CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2000-R-27
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
OCTOBER 2, 2000
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor
Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting
to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In Attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor
Alfredo Agredano, Council
Member, District I
Louis H. Bruni, Council
Member, District II
John C. Galo, Council
Member, District III
Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV
Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Mayor Pro Tempore, District VI
Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District VII
Juan Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Acting
City Manager
Jaime Flores, City
Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm.
Agredano, Cm. Amaya, Cm. Galo, and Cm. Ramirez for the September 25, 2000 meeting.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of August 21, 2000.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mayor Flores announced that October has
been declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
She commented that if people look at the statistics, 182,000 women will
be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone. She urged all women to consider getting an examination.
Cm.
Bruni stated that he has seen the devastating effects of breast cancer first
hand. His wife was diagnosed with breast
cancer in May, 1999, and luckily she caught it early enough to where she was
able to treat it successfully through surgical intervention and
chemotherapy. He urged all women to
follow the advice of the breast cancer awareness group and get examined.
Mayor
Flores read a portion of an article from a Sydney, Australia newspaper which
mentions the City of Laredo, Texas. The
article was spotlighting Angel Perez, a Pan-American champion in kayaking who
competed in this year’s Olympic Games.
The athlete reportedly arrived in the United States via Laredo, Texas,
by crossing the Rio Grande River.
Mayor Flores provided an update on the
bridge revenues and for fiscal year-to-date accomplishments.
Revenues
are up from last year by 10 % or $2,416,430.00. Revenues are exceeding this year’s budget to actual revenues by 6 % or $1,101,838.00 and are
projected to finish out this fiscal year at a record $28,721,811.00, which will
be $1,232,000.00 over the bridge system’s
projections.
Commercial
traffic is up by 12 % from last year.
Non-commercial traffic is up by 4 % from last year. Pedestrian traffic is up by 3 % from last
year. The weigh-in motion system has
been in operation at the four operational lanes at the World Trade Bridge and
the two operational lanes at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge since April 15,
2000. The target date for the automated
vehicle identification system is January 1, 2001. Also, the target date for the Customer Service Centers will be
January 1, 2001, and is on schedule.
The
marketing program, which coincides with the bridge system’s AVI and weigh-in
motion and servicecenters, is on schedule.
Opening of the Administration Building at the World Trade Center is on
schedule for October 9, 2000. The
maintenance on-line management systems (MOMS) is 80% complete and on schedule
to be fully operational by January 1, 2001.
The digital visual auditing system is 60% complete and also on
schedule. The bridge system’s fiber
connection to all four international bridges is on schedule for January 1,
2001. The selling of the bridge
transponders is on schedule for January 1, 2001. The bridges would stop selling and accept coupons in lanes as of
March 2, 2001. The target date for
final acceptance of all systems to be fully operational at all bridges will be
March 2, 2001.
Mayor
Flores commended the Acting City Managers, the Systems Director and their staff
for the excellent customer service they provide and for working closely with
all the federal agencies in order to provide good customer service.
Invitations
Mayor Flores read the following letter from Edna Garcia, Secretary
for the Red Ribbon Coalition:
Dear Mayor:
I would like to extend an invitation to you and the council
members to join the annual Red Ribbon Campaign. The coalition will kick off their activities with a parade rally
on Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at 5:00 p.m.
We would like to have all city officials help us kick this off at the
steps of City Hall on that day with a proclamation. We would then proceed to Los Dos Laredos Park for the official
presentation and rally. At the rally,
we will have literature and promotional items for all the attendees. There will be refreshments, games, and fun
for everyone. The event is scheduled to
conclude at 8:30 p.m. The coalition
members are working hard to put together last minute arrangements. We would like to know if this is an
available date and if you would honor us all with your presence.
Signed by Edna Garcia
Recognitions
None.
Communiqués
Dr. Eusebio Hector Gonzalez Quiroga, Mayor from the City of
Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo Leon, along with a delegation, joined Mayor Flores
and the Council Members in establishing a sister city affiliation between the
City of Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and the City of Laredo.
(presentation was given in Spanish).
Dr. Ruperto Gonzalez Martinez, President of the National
Association of Sister Cities, made a brief presentation to welcome and
recognize the City of Laredo as a sister city with the City of Lampazos de Naranjo,
Nuevo Leon.
Motion to accept the City of Lampazos, Nuevo Leon, as a sister
city.
Moved: Cm. Jose A. Valdez,
Jr.
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mayor Flores endorsed the creation of a Sister City affiliation
between the City of Laredo, Texas, and the City of Lampazos, Nuevo Leon, and
read the proclamation making a declaration to that effect.
Motion to move presentation by the Mexican Consulate under
Communiques.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Daniel Hernandez-Joseph, Mexican Consul, made a presentation
explaining the functions and duties of the Mexican Consulate Office in Laredo
and to make the community aware of the types of services his office provides. He mentioned that originally the Mexican
Consulate Office was created to deal with issues of immigration and law
enforcement and to assure the proper communications and cooperation between
authorities at all levels of government.
He stated that a primary function of the agency, as a representative of
the Mexican federal government, is to serve as a liaison between the United
States and Mexico on important border issues.
He provided as an example his office’s assistance in coordinating the
communications process regarding the new bridge and clearance of the federal
debt owed to the City of Laredo to ensure the rapid completion of said
bridge.
Mr. Jerome Jordan, Chairman of the Board for the Mexican Cultural
Institute, read a letter addressed to Mayor Flores and the Council Members.
Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
It is with a deep sense of gratitude and pleasure that I will
reflect on Fiestas Patrias, Laredo’s celebration of Mexico’s Independence on
the diez y seis de septiembre. Our
colorful history, unique culture, and proud Hispanic heritage were celebrated
by over 3,500 guests at San Agustin Plaza, Laredo’s most beautiful and
significantly historic area. Thank you,
Mayor Flores, and members of the Council for your assistance in the festival
that was attended and enjoyed by Laredoans of all ages and from all walks of
life. The Instituto Cultural Mexicano
de Laredo is honored to have participated with you in providing this
celebration of our heritage for the people of this fine city.
Signed by the Mexican Cultural Institute
Thomas H. Armbruster, American Consul, provided a summary of his
functions and duties as a diplomat. He
stated that one of his primary duties is to dispense advice to the
administration on matters that have a binational aspect. One illustration of what his department does
is to monitor the welfare of American citizens who may be incarcerated, to
provide information to business people who are interested in investing capital,
and also to register births of citizens abroad. His office also reports on the status of the political and
economic environment to the State Department to keep them abreast of ongoing
border issues. He commented that the
existing border liaison mechanism is an extraordinary mechanism because it advances
the issues that affect both countries, such as the mutual concerns over water
along the border.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointing Patricia
Vela as Lay Representative and Guillermina Montes as
Alternate Lay
Representative to the South Texas Library System for a two-year
term (October 1, 2000
through September 30, 2002), in accordance with the Texas
State Library and
Archives Commission, Rules for Administering the Library
System Act, Texas
Administrative Code – Title 13 Part 1 Chapter 1, Section
1.123.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing to amend
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Garbage,
Trash, and Refuse),
Article I, Section 14-3 by adding subparagraph (h) that thereby
enables the City to
assign certain households one (1) new 96-gallon roll-out refuse
collection cart, that
will remain the property of the City of
Laredo, at no charge to the
citizens, as part of a
new service enhancement, semi-automated collection pilot program;
Establishing rates of
$7.00 per month for each additional cart requested by each
household and $50.00
for replacement of carts that are stolen, misplaced or damaged;
Providing for
severability, effective date and publication.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo Code of
Ordinances Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, and
Refuse), Article I,
Section 14-3 by adding subparagraph (h) that thereby enables the City
to assign certain
households one (1) new 96-gallon roll-out refuse collection cart, that
will remain the
property of the City of Laredo, at no charge to the citizens, as part of a
new service
enhancement, semi-automated collection pilot program; Establishing rates
of $7.00 per month for
each additional cart requested by each household and $50.00 for
replacement of carts
that are stolen, misplaced or damaged; Providing for severability,
effective date and
publication.
Motion to open the
public hearing.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Oscar Medina, Assistant Director of Public Works, reported that this
pilot program would be tested in two separate residential areas of the city –
one in the south side at the Santa Rita subdivision off Hwy. 83 which will cover 150 homes and the other on
the north side in the Northridge-Oakridge subdivisions which will cover 705
homes. He stated that the department
would report on the results to City Council at a future date.
Motion to close the
public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing
concerning an application by Holding Institute, Inc., amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map)
of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block 200, Western
Division located at
1102 Santa Maria Ave., from R-O (Residential/Office District) to
CBD (Central Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended
approval of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block
200, Western Division
located at 1102 Santa Maria Ave., from R-O (Residential/Office
District) to CBD (Central
Business District); providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the
public hearing.
Moved: Cm.
Bruni
Second: Cm.
Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public
input.
Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce.
Moved: Cm.
Ramirez
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
3. Public hearing
concerning an application by Olga de los Santos amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 4, 6, and the S1/3 of 8, Block
947, Western Division,
located at 3701 Davis St. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to
B-3 (Community
Business District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission
recommended denial of
the proposed zone change. This is an
appeal from an
unfavorable
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 4,
6, and the S1/3 of 8,
Block 947, Western Division, located at 3701 Davis St. from B-1
(Limited Business
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for
publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the
public hearing.
Moved: Cm.
Agredano
Second: Cm.
Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, speaking on behalf of Mrs. De Los Santos, stated
that the property in question has been used for approximately 25 years as
commercial property. He mentioned that
the property existed prior to zoning being established within the city. The commercial property was initially
assigned a B-1 designation. However,
the property in question was incorrectly zoned when zoning was initiated and
should have fallen within the category of a B-3 or B-4. He stated that the property is totally
fenced, properly paved, has always been used as commercial property, and has
existed well with the surrounding residential area. He believes the property does support a zoning change to a B-3
designation and the property can best be put to use if the zoning designation
is changed from a B-1 to a B-3 designation.
Motion to close the
public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr.
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. J.
Valdez, Jr.
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
4. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores
1.
Presentation by the Mexican Consul, Daniel Hernandez Joseph on the
functions and services of the Mexican Consulate Office in the City of
Laredo.
Item
was discussed earlier under Communiqués.
2.
Presentation by the American Consul, Thomas H. Armbruster on the
functions
and services
of the American Consulate Office in Nuevo Laredo, Tamp., Mexico.
Item
was discussed earlier under Communiqués.
B.
Request by Council Member Louis
H. Bruni
1.
Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074
to
deliberate the appointment or employment
of the City Manager and to evaluate
the eleven (11) following applicants for
the position:
1. Melinda Calton
2. Mir Aref Hassan
3. John F. Vidaurri
4. Juan Garza
5. Richard R. Torres
6. Peter Maldonado
7. Jesus J. Amezcua
8. Raymond H. Kendall
9. James D. Minor
10.
Lazaro Dovalina
11.
Lanny Lambert
(Co-sponsored
by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code
§551.074 to deliberate the appointment or employment of the City Manager
and
to evaluate the eleven (11) following applicants for the position:
1. Melinda Calton
2. Mir Aref Hassan
3. John F. Vidaurri
4. Juan Garza
5. Richard R. Torres
6. Peter Maldonado
7. Jesus J. Amezcua
8. Raymond H. Kendall
9. James D. Minor
10.
Lazaro Dovalina
11.
Lanny Lambert
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After executive session the Mayor
announced that no formal action was taken.
Motion to instruct staff to arrange for City Council interviews of
the following three applicants for the position of City Manager for the next
City Council meeting:
1) Juan Garza
2) Lanny Lambert (if not available, then
Melinda Carlton)
3) Larry Dovalina
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1.
Discussion regarding amending the zoning ordinance in order to provide
an
application process for Conditional Use Permit, with possible action.
Cm.
Galo mentioned he would like to have the zoning ordinance amended in order to
speed up the process involved and to allow individuals to apply directly for a
conditional use permit. Rather than
having them first apply for a zone change and then having them come back to
meet with the Planning and Zoning staff, he would suggest that applicants be
allowed to request a conditional use permit initially.
Keith
Selman, Planning and Zoning Director, commented that he concurs with the recent
proliferation of conditional use permits.
