97-R-03

CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 5:30 P.M. AGENDA A97-R-03 JANUARY 27, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. FINAL READINGS 2. 97-O-021 Ordinance amending Section 24-82-4.1 of the Laredo Land Development Code relating to permitted dimensions of on-premises free-standing signs; providing for publication and effective date; and approval of a motion to amend the Ordinance introduced on January 6, 1997 as follows: 200 square feet for the first 100 feet of street frontage plus 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage over 200 feet up to a maximum of 800 square feet. A maximum of 500 feet of additional signage may be allowed if, and only if, the sign (s) is located more than 300 feet from any adjacent public right-of-way and the sign is located more than 150 feet from any residential district. The total allowable area of on-premises signage shall be reduced by one square foot for each square foot of free-standing off-premises signage located on the same premises. (City Council) 3. 97-O-028 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a lease amendment to the lease between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Laredo Coachworks, Inc., as Lessee, dated January 6, 1992 and approved by Ordinance No. 92-O-001; said Amendment will change Lessee's name from Laredo Coachworks, Inc., to LCW Automotive Corporation; providing for effective date. (City Council) 4. 97-O-029 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a partial release of covenant (Vol. 1190 pg. 170 W.C.D.R.) for property originally platted as the Plaza, Southgate II, Units 1 and 2 (Vol. 3 page 11, W.C.P.R.) as replatted for the Southgate Subdivision Unit II-A, Phase 1, Planned Unit Development filed in Vol. 16 pgs. 69-70 W.C.P.R. (City Council) 5. 97-O-030 Granting a license to Alestra De Mexico for the use of a telecom- munications PVC conduit on Juarez Lincoln International Bridge and on city right-of-way on Iturbide Street. (City Council) 6. 97-O-034 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's Special Police Program 1996/1997 budget in the amount of $236,457.00 for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program from the U.S. Department of Justice for the first year funding of this grant for the period of October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to implement said budget. (City Council) 7. 97-O-035 Ordinance approving a contract for fiscal year 1996-97 with the Texas Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $78,916 for the HIV/AIDS counseling, testing, referral and partner elicitation/notification (CTRPE) project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; and increasing revenue line item 226-0000-323-4043 from $0 to $78,916 and expenditure line item 226-6059 from $0 to $78,916; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the contract. (City Council) 8. 97-O-036 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 1996-97 annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses required to accept the donation of $9,841 from Norwest Bank Texas, South, N.A. to purchase of four scoreboards for the new recreation centers. (City Council) V. MOTIONS 9. Amending the contract between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra for Fiscal Year 1996-1997 to provide the option to disburse payments in excess of the $9,250 allocation per quarter with cumulative payments not exceeding the original contract award of $37,000. The impetus behind this amendment is to allow a disbursement of $20,718.50, since the majority of the LPO activity occurs within the first quarter of the fiscal year. VI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 10. Presentation by Frank Carmichael, P.E., of Maxim Technologies, Inc., concerning the City's Pavement Management System. 7:00 RECESS VI. COMMUNICATIONS VII. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION 11. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and presentation. A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr. 1. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the selection of a City Manager. B. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni 1. Status report on the traffic count at the intersection of McPherson and Alta Vista with possible action. 2. Discussion and possible action on placing traffic signalization light on the intersection of McPherson and Alta Vista. 3. Discussion and possible action on installing additional lighting around B.P. Newman Elementary School. 4. Discussion and possible action on the construction of a sidewalk on the city right-of-way around B.P. Newman Elementary School. C. Request by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso 1. Discussion regarding ivestigative procedures used at the Police Department. D. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez, Jr. 1. Presentation by the Elks Lodge Organization, with possible action on a resolution supporting the return of the Elks Lodge to the City of Laredo. 2. Discussion and possible action concerning the condition of the drainage outfalls that lead into the creek in and around the Hillside area along Kentucky Avenue. 3. Status report on lighting in the Community Park area located on Martens Street, and the replacement lighting to be placed in the Hidden Meadows area, with possible action. 4. Status report on the replacement of street signs in Precinct 28 and 29. 5. Discussion and possible action concerning vacant and abandoned buildings in residential areas located in District V. E. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra 1. Status report concerning the land acquisition for a fire station site to be located in the area of the Bob Bullock Loop and Del Mar Boulevard. (Co-sponsored by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.) 2. Discussion and possible action concerning the placement of a warning beacon on Del Mar Boulevard at the St. Patricks Catholic Church. F. Requests by Councilmember Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo 1. Presentation by Irma Morales concerning cargo transfer issues in Laredo. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. Public hearing concerning the application by Sonat Exploration Company, Houston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Gas Extraction on 2.75 acres out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83, south of Masterson Road, and east of Riverside Subdivision. Known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright #7 Well. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this permit. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located West of Hwy. 83, south of Masterson Road, and east of Riverside Subdivision, known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 7 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for publication and effective date. 13. Public hearing concerning the application by Sonat Exploration Company, Houston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83 and the South Laredo Sewer Treatment Plant, known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 14 Well. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this special use permit. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83 and the South Laredo Sewer Treatment Plant, known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 14 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for publication and effective date. 14. Public hearing concerning the application by Anastacio Ramirez, amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 1/3 of Lot 7 and the east 1/3 of Lot 8, Block 1991, Eastern Division, located at 3206 Ash Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 1/3 of Lot 7 and the east 1/3 of Lot 8, Block 1991, Eastern Division, located at 3206 Ash Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 15. Public hearing concerning the application by North House, Inc., amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 25.3348 acres out of Porcion 28, Abstract 241, as described by metes and bounds, located on the southside of US 59 and immediately south of the Heritage Park Subdivision, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 25.3348 acres out of Porcion 28, Abstract 241, as described by metes and bounds, located on the southside of US 59 and immediately south of the Heritage Park Subdivision, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. 16. Public hearing concerning the application by Robert Muller, Ltd., amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 26.9405 acres out of Porcion 18, Abstract 591, as described by metes and bounds, located west of FM 1472 at the end of Killam Industrial Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 26.9405 acres out of Porcion 18, Abstract 591, as described by metes and bounds, located West of FM 1472 at the end of Killam Industrial Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. 17. Public hearing concerning the application by Pacific Southwest Bank, amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning lots 9 and 10, Block 111, Western Division, located at 817 San Dario Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning lots 9 and 10, Block 111, Western Division, located at 817 San Dario Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. IX. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 18. Approval of a contract with Greyhound Lines and it's affiliates, Turismos Rapidos and Futura, for the chartering of 16 buses (8, 4, 4 respectively) for two days (2-21-97 & amp; 2-22-97) at the estimated cost of $15,520.00, but not to exceed $17,000.00. 19. Approval of a contract between the Laredo Municipal Transit System and the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association and Jalapeno, Inc., to provide transportation services associated with the 100th Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration. X. 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M. ________________________ GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY