CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A-98-R-13 MARCH 2, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
2. Establishing a 15% penalty on delinquent tax accounts as of July 1,
1998, to defray cost of collection pursuant to Section 33.07(a) of the
Property Tax Code.
V. FINAL READINGS
3. 98-O-045 Amending Chapter 21 Offense and Miscellaneous provisions,
Article V. Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances to the
City of Laredo. (City Council)
4. 98-O-059 Amend the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $31,845.00, for direct operating expenses for a
Multi-Agency Financial Disruption Task Force for the period
of July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998. (City Council)
5. 98-O-066 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Export
Storage Co., Incorporated, for the sale of the "Surface
Only" at it's fair market value, of certain City properties
described as Parcel "A" consisting of 13,890 square feet
(55.55' x 250') out of that former section of the 1900 block
of Garden Street between the west right-of-way line of Santa
Rita Avenue and the east right-of-way line of Vidaurri
Avenue and being bounded on the north by Block 557, W.D.
and on the south by Block 550, W.D. and Parcel "B"
consisting of 13,890 square feet (55.56' x 250') out of the
former section of the 1900 block of Constantinople Street
between the west right-of-way line of Santa Rita Avenue and
the east right-of-way line of Vidaurri Avenue, being bounded
on the north by Block 562, W.D. on the south by Block 557,
W.D. situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas, and hereby approving the submitted
Improvement Plan and which is in compliance with Section 10
of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook as approved per
Resolution No. 97-R-140; and providing for an effective
date. (City Council)
6. 98-O-067 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between
the City of Laredo Utilities Department, as Seller and the
City of Laredo General Fund, as Buyer, to purchase the
leasehold interest from the Utilities Department consisting
of an office building and improvements located at 4002
Bartlett at the Laredo International Airport. The purchase
price is $400,000.00, being the appraised fair market value
of the building and improvements. (City Council)
7. 98-O-068 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the
City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor and the City of
Laredo General Fund, as Lessee, for two tracts of land
containing approximately 8.973 acres, consisting of 6.597
acres out of Block No. 30 and 2.376 acres out of Block No.
22, recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb
County, said property is located at the Laredo International
Airport.
1. Lease term is for twenty five (25) years plus one 15 year
renewal option.
2. The initial monthly rent shall be $3,908.67 plus annual
CPI rent adjustments and to include rent adjustments
based on fair market appraisal at each 10 year
anniversary period. (City Council) (As Amended)
8. 98-O-069 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the
City of Laredo General Fund, as Lessor and the University of
Texas Board of Texas Board of Regents for use and benefit of
the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
as Lessee, for two tracts of land containing approximately
8.973 acres, consisting of 6.597 acres out of Block No. 30
and 2.376 acres out of Block No. 22, recorded in Volume 5,
Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, said property is
located at the Laredo International Airport.
1. Lease term is for twenty five (25) years plus one 15
year renewal option.
2. The monthly rent during the term of the lease agreement
and during any option to renew shall be $10.00 per year.
The City hereby declares the establishment and construction
of a localized medical education and research campus is
sufficient consideration for this lease. (City Council) (As
Amended)
9. 98-O-070 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 7.72 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located on State Highway 359, also known as
TransTexas Gas Corporation, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District).
(Jose R. Perez)
10. 98-O-071 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 5.122 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located at the 6300 Block of US 59, from AG
(Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced
Area District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured
Housing District). (Louis H. Bruni)
11. 98-O-072 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 0.997 acres, located at the 6400 Block of U.S.
Highway 59, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3
(Community Business District), and authorizing the issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit for manufactured housing sales
on said site; providing for publication and effective date.
(Louis H. Bruni)
12. 98-O-073 Amending City of Laredo Ordinance No. 96-O-097 which
authorized the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a
Mobile Home Park on 24.5 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds located on Hwy 59, also known as Casa Del
Sol Mobile Home Park, by revising the site plan. (Louis H.
Bruni)
13. 98-O-074 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 470, Eastern Division,
located at 4217 Marcella Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
(Eliseo Valdez Jr.)
14. 98-O-075 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 1997-98 General Fund by
appropriating $400,000.00, from fund balance to be
transferred to the Water Fund and appropriating said
balance in the Water Fund revenues and expenses.
(City Council)
VI. RESOLUTIONS
15. 98-R-039 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$356,086.00, for funding personnel and supplies for the
Multi-Agency Financial Disruption Task Force for the period
beginning January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
16. 98-R-041 Rescinding Resolution No. 97-R-117 by which the City of
Laredo accepted the donation of a two-acre tract of land
from Mr. Blackstone Dilworth, Jr., Mr. J.B. "Scott"
Dilworth III, and Ms. Diane Dilworth Gates, for the
construction of a fire station on North McPherson Road at
its intersection with Grand Central Boulevard, and accepting
the donation of an alternative two-acre tract from the
above-mentioned members of the Dilworth family for same fire
station construction. Said alternative tract being 2.000
acres of land situated in Porcion 20 and the northeast part
of Survey Number 2415, School File 14283, Webb County,
Texas; being more particularly described by metes and bounds
as follows:
Being 2.000 acres of land situated in porcion 20 and the
northeast part of survey number 2415, School File 14283,
Webb County, Texas, being a portion of that certain larger
tract containing 2,307.1165 acres (called 2,389.5) and known
as "San Isidro Ranch" conveyed to Blackstone Dilworth, Jr.,
J.B. "Scott" Dilworth III, and Diane Dilworth Gates, by deed
recorded in Volume 1395, page 085, of the Deed Records of
said County.
VII. MOTIONS
17. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for the following:
a) Vehicle Lease - Police Department
b) Vibratory Trench Compactors - Utilities Department
c) Dedicated Groundwater Monitoring and Pumping System for the City
Landfill
d) Request for Proposal - Automated Telephone Customer Information
System - Utility Billing Division
e) Cargo Van - Traffic Safety Department f) Equipment rental - 2-
scrapers, 1-water wagon, 1-sheepfoot compactor-Public Works
Department, Father McNaboe Park construction project.
A tentative award date is scheduled for April 6, 1998.
18. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for
bids for Cells 9 and 10 at the City of Laredo Landfill to include
construction of an approximately seven (7) acre composite landfill
liner for Type I Cells 9 and 10 with tentative award on April 6, 1998.
Funding is available in the Landfill Advertising.
19. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consulting engineering services for an automated leachate collection
system at the City of Laredo Type I Landfill located on Highway 359
which is to include surveying, engineering design, specifications for
pumps, sensors, control panels, other system components and storage
facility, preparation of specifications construction plans, cost
estimates, and construction management as required for compliance with
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Subtitle D
Requirements of 30 TAC 330 Municipal Solid Waste Regulations. Funding
is available in the Landfill Fund Advertising.
20. Authorizing the City Manager to solicit proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to develop a "Guidance Manual" to compliment
the existing HazMat ordinance, as required by the HazMat Education and
Enforcement Grant on a fast track basis.
21. Authorizing the City Manager to solicit proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to develop a NPDES (National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
for the City of Laredo Type I Landfill located on Highway 359 with the
option to investigate the requirements of similar services for all
other closed landfills. The scope of work shall include developing a
drainage master plan, implementing best management practices,
monitoring and sampling plan as required for compliance with the 40
CFR 122.26.
22. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Royal Treat Carwash, Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $26,000.00, for furnishing car wash
services for the City's automotive fleet. Bids were requested on car
wash service with and without inside vacuum. The total bid pricing is
approximately the same as the previous contract period. All services
are secured on an as need basis.
23. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, UEC Equipment Co., Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, in the amount of $97,504.00, for the purchase of two 1/2 ton
trucks with an aerial device. One will be assigned to the Traffic
Safety Department and the other to the Parks and Recreation
Department. This equipment will be delivered within one hundred and
twenty days. A total of five bids were received for this purchase.
Funding is available from certificate of obligation proceeds.
24. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, Accu-Rite
Roofing, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $15,995.00, for roof
repairs needed at the Jefferson Street Water Treatment plant. The City
received three bids for this contract. The repairs will be completed
with two weeks after award of contract. Funding is available in the
department's operation budget.
The City did receive a lower bid from Flores Roofing, Laredo, Texas,
however this vendor is in arrears in City taxes and cannot be
considered for this contract work.
25. Award of contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, Laidlaw Environmental
Services, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $50,625.80, for
coordinating two events in the year 1998 for the collection,
processing, packing, transporting and proper disposal of household
hazardous waste as part of the city's Household Hazardous Waste
Collection and Proper Disposal Program. The cost of disposal is the
same as that of the previous years.
26. Award of contracts to the LOW BIDDERS, Laredo Diesel, Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $59,613.00, for the purchase of one 12 cubic yard
dump truck for the Public Works Department and Power Equipment
International, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of
$42,024.00, for the purchase of one 6 cubic yard dump truck for the
Parks and Recreation Department. These trucks will be delivered within
one hundred and twenty days.
27. Award of contracts to the LOW BIDDERS, U.S. Filter Distribution Group,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $212,267.00, for the
purchase of PVC pipe, and Municipal Pipe and Fabricating Company,
Mission, Texas, in the estimated amount of $124,423.00, for the
purchase of PVC and ductile iron pipe. These materials are purchased
on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department - Water Operations
for construction and repair projects. The bid pricing is
approximately 34% higher than the previous contract. 28. Award of
three (3) engineering contracts, for surveying, design and preparation of
plans and specifications for the FY 97-98 as follows:
1. Tinaja/Chacon Pilot Channel Improvements Phase I to Porras
Engineering for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00.