He stated that there is a need to incorporate some application process
to allow for issuance of a conditional use permit when possible. He mentioned that his department would have
to take into account the different scenarios so that when the City Council
reviews the permits, the limitations in each instance are made clear to
everyone and thereby avoid the guesswork as to the types of restrictions
involved. The only problem is that each
situation is unique and each application would have to be addressed
individually. He gave an example of
someone coming in and applying for a used clothing warehouse as opposed to
someone coming in and applying for a used car lot establishment. Structuring the application process and
determining the appropriateness of a conditional use permit would be the issues
his staff would have to evaluate.
Cynthia
Collazo, Acting City Manager, commented that the City Manager’s Office would
review the application process currently in place and accept recommendations
from the Planning and Zoning Department staff as to how the process could be
streamlined.
Keith
Selman also commented about two ordinances that will be presented for City
Council review: the Mobile Home
Ordinance and the Buffering and Screening Ordinance. He stated that these ordinances would be submitted to the City
Council once their drafting is completed.
D. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1.
Discussion with possible action to increase the City holidays, to match
the
same as Webb County.
Dan
Migura, Administrative Services Department Director, stated that following
review with the City Manager’s Office, he recommends that the City Council
approve adding another holiday, namely the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Beto
Ramirez, Budget Director, reported that there would be no additional cost
incurred under the General Fund. The
only funds affected would be the Enterprise Funds and the incurred costs would
be approximately $19,975.00 for one day and approximately $39,000.00 for two
days over and above what has already been budgeted. He mentioned that these monies could be made up in line-item
savings throughout the year from departmental budgets.
Motion
made that in addition to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, that the city
include one more holiday, namely the Friday before Easter (Good Friday).
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
E. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible action on changing the traffic flow on the 1900
block of Ventura in an eastward direction.
Roberto
Murillo, Traffic Safety Director, reported that he has evaluated the area. He commented that if his department considers
changing the traffic flow they would also have to consider the next two blocks
within the area as well. He stated that
his department would be conducting a traffic study of the 1900 block of Ventura
and would introduce the related ordinance at a later date.
Motion
to conduct a traffic study on the traffic flow at the 1900 block of Ventura.
Motion: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Ramirez asked for a status report on a related traffic concern at the corner of
Flores and Grant St. where the traffic signalization reads green in both
directions.
Roberto
Murillo, stated that that is how this particular traffic signal operates and
has been operating for many years without any consequence. He did mention that his department has
received service requests for that particular intersection to establish split
service there, but he explained that doing so would extend the cycle which
would create delays at the intersection.
Cm.
Galo inquired whether his department has had an opportunity to install a new
traffic system at Matamoros St. and I-H 35 to faciliate vehicles attempting to
make a left turn unto Matamoros St.
Roberto
Murillo reported that his department has removed the old cabinet and placed a
new controller box. He is anticipating
that TxDot will get their new controller in place soon in order to tie it in
with the department’s traffic system.
Cm.
Guerra commented that there is another traffic signalization that is
malfunctioning at the intersection of San Bernardo Ave. and Park St.
Roberto
Murillo reported that the traffic signal at this intersection operates
differently from other intersections because the signalization first
accommodates the westbound traffic flow and then the eastbound traffic flow is
permitted to move through the intersection.
Cm.
Guerra mentioned that there is another intersection in District VI, which is
Springfield Ave. and Village Boulevard, that is posing a hazard. Even though the traffic is not heavy, there
are some safety concerns for people traveling west on Village Blvd. who are
attempting to make a left-hand turn unto Springfield due to the limited
visibility of vehicles traveling northbound.
Roberto
Murillo reported that his department had conducted a study of that particular
intersection some time ago and it does warrant addressing these safety
issues. He stated that this
intersection has been included as part of the Capital Improvement Plan in order
to eliminate the limited visibility for vehicles traveling northbound.
Cm.
Ramirez inquired as to when University Blvd. is scheduled to open.
Roberto
Murillo stated that the traffic signal is already operational and the road is
scheduled to open soon.
Erasmo
Villarreal, Community Development Director, reported that staff has been
working on the closure of Casa Verde Road before University Blvd. can be opened
to traffic. He mentioned that his
department has been waiting on the deed for the two acres that have been given
over to the city for the new fire station.
The legal department informed him that they should receive an executed
document by Thursday, and his department will proceed to close that
intersection immediately after that.
Cm.
E. Valdez, Jr. stated that there are two intersections with high volume
traffic, in particular Taylor St. at San Dario Ave. and Yeary St. at Calton
Road, that he would like for the Traffic Department to focus on. He mentioned that during the holiday
period it is a problem area because of the number of strip malls in the
area. He wants some recommendations to
be made and to look at the timing of those intersections because it is
problematic now and he anticipates it will only get worse as the holidays
approach.
Roberto
Murillo reported that his department has completed major changes at the
intersection of I-H 35 and Calton Road and has come up with a new timing
sequence which his department has already implemented.
2.
Status report on the proposed parking lot in the downtown area formerly
the
customs import lot, with possible action.
Cynthia
Collazo, Acting City Manager, mentioned that staff has been working with John
Poland, Regional Administrator for GSA, and he has already assigned this
request to his staff. They have made an
inspection of the location and have sent their contract manager down to Laredo
to evaluate the area, and what remains to be worked out is the fact that the
State Department will have to occupy one of the vacant buildings. She stated that the federal government does
require parking for their customs and immigration inspectors. Therefore, they would need to determine how
much space the federal government would require. She further stated that GSA has already provided the licensing
agreement to the city which has been reviewed by the Legal Department, and it
is just a matter of time before the GSA contacts the City Manager’s
Office.
3. Status report on the
purchasing of additional EMS vehicles.
Larry
Dovalina, Acting City Manager, mentioned that the City Manager’s Office is
currently working on a reimbursement resolution that will be brought before
City Council on October 16, 2000. This
resolution includes a provision for the purchase of two ambulances in order to
speed up the process. Additionally, the
City Manager’s Office has been working with EMS and the Fire Department on this
matter. He mentioned that they have
brought in a specialist that handles ambulance work throughout the state and he
is reviewing the current ambulance fees to look at better ways of collecting
said fees, etc. in order to increase city revenues. He stated that the City Manager’s Office would be making a
recommendation to City Council on the new revenue streams from those fee
projections by the end of October in order to consider adding one more crew in
the coming year.
Mayor
Pro Tempore Guerra requested an update on the innovative plan that the Fire
Department had introduced regarding proposed rates that the City Council was to
review and possibly consider for implementation as a means of purchasing
additional equipment for the Fire Dept.
Mayor
Flores recommended that a status report be provided by Fire Chief Ramirez at
next week’s City Council meeting.
4.
Request for financial report on the Tecolotes contract for the 1999-2000
season, with possible action.
Cm.
Ramirez stated that he would like for City Council to review this contract
because it is not a good working contract as it stands now.
Mr.
Goyo Lopez, Veterans Field Coordinator, provided figures on the performance
measures at Veterans Field for FY 1999-2000.
Workload Measures Actual 97-98 Actual 98-98 Actual 99-00
|
Teco Games |
20 |
19 |
20 |
|
Average
Attendance |
1,104 |
1,166 |
1,171 |
|
Total
Attendance |
22,074 |
22,157 |
23,422 |
|
Total
Ticket Revenue |
64,687 |
53,067 |
66,966 |
|
Concession Revenue |
8,997.96 |
9,394.54 |
13,714.68 |
|
Advertising Revenue |
18,420.00 |
8,200.00 |
20,845.00 |
|
Novelty Revenue |
2,267.00 |
3,991.00 |
6,111.00 |
|
Rental Revenue |
|
|
1,580.00 |
|
Contributions |
|
|
7,800.00 |
|
Total Revenue |
94,371.96 |
74,652.54 |
117,016.68 |
Workload Measures Actual
97-98 Actual 98-99 Actual 99-00
|
Seasonal Staff |
12 |
10 |
10 |
|
Staff Salaries |
21,281.00 |
12,672.00 |
9,552.00 |
|
Security Guards |
|
3,360.00 |
8,000.00 |
|
Contract Labor Chico’s signs) |
|
|
7,375.00 |
|
Professional Services |
|
|
6,000.00 |
|
Tecolotes Contract |
149,523.00 |
128,000.00 |
128,000.00 |
|
Liability Insurance |
|
1,554.00 |
774.68 |
|
Capital Outlay |
|
|
23,940.00 |
|
Advertising |
|
|
3,170.00 |
|
Printing Services |
|
|
2,000.00 |
|
Recreational Mat’l and Supplies |
|
3,676.00 |
8,460.00 |
|
Total Costs |
|
|
197,271.68 |
Mr. Lopez affirmed that the organization
does need to increase revenues and stated that he and his staff are making
progress in that direction and they have continued to meet their objectives for
successful operation of the baseball field.
