CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-2001-R-11
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
APRIL 23, 2001
5:30 P.M.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.1915
acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and
west of the City of Laredo Landfill, from R-1 (Single Family Residential
District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of
the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION
OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.1915 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and west of
the City of Laredo Landfill, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective
date.
2. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.20
acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and
east of Coronado Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to M-1
(Light Manufacturing District). The Planning
and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.20 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and east of
Coronado Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
3. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1C, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch-Unit I Subdivision, located north of Jacaman Rd.
and west of Bartlett Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1C, Block 2,
Jacaman Ranch-Unit I Subdivision, located north of Jacaman Rd. and west of
Bartlett Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
4. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1B, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch-Unit I Subdivision, located north of Jacaman Rd.
and west of Saldana Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1B, Block 2,
Jacaman Ranch-Unit I Subdivision, located north of Jacaman Rd. and west of
Saldana Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
5. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
the South 93.8 ft. of Lots 7 and 8, Block 87, Eastern Division, located at 102
Rosario St., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-O (Residential-Office
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 93.8 ft.
of Lots 7 and 8, Block 87, Eastern Division, located at 102 Rosario St., from
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-O (Residential-Office District);
providing for publication and effective date.
6. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
30.81 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy.
359 and west of Bob Bullock Lp., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 30.81 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and west of
Bob Bullock Lp., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
7. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 6, Block 1088, Western Division, located at 4402 Vidaurri Ave., from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 1088,
Western Division, located at 4402 Vidaurri Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and
effective date.
8. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1, and the west varas of Lot 2, Block 48, Eastern Division, located at 201
Market St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, and the
west varas of Lot 2, Block 48, Eastern Division, located at 201 Market St.,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
9. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 7, Block 1456, Eastern Division, located at 2510 Norton St., from R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 1456,
Eastern Division, located at 2510 Norton St., from R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for
publication and effective date.
10. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 5 and 6, Block 2026, Eastern Division, located at 3220 Ligarde St., from
R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended denial of the proposed zone change, but recommended approval of
a Conditional Use Permit for a term of ten days.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6,
Block 2026, Eastern Division, located at 3220 Ligarde St., from R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
11. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
the N1/2 of Lots 7 and 8, Block 580, Eastern Division, located at 3204
McClelland Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the N1/2 of Lots 7
and 8, Block 580, Eastern Division, located at 3204 McClelland Ave., from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date.
12. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
15.34 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located south of Clark
Blvd. and east of Ejido Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
B-3 (Community Business District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone
change, but recommended approving a zone designation of B-3 (Community Business
District) for the first 175 ft. from the south R.O.W. line of Clark Blvd. and a
zone designation of R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) for the remainder
of the site.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 15.34 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located south of Clark Blvd. and east of
Ejido Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
13. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
the S 1/3 of Lot 8 and the S 1/3 of the W 1/3 of Lot 7, Block 1606, Eastern
Division, located at 2919 S. Louisiana Ave., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the S 1/3 of Lot 8
and the S 1/3 of the W 1/3 of Lot 7, Block 1606, Eastern Division, located at
2919 S. Louisiana Ave., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
14. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
1.527 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located east of
McPherson Rd. and north of San Isidro Parkway, from AG (Agricultural District)
to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.527 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of McPherson Rd. and north
of San Isidro Parkway, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
15. Public
hearing authorizing the amendment of the Special Use Permit for a mini-storage
warehouse on Lot 1, Block 1, Crown Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 602
Shiloh Dr. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the amendment to the Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the amendment of the Special Use Permit for a mini-storage warehouse on Lot 1, Block
1, Crown Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 602 Shiloh Dr.; providing for
publication and effective date.
16. Public
hearing authorizing the amendment of the Special Use Permit for a mini-storage
warehouse, on Lot 1, Block 1, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit II, located at
7611 Bartlett Ave. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the amendment to the Special Use
Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the amendment of the Special Use Permit for a mini-storage warehouse, on Lot 1,
Block 1, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit II, located at 7611 Bartlett Ave.;
providing for publication and effective date.
17. Public
hearing authorizing the temporary four (4) month extension of fixed bus route
services to Muller Memorial Blvd. serving La Bota Ranch/Indian Sunset
Subdivision and authorizing the City Manager to amend the Transit Budget by
transferring $26,000.00 from Fund 518 Transit Reserve to Fund 558 Transit
Operations to cover operational cost and salaries.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the temporary four (4) month extension of fixed bus route services to Muller
Memorial Blvd. serving La Bota Ranch/Indian Sunset Subdivision and authorizing
the City Manager to amend the Transit Budget by transferring $26,000.00 from
Fund 518 Transit Reserve to Fund 558 Transit Operations to cover operational
cost and salaries.
VIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
18. A. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Status report
on the Street Recycling Project in District IV, with possible action.
2. Discussion
with possible action on the Code Enforcement of all weeded vacant lots and
junked vehicles in District IV.
B.
Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez,
Jr.
1. Status report
on the feasibility study for the north, south San Francisco Connection at
Zacate Creek, with possible action.
2. Status report
on the request for additional information by TNRCC from the Engineering
Department, on the plans for the Eistetter Park, with possible action.
3. Status report
on the TXDOT Grant awarded to the City of Laredo for the improvements and the
beautification of the Union Pacific Bridge, (conversion to a pedestrian
bridge), at Zacate Creek, with possible action.
4. Discussion
with possible action on a problem throughout some areas of the City with
abandoned grocery carts, and requesting staff to work with businesses to
address this problem.
C. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion and
possible action for the use of San Ignacio St. as a truck route from Jefferson
St. South to Houston St.
2. Discussion and possible action on the traffic problem at Zaragoza St. and Headen Ave.
3. Status report
on the conditions of the parking lot at the former U.S. Customs Export Lot with
regards to the light fixtures, with possible action.
4. Discussion on
the make up of the Police Department (addition of police officers), with
possible action.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
IX. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
19. 2001-O-080 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances
Chapter 12, entitled Fire Protection and Prevention, by amending Section 12-2,
Fire Prevention Code-Adopted, and adopting the 2000 Edition of the
International Fire Code; Section 12-3 same amendments, by adopting four
supplementations to the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code as adopted
in Section 12-2; creating Section 12-6 Life Safety Code 101 and
Handbook-Adopted; providing for severability; publication and effective date.
X. RESOLUTIONS
20. 2001-R-049 A
resolution supporting the current configuration of the 21st Texas
Senatorial District as it has historically been a strong bipartisan district
equally representing 19 counties and communities of interest while achieving
excellence in State Government through unity of purpose and opposing the
proposed redistricting plan by Senator Jeff Wentworth, Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Redistricting.
XI. MOTIONS
21.
Consideration to authorize the City
Manager to submit a grant proposal to the Texas Department of Health for the
continuation of the Immunization Action Plan Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department in the amount of $150,000.00 for the period beginning
September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002.
XII. STAFF REPORT
22. Status report regarding the signalization
at Jacaman Road and McPherson Road, with possible action.
23. Status report regarding the location of
the COP’s Station in the downtown area, with possible action.
XIII.
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.
XIV. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT
BOARD
24. Consideration
to propose a Summer Fun Bus Pass for people ages 6-18 years old and to approve
a contract with Graphitiks, Inc. for production of materials. Graphitiks would design and print necessary
materials at no cost to the City but would solicit advertising to pay their
costs. Pass users would pay a special
fare of $19.95 per person for unlimited rides on all El Metro buses during the
months of June, July, and August of 2001.
25. 2001-RT-003 A resolution
supporting a biennium appropriation increase to small urban and rural public
transportation systems from the Texas Legislature and directing that a study be
conducted to find a permanent and adequate funding source for public
transportation in Texas.
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, April 18, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.