APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. of Olivia Varela to the Audit Advisory Board. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. of Jose Luis Castillo to the Charter Review Commission.
Items VI 1 & X E 1 (Part 1 of 2)
VI. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 1. 2020-0-07 1 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID 19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020, for an additional month, through July E. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent increase in new cases of COVID-19 and future preparations; and any other matters incident thereto. 31, 2020; and adopting the most recent orders in effect to help abate this public health emergency; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT AGENDA 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : STAFF SOURCE TECLO J. GARCIA, ECONOMIC DEVELO PMENT DIRECTOR 2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into multiple Memorandums of Understanding for the express distribution of CARES Act funds to local entities. The funds will be used for reimbursement of workforce training expenses and small business assistance under the CARES plan approved by the Laredo City Council. These entities would provide small business assistance and workforce training to those impacted by COVID-19 in accordance with federal and state guidelines. 1. Laredo College for workforce training offering certification programs in high demand and technical occupations in Laredo. $700,000.00 2. Workforce Solutions for South Texas workforce training offering certification programs in high-demand and technical occupations in Laredo. $200,000.00 3. LiftFund for developing and executing a small business revolving 0 percent loan program for local businesses. $2,237,000.00 PARKS & RECREATION : STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR. , PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 2020-R-09 9 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a facility recovery grant award in the amount of $6,000.00 from the United States Tennis Association. The funds will be utilized to defray tennis-related expenses associated with the reopening to the public of the Haynes tennis courts, Market tennis courts, and the Cigarroa sports complex. No local match is required. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 4. 2020-R-09 8 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas adopting a Homestead Exemption for property owners who qualify for disability insurance benefits under Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) dollars of the assessed value of the property. Owners who qualify shall be exempt from City ad valorem taxes, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1-b, of the Texas Constitution and in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 11.13(d) of the Texas Property Tax Code, for Tax Year 2020 and future years, unless revised; and declaring an effective date. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE MICHAEL F. RODGERS, INTERIM UTILITIES DIRECTOR 5. Authorizing the City Manager to award Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $98,900.00 to LNV, Inc. , Laredo, Texas for the Alternative Treatment Process Evaluation and Design for the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Items VI 1 & X E 1 (Part 2 of 2)
VI. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 1. 2020-0-07 1 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID 19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020, for an additional month, through July E. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent increase in new cases of COVID-19 and future preparations; and any other matters incident thereto. 31, 2020; and adopting the most recent orders in effect to help abate this public health emergency; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
STAFF REPORTS Staff report on all City employees (including first responders) eligible to retire and any potential options in order to reduce costs.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on the status of Port Laredo Master Plan and World Trade Bridge fast lane and other ongoing plans for bridge mobility efficiencies; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the status of the Detox Center, participation by various community partners, and to clarify its purpose to the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to relocate the Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza for July 2020 to the Laredo International Fair and Exposition (Life Down) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to clarify the hourly rate adjustment for CD L drivers approved by City Council; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to clarify the hourly rate adjustment for CD L drivers approved by City Council; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total Estimated Project Cost ~$2,500. • 2900 Nottingham Dr between Concord St. and cul-de-sac
Discussion with possible action to review all City policies and ordinances to ensure full compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Bostock v. Calyton County; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena on Friday, July 24, 2020 for the annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School community event; and any other matters incident thereto.
D. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 1. Discussion with possible action requesting the City Manager to direct the removal of the confederate flag insignia from all city buildings and logos henceforth; and any other matters incident thereto. XI. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 23, 2020 Special City Council
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. of Olivia Varela to the Audit Advisory Board. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. of Jose Luis Castillo to the Charter Review Commission.
Items VI 1 & X E 1 (Part 1 of 2)
VI. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 1. 2020-0-07 1 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID 19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020, for an additional month, through July E. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent increase in new cases of COVID-19 and future preparations; and any other matters incident thereto. 31, 2020; and adopting the most recent orders in effect to help abate this public health emergency; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
CONSENT AGENDA 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : STAFF SOURCE TECLO J. GARCIA, ECONOMIC DEVELO PMENT DIRECTOR 2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into multiple Memorandums of Understanding for the express distribution of CARES Act funds to local entities. The funds will be used for reimbursement of workforce training expenses and small business assistance under the CARES plan approved by the Laredo City Council. These entities would provide small business assistance and workforce training to those impacted by COVID-19 in accordance with federal and state guidelines. 1. Laredo College for workforce training offering certification programs in high demand and technical occupations in Laredo. $700,000.00 2. Workforce Solutions for South Texas workforce training offering certification programs in high-demand and technical occupations in Laredo. $200,000.00 3. LiftFund for developing and executing a small business revolving 0 percent loan program for local businesses. $2,237,000.00 PARKS & RECREATION : STAFF SOURCE JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR. , PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 2020-R-09 9 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a facility recovery grant award in the amount of $6,000.00 from the United States Tennis Association. The funds will be utilized to defray tennis-related expenses associated with the reopening to the public of the Haynes tennis courts, Market tennis courts, and the Cigarroa sports complex. No local match is required. TAX: STAFF SOURCE DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 4. 2020-R-09 8 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas adopting a Homestead Exemption for property owners who qualify for disability insurance benefits under Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) dollars of the assessed value of the property. Owners who qualify shall be exempt from City ad valorem taxes, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1-b, of the Texas Constitution and in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 11.13(d) of the Texas Property Tax Code, for Tax Year 2020 and future years, unless revised; and declaring an effective date. UTILITIES: STAFF SOURCE MICHAEL F. RODGERS, INTERIM UTILITIES DIRECTOR 5. Authorizing the City Manager to award Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $98,900.00 to LNV, Inc. , Laredo, Texas for the Alternative Treatment Process Evaluation and Design for the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Items VI 1 & X E 1 (Part 2 of 2)
VI. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 1. 2020-0-07 1 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to Section 2.11 of the City Charter, amending the Public Health COVID 19 Emergency Ordinance by extending the Emergency Declaration of Local Disaster scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020, for an additional month, through July E. Request by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the recent increase in new cases of COVID-19 and future preparations; and any other matters incident thereto. 31, 2020; and adopting the most recent orders in effect to help abate this public health emergency; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
STAFF REPORTS Staff report on all City employees (including first responders) eligible to retire and any potential options in order to reduce costs.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on the status of Port Laredo Master Plan and World Trade Bridge fast lane and other ongoing plans for bridge mobility efficiencies; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the status of the Detox Center, participation by various community partners, and to clarify its purpose to the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to relocate the Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza for July 2020 to the Laredo International Fair and Exposition (Life Down) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to clarify the hourly rate adjustment for CD L drivers approved by City Council; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to clarify the hourly rate adjustment for CD L drivers approved by City Council; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. Total Estimated Project Cost ~$2,500. • 2900 Nottingham Dr between Concord St. and cul-de-sac
Discussion with possible action to review all City policies and ordinances to ensure full compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Bostock v. Calyton County; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena on Friday, July 24, 2020 for the annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School community event; and any other matters incident thereto.
D. Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma 1. Discussion with possible action requesting the City Manager to direct the removal of the confederate flag insignia from all city buildings and logos henceforth; and any other matters incident thereto. XI. ADJOURNMENT