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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2007-R-24 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS These are preliminary minutes from the City Council Meeting of December 17, 2007. These minutes will be approved at a later date. I. CALL TO ORDER With
a quorum present, Mayor II. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Mayor
III. ROLL CALL In
attendance: Raul
G. Mike
Garza, Council
Member, District I Hector
Garcia, Council
Member, District II Johnny
Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny
Rendon, Council
Member, District V Gene
Belmares, Mayor
Pro Tem, District VI Juan
Chavez, Council
Member, District VII Juan
Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., Horacio
De Leon, Assistant
City Manager Jesus
Olivares, Assistant
City Manager Raul
Casso, IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of Motion
to approve. Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions Communiqués a. Recognizing Mr. Mario Medina, District
Transportation (TXDoT), for TXDoT’s commitment and dedication in accelerating the construction of
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 None.
VII. GENERAL COUNCIL
DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A.
Request by Mayor 1. City Council approval to donate salvaged
ambulance #9101 to the State of be turned over
to the B. Request by Council Member Dr.
1. Presentation by a concerned citizen group
and council discussion with possible action on all issues permits and approvals given
to the GEO group Inc., or their representatives regarding the
possible building of a private prison in south 2. Discussion with possible action regarding
the rental of the El Portal property to the Khaledi Group
and/or their associates. 3. Discussion with possible action regarding
the Sewage treatment plant in Santa Rita and related development
issues. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
accepting a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Transportation for enforcement of Impaired Driver Mobilization
and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget/Special Police in the amount of
$25,000.00. This grant is for overtime
salaries, including fringe benefits, and is funded
100% by the Texas Department of Transportation for a full year. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from the family of Amanda G.
and Jose Maria Guerra in the amount of $1,000.00 and amending and appropriating
the City of annual
budget. Funds will be deposited in the
Friends of the Library Fund and will be used to
purchase books and DVDs about Alzheimer’s disease for the Main Library. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to accept the Texas Department of Transportation Section
5307 Grant No. 51822F7052 for $667,123.00 and amending the Fiscal Year
2007-2008 Transit Budget by increasing the State Operating Grant contribution and
decreasing Transit Sales Tax match for operating expenses by
$208,902.00. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Laredo Police Department and the United States Marshals Service (USMS), and to
accept monetary reimbursement from the U. S. Department of Justice and U. S. Marshals
Service for salary expenses not to exceed $15,572.00
annually per officer, incurred by the City of Laredo Police Department for the Fugitive Apprehension Task Force
Operation; and amending the City of FY2007-08 budget in the amount of
75,000. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget
by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $145,933.00 of
additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Epidemiology Program (Pandemic
Influenza), for a total amount awarded of $377,542.00. The term is to be changed from ending on 31, 2008, and requesting to amend the
approved full-time equivalent positions.
Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual
budget by decreasing revenues to the total award amount of $23,227.00 from the
Texas Department of State Health Services, with an in-kind amount of $17,421.00 from
L.I.S.D. and expenditures to $40,648.00 for the continuation of the Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
accepting a grant in the amount of $20,829.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice and
amending the City of 2007-2008 annual budget
in the amount of $20,829.00. This grant
is part of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
which will pay for 50% of the total cost of all approved
ballistic protective body armor. The
grant period is valid through September 30, 2012. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). The Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
District II Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia 10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located at 9505 F.M. 1472, from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change. District VII Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
deny. Moved:
Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction:
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of and explosive products, on Motion to table. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of attached Exhibit “A”, located
northwest of intersection of Drive, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
District VI Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 1 located at to B-1
(Limited Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the zone change. District I Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
postpone. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of 2007-2008 Annual Budget for the
Certificate of Obligation Series 2006 Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in
the amount of $290,746.00 which is derived by interest earnings of $115,746.00 and
$175,000.00 from the Webb County Local Government and authorizing usage of
$665,000.00 from the 2007 C.O. by deferring $555,000.00 from Discretionary Funds in order to
complete the funding for the El Eden Recreation Center. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council IX. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 15.
Amending the City of adopted by Resolution No. 95-R-068),
together with the Addendum (Ordinance No. 97- O-020), by expanding the Drug and
Alcohol Testing Policy and Procedure to include random testing of all those employees
whose jobs fall within the expanded definition of safety
sensitive positions; excluding Police and employees until such time as the
Laredo International Association of Firefighters, Local 1390, and the Laredo Police
Officer’s association (LPOA) accept the terms of this ordinance; providing that Police
and remain subject to all provisions of
the current City of and Procedures Manual (Resolution No.
95-R-068), together with the Addendum (Ordinance No. 97-O-020); and
inserting the policy in the City of Ordinances, Chapter 2-“City Work
Policies” creating Subdivision IX, “Drug and Alcohol”, beginning with Section Number
2-50.40; providing for severability and an effective
date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc.,
(W.B.C.A.) for approximately ten (10.0) acres of concrete ramp located on the West
General Aviation parking ramp of the Air Operations Area to include City owned
vacant non-aeronautical use land located at the Lease term is for two (2) days
commencing on be served in
setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 17. Consenting to the assignment of that Lease
Agreement to the premises consisting of approximately 7,913 square feet constituting
Avenue at the as Lessor and
Jackson-Buitron Funeral Home, Inc., as Lessee, to Buitron Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services,
L.L.C., a Assignee, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute Lessor’s Certifications, Consent, Agreements and Subordination.
All terms and conditions of the lease agreement
remain unchanged and in effect; providing for effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 18. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Parking of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of 365, towing of vehicles for violating
posted parking restrictions for the and establishing a minimum fine,
providing for severability, publication and an effective
date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council X. FINAL Motion
to waive the final reading of Ordinance # Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. 2007-O-250
Authorizing the City Manager to grant License Extension to that certain
License Agreement by and between The City
of Corp., dated extension shall be for five (5) years
commencing at 2007 and terminating at Annual duct fee shall be $17,000.00 and
will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place.
In addition to the duct fee, Licensee shall pay a six dollar ($6.00)
linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by
five percent (5%) every year. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-250. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-251 Approving
and authorizing the
City Manager to: Execute an
easement to the Department of Homeland Security
for a term of 25 years for construction of a Riverbend
Roadway with option to extend the
term; and Execute a Temporary Construction
Easement to the Department for a term of two (2)
years; and providing for an effective date.
(As amended) Motion to postpone as per motion on item
on supplemental. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Landeck For:
4 Against: 4 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garza Cm.
Garcia Cm. Landeck Cm. Amaya Cm. Chavez Cm. Rendon Cm. Ramirez Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Mayor 2007-O-252 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 4.02
acres, more or less, located east of FM 1472 and south of State Highway 255,
specifically the Ed-Sal Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning of B-4 (Highway Commercial District). Tract 1 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-252 as
amended. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-253 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 84.77
acres, more or less, located approximately 1.55 miles east of Bob
Bullock Loop and Highway 359, on the north side of Highway 359,
specifically the RRTAIT Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service
plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the
initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Tract 2 Motion to withdraw # 2007-O-253. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-254
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of annexing additional territory of 88.56
acres, more or less, located approximately east of Interstate Highway
35 and north of Bob Bullock date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning
of R-1 (Single Family Residential
District). Tract 3 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-254. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-255 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 194.08
acres, more or less, located east of Bob Bullock Loop and north of Mar Boulevard), specifically the Killam Quiote Tract, providing
for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Tract 4 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-255. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-256 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 59.94
acres, more or less, located directly east of the City of the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service
plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the
initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Tract 6 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-256. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-257 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 10.85
acres, more or less, located east of Mines Road (FM 1472) and south of specifically the A.R. and Alicia Sanchez
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning
of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Tract 7 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-257. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-258 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 172.13
acres, more or less, located approximately north of specifically the 4V Holdings Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service
plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District). Tract 8 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-258. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-259 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 1330.83
acres, more or less, located approximately north of specifically the South Webb County Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning
of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). Tract 9 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-259. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-261 Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of annexing additional territory of 30.00
acres, more or less, located immediately east of Bob Bullock Loop and
south of San Isidro Northeast, specifically the Daughters of Mary date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning
of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
Tract 11 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-261. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-262 Amending the City of Obligation Fund by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount of
$120,000.00. A portion of the funds
will be appropriated for
the Alerting System Upgrade Project and the difference will be set
aside in the Reserve
Appropriation. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2007-O-262. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. RESOLUTIONS 20. 2007-R-089
Accepting a donation from Las Misiones Partnership, of a 10.4343 acre tract of land, more or less, out of a
98.5533 acre tract as per the warranty deed recorded in Volume 1099 pages
154-158 of the deed records of and hereby dedicating said property as
drainage, parkland, right of way and any other
purpose beneficial to the general public.
Out of the proposed 10.43 acres to be dedicated, the
Parks Advisory Board recommended the
credit of 7.69 acres be accepted as parkland. Motion to approve Resolution #
2007-R-089. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. 2007-R-090
A resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to
submit an
application for funding assistance through the F2008 Economically Disadvantaged Creek Bike and Pedestrian Trail Project,
a joint development project between the City
of Motion to approve Resolution # 2007-R-090. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22. 2007-R-091
Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the
United States Department of Energy (USDOE) in
the amount of $200,000.00 with no matching
funds. Funds will be used to fund the
integration of solar technology into
city energy planning and facilities. Motion to approve Resolution #
2007-R-091. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. 2004-R-093
Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Water Development Board (TWDB), Fiscal
Year 2007-2008 Flood Protection
Planning Program in the amount of $200,000.00 with City designating $200,000.00 in matching funds
for the Zacate Creek Flood Protection Plan. Motion to approve Resolution #
2007-R-093. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 24. 2007-R-097
Endorsing and requesting the swift implementation of SB11 enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature that
strengthens national and border security through an enhanced driver’s license by
the State of reduce border
crossing wait times. Motion to approve Resolution #
2007-R-097. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. 2007-R-098
Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award and enter into
a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
explosives (ATF) Accelerant Detection Canine Program (ADCP) and the
City of Department for a Canine Program
Unit. The use of detection canines is needed and is necessary for determining
the cause and origin of suspect fires. Motion to approve Resolution #
2007-R-089. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. MOTIONS 26. Consideration to award a contract to Internetwork Experts, total amount of $257,551.19 for an
upgrade to the City’s Wide Area Network (WAN) data core
switch and an upgrade to the contract pricing from the State of
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract
awarded to Internetwork Experts. Funding is available in the City’s Public Property Finance Contract Obligation
($115,798.44) in the Fund ($140,000.00) and in the
Information Technology and Support Services Fund ($1,752.75). (Contingent upon approval of Final Reading
2007-O-262) Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Westnet, Inc., in the amount of
$69,488.00. The contract is for the
following services: 1. Annual maintenance $36,650.00 2. System upgrade $21,838.00 3.
On-site operator training for trouble shooting $11,000.00 Funding
is available in the 2006 PPFCO and in the General Fund
Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 28. Authorizing the issuance of a permit to the
Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association, for the installation of a banner
located across the intersection of Calton and Yeary
and at and to
require that the Streets of Laredo sign a release of liability to the City of
Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares
Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 29. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax
roll. The amounts to be adjusted for
the month of
November 2007, represent a decrease of $656.09. These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court
orders. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 30. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the
current agreement with Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company for the City’s
Dental Benefit. The current dental
rates were increased by
approximately 14.5%. This agreement
will be effective through Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the
current contract with Monumental Life Insurance Company for the retiree
Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance for one year,
effective Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 32. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Public Health Foundation Enterprises,
Inc. (PHFE, a collaboration between the Centers for disease control and
prevention (CDC) Border Infectious Disease Surveillance (BIDS) project and Sanofi Pasteur) who will directly incur all costs to support this project and the City of
Laredo epidemiologist to conduct active
surveillance, testing and training for clinical dengue and other febrile and vector borne
diseases beginning Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Consideration to amend the contract to Arcadis, $223,800.00 and deduct $111,148.00 to
provide surveys for easements along the Colonias in the Mines Road Area for
the wastewater collection system, lift station and force main system; and provide
wastewater treatment plant revisions for the Rancho Penitas West
Wastewater Treatment Plant, including Wastewater Treatment Plant permit
application, Geotechnical report and post design services. This project is funded by the North
American Development Bank (NADB) and is subject to their approval. Funding is available in the Project Transfer needs to be made from Account
#451-8311-535-9301. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Authorizing the City Manager to award a
construction contract to Ellis and Ellis, Inc., in sewer line at
Boulanger and Revenue Bond. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Authorizing the City Manager to award an amount of
$4,447,000.00 to Carollo provide for the final design and bid
phase services for the 15 MGD expansion of the Jefferson Upper Plant and the
Electrical back-up power projects, and the construction management
services for the new Disinfection Facility.
Funding is available in the 2006 & 2007 Motion to table at request by City
Manager. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36. Consideration for approval of the selection
of consultant O’Connor Science, Inc., for the Asbestos Containing authorization to negotiate a professional
services contract for each respective project on a rotation
basis. Funding is to be available from
each project account. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 37. Consideration for approval of change order
no. 3 an increase of $73,959.20 to the construction contract with Amberland Development, Ltd., Improvements from plan additional, caliche
and excavation items required to address pumping of subgrade
due to moisture and high plasticity
index of soil, backfill of water line trenches requested by
the City $689,637.20. The project is scheduled for completion by Funding
is available in the 2004 Transit C.O. – PROJ#TRSAND – Improvements Other Than Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 38. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
2 an increase of $79,120.00 to the professional services contract with Puig Rancho Viejo Drainage Improvements
Project to provide recommendations and construction design modifications for
water line improvements along FM 1472 between Funding is available in the 1999 Water
Bond Series.
Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 39. Consideration for approval of change order
no. 1 a decrease of $202,201.00 for a reduction in scope of work as
recommended by the consultant for value engineering changes to the construction contract
with Leyendecker Construction, Inc., decrease is
$2,671,799.00. Substantial completion
date for the project is Funding is available in the 2006 and
2007 Contractual of Obligation Issues – Health Lab Construction. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
40. Consideration for approval to award a
construction contract to the lowest bidder Closner Construction Company, days. Funding is available in the 2005 C.O.
Bond. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 41. Consideration for approval of change order
no. 1 a decrease of $46.50 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in
place, acceptance of the Sidewalk and ADA Ramps Improvements along blocks) approximately 1200 linear feet
of construction and approval of final payment in the amount of
$13,563.60 to ALC Construction, LLC., construction
contract amount is $72,333.50. Funding
is available in the Community Development Block Grant – 31st Action
Year. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 42. Consideration for approval to award a
professional services contract to Porras design and preparation of plans and
specifications for the Street Improvements. Funding is available in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 43. Award a professional services contract with
Arcadis-US, Inc., in the amount of $48,500.00 to provide consulting
services Laredo Street Drainage Improvement Phase 3 Project for
the City of new storm drainage system along reduce the
localized flooding. Funding is
available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond Proceeds. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 44. Consideration to approve amendments No. 1
to LNV Drainage Improvement Project for the
City of include 700 LF of RCP pipe along Street and 360 LF of concrete lined
channel south of easement. The total contract amount will be
$74,053.00 with this amendment. Funding is available in the 2007
Certificate of Obligation Bond Proceeds. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 45. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with for the purpose of accepting a
contribution in the amount of $175,000.00 from Webb County for the construction of the El
Eden Recreational Facility. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 46. Consideration for approval of change order
#1 to QRO-MEX Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Transmission existing
stub-out at of 8 extra pressure reducing valves at
Eden, Lindenwood, Broadcrest,
Bedford, McPherson and Parkway and Loop 20 and add 359 CY of Flowable Fill at Station (76+46) to (80+50) The construction contract time is
extended for an additional 120 calendar days. The revised
contract amount is $3,097,062.50. The new construction time including this change order
will be 390 calendar days. Funding is
available in the 2006 Revenue Bond. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 47. Amending a contract with Crane amount of $58,230.74 to include
additional basic engineering and surveying services required to do plans adjustments and
revisions to the project for the 24 inch Water Transmission existing
stub-out at amount to
$165,730.74. Funding is available in the 2006 Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 48. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the
2003 HOME Investment Partnership, Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) Contract with Metro Affordable Housing Corporation to
extend the deadline to expend program funds from unit town
home development, of which 20 units will be HOME assisted. Motion to table. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Cm.
Ramirez 49. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the
Library Services agreement between the City of Use” from Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 50. Consideration for approval, a service
contract with Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc., for a street
light installation and electricity service.
The City will be contracting with Medina Electric for streetlights for
lighting roadways, streets, intersections, alleys and other publicly accessible areas used
by moving vehicles within the that are
within the Cooperative’s service area.
Funding is available in the Safety Department budget. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 51. Consideration to award supply contract
number FY08-022 to the low bidder, HD Supply Waterworks, the purchase
of PVC pipe used by the day supply contract with an option to
extend the contract for an additional sixty day periods.
These materials are purchased on an as needed basis for construction and repair
projects. Funding is available in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 52. Consideration to award contract FY08-028 to
low bidder, Laredo Harley-Davidson, enforcement
motorcycles for the Police Department. Funding is available in the
Police Trust Fund budget. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 53. Consideration to amend contract FY07-134,
currently awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, total for the
purchase of additional water meters for the increase in residential and commercial
installations of water meters, the proposed amendment
would increase the current contract from $170,647.00 to $213,247.00. Funding is available in the
department’s budget. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 54. Consideration to award contract FY08-012 to
Nick Benavides, estimated amount of $65,950.00 to
remove debris from the 18 acre in the Chacon
Creek watershed. Funding is available in the Environmental
Service Department budget – Brownfield’s
Grant. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 55. Consideration to award supply contract
number FY08-023 to the low bidder, Screen Crushed Concrete Inc., for the purchase of flexible base
material Type D(crushed concrete) Grade 2 required for city
paving and construction projects. The term of this contract is for a one (1)
year period and is
subject to the availability of funds. This material will be purchased on an as needed
basis utilizing Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 56. Consideration to authorize the purchase of
one (1) custom rescue fire pumper truck in the total amount of $334,624.40 from through contract pricing from the
Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing
program. Funding for this equipment is available from 33rd
Action Year Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 57. Consideration to award contract FY07-160 to
Route Smart Technologies, optimization
software system for the improve the efficiency of
the City’s refuse collection services by optimizing the efficiency of
the City’s refuse collection services.
Funding is available in the Solid Waste fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 58. Consideration to award annual service
contract number FY08-015 to the sole bidder MO-VAC, Inc., $489,000.00 for furnishing vacuum
truck services to transport domestic, sewage, sewage
sludge, and/or sludge for the the department’s equipment
capabilities and helps control sewage overflows during emergencies. The frequency and number of hours vary
depending on the City’s need. The bid price is based on a flat
hourly rate of $91.00 and a truck washout charge rate of $100.00. Funding is available in the Water Transmission and Distribution
Divisions. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 59. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a
public fireworks display permit for the display will
be Pyrotecnico of Louisiana, LLC. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 60. Ratification of the modification of the
total amount of the engineering contract with Turner Collie and Braden approved for
the Texas Water Development Board Economically Distressed Areas Program
Colonia Projects on background information of the agenda
item, it was stated that the total engineering contract was
$1,639,383.81. The correct total is
$1,975,483.00. The engineering work has been performed
and approved by the Texas Water Development Board. In addition, a change order of
$100,000.00 was approved for Turner Collie and Braden for the project management services for
the water and wastewater portions of the Colonias project
funding by NADB for a contract total of $160,000.00. Both contracts have been
terminated effective Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 61. Consideration to award a contract to G.T.