2. Construction of Sidewalks and Handicap Ramps on School approaches
and other streets located within the Community Development target
areas to WSBC Civil Engineers for an amount not to exceed
$69,466.65.
3. El Portal Riverfront Feasibility Study to Frank Architects/Sherfey
Engineering Company for an amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
Funding is available in: 1) Community Development CDBG Tinaja/Chacon
Pilot Channel; 2) Community Development CDBG Sidewalk and 3) Community
Development CDBG El Portal Riverfront Study.
29. Approval of amendment no. 1 an increase of $3,818.34, to the original
contract of $15,320.04, to Jones Environmental Drilling, Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas, for Installation/Construction of an additional
Groundwater Monitoring Well at the City's Municipal Landfill in
compliance with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC)
Chapter 330 Subchapter I (Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring) and
Subchapter J (Closure). The original amount of wells was 4 and with
this amendment the total amount of wells will be 5.
This amendment brings the total to $19,138.38.
30. Approval to reject the two bids received for the Laredo Independent
School District (LISD) Ochoa-Sanchez Park located at Locust Street and
Monterrey Avenue, and re-bid the project. This a City of Laredo/LISD
Project with funding available from Community Development CDBG Ochoa-
Elementary Park.
31. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with
the County of Webb, Head Start Program, on behalf of the City of
Laredo Health Department for health services and disease prevention
activities to be provided through the WIC Program and the Health
Protective Services Division for the period beginning September 1,
1997, through August 31, 1998.
32. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas
Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, for the purpose of
providing on-line computer services through the City of Laredo Health
Department's Vital Statistics Division.
33. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Section 2.7 of the Catholic
Social Services' of Laredo, Inc. (CSSL) contract for funding to
administer the City's Fiscal Year 1997-1998 General Fund Welfare
Assistance Program retroactively to October 1, 1997.
34. Approval of the revised plan for the construction of the Father
Charles McNaboe Recreational Complex and authorization for staff to
proceed with project construction. Funding is available in the Capital
Improvement Fund.
35. Informing Council of the results of the bids for the relocation of
utilities on Hwy. 59; awarding the contract to the sole responsible
bidder, Price Construction, in the amount of $610,827.00.
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
36. Presentation and possible action on a motion by the Telecommunications
Commission recommending to City Council that the City petition the
Attorney General to file a class action lawsuit against payless
communications.
37. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan and financial
application.
38. Status reports regarding the implementation of the City of Laredo FAR
PART 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program and installation of the
Terminal Automated Radar Display Information System (TARDIS).
39. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071(1)(B), to discuss settlement offer of pending
litigation in the case of City of Laredo vs. Maghna Corporation dba
Executive House Hotel, Cause No. 97CVQ00172-D1, 49th District Court,
Webb County and return to open session for possible action.
7:00 RECESS
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
X. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
40. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the placement of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Milmo and Saunders Streets.
2. Status report regarding the widening and storm drainage improvements
to Cherry Hill Drive between Calton Road and Bustamante Street.
3. Status report regarding the paving of the 3300 Block of Lane, and the
resurfacing the 1600, 1700, and 1800 Blocks of Milmo with possible
action.
4. Discussion and possible action on the sidewalk improvements to the
Montgomery India Project with funding available from cost saving from
said project.
B. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. Casso
1. Discussion and possible action regarding Tree City USA and the tree
maintenance program.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the recent personnel re-
assignments.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding a land use agreement with
Webb County for the donation of County owned land by the old detention
center for the construction of the City of Laredo Fire Training
Facility.
C. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez Jr.
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the inclusion of West Olive
Street to Cutler Repaving Contract.
2. Status report regarding the 5% pay increase for city employees, with
possible action.
3. Status report regarding the Speed Hump Pilot Program being development
by staff with possible action.
D. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Presentation by the South Texas International Summit Committee
recognizing the support and efforts of City Staff during the 1st
Annual South Texas International Youth Summit.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
41. Public hearing approving the amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget in the amount of $235,954.00, in
additional funds for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) of the City
of Laredo Health Department for the period September 1, 1997, through
August 31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approving the amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $235,954.00, in additional funds
for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998.
42. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by
creating Article IX of Chapter 21, titled "Noise Nuisances," thereby
establishing an article regulating excessive noise, declaring noise
nuisances and providing for a penalty thereof; deleting subsection 21-
17(5) concerning general nuisances which having been incorporated into
Article IX.; deleting Chapter 28, Article IV. titled Sound
Amplification Devices, which having been incorporated into Article IX.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by creating Article IX
of Chapter 21, titled "Noise Nuisances," thereby establishing an
article regulating excessive noise, declaring noise nuisances and
providing for a penalty thereof; deleting subsection 21-17(5)
concerning general nuisances which having been incorporated into
Article IX.; deleting Chapter 28, Article IV. titled Sound
Amplification Devices, which having been incorporated into Article IX;
providing for an effective date and publication.
43. Public hearing amending Section 24.82 of the Laredo Land Development
Code by allowing for the use of temporary signage along US and State
Highways during times of reconstruction on those highways. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the amendment.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 24.82 of the Laredo Land Development Code by allowing
for the use of temporary signage along US and State Highways during
times of reconstruction on those highways; providing for publication
and effective date.
44. Public hearing amending ordinance 96-O-198 of the code of ordinances
of the City of Laredo to permit two-way traffic northbound and
southbound on the 100 to 300 blocks of San Pablo Avenue on a three (3)
block segment between Iturbide and Water Streets; and authorizing the
City Manager to take the necessary steps to enforce this ordinance and
for providing publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending ordinance 96-O-198 of the code of ordinances of the City of
Laredo to permit two-way traffic northbound and southbound on the 100
to 300 blocks of San Pablo Avenue on a three (3) block segment between
Iturbide and Water Streets and authorizing the City Manager to take
the necessary steps to enforce this ordinance and for providing
publication and effective date.
45. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's FY 1997-98 Annual Budget
by authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment (increase) to
the Laredo Municipal Transit Systems FY 1997-98 operating budget
(revenue and expenditures; Fund 558) in the amount of $5,998.00, from
$7,031,497.00 to $7,037,495.00; by transferring funds from the transit
sales tax proceeds budget reserve account (Fund 518) to facilitate 1
hour extended bus service on Monday through Thursday to Route 16 -
TAMIU.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo's FY 1997-98 Annual Budget by authorizing
the City Manager to execute an amendment (increase) to the Laredo
Municipal Transit Systems FY 1997-98 operating budget (revenue and
expenditures; Fund 558) in the amount of $5,998.00, from $7,031,497.00
to $7,037,495.00; by transferring funds from the transit sales tax
proceeds budget reserve account (Fund 518) to facilitate 1 hour
extended bus service on Monday through Thursday to Route 16 -TAMIU.
46. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's FY 1997-98 Hotel-Motel
budget in the amount of $36,454.00, to be used for direct advertising
and other related expenditures. These monies result from excess FY
1996-1997 balances in the Hotel-Motel fund from prior year collected
taxes; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo's FY 1997-98 Hotel-Motel budget in the
amount of $36,454.00, to be used for direct advertising and other
related expenditures. These monies result from excess FY 1996-1997
balances in the Hotel-Motel fund from prior year collected taxes; and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget.
XII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
47. Authorizing the Laredo Municipal Corporation (LMHC) Director to submit
an application to the Webb County Appraisal District for recognition
of property tax exemption during 1998 for the fifty (50) lots and
improvements at the Riverhills Subdivision, Unit I under the LMHC
Lease/Purchase Program. The property tax exemption will enable LMHC to
save the necessary funds that will be applied to the downpayment and
closing costs for the Lease/Purchase Program. The Webb County
Appraisal District has already approved the property tax exemption for
1997. LMHC has been advised that it will be necessary to apply for
this exemption on a yearly basis since the tax exemption is not
renewed automatically.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
48. Authorization to solicit bids for the purchase of operator uniforms. A
total of 600 shirts and 300 trousers will be purchased for all El
Metro Bus Drives. A tentative bid award date is scheduled for April 6,
1998. Funding is available in Transit System, Vehicle Operations,
Uniforms.
49. Award of a two year contract to the LOW BIDDER, Unifirst, Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $34,720.40, for providing uniforms,
entrance mats, shop aprons, dispenser towels, and laundry service for
the Transit Systems Maintenance Department and Transit Center
personnel. The contract will include weekly laundry service for thirty
six maintenance employees and eight Transit Center employees. This
service is provided in accordance to the terms of the collective
bargaining agreement. A total of two bids were received for this
contract. Funding is available in Transit System-Vehicle Maintenance-
Contractual Services, Uniforms, Non Vehicle Maintenance-Contractual
Services, Uniforms, Transit System-Transit Center Uniform Rental.
50. Motion to amend the contract with Nova Bus, Inc., Roswell, New Mexico,
for the Purchase of eight 35-foot CNG transit buses, by adding a spare
bus power plant (engine, transmission and related accessories). The
amendment would increase the amount of the contract by $71,486.05, to
$2,570,614.05.
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
51. Approval of contract with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to provide
promotion and tourist information in Mexico and agreeing to reimburse
50% of the Chamber of Commerce's operations cost of the Infocenter
which is $21,500.00.
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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY