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CITY OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETING A-2009-R-20 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 2, 2009 5:30 P.M.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact
Gustavo Guevara, City Secretary at (956) 791-7308 at least two working days
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible
parking spaces are located at City Hall, Out of
consideration for all attendees of the City Council meetings, please turn off
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 October
5, 2009 & October 19, 2009 V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a. Recognizing Arby’s Restaurant of
Laredo, Texas for their nomination by Texas Workforce Commission as Employer
of the Year. Communiqués a. Presentation
by Anselmo “Chemo” Castro, President of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of
the 2010 WBCA poster to the Mayor and City Council. b. Presentation by Trey L. Austin, Texas A & M International University Assistant Director of Sports Information, and Claudio Arias, Interim Athletic Director, regarding Guns-N-Hoses Basketball & Fundraising Auction events. 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. Appointments by City Council to the Drug and Alcohol
Commission. VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department
FY2009-2010 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$300,000.00 for dental care personnel and operations for the City of Laredo
Health Department from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
through the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School for the
term from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010 and renewable for one (1)
additional year. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City
of Laredo, Texas subordinate Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, in the
principal amount of $7,500,000.00, for the purpose of purchasing and
acquiring additional water rights for the City’s Combined Waterworks System
and Sewer System, making provisions for the security, thereof; authorizing
amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes
authorized herein; awarding sale of the bonds to the Texas Water Development
board, and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
3. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an
amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 3, Block 215, Western
Division, located at 1206 San Bernardo Avenue. Staff
supports the Conditional Use Permit and the Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District III 4. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an
amusement redemption machine establishment on Lots 3-5 and the south ½ of
Lots 6 & 7, Block 121, Western Division, located at 916 Houston St. Staff
supports the Conditional Use Permit and the Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District VIII (Recess) (Press
Availability) VIII. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 5.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a lease with Laredo International Sports Hall of Fame for
approximately sixteen (16) square feet of space located outdoors and in front
of the Airport Passenger Terminal Building, at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, for the
purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a Time Capsule for the
Laredo International Sports Hall of Fame.
Lease term is for thirty (30) years commencing on January 1, 2010 and
ending December 31, 2039. Declaring
that a valid public purpose exists and waiving any and all rental
obligations. (Approved by Operations Committee) IX.
FINAL 6.
2009-O-191
amending the FY 2009-2010 9-1-1 Regional Administration budget by
increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $17,892.00 for
administrative, equipment and program budgets for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and
Zapata counties for the period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August
31, 2010. 2009-O-192 amending the City of Laredo
Health Department FY2009-2010 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $135,807.00 from the South Texas Development Council
through funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the
continuation of the Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services, for
the period of September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. 2009-O-193 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the
amount of $40,422.00 and amending the FY 2009-2010 City of Laredo Annual
Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$24,849.00. The agreement’s purpose is to reimburse costs for overtime
and equipment incurred by the Laredo Police Department in providing resources
for the Strike Force OCDETF (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces)
program. The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2009 through September
30, 2010. 2009-O-194 amending the City of Laredo
Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Full Time Equivalent positions (FTE) by adding four (4)
positions, two (2) Civil Engineer II (P.E.) grade 42 and two (2) Construction
Inspectors grade 32; all four (4) will be mainly responsible for project
management, engineering/construction monitoring and quality control of the
Jefferson Water Treatment Plant Expansion project and North Laredo and South
Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plants Projects. Total costs for these
positions, including benefits, is $261,100.00 and funding is available in the
2008 Utility Bonds. 2009-O-195 amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional
Use Permit for an office on Lot 24, Block 4, El Eden Subdivision, Phase VIII,
located at 4934 Paz Lane; providing for publication and an effective date. 2009-O-196 amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block
349, Eastern Division, located at 101 E Lyon Street, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for
publication and an effective date. 2009-O-197 amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use
Permit for oil and/or gas exploration in Unitec Industrial Park, Hachar
Ranch, Milo Distribution Center, San Isidro East Point, Crossroads, El Portal
Industrial Park, Killam Industrial Park, Laredo Distribution Center,
Embarcadero, InterAmerica Distribution, International Trade Center, Pan
American Business Park, Quivira Project, Millennium Industrial Park, and the
right-of-way of F.M. 1472, located within the corporate limits of the City of
Laredo; providing for publication and an effective date. 2009-O-198 amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.38 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A",
located at 23703 Mines Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and an effective date. 2009-O-199 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an amendment to the lease agreement authorized by Ordinance No.
2001-O-278 on November 26, 2001, with ASA Group, Ltd., for Tract No. 6 and
Tract No. 7 of Block 1 of the Subdivision Plat of the Laredo International
Airport Terminal Subdivision located at the Laredo International
Airport. Said amendment specifically amends Section 1.09 to allow for
one (1) – two (2) sided off premise billboard and Section 4.09 by adding
SubSection C prescribing the terms and conditions for allowing an off-premise
billboard and providing additional compensation to the Airport Fund.
All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement remain unchanged and in
effect; providing for an effective date. 2009-O-200 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Laredo International Sports Hall of Fame for
approximately 30 square feet of space located at the Airport Passenger
Terminal Building at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop for the purpose of installing,
operating and maintaining a display case for the Laredo International Sports
Hall of Fame. Lease term is for ten (10) years commencing on January 1, 2010
and ending December 31, 2019. Declaring a public necessity/interest and
waiving any and all rental obligations. 2009-O-201 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a lease with Jesse Martinez & Hector Martinez of the tract of
land of 15,433.46 sq. ft. (0.3543 of an acre), out of that former section of
the 300 block of South Bartlett Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets, in
the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The term of
this lease is a one (1) year term and month-to-month; thereafter, with an
effective date of November 1, 2009, at a monthly rent of $47.50. Copy of
lease is attached as Exhibit 1 of which Exhibit A is a metes and bounds
description of the tract; and providing for an effective date. 2009-O-202 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease agreement with AEP Texas Central Company, a Texas Corporation
for approximately 15,000 square feet of warehouse space situated within a 3.0
acre tract of land located at 5508 Thomas Avenue. Lease term is for
seven (7) years commencing on November 1, 2009, and ending on October 31,
2016 and may be extended for one-five (5) year option until October 31, 2021.
Initial monthly rent shall be $7,500.00 and will be adjusted annually
according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective
date. 2009-O-203 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Amendment to Ground Lease (“Lease”) by and between the City of
Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Landlord”), and Entravision Communications
Company, L.L.C. (“Tenant”) dated September 30, 1999 and attached hereto; to
allow an extension of said agreement until May 12, 2010; assign tower to the
City of Laredo; and amend the Notice Section; except as amended by this
Amendment, all other terms and conditions remain the same. 2009-O-204
authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department
of Transportation Section 5307, Grant No. 51022F7052 for $708,885.00 and
amending the FY 2009-2010 Transit Budget by increasing the State Operating
Grant contribution and decreasing the Transit sales tax match for operating
expenses by $41,376.00. X.
RESOLUTIONS
7.
2009-R-130 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the United
States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF) and the Laredo Police Department for the purpose of reimbursement
of overtime salary costs. 8.
2009-R-131 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
cooperative working agreement between South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse (STCADA) and the Police Department for the purpose of coordinating
services, maximizing existing resources, and avoiding duplication of services
in the area of Co-Occurring Psychiatric Substance Use Disorders (CPOSD) and
Outpatient Treatment during FY 2009-2010. 9.
2009-R-132
Authorizing the City Manager
to enter into and execute a Subaward Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A,
between Sam Houston State University and the Laredo Police Department for the
purpose of overtime reimbursement for operations worked by the LPD Officer
assigned to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Task Force. XI.
MOTIONS 10. Refund of property tax in the amount of $2,105.36 to the
following taxpayers; 1. A refund in the amount of $1,376.41 payable to
GMAC Mortgage due to an erroneous payment.
Account # 334-00502-100. 2. A refund in the amount of $728.95 payable to
William E. Heitkamp due to an overpayment.
Account #442-00932-071. 11. Consideration to ratify the City Manager’s approval for
additional repairs for the air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Civic Center
complex in the amount of $3,585.00 to Trane Company, San Antonio, Texas. City Management had approved a purchase
order for the overhaul for the ballroom chiller equipment in the amount of
$48,183.00. During a tear down of the
HVAC equipment, additional repairs were required resulting in a repair total
of $51,768.00. Funding for these
repairs is available in the Civic Center fund. (Approved by
Operations & Finance Committees) 12. Consideration to renew service contract FY09-064 to the
lowest bidder, Camino Agave Inc., Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of
$305,500.00 for the hauling of approximately 130,000 tons of dirt from the
construction site of the Upper Zacate Creek Detention Pond to the City’s
Solid Waste facility. The Solid Waste
Department will use this fill dirt to cover the landfill cells on a weekly
basis in accordance to TCEQ requirements.
Funding is available in the Solid Waste Department Fund.
(Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 13. Consideration to award contract FY09-095 to the low
bidder, Closner Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $1,234,000.39
for the rehabilitation of sixty seven (67) manholes and sewer line cleaning
for the Utilities Department. This
project shall include manhole wall repairs, reframing work (where needed),
manhole concrete based repairs, by-pass pumping, and asphalt paving
reconditioning. Funding for this
project is available in the Utilities Department Fund. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 14. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City
of Laredo and Webb County for the continued operation of the 3-1-1 center
with automatic renewal for each succeeding year and payment for services from
the County of Webb to the City of Laredo in the amount of $34,500.00 each
year, unless terminated or renegotiated by either party. Funding is available in General Fund 3-1-1
Division Budget. 15. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts and
award 2009 Emergency Shelter Grant funds (ESG) made available by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of (1)
$58,403.00 to Bethany House for operation of the Bethany House Shelter
Complex, (2) $40,435.00 to Bethany House to provide essential services, (3)
$25,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia (Casa) for operation of their shelter, and
(4) $33,000.00 to Bethany House for the provision of Homeless Prevention
assistance. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
16. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1 an increase
of $51,500.00 to the professional services contract with Arcadis, Laredo,
Texas, for the West Laredo Corridor Phase II—Calton Road Railroad Grade
Separation for the design and preparation of the construction bid documents
to include traffic study update, utility potholes and signed and sealed test
hole data sheets and asbestos survey.
Current engineering contract amount including this Amendment No. 1 is
$1,330,718.00. Funding is available in
the Capital Improvement Fund. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees)
17. Consideration for approval of the City of Laredo Health
Department Dental Clinic Windows and Plumbing Project as complete, release of
retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,720.00 to
Leyendecker Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is
$337,300.00. Funding is available in
the UTHSC Dental School Grant. (Approved by Operations
Committee) 18. Amending the contract with Harry Jewett Associates in the
amount of $26,650.00 to include additional basic survey services for the
Water Distribution System for the Colonias at the Mines Road Area Work Order
#1. This amendment #5 is subject to
the North American Development Bank (NADB) approval. This amendment consists of the survey and
field verification on Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates to the
Wastewater Collection System and the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Rancho
Peñitas. The amendment brings the
total contract amount to $328,150.00.
Funding is available in the 1998 Utility Bond. (Approved
by Operations Committee) 19. Consideration for acceptance of the Phase “C” of the
project, a Change Order #4, the release of retainage and the final payment in
the amount of $116,440.00 to QROMEX Construction, Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas
for the construction of the 24 inch Water Transmission Main along Del Mar
from McPherson north of Del Mar to Loop 20 and Del Mar. This Change Order #4 includes adjusting 4
manholes along Del Mar area. The total
contract amount for Phase “B” & “C” is $3,017,275.88. Funding for final payment, change order #4
and release of retainage is available in the 2006 Utility Revenue Bond. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 20. Consideration to award contract number FY09-100 to the
low bidder, Precision Delta Corporation, Ruleville, MS in the amount of
$81,130.00 for the purchase of duty and practice ammunition for the Police
Department. Funding is available in
the Special Police Department’s JAG Recovery Grant budget. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 21. Consideration for approval to award a construction
contract to the lowest bidder Whitestone Construction, Ltd., Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $2,347,390.89 for the Ejido Avenue Extension (San Nicolas to
Cielito Lindo) Improvements to include concrete pavement, drainage,
utilities, traffic lights and other site improvements. Construction contract time is one hundred
fifty (150) calendar days. Funding is
available in the 2008 Community Development ARRA Fund, 2009 Utility Bond,
2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000 and 1998 Bonds. (Approved by
Operations & Finance Committees) 22. Authorizing the City Manager to award the construction
contract to the lowest bidder Jimmy Closner and Sons Construction Co., Inc.,
Mercedes, Texas in the amount of $655,339.48 for the construction of the 16”
Waterline replacement along FM 1472 from San Gabriel to Loop 20. The construction time is 120 working
days. Funding is available in the 2009
Utility Series C Bond. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
23. Consideration to award a contract to Motorola, Inc. in
the amount of $229,054.00 for a Video Management System that will provide
storage, recording and playback features for the City’s Video Surveillance
System through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement Contract (Contract No.: RA01-08). Funding is available in the 2007
Certificate of Obligation. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 24. Consideration for approval of substantial completion of
the Clinical/Laboratory Expansion and Renovation for the City of Laredo Health
Department and approval of Change Order No. 1 a decrease of $3,222.46 a
credit on unused portion of contingency allowance, partial release of
retainage in the amount of $149,779.97 to Leyendecker Construction, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas. An amount of $38,136.50
is being retained until completion of pending punch list items. Final construction contract amount is $3,361,247.54. Funding is available in the State
Department Health Grant and 2006 and 2007 Contractual of Obligation
Issues—Health Lab Construction. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 25. Consideration to award annual service contract FY09-106
to the lowest bidder, Star Operations, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
estimated amount of $65,000.00 for the maintenance illumination systems along
IH 35, Loop 20, FM 1472 and US Hwy. 83/SH 359 Interchange for a term of one
(1) year. The contract vendor will be
required to maintain, repair, and/or replace the various appurtenances
related to the existing roadway assemblies.
Funding is available in the Traffic Safety budget.
(Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 26. Consideration to award bid FY 09-099 for the purchase of
administrative vehicles for the Fire Department to: (a) Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in the
amount of $84,292.00 for the purchase of four (4) light duty trucks,
utilizing the local bidder's preference provision of the State of Texas Local
Government Code; and to Planet Ford, Spring, TX, as low bidder for the purchase of four (4) midsize
SUVs in the total amount of $72,908.00 and one (1) passenger van in the total
amount of $20,236.00; OR (b) the low bidder, Planet Ford, Spring, TX in the
amount of $175,528.00, for the purchase of four light duty trucks, four
midsize SUVs, and one passenger van. Funding is available from 2009
contractual obligation bond proceeds (2009 PPFCO). The local preference statute has been
modified, and effective September 1, 2009, the local preference can only
apply to a contract not exceeding $100,000.00. XII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 27. A.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1.
Discussion with
possible action to restore El Metro services at Mall Del Norte. 2. Presentation
by Dr. Hector Gonzalez, Health Department, introducing “Saving Our Children”
program to address concerns for social, mental, substance abuse,
co-infections, teen pregnancy, and other health threats. (Co-sponsored
by Mayor Pro-Tempore Mike Garza) 3. Discussion and possible action to review, evaluate, and enhance the need for specialized equipment at our parks and recreation centers for children with special needs. (Co-sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Mike Garza) B. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1.
Status report on the
dedication of the Porras Tract for North Central Park, with possible
action. 2.
Status report on the
lighting at North Central Park for Phase C and Phase B, with possible
action. 3.
Discussion with
possible action on initiating landscaping improvements on Phase A and Phase B
at North Central Park. C. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to
allocate additional money to Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Hector “Tito”
Garcia) 2. Discussion with possible action
to make changes to the Vehicles For Hire Ordinance. D. Request by Council Member Cynthia
Liendo Espinoza 1.
Report on the National
Night Out event held at the Civic Center Tuesday, October 6, 2009, with
possible action. XIII. STAFF
REPORTS 31. Presentation of a Plan of Finance
by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company Financial Consultants, on a
proposed bond sale. 32. Discussion with possible action
to determine which City Council Members will travel to Central American
Countries (members of the Central America Free Trade Agreement, CAFTA)
to promote trade through the City of Laredo, Texas. 33. Discussion with possible action
to direct staff to enter into negotiations with the owners of the Cigarroa
Office Bld. located on 1500 Logan Ave. for a leasehold with possible option
to purchase. 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. XV.
ADJOURNMENT 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 Wednesday, October
28, 2009 at 6:45 p.m.
__________________________ Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary |
