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 Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Roberto David Gonzalez to the Historic District/Landmark Board. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Cynthia Collazo to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of George Altgelt as a Laredo Mass Transit Board representative on the Laredo MPO Policy Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop on August 26-29, 2019 (see Exhibit "B") and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to implement said annual budget.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 2. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all documents for the purchase of the "Surface Only" of the following thirteen (13) tracts of land; 2720 Ventura Legally described as Lot 1 BLK 650 WD; 2720 Ventura Street Legally described as Lots 2, 3, 4 BLK 650 WD; South Part of Tract 1 (Gilbert Avenue between Water Street); ALL of BLK 649 WD; Tract 2 (Gilbert Avenue between Ventura Street and Piedregal Street); Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 BLK 640 WD; South part of Tract 3 (Atlee Avenue between Ventura Street and Pied regal Street); Lot 1-2 BLK 634 WD; Lots 3 & 4 BLK 634 WD; ALL of BLK 641 WD; Tract 4 (Atlee Avenue between Piedregal street and Soledad Street); ALL of BLK 633 WD; ALL of BLK 626 WD as Summarized on exhibit "A" from Rodolfo Garcia, Sr. in the negotiated amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Seven thousand dollars and no cents ($297,000.00), as appraised by Frank Leal an independent state certified appraiser, for land preservation and to protect the natural resources in the areas of the river bend along the Rio Grande in proximity to the International Rail Bridge and Laredo College; funding is from the Environmental Services Department; and providing for an effective date. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Staffing Agency employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $12.00 per hour, an adjustment to the spread between all grades, and the elimination of pay grades W44 and W45 and the addition of pay grade R46 and R47; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2019. 4. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to activate the Laredo Fire Department's fourth Aerial Truck by reclassifying nine (9) Full Time Equivalent Firefighter positions to the position of three (3) Captains, three (3) Fire Drivers, and three (3) Fire Assistant Drivers.This Aerial Truck will be located at Fire Station #14, 5309 Cielito Lindo Blvd., and will provide quick responses and protection to South Laredo. The mobilization of this aerial truck will fulfill SAFER Grant requirements as proposed. The reclassification funding is available in the Fire Department Operating Budget. The estimated amount is $165,238.00. 5. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sell the "Surface Only" of a closed section of the 1900 Block of Bismark Street to Gerardo "Jerry" Salinas of Gateway Builders, LTD. pursuant to section 272.001 (b) of the Texas Local Govt. Code. Tract was appraised and a fair market value of $49,000.00 was established by a State Certified Independent appraiser Frank Leal. It is described as a tract of land containing 0.2257 acre (9,832 sq. ft.), more or less, out of Bismark Street R. 0. W., situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 6. 2019-0-140 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. 7. 2019-0-141 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. ZC-53-2019 District VII 8. 2019-0-142 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. ZC-58-2019 District V 9. 2019-0-143 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. ZC-59-2019 District V 10. 2019-0-144 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. ZC-60-2019 District V 11. 2019-0-145 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. ZC-61-2019 District II 12. 2019-0-146 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. ZC-62-2019 District II 13. 2019-0-147 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. ZC-63-2019 District VI 14. 2019-0-148 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. ZC-50-2019 District I 15. 2019-0-149 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. ZC-51-2019 District I 16. 2019-0-150 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. 17. 2019-0-151 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. 18. 2019-0-152 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. 19. 2019-0-153 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.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. BRIDGE: STAFF SOURCE YVETTE LIMON, BRIDGE DIRECTOR 20. 2019-R-131 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement by and between the United States of America, acting by and through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, and the City of Laredo to facilitate the proposed donation to the United States of a roadway in support of a Z-Portal inspection lane at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry located in Laredo, Texas. The design and construction project, which is to occur in two phases including Phase 0 the construction of asphalt section roadways between the international bridge and the Z-Portal location and Phase 1 A construction of asphalt section detour roadways beyond the Phase 0 departure roadway to detour around the main construction Phase 1 for the FAST Lanes relocation project is estimated at a cost of $150,000.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Construction Fund. 21. 2019-R-132 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Revocable License for Non-Federal use of Real Property (License No. GS-07B-99274) between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the City of Laredo to allow the City of Laredo to install improvements accepted by GSA in a fully executed Donation Acceptance Agreement (DAA) between the City of Laredo, Texas and GSA which is to facilitate the initial Phase #0 of Lane #1 FAST Lanes relocation project at the World Trade Bridge Laredo Port of Entry in Laredo, Texas. Executed DAA is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "D". No financial impact. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE VICTOR LINARES, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 22. 2019-R-128 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Ricardo Salazar for a proposed project located at 804 E. Elm St., west 1/3 of lot 7 & east 1/3 of lot 8; block 395; eastern division that consists of new construction of a house, 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 $42,155.12, estimated annual tax abatement total of $267.26 and estimated total fee waivers of $3,112.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 23. 2019-R-129 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Famous Chicken of Laredo for a proposed project located at 5563 State HWY 359, lot 1; block 2; Las Misiones that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $621,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $3,937.14 and estimated total fee waivers of $7,171.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 24. 2019-R-130 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Lopez & Sons Investments for a proposed project located at 110 Willow Oak , lot 1; block 2; Royal Oaks Subdivision Phase 1 that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,000,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $6,340.00 and estimated total fee waivers of $7,740.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 25. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $359,500.00 for the City of Laredo Community Development Department Fernando A. Salinas Elderly Rental Apartments located at 1803 Juarez Avenue with a construction contract time of one hundred fifty (150) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for February 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 Home Grant and 2018 HOME Program Income. 26. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 4 an increase of $18,703.48 to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the World Trade International Bridge US Customs Exit Booth Expansion to prepare categorical environmental exclusion document as required by TxDOT in accordance with requirements to receive the CBI grant funding. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $1,997,237.48. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 27. Consideration for approval to rescind the selection of consultant Gignac, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the CDBG El Eden Park Improvements - District I due to change of scope of work. No financial impact. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR 28. 2019-R-127 Authorizing the City of Laredo to enter into a Inter-Local Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PAC), Region Ill Education Service Center, Victoria, Texas, and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute this membership agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate compliance with the State of Texas bidding requirements, to identify qualified vendors of commodities, goods and services, and to realize potential cost savings for the City of Laredo. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 29. 2019-R-133 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $144,171.00 with program income in the amount of $25,241.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Primary ad Acute Health Care Services to provide preventive health patient care for low income and uninsured persons for the term period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. PARKS & RECREATION: STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR., ACTING PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 30. 2019-R-136 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve a donation agreement between the City of Laredo and Robert "Beto" P. Gutierrez for the acceptance of $283,162.00 for the construction of a 84' x 50' basketball court with 2 official goals and poles, 4 practice goals with poles, over a 94' x 60' concrete slab with a metal shade structure with lights and Versacourt sports floor at Divine Mercy Park. Project will also include a 6 foot fence to be placed around the court. 31. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one ( 1) portable flooring system through Ewing Irrigation Products, Laredo, Texas, in the total amount $355,557.00 for the Parks & Recreation Department. This flooring system shall protect the turf during City-held events at the Uni-Trade Stadium. The purchase of this flooring system shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Unitrade Operations Fund. 32. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a 20-year ground lease between the City of Laredo and the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tennis Complex (18 tennis courts) on approximately 11.32 acres of land located on and part of the campus of Texas A&M International University to be used mutually by University students and invitees, and the general public. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 34. 2019-R-124 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $66,123.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2022. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $33,061.50 will be allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $33,061.50 for Webb County Sheriffs Office operation enhancements. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 35. Consideration to award contract FY19-089 to Ruby's Air Conditioning, Inc, Laredo, TX, to retrofit and update the Laredo Police Department Headquarters Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) in the amount of $312,904.00. This system will convert twenty (20) AC units to the newest refrigerant and update them to a digital AC communication system. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 36. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY 1 6-068 with Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $30.00/ton b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/ton; d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $26.00/ton; e. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $16.50/ton; f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $ 7.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one ( 1 ) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the third of four extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. SOLID WASTE: STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR 37. Consideration to amend contract FY 1 9-017 by 25% with Toter, LLC , Charlotte, North Carolina, for an increase amount of $73,358.60 due to an increase in usage. This contract is for the purchase of trash containers and accessories and shall expire on 1/21/20; the new contract total amount will be $366,794.00. All trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. TAX : STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 38. Refund of property tax in the amount of $998.75 payable to Corelogic Centralized Refunds due to an erroneous payment. Tax account # 994-01018-080. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 40. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the Co-Interim City Managers in the amount of $168,038.65 to Precision Pump Systems, McAllen, Texas for the labor and material to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD 600 HP Raw Water Pump at El Pico Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding available in the Water Works Construction Fund.
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.
TRANSIT: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIA SAN MIGUEL, TRANSIT DIRECTOR Staff report on the new Neighborhood Urban Circulator Pilot Program that started service on July 19, 2019 in the Mines Road/ Rancho Viejo Subdivision, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Update regarding co-sponsoring the Miller Lite Conciertos 2019 at Uni-trade Stadium on October 18, 2019 with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action on the construction of a Biblio Tech/Senior Center to be located on the old fire station on 610 E. Del Mar and any matters incident thereto. District Priority Funds will be used for this project. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
TRANSIT: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIA SAN MIGUEL, TRANSIT DIRECTOR Staff report on the new Neighborhood Urban Circulator Pilot Program that started service on July 19, 2019 in the Mines Road/ Rancho Viejo Subdivision, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to determine Union Pacific railroad easement to be abandoned and revert back to the city.
Discussion with possible action to enforce the paving ordinance regarding the properties in and around the Las Minas Storage Facility and any matters incident thereto.
Presentation by TxDOT on Mann Road exit, with possible action and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to add a roof or other cover to the inner-city pool and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a 20-year ground lease between the City of Laredo and the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tennis Complex (18 tennis courts) on approximately 11.32 acres of land located on and part of the campus of Texas A&M International University to be used mutually by University students and invitees, and the general public.
Items 42 F 1 & 2 (Part 1 of 2)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to add lights on the Hike & Bike Trail at Independence Park and any matters incident thereto. 2.Discussion with possible action regarding the potential availability for financing for the construction to fully turf both baseball fields located at Independence Hills Park and any matters incident thereto.
PLANNING & ZONING: STAFF SOURCE JAMES KIRBY SNIDEMAN, PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR Staff update regarding proposed revisions to the City of Laredo Land Development Code, for the purpose of amending setback requirements, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III 1. Discussion with possible action to include sidewalks on the 200 block of S. Loring (east side) and to circumvent any shade trees and any matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install (1) speed hump on the 600 block of E. Plum St., between Cedar Ave and Lexington Ave., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost is $2,500.00.
Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc. to provide the police substation in District IV, as the organization's headquarters/office; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action regarding the feasibility, financing, location, design and construction of a Municipal Water Park and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Items 42 F 1 & 2 (Part 2 of 2)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to add lights on the Hike & Bike Trail at Independence Park and any matters incident thereto. 2.Discussion with possible action regarding the potential availability for financing for the construction to fully turf both baseball fields located at Independence Hills Park and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to purchase and install security cameras at Bartlett Park for integration with Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and any other matters incident thereto. Funding contingent upon FY20 Bond approval of District V priority funds. XV. ADJOURN
Sep 03, 2019 City Council
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Roberto David Gonzalez to the Historic District/Landmark Board. 2. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. of Cynthia Collazo to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of George Altgelt as a Laredo Mass Transit Board representative on the Laredo MPO Policy Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop on August 26-29, 2019 (see Exhibit "B") and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to implement said annual budget.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 2. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all documents for the purchase of the "Surface Only" of the following thirteen (13) tracts of land; 2720 Ventura Legally described as Lot 1 BLK 650 WD; 2720 Ventura Street Legally described as Lots 2, 3, 4 BLK 650 WD; South Part of Tract 1 (Gilbert Avenue between Water Street); ALL of BLK 649 WD; Tract 2 (Gilbert Avenue between Ventura Street and Piedregal Street); Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 BLK 640 WD; South part of Tract 3 (Atlee Avenue between Ventura Street and Pied regal Street); Lot 1-2 BLK 634 WD; Lots 3 & 4 BLK 634 WD; ALL of BLK 641 WD; Tract 4 (Atlee Avenue between Piedregal street and Soledad Street); ALL of BLK 633 WD; ALL of BLK 626 WD as Summarized on exhibit "A" from Rodolfo Garcia, Sr. in the negotiated amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Seven thousand dollars and no cents ($297,000.00), as appraised by Frank Leal an independent state certified appraiser, for land preservation and to protect the natural resources in the areas of the river bend along the Rio Grande in proximity to the International Rail Bridge and Laredo College; funding is from the Environmental Services Department; and providing for an effective date. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Staffing Agency employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $12.00 per hour, an adjustment to the spread between all grades, and the elimination of pay grades W44 and W45 and the addition of pay grade R46 and R47; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2019. 4. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to activate the Laredo Fire Department's fourth Aerial Truck by reclassifying nine (9) Full Time Equivalent Firefighter positions to the position of three (3) Captains, three (3) Fire Drivers, and three (3) Fire Assistant Drivers.This Aerial Truck will be located at Fire Station #14, 5309 Cielito Lindo Blvd., and will provide quick responses and protection to South Laredo. The mobilization of this aerial truck will fulfill SAFER Grant requirements as proposed. The reclassification funding is available in the Fire Department Operating Budget. The estimated amount is $165,238.00. 5. An Ordinance authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sell the "Surface Only" of a closed section of the 1900 Block of Bismark Street to Gerardo "Jerry" Salinas of Gateway Builders, LTD. pursuant to section 272.001 (b) of the Texas Local Govt. Code. Tract was appraised and a fair market value of $49,000.00 was established by a State Certified Independent appraiser Frank Leal. It is described as a tract of land containing 0.2257 acre (9,832 sq. ft.), more or less, out of Bismark Street R. 0. W., situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 6. 2019-0-140 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. 7. 2019-0-141 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. ZC-53-2019 District VII 8. 2019-0-142 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. ZC-58-2019 District V 9. 2019-0-143 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. ZC-59-2019 District V 10. 2019-0-144 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. ZC-60-2019 District V 11. 2019-0-145 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. ZC-61-2019 District II 12. 2019-0-146 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. ZC-62-2019 District II 13. 2019-0-147 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. ZC-63-2019 District VI 14. 2019-0-148 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. ZC-50-2019 District I 15. 2019-0-149 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. ZC-51-2019 District I 16. 2019-0-150 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. 17. 2019-0-151 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. 18. 2019-0-152 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. 19. 2019-0-153 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.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. BRIDGE: STAFF SOURCE YVETTE LIMON, BRIDGE DIRECTOR 20. 2019-R-131 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement by and between the United States of America, acting by and through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, and the City of Laredo to facilitate the proposed donation to the United States of a roadway in support of a Z-Portal inspection lane at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry located in Laredo, Texas. The design and construction project, which is to occur in two phases including Phase 0 the construction of asphalt section roadways between the international bridge and the Z-Portal location and Phase 1 A construction of asphalt section detour roadways beyond the Phase 0 departure roadway to detour around the main construction Phase 1 for the FAST Lanes relocation project is estimated at a cost of $150,000.00. Funding is available in the Bridge System Construction Fund. 21. 2019-R-132 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a Revocable License for Non-Federal use of Real Property (License No. GS-07B-99274) between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the City of Laredo to allow the City of Laredo to install improvements accepted by GSA in a fully executed Donation Acceptance Agreement (DAA) between the City of Laredo, Texas and GSA which is to facilitate the initial Phase #0 of Lane #1 FAST Lanes relocation project at the World Trade Bridge Laredo Port of Entry in Laredo, Texas. Executed DAA is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "D". No financial impact. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE VICTOR LINARES, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 22. 2019-R-128 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Ricardo Salazar for a proposed project located at 804 E. Elm St., west 1/3 of lot 7 & east 1/3 of lot 8; block 395; eastern division that consists of new construction of a house, 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 $42,155.12, estimated annual tax abatement total of $267.26 and estimated total fee waivers of $3,112.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 23. 2019-R-129 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Famous Chicken of Laredo for a proposed project located at 5563 State HWY 359, lot 1; block 2; Las Misiones that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $621,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $3,937.14 and estimated total fee waivers of $7,171.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 24. 2019-R-130 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Lopez & Sons Investments for a proposed project located at 110 Willow Oak , lot 1; block 2; Royal Oaks Subdivision Phase 1 that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $1,000,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $6,340.00 and estimated total fee waivers of $7,740.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 25. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $359,500.00 for the City of Laredo Community Development Department Fernando A. Salinas Elderly Rental Apartments located at 1803 Juarez Avenue with a construction contract time of one hundred fifty (150) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for February 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 Home Grant and 2018 HOME Program Income. 26. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 4 an increase of $18,703.48 to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the World Trade International Bridge US Customs Exit Booth Expansion to prepare categorical environmental exclusion document as required by TxDOT in accordance with requirements to receive the CBI grant funding. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $1,997,237.48. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 27. Consideration for approval to rescind the selection of consultant Gignac, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the CDBG El Eden Park Improvements - District I due to change of scope of work. No financial impact. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR 28. 2019-R-127 Authorizing the City of Laredo to enter into a Inter-Local Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PAC), Region Ill Education Service Center, Victoria, Texas, and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute this membership agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate compliance with the State of Texas bidding requirements, to identify qualified vendors of commodities, goods and services, and to realize potential cost savings for the City of Laredo. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 29. 2019-R-133 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $144,171.00 with program income in the amount of $25,241.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Primary ad Acute Health Care Services to provide preventive health patient care for low income and uninsured persons for the term period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. PARKS & RECREATION: STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR., ACTING PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 30. 2019-R-136 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve a donation agreement between the City of Laredo and Robert "Beto" P. Gutierrez for the acceptance of $283,162.00 for the construction of a 84' x 50' basketball court with 2 official goals and poles, 4 practice goals with poles, over a 94' x 60' concrete slab with a metal shade structure with lights and Versacourt sports floor at Divine Mercy Park. Project will also include a 6 foot fence to be placed around the court. 31. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one ( 1) portable flooring system through Ewing Irrigation Products, Laredo, Texas, in the total amount $355,557.00 for the Parks & Recreation Department. This flooring system shall protect the turf during City-held events at the Uni-Trade Stadium. The purchase of this flooring system shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Unitrade Operations Fund. 32. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a 20-year ground lease between the City of Laredo and the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tennis Complex (18 tennis courts) on approximately 11.32 acres of land located on and part of the campus of Texas A&M International University to be used mutually by University students and invitees, and the general public. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 34. 2019-R-124 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $66,123.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the period of October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2022. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $33,061.50 will be allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $33,061.50 for Webb County Sheriffs Office operation enhancements. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 35. Consideration to award contract FY19-089 to Ruby's Air Conditioning, Inc, Laredo, TX, to retrofit and update the Laredo Police Department Headquarters Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) in the amount of $312,904.00. This system will convert twenty (20) AC units to the newest refrigerant and update them to a digital AC communication system. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 36. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY 1 6-068 with Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $30.00/ton b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/ton; d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $26.00/ton; e. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $16.50/ton; f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $ 7.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one ( 1 ) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the third of four extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. SOLID WASTE: STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR 37. Consideration to amend contract FY 1 9-017 by 25% with Toter, LLC , Charlotte, North Carolina, for an increase amount of $73,358.60 due to an increase in usage. This contract is for the purchase of trash containers and accessories and shall expire on 1/21/20; the new contract total amount will be $366,794.00. All trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. TAX : STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 38. Refund of property tax in the amount of $998.75 payable to Corelogic Centralized Refunds due to an erroneous payment. Tax account # 994-01018-080. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 40. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the Co-Interim City Managers in the amount of $168,038.65 to Precision Pump Systems, McAllen, Texas for the labor and material to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD 600 HP Raw Water Pump at El Pico Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding available in the Water Works Construction Fund.
