Video index

Items I - IV

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ill. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. ROLL CALL

V. MINUTES

Citizen comments

VI.1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Henry Hereford to be reappointed to the Ethics Commission.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

XV.115.H.2. Discussion with possible action to use CARES act funding to expand the City's wifi grid and provide financial support for technology for the local school districts; and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE

Items X 16, X 17, & X 19 - X 22, X 23 & X 24 (Part 1 of 2), & X 25 - X 27

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17. 2020-O-073

19. 2020-O-075

20. 2020-O-076

21. 2020-O-077

22. 2020-O-078

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

25. 2020-O-081

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27. 2020-O-085

X.18. 2020-0-074

Items X 23 & X 24 (Part 2 of 2)

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

XV.115.H.3. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laredo Film Society for the rental of a city building in District 8; and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.115.H.1. Discussion with possible action to support the No Border Wall Coalition's effort to paint a mural; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-S ponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Nelly Vielma)

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XV.115.B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.

XII.105. Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Budget as per Article VI, Section 6.02, Submission of Budget, which states "At least sixty (60) days before the end of the fiscal year the City Manager shall present to the Council a budget for ensuing fiscal year with accompanying budget message."

XII.106. Submitting the Proposed 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as per Article VI, Section 6.05 of the City Charter, which states that "the City Manager shall prepare and submit a five (5) year capital program at least sixty (60) days before the end of the fiscal year."

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)

XI.39. Authorizing the City Manager to ratify and approve the agreements between Lift Fund, Laredo Col lege and Workforce Solutions in the total amount of $3,137,000 . 00 as it relates to workforce training expenses and small business assistance under the CARES Act plan approved by the Laredo City Council on June 23, 2020 . These entities wil l provide small business assistance and workforce training to those impacted by COVI D-19 in accordance with federal and state guidelines. 1. Laredo College for providing workforce skills programs and certification courses for $700 ,000.00; 2. Workforce Solutions for South Texas for providing workforce and employment skills training for $200 ,000.00; 3. LiftFund for developing, administering and executing a small business grant program for local businesses for $2,237,000.00.

XI.47. Authorizing the City Manager to award a three (3) year Professional Service Contract to the best value applicant, BBVA Bank, for depository banking services for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 at a net estimated cost of $385,330.00. The contract has an additional two (2) year extension option.

XI.48. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order authorized by City Manager in the amount not to exceed $123,500.00 to ViralClean Solution LLC, Hebbronville, TX for the purchase and installation of 13 disinfecting aluminum tunnels. These disinfecting systems will be located outside the entrance of various city building locations. Funding of this contract is available through General Fund; expenses are eligible for 100% reimbursement from CARES Act.

Items XI 37 & XI 38

37. Approving the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a request for funding in the amounts of $3,850,188.00 in 46th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $1,167,858.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and $327,812.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $2,800.00 is anticipated to be received through CDBG program income, $72,000.00 in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan funds, and $260,000.00 in HOME program income. Also authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plans' submission. The 2020-2021 plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as follows:

38. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) contract with Habitat for Humanity of Laredo by increasing the total amount awarded by an additional $63,000.00 in funding and extending the contract deadline to June 30, 2021. The additional funds will be utilize to complete the construction of three homes to benefit low to moderate income households. Funding is available in the HOME Investment Partnership Fund Program Income.

XV.115.C.1. Discussion with possible action on the adoption of a Resolution that would call upon state legislators to support the passage of a bill that, in addition to the punishment available under Section 25.03 of the Texas Penal Code, would allow law enforcement to immediately issue a citation to any parent accused of interference with child custody, and any other matter incident thereto.

III.A.1. Motion to consider hazardous pay for city employees who are not working from home while COVID-19 Emergency Orders are in place; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)

III.A.2. Motion to assist the Laredo Regional Food Bank with food distribution to take place at the South Laredo Library on August 7, 2020 for 1000 families; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alberto Torres, Jr.)

XV.115.D.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to commence a vast acquisition of influenza vaccines through the Health Department as soon as possible in order to provide free vaccine clinics as early as August or September to protect as many constituents as possible from getting viral respiratory illnesses such as the flu, that can spread easily and worsen the current state of the COVID-1 9 pandemic in Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.115.D.3. Discussion with possible action to go out on RFQ's or RFP's for District 4 art and beautification projects utilizing the allocated Public Arts - Reserve fund; and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.115.D.2. Discussion with possible action on LED public lighting, including update on funds allocated and approved by Council for such transition, including a formal request submission, plan of action and schedule for and from AEP; and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.115.E.1. Discussion with possible action to ratify the assistance provided to the Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo that took place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Sames Auto Arena with distribution of fruits, veggies, and cleaning supplies; and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XII.108. Discussion with possible action to extend the Utility Assistance Program through the end of August 2020. Under the Program, late fees, disconnections and credit card fees for online payments have been suspended. Additionally, qualified applicants with supporting unemployed/underemployed documentation from the Texas Work Force Commission can receive Utility Bill payment assistance up to $1 25.00 per month for their residential accounts.

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Jul 27, 2020 City Council

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Items I - IV

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ill. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. ROLL CALL

V. MINUTES

Citizen comments

VI.1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Henry Hereford to be reappointed to the Ethics Commission.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE

Items X 16, X 17, & X 19 - X 22, X 23 & X 24 (Part 1 of 2), & X 25 - X 27

16. 2020-O-072

17. 2020-O-073

19. 2020-O-075

20. 2020-O-076

21. 2020-O-077

22. 2020-O-078

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

25. 2020-O-081

26. 2020-O-082

27. 2020-O-085

X.18. 2020-0-074

Items X 23 & X 24 (Part 2 of 2)

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XV.115.B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)

Items XI 37 & XI 38

37. Approving the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a request for funding in the amounts of $3,850,188.00 in 46th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $1,167,858.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and $327,812.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $2,800.00 is anticipated to be received through CDBG program income, $72,000.00 in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan funds, and $260,000.00 in HOME program income. Also authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plans' submission. The 2020-2021 plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as follows:

38. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) contract with Habitat for Humanity of Laredo by increasing the total amount awarded by an additional $63,000.00 in funding and extending the contract deadline to June 30, 2021. The additional funds will be utilize to complete the construction of three homes to benefit low to moderate income households. Funding is available in the HOME Investment Partnership Fund Program Income.

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

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I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ROLL CALL

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17. 2020-O-073

19. 2020-O-075

20. 2020-O-076

21. 2020-O-077

22. 2020-O-078

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

25. 2020-O-081

26. 2020-O-082

27. 2020-O-085

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Jul 27, 2020 City Council

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ROLL CALL

16. 2020-O-072

17. 2020-O-073

19. 2020-O-075

20. 2020-O-076

21. 2020-O-077

22. 2020-O-078

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

25. 2020-O-081

26. 2020-O-082

27. 2020-O-085

23. 2020-O-079

24. 2020-O-080

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