Distributors, Inc., Austin, TX., in the total amount of $149,702.74 for the purchase
of thirty seven level IIIA protective armor vests and related equipment for the
Police Department, utilizing the BuyBoard cooperative
purchasing contract pricing. These are special armor vests used by
the Police Department’s S.W.A.T
team. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund budget and from the 2006
LETPP Special Fire Police Grant. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 62. Consideration to award an annual lawn
maintenance equipment parts/service contract number (FY08-007) to the following
bidders: 1. Jones Equipment & Turf, 2. Barbee Neuhaus, 3. Professional Turf Products, for the purpose
of OEM lawn maintenance equipment parts and service for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes discount
percentage pricing for lawn equipment parts
and services for the Fleet Department.
Parts and service will be purchased on an as needed basis and
funding is available in the Fleet Management budget. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 63. Consideration to award an annual contract
number FY08-020 to the following low bidders: 1) Beaver’s Source, 2) McCoy’s, 3) Dr. Ike’s, for the
purchase of Portland cement and concrete mix sacks. These materials will be purchased on an as needed basis by the
Recreation Departments for
construction and repairs projects. The term of this contract will be for a period of six (6) months
with an option to extend for two (2) additional six (6) month
periods. Funding is available in the respective
departmental budgets. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 64. Consideration to award contract number
FY08-013, to the low bidders: 1) Gateway Uniforms, 2) Mike’s Western Wear, 3) J. C. Twiss
Co, 4) Koncepts
Safety, for the
purchase of safety footwear for city maintenance personnel. Funding is available in the respective
departmental budgets. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 65. Consideration to authorize the purchase of: 1)
two, pothole patcher units from Bergkamp Inc., $109,924.50; 2)
two, GMC cab and chassis for the pot hole patcher
units from of Texas L.P., through contract pricing from the
Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing
program. Funding is available from 2007 certificates
of obligation bond proceeds. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XIII. STAFF REPORTS 66. A. Discussion
with possible action to consider Police Officer Ernesto Cantu’s first request for an extension of
injury leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the B. Presentation by Dan Migura, Human Resources
Director, regarding the recruitment progress of the Police Chief position and
explore the feasibility of hiring a professional
recruiter, with possible action. 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 67. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (B) to consult with attorney on
possible settlement of the case of Ruben Mendiola, Jr. et al v. City of Court of Webb County; and return to open
session for possible action. Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant
to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (B) to consult with
attorney on possible settlement of the case of Ruben Mendiola, Jr. et al v. City of Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session, Mayor Raul
Salinas announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to Moved:
Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 68. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) (A) & (B) for consultation with
the possible
settlement of Armando Rodriguez, et al. vs. City of 2006-CVQ-001878-D2; in the Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant
to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) (A) & (B) for
consultation with the litigation and possible settlement of
Armando Rodriguez, et al. vs. City of Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001878-D2; in the District of Texas, Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session, Mayor Raul Salinas
announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 69. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1)(A)&(B) for consultation with
the possible settlement of cv-00093; in the return to
open session for possible action. Motion to go into Executive Session
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1)(A)&(B) for
consultation with the litigation and possible settlement of Cause No. 5:07- cv-00093; in the Division; and return to open session
for possible action. Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session, Mayor Raul
Salinas announced that no formal action was taken. XV. RECESS AS THE Motion
to recess as the Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Mass Transit Board. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 70. Consideration to award annual contract
FY08-025 to Andy’s Auto Air and Supply, air conditioning
services for the transit system. The
term of this contract will be for a period of two
(2) years. Funding is available in the
Laredo Transit Management, Inc. operations
budget. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. RECESS AS THE Motion
to recess as the Laredo Mass Transit Board and reconvene and adjourn as the Laredo City Council. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 M2006-S-11 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions Recognition of Edna Lopez, of the Library
Department, as the December employee of the month. I.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES Appointment by Council Member Dr. Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm.
Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 II.
GENERAL COUNCIL
DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.
Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez Discussion with possible action and
presentation by Dr. Earhart regarding the
Riverbend Project. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Dr. III.
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 IV.
ADJOURNMENT Motion
to approve.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
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