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CITY
OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2003-R-022 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Thank you for your consideration. I. CALL
TO ORDER II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL
CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements Invitations a.
H.E.B Feast of Sharing to be held on b.
International GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day will be
celebrated locally at Texas A&M International
University (TAMIU) with numerous exhibitors from local agencies, companies
and universities from Recognitions a. Recognizing the participants
and sponsors of Dia del b. Recognition of Herlinda
Rodriguez of the Parks and Recreation Department on her selection as October
Employee of the Month. c. Presentation of the 2004
Employee Leadership Development Class. Communiqués a.
Presentation
by United Independent School District (UISD) regarding the proposed bond
election to be held VI. APPOINTMENTS
TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 & 3, Block 889, Western
Division, located at 1101 Lafayette Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District), providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1825, Eastern Division,
located at 2201 Lyon Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval of
the extension of the previously approved Conditional Use Permit. 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 432, Eastern Division,
located at 301 W. Olive Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change. 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 667, Eastern Division,
located at 1208 E. San Pedro Street from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.73 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” located at approximately 23008 Mines
Road from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District);
providing for publication and effective date.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change. 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.198 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” located approximately east of Mines
Road and south of World Trade Center Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 1413, Eastern Division,
located at 2419 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 8.
Individual Public Hearings for the voluntary annexation of four (4) tracts of land
(Tract 1: Las Blancas Tract - 419.4591 acres, more
or less; Tract 2: Las Misiones Tract - 83.0116
acres, more or less; Tract 3: McNary and Calk Tract
- 70.42 acres, more or less; Tract 4: Zachry Tract
- 256.66 acres, more or less) totaling 829.55 acres, more or less, and the
unilateral annexation of one (1) tract of land (Tract 5: Highway 359 Tract-
622.5 acres, more or less), for a total of 1,452.05 acres, more or less, as
described in the attached tract summaries as required by Section 43.063 of
the Texas Local Government Code. 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY
2003-2004 annual budget for the following funds: Hotel-Motel Fund annual budget by
appropriating expenditures in the amount of $441,270.00 for third party
agency contract funding, Parking Meters Fund annual budget by appropriating
expenditures in the amount of $63,427.00 for the FY 2003-2004 Debt Service
payment, and Capital Improvements Fund (CIF) annual budget by appropriating
revenues and expenditures in the amount of $400,000.00 in order to fund
various capital improvement projects in each City Council district, and
authorizing the City Manager to implement such budget. 10.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance repealing Ordinance
2003-O-253 and amending Ordinance 2000-O-254, Chapter 5.5, Ambulances Article
I-In General, of the Code of Ordinances, by specifically amending Section
5.5-28 (a) and (c)(2) so as to standardize basic rates, and providing for
publication and effective date of January 1, 2004. The increase in rates are
primarily to recover from insurance carriers and were compiled from a rate
review survey of 32 cities in 11.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo
FY 2003-2004 Colonias Project Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund annual budget
by appropriating revenues in the amount of $275,213.00 from the Colonias
landowners participating in oversizing and
appropriating the transfer in an expenditure in the amount of $275,213.00 for
the construction of SH 359 work order no. 4 Water Transmission Line Extension
Project and SH 359 work order no. 1 Wastewater Trunk Line Project in the
Colonias Fund. VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 12.
A. Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano
1.
Status
report on the low water crossing road connecting B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore John C. Galo 1.
Report on all 2.
Update on the 3.
General discussion on the need for
greater enforcement of property maintenance by both citizens and the
City, with possible action. C. Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr. 1.
Detailed status report, including funding, for all parks in
District V. 2.
Status report on the 3.
Status report on the Saunders/Lafayette traffic and light study. 4.
Status report regarding possible development of locked land in
the D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1.
Discussion
with possible action on the installation of street lights on 2.
Discussion
with possible action on the repairs of the railroad crossing on 3.
Status
report on the Calle Iturbide Project. 4.
Discussion
with possible action on the parking lot by the riverbank. (Recess) (Press
Availability) IX. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 13.
Closing as a public easement that section of
the 300 block of 14.
Closing
as a public easement the North one-half section of the 2300 block of 15.
Closing as a public easement that section of
the North 346.66 feet of Naranjo Avenue between
Pappas and the North property line of Block 32-A as per the Laredo 16.
Closing
as a public easement that section of 17.
Amending
Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or
Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of 18.
Amending Section 28-100 of the Code of Ordinances which makes it
unlawful to use public property for private commercial purposes, in order to
increase the penalty for a violation of the section from two hundred dollars
to five hundred dollars; and providing for publication and effective date. X. FINAL
19.
2003-O-282
Amending the City of 2003-O-283
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 2003-O-284
Authorizing the City Manager to accept a reimbursement from the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the amount of $10,720.00 for
overtime expenses and amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget
in the amount of $10,720.00 to fund the Laredo Joint Terrorism Task Force
(JTTF). The Laredo Police Department
will assign one police investigator to the task force. Reimbursement of overtime expenses will
commence on 2003-O-285
Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry Permit to
the United States of America in the area encompassed by the following
City-owned blocks, for use as a work area for environmental exploration and
survey, Southward and Eastward up to Tilden Avenue, including any public
right-of-way abutting said blocks and any river vega
land. Said blocks being delineated on attached copy of City Plat: all of
Blocks 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 57, 68, 414, 415, 416, 425, 450-A 629, 630, 644,
645, 658, 659, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 680, 708, 708-B & 724; all
being situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas;
and providing for an effective date. XI. RESOLUTIONS 20.
2003-R-142 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.007 of an acre (310.625 sq. ft.) parcel of land, and a
0.007 of an acre (310.625 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as perpetual easements,
from Mandel Family Enterprises, for the Iturbide Street Urban Mall
Project. Said parcels of land being
out of the West 22.50 feet of 21.
2003-R-143 Accepting the donation of the “Surface Only” of a 0.002 of an
acre (105.390 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a perpetual easement, from Laredo
Coin & Gift, Inc., for the Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project. Said parcel of land being out of the West
26.71 feet of 22.
2003-R-144 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.005 of an acre (221.804 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from Norton Stores, Inc., for the Iturbide Street Urban
Mall Project. Said parcel of land
being out of 23.
2003-R-145 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.008 of an acre (327.711 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from Natan Bar-Yadin, for the Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project. Said parcel of land being out of 24.
2003-R-146 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.005 of an acre (221.804 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from the George A. Talamas
Family Limited, Partnership, for the Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project. Said parcel of land being out of 25.
2003-R-147 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.006 of an acre (246.626 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from The Estate of Goldie Shaffer, for the Iturbide
Street Urban Mall Project. Said parcel
of land being out of 26.
2003-R-148 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.006 of an acre (253.861 sq. ft.) parcel of land, and a
0.002 of an acre (93.959 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as perpetual easements,
from Yu-Ting Chiang, for the Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project. Said parcels of land being out of 27.
2003-R-149 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.006 of an acre (256.346 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from In Bok Yi, for the
Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project.
Said parcel of land being out of 28.
2003-R-150 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.012 of an acre (537.950 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as a
perpetual easement, from Minnie Dora Bunn Haynes, for the Iturbide Street
Urban Mall Project. Said parcel of
land being out of Lots 7 & 8, Block 37, Western Division, City of 29.
2003-R-151 Accepting the donation of the
“Surface Only” of a 0.005 of an acre (214.212 sq. ft.) parcel of land, and a
0.003 (111.772 sq. ft.) parcel of land, as perpetual easements, from Burco Realty Comapny, for the
Iturbide Street Urban Mall Project. Said
parcels of land being out of 30.
2003-R-152 Resolution of the City of Laredo suspending the effective date
of AEP Texas Central Company’s requested rate changes to permit the city time
to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation
with other cities within AEP Texas Central Company’s service territory;
authorizing intervention in the proceeding at the Public Utility Commission;
requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses; requiring notice of
this resolution to the company. 31.
2003-R-153 Expressing the concern
of the City Council as to how the implementation of the United States Visitor
and Immigration Status Indicator Program (US-VISIT) might adversely impact
the City of Laredo, Texas, and directing the 32.
2003-R-154 Confirming the
appointment of representatives from the City of 33.
2003-R-155 Supporting and participating in the South Texas Development
Council; and authorizing payment of $36,315.20 for City’s membership
assessment for the period covering XII. MOTIONS 34.
Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute renewal
contracts for legislative consultant services provided to City of A.
McWilliams & Associates for
a twelve month period beginning October 1, 2003 and ending September 30,
2004, at a rate of $3,500.00 per month and no out-of-pocket expenses. B.
Baker Botts
L.L.P. for a twelve month period beginning October 1, 2003 and ending
September 30, 2004, at a rate of $4,000.00 per month and out-of-pocket
expenses not to exceed $5,000.00. C.
Mario A. Martinez for an eleven
month period beginning November 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004
(previous contract ended 10/31/2003), at a rate of $3,500.00 per month and
out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $5,000.00. D.
Raul G. Liendo, d.b.a Tejas Consulting, for a
nine month period beginning January 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2004, at
a rate of $1,500.00 per month and out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed
$2,000.00. Funding is available in the
General Fund budget for FY 03-04. 35.
Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to
Cutler-Gallaway Services, Inc., San Antonio, Texas,
for an amount not to exceed $82,985.00 for design and preparation of plans
and specifications for the Los Obispos Housing Project (approximately 26
units) including a $7,500.00 allowance for subsurface exploration work. Funding is available in the Los Obispos
Housing Project. 36.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 3 an increase of
$113,928.25 to the construction contract with Price Construction, Inc., 37.
Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to Freese and Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $88,494.00 for design and preparation of plans and
specifications for the Laredo International 38.
Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to Freese and Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $35,876.00 for design and preparation of plans and
specifications for the Laredo International 39.
Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to
the sole bidder, Zertuche Construction, Laredo, Texas, for the Laredo
International 40.
Consideration to award a construction contract to Ramos
Industries, Inc., Pasadena, Texas, in the bid amount of $651,710.00 for
taxiway G for the Laredo International 41.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 1 an increase of
$6,162.00 to the construction contract with Gilmar
Construction, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project
No. 22 (30 blocks) for additional concrete sidewalk and concrete header wall
to prevent erosion on City’s right-of-way to be constructed on the 2200 block
of San Eduardo and 2700 block of McPherson.
Funding is available in the District IV Discretionary Funds. 42.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 1 an increase of
$850.00 to the construction contract with Triple A Concrete, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 24 (30 blocks) for
additional concrete header curb to prevent erosion to be constructed at 303
W. Travis Street and to add five (5) working days to the construction
contract time. Funding is available in
the District V Discretionary Funds. 43.
Consideration to award contract FY04-015 to the sole bidder,
Little Tikes Commercial, 44.
Authorizing the award of 2003 HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) set aside funds in the amount of $218,104.00 to the Azteca Economic
Development and Preservation Corporation (AZTECA), and further authorizing
the City Manager to enter into contract with AZTECA for the same. A sole, viable proposal was submitted by
Azteca to construct a 6-unit multi-family rental low-income housing complex
within the Azteca neighborhood. 45.
Consideration to ratify payment for invoices prior to October
2003 in the amount of $25,350.00 and award a professional service contract to
DNA Reference Lab, San Antonio, Texas, for an estimated annual amount of
$100,000.00 for criminal investigation laboratory services for the Laredo Police
Department on an as needed basis.
Services include DNA, firearm comparison analysis, serology, and other
services required for criminal investigations. 46.
Consideration to authorize the City Manager to sign an
Interlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Service and Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP) Equipment between the South Texas Development Council (STDC) and the
City of Laredo as it relates to the planning, development, operation and
provision of 9-1-1 service, the use of 9-1-1 funds, and adherence to applicable
law for a period of no more than six months ending February 29, 2004. 47.
Authorizing the City Manager to continue using the Webb County
Jail to incarcerate prisoners that are arrested for Class C misdemeanor
violations, and to pay 48.
Consideration to award contract number FY04-014 in the estimated
annual amount of $50,000.00 for the purchase of paper for copiers and
printers from the sole bidder, Executive Office Supply, 49.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with
Integrated Payment Systems (Western Union Convention Pay Service) to automate
the pay station activity used to collect water utility payments. With this automation, funds and data will
be electronically transmitted and processed, thus improving on the efficiency
and accuracy of this activity. 50.
Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amount to be adjusted for the month of
October 2003, represents an increase in levy of
$8,444.56. These adjustments are
determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 51.
Refund of property tax to the following taxpayers and companies: a.
A refund in the amount of $702.96 payable to Veronica Ramirez
due to double payment. Account#
909-00004-580. b.
A refund in the amount of $978.68 payable to Citifinancial
Mortgage due an erroneous payment by the mortgage company. Account 968-00015-235. 52.
Consideration for approval of amendment no. 3 an increase of
$14,500.00 to the professional services contract with Rosin Group, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, for the Zacate Creek Linear Park, Phase III, IV & V-scope
of work II, for additional design of a low water crossing/pedestrian bridge
across Zacate Creek upstream from the Rio Grande River. Funding is available in the CDBG Zacate
Creek Park Phase III, IV & V-28th Action Year-2002 Grant. XIII. STAFF
REPORTS 53.
a.
Update report on the status of the Colonias Project. b.
Presentation by consultant Tetra Tech, Inc. for the three police
substations. 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 54.
Request for
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss with 55.
Request for
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss with XV. RECESS AS THE 56.
Consideration to reject all bids received for the purchase of five
mini vans with an XVI. RECESS AS THE XVII. ADJOURNMENT This notice was
posted at the Municipal Government Offices,
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