AGENDA
A97-R-29 AUGUST 25, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a partial release of covenant
for the Southgate Subdivision, Unit II-A, Phase II Planned Unit
Development. This release will allow the developer to proceed with
the sale of lots in this development.
V. FINAL READINGS
3. 97-O-189 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Dynair
CFE Services, Inc., for approximately 416 square feet
constituting Building #168.
1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing May 1, 1997 and
ending April 30, 1998 and be extended for one (1) year
ending April 30, 1999.
2. Monthly rent shall be $425.00 and will be adjusted
annually during the primary and extension term of this
lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Previous monthly rent was $369.51. Leased premises are
used for air freight operations. (City Council)
4. 97-O-190 Closing as a public easement a 513.1 square foot parcel of
land, more or less, out of the 1000 Block of Baltimore
Street between Flores and San Agustin Avenues and the 3500
Block of Flores Avenue between Baltimore and Lafayette
Streets, said parcel of land being encroached by the
improvements of the abutting property being Lot 2, Block
901, Western Division, being more particularly described by
metes and bounds, and authorizing the sale of the "surface
only" of said parcel of land at the adjusted fair market
value of $1,026.20, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee
simple title to Victor Alvarez and wife Sara A. Alvarez and
Irene R. Sanchez, a single woman. (City Council)
5. 97-O-191 Closing as a public easement a 465.28 square foot parcel of
land, more or less, out of the 1800 Block of Logan Avenue
between Guerrero and Lane Streets, said parcel of land being
encroached by the improvements of the abutting property
being Lot 7, Block 250, Eastern Division, being more
particularly described by metes and bounds, and authorizing
the sale of the "surface only" of said parcel of land at the
adjusted fair market value of $697.92, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectively convey fee simple title to Adelina de Leon and
Virginia A. Gonzalez. (City Council)
6. 97-O-192 Authorizing the establishment of a limited-time deferred
payment plan for delinquent customers of the utilities
department who declare themselves willing but unable to pay
the full balance on their account, citing hardship, or
extraordinary circumstances.
(Joe A. Guerra)
7. 97-O-193 Authorizing the Utilities Department to refuse service to
individuals or business entities who owe prior balances for
services received and who attempt to open an account under a
different name or location for the purpose of avoiding
payment of said rendered services; providing for effective
date and publication. (Joe A. Guerra)
8. 97-O-194 Ordinance amending the Capital Grant TX-90-X374 budget line
item Bus Purchases; from $900,000.00 to $983,481.00;
appropriating unused FY 95-96 federal operating funds in the
amount of $66,785.00 and applying previously appropriated
transit sales tax funds for bus purchases, in the amount of
$16,696.00, to serve as the 20% match. (City Council)
VI. RESOLUTIONS
9. 97-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to submit
a grant application to the Texas Preservation Trust Fund of
the Texas Historical Commission in the amount of $66,666.00;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents.
VII. MOTIONS
10. Authorizing the City Manager to request proposals for engineering
and/or planning of projects to be funded through the 23rd Action Year
(AY) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in anticipation of
funding to be made available October 1, 1997 by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Proposals will be sought for the
following projects:
1. Gallagher Street Improvements
2. Zacate Creek Beautification Project
3. Sidewalk Program
4. Tinaja/Chacon Pilot Channel, Phase I
5. Paving Project 61 Engineering
6. El Portal Riverfront Feasibility Study
11. Approval of construction plans and specifications and authorization to
advertise for bids for the Laredo Health Department Canopy for
Perimeter of W.I.C. Building located at 2600 Cedar Avenue with
tentative award September 22, 1997. Funding is available in the
Capital Improvement Fund Health Department Canopy Account.
12. Approval of the construction plans and specifications and
authorization to advertise for bids for the Azteca Neighborhood Park
and Parking Lot Improvements with tentative award on September 22,
1997. Funding is available in community development CDBG Azteca Park.
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
13. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal to the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) to reimburse the City Airport Fund a
monthly amount of $18,962.25 or $227,547.00 for FY 1997/98 for air
traffic control services at Laredo International Airport. Air traffic
control services for FY 1997/98 are budgeted at $280,000.00. FAA
funding represents approximately 81 percent of the total cost to
operate the air traffic control tower.
14. Request the City Council Adhoc Committee to select a date to meet with
staff to discuss and recommend
a possible pay plan revision for fiscal year 1997/98.
15. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code, to deliberate a proposed exchange of land
between the United States Federal Government and the City of Laredo,
for the local United States Federal Courthouse Building being
described as All of Block 140, Western Division, and located at 1300
Matamoros, for that section of the 1000 Block of Salinas Avenue
between Washington and Victoria Streets.
16. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate land acquisition relating to the
Laredo Northwest International Bridge (4th Bridge) to be located on
Farm Road 1472.
17. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the possible acquisition of
property at the northwest and southwest corners of FM 3464 and IH-35.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Recognizing the hard work and dedication the following individuals
provided to the City of Laredo in the development of the City's
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Ordinance:
1. Prof. Monica Schurtman
Immigration and Human Rights Clinic
St. Mary's University School of Law
2. Phillip Doyle
Student Attorney
St. Mary's University School of Law
3. Fr. John Moder
President
St. Mary's University
4. Barbara Aldave
Dean, School of Law
St. Mary's University
5. Frank Cardenas
HazMat Inspector
X. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
18. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.
1. Nominating:
Pete Saenz
Arturo Santos
Rene Herrera
Jose Lara
Bobbie Martinez
to the Laredo Affordable Housing Board.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Public hearing concerning the application by Manuel Vera and Son
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand and gravel
sales/storage, on Lot 7, Block 2003, South Laredo Industrial Park,
located at 2010 Rotary Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand an
gravel sales/storage, on Lot 7, Block 2003, South Laredo Industrial
Park, located at 2010 Rotary Street; providing for publication and
effective date.
20. Public hearing concerning the application by Daniel Garcia amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2
and 3, Block 204, Eastern Division, located at 1502 S. Zapata Hwy.,
from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 204, Eastern Division, located at 1502
S. Zapata Hwy., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
21. Public hearing concerning the application by Jose De Jesus Raygoza
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 6, Block 1597, Eastern Division, located at 2606 Cross Street,
from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 6, Block 1597, Eastern Division, located at 2606 Cross
Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District).
22. Public hearing concerning the application by Elodia Chapa amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block
1750, Eastern Division, located at 2919 Cross Street, from R-2 (Multi-
Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 4, Block 1750, Eastern Division, located at 2919 Cross
Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District).
23. Public hearing concerning the application by Reno Sand and Gravel,
Irma Garcia authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand
an gravel sales/storage, on Lot 1, Block 1, Northeast Complex, located
at 1319 Muller Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand an
gravel sales/storage, on Lot 1, Block 1, Northeast Complex, located at
1319 Muller Road; providing for publication and effective date.
24. Public hearing concerning the application by Adolfo Gonzalez, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7
and 8, Block 697, Eastern Division, located at 1219 Chihuahua Street,
from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 697, Eastern Division, located at 1219
Chihuahua Street, from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-1
(Limited Business District). Providing for publication and effective
date.
25. Public hearing concerning the application by Myrna I. Sanchez,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
all of Block 53, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5400
Springfield Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning all of Block 53, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5400
Springfield Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District). Providing for publication and
effective date. 26. Public hearing concerning the application by Jose
De Hoyos, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 1067, Western Division, located at 1020
Tacuba Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 1067, Western Division, located at 1020
Tacuba Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District). Providing for publication and effective date.
27. Public hearing amending Section 24.77.1 of the Laredo Development Code
relating to permitted lot dimensions in certain districts, decreasing
the allowable lot area in the R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District) from 4500 square feet to 3700 square feet, reduce the
frontage requirement for R-1A from 42 feet to 37 feet, deleting lot
depth requirements in AG, R-1, R-1A, R-2, RS, R-O, and B-1 districts,
providing minimum lot area requirements for lots intended for non-
service oriented uses such as communication towers and off-premise
signs, and providing for the staggering of side lot lines in R-1, R-
1A, R-1MH, R-2, R-3, and R-0 developments; providing for publication
and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24.77.1 of the Laredo Development Code
relating to permitted lot dimensions in certain districts, decreasing
the allowable lot area in the R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District) from 4500 square feet to 3700 square feet, reduce the
frontage requirement for R-1A from 42 feet to 37 feet, deleting lot
depth requirements in AG, R-1, R-1A, R-2, RS, R-O, and B-1 districts,
providing minimum lot area requirements for lots intended for non-
service oriented uses such as communication towers and off-premise
signs, and providing for the staggering of side lot lines in R-1, R-
1A, R-1MH, R-2, R-3, and R-0 developments; providing for publication
and effective date.
28. Public hearing concerning the application by East House Properties,
Danny Wyers amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 1.8117 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located on the west side of Remington Drive, south of US 59, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) and B-3 (Community Business
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) Planned Unit
Development. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval
of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 1.8117 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located on the west side of Remington Drive, south of US 59, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) and B-3 (Community Business
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) Planned Unit
Development; providing for publication and effective date.
29. Public hearing concerning the application by N.W. House Ltd., Steve
Snow, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 12.5 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
south of Killam Industrial Boulevard, west of FM 1472, from R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced
Area District) Planned Unit Development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 12.5 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
south of Killam Industrial Boulevard, west of FM1472, from R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced
Area District), Planned Unit Development. Providing for publication
and effective date.
30. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's FY 1996-97 budget by
transferring $485,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement
Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to amend budget for proposed FY
97-98 projects that can be funded in the current fiscal year through
line-item savings. publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 1996-97 budget by
transferring $485,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement
Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to amend budget for proposed FY
97-98 projects that can be funded in the current fiscal year through
line-item savings.
31. Public hearing for setting a tax rate of $0.53993 with a maintenance
and operation rate of $.336788 and an interest and sinking fund rate
of $.203142 and a motion to set a date of September 2, 1997 for
adoption of the 1997 tax rate.
XII. 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, AUGUST 22, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY