and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff does not support the application, for it does not conform with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-60-2019 District V 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 64.3501 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Fairfield Dr. and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it does not conform with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-61-2019 District II 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 7, Ponderosa Hill Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 5119 Fairfield Dr., from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-62-2019 District II 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-0-057 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Subdivision, located at 3402 Del Mar Blvd., Suite 220; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit (SUP), and staff does not support the application, for it does not meet the distance requirement as per Ordinance 2013-0-005. SUP's are non-transferable, therefore; the property owner is amending the SUP by changing permit holder (new tenants,new business, same location). ZC-63-2019 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 14.40 acres, ( described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located West of Century Blvd. and South of Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-50-2019 District I 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.95 acres, (described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located South of Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-51-2019 District I 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $685,000.00 from the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force Fund for the period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020; and to amend the FTEs by adding one (1) Intelligence Analyst position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. This grant pays for salaries and supplies for the Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Task Force. The grant requires a cash match in the amount of $420,670.00 which is available as a transfer in from General Fund for a total grant amount of $1,105,670.00. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
12. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Lease Agreement with XL Parts, LLC for section of building approximately 7,200 square feet located at 1605 E. Hillside at the Laredo International Airport, Block 24, Lot No. 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $5,416.01. The annual rental obligation effective on September 1, 2024 shall be adjusted based on a fair market rent appraisal of the leased premises, and such revised rental shall be adjusted annually thereafter by changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPl).The term shall commence on September 1, 2019 and shall terminate August 31, 2024, plus two five-year renewal options until August 2029, and August 2034. 13. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Lease Agreement with Laredo Aero Center, Inc. dba Signature Flight Support for approximately 117 square feet of AOA Office No. 3 in the Passenger Terminal building located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop. The initial monthly rent shall be $600.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on September 1, 2019 and end August 31, 2030. 14. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents to convey a perpetual easement and right of way for electric distribution lines, consisting of poles made of wood, metal, or other material, cross arms, static wires, underground cable, and conduits, communications circuits, metering equipment and all necessary or desirable appurtenances, over, under, across, and up a portion of the following described land located in Webb County, Texas, described as a tract of land containing 7,954 square feet of land more or less situated in Lot 12, Block 1, El Eden B.P. Newman Park Plat as recorded in Volume 22, Page 50, Webb County, Map Records; and providing for an effective date.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action requesting the Fine Arts and Culture Commission to initiate a City of Laredo Poet Laureate Program and any matters incident thereto. (Co- Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
15. 2019-0-113 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-19(d) "Safety of Animals in Motor Vehicles" to prohibit transporting a domestic animal within the open bed of a pickup truck, flatbed or similar vehicle where the animal is not safely enclosed; to prohibit transporting a domestic animal within the open bed of a pickup truck, flatbed or similar vehicle where the animal is directly on a metal surface or similar surface without sufficient protection when temperatures are at or above ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and declaring an effective date (AS AMENDED). 16. 2019-0-114 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $324,008.00 for a total award of $648,016.00 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant 11, R30 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women project to provide primary care, women's preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention, preventive health services, diagnostic, and laboratory services for the term period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 17. 2019-0-115 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents to convey a 30' ingress and egress access easement and a utility easement to Branch Towers 111, LLC. for the installation of communications tower in accordance to the terms stated in a lease with Branch Towers 111, LLC, executed on May 20, 2019, on a site legally described as being a portion of that certain tract of land as described and recorded in Volume 1420, Page 433 in the Office of the County Clerk, Webb County, Texas, lying in Lot 12, Block 1, of the El Eden B. P. Newman Park Plat Subdivision, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, more particularly depicted in attached Exhibit "A" Boundary Survey, Exhibit "B" Aerial image and Exhibit "C" Lease Agreement, for a five (5) year term with five (5) successive five (5) year options to renew; and providing for an effective date. 18. 2019-0-116 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute legal documents conveying a perpetual easement and right of way to AEP Texas, Inc. over, under, across, and upon a .0668 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 23, Leonardo Sanches, Original Grantee, Abstract 283, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; said .0668 acre tract being out of a tract called to contain 48.8857 acres as per "Deed of Exchange, Correction, and Substitution" conveyed to Del Mar Conservation District filed of record in Volume 1071, Pages 445-456, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas. This 48.8857 acre tract officially became City of Laredo, Texas property by annexation Ordinance No. 84-0-694 effective March 23, 1984 and is commonly known as the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant (NLWWTP); said .0668 acre tract is more particularly described by metes and bounds in attached "Exhibit A" and boundary survey in attached "Exhibit B"; and providing for an effective date. 19. 2019-0-117 Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $791,295.00 for a total of $5,142,631.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program for the term from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. These additional funds were awarded by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for a modular building and other improvements. 20. 2019-0-118 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Health and Benefits Fund by appropriating a draw down of $2,600,000.00 from its opening balance and appropriating it for medical and prescription claims. 21. 2019-0-119 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 22, Block 1, Deerfield Subdivision, Phase 4, located at 1002 Big Bend Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-38-2019 District VII 22. 2019-0-120 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3. 7 4 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located on the North side of FM 1472 Rd., AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-39-2019 District VI I 23. 2019-0-121 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2004-0-063 and authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for general automotive repairs on Lots 19 & 20, Block 30, Vista Hermosa Unit I I, located at 5417 and 5419 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-40-2019 District V 24. 2019-0-122 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 20, Block 5, Santa Rita Subdivision, Unit XIV, located at 104 Frank Sciaraffa Dr., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R- 1 M H (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-44-2019 District III 25. 2019-0-123 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 18, Block 5, Santa Rita Subdivision, Unit XIV, located at 108 Frank Sciaraffa Dr., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R- 1 M H (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-45-2019 District Ill 26. 2019-0-124 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 7 and 8, Block 1605, Eastern Division, located at 2701 Norton St., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-46-2019 District II 27. 2019-0-125 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on approximately 2.87 acres out of Porcion 38, Abstract 472, T Sanchez Tract, located South of Obsidian Blvd. and East of US Hwy. 83, Frontage Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-47-2019 District I 28. 2019-0-126 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on Lot 11, Block 1, Santa Rita Subdivision IX, located at 139 Asturias Ct. providing for publication and effective date. ZC-48-2019 District 111 29. 2019-0-127 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on Lot 1, Block 1, Riverhill Commercial Subdivision, Unit X IV, located at 801 Riverhill Loop; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-49-2019 District Ill 30. 2019-0-128 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY2018-2019 El Metro Operations Budget (558) expenditures and transferring funds from Transit Sales Tax (518) to El Metro Operations fund (558) in the amount of $104,622.00. These funds will be used to develop and implement a Pilot Urban Circulator Program. 31. 2019-0-129 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY2018-2019 Capital Grants budget by drawing down from fund balance $63,668.00 to cover the local match of $72,000.00 for Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-181 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the MPO ADA Bus Stops and Bicycles Plazas Improvement Project. 32. 2019-0-130 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article IV, Section 24.77.2 (8) entitled Front Yard Setback Requirements by adding subsection (d) intended to allow the construction of carports up to the property line, measured vertically, subject to easements, site visibility, and minimum parking requirements. 33. 2019-0-131 Establishing the rental rate and tenant policies for a single-family dwelling located at 419 "A" Zaragoza St., by setting the monthly rental fee amount as $500.00 for a two bedroom unit; providing for rent to be charged at affordable rents for elderly individuals; providing security deposit for new tenants at the same rate as the rental amount; providing for rents to be in compliance and charged at HOME program rent limits; occupancy to be limited to persons aged 62 years or older with incomes at or below the area median income, as set annually by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 34. 2019-0-132 Establishing the rental rate and tenant policies for a single-family dwelling located at 3016 Clark Boulevard, by setting the monthly rental fee amount as $570.00 for a three bedroom unit; providing for rent to be charged at affordable rents; providing security deposit for new tenants at the same rate as the rental amount; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 35. 2019-0-133 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all documents for the purchase of the "Surface Only" of 222 Allen Drive from Erika Medina in the negotiated amount of Twenty-Five Thousand dollars and no cents ($25,000.00), legally described as situated in Webb County, Texas and being the Surface Only of Lot Number Four Hundred Twenty-One (421 ), in Block Number Twenty-Two (22), River View Estates Subdivision, Unit 2C, Subdivision situated in the City of Laredo, as per Plat recorded in Volume 10, Page 24 and Replat recorded in Volume 15, Page 20, Webb County Plat records as described in Survey, Exhibit "A". This tract will provide for drainage improvements in order to alleviate flooding concerns and for public use as a connector and a continuation to the Father McNaboe Hike and Bike Trail; and providing for an effective date. Funding is available through the Environmental Services Funds. 36. 2019-0-134 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to allow for the temporary street closure of 400 Block of Tatangelo Parkway (between Iturbide St. & Lincoln St. ) from 6 PM to 6 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as a means to increase pedestrian safety. Said temporary closure is more accurately depicted on Exhibit "A", an aerial map of location; and providing for an effective date. 37. 2019-0-135 Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1900 Bismark Street, in District Ill, between South Meadow Street and Buena Vista Avenue, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 9,832 sq. ft. (0.2257 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Bismark Street, Right-Of-Way (East of Buena Vista Avenue and West of South Meadow Avenue) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. 38. 2019-0-1 36 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1, 2019 through December 1, 2019. No fee will be charged by the City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the City's facilities for baseball, softball, soccer and flag football for the benefit of the youth of Laredo. 39. 201 9-0-1 37 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, TX amending the Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Division 3 (Bus Bench Advertising), Section 19-581, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Transit Bus Bench Advertising Fees. 40. 201 9-0-138 Amending the Transit Department FTEs by creating one (1) additional position for a Transit Advertisement Specialist. Funding is available in the El Metro General Administration Fund. 41. 201 9-0-139 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article I I, division 1, Section 31-16, Article Ill, Division 4 by deleting sections 31-141.15-31-141.88 and creating Article V (Water conservation and drought contingency plan) sections 31-195 through 31-242. Amending sections 31-195, 31-197, 31-199, 31-200 through 31-205, 31-208, 31-212, 31-213, 31-214, 31-215, 31-217, 31-220, , 31-221, 31-228, 31-236, 31-238, 31-240. Adding section 31-210 and removing section 31-219. Providing for severability and publication date.
AIRPORT: STAFF SOURCE JEFFREY J. MILLER, AIRPORT DIRECTOR 201 9-R-1 1 3 Ratifying the submission of a grant application with the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Program in the amount of $850,000.00 supporting new airline service at the Laredo International Airport for the Laredo region and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents resulting from the award. No local match is required.
43. 2019-R-1 1 4 Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to submit a grant to the Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division under the Routine Airport Maintenance Program in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose of airside and landside maintenance at the Laredo International Airport and to execute all necessary documents resulting from the award. The local match in the amount of $50,000.00 for this project is available in the Airport Operations Fund. Total estimated project cost is $ 100,000.00. 45. Consideration to authorize a professional services contract to GRA Inc., Jenkintown, PA., in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. to develop an economic study for the Laredo International Airport. The period to perform this study is from July 31, 20 19 to March 3 1, 2020. Funding is available in the International Airport Fund. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE VICTOR LINARES, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 46. Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Maria Raquel Barrientos & Ana Maria Ponce for a proposed project located at 22 12 Rosario St., west thirty-four and five tenths feet of lot 9; block 1280; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $ 120,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $582.45 and estimated total fee waivers of $3, 150.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 47.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab truck and one (1) 2019 Chevy Tahoe PPV in the total amount of $73,706.35 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the Good Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles for trucks which have already reached their useful life. The 2020 Ford F-350 will be used for Ground Maintenance and the 20 19 Chevy Tahoe is for Airport Security. All the trucks will be assigned to the International Airport Department for operations. Funding is available in the International Airport Funds.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TECLO J. GARCIA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 48. 2019-R-126 A resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City of Laredo to nominate Laredo Regional Medical Center, L.P. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and tourism ("OOGEDT") through the Economic Development Bank ("BANK") for designation as a qualified business and enterprise project ("PROJECT") under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code ("ACT"). FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF 49. Consideration to award contract FY19-083 to the following providers: 1. ) Primary Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH. 2. ) Secondary Performance Safety Group I LP, St. Louis, MO, for an annual amount not to exceed $260,000.00. This is a two (2) year contract, subject to future appropriations and is for the purchase of medication, medical equipment and gloves used by the Fire Department-EMS. This contract may be extended for an additional one (1) - two (2) year term, upon mutual agreement of interested parties and contingent upon availability of funds. Funding is available in the Fire Department - EMS Budget. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, ACTING FLEET DIRECTOR 50. Consideration to amend annual supply/service contract FY18-026 by 25% with Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00 due to an increase in usage. This contract is for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts/services for the City's medium and heavy duty trucks. The term of this contract shall expire on 2/19/20; a new contract with a total amount of $187,500.00. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 51. 2019-R-11 5 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $123,921.00 for a total of $536,224.00 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. 52. 2019-R-119 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept an additional amount of $18,400.00 for the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health and Wellness Services for the term period from April 1 , 2019 through March 15, 2020. 53. 2019-R-120 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,195.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department H IV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the period of August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020. 54. Consideration to rename the Drug and Alcohol Commission to the Laredo/Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission. INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: STAFF SOURCE HOMERO VAZQUEZ-GARCIA, 1ST DIRECTOR 57. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a contract between GeoComm and the City of Laredo to coordinate the management of the Enterprise Geospatial Database Management System (EGDMS) as instructed by the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC). EGDMS is the avenue through which the 9-1 -1 Regional Administration uploads data and submits to CSEC. These services will be provided for two-year period to the South Texas Region in the amount of $96,677.00. Data management services were procured through the State Council on Competitive Government and pricing is coordinated through CSEC to each Regional Planning Council (RPC). Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
Consideration to reject all formal bid submittals for RFQs FY 1 9-055, FY19-072, FY 1 9-073, FY19-07 4, FY19-075, and FY19-082 for physician services due to the fact that the response to the RFQs did not meet the City's current needs and qualifications.
Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to enter into a continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Juan Medina to allow the City of Laredo to continue to operate on the property located on 101 1st Street in Zapata, Texas 78076 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition, supplemental and health promotion programs. The term of the agreement shall be for $ 1,500.00 per month for five (5) years for a total of $90,000 .00 beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department WIC Budget.
58. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a contract between West Safety Solutions and t he City of Laredo for maintenance renewal to purchase Software Subscription Support and Software Protection and Remote Technical Services Support through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC07-18 in the amount of $132,552.00. This software and technical support will be provided for each of eight (8) Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 59. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to purchase a Recovery Series Appliance Model R8060S with 30 TB Usable Capacity the City's Information Services and Telecommunications Department and a Recovery Series Appliance Model R8020S with 10 TB Usable Capacity for use by the City's Health Department from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated in the amount of $87 ,016.00. Pricing is under GSA Contract #47QTCA19D008G. Funding is available in the I.S.T. Telecommunications Budget and the Health Department. PARKS & LEISURE: STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ , JR., ACTING PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 60. Consideration to renew the contract with Landscapes Management Company, LLC, for the operation and management of the club house , golf course, cart facility, maintenance building and appurtenances, and any other golf course or golf related facility owned by the City and situated on the real property located at 27700 FM 1472, known as the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course with the following terms: 1. The management fee will be $7,000.00 per mont h starting October 2019 if requirements are met ($84,000.00 annually). 2. The management fee will increase by 3% starting on October 1st, 2020 as an Incentive fee if there is an increase in Net Operating Income over the prior fiscal year. 3. In the event that Landscapes Management Company, LLC fails to meet the Net Operating Income projections by $100 ,000.00 or more for fiscal year, the City shall have the right, in its discretion, to adjust the Base Management Fee as per the contract. This is the last two (2) year extension period . This contract will commence on October 1, 2019 and end on September 30, 2021 on terms mutually agreed. There was a price reduction during t he last extension period. This contract is subject to the approval of the FY 2019-2020 budget appropriations. POLICE: STA FF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 61. 2019-R-117 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $93,95 1.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2019 and runs through September 30, 2020. This grant is for overtime salaries . This grant requires a cash match in the amount of $30,064.32 for a total grant amount of $124 ,0 15.32. Funding will be available in the Special Pol ice Fund. 62. 2019-R-118 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $121,966.00 from t he Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of the Comprehensive - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2019 and runs through September 30, 2020. This grant is for overtime salaries. This grant requires a cash match in the amount of $39,029. 12 for a total grant amount of $160,995.12. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 63. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) cab tractor and one ( 1) mower from AG-PRO through John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina , for creek maintenance of all landscaped areas in the total amount $166,234.62 for the Public Works Department. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in t he 20 19 Environmental Cap ital Machinery & Equipment Outlay Fund. SOLID WASTE: STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SO LI D WASTE DIRECTOR 64. Consideration to authorize t he purchase of two (2) grapple trucks from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount $375,954.00 for the Solid Waste Services Department. These grapple trucks are needed for t he pickup of branches and debris in t he city. These trucks w ill be replacing units 6224 & 6225 which have already reached t heir useful life. The purchase of these trucks shall be made utilizing t he Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2014 and 20 17 Solid Waste PPFCO Captial Outlay Fund, and the 2015 C.O. Bond Capital Outlay Fund. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 65. Approving monthly adjustments to t he tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of July 2019 represent a decrease of $40,729.77 These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 66. 2019-R-106 Accepting the conveyance of a 5,080 sq.ft. tract of land, in the vicinity between t he area known as Taco Palenque and 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 3, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase 1 1, as recorded in Volume 28, Page 70, Webb County Map 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, over, upon, across, and through said 5,080 sq. ft. tract of land; said easement is further described by boundary survey and metes and bounds as depicted in Exhibit "A". A temporary 20' (foot ) construction easement will be located at the north side of said easement; after project completion temporary construction easement will be relocated to the south side of the property line; and providing for an effective date. 67. Authorizing t he Co-Interim City Managers to purchase a Shaftless Screw Conveyor required to convey dewatered Sludge from The North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City Landfill . The item will be purchased from SPIRAC (USA) Incorporated from Newman, Georgia in t he amount of $64,089.00. Funding is available in t he 2018 SEWER PP FCO. 68. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY16-064 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department with t he following vendors: a. Sections I and II t o Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in an amount of up to $656,882.18; b. Section Ill to Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks) Atlanta, Georgia in an amount of up to $177,274.40; The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department-Water Operations for construction and repair projects. There was a 5 % price increase during the last extension period submitted by Ferguson Waterworks. There was a 7% price increase during the last extension period submitted by Core & Main. This is the third of five extension periods. Fortline opted not to renew Section IV of this contract. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Funds. 69. Consideration to renew contract FY16-065 with Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up t o $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This is the third of five extension periods. There was a 6% price increase during the last extension period submitted by Core & Main. Funding is available in the Water Fund. 7 0. Consideration to renew contract number FY17-033 for the purchase of rubber couplings, PVC pipe, and related materials for the Utilities Department with the following vendors: 1. Sections I, 1 1, 1 1 1, VII, and V III to Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia in an amount up to $102,715.84; 2. Section V to Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas in an amount up to $189,154.55; 3. Sections IV and VI to Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in an amount up to $63,333.32. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department-Water Operations for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period. There was a 7% increase submitted by Aguaworks during the last extension period. There was a n 8% increase submitted by Core & Main during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Funds. 71. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to reject the sole bid for the UNITEC Wastewater Treatment Plant 0.18 MGD to 0.36 MGD expansion received on July 25, 2019 and opened o n July 26, 2019, due to the high lump sum base bid that is over 25% above Engineer's estimate. 72. Approval for a change order #1 with a credit resulting to the City of Laredo of $12,953.00 and reducing the contract amount from $333,789.00 to a total amount of $320, 836.00, extension of contract time from 120 calendar days to 180 calendar days, and acceptance, release of retainage and final payment in the amount of $61,916.80. Authorizing contract amendment with Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for the construction of the installation of the 15" sanitary sewer line parallel to the existing 8" sanitary sewer line in the easement starting at Del Mar Blvd . at the BBVA Compass Bank to the old McPherson lift station. Funding is available i n the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Approving the selection by the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee of the FY2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute and submit to the Federal Transit Administration all necessary documents resulting from said Funding Program . The FY 2019 Call for Projects received three (3) completed applications . The Third Party Funding Advisory Committee recommends for the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Committee's selection of Ruth B. Cowl in the amount of $58,165.50, the South Texas Development Council in the amount of $58,165.50 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $218 ,505.00 and authorizing the City Manager and staff to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FT A applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan. The Laredo Transit Management will match $54 ,626.00 through local dedicated Transit Sales Tax . XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Requesting the status of the Traffic Light Synchronization Project with possible action.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action to add sidewalks on 405 Masterson St. and any matters incident thereto. District Ill Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to direct Co-Interim City Managers to procure a design and build a public pergola and outdoor play area amenities at Blas Castaneda Park; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to adopt a lactation policy that will provide a supportive work environment enabling employees to express milk during working hours in an adequate and private place, other than a restroom, in accordance with Section 619.003 of the Texas Government Code and federal law, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate the land between Mines Road, Tejas Loop, and 135 for future buffer for the sewer plant and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to include sidewalks on Michigan Avenue from Springfield Avenue to International Boulevard and any matters incident thereto. District V II Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to install Wi-Fi network at Independence Park and El Eden/BP Newman Park.
Discussion with possible action to upgrade playgrounds at Independence Park and Cielito Lindo Park; and any matters incident thereto.
1. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes. 2. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes. 3. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and United Independent School District (UISD) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes.
Supplemental Item B 1 & Item XVI
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action regarding the recurring low water pressure near the San Isidro North/East side and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Mercurio Martinez) XVI. ADJOURN
Aug 19, 2019 City Council
Recognizing Larissa Jimenez, Miss South Texas Princess for representing Laredo and South Texas in Orlando, Florida at the International Junior Miss where hundreds of young girls from around the world competed. Larissa placed 3rd Runner-Up International Junior Miss.
Recognizing Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary 8 year old student Ethan Hernandez for his gracious act of kindness.
Recognizing the Laredo Border Slam Team for winning 2nd place at the Southwest Shootout Competition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Recognizing the Laredo 8U All-Stars South Zone Pony League. The World Series tournament was held in Youngsville, LA on July 24th - July 27th and consisted of 20 teams. The Laredo 8U All-Stars played a total of 8 games of which they won 7 in a row and went on to win the championship game in a thrilling victory over Eagle Pass.
Recognizing Joshua Jay Juarez for his record of 9-0 as a lightweight and on his win on August 10, 2019 at the Golden Boy Promotions Undercard in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action for Co-Interim City Managers to seek the purchase of a professional field cover for the artificial turf at Uni-Trade Stadium and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Recognition of sponsors, participants and staff on the first annual Bull-Run Biathlon dry and mud obstacle course event.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Recognizing the Laredo Lady Sonics Travel Basketball Team. In June team won 1st place in the Rio Grande Valley South, TX championship and 1st place at the Excel State Championship tournament in San Antonio, TX, and finished their summer 2nd place for the end of summer All Star Classic tournament in San Antonio, TX.
VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran of the Month Benigno G. Cepeda as a member of the United States Marine Corps and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of John Augustus Romani to the City Cemetery Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Miriam Castillo to the Laredo Commission for Women. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Francisco De La Garza to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli of Rosa Maria De Llano to the Laredo Commission for Women. 5. Appointment by Council Member Mercurio Martinez of Olga P. Gentry to the Laredo Commission for Women.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action to incorporate 2% of net proceeds of any bonds or debt obligations from any city construction project to fund Laredo public arts and culture programs and any matters incident thereto.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 ) (A) to consult with City Attorney on pending litigation in City of Laredo vs. Jose C. Resendez Cause no. 2015 E DA000004-C3; pending in County Court at Law #2, Webb County, Texas ; and return to open session for possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Bridge System FY 2019 Annual Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000.00, which will constitute the 80% of Federal funding that will be reimbursed to the City of Laredo for the construction phase as stipulated in Attachment C for the Advanced Funding Agreement (CSJ#0922-33-178) for Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program Off-System by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, and the City of Laredo, for the relocation and construction of four primary inspection booths, a non-intrusive inspection area, two exiting control booths and access to the current secondary inspection facilities and hazardous material offsite containment facility at the World Trade International Bridge Port of Entry. Project cost is estimated at $11.7 million as shown in Attachment C of the agreement. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 2, San Isidro Park Subdivision, located at 313 Crossroads St., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. This case has been considered an exception to the rules. ZC-53-2019 District VII 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 13.2203 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of Hwy. 59, and East of Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application because it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-58-2019 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.5237 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Campos and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-59-2019 District V 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.1993 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Ramirez Dr. and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff does not support the application, for it does not conform with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-60-2019 District V 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 64.3501 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located at the Southeast corner of Fairfield Dr. and Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it does not conform with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-61-2019 District II 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 7, Ponderosa Hill Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 5119 Fairfield Dr., from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff does not support the application, for it is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. ZC-62-2019 District II 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-0-057 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Subdivision, located at 3402 Del Mar Blvd., Suite 220; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit (SUP), and staff does not support the application, for it does not meet the distance requirement as per Ordinance 2013-0-005. SUP's are non-transferable, therefore; the property owner is amending the SUP by changing permit holder (new tenants,new business, same location). ZC-63-2019 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 14.40 acres, ( described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located West of Century Blvd. and South of Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-50-2019 District I 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.95 acres, (described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located South of Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and staff supports the application. ZC-51-2019 District I 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $685,000.00 from the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force Fund for the period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020; and to amend the FTEs by adding one (1) Intelligence Analyst position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. This grant pays for salaries and supplies for the Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Task Force. The grant requires a cash match in the amount of $420,670.00 which is available as a transfer in from General Fund for a total grant amount of $1,105,670.00. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
12. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Lease Agreement with XL Parts, LLC for section of building approximately 7,200 square feet located at 1605 E. Hillside at the Laredo International Airport, Block 24, Lot No. 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $5,416.01. The annual rental obligation effective on September 1, 2024 shall be adjusted based on a fair market rent appraisal of the leased premises, and such revised rental shall be adjusted annually thereafter by changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPl).The term shall commence on September 1, 2019 and shall terminate August 31, 2024, plus two five-year renewal options until August 2029, and August 2034. 13. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Lease Agreement with Laredo Aero Center, Inc. dba Signature Flight Support for approximately 117 square feet of AOA Office No. 3 in the Passenger Terminal building located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop. The initial monthly rent shall be $600.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on September 1, 2019 and end August 31, 2030. 14. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents to convey a perpetual easement and right of way for electric distribution lines, consisting of poles made of wood, metal, or other material, cross arms, static wires, underground cable, and conduits, communications circuits, metering equipment and all necessary or desirable appurtenances, over, under, across, and up a portion of the following described land located in Webb County, Texas, described as a tract of land containing 7,954 square feet of land more or less situated in Lot 12, Block 1, El Eden B.P. Newman Park Plat as recorded in Volume 22, Page 50, Webb County, Map Records; and providing for an effective date.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion with possible action requesting the Fine Arts and Culture Commission to initiate a City of Laredo Poet Laureate Program and any matters incident thereto. (Co- Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
15. 2019-0-113 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-19(d) "Safety of Animals in Motor Vehicles" to prohibit transporting a domestic animal within the open bed of a pickup truck, flatbed or similar vehicle where the animal is not safely enclosed; to prohibit transporting a domestic animal within the open bed of a pickup truck, flatbed or similar vehicle where the animal is directly on a metal surface or similar surface without sufficient protection when temperatures are at or above ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and declaring an effective date (AS AMENDED). 16. 2019-0-114 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $324,008.00 for a total award of $648,016.00 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant 11, R30 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women project to provide primary care, women's preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention, preventive health services, diagnostic, and laboratory services for the term period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 17. 2019-0-115 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents to convey a 30' ingress and egress access easement and a utility easement to Branch Towers 111, LLC. for the installation of communications tower in accordance to the terms stated in a lease with Branch Towers 111, LLC, executed on May 20, 2019, on a site legally described as being a portion of that certain tract of land as described and recorded in Volume 1420, Page 433 in the Office of the County Clerk, Webb County, Texas, lying in Lot 12, Block 1, of the El Eden B. P. Newman Park Plat Subdivision, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, more particularly depicted in attached Exhibit "A" Boundary Survey, Exhibit "B" Aerial image and Exhibit "C" Lease Agreement, for a five (5) year term with five (5) successive five (5) year options to renew; and providing for an effective date. 18. 2019-0-116 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute legal documents conveying a perpetual easement and right of way to AEP Texas, Inc. over, under, across, and upon a .0668 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 23, Leonardo Sanches, Original Grantee, Abstract 283, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; said .0668 acre tract being out of a tract called to contain 48.8857 acres as per "Deed of Exchange, Correction, and Substitution" conveyed to Del Mar Conservation District filed of record in Volume 1071, Pages 445-456, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas. This 48.8857 acre tract officially became City of Laredo, Texas property by annexation Ordinance No. 84-0-694 effective March 23, 1984 and is commonly known as the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant (NLWWTP); said .0668 acre tract is more particularly described by metes and bounds in attached "Exhibit A" and boundary survey in attached "Exhibit B"; and providing for an effective date. 19. 2019-0-117 Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY 2018-2019 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $791,295.00 for a total of $5,142,631.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program for the term from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. These additional funds were awarded by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for a modular building and other improvements. 20. 2019-0-118 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Health and Benefits Fund by appropriating a draw down of $2,600,000.00 from its opening balance and appropriating it for medical and prescription claims. 21. 2019-0-119 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 22, Block 1, Deerfield Subdivision, Phase 4, located at 1002 Big Bend Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-38-2019 District VII 22. 2019-0-120 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3. 7 4 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located on the North side of FM 1472 Rd., AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-39-2019 District VI I 23. 2019-0-121 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2004-0-063 and authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for general automotive repairs on Lots 19 & 20, Block 30, Vista Hermosa Unit I I, located at 5417 and 5419 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-40-2019 District V 24. 2019-0-122 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 20, Block 5, Santa Rita Subdivision, Unit XIV, located at 104 Frank Sciaraffa Dr., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R- 1 M H (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-44-2019 District III 25. 2019-0-123 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 18, Block 5, Santa Rita Subdivision, Unit XIV, located at 108 Frank Sciaraffa Dr., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R- 1 M H (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-45-2019 District Ill 26. 2019-0-124 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 7 and 8, Block 1605, Eastern Division, located at 2701 Norton St., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-46-2019 District II 27. 2019-0-125 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on approximately 2.87 acres out of Porcion 38, Abstract 472, T Sanchez Tract, located South of Obsidian Blvd. and East of US Hwy. 83, Frontage Rd; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-47-2019 District I 28. 2019-0-126 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on Lot 11, Block 1, Santa Rita Subdivision IX, located at 139 Asturias Ct. providing for publication and effective date. ZC-48-2019 District 111 29. 2019-0-127 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production (Plug/Abandonment of Well), on Lot 1, Block 1, Riverhill Commercial Subdivision, Unit X IV, located at 801 Riverhill Loop; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-49-2019 District Ill 30. 2019-0-128 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY2018-2019 El Metro Operations Budget (558) expenditures and transferring funds from Transit Sales Tax (518) to El Metro Operations fund (558) in the amount of $104,622.00. These funds will be used to develop and implement a Pilot Urban Circulator Program. 31. 2019-0-129 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the FY2018-2019 Capital Grants budget by drawing down from fund balance $63,668.00 to cover the local match of $72,000.00 for Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-181 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the MPO ADA Bus Stops and Bicycles Plazas Improvement Project. 32. 2019-0-130 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article IV, Section 24.77.2 (8) entitled Front Yard Setback Requirements by adding subsection (d) intended to allow the construction of carports up to the property line, measured vertically, subject to easements, site visibility, and minimum parking requirements. 33. 2019-0-131 Establishing the rental rate and tenant policies for a single-family dwelling located at 419 "A" Zaragoza St., by setting the monthly rental fee amount as $500.00 for a two bedroom unit; providing for rent to be charged at affordable rents for elderly individuals; providing security deposit for new tenants at the same rate as the rental amount; providing for rents to be in compliance and charged at HOME program rent limits; occupancy to be limited to persons aged 62 years or older with incomes at or below the area median income, as set annually by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 34. 2019-0-132 Establishing the rental rate and tenant policies for a single-family dwelling located at 3016 Clark Boulevard, by setting the monthly rental fee amount as $570.00 for a three bedroom unit; providing for rent to be charged at affordable rents; providing security deposit for new tenants at the same rate as the rental amount; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 35. 2019-0-133 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all documents for the purchase of the "Surface Only" of 222 Allen Drive from Erika Medina in the negotiated amount of Twenty-Five Thousand dollars and no cents ($25,000.00), legally described as situated in Webb County, Texas and being the Surface Only of Lot Number Four Hundred Twenty-One (421 ), in Block Number Twenty-Two (22), River View Estates Subdivision, Unit 2C, Subdivision situated in the City of Laredo, as per Plat recorded in Volume 10, Page 24 and Replat recorded in Volume 15, Page 20, Webb County Plat records as described in Survey, Exhibit "A". This tract will provide for drainage improvements in order to alleviate flooding concerns and for public use as a connector and a continuation to the Father McNaboe Hike and Bike Trail; and providing for an effective date. Funding is available through the Environmental Services Funds. 36. 2019-0-134 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to allow for the temporary street closure of 400 Block of Tatangelo Parkway (between Iturbide St. & Lincoln St. ) from 6 PM to 6 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as a means to increase pedestrian safety. Said temporary closure is more accurately depicted on Exhibit "A", an aerial map of location; and providing for an effective date. 37. 2019-0-135 Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1900 Bismark Street, in District Ill, between South Meadow Street and Buena Vista Avenue, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 9,832 sq. ft. (0.2257 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Bismark Street, Right-Of-Way (East of Buena Vista Avenue and West of South Meadow Avenue) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. 38. 2019-0-1 36 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1, 2019 through December 1, 2019. No fee will be charged by the City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the City's facilities for baseball, softball, soccer and flag football for the benefit of the youth of Laredo. 39. 201 9-0-1 37 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, TX amending the Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Division 3 (Bus Bench Advertising), Section 19-581, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Transit Bus Bench Advertising Fees. 40. 201 9-0-138 Amending the Transit Department FTEs by creating one (1) additional position for a Transit Advertisement Specialist. Funding is available in the El Metro General Administration Fund. 41. 201 9-0-139 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article I I, division 1, Section 31-16, Article Ill, Division 4 by deleting sections 31-141.15-31-141.88 and creating Article V (Water conservation and drought contingency plan) sections 31-195 through 31-242. Amending sections 31-195, 31-197, 31-199, 31-200 through 31-205, 31-208, 31-212, 31-213, 31-214, 31-215, 31-217, 31-220, , 31-221, 31-228, 31-236, 31-238, 31-240. Adding section 31-210 and removing section 31-219. Providing for severability and publication date.
AIRPORT: STAFF SOURCE JEFFREY J. MILLER, AIRPORT DIRECTOR 201 9-R-1 1 3 Ratifying the submission of a grant application with the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Program in the amount of $850,000.00 supporting new airline service at the Laredo International Airport for the Laredo region and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all necessary documents resulting from the award. No local match is required.
43. 2019-R-1 1 4 Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to submit a grant to the Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division under the Routine Airport Maintenance Program in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose of airside and landside maintenance at the Laredo International Airport and to execute all necessary documents resulting from the award. The local match in the amount of $50,000.00 for this project is available in the Airport Operations Fund. Total estimated project cost is $ 100,000.00. 45. Consideration to authorize a professional services contract to GRA Inc., Jenkintown, PA., in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. to develop an economic study for the Laredo International Airport. The period to perform this study is from July 31, 20 19 to March 3 1, 2020. Funding is available in the International Airport Fund. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE VICTOR LINARES, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 46. Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Maria Raquel Barrientos & Ana Maria Ponce for a proposed project located at 22 12 Rosario St., west thirty-four and five tenths feet of lot 9; block 1280; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $ 120,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $582.45 and estimated total fee waivers of $3, 150.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 47.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab truck and one (1) 2019 Chevy Tahoe PPV in the total amount of $73,706.35 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the Good Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles for trucks which have already reached their useful life. The 2020 Ford F-350 will be used for Ground Maintenance and the 20 19 Chevy Tahoe is for Airport Security. All the trucks will be assigned to the International Airport Department for operations. Funding is available in the International Airport Funds.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TECLO J. GARCIA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 48. 2019-R-126 A resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City of Laredo to nominate Laredo Regional Medical Center, L.P. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and tourism ("OOGEDT") through the Economic Development Bank ("BANK") for designation as a qualified business and enterprise project ("PROJECT") under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code ("ACT"). FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF 49. Consideration to award contract FY19-083 to the following providers: 1. ) Primary Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH. 2. ) Secondary Performance Safety Group I LP, St. Louis, MO, for an annual amount not to exceed $260,000.00. This is a two (2) year contract, subject to future appropriations and is for the purchase of medication, medical equipment and gloves used by the Fire Department-EMS. This contract may be extended for an additional one (1) - two (2) year term, upon mutual agreement of interested parties and contingent upon availability of funds. Funding is available in the Fire Department - EMS Budget. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, ACTING FLEET DIRECTOR 50. Consideration to amend annual supply/service contract FY18-026 by 25% with Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00 due to an increase in usage. This contract is for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts/services for the City's medium and heavy duty trucks. The term of this contract shall expire on 2/19/20; a new contract with a total amount of $187,500.00. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 51. 2019-R-11 5 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $123,921.00 for a total of $536,224.00 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. 52. 2019-R-119 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept an additional amount of $18,400.00 for the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health and Wellness Services for the term period from April 1 , 2019 through March 15, 2020. 53. 2019-R-120 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into contract with Valley AIDS Council d/b/a Westbrook Clinic (VAC) in the amount of $49,195.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department H IV/AIDS Ryan White Part D Program to provide HIV AIDS/STD health care and prevention services for women, infants, children and youth affected by AIDS for the period of August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020. 54. Consideration to rename the Drug and Alcohol Commission to the Laredo/Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission. INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: STAFF SOURCE HOMERO VAZQUEZ-GARCIA, 1ST DIRECTOR 57. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a contract between GeoComm and the City of Laredo to coordinate the management of the Enterprise Geospatial Database Management System (EGDMS) as instructed by the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC). EGDMS is the avenue through which the 9-1 -1 Regional Administration uploads data and submits to CSEC. These services will be provided for two-year period to the South Texas Region in the amount of $96,677.00. Data management services were procured through the State Council on Competitive Government and pricing is coordinated through CSEC to each Regional Planning Council (RPC). Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
Consideration to reject all formal bid submittals for RFQs FY 1 9-055, FY19-072, FY 1 9-073, FY19-07 4, FY19-075, and FY19-082 for physician services due to the fact that the response to the RFQs did not meet the City's current needs and qualifications.
Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to enter into a continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Juan Medina to allow the City of Laredo to continue to operate on the property located on 101 1st Street in Zapata, Texas 78076 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition, supplemental and health promotion programs. The term of the agreement shall be for $ 1,500.00 per month for five (5) years for a total of $90,000 .00 beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department WIC Budget.
58. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a contract between West Safety Solutions and t he City of Laredo for maintenance renewal to purchase Software Subscription Support and Software Protection and Remote Technical Services Support through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC07-18 in the amount of $132,552.00. This software and technical support will be provided for each of eight (8) Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 59. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to purchase a Recovery Series Appliance Model R8060S with 30 TB Usable Capacity the City's Information Services and Telecommunications Department and a Recovery Series Appliance Model R8020S with 10 TB Usable Capacity for use by the City's Health Department from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated in the amount of $87 ,016.00. Pricing is under GSA Contract #47QTCA19D008G. Funding is available in the I.S.T. Telecommunications Budget and the Health Department. PARKS & LEISURE: STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ , JR., ACTING PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 60. Consideration to renew the contract with Landscapes Management Company, LLC, for the operation and management of the club house , golf course, cart facility, maintenance building and appurtenances, and any other golf course or golf related facility owned by the City and situated on the real property located at 27700 FM 1472, known as the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course with the following terms: 1. The management fee will be $7,000.00 per mont h starting October 2019 if requirements are met ($84,000.00 annually). 2. The management fee will increase by 3% starting on October 1st, 2020 as an Incentive fee if there is an increase in Net Operating Income over the prior fiscal year. 3. In the event that Landscapes Management Company, LLC fails to meet the Net Operating Income projections by $100 ,000.00 or more for fiscal year, the City shall have the right, in its discretion, to adjust the Base Management Fee as per the contract. This is the last two (2) year extension period . This contract will commence on October 1, 2019 and end on September 30, 2021 on terms mutually agreed. There was a price reduction during t he last extension period. This contract is subject to the approval of the FY 2019-2020 budget appropriations. POLICE: STA FF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 61. 2019-R-117 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $93,95 1.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2019 and runs through September 30, 2020. This grant is for overtime salaries . This grant requires a cash match in the amount of $30,064.32 for a total grant amount of $124 ,0 15.32. Funding will be available in the Special Pol ice Fund. 62. 