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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2006-R-05 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Thank you for your consideration. I.
CALL TO ORDER II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III.
ROLL CALL IV.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements Invitations Recognitions a.
Recognition
of Xochitl Mora Garcia, of the City Manager’s Office, on her selection as February
2006 Employee of the Month. b.
Recognizing Les Norton for serving on the Laredo
Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee from 1997 to 2005. Communiqués a.
Mayor Elizabeth G.
Flores reports on the City of Laredo Police Department. VI.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES a.
Mayor Elizabeth G.
Flores’ announcement of appointments. b. Appointment
by Council Member Johnny Amaya of Louis H. Pellegrin to the Historic District
/ Landmark Board. c.
Appointment by Council
Member Juan Chavez of: 1.
Blas M. Martinez to the
Airport Advisory Committee 2.
David J. Cantu to the
Board of Adjustment 3.
Gabriel Delgado to the
Citizen's Environmental Advisory Committee 4.
Javier Rangel to the
Historic District / Landmark Board 5.
Javier De Anda to the
Library Advisory Committee 6.
Pat Campos to the 7.
Francisco Hernandez, II
to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee 8.
Javier “Rito” de Anda
to the Planning and Zoning Commission 9.
Hector Perez to the
Telecommunications Advisory Committee 10.
Sylvia Ornelas to the
Third Party Funding Advisory Committee 11.
Daniel W. Treviño to
the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 12.
Frank Hernandez, III to
the Tree Advisory Committee 13.
Susan Carlson and
Imelda T. Rodriguez to the 14.
Ronnie Goodman to the
Plaza Theatre Renovation Committee VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Operating
Budget in the Environmental Services Fund Budget by accepting a donation of
$200.00 from H.E.B. Stores and appropriating said funds for the purpose of
providing food for the volunteers at the December 2005 Household Hazardous
Waste and Used Tire Collection Event. 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget for
the Communications System Fund in the amount of $66,961.00. The City of 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a one (1) year
lease agreement between the City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department
and “Escuela de Futbol Guadalajara Soccer” for use of one (1) soccer field at
the Ladrillera Park located at 1900 Pinder Road Avenue for a fee of $200.00
per month. The primary purpose of this agreement is to institute a soccer
program for the youth of (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 4.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract by and on behalf of
the City of 5.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Overhead Utility Easement
Document WR# 11841321 with American Electric Power (AEP) for a 15’ easement
(0.9851 acre tract out of Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo International Airport
Subdivision) recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47 of the Webb County Plat
Records for the purpose of installing overhead electrical facilities to serve
the Laredo Town Center, Inc. commercial development leased premises;
providing for an effective date. 6.
Adding Article XV (Prohibitions of certain activities by City
Employees) to Chapter 21 (Offenses and miscellaneous provisions) of the Code
of Ordinances adding Section 21-292 to prohibit discrimination; Section
21-293 to prohibit false statements; Section 21-294 to prohibit bribery;
Section 21-295 to prohibit
solicitation for Municipal Elections; Section 21-296 to prohibit employee
participation in Municipal Elections; Section 21-297 to provide the penalty
for any violation; and for discharge of employees convicted of violation; and
for non-eligibility for City employment of any other person convicted of
violation; providing for publication; and providing for effective date. 7.
Abandoning a utility easement described as being a 30 foot wide strip
of land, containing 6,829.06 square feet or 0.157 acres, more or less, over
and across Tract 3, in the Laredo Ranchettes Subdivision, IX.
FINAL 8.
2006-O-042
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of 2006-O-043
Authorizing a Special Use Permit for storage of flammable and
explosive products on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 11, El Portal Industrial Park
Subdivision Unit 7, located at 11921 Conly Road. 2006-O-044
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning
34.64 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit
“A”, located northwest of River Bank Drive, from AG (Agricultural District)
to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District).
2006-O-045
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning
18.19 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit
“A”, located northwest of River Bank Drive, from AG (Agricultural District)
to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). 2006-O-046
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of 2006-O-047
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of 2006-O-048
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning
.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”,
located on the south side of Highway 359 east of Rural Road 6068, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). 2006-O-049
Amending the Laredo Municipal Housing Corp. (LMHC) FY 2005/2006
Budget by drawing down and appropriating $57,000.00 from its opening balance
to the City’s Capital Improvement Fund to cover increased
engineering/construction oversight costs associated with the Los Obispos
Remediation Project. The amendment is
authorized by the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation’s Articles of
Incorporation. 2006-O-050
Amending the 2005-2006 approved Full Time Equivalent Positions for
the City of Laredo Community Development Department by creating one (1)
full-time Program Administrator position.
Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant 31st
Action Year. 2006-O-051
Amending the City of 2006-O-052
Amending Division 3 (RATES AND CHARGES) of Chapter 31 (UTILITIES) of
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically section 31-138 which
provides for water rate charges, by changing the number of tiers in the water
rates from 7 to 8 for residential with the establishment of a baseline rate
tier for up to 2000 gallons usage that will not increase at this time, and a
water conservation rate tier for largest volume water usage; and from 26 to 9
for multi-family and commercial; by increasing the remaining residential and
commercial rates each year from 2006 to 2037 by the following
percentages: 2006-25%, 2007-10%,
2008-7%, 2009-7%, 2010 through 2014-5% annually, and 2015 through 2037-2%
annually. These increases will
automatically go into effect on January 1st of each
subsequent year after the 2006 increase unless the City Council revises the
ordinance; providing for publication and an effective date. As amended. X.
RESOLUTIONS
9.
2006-R-023 Authorizing
the City Manger to submit a grant application to the South Texas Development
Council (STDC) in the amount of $40,000.00 with no matching funds. Funds will be used for a litter education
campaign. 10.
2006-R-025 Authorizing the
City Manager to submit an application to the United States Foreign-Trade
Zones Board for a temporary boundary modification on behalf of International
Trade & Commerce, Inc., in accordance with Ordinance No. 2000-O-183 dated
11.
2006-R-026 A
resolution by the City Council of the City of Laredo urging the President of
the United States to reconsider the proposed fiscal year 2007 Federal Budget
that provides a reduction in funding and/or elimination of essential programs
and services which directly impact the public safety, health and livability
of our community, specifically; 1) the reduction of the Community Development
Block Grant by 25%. 2) the zero (0)
budget allocation for the Centers for Disease Control Prevention Block Grant
as it will adversely impact wellness and health promotion, staffing and the
Tuberculosis Prevention Program of the City of Laredo 12. 2006-R-027 Ordering and
proclaiming a general city election to be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006;
designating polling places; designating a runoff date; providing for
publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
Webb County Elections Administrator for the purpose of conducting a joint
election with the City of Laredo. 13. 2006-R-031 Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant to fund
the Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Unit awarded by the Office of Justice
Programs at no cost to the City.
Funding will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits and operational
expenses for an Anti-Gang Task Force from XI.
MOTIONS 14. Consideration to award contract number FY06-046, to the low bidder,
Electronic Data Magnetics, Inc., High Point, N.C., in the amount of $57,500.00,
for the purchase of custom
magnetic swipe cards (Gateway Pass) for the Bridge Department. The terms of this contract allow for one
additional order at the same contract pricing with-in twelve months of the
initial order. Funding is available in
the Bridge Fund. 15. Consideration for approval of
acceptance of the Sidewalk and ADA Ramps Improvements along Juarez Avenue and
approval of final payment in the amount of $8,879.75 to ALC Construction,
LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final
construction contract amount is $69,897.50.
Funding is available in the Community Development 27th, 28th,
and 31st Action Year / 2001, 2002, and 2005 Grants – CD
Projects/City-Wide ADA Improvements. 16. Consideration for approval to
rescind the selection of consultant Arcadis, Laredo, Texas, for the Site
Selection and Design of a Compost Facility for the City of Laredo Landfill since
an Engineering Services Contract could not satisfactorily be negotiated, and authorization to re-advertise the
Request for Qualifications. 17. Consideration for approval to
award an engineering contract to Puig Engineering, LLC., in association with
Mejia & Ruiz Land Surveyors, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas for an amount not to
exceed $58,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for
the Flecha Lane Drainage Improvements.
Funding is available in the 2005 CO Bond. 18. Consideration to award an
asbestos abatement contract to the lowest bidder, Jupe Environmental, Inc.,
from 19.
Approval of selection of consultants Carter & Burgess, Inc., (in
association with Frank Architects, Sherfey Engineering, Hargreaves Associates,
Fermata Inc., PROS Consulting, and M2 Studio) and authorization to negotiate
a professional services contract to provide consulting services for the Rio
Grande River Vega Master Plan for the City of Laredo. Funding is available in
the 2005 CO. 20.
Consideration to
exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional year for contract FY05-051
for the purchase of dealer repair parts for the vehicle fleet to: Sames Motor
Co., Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $70,000.00 and North
Park Lincoln, San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of
$20,000.00. The bid award allows for a
one (1) year extension at the same contract pricing and with the same terms
and conditions. All parts will be
purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding
is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 21.
Consideration to
exercise the renewal option for contract FY05-052 awarded to Southern Tire
Mart, 22.
Consideration to
exercise renewal option for contract FY05-049 for the following annual
contracts, for repair parts and service for Elgin and Tymco street sweepers
and Case Equipment: Kinloch Equipment, Pasadena, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $40,000.00; Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in the
estimated amount of $25,000.00, and Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in
the estimated amount of $25,000.00. The bid award allows for a one (1) year
extension at the same contract pricing and with the same terms and
conditions. All parts and service will be purchased on an as-needed
basis. Funding is available in the
Fleet Maintenance Budget. 23.
Consideration to award
contract FY06-042, to the low bidder, BWI, 24.
Consideration to award
contract FY06-047 to low bidder, Leslie Poolmart Inc., 25.
Consideration to award contract FY06-049 to the
low bidder, Holguin Cleaners, 26.
Consideration to award
contract number FY05-102 to the low bidders, Precision Delta Corporation,
Ruleville, MS, in the amount of $44,374.00 and Glaser, LLC, Sturgis, SD, in
the amount of $4,359.50 for the purchase of practice and duty ammunition for
the Police Department. Funding is
available in the Police Department Budget. 27.
Consideration to award contract number FY06-038, in the estimated
annual amount of $55,000.00, for the purchase of paper for copiers and
printers from the sole bidder, Executive Office Supply, 28.
Consideration to
exercise the renewal option for contract FY05-040 awarded to Dust-Tex Mat
Rental Services, 29.
Consideration to award
contract FY06-040 to the sole bidder, Clark Hardware LTD., 30. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract Renewal Agreement of a Professional Services Contract
entered into with W. D. Schock Company, Inc., on 31.
Consideration to award
contract FY06-045 to the sole bidder Movac Environmental, 32. Consideration to authorize the
purchase of five (5), chassis trucks through the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing in the total amount of
$583,710.00. Utilizing the Buy Board
contract pricing, five auto side loader collection chassis trucks will be
purchased from 33.
Consideration to fund
an additional year of the contract with the Southwest Texas Rain Enhancement
Association, for $77,397.53 to cover the cost of the 2006 program. The program will begin in March and
continue until November 2006, and will provide coverage of the entire surface
of XII.
STAFF REPORTS 34.
A.
Presentation by the
Environmental Services Department of the evaluation of downtown storm and
sanitary sewer systems and illegal connection elimination project by Carter
& Burgess, Inc., in association with Crane Engineering & DFW
infrastructure, Inc- CCTV inspection services. XIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS
AND PRESENTATIONS 35.
A.
Request by
Council Member Hector J. Garcia 1.
Discussion with possible action instructing the City Manager to
authorize the Traffic Department to obtain signatures to place speed humps on
B.
Request by Council
Member Johnny Amaya 1.
Discussion with
possible action regarding the status of the closing of XIV.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go
into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is
requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant
to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to
consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a
matter arising out of such item. 36.
Request for Executive
Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 in order to
deliberate on the value of, and possible exchange of an approximate 88.69
acre tract of non-aeronautical use real property located along the east side
of Bob Bullock Loop across from the airport passenger terminal at the Laredo
International Airport, because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City Council in negotiations with
third persons; and return to open session for possible action. XV.
ADJOURNMENT This notice was posted at the
Municipal Government Offices,
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City
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