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CITY OF LAREDO CITY
COUNCIL MEETING A-2009-R-06 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 6, 2009 5:30 P.M.
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all cellular phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration. I.
CALL TO ORDER II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III.
ROLL CALL IV.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of March
16, 2009. V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a. Recognizing Eloy Vega, City
of Laredo Fire Department Public Information Officer, for his heroic CPR response
to a 4 year old boy found unconscious in a pool Thursday, March 26, 2009. CPR training is of utmost importance in
everyone’s lives. b.
Recognizing the First United Methodist Church of McKinney, Texas for their
volunteer work and re-construction of a fence along Ejido St. in South
Laredo. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card
and identify themselves at the microphone.
Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a
professional manner. No derogatory
remarks will be permitted. There is a
time limit of three minutes per speaker. VI.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of Juan Cue to
the Telecommunications Advisory Committee. b. Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of San Juanita
Martinez Hunter to the Historical/ Landmark Board. c. Appointment by Council Member Johnny Rendon of Joe
Martinez to the Telecommunications Advisory Committee. VII.
PUBLIC HEARING 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept FY 2009
Federal Planning Funds (PL112) in the amount of $8,429.00 and amending the
City of Laredo’s FY 2009 General Fund Budget to match PL112’s budget by
increasing revenues by $8,429.00 and expenditures by $8,429.00. The PL112 funds come from the 2008-2009
approved Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).(Approved by the Operations
Committee and Finance Committee) 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY
2008-2009 Transit Capital Grants Budget in the amount of $1,155,995.00 by
appropriating capital funds from the Texas Department of Transportation
Vehicle Capital Replacement Grant No. VCR0902(22)042 in the amount of
$959,480.00 in state match and $196,515.00 in local match.(Approved by the
Operations Committee and Finance Committee) 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY
2008-2009 budget for the Texas Department of Transportation Reimbursement
Agreement for the 2008 Utility Bond by appropriating revenues and project
expenditures in an amount not to exceed $714,678.50, which consists of
$595,268.25 from the 2008 Water Bond and $119,410.25 from the 2008 Sewer
Bond. (Approved by the Operations Committee and the Finance Committee as
amended) 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2009
Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$763,873.00 derived from interest earnings for various Certificates of
Obligation Bond Funds in order to provide the necessary funding for the
Bartlett Extension Project totaling $2,700,000.00. The closing of various project activities
totaling $1,279,180.00 plus the appropriation of $763,873.00 will generate
the $2,043,053.00 from Certificates of Obligations Bond Series 1998, 2000,
2003, 2005 and 2006. Other funding
sources that will finalize the completion of the project include funding from
the Environmental Services Bonds, Water and Sewer Bonds, FTA grant and
District II ($50,000.00) and District V ($150,000.00) Discretionary Funds. Amounts from these funding sources will be
based on the final construction figures. (Approved by the Operations
Committee) 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY
2008-2009 Annual Budget Capital Improvements Fund by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $12,950.00 and generated through cash
payments in lieu of parkland dedication for the construction of Independence
Hills Park also known as Vaquillas Park. (Approved by the Operations
Committee) 6.
Public
hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Department of State Health
Services-Office of Border Health and amending the City of Laredo Health
Department FY 2008-2009 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses
in the amount of $7,700.00 to support activities of the Los Dos Laredos
Council and The Healthy Border 2010 objectives, for the period beginning
February 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009. (Approved by the Operations
Committee and Finance Committee) 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Sections 13-23 penalty for violation of
article and 13-39 (fees) of Division 2 (license) of Article II (food products
establishments) Chapter 13, food and food products, of the code of ordinances
by increasing the annual license fee
paid by a food establishment (which will continue to be based upon the
number of employees in an establishment) as follows: a.)Two (2) or fewer employees an increasing fee
from fifty dollars ($50.00) to seventy ($70.00) dollars; b.)Two (2) and not more than six (6) employees to
increase fee from one hundred dollars ($100.00) to one hundred forty
($140.00) dollars; c.)Six (6) and not more than ten (10) employees to
increase fee from two hundred dollars ($200.00) to two hundred eighty
($280.00) dollars; d.) More than ten (10) employees, to increase fee
from four hundred dollars ($400.00) to five hundred sixty ($560.00) dollars; e.) Increasing the meat and seafood markets to
increase fee to one hundred dollars ($100.00) to one hundred fifty ($150.00)
dollars; f.) Increasing the “new food products
establishment” increase fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to one hundred
($100.00) dollars; g.) Increasing a “request for inspection” fee from
twenty five dollars ($25.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00); h.) Establishing a new fee of fifty ($50.00)
dollars for late payment of a food license; i.) A new fee of seventy five ($75.00) dollars for
additional follow-up inspections. All fees will be implemented on January 1, 2010
except for the penalty fee of not less than $300.00 and the re-inspection fee
of $75.00 after second inspection effective 60 days following public hearing
and introduction; and providing for publication and effective date. (Approved
by the Operations Committee and amended by the Finance Committee to include
items c. – i. only) 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo 2008 Homeland Security
Grant annual budget by increasing revenues and expenses by $350,000.00 for a
total award amount of $850,000.00 from the 2008 State Homeland Security Grant
Sub-Recipient agreement between the City of Laredo and the Texas Division of
Emergency Management. Funding received
through the grant agreement will be used to acquire a Mobile Command Unit
(MCU) to enhance public safety response.
The appropriation of said grant revenue and expenditure will account
for grant proceeds and equipment purchased through the grant and authorizing
the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The above said grant requires no inkind
matching funds. (Approved by the
Operations Committee and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 9.
Amending Ordinance No.
2009-O-035 (Granting a ten (10) year easement to the United States of America
by and through U.S. Customs and Border Protection over 25.53 acres of City
property along the Rio Grande River Bend for the purpose of carrying out the
Carrizo Cane Eradication Project of the Laredo Sector of U.S. Border
Patrol) to exclude any aerial spraying
of any kind of herbicide along the banks of the Rio Grande as part of the
eradication project; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
easement, as so amended, in the form and content attached as Exhibit 1, of
which Exhibit A of the easement sets forth the description of the 25.53
acres; and authorizing the City Manager to sign a waiver of appraisal in the
form attached as Exhibit 2. 10.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Laura
Salcedo D.B.A. Hot Dog Express for the use of retail space “Suite B” of the
“Mercado Square” located at 1000 Hidalgo Street. The lease term is for two (2) years at a
rental rate of eight hundred sixteen ($816.00) dollars per month, for the
first year, increasing the second year based on the change in 2009 consumer
price index and providing for May 1, 2009, as effective date. (Approved by
the Operations Committee) 11.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents to grant an easement to AEP Texas
Central Company to install electrical facilities to serve Slaughter Park
within Block 707, eastern division.
The said easement containing 808.48 sq. ft. being out of lot numbers 5
and 6, Block 707, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and
being described on attached Exhibit 1. (Approved by the Operations Committee) IX.
FINAL 12.
2009-O-045 Amending Chapter 28 Article II entitled
“Excavations” of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, Division I, II, III, and IV,
Sections 28-16 thru 28-78, save and except for Sections 28-40, by deleting
said sections and adding Article IX to be entitled “Public Right of Way
Management” Sections 28-164 thru 28-239; providing for a repealing clause;
providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty of fine not to
exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); and providing for an effective
date. (As Amended) 2009-O-046
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Laredo
Equities, LLC for the use of Veteran’s Field.
The lease term is for one season beginning on May 1, 2009 and ending
September 1, 2009 at a minimum of 30 games ($30,000.00) at $1,000.00 per game
plus $1,000.00 per playoff game.
Laredo Equities will also be responsible for 50% of utility costs for
Veterans Field during the term of the lease as outlined in the lease
agreement terms. (As Amended) 2009-O-047 Amending Chapter 13, (food and food products) of the Code of
Ordinances, by amending Article II, (food products establishments) Division
3, (Employees), as follows: Section 13-58 to allow for an approved Health
Department food service public health sanitation training course; and
providing for publication. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 2009-O-048 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an office on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block
7, Los Obispos Subdivision Unit II, located at 4703 Costello Loop; providing
for publication and effective date.
2009-O-049 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
9,800 square feet, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit "A", located east of U. S. Highway 83 and south of
Newco Commercial, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date. 2009-O-050 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing a Special Use Permit for a flea market on Lot 1, Block 1, Ervin
Farm Subdivision, located at 4210 South U. S. Highway 83; providing for
publication and effective date.
2009-O-051 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1A, Block 1021 Western Division, located at 4119 San Dario Avenue, from
B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
2009-O-052 Repealing Ordinance No. 93-0-023 which established original rules and
fees for the Public Access Center and establishing rules, regulations,
procedures and rates for use of the public access facilities. (Approved by Operations
Committee and Finance Committee) 2009-O-053 Repealing City of Laredo Code of
Ordinances Chapter 7.5-1 through 7.5-26 which established the Laredo Cable
Commission and its authority. X.
RESOLUTIONS
13. 2009-R-032 Authorizing
the City Manager to enter into and execute a cooperative working agreement,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, between Laredo-Webb County Safe Haven Program
and the Laredo Police Department for the purpose of working with the
Laredo-Webb County Safe Haven Program throughout the investigative process of
child abuse cases. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 14. 2009-R-033 Authorizing
the City Manager to submit a joint grant application with Webb County in the
amount of $602,748.00 to the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the purpose of funding the Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial
JAG or Justice Assistance Grant for the period of March 1, 2009 through
February 28, 2013. This funding will
be used for equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of
Justice Assistance has authorized $574,766.00 for the City of Laredo and
$27,982.00 for Webb County. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 15. 2009-R-034 Authorizing
the City Manager to apply for a grant in the estimated amount of
$7,200,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community
Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Program.
Funding is available under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program created
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The City of Laredo will utilize this
funding to hire 40 new police officers for a period of three (3) years. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 16.
2009-R-035
Authorizing the removal of the traffic
signal located at the intersection of San Enrique Avenue and Washington
Street which is no longer warranted according to the Texas Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 17.
2009-R-036 Authorizing the removal of the traffic signal
located at the intersection of Davis Avenue and Victoria Street which is no
longer warranted according to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 18.
2009-R-037
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Advance Funding Agreement (AFA), attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the
City of Laredo and the Texas Department of Transportation in the estimated
amount of $581,670.00 for the US 83 utility relocation and construction of a
railroad overpass from Monterrey St. to Cedar St., by funding the Utility
relocation improvements and allowing the City and TXDOT to proceed with the
letting of these projects in June 2009 to avoid project delays. The City has to complete its work 60 days
prior to the date set for the construction bids. The City shall remit its check or warrant
made payable to the “TXDOT Trust Fund”.
Funding is available on the 2008 Utility Bond Water Works and 2008
Utility Bond Sewer Fund. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 19.
2009-R-038
Authorizing the City Manager to accept a
grant award from the Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to
Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in the amount of $400,000.00 with the City
designating $100,000.00 in matching funds for a total of $500,000.00. Funding received through this grant will be
used to purchase radio communication equipment that will enhance radio
coverage for first responders. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 20.
2009-R-039
Authorizing the City Manager to submit a
grant application in the estimated amount of $2,000,000.00 to the Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the purpose of funding
OJP’s program on Combating Criminal Narcotics Activity Stemming from the
Southern Border of the United States.
This grant is funded under the Recovery Act State and Local Law
Enforcement Assistance Program for the period of June 1, 2009 through May 31,
2011. This funding will be used for
equipment, supplies, and training for border security enhancement in police
operations. (Approved by the Operations Committee) XI.
MOTIONS 21. Consideration
to award contract number FY09-038 to the low bidder BWI Company, Schulenburg,
Texas in the estimated amount of $70,142.50 for providing rye and bermuda
seeds, fertilizer and paper block for hydro seeding for the Parks and Leisure
Services Department. The term of this
contract will be for a period of six (6) months and may be extended for an
additional six (6) month period upon mutual consent of both parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed
basis. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Leisure Department
budget and construction projects. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 22. Consideration
to award contract number FY09-044 awarded to the low bidders: 1. Al & Rob Sales, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $94,697.10 for the purchase of uniform trousers, and; 2. VF Imaginewear, Inc., Nashville, TN in the estimated
amount of $81,986.90 for the purchase of uniform shirts for Police
Department. All items will be
purchased on an as needed basis. Funds
for this contract are available in the Police Department’s budget. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 23. Consideration
to renew contract FY08-047 currently awarded to RDO Equipment Co., Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $75,000.00 for the purchase of original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) John Deere heavy equipment parts and service for
the Fleet Division. All parts and
services will be secured on an as needed basis and funding is available in
the Fleet Management budget. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 24. Consideration
to renew contract FY08-036 currently awarded to : 1. CC
Distributors, Corpus Christi, Texas, Primary Vendor 2. Patria Office
Supply, Laredo, Texas Secondary Vendor for
providing general janitorial supplies to all City Departments. This contract establishes discount
percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by
city departments. All items will be
purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user
departments budgets. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 25. Consideration
to award a contract to the sole provider, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing,
Houston, Texas, in the amount of $262,780.84, for the refurbishing of
thirteen (13) refuse trucks. Extensive
repairs are needed in order to maintain these units in operational
condition. It is anticipated that
these repairs will provide three (3) to four (4) years of additional
operational use. Funding is available
in the Fleet Management budget. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 26. Consideration
to reject the sole bid submitted by South Western Environmental Equipment
Technicians, Dallas, Texas, in the amount of $123,500.00, for contract
FY09-036; and authorizing that new bids be solicited with revised bid
specifications. The bid pricing for
the purchase and installation of sludge pumps, parts, and accessories for the
Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant exceeded the budgetary estimates. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 27.
Approval of expenditures in the amount of $4,500.00 for
students from the 28.
Authorizing the City
Manager to amend the engineering services contract with Dannenbaum
Engineering Company—McAllen, LLC in the amount of $247,500.00 for a new total
amount of $7,941,312.66 for the additional engineering services in relation
to the new 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant in northwest Laredo. Funding is available in the 2008 Utility
Bond. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 29.
Consideration for
approval of change order #1 to Price Construction, Ltd., Big Spring, Texas;
in the amount of $320,099.00 for the Chacon Creek Wastewater Interceptor
Phase II. The change order is for additional
work requested by City Airport authorities; layers of rock encountered along
the 30” sanitary sewer line and an update to the quantities of pipe laid at
different depths. The contract time
for the change order was extended for 150 calendar days. The new contract amount is $3,825,266.00
and the new contract time is 515 calendar days. Funding is available in the 1998-A Sewer
Bond Issue. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 30.
Amending the contract to
Crane Engineering Corporation in the amount of $47,275.45 to include additional
basic engineering services for the redesign of Old Milwaukee Center Road, and
the reproduction of plans and specification for Work Order #3 and special
services for litigation for Tanquecitos I. This amendment is subject to the
Texas Water Development Board Approval. The amendment brings the total
contract amount to $507,792.73.
Funding is available in the Colonias Project Fund. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 31.
Authorizing the City
Manager to award a professional services contract in the sum of $1,354,000.00
to Gilpin Engineering Company for the design, bidding and construction
services of the Manadas Creek 3MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant located at
Mines Road. Funding is available in
the 2008 Utility Bond. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 32.
Authorizing the City
Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Qro Mex
Construction P.O. Box 2608, Granite Shoals’, TX in the amount of
$2,337,569.50 for the construction of SH359 Work Order #2 Water Distribution
and Wastewater Collection for Pueblo Nuevo Improvements Project, subject to
the approval of the TWDB. The Pueblo
Nuevo-Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Improvements consist of
constructing 12”/8” water distribution lines and 12”/8” sanitary sewer
collection lines to Pueblo Nuevo within SH359 Planning Areas. The construction time is 305 calendar
days. Funding is available in the
Colonias Fund. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 33.
Authorizing the City
Manager to have the Utilities Department utilize city personnel and utility
bond funding to commence the construction of the water and sewer line
relocations along the Loop 20 and Cuatro Vientos Road Project in order to
avoid construction scheduling conflicts with the Texas Department of
Transportation and to complete the Project by March 2011. The Texas Department of Transportation has
agreed to work concurrently with the City of Laredo to avoid any delays on
the project. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 34.