2019-R-118 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant award in the amount of $121,966.00 from t he Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of the Comprehensive - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2019 and runs through September 30, 2020. This grant is for overtime salaries. This grant requires a cash match in the amount of $39,029. 12 for a total grant amount of $160,995.12. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 63. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) cab tractor and one ( 1) mower from AG-PRO through John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina , for creek maintenance of all landscaped areas in the total amount $166,234.62 for the Public Works Department. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in t he 20 19 Environmental Cap ital Machinery & Equipment Outlay Fund. SOLID WASTE: STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SO LI D WASTE DIRECTOR 64. Consideration to authorize t he purchase of two (2) grapple trucks from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount $375,954.00 for the Solid Waste Services Department. These grapple trucks are needed for t he pickup of branches and debris in t he city. These trucks w ill be replacing units 6224 & 6225 which have already reached t heir useful life. The purchase of these trucks shall be made utilizing t he Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2014 and 20 17 Solid Waste PPFCO Captial Outlay Fund, and the 2015 C.O. Bond Capital Outlay Fund. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 65. Approving monthly adjustments to t he tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of July 2019 represent a decrease of $40,729.77 These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 66. 2019-R-106 Accepting the conveyance of a 5,080 sq.ft. tract of land, in the vicinity between t he area known as Taco Palenque and 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 3, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision Phase 1 1, as recorded in Volume 28, Page 70, Webb County Map 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, over, upon, across, and through said 5,080 sq. ft. tract of land; said easement is further described by boundary survey and metes and bounds as depicted in Exhibit "A". A temporary 20' (foot ) construction easement will be located at the north side of said easement; after project completion temporary construction easement will be relocated to the south side of the property line; and providing for an effective date. 67. Authorizing t he Co-Interim City Managers to purchase a Shaftless Screw Conveyor required to convey dewatered Sludge from The North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City Landfill . The item will be purchased from SPIRAC (USA) Incorporated from Newman, Georgia in t he amount of $64,089.00. Funding is available in t he 2018 SEWER PP FCO. 68. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY16-064 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department with t he following vendors: a. Sections I and II t o Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in an amount of up to $656,882.18; b. Section Ill to Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks) Atlanta, Georgia in an amount of up to $177,274.40; The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department-Water Operations for construction and repair projects. There was a 5 % price increase during the last extension period submitted by Ferguson Waterworks. There was a 7% price increase during the last extension period submitted by Core & Main. This is the third of five extension periods. Fortline opted not to renew Section IV of this contract. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Funds. 69. Consideration to renew contract FY16-065 with Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up t o $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This is the third of five extension periods. There was a 6% price increase during the last extension period submitted by Core & Main. Funding is available in the Water Fund. 7 0. Consideration to renew contract number FY17-033 for the purchase of rubber couplings, PVC pipe, and related materials for the Utilities Department with the following vendors: 1. Sections I, 1 1, 1 1 1, VII, and V III to Core & Main, LP., (formerly H D Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia in an amount up to $102,715.84; 2. Section V to Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas in an amount up to $189,154.55; 3. Sections IV and VI to Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in an amount up to $63,333.32. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department-Water Operations for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period. There was a 7% increase submitted by Aguaworks during the last extension period. There was a n 8% increase submitted by Core & Main during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Funds. 71. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to reject the sole bid for the UNITEC Wastewater Treatment Plant 0.18 MGD to 0.36 MGD expansion received on July 25, 2019 and opened o n July 26, 2019, due to the high lump sum base bid that is over 25% above Engineer's estimate. 72. Approval for a change order #1 with a credit resulting to the City of Laredo of $12,953.00 and reducing the contract amount from $333,789.00 to a total amount of $320, 836.00, extension of contract time from 120 calendar days to 180 calendar days, and acceptance, release of retainage and final payment in the amount of $61,916.80. Authorizing contract amendment with Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for the construction of the installation of the 15" sanitary sewer line parallel to the existing 8" sanitary sewer line in the easement starting at Del Mar Blvd . at the BBVA Compass Bank to the old McPherson lift station. Funding is available i n the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Approving the selection by the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee of the FY2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 applications for the Laredo Urbanized Area Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Program and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute and submit to the Federal Transit Administration all necessary documents resulting from said Funding Program . The FY 2019 Call for Projects received three (3) completed applications . The Third Party Funding Advisory Committee recommends for the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Committee's selection of Ruth B. Cowl in the amount of $58,165.50, the South Texas Development Council in the amount of $58,165.50 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $218 ,505.00 and authorizing the City Manager and staff to proceed with all necessary contractual documentation and FT A applications as mentioned in the LTMI Section 5310 Program Management Plan. The Laredo Transit Management will match $54 ,626.00 through local dedicated Transit Sales Tax . XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Requesting the status of the Traffic Light Synchronization Project with possible action.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action to add sidewalks on 405 Masterson St. and any matters incident thereto. District Ill Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to direct Co-Interim City Managers to procure a design and build a public pergola and outdoor play area amenities at Blas Castaneda Park; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to adopt a lactation policy that will provide a supportive work environment enabling employees to express milk during working hours in an adequate and private place, other than a restroom, in accordance with Section 619.003 of the Texas Government Code and federal law, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate the land between Mines Road, Tejas Loop, and 135 for future buffer for the sewer plant and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to include sidewalks on Michigan Avenue from Springfield Avenue to International Boulevard and any matters incident thereto. District V II Priority Funds will be used for this project.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to install Wi-Fi network at Independence Park and El Eden/BP Newman Park.
Discussion with possible action to upgrade playgrounds at Independence Park and Cielito Lindo Park; and any matters incident thereto.
1. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes. 2. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes. 3. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo (City) and United Independent School District (UISD) for the purpose of collaboration concerning the integration of video camera system to be used by the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for law enforcement purposes.
Supplemental Item B 1 & Item XVI
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action regarding the recurring low water pressure near the San Isidro North/East side and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Mercurio Martinez) XVI. ADJOURN