Recognizing the Mary Help of Christians 8th grade Volleyball Team for winning the City Championship
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. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.66.6 to increase the amount of off-street parking requirements that can be waived by the Building Official for good cause in Historic Districts; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.78.2(B) to allow legal and adjacent on-street parking to be counted towards the total off-street parking requirements contained in Section 24-78 in Historic Districts; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 28 & 29, Block 3, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit XIII, located at 2707 and 2819 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-71-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar on South 53.1 of Lot 5, Block 41, Western Division, located at 1110 Lincoln St; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and staff supports the application. ZC-72-2019 District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8, Block 94, Eastern Division, located at 820 Guadalupe St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change and staff does not support the application.The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-73-2019 District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.0 acre, out of Porcion 24, Toribio Rodriguez, Abstract 268, located at 8217 San Dario Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-74-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 9.3453 acres, out of Porcion 19, Joaquin Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 47, located at approximate 1,400 LF, South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Ln., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 22.9882 acres, out of Porcion 39, Jose Antonio Nasario, Original Grantee, Abstract 250, located at approximate 1,500 LF, South of Don Camilo Blvd., and West of US Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-76-2019 District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.47 acres, out of JBS Concord LLC 3.74 acre tract out of Porcion 32, J Trevino, Abstract 3116, located at South of Cage Ave., and East of Concord Hills Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-77-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-O-038 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5511 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP and staff does not support the application, because the proposed SUP does not meet the minimum parking requirements. ZC-78-2019 District V
10. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding a new section 19-184 restricting motorized vehicular access to the 100 block of Montgomery Street Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and all day on Sundays; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
11. 2019-O-193 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $5,891,111.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to women and children with nutrition and health risks for the term from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. 12. 2019-O-194 Designating the City Limits and ETJ (five miles outside city limits) as the Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for commercial/industrial tax abatements; establishing the boundaries thereof and other matters relating thereto; declaring findings of fact; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date of December 1, 2019. 13. 2019-O-195 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(a) “Military Leave” to authorize differential pay for city employees in a reserve component called to active duty in support of a national emergency if the employee’s military pay is less than the employee’s city base pay; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 14. 2019-O-196 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, by adding a new Section 2-20 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the City of Laredo grants office as a division of the Economic Development Department; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 15. 2019-O-197 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 “Animals and Fowl,” of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Sections 6-1 “Definitions” and 6-61 “Keeping Restricted” allowing for a person to keep, harbor, house, corral or otherwise maintain pigs within the city limits pursuant to a special permit for bona fide educational purposes when sponsored by a licensed educational institution or authority; adding a new Section 6-69 providing for regulations pertaining to keeping of project animals, livestock or fowl by school children for educational purposes when sponsored by a licensed educational institution or authority; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 16. 2019-O-198 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating fund balance and increasing the El Pico Water Treatment Plant account in the amount of $2,531,707.00 to be used for repairs at El Pico Water Treatment Plant.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-O-038 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5511 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP and staff does not support the application, because the proposed SUP does not meet the minimum parking requirements. ZC-78-2019 District V
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to send Palafox Hospitality, Ltd., written notice of the City’s intent to terminate the MOU that was entered into on November 11, 2017, for the development of a Hotel Convention Center in the downtown area prior to the expiration of the current term, or, in the alternative, to seek an amendment to remove the binding exclusivity provision; and any other matters incident thereto.
Presentation on the status of the professional service contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam's, Inc. for the coordination of timing plans for the City-Wide Traffic Signal Synchronization project, with possible action. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar on South 53.1 of Lot 5, Block 41, Western Division, located at 1110 Lincoln St; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and staff supports the application. ZC-72-2019 District VIII
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. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 17. 2019-R-175 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Ruben Perez for a proposed project located at 1615 Monterrey Ave, south 1/2 of lot 1; block 235; eastern division that consists of 3 bedroom 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 $19,070.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $120.90 and estimated total fee waivers of $404.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. CITY MANAGER’S: STAFF SOURCE CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGERS 18. 2019-R-177 Supporting and participating in the South Texas Development Council; and authorizing payment of $36,255.84 for the city's membership assessment for the period covering October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 19. 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 Ruthe B. Cowl in the amount of $58,165.50 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $218,505.00 which both were approved by the Mass Transit Board on August 19, 2019. The third agency was the South Texas Development Council. The Mass Transit Board requested for the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee to meet once more and evaluate STDC's application. The Third Party Funding Advisory Committee met once more, reviewed and re-evaluated the award and voted on standing by their original recommendation to award $58,165.50 to the South Texas Development Council. Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers and Staff to proceed with contract documentation. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 20. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 3, an increase of $204,838.97 to the professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. This amendment no. 3 is for design and construction phase services to increase the scope of work due to additional FAA discretionary funding. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $1,028,803.89. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 21. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $215,000.00 (Base Bid and Alternate No. 4) for the Kennel Winterization Project with a construction contract time of sixty (60) working 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 January 2020. Funding is available in the 2015 CO and Capital Improvements Fund. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 22. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY16-075 to the following vendors: 1. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all City departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third and final extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective departmental budgets. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF 23. Consideration to award contract FY20-003 to the following vendors: Napa Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, as Primary Vendor; Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX and Advanced Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, as Secondary Vendors. This contract is for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fire Department units. The annual amount of this contract is approximately $150,000.00 and the term of this contract is for two (2) years, subject to future appropriations. Contract can be renewed one additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement and contingent upon availability of funds. Funding for this contract is available in the Fire Department's General Fund. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 24. Consideration to renew annual contract FY17-003 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet with Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $81,250.00. These hydraulic cylinders are found on many of the heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders and on refuse trucks. ROCA Equipment has decided not to renew their portion of the contract. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third and final extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 25. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $425,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The vendor is requesting a price change during this extension period due to an industry increase cost on parts and labor on specialized equipment. This is the first of three extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 26. Consideration to renew contract FY16-074 with Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City’s automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The OPIS markup will remain the same during this extension period . This is the third and final extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 27. 2019-R-173 Ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $220,000.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department's HIV Prevention Program to continue to provide preventive interventions, testing, educational, and outreach services for the term period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 28. 2019-R-174 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $178,721.00, with a cash match of $22,506.00, for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 29. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Lexipol, LLC., in the amount of $50,781.00 for the law enforcement policy manual update support services subscription. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 30. Approving the monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of October 2019 represent a decrease of $142,802.62. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 32. Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order #316906 issued to BARCO Pump Company, Pleasanton, Texas by change order amount of $160,000.00 for invoices pending for the months of September and October 2019. An additional change order of $200,000.00 will be needed for the months of November and December 2019 which will increase the new total contract amount to $480,000.00. The rental time extension is for the following: four (4) 12 inch submersible 140 HP pumps, four (4) 10 inch by 8 inch diesel trailer centrifugal pumps, associated HDPE suction pipe, discharge hose, manifold, and fittings for the raw water pump station at El Pico Water Treatment Plant. There is currently only 1 of 3 raw pumps that is operating and therefore it is critical that the rental equipment be on site till mid December 2019 to avoid any disruption of water treatment capacity. Raw Pump #2 is expected to be repaired, re-installed, and functional by mid December 2019. Funding available in the Water Works Operations Fund. 33. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign an industrial purpose agreement with FM 1472 Investments, Inc. for the property legally described as " a 64.2388 acre parcel of land, being out of a 225.5366 acre tract, recorded in volume 4601, pages 118-122, official public records of Webb County, Texas and a 100.00 acre tract, recorded in volume 4468, pages 563-571, official public records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 12, abstract 278, original Grantee S. Sanches and Porcion 13, abstract 51, original Grantee J.M. Garcia, Webb County, Texas, located southwest of the intersection of Las Tiendas Road and Mines Road, within Pinnacle Industry Center Subdivision as shown in the Masterplanned Subdivision of record with the City of Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission" to provide water & sewer service under City of Laredo, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article 1, Section 33-3(B)7, and also charging all applicable fees associated with the section of the ordinance.
2019-R-176 Authorizing the City Manager to sign and file a necessary application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on behalf of the City requesting that Water Rights owned by the City be severed from Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-601, as amended and combined with Certificate of Adjudication 23-3997, as amended, of the City and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City.
Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of November 02, 2019 pay period: 239 days.
Discussion with possible action to provide support for the “Small Business Saturday” promotional events in conjunction with Laredo Chamber of Commerce, Laredo Economic Development Corporation, MileOne; and any other matters incident thereto.
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. 37. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Case No. 2018CVF001299-D2; City of Laredo, Texas vs. Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Constructions, Inc., Western Summit Constructors, Inc./McAllen Construction, Inc., A Joint Venture, Dannenbaum Engineering Company,- McAllen, LLC, Dannenbaum Engineering Company- Laredo, LLC, Patterson Pump Company; pending in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 38. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive or other incentives to an airline business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand at the Laredo International Airport; and return to open session for possible action.
1. Discussion with possible action on authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate a lease agreement with United Day School for the public use of tennis courts located at 1701 San Isidro Parkway, and any other matter incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to obtain a donation of right of way for Springfield Road via a donation from GG Salinas Properties, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to commence the planning and construction of Springfield via a two lane road from it's start off of loop 20 to it's southern unfinished terminus, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Discussion with possible action to enter into an MOU between the City of Laredo and L&F Distributors for a Mural dedicated to the WBCA parade, and any matters incident thereto
Discussion with possible action regarding the Status on Library in Bruni Plaza, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to enter into an MOU with the Outlet Shoppes regarding a Bibliotech, and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps 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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. (1) Speed Hump on 2500 block Jean St.
F. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action for the Parks Department to review all MOU's as it pertains to meeting compliance for maintenance; and any matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Nov 18, 2019 City Council
Recognizing the Mary Help of Christians 8th grade Volleyball Team for winning the City Championship
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. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.66.6 to increase the amount of off-street parking requirements that can be waived by the Building Official for good cause in Historic Districts; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.78.2(B) to allow legal and adjacent on-street parking to be counted towards the total off-street parking requirements contained in Section 24-78 in Historic Districts; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 28 & 29, Block 3, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit XIII, located at 2707 and 2819 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-71-2019 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar on South 53.1 of Lot 5, Block 41, Western Division, located at 1110 Lincoln St; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and staff supports the application. ZC-72-2019 District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8, Block 94, Eastern Division, located at 820 Guadalupe St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change and staff does not support the application.The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-73-2019 District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.0 acre, out of Porcion 24, Toribio Rodriguez, Abstract 268, located at 8217 San Dario Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-74-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 9.3453 acres, out of Porcion 19, Joaquin Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 47, located at approximate 1,400 LF, South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Ln., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 22.9882 acres, out of Porcion 39, Jose Antonio Nasario, Original Grantee, Abstract 250, located at approximate 1,500 LF, South of Don Camilo Blvd., and West of US Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-76-2019 District III
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.47 acres, out of JBS Concord LLC 3.74 acre tract out of Porcion 32, J Trevino, Abstract 3116, located at South of Cage Ave., and East of Concord Hills Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-77-2019 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-O-038 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5511 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP and staff does not support the application, because the proposed SUP does not meet the minimum parking requirements. ZC-78-2019 District V
10. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding a new section 19-184 restricting motorized vehicular access to the 100 block of Montgomery Street Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and all day on Sundays; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
11. 2019-O-193 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $5,891,111.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to women and children with nutrition and health risks for the term from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. 12. 2019-O-194 Designating the City Limits and ETJ (five miles outside city limits) as the Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for commercial/industrial tax abatements; establishing the boundaries thereof and other matters relating thereto; declaring findings of fact; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date of December 1, 2019. 13. 2019-O-195 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(a) “Military Leave” to authorize differential pay for city employees in a reserve component called to active duty in support of a national emergency if the employee’s military pay is less than the employee’s city base pay; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 14. 2019-O-196 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, by adding a new Section 2-20 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the City of Laredo grants office as a division of the Economic Development Department; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 15. 2019-O-197 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 “Animals and Fowl,” of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Sections 6-1 “Definitions” and 6-61 “Keeping Restricted” allowing for a person to keep, harbor, house, corral or otherwise maintain pigs within the city limits pursuant to a special permit for bona fide educational purposes when sponsored by a licensed educational institution or authority; adding a new Section 6-69 providing for regulations pertaining to keeping of project animals, livestock or fowl by school children for educational purposes when sponsored by a licensed educational institution or authority; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 16. 2019-O-198 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating fund balance and increasing the El Pico Water Treatment Plant account in the amount of $2,531,707.00 to be used for repairs at El Pico Water Treatment Plant.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance 2016-O-038 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 6A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5511 McPherson Rd; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP and staff does not support the application, because the proposed SUP does not meet the minimum parking requirements. ZC-78-2019 District V
Discussion with possible action to direct staff to send Palafox Hospitality, Ltd., written notice of the City’s intent to terminate the MOU that was entered into on November 11, 2017, for the development of a Hotel Convention Center in the downtown area prior to the expiration of the current term, or, in the alternative, to seek an amendment to remove the binding exclusivity provision; and any other matters incident thereto.
Presentation on the status of the professional service contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam's, Inc. for the coordination of timing plans for the City-Wide Traffic Signal Synchronization project, with possible action. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar on South 53.1 of Lot 5, Block 41, Western Division, located at 1110 Lincoln St; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and staff supports the application. ZC-72-2019 District VIII
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. BUILDING: STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, ACTING BUILDING DIRECTOR 17. 2019-R-175 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Ruben Perez for a proposed project located at 1615 Monterrey Ave, south 1/2 of lot 1; block 235; eastern division that consists of 3 bedroom 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 $19,070.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $120.90 and estimated total fee waivers of $404.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. CITY MANAGER’S: STAFF SOURCE CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGERS 18. 2019-R-177 Supporting and participating in the South Texas Development Council; and authorizing payment of $36,255.84 for the city's membership assessment for the period covering October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 19. 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 Ruthe B. Cowl in the amount of $58,165.50 and the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) in the amount of $218,505.00 which both were approved by the Mass Transit Board on August 19, 2019. The third agency was the South Texas Development Council. The Mass Transit Board requested for the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee to meet once more and evaluate STDC's application. The Third Party Funding Advisory Committee met once more, reviewed and re-evaluated the award and voted on standing by their original recommendation to award $58,165.50 to the South Texas Development Council. Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers and Staff to proceed with contract documentation. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 20. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 3, an increase of $204,838.97 to the professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. This amendment no. 3 is for design and construction phase services to increase the scope of work due to additional FAA discretionary funding. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $1,028,803.89. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 21. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $215,000.00 (Base Bid and Alternate No. 4) for the Kennel Winterization Project with a construction contract time of sixty (60) working 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 January 2020. Funding is available in the 2015 CO and Capital Improvements Fund. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 22. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY16-075 to the following vendors: 1. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all City departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third and final extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective departmental budgets. FIRE: STAFF SOURCE STEVE LANDIN, FIRE CHIEF 23. Consideration to award contract FY20-003 to the following vendors: Napa Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, as Primary Vendor; Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX and Advanced Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, as Secondary Vendors. This contract is for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fire Department units. The annual amount of this contract is approximately $150,000.00 and the term of this contract is for two (2) years, subject to future appropriations. Contract can be renewed one additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement and contingent upon availability of funds. Funding for this contract is available in the Fire Department's General Fund. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 24. Consideration to renew annual contract FY17-003 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet with Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $81,250.00. These hydraulic cylinders are found on many of the heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders and on refuse trucks. ROCA Equipment has decided not to renew their portion of the contract. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third and final extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 25. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $425,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The vendor is requesting a price change during this extension period due to an industry increase cost on parts and labor on specialized equipment. This is the first of three extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 26. Consideration to renew contract FY16-074 with Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City’s automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The OPIS markup will remain the same during this extension period . This is the third and final extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. HEALTH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEALTH DIRECTOR 27. 2019-R-173 Ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $220,000.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department's HIV Prevention Program to continue to provide preventive interventions, testing, educational, and outreach services for the term period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 28. 2019-R-174 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $178,721.00, with a cash match of $22,506.00, for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 29. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Lexipol, LLC., in the amount of $50,781.00 for the law enforcement policy manual update support services subscription. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 30. Approving the monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of October 2019 represent a decrease of $142,802.62. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 32. Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order #316906 issued to BARCO Pump Company, Pleasanton, Texas by change order amount of $160,000.00 for invoices pending for the months of September and October 2019. An additional change order of $200,000.00 will be needed for the months of November and December 2019 which will increase the new total contract amount to $480,000.00. The rental time extension is for the following: four (4) 12 inch submersible 140 HP pumps, four (4) 10 inch by 8 inch diesel trailer centrifugal pumps, associated HDPE suction pipe, discharge hose, manifold, and fittings for the raw water pump station at El Pico Water Treatment Plant. There is currently only 1 of 3 raw pumps that is operating and therefore it is critical that the rental equipment be on site till mid December 2019 to avoid any disruption of water treatment capacity. Raw Pump #2 is expected to be repaired, re-installed, and functional by mid December 2019. Funding available in the Water Works Operations Fund. 33. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign an industrial purpose agreement with FM 1472 Investments, Inc. for the property legally described as " a 64.2388 acre parcel of land, being out of a 225.5366 acre tract, recorded in volume 4601, pages 118-122, official public records of Webb County, Texas and a 100.00 acre tract, recorded in volume 4468, pages 563-571, official public records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 12, abstract 278, original Grantee S. Sanches and Porcion 13, abstract 51, original Grantee J.M. Garcia, Webb County, Texas, located southwest of the intersection of Las Tiendas Road and Mines Road, within Pinnacle Industry Center Subdivision as shown in the Masterplanned Subdivision of record with the City of Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission" to provide water & sewer service under City of Laredo, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article 1, Section 33-3(B)7, and also charging all applicable fees associated with the section of the ordinance.
2019-R-176 Authorizing the City Manager to sign and file a necessary application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on behalf of the City requesting that Water Rights owned by the City be severed from Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-601, as amended and combined with Certificate of Adjudication 23-3997, as amended, of the City and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City.
Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of November 02, 2019 pay period: 239 days.
Discussion with possible action to provide support for the “Small Business Saturday” promotional events in conjunction with Laredo Chamber of Commerce, Laredo Economic Development Corporation, MileOne; and any other matters incident thereto.
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. 37. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Case No. 2018CVF001299-D2; City of Laredo, Texas vs. Western Summit Constructors, Inc., McAllen Constructions, Inc., Western Summit Constructors, Inc./McAllen Construction, Inc., A Joint Venture, Dannenbaum Engineering Company,- McAllen, LLC, Dannenbaum Engineering Company- Laredo, LLC, Patterson Pump Company; pending in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 38. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive or other incentives to an airline business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand at the Laredo International Airport; and return to open session for possible action.
1. Discussion with possible action on authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate a lease agreement with United Day School for the public use of tennis courts located at 1701 San Isidro Parkway, and any other matter incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to obtain a donation of right of way for Springfield Road via a donation from GG Salinas Properties, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to commence the planning and construction of Springfield via a two lane road from it's start off of loop 20 to it's southern unfinished terminus, and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez)
Discussion with possible action to enter into an MOU between the City of Laredo and L&F Distributors for a Mural dedicated to the WBCA parade, and any matters incident thereto
Discussion with possible action regarding the Status on Library in Bruni Plaza, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to enter into an MOU with the Outlet Shoppes regarding a Bibliotech, and any matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps 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 I Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. (1) Speed Hump on 2500 block Jean St.
F. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action for the Parks Department to review all MOU's as it pertains to meeting compliance for maintenance; and any matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.