Consideration for
approval of acceptance of the Del Mar Boulevard Widening on the North side
along Plantation Subdivision, release of retainage, and approval of final
payment in the amount of $21,944.89 to Amberland Development, Ltd., Laredo,
Texas, final construction contract amount is $438,897.80. Funding is available in the 2006 C.O.
Issue. (Approved by the Operations Committee and Finance Committee) 35.
Consideration for
approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $237,080.00 for asphalt walking
paths, concrete drainage structures, relocation and planting of trees, and
temporary traffic control plan and to add one hundred ten (110) calendar days
to the construction contract time for a new contract time of three hundred
sixty four (364) calendar days to the construction contract with Jerry
Resendez Enterprises, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the North Central Park – Phase
1A Project. Current construction
contract amount is $1,244,884.50.
Funding is available in the 2006 C.O. Bond. (Approved by the
Operations Committee and Finance Committee) 36.
Consideration for approval
of the selection of consultant TEC Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, for the Sidewalks Project No. 38 (50 Blocks)—District VIII and
approval to award a professional services contract for an amount of
$48,990.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications. Design time is to be on a fast track basis
approximately ninety (90) days.
Funding is available in the 2007 C.O. Bond Issue. District VIII. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 37.
Consideration for
approval of a change order #1 in the amount of $87,166.00 to existing
contract awarded to T.F. Harper & Associates L.P. for the extension of
one (1) steel basketball shade structure measuring 85’ x 50’ to 120’ x 80’ at
Canizales Park. Funding is available
through 2007 C.O. Bond and District 7 Discretionary Funds. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 38.
Consideration to
exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional year for contract number
FY 07-091 awarded to UTW Tire Co., Laredo, Texas in the annual amount of
$85,290.00 for the removal and disposal of used tires at the City
landfill. Funding is available in the
Solid Waste budget. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 39.
Consider the renewal of
contract FY08-014 with Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $75,000.00 to provide pharmaceutical services to clients of the
HIV/AIDS Programs of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period
beginning April 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010. Funding is available in the State grants
HIV/Ryan White and HIV/Health and Social Services. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 40.
Consideration for
approval of change order no. 2 a decrease of $13,275.00 for the balance of
quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage, acceptance of
the Flecha Lane Drainage Improvements and approval of final payment in the
amount of $23,015.50 to Closner Construction Company, Laredo, Texas. Final
construction contract amount is $460,310.10.
Funding is available in the 2007 Environmental Services C.O. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 41.
Authorizing the City Manager to award a Design/
Build Contract to Kraftsman Playground and Park, Spring, Texas, in an amount
not to exceed $170,225.00 for the
design, construction and installation of shade structures at nine (9) designated
park sites. Funding for this project
was made available through the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust Grant and
Discretionary Funds. (Approved by the
Operations Committee) 42. Consideration
for approval to award a Buyboard Contract to Kraftsman Playground and Park,
Spring, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $230,000.00 for the purchase and
installation of splash park equipment, through the BuyBoard (Contract #269-07)
cooperative purchasing program contract pricing. The equipment will be installed at the Azteca
Park. Funding available through the
Community Development 34th Action Year/2008 Block Grant and
District 8 Discretionary Funds. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 43.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute an extension to the Maintenance Service Agreement Contract
between the City of Laredo and Diebold, Inc. for the hardware maintenance of
the Bridge I surveillance and pneumatic tube system. This Maintenance Agreement will be for one
(1) year effective March 22, 2009 through March 21, 2010 and will not exceed
$28,062.00. Funding is available in the
FY 08-09 Bridge Fund. (Approved by the Operations Committee) 44.
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract
with Calence Physical Security Solutions, LLC, Austin, TX for the purchase
and installation of information technology equipment in the total amount of
$60,281.28 for the Public Library’s new cyber mobile; and to rescind the
purchase contract authorized by the City Council on 1/05/09 to Calence, LLC
in the amount of $68,331.98 for similar equipment and services. This equipment will be purchased utilizing
the State of Texas - Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative
purchasing program contract number DIR-SDD-580. Funding is available from 2006 Certificate
of Obligation bond proceeds. (Approved
by the Operations Committee) 45.
Motion to amend the
current Priority Procedures Manual so as to remove “Recognitions” from the
regular order of City Council business, and to allow the Mayor and City
Council Members to schedule recognitions as necessary and when convenient. XII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 46. A.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1.
2009- R-040
Officially supporting Shop Laredo First, a community-wide
project encouraging potential buyers and purchasers of goods and services
elect to buy from local entities first whenever possible before seeking the
same good or service elsewhere especially in these more challenging economic
times. 2.
Presentation with
possible action on the 24 Hour Operation at the World Trade Bridge and a
status report on the ongoing promotional efforts. 3.
Presentation
with possible action on Budget update. 4.
Discussion
with possible action on co-sponsoring 4th of July Celebration with
LULAC Council 14 at Civic Center Grounds & Ballroom and Veteran’s Parade.
(Co-sponsored by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza) B.
Request by Council Member Mike Garza 1.
Discussion with
possible action on a centralized playing field for Youth Flag Football. 2.
Status report on park
police with possible action. 3.
Discussion with
possible action on resolution in support of Webb County’s creation of a
Regional Mobility Authority. C. Request by Council
Member Michael Landeck 1. Discussion with possible action on all
issues for Bridge #5. D. Request
by Council Member Johnny Rendon 1.
Discussion with
possible action to review the status of the Blue Recycling Bins Project. E. Request by Council Member
Gene Belmares 1.
Presentation with
possible action on the proposed design alternatives for the Springfield Avenue
and Jordan Intersection. 2.
Status report with
possible action on the proposed facility for the SWAT team located on Airport
property. 3.
Discussion with
possible action on implementing a reverse 911 system. 4.
Action appropriating
District 6 Discretionary Funds for the construction of various speed humps
throughout the District. F. Request
by Mayor Pro-Tempore Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1.
Discussion with
possible action regarding Council Committees. G. Request
by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza 1. Discussion with possible action on appropriating $30,000.00 from District 8 discretionary funds to purchase equipment (handheld devices and laptops) for Animal Control Officers and Sanitarians to increase field capacity and compliment the earmark received through Congressman Cuellar’s Office in the amount of $188,100.00 to enhance the data management system. 2. Presentation and discussion with possible action regarding LAREDOS Rio Fest with possible city participation. 3. Discussion with possible action on working with the Main Street Program on establishing a downtown entertainment district. XIII. STAFF
REPORTS 47. Staff report with possible action on the pros and
cons for selecting a project manager of staff vs. a consultant in order to
manage the Utility Department’s bond projects, instructing the City Manager
to provide the Utility Department’s current organizational structure to
include departmental responsibilities from the supervisory to the director
level. 48. Staff
report on El Portal Project with possible action. 49. Staff report with possible action regarding the
ordinance to eliminate the location requirements for amusement redemption
machine establishments within the B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 50. Report on the Washington,
DC Legislative trip and report on grant funding derived from agency leads and
congressional delegation visits. 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. 51. Request for
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to
deliberate the duties, evaluation criteria and performance standards of the
City Manager and return to open session for possible action. XV.
RECESS AS THE 52. Consideration for approval to award a
construction contract to the lowest bidder Amberland Development, Ltd.,
Laredo, Texas in the bid amount of $337,333.00 for the Transit Terminal
Renovation. Contract time is one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Funding is available in the Transit FTA
Capital Grant X-04-0040. (Approved by the Operations Committee and Finance
Committee) 53. 2009-RT-004 Authorizing the City of Laredo to file an
application with Federal Transit Administration, United States of America,
for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the apportionment
amount of $4,757,091.00 for Transit Capital Assistance (urbanized areas) for
Laredo in fiscal year 2008-2009, and authorizing the Transit General Manager
to execute all related documents. (Approved by the Operations Committee) XVI. ADJOURN
AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND
ADJOURN This notice was
posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street,
Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was
posted on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 8:45 a.m.
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Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary |
