Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Robotics, The Thunderbolts, which is a 6th grade team from Trautmann Middle, who placed 1st in the Innovation Project and Top 5 in the Robot Game out of 20 teams. They will be advancing to the South Texas Regional Championship in Harlingen TX on March 7th. There they will be competing with 36 South Texas teams for a chance to advance to the FLL World Championship in April.
Recognizing St. Augustine High School freshman and honor student Ruby Isabella Flores for being nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. She will represent Texas during the three-day Congress in June where she will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of medicine and medical technology.
Recognizing Juan Mejia and Lucero Garza HEB Top Store Leaders for HEB #586 Zapata Hwy and Regional Manager Douglas Gonzalez for their support of the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of a strong partnership to promote In-Store education, displays, outreach and facilitating excellent customer service to WIC clients.
Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Robotics, The Thunderbolts, which is a 6th grade team from Trautmann Middle, who placed 1st in the Innovation Project and Top 5 in the Robot Game out of 20 teams. They will be advancing to the South Texas Regional Championship in Harlingen TX on March 7th. There they will be competing with 36 South Texas teams for a chance to advance to the FLL World Championship in April.
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
RECOGNITION Recognizing Carla Gonzalez Reality of Wresting Diamonds Division Champion, RWR Vixens Champion and for being named the youngest Champion in Reality of Wrestling history and earning a spot on WWE's Monday Night Raw leading WWE superstar No Way Jose's conga line.
COMMUNICATIONS Presentation on the 2020 Census and status report regarding City initiatives for a complete count in Laredo.
Invitation by Dr. Jerry Thompson and Dr. Hector Farias to celebrate the 156th Anniversary of the Battle of Laredo by unveiling a historical Rio Grande Civil War Trail marker near Zacate Creek in El Azteca neighborhood with the help of UTRGV.
Status update with possible action by Chairman Judge Manuel Flores of the Charter Revision Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation on the State of the Court by Municipal Court Judge Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III Discussion with possible action for the City to initiate negotiations for an agreement with Daniel Wyers to include City property in the Lafon Residential Subdivision Phase 1 (residential development) for use as a local road in that subdivision in exchange for road improvements; and any other matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to offer free bus and van/El Lift rides on Primary Election Day, March 3, 2020 to encourage voter participation in Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
APPOINTMENTS TO COM MISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Francis Cullen Averill, Jr. to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 1,40 0 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 support s the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
2. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 0.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Elvira H. Moreno Tract), located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 3. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3. 04 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 2 (Sergio A. Suarez Tract), located west of FM 3338, (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 7. 29 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 5. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 1.45 acre, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gallus Properties Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 6. First Public Hearing and discussion for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 81. 02 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 5 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract), located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd. /Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 7. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 10 0.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 6 (FM 1472 Investments # 1 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 8. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 15.63 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 7 (FM 1472 Investments # 2 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 9. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 5.2077 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 8 (FM 1472 Investments # 3 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 10. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 204. 7003 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Pinnacle Mines Investments Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
11. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 0.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Elvira H. Moreno Tract), located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 12. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.04 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 2 (Sergio A. Suarez Tract), located west of FM 3338, (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Second Publ ic Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 7.29 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 1. 45 acre, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gallus Properties Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 100.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 6 (FM 1472 Investments # 1 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Publ ic Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 15.63 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 7 (FM 1472 Investments # 2 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M- 1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 5.2077 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 8 (FM 1472 Investments # 3 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 204. 7003 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Pinnacle Mines Investments Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Second Public Hearing and discussion for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 81.02 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 5 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract), located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd. /Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items XII 21 - XII 24 & Supplemental Item I
21. 2020-0-01 8 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 813, Eastern Division, located at 420 North Meadow Ave. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-15-2020 District Il l 22. 2020-0-019 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 7. 76 acres in Porcion 21, Abstract 49, located East of 1-35 and West of Springfield Ave. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to R- 1B (Singl e Family High Density Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-18-2020 District VI 23. 2020-0-02 0 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2020 Airport Operations Fund Budget to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures of forfeiture funds in the amount of $104,664.59 from the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program to the Laredo International Airport law enforcement and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to impl ement said Budget Amendment. The funds will be used for law enforcement officer equipment and training. 24. 2020-0-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute and ratify lease with Mi Segunda Casa Adult Day Care, LLC. for approximately 5,500 square feet of building space located at 1605 E. Hillside at the Laredo International Airport, Block 24, Lot No.1. The initial monthly rent shall be $5, 723.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the consumer price index (CPI). The term shall commence on February 2, 2020 and shall terminate on February 2, 2025, plus three one-year renewal options until February 2, 2026, February 2, 2027 and February 2, 2028; providing for an effective date. I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 1. 2020-O-017 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Improvements Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures, and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to implement said budget amendment, for improvements at the Divine Mercy Park in the amount of $320,662.00 that shall include the construction of a metal structured bathroom building, a reinforced concrete basketball court, and outdoor court tile for multi-sport applications. Funds will be coming from a donation from Robert P. Gutierrez.
