CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A2000-R-27
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
OCTOBER 2,
2000
5:30 P.M.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
III.ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of August
21, 2000.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
a. Appointing Patricia Vela as Lay
Representative and Guillermina Montes as Alternate Lay Representative to the
South Texas Library System for a two year term (October 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2002), in accordance with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, Rules for Administering the Library System Act, Texas
Administrative Code – Title 13 Part 1 Chapter 1, Section 1.123.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing to
amend the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, and
Refuse), Article I, Section 14-3 by adding subparagraph (h) that thereby
enables the City to assign certain households one (1) new 96-gallon roll-out
refuse collection cart, that will remain the property of the City of Laredo, at
no charge to the citizens, as part of a new service enhancement, semi-automated
collection pilot program; Establishing rates of $7.00 per month for each
additional cart requested by each household and $50.00 for replacement of carts
that are stolen, misplaced or damaged; Providing for severability, effective
date and publication.
INTRODUCTION
OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City
of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, and Refuse), Article
I, Section 14-3 by adding subparagraph (h) that thereby enables the City to
assign certain households one (1) new 96-gallon roll-out refuse collection
cart, that will remain the property of the City of Laredo, at no charge to the
citizens, as part of a new service enhancement, semi-automated collection pilot
program; Establishing rates of $7.00 per month for each additional cart
requested by each household and $50.00 for replacement of carts that are
stolen, misplaced or damaged; Providing for severability, effective date and
publication.
2. Public hearing
concerning an application by Holding Institute, Inc., amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block 200, Western
Division located at 1102 Santa Maria Ave., from R-O (Residential/Office
District) to CBD (Central Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block 200,
Western Division located at 1102 Santa Maria Ave., from R-O (Residential/Office
District) to CBD (Central Business District); providing for publication and
effective date.
3. Public
hearing concerning an application by Olga de los Santos amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 4, 6, and the S1/3 of
8, Block 947, Western Division, located at 3701 Davis St. from B-1 (Limited
Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed zone change. This is an appeal from an unfavorable recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 4, 6, and
the S1/3 of 8, Block 947, Western Division, located at 3701 Davis St. from B-1
(Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for
publication and effective date.
VIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores
1. Presentation by the Mexican Consul, Daniel
Hernandez Joseph on the functions and services of the Mexican Consulate Office
in the City of Laredo.
2. Presentation by the American Consul, Thomas
H. Armbruster on the functions and services of the American Consulate Office in
Nuevo Laredo, Tamp., Mexico.
B. Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment or employment of the City Manager and to evaluate the eleven (11) following applicants for the position:
1. Melinda Calton
2. Mir Aref Hassan
3. John F. Vidaurri
4. Juan Garza
5. Richard R. Torres
6. Peter Maldonado
7. Jesus J. Amezcua
8. Raymond H. Kendall
9. James D. Minor
10. Lazaro Dovalina
11. Lanny Lambert
(Co-sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
C.
Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion regarding amending the zoning ordinance in order to provide an application process for Conditional Use Permit, with possible action.
D.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Discussion with possible action to increase the City holidays, to match the same as Webb County.
E.
Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with possible action on changing
the traffic flow on the 1900 block of Ventura in an eastward direction.
2. Status report on the proposed parking lot in
the downtown area formerly the customs import lot, with possible action.
3. Status report on the purchasing of additional
EMS vehicles.
4. Request for financial report on the Tecolotes
contract for the 1999-2000 season, with possible action.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
5. 2000-O-216 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
used car lot on Lot 2, Block 290, Eastern Division, located at 605 Clark Blvd.;
providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Johnny Amaya)
2000-O-228
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit for
a flower shop to extend the time restriction to six (6) years on Lot 10, Block
712, Eastern Division, located at 220 S. Loring Ave.; providing for publication
and effective date. (Council Member
Louis H. Bruni) (AS AMENDED)
2000-O-229 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 14.875 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Springfield Rd. and
north of Mann Rd. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District), R-1A (Single
Family Reduced Area District), B-1R (Limited Office/Residential District) to
B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
2000-O-238 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 11 and 12,
Block 10, Crown Ridge Subdivision, Phase 5, located at 410 and 412 Northstar
Rd. from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date. (Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe
A. Guerra)
2000-O-239 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 9.0 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Monarch Dr. (proposed)
and south of Loop 20 from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
2000-O-240 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.0069 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of McPherson Rd. and south
of Jacaman Rd. from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-244 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 13.44 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Mines Rd. and south of
Flecha Ln., from AG (Agricultural District) and B-3 (Community Business
District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Council Member Jose A.
Valdez, Jr.)
2000-O-246 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 2,
Hilltop Subdivision, Phase II, located at 7302 Wagner Ct. from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for
publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.) (AS AMENDED)
2000-O-247 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.79 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located south of S.H. 359 and east of
Concord Hills Blvd. from R-1A P.U.D. (Single Family Reduced Area Planned Unit
Development) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (AS AMENDED)
2000-O-248 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.931 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located south of S.H. 359 and east of
Concord Hills Blvd. from R-1A P.U.D. (Single Family Reduced Area Planned Unit
Development) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (AS AMENDED)
2000-O-249 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of
a Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot on Lots 1 and 2, Block 294, Eastern
Division, located at 301 Clark Blvd.; providing for publication and effective
date. (Council Member Johnny Amaya) (AS AMENDED)
2000-O-250 Amending
the Ordinance passed December 15, 1981, and motion passed on September 17, 1992
thereby increasing the annual salaries of the member of the City Council from
$6,000.00 to $12,000.00 per year and the salary of the Mayor of the City of
Laredo from $18,000.00 per year to $36,000.00 per year, pursuant to Article II,
Section 2.02 of the City Charter. (City Council)
XI. RESOLUTIONS
6. 2000-R-139 A
resolution requesting that the Federal Government intercede to help all
motorist that own defective Firestone tires: that the Federal Government
provide outlets, funds, and manpower so that the owners of defective Firestone
tires are able to exchange their tires; and that the Federal Government take
appropriate measures to recover these funds through the legal system.
(Sponsored by Council Member John C. Galo)
7. 2000-R-140 A resolution accepting a donation from
Emilio Martinez consisting of an aquarium exhibit measuring 5’L x 6’H x 2’W to
be on permanent exhibit in the Lobby of the Main Laredo Public Library.
8. 2000-R-141 A resolution authorizing the City
Manager to apply for official recognition as a weed and seed site by the US
Department of Justice and to submit an application for grant funding to their
program in an effort to fund projects that contribute to public safety and enhance
community development resources in our community.
XII. MOTIONS
9.
Consideration to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a one year service agreement in the amount of
$39,935.49, with H.T.E., Inc., Lake Mary, Florida, for providing software
services and maintenance for the municipal applications residing on the City’s
computer system. The term of this
service agreement will be from October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Funds for this contract are available in the
M.I.S. Department’s budget.
10.
Consideration to
award a contract number FY01-001, to the LOW BIDDER, Human Resource
Management and Staffing, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of
$15,392.00, to provide custodial services for the airport passenger terminal
located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, said contract will hire one (1) custodian
that will be assigned to the passenger terminal. Funding is available in the Airport Fund.
11. Consideration to renew the annual preventive maintenance
contract number FY99-130, to the SOLE BIDDER, Five Star Electric Motors,
Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $17,300.00, for
preventative maintenance on thirty three, variable frequency drives. The variable frequency drives are
electronic controls that control the speed of the pumps at different water tank
locations. The original term of this
contract was for a period of one year with an option to renew for a second
year. The City is exercising the option
to renew for one additional year.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund.
12. Consideration
to award annual supply contract FY00-141, to the LOW BIDDER, Hughes
Supply Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $34,640.25, for the
purchase of PVC pipe, rubber couplings, and related materials, for use by the
Utilities Department - Wastewater operations for construction and repair
projects. Funding is available in the
Utilities Fund.
13.
Consideration for approval of change
order no. 2, for an increase amount of $29,208.00 for additional construction work
and to add 30 working days to the contract time to the construction contract
with Ramos Industries, Inc., Pasadena, Texas, for the Paseo Del Antiguo Laredo
Pedestrian Facility Project. Funding is
available in the Public Works Department - Concrete Creek Pilot Channel
Program.
14. Consideration to award a construction
contract to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount
of $61,925.00 for the Springfield Road Extension Project (from Michigan Ave. to
the east property line of Hilltop Subdivision, approximately 875 linear
feet). Funding is available in the
Capital Improvements Project - Hilltop Subdivision II.
15. Consideration
for approval of change order no. 6, an increase of $171,333.30 for additional
utility relocations requested by Texas Department of Transportation on the
Utility Relocation Project along IH-35 & Loop 20. This change order brings
the construction total to $1,193,558.30.
Funding is available in the 1999 Water Bond Issue - TxDOT Improvements.
16.
Consideration to award a bid for the
purchase of a SelfCheck Unit to 3M Library Systems, sole source provider, in
the amount of $24,100.00. Funding is
available in the New Public Library Fund.
17. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $20,671.99 with the Texas Department of Human Services for (50% of the cost) a full time Eligibility Specialist II to screen patients for Medicaid eligibility for women and children services at the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning October 17, 2000, through October 16, 2001. Funding is available in the Budget 226-6025.
18. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with the State of Texas General Services Commission on behalf of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for 447 square feet of office space at the City of Laredo Health Complex located at 2600 Cedar St. The term of the lease renewal will be from September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001. The lessee shall pay a sum in the amount of $508.70 rental fee per month, which includes the cost of utilities and janitorial services.
19.
Consideration to
authorize the payment of $15,000.00 to Laredo Community College (the designated
program fiscal agent) as matching funds for the implementation and operation of
the South Texas Community Network’s NOSOTROS Net, a collaborative
communications network designated to provide civic awareness and facilitate
access to education and information resources and further authorizing the City
Manager to execute any and all documents in support of the same. Funding is available in the
Telecommunications Budget – Professional Services Account.
20.
Consideration to authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract Renewal Agreement of a Professional Services
Contract entered into with W.D. Schock company, Inc., for the provision of
residential sound reduction services for the term of one year, in the amount of
$243,734.00 as part of the City of Laredo International Airport Noise
Compatibility Program. The Renewal
Agreement reflects the Consultant’s budgetary reduction of $109,440.00 from
last year’s $353,174.00 contract, as shown in Section VI (Compensation and
Payment) of the Contract, effective September 1, 2000 through September 1,
2001. Funding is available in the
Improvements Other than Buildings.
21. Consideration to award a contract to the LOW
and SOLE BIDDER, Twin Air Conditioning of Laredo, Texas in the amount of
$14,800.00, for the installation of air conditioning units in four homes, also
referred to as Phase 1-B, as part of the City of Laredo Residential Sound
Insulation Program, which is a component of the City of Laredo International
Airport Noise compatibility Program.
Funding is available in the Improvements Other than Buildings.
22. Consideration
to award a contract to the LOW BIDDER, Koch Corporation of Louisville,
Kentucky, in the amount of $285,429.00, for the soundproofing of nineteen
homes, also referred to as Phase 1-A.
This soundproofing is part of the City of Laredo Residential Sound
Insulation Program, which is a component of the City of Laredo International
Airport Noise Compatibility Program.
Funding is available in the Improvements Other than Buildings.
23. Consideration
to award a contract to LOWEST BIDDER,
for the construction of the Zacate Creek Skate Park for the City of
Laredo Parks and Recreation Department.
Funding is available in the Professional Services and Improvements other
than Buildings.
XIII. STAFF REPORT
24. Status
report of the Colonias Project to
include the grants received, the project scope, its timetable, and
authorizing the City Manager to proceed with a plan for possible oversizing of
the lines to accommodate future growth.
25. Discussion with possible action on the
proposed Bond Issuance for FY2000/2001 to be supported by Bridge Revenues
(CIF).
26. Discussion with possible action on the
zoning near the proposed United Independent School District’s Sports Complex.
27. Discussion, review, and possible action
regarding the hiring by the City of Laredo, of the City’s Arena Project
Management Consultant for the proposed Laredo Entertainment Center.
28. Discussion, review, and possible action
regarding the approval of Arena Ventures, L.L.C.’s hiring of Lockwood, Andrews,
and Newnam, as both the project engineer, and architect, and Sherfey
Engineering, L.L.C., as the local project engineer, and Frank Architects, as
the local project architect for the proposed Laredo Entertainment Center.
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into
executive session at any time during this public meeting, when it deems it
necessary to consult privately with its attorney about any item upon this
agenda, pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071(2) of the Texas
Government Code.
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, September 27, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.