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.
TRANSIT: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIA SAN MIGUEL, TRANSIT DIRECTOR Staff report on the new Neighborhood Urban Circulator Pilot Program that started service on July 19, 2019 in the Mines Road/ Rancho Viejo Subdivision, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Update regarding co-sponsoring the Miller Lite Conciertos 2019 at Uni-trade Stadium on October 18, 2019 with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Discussion with possible action on the construction of a Biblio Tech/Senior Center to be located on the old fire station on 610 E. Del Mar and any matters incident thereto. District Priority Funds will be used for this project. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
TRANSIT: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIA SAN MIGUEL, TRANSIT DIRECTOR Staff report on the new Neighborhood Urban Circulator Pilot Program that started service on July 19, 2019 in the Mines Road/ Rancho Viejo Subdivision, with possible action.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to determine Union Pacific railroad easement to be abandoned and revert back to the city.
Discussion with possible action to enforce the paving ordinance regarding the properties in and around the Las Minas Storage Facility and any matters incident thereto.
Presentation by TxDOT on Mann Road exit, with possible action and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to add a roof or other cover to the inner-city pool and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a 20-year ground lease between the City of Laredo and the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tennis Complex (18 tennis courts) on approximately 11.32 acres of land located on and part of the campus of Texas A&M International University to be used mutually by University students and invitees, and the general public.
Items 42 F 1 & 2 (Part 1 of 2)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to add lights on the Hike & Bike Trail at Independence Park and any matters incident thereto. 2.Discussion with possible action regarding the potential availability for financing for the construction to fully turf both baseball fields located at Independence Hills Park and any matters incident thereto.
PLANNING & ZONING: STAFF SOURCE JAMES KIRBY SNIDEMAN, PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR Staff update regarding proposed revisions to the City of Laredo Land Development Code, for the purpose of amending setback requirements, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III 1. Discussion with possible action to include sidewalks on the 200 block of S. Loring (east side) and to circumvent any shade trees and any matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install (1) speed hump on the 600 block of E. Plum St., between Cedar Ave and Lexington Ave., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total cost is $2,500.00.
Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Laredo Crime Stoppers, Inc. to provide the police substation in District IV, as the organization's headquarters/office; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action regarding the feasibility, financing, location, design and construction of a Municipal Water Park and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Items 42 F 1 & 2 (Part 2 of 2)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to add lights on the Hike & Bike Trail at Independence Park and any matters incident thereto. 2.Discussion with possible action regarding the potential availability for financing for the construction to fully turf both baseball fields located at Independence Hills Park and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to purchase and install security cameras at Bartlett Park for integration with Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and any other matters incident thereto. Funding contingent upon FY20 Bond approval of District V priority funds. XV. ADJOURN