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. AIRPORT : STAFF SOURCE JEFFREY J. MILLER, AIRPORT DIRECTOR 25. 2020-R-042 Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo International Airport and Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration to gain access to the Closed Circuit Television surveillance system to mutually promote the security and safety of passengers, employees, and others who access the Laredo International Airport. BUILDING : STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, BUILDING DIRECTOR 26. Designating and creating a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, Number Four (4) within the City of Laredo, and making the necessary findings of the public benefit and public purpose to support the creation of the new NEZ area in City Council Districts I and II for the purpose of economic development and neighborhood revitalization. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, COMMUNITY DEVELO PMENT DIRECTOR 27. Consideration to approve and amend service contract with Texas Fireguard, Weslaco, TX for fire protection sprinkler system services for the Municipal Housing warehouse. This contract was done in phases due to budget availability and amendment is to allow for Change Order #2 is for $40, 645. 00 for additional services for aboveground and inside building pertaining to the installation of the fire sprinkler system for a contract total amount of $76, 00 0.00. Services include: labor, materials, equipment, sealed engineered plans and required permits. Funding is available in the Municipal Housing budget. ENGINEERING : STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. C HAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 28. Consideration for approval of the Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail (CSJ: 0922-33- 170) as complete, approval of change order no. 1 to add one hundred eighty-eight (188) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $57, 303.59 to Martinez Paving Co., Inc. , Laredo, Texas. Current construction contract time with this change order is three hundred ninety-eight (398) calendar days. Final construction contract amount is $1, 146, 071. 76. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. 29. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Amphitheater Project as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment $ in the amount of 11, 795. 00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $117,950.00. Funding is available in the 20 18 CO Bond. 30. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $71, 847. 00 for Preliminary Phase/Master Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, T&E Species Habitat Assessment, Waters of the US Delineation and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course Master Planning hike/bike/birding trails located at 27700 FM 1472 and adjacent areas. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 20 19 CO Bond. ENVIRONMENTAL : STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 31. Consideration to renew contract FY 19-047 Manadas Creek Maintenance to Nick Benavides, Oilton, Texas, in the annual amount of $ 125, 888. 00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance to the Manadas Creek and quarterly Manadas West excavation. The term of this contract shall be for a one (1) year and has additional options to extend for two (2) additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement and performance approval by the City. Funding is available in the Environmental Service Department Budget. FINANCE : STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 32. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 18-029 for the purchase of general electrical supplies to all City departments in an estimated amount up to $300,000.00 with 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by 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 last extension period for this contract. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective user departmental budgets. 33. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 17-024 to the following vendors: 1. Beaver's Source, Laredo, Texas; 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas; 3. Safe-T-Supplies, Laredo, Texas; and 4. South Texas Specialties, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City departments. This contract establishes pricing and discount percentage for those safety supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third of four extension periods. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user department budgets. FLEET MANAGEMENT : STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 34. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 16-022 AG-Pro Texas LLC. , Weslaco, Texas in an amount up to $50 ,000.00, for the purchase of John Deere original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair parts for the City's lawn maintenance equipment. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 35. Consideration to renew contract FY19-023 to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an estimated amount of $78,878.40 for the service of a Global Positioning Tracking System (GPS) for City Fleet, various departments. Services include the tracking of approximately 20 0 vehicles (40 Solid Waste trucks; 160 city operations "white" trucks) which are currently outfitted with third Telematics Management services for location and operations tracking only. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations) and can be extended for three additional, one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in various department funds. 36. Consideration to award contract FY20-038 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City's fleet ve hicles to the low bidder Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $143,128. 00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. All recapped tires will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 37. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY 19-042 with the following vendors: 1. Section I: T&W Tire LLC. , Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $60,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas $ in an amount up to 45, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) ; 2. Section II: T&W Tire LLC., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 55, 000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and South ern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $ 35, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 3. Section Ill: T&W Tire LLC. , Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 50,000.00 (Primary Vendor) and South ern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $40, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor). All tire repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. POLICE : STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 38. 2020-R-044 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $1,427, 433. 00 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding th e 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of two patrol units and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 39. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twelve (1 12) ballistic vests for the Police Department in the amount of $85, 008. 00 from Galls through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing. Funding is available in the Police Department General Fund budget. SOLID WASTE : STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR 40. Consideration to amend a purchase contract utilizing Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing Buyboard contract 60 1-19 to vendor Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX for the purchase of heavy equipment. This amendment is to authorize a change order increase in the amount of $30, 564.37. Solid Waste Department is replacing (substituting) a Peterbilt 348 Split Body equipment with a Peterbilt 520 GSP automated side loader; new contract total amount will be $3, 190, 934. 50. These trucks and equipment are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Some units have to be replaced every 4-5 years to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFC O Bonds. UTILITIES : STAFF SOURCE RIAZ UL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 41. Authorizing the Interim Co-City Managers to award a Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $ 169, 897. 00 to AARC Consultants, LLC., Texas for the preparation of Risk and Resilience Assessment (AWIA) and Emergency Response Plan (WRP) to comply with Section 20 13 of Senate Bill 3021, American Water Infrastructure Act of 20 18 (S. 3021). Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion with possible action on the Process & Guidelines for the City Manager Interviews to be held on March 4,2020; and any other matters incident thereto.
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.
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 20 18-20 19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
Request for City Council to consider a change in council meeting venue for the April 6, 2020 meeting in accordance with the City of Laredo Priority Procedures and subject to posting requirements in the event renovations to Council Chambers are not completed, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to consider a seventh request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143. 073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez. H uman Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 8, 2020 pay period: 454 days.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 48. 2020-RT-0 4 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $500,352. 00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2020 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. FTA portion is $4 15, 500.00 and Local Match required is for $84, 852. 00. Funding will we be used for the purchase of three (3) Paratransit Vans, two (2) Shop Bus Lifts, one (1) Sweeper/Scrubber, Bus and Van Security Cameras and Recorders, Audio and Visual Equipment, and Maintenance Equipment. Funds are available in Transit System - Capital Grants Fund.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Status report on the street paving project; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Status update on the direction to have staff explore alternative exit options for the northeast part of the City to include the Unitec Industrial Park and surrounding areas where train crossings result in safety concerns; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action for a proposal wherein we would bond for a city wifi active transit network that connects schools, higher education and parks throughout the city; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to the Ethics Ordinance to be reviewed by the Ethics Commission; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Status update on the setbacks with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
E. Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action for the City to initiate negotiations for an agreement with Daniel Wyers to include City property in the Lafon Residential Subdivision Phase 1 (residential development) for use as a local road in that subdivision in exchange for road improvem ents; and any other matters incident thereto. XV . EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 55 1. 0 72 (Deliberations about Real Property), 55 1. 073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 55 1.074 (Personnel Matters), 55 1.076 (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. XVIII. ADJOURN
Mar 02, 2020 City Council
Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Robotics, The Thunderbolts, which is a 6th grade team from Trautmann Middle, who placed 1st in the Innovation Project and Top 5 in the Robot Game out of 20 teams. They will be advancing to the South Texas Regional Championship in Harlingen TX on March 7th. There they will be competing with 36 South Texas teams for a chance to advance to the FLL World Championship in April.
Recognizing St. Augustine High School freshman and honor student Ruby Isabella Flores for being nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. She will represent Texas during the three-day Congress in June where she will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of medicine and medical technology.
Recognizing Juan Mejia and Lucero Garza HEB Top Store Leaders for HEB #586 Zapata Hwy and Regional Manager Douglas Gonzalez for their support of the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of a strong partnership to promote In-Store education, displays, outreach and facilitating excellent customer service to WIC clients.
Recognizing the Trautmann Middle School Robotics, The Thunderbolts, which is a 6th grade team from Trautmann Middle, who placed 1st in the Innovation Project and Top 5 in the Robot Game out of 20 teams. They will be advancing to the South Texas Regional Championship in Harlingen TX on March 7th. There they will be competing with 36 South Texas teams for a chance to advance to the FLL World Championship in April.
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
RECOGNITION Recognizing Carla Gonzalez Reality of Wresting Diamonds Division Champion, RWR Vixens Champion and for being named the youngest Champion in Reality of Wrestling history and earning a spot on WWE's Monday Night Raw leading WWE superstar No Way Jose's conga line.
COMMUNICATIONS Presentation on the 2020 Census and status report regarding City initiatives for a complete count in Laredo.
Invitation by Dr. Jerry Thompson and Dr. Hector Farias to celebrate the 156th Anniversary of the Battle of Laredo by unveiling a historical Rio Grande Civil War Trail marker near Zacate Creek in El Azteca neighborhood with the help of UTRGV.
Status update with possible action by Chairman Judge Manuel Flores of the Charter Revision Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation on the State of the Court by Municipal Court Judge Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez.
Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III Discussion with possible action for the City to initiate negotiations for an agreement with Daniel Wyers to include City property in the Lafon Residential Subdivision Phase 1 (residential development) for use as a local road in that subdivision in exchange for road improvements; and any other matters incident thereto.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to offer free bus and van/El Lift rides on Primary Election Day, March 3, 2020 to encourage voter participation in Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
APPOINTMENTS TO COM MISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Francis Cullen Averill, Jr. to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 1,40 0 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 support s the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
2. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 0.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Elvira H. Moreno Tract), located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 3. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3. 04 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 2 (Sergio A. Suarez Tract), located west of FM 3338, (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 7. 29 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 5. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 1.45 acre, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gallus Properties Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 6. First Public Hearing and discussion for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 81. 02 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 5 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract), located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd. /Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 7. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 10 0.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 6 (FM 1472 Investments # 1 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 8. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 15.63 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 7 (FM 1472 Investments # 2 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 9. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 5.2077 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 8 (FM 1472 Investments # 3 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 10. First Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 204. 7003 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Pinnacle Mines Investments Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
11. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 0.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (Elvira H. Moreno Tract), located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 12. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.04 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 2 (Sergio A. Suarez Tract), located west of FM 3338, (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 13. Second Publ ic Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 7.29 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 1. 45 acre, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gallus Properties Tract), located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 100.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 6 (FM 1472 Investments # 1 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Publ ic Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 15.63 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 7 (FM 1472 Investments # 2 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M- 1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 5.2077 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 8 (FM 1472 Investments # 3 Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) of a tract of land totaling 204. 7003 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Pinnacle Mines Investments Tract), located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. , as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Second Public Hearing and discussion for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District) on a tract of land totaling 81.02 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as Annexation Tract 5 (Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract), located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd. /Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. , as required by Section 43. 063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items XII 21 - XII 24 & Supplemental Item I
21. 2020-0-01 8 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 813, Eastern Division, located at 420 North Meadow Ave. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-15-2020 District Il l 22. 2020-0-019 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 7. 76 acres in Porcion 21, Abstract 49, located East of 1-35 and West of Springfield Ave. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to R- 1B (Singl e Family High Density Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-18-2020 District VI 23. 2020-0-02 0 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2020 Airport Operations Fund Budget to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures of forfeiture funds in the amount of $104,664.59 from the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program to the Laredo International Airport law enforcement and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to impl ement said Budget Amendment. The funds will be used for law enforcement officer equipment and training. 24. 2020-0-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute and ratify lease with Mi Segunda Casa Adult Day Care, LLC. for approximately 5,500 square feet of building space located at 1605 E. Hillside at the Laredo International Airport, Block 24, Lot No.1. The initial monthly rent shall be $5, 723.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the consumer price index (CPI). The term shall commence on February 2, 2020 and shall terminate on February 2, 2025, plus three one-year renewal options until February 2, 2026, February 2, 2027 and February 2, 2028; providing for an effective date. I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 1. 2020-O-017 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Improvements Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures, and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to implement said budget amendment, for improvements at the Divine Mercy Park in the amount of $320,662.00 that shall include the construction of a metal structured bathroom building, a reinforced concrete basketball court, and outdoor court tile for multi-sport applications. Funds will be coming from a donation from Robert P. Gutierrez.
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. AIRPORT : STAFF SOURCE JEFFREY J. MILLER, AIRPORT DIRECTOR 25. 2020-R-042 Authorizing the Co- Interim City Managers to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo International Airport and Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration to gain access to the Closed Circuit Television surveillance system to mutually promote the security and safety of passengers, employees, and others who access the Laredo International Airport. BUILDING : STAFF SOURCE ARTURO GARCIA, BUILDING DIRECTOR 26. Designating and creating a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, Number Four (4) within the City of Laredo, and making the necessary findings of the public benefit and public purpose to support the creation of the new NEZ area in City Council Districts I and II for the purpose of economic development and neighborhood revitalization. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, COMMUNITY DEVELO PMENT DIRECTOR 27. Consideration to approve and amend service contract with Texas Fireguard, Weslaco, TX for fire protection sprinkler system services for the Municipal Housing warehouse. This contract was done in phases due to budget availability and amendment is to allow for Change Order #2 is for $40, 645. 00 for additional services for aboveground and inside building pertaining to the installation of the fire sprinkler system for a contract total amount of $76, 00 0.00. Services include: labor, materials, equipment, sealed engineered plans and required permits. Funding is available in the Municipal Housing budget. ENGINEERING : STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. C HAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 28. Consideration for approval of the Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail (CSJ: 0922-33- 170) as complete, approval of change order no. 1 to add one hundred eighty-eight (188) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $57, 303.59 to Martinez Paving Co., Inc. , Laredo, Texas. Current construction contract time with this change order is three hundred ninety-eight (398) calendar days. Final construction contract amount is $1, 146, 071. 76. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. 29. Consideration for approval of the Bartlett Sports Complex Park Amphitheater Project as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment $ in the amount of 11, 795. 00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $117,950.00. Funding is available in the 20 18 CO Bond. 30. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $71, 847. 00 for Preliminary Phase/Master Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, T&E Species Habitat Assessment, Waters of the US Delineation and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course Master Planning hike/bike/birding trails located at 27700 FM 1472 and adjacent areas. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 20 19 CO Bond. ENVIRONMENTAL : STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 31. Consideration to renew contract FY 19-047 Manadas Creek Maintenance to Nick Benavides, Oilton, Texas, in the annual amount of $ 125, 888. 00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance to the Manadas Creek and quarterly Manadas West excavation. The term of this contract shall be for a one (1) year and has additional options to extend for two (2) additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement and performance approval by the City. Funding is available in the Environmental Service Department Budget. FINANCE : STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 32. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 18-029 for the purchase of general electrical supplies to all City departments in an estimated amount up to $300,000.00 with 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by 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 last extension period for this contract. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the respective user departmental budgets. 33. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 17-024 to the following vendors: 1. Beaver's Source, Laredo, Texas; 2. Eagle Supply, Laredo, Texas; 3. Safe-T-Supplies, Laredo, Texas; and 4. South Texas Specialties, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount up to $150,000.00 for all City departments. This contract establishes pricing and discount percentage for those safety supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the third of four extension periods. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user department budgets. FLEET MANAGEMENT : STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 34. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY 16-022 AG-Pro Texas LLC. , Weslaco, Texas in an amount up to $50 ,000.00, for the purchase of John Deere original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair parts for the City's lawn maintenance equipment. All parts will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 35. Consideration to renew contract FY19-023 to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an estimated amount of $78,878.40 for the service of a Global Positioning Tracking System (GPS) for City Fleet, various departments. Services include the tracking of approximately 20 0 vehicles (40 Solid Waste trucks; 160 city operations "white" trucks) which are currently outfitted with third Telematics Management services for location and operations tracking only. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations) and can be extended for three additional, one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in various department funds. 36. Consideration to award contract FY20-038 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City's fleet ve hicles to the low bidder Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $143,128. 00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. All recapped tires will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 37. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY 19-042 with the following vendors: 1. Section I: T&W Tire LLC. , Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $60,000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas $ in an amount up to 45, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $35,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) ; 2. Section II: T&W Tire LLC., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 55, 000.00 (Primary Vendor), Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and South ern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $ 35, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor); 3. Section Ill: T&W Tire LLC. , Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $ 50,000.00 (Primary Vendor) and South ern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $40, 000.00 (Secondary Vendor). All tire repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. POLICE : STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 38. 2020-R-044 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept a grant in the amount of $1,427, 433. 00 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding th e 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of two patrol units and for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 39. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twelve (1 12) ballistic vests for the Police Department in the amount of $85, 008. 00 from Galls through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing. Funding is available in the Police Department General Fund budget. SOLID WASTE : STAFF SOURCE STEPHEN GEISS, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR 40. Consideration to amend a purchase contract utilizing Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing Buyboard contract 60 1-19 to vendor Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX for the purchase of heavy equipment. This amendment is to authorize a change order increase in the amount of $30, 564.37. Solid Waste Department is replacing (substituting) a Peterbilt 348 Split Body equipment with a Peterbilt 520 GSP automated side loader; new contract total amount will be $3, 190, 934. 50. These trucks and equipment are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Some units have to be replaced every 4-5 years to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFC O Bonds. UTILITIES : STAFF SOURCE RIAZ UL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 41. Authorizing the Interim Co-City Managers to award a Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $ 169, 897. 00 to AARC Consultants, LLC., Texas for the preparation of Risk and Resilience Assessment (AWIA) and Emergency Response Plan (WRP) to comply with Section 20 13 of Senate Bill 3021, American Water Infrastructure Act of 20 18 (S. 3021). Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion with possible action on the Process & Guidelines for the City Manager Interviews to be held on March 4,2020; and any other matters incident thereto.
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.
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 20 18-20 19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
Request for City Council to consider a change in council meeting venue for the April 6, 2020 meeting in accordance with the City of Laredo Priority Procedures and subject to posting requirements in the event renovations to Council Chambers are not completed, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to consider a seventh request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143. 073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez. H uman Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of February 8, 2020 pay period: 454 days.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 48. 2020-RT-0 4 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $500,352. 00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2020 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. FTA portion is $4 15, 500.00 and Local Match required is for $84, 852. 00. Funding will we be used for the purchase of three (3) Paratransit Vans, two (2) Shop Bus Lifts, one (1) Sweeper/Scrubber, Bus and Van Security Cameras and Recorders, Audio and Visual Equipment, and Maintenance Equipment. Funds are available in Transit System - Capital Grants Fund.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Status report on the street paving project; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez Status update on the direction to have staff explore alternative exit options for the northeast part of the City to include the Unitec Industrial Park and surrounding areas where train crossings result in safety concerns; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action for a proposal wherein we would bond for a city wifi active transit network that connects schools, higher education and parks throughout the city; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to the Ethics Ordinance to be reviewed by the Ethics Commission; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Status update on the setbacks with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.
E. Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, Ill 1. Discussion with possible action for the City to initiate negotiations for an agreement with Daniel Wyers to include City property in the Lafon Residential Subdivision Phase 1 (residential development) for use as a local road in that subdivision in exchange for road improvem ents; and any other matters incident thereto. XV . EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 55 1. 0 72 (Deliberations about Real Property), 55 1. 073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 55 1.074 (Personnel Matters), 55 1.076 (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. XVIII. ADJOURN