Citizens are required to fill out an online witness card no later than 5:15 p.m. and can be found at https://www.cityoflaredo.com/assets/witness_card_online.pdf. 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 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) with funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $406,775.00 fr the initial award and $417,443.00 for the first amendment for a total of $824,218.00 and amending the FY 2019-2020 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding two (2) Epidemiologist, R38 positions, one (1) Microbiologist I, R37 position, one (1) Clerk IV, R28 position, and two (2) Public Health Technician, R36 positions for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) COVID-19 response activities for the term from execution date through March 15, 2021.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2020-0-024 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 0.84 acres, more or less, located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 4. 2020-0-025 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 3.04 acres, more or less, located west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. 2020-0-026 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 7 .29 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. 2020-0-027 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 1.45 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 7. 2020-0-028 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 81.02 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd./Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District). 8. 2020-0-029 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 100.00 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. 2020-0-030 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 15.63 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 10. 2020-0-031 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 5.2077 acres, more or less.located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 11. 2020-0-032 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 204.7003 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 12. 2020-0-033 Authorizing the City Manager to amend lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and 4-G Investments LLC, as LESSEE, approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0-030 dated March 21, 2011, as amended by Ordinance No. 2011-0-132 dated September 19, 2011, as amended by Ordinance No. 2015-0-098 dated August 3, 2015 by amending the lease premises to add approximately 5,818.95 square feet for a total of 93,679.47 square feet. The new monthly rent shall be $2,957.69 effective May 1, 2020, and will be adjusted annually according to changes of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). All other terms and conditions remain the same; providing for an effective date. 13. 2020-0-035 Amending Ordinance 2006-0-288 Subsection (k) Section 20-37 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance and authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The amendment lowers the payment reimbursement fee from $30.00 dollars to $10.00 dollars. 14. 2020-0-037 Approving the most recently Amended COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, which provides all of the mandated control measures deemed necessary by the City Council and Local Health Authority fr the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in accordance with Chapter 121 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 85 of the Texas Administrative Code, and 2.11 of the City Charter.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1 . Discussion and possible action to convert best practices in the trade industry thru an ordinance that will harden the port and mitigate impact of COVID-19 on truck drivers, dock workers, customs brokers, freight frwarders and law enfrcement; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion and possible action to Freeze all utility rate increases in the City of LAREDO pending the lifting of the emergency order and submit a letter to the PUC as it relates to suspending all future rate increases; and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to request the Health Authority or Mayor to modify the emergency order regarding masks while exercising in public spaces and the use of City trails and implement any other modifications relevant to the matter consistent with Governor Andrew Cuomo's recommendations from the State of New York; and any other matters incident thereto.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifs 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. 40. Request fr Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to finalize the duties and contractual terms of the City Manager's employment contract and any matters related thereto, and return to open session for possible action. 41. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 5:20-CV-031; United States of America v. 982.6891 Acres of Land, more or less, situate in Webb County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo; pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 42. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and Code 551.086 (Economic Development) to discuss the Economic Development Performance and Program Grant Agreement and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session fr possible action.
Consideration to waive late fees incurred by current amusement redemption machine license holders who fail to renew their license during the duration of the COVI D-19 Emergency Orders issued by the City of Laredo and the State of Texas, and to extend the validity of currently issued amusement redemption machine licenses by the amount of time they are unable to operate due to the COVID-19 Emergency Orders issued by the City of Laredo and the State of Texas. This late fee waiver and license extension would not apply to amusement redemption machine license holders who have been issued a citation for violating any Emergency Order issued by the City of Laredo.
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, BUILDING DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY: STAFF SOURCE KRISTINA L. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY 16. 2020-R-065 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas finding that AEP Texas, lnc.'s application to amend its distribution cost recovery factors to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing participation with the cities served by AEP Texas; authorizing the hiring of legal counsel; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by AEP; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed was open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to AEP and legal counsel. 17. Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Engagement Agreement with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. legal services in relation to the City's purchase of the Ponderosa Regional Landfill by authorizing additional legal fees of $25,000.00 for a total of $75,000.00. Existing contract authorized amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Funds are available in the Solid Waste Fund. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) contracts with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. by increasing the total amount awarded to the agency by an additional $6,876.24 in funding and extending the contract deadline to August 30, 2020. The additional awarded fund will be utilized to cover expenses related to maintenance (including minor or routine repairs), security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, furnishing and/or supplies necessary for the operations of the emergency shelter. These available ESG funds are administrative savings and must be utilized fr eligible ESG activities. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 19. Consideration for approval to reject all bids received for the Jose & Alicia Garza Park Basketball Metal Shade and authorization to modif plans and re-bid the project. No financial impact. 20. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Gilpin Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $758,122.00 for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end (Phases 2 & 3). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2019 CO Bond - Project Number SP2005. 21 . Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Porras Nance Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $397,500.00 fr the design and preparation of plans and specifications fr the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end (Phases 1 & 4 ). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2019 CO Bond - Project Number SP2005. ENVIRONMENTAL: STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR 22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract (development agreement) in an amount not to exceed $7,698.00 to the Owner/Developer, Hidden Heaven Venture, fr the additional paving work (10') to widen Plantation East to the 41' back to back street as agreed to in the Drainage Easement Dedication agreement between the City of Laredo and Hidden Heaven Venture. This agreement specified that Hidden Heaven Venture would plat street Right of Way for 60' and construct a 31' street, with the City assisting with an additional 1 O' widening for an overall 41' back to back street. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 23. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY20-046 fr Safety Footwear II for City of Laredo Employees, to the following vendors: • Al & Rob Sales - Laredo, TX • Cavender's Western Outfitters - Laredo, TX The amount for this contract is approximately $140,000.00 annually . These safety footwear comply with approved specifications provided by Risk Management Division. The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years, subject to future appropriations; this contract may be extended one (1) additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding fr this contract is available in the respective City departments' operational budget. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 24. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY18-046 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1. Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for annual amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2. Fleet Pride Inc., Laredo, TX, fr an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3. O'Reily Auto Parts, Springfield, MO, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. 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 two extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 25. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY19-063 with Mechanical Shop of Laredo, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $140,000.00 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment. 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 Department Fund. HEAL TH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEAL TH DIRECTOR 26. 2020-R-062 Ratifing the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Border Public Health in the amount of $7,300.00, for a total of $21,900.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to conduct binational meetings, training, health promotion and vector control events for the term from September 1 , 2020 through August 31, 2021. 27. 2020-R-063 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in the amount of $117,500.00, for a total of $373,125.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies (HTMB) Program to promote maternal child health services, women's health and well-being for the term from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. 29. Approval to re-appoint Victor D. Trevino, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022 and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Dr. Trevino. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 30. 2020-R-059 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $213,046.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Ofice of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), fr the purpose of funding the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. The grant performance period start date is January 20, 2020 and is for 24 months duration. The program objective is to provide funding to assist eligible entities in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. Funding will be utilized for computer equipment, personal protection equipment (PPE), sanitizing supplies, overtime and fringe benefits to ensure the Laredo Police Department remain efective, protected and healthy during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 31. 2020-R-060 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $150,000.00 to the U.S. Deparment of Justice (DOJ), Ofice of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for the funding of FY 2020 Gulf States Law Enforcement Technology Initiative. The grant performance period start date is October 1, 2020 and is for 24 months duration. The objective of the initiative is to provide technology and resources to the Gulf States law enforcement agencies to increase information sharing on both local and regional basis. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force, The Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. The initiatives are funded by the Executive Ofice of the President, Ofice of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Traficking Area (HIDTA). Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, overtime, and travel and operating expenses; fringe benefits will be reimbursed up to 30%, and any excess will be cover by the Police Trust Fund. The grant performance period is from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of overtime, fringe benefits, and operating expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 33. Consideration to renew supply Contract FY18-045 to Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of tack coat emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second and final extension periods. Funding is available in the Public Works Department construction project budget. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 34. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted fr the month of March 2020 represent a decrease of $254,178.96. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders and Section 33.05, Limitation of Collection of Taxes. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 35. Consideration to ratify various Purchase Orders issued to United Rentals, Inc. for the rental of diferent specialized equipment used in water and sewer projects. Purchases were made by several divisions within the Department which caused an oversight in the total amount spent. Total amount spent to date is $114,796.30. An additional $50,000.00 is being requested for the remaining fiscal year. Total contract amount would be $164,796.30. Funding is available in the Waterorks and Sewer System Operations and Bonds. 36. Approving the issuance of a purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $225,104.78 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and material to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2- Stage 10 MGD 600 HP Raw Water Pump #3 at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding available in the Water Works Construction Fund. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and GARCO to allow the City of Laredo to continue to operate on the property located on 1400 E. Corral Avenue in Kingsville, Texas 78363 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition, supplemental and health promotion programs. The term of the agreement shall be for $3,672.00 per month for four (4) years for a total of $176,256.00 beginning April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024 and may be renewed for an additional two (2) years, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department WIC Budget.
Approval to re-appoint Victor D. Trevino, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022 and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Dr. Trevino. Funding is available through the Health Department budget.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 43. Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and apply for a grant to the Federal Transit Administration FY2020 Low or No Emission Bus Program (5339(c)) for two (2) 35ft. Battery Electric Hybrid buses and a charging station in the amount of $1,589,800.00 with a local match of $176,600.00 for a project total of $1,766,400.00. This project includes fr the new innovative Low-No Emissions Buses and Charging Station that is going to replace old diesel buses that are obsolete. Local Match is available in the Transit Capital Grant Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration FY2020 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or "BUILD Transportation Grants" in the amount of $7,000,000.00 with a local match of $1,000,000.00 from the 2019 CO Bonds proceeds for the completion of El Metro's Administration, Operations and Maintenance Facility Phase I. This is a competitive grant program that was published on February 25, 2020 under the Father Consolidated Appropriations Act of December 2019 by the Department of Transportation ("DOT") for National Infrastructure Investments. Total amount appropriated for this solicitation is $1 billion to be awarded. Local Match is available in the Transit - 2019 CO Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XI 38, XIV 45 A1, and XIV 45 C2
XI. STAFF REPORTS 38. Discussion with possible action on an update of the finances and operations due to COVID-19; and any other matters incident thereto. 45. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on amending the 2019-2020 City revenue and expense budgets to reflect ongoing COVID-19 financial impact; and any other matters incident thereto C. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to coordinate with local agencies to establish gu idelines to expand utilities assistance intended for residential customers who cannot pay their water utility bills due to unemployment or low income from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing a criteria to determine customer eligibilit ; and an other matters incident thereto.
39. Discussion with possible action on an update by the Economic Development Director on the newly created Task Force, grants, funding, and relief programs related to small business; and any other matters incident thereto. E. Request by Council Member Dr. Mare A. Marinez 1. Discussion with possible action to direct staff to design and implement all necessary Ordinances, MOU's to create a manufacturing center in Laredo that allows for Mexican work visas to facilitate the creation of the United States' new Border Manufacturing Base; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 2. Discussion with possible action that all contracts use local labor or subcontractors for a period not to exceed one year to keep jobs in Laredo during recover of this crisis; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member George Altgelt)
D. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 1. Discussion with possible action to initiate an MOU with Laredo Housing Authority to design and construct a walking trail and shade structures at Ana Maria Lozano Park; and any other matters incident thereto. XV. ADJOURN
Apr 20, 2020 City Council
Citizens are required to fill out an online witness card no later than 5:15 p.m. and can be found at https://www.cityoflaredo.com/assets/witness_card_online.pdf. 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 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) with funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $406,775.00 fr the initial award and $417,443.00 for the first amendment for a total of $824,218.00 and amending the FY 2019-2020 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding two (2) Epidemiologist, R38 positions, one (1) Microbiologist I, R37 position, one (1) Clerk IV, R28 position, and two (2) Public Health Technician, R36 positions for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) COVID-19 response activities for the term from execution date through March 15, 2021.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2020-0-024 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 0.84 acres, more or less, located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 4. 2020-0-025 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 3.04 acres, more or less, located west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 5. 2020-0-026 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 7 .29 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Lampazos Loop, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 6. 2020-0-027 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 1.45 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 7. 2020-0-028 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 81.02 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd./Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agricultural District). 8. 2020-0-029 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 100.00 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 9. 2020-0-030 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 15.63 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 10. 2020-0-031 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 5.2077 acres, more or less.located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 11. 2020-0-032 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing additional territory of 204.7003 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 12. 2020-0-033 Authorizing the City Manager to amend lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and 4-G Investments LLC, as LESSEE, approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0-030 dated March 21, 2011, as amended by Ordinance No. 2011-0-132 dated September 19, 2011, as amended by Ordinance No. 2015-0-098 dated August 3, 2015 by amending the lease premises to add approximately 5,818.95 square feet for a total of 93,679.47 square feet. The new monthly rent shall be $2,957.69 effective May 1, 2020, and will be adjusted annually according to changes of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). All other terms and conditions remain the same; providing for an effective date. 13. 2020-0-035 Amending Ordinance 2006-0-288 Subsection (k) Section 20-37 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance and authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The amendment lowers the payment reimbursement fee from $30.00 dollars to $10.00 dollars. 14. 2020-0-037 Approving the most recently Amended COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, which provides all of the mandated control measures deemed necessary by the City Council and Local Health Authority fr the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in accordance with Chapter 121 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 85 of the Texas Administrative Code, and 2.11 of the City Charter.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1 . Discussion and possible action to convert best practices in the trade industry thru an ordinance that will harden the port and mitigate impact of COVID-19 on truck drivers, dock workers, customs brokers, freight frwarders and law enfrcement; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion and possible action to Freeze all utility rate increases in the City of LAREDO pending the lifting of the emergency order and submit a letter to the PUC as it relates to suspending all future rate increases; and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to request the Health Authority or Mayor to modify the emergency order regarding masks while exercising in public spaces and the use of City trails and implement any other modifications relevant to the matter consistent with Governor Andrew Cuomo's recommendations from the State of New York; and any other matters incident thereto.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifs 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. 40. Request fr Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to finalize the duties and contractual terms of the City Manager's employment contract and any matters related thereto, and return to open session for possible action. 41. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 5:20-CV-031; United States of America v. 982.6891 Acres of Land, more or less, situate in Webb County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo; pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 42. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and Code 551.086 (Economic Development) to discuss the Economic Development Performance and Program Grant Agreement and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session fr possible action.
Consideration to waive late fees incurred by current amusement redemption machine license holders who fail to renew their license during the duration of the COVI D-19 Emergency Orders issued by the City of Laredo and the State of Texas, and to extend the validity of currently issued amusement redemption machine licenses by the amount of time they are unable to operate due to the COVID-19 Emergency Orders issued by the City of Laredo and the State of Texas. This late fee waiver and license extension would not apply to amusement redemption machine license holders who have been issued a citation for violating any Emergency Order issued by the City of Laredo.
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, BUILDING DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY: STAFF SOURCE KRISTINA L. HALE, CITY ATTORNEY 16. 2020-R-065 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas finding that AEP Texas, lnc.'s application to amend its distribution cost recovery factors to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing participation with the cities served by AEP Texas; authorizing the hiring of legal counsel; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by AEP; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed was open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to AEP and legal counsel. 17. Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Engagement Agreement with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. legal services in relation to the City's purchase of the Ponderosa Regional Landfill by authorizing additional legal fees of $25,000.00 for a total of $75,000.00. Existing contract authorized amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Funds are available in the Solid Waste Fund. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STAFF SOURCE TINA MARTINEZ, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 18. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) contracts with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. by increasing the total amount awarded to the agency by an additional $6,876.24 in funding and extending the contract deadline to August 30, 2020. The additional awarded fund will be utilized to cover expenses related to maintenance (including minor or routine repairs), security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, furnishing and/or supplies necessary for the operations of the emergency shelter. These available ESG funds are administrative savings and must be utilized fr eligible ESG activities. ENGINEERING: STAFF SOURCE RAMON E. CHAVEZ, CITY ENGINEER 19. Consideration for approval to reject all bids received for the Jose & Alicia Garza Park Basketball Metal Shade and authorization to modif plans and re-bid the project. No financial impact. 20. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Gilpin Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $758,122.00 for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end (Phases 2 & 3). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2019 CO Bond - Project Number SP2005. 21 . Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Porras Nance Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $397,500.00 fr the design and preparation of plans and specifications fr the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end (Phases 1 & 4 ). Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2019 CO Bond - Project Number SP2005. ENVIRONMENTAL: STAFF SOURCE JOHN PORTER, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR 22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract (development agreement) in an amount not to exceed $7,698.00 to the Owner/Developer, Hidden Heaven Venture, fr the additional paving work (10') to widen Plantation East to the 41' back to back street as agreed to in the Drainage Easement Dedication agreement between the City of Laredo and Hidden Heaven Venture. This agreement specified that Hidden Heaven Venture would plat street Right of Way for 60' and construct a 31' street, with the City assisting with an additional 1 O' widening for an overall 41' back to back street. FINANCE: STAFF SOURCE JOSE F. CASTILLO, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR 23. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY20-046 fr Safety Footwear II for City of Laredo Employees, to the following vendors: • Al & Rob Sales - Laredo, TX • Cavender's Western Outfitters - Laredo, TX The amount for this contract is approximately $140,000.00 annually . These safety footwear comply with approved specifications provided by Risk Management Division. The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years, subject to future appropriations; this contract may be extended one (1) additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding fr this contract is available in the respective City departments' operational budget. FLEET MANAGEMENT: STAFF SOURCE RONALD MILLER, FLEET DIRECTOR 24. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY18-046 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1. Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for annual amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2. Fleet Pride Inc., Laredo, TX, fr an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3. O'Reily Auto Parts, Springfield, MO, for an annual amount up to $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. 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 two extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 25. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY19-063 with Mechanical Shop of Laredo, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $140,000.00 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment. 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 Department Fund. HEAL TH: STAFF SOURCE DR. HECTOR GONZALEZ, HEAL TH DIRECTOR 26. 2020-R-062 Ratifing the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Border Public Health in the amount of $7,300.00, for a total of $21,900.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to conduct binational meetings, training, health promotion and vector control events for the term from September 1 , 2020 through August 31, 2021. 27. 2020-R-063 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in the amount of $117,500.00, for a total of $373,125.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies (HTMB) Program to promote maternal child health services, women's health and well-being for the term from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. 29. Approval to re-appoint Victor D. Trevino, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022 and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Dr. Trevino. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. POLICE: STAFF SOURCE CLAUDIO TREVINO, CHIEF OF POLICE 30. 2020-R-059 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $213,046.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Ofice of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), fr the purpose of funding the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. The grant performance period start date is January 20, 2020 and is for 24 months duration. The program objective is to provide funding to assist eligible entities in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. Funding will be utilized for computer equipment, personal protection equipment (PPE), sanitizing supplies, overtime and fringe benefits to ensure the Laredo Police Department remain efective, protected and healthy during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 31. 2020-R-060 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $150,000.00 to the U.S. Deparment of Justice (DOJ), Ofice of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for the funding of FY 2020 Gulf States Law Enforcement Technology Initiative. The grant performance period start date is October 1, 2020 and is for 24 months duration. The objective of the initiative is to provide technology and resources to the Gulf States law enforcement agencies to increase information sharing on both local and regional basis. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force, The Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. The initiatives are funded by the Executive Ofice of the President, Ofice of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Traficking Area (HIDTA). Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, overtime, and travel and operating expenses; fringe benefits will be reimbursed up to 30%, and any excess will be cover by the Police Trust Fund. The grant performance period is from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of overtime, fringe benefits, and operating expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. PUBLIC WORKS: STAFF SOURCE JOHN ORFILA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 33. Consideration to renew supply Contract FY18-045 to Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of tack coat emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second and final extension periods. Funding is available in the Public Works Department construction project budget. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 34. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted fr the month of March 2020 represent a decrease of $254,178.96. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders and Section 33.05, Limitation of Collection of Taxes. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE RIAZUL MIA, UTILITIES DIRECTOR 35. Consideration to ratify various Purchase Orders issued to United Rentals, Inc. for the rental of diferent specialized equipment used in water and sewer projects. Purchases were made by several divisions within the Department which caused an oversight in the total amount spent. Total amount spent to date is $114,796.30. An additional $50,000.00 is being requested for the remaining fiscal year. Total contract amount would be $164,796.30. Funding is available in the Waterorks and Sewer System Operations and Bonds. 36. Approving the issuance of a purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $225,104.78 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and material to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2- Stage 10 MGD 600 HP Raw Water Pump #3 at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding available in the Water Works Construction Fund. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a continuation lease agreement between the City of Laredo and GARCO to allow the City of Laredo to continue to operate on the property located on 1400 E. Corral Avenue in Kingsville, Texas 78363 for the City of Laredo Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition, supplemental and health promotion programs. The term of the agreement shall be for $3,672.00 per month for four (4) years for a total of $176,256.00 beginning April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024 and may be renewed for an additional two (2) years, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department WIC Budget.
Approval to re-appoint Victor D. Trevino, M.D., to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022 and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Dr. Trevino. Funding is available through the Health Department budget.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 43. Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and apply for a grant to the Federal Transit Administration FY2020 Low or No Emission Bus Program (5339(c)) for two (2) 35ft. Battery Electric Hybrid buses and a charging station in the amount of $1,589,800.00 with a local match of $176,600.00 for a project total of $1,766,400.00. This project includes fr the new innovative Low-No Emissions Buses and Charging Station that is going to replace old diesel buses that are obsolete. Local Match is available in the Transit Capital Grant Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration FY2020 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or "BUILD Transportation Grants" in the amount of $7,000,000.00 with a local match of $1,000,000.00 from the 2019 CO Bonds proceeds for the completion of El Metro's Administration, Operations and Maintenance Facility Phase I. This is a competitive grant program that was published on February 25, 2020 under the Father Consolidated Appropriations Act of December 2019 by the Department of Transportation ("DOT") for National Infrastructure Investments. Total amount appropriated for this solicitation is $1 billion to be awarded. Local Match is available in the Transit - 2019 CO Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
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XI. STAFF REPORTS 38. Discussion with possible action on an update of the finances and operations due to COVID-19; and any other matters incident thereto. 45. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on amending the 2019-2020 City revenue and expense budgets to reflect ongoing COVID-19 financial impact; and any other matters incident thereto C. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to coordinate with local agencies to establish gu idelines to expand utilities assistance intended for residential customers who cannot pay their water utility bills due to unemployment or low income from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing a criteria to determine customer eligibilit ; and an other matters incident thereto.
39. Discussion with possible action on an update by the Economic Development Director on the newly created Task Force, grants, funding, and relief programs related to small business; and any other matters incident thereto. E. Request by Council Member Dr. Mare A. Marinez 1. Discussion with possible action to direct staff to design and implement all necessary Ordinances, MOU's to create a manufacturing center in Laredo that allows for Mexican work visas to facilitate the creation of the United States' new Border Manufacturing Base; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 2. Discussion with possible action that all contracts use local labor or subcontractors for a period not to exceed one year to keep jobs in Laredo during recover of this crisis; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member George Altgelt)
D. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 1. Discussion with possible action to initiate an MOU with Laredo Housing Authority to design and construct a walking trail and shade structures at Ana Maria Lozano Park; and any other matters incident thereto. XV. ADJOURN