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager,
mentioned that important to their success is an increase to season ticket sales
so that they have a solid base from which to work. He stated that they need to increase season ticket sales to no
less than 400 tickets, which is contingent on the team going into the playoffs
this season. If the team does not make
it past the first round, then it is very difficult to attempt to increase
ticket revenues.
Cm. Ramirez recommended the possibility
of scheduling an All-Star game in Laredo as we had eleven years ago.
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager,
stated that he would need to ask the team owner to make a presentation before
City Council. He commented that at that
particular game, there were a record 8,000 fans in attendance at Veterans
Field.
Mayor Flores inquired whether the
ownership is aware that the City Council and the community supports this team
wholeheartedly and whether the City Council
needs to schedule a meeting to express
these sentiments to the owner.
Mr. Lopez replied that the owners are
aware of the support extended to the Tecolotes by the City Council and that
more options could develop should the City Council decide to arrange a meeting
with the team owners as an extension of goodwill. He also reported on the suggestions made by Cm. Ramirez regarding
the physical improvements to Veterans Field.
He stated that the department is moving forward with that project as
well. Although they do not have capital
outlay funds to use from the current year’s budget, his department has been
able to negotiate with Ramos Masonry to construct a dressing room for the
visitor’s team in exchange for some outfield advertising.
Cm. Agredano inquired whether the public
is aware that the field is available for rental purposes.
Mr. Lopez mentioned that the general
public might not be aware of this, and he agreed that it would be beneficial to
inform the public of the field’s availability in the off-season.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
None.
X. FINAL
READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet Available:
//www.cityoflaredo.com
Motion to waive final reading of ordinances 2000-O-216,
2000-O-228, 2000-O-229,
2000-O-238, 2000-O-239, 2000-O-240, 2000-O-244, 2000-O-246,
2000-O-247,
2000-O-248, 2000-O-249 and 2000-O-250.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. 2000-O-216 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot
on
Lot 2, Block 290, Eastern Division,
located at 605 Clark Blvd.; providing
for publication and effective date. (Council Member Johnny Amaya)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-216.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-228 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
authorizing the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit for a flower
shop to extend the time restriction to six (6) years on Lot 10, Block
712,
Eastern Division,
located at 220 S. Loring Ave.; providing for publication
and effective date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (AS
AMENDED)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-228.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-229 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning 14.875 acres,
as further described by metes and bounds, located
west of Springfield Rd.
and north of Mann Rd. from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District),
R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), B-1R
(Limited
Office/Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District);
providing for
publication and effective date. (Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A.
Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-229.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-238 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 11 and 12,
Block 10, Crown Ridge Subdivision, Phase 5,
located at 410 and 412
Northstar Rd. from B-3 (Community Business
District) to R-1 (Single
Family Residential District); providing for
publication and
effective date. (Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe
A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-238.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-239
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 9.0 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east
of Monarch Dr.
(proposed) and south of Loop 20 from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for publication
and effective date. (Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-239.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-240 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning 2.0069 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
east of McPherson Rd. and south of Jacaman Rd. from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for publication
and effective date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-216.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-244 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning 13.44 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located
west of Mines Rd. and
south of Flecha Ln., from AG (Agricultural
District) and B-3
(Community Business District) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District);
providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Jose A.
Valdez, Jr.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-244.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-246 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 7, Block 2, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase II, located at 7302
Wagner Ct. from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.)
(AS AMENDED)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-246.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-247 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning 2.79 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
south of S.H. 359 and east of Concord Hills Blvd. from R-1A P.U.D.
(Single Family Reduced Area Planned Unit Development) to B-1 (Limited
Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (AS AMENDED)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-247.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-248 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
rezoning
0.931 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
south of S.H. 359 and
east of Concord Hills Blvd. from R-1A P.U.D.
(Single Family Reduced
Area Planned Unit Development) to B-1 (Limited
Business District);
providing for publication and effective date. (Council
Member Louis H.
Bruni) (AS AMENDED)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-216.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-249 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot
on
Lots 1 and 2, Block 294, Eastern Division, located at 301 Clark Blvd.;
providing for publication and effective date. (Council Member Johnny
Amaya) (AS AMENDED)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-249.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-250 Amending the Ordinance passed December 15,
1981, and motion passed
on September 17, 1992 thereby increasing the annual salaries of the
member of the City
Council from $6,000.00 to $12,000.00 per year and the
salary of the Mayor of
the City of Laredo from $18,000.00 per year to
$36,000.00 per year,
pursuant to Article II, Section 2.02 of the City
Charter. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-250.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
6. 2000-R-139 A resolution requesting that the Federal
Government intercede to help all
motorists that own defective Firestone tires: that the Federal
Government
provide outlets, funds, and manpower so that the owners of defective
Firestone tires are able to exchange their tires; and that the Federal
Government take appropriate measures to recover these funds through the
legal system. (Sponsored by Council Member John C. Galo)
Cm.
Guerra mentioned that this is a federal matter and that the city, as a
municipality, should not get involved because it is an issue that is best
addressed when allowed to remain in the hands of the federal government.
Cm.
Galo replied that the reason this item was placed on the agenda is because of
the tires that have not been recalled yet.
He stated he has spoken to Sen. Hutchinson and Rep. Henry Cuellar to ask
for their support on this matter. He
expressed concern for those motorists who are not able to exchange the recalled
tires because they do not have the funds available to take on this added
expense. He suggests that the federal
government should implement some sort of voucher system to allow these
motorists to replace their tires and avoid increasing the statistics of
tire-related injuries and fatalities.
Cm.
Bruni commented that this is a national emergency that Firestone and Ford Motor
Company should act on immediately to reduce the potential danger to all
motorists.
Mayor
Flores stated that the resolution language is not strong enough in asking that
the industry take more aggressive action to correct this situation.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-139.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 2000-R-140 A resolution accepting a donation from
Emilio Martinez consisting of an
aquarium exhibit measuring 5’L x 6’H x 2’W to be on permanent exhibit in
the
Lobby of the Main Laredo Public Library.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-140.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 2000-R-141 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
apply for official recognition
as a weed and seed site by the US Department of Justice and to submit an
application for grant funding to their program in an effort to fund
projects
that contribute to public safety and enhance community development
resources in our community.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-141.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
9. Consideration to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a one-year service agreement
in the amount of
$39,935.49, with H.T.E., Inc., Lake Mary, Florida, for providing
software services
and maintenance for the municipal applications residing on the City’s
computer
system. The term of this service
agreement will be from October 1, 2000 to
September 30,
2001. Funds for this contract are available
in the M.I.S. Department’s
budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Consideration to award
a contract number FY01-001, to the LOW BIDDER, Human
Resource Management
and Staffing, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of
$15,392.00, to
provide custodial services for the airport passenger terminal located at
5210 Bob Bullock
Loop, said contract will hire one (1) custodian that will be assigned
to the passenger
terminal. Funding is available in the
Airport Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. Consideration to renew
the annual preventive maintenance contract number FY99-130,
to the SOLE BIDDER, Five Star Electric
Motors, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in the
estimated amount of $17,300.00, for
preventative maintenance on thirty three, variable
frequency drives. The variable frequency drives are
electronic controls that control the
speed of the pumps at different water tank
locations. The original term of this
contract
was for a period of one year with an option to renew for a second
year. The City is exercising the
option to renew for one additional year.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Consideration to award
annual supply contract FY00-141, to the LOW BIDDER,
Hughes Supply Inc.,
San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $34,640.25, for
the purchase of PVC
pipe, rubber couplings, and related materials, for use by the
Utilities Department
- Wastewater operations for construction and repair projects.
Funding is available
in the Utilities Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. Consideration for
approval of change order no. 2, for an increase amount of $29,208.00
for additional
construction work and to add 30 working days to the contract time to the
construction
contract with Ramos Industries, Inc., Pasadena, Texas, for the Paseo Del
Antiguo Laredo
Pedestrian Facility Project. Funding is
available in the Public Works
Department -
Concrete Creek Pilot Channel Program.
Cm.
E. Valdez, Jr. inquired why the Public Works Department is tapping into the
Concrete Creek Pilot Channel program to get this project completed. He stated that if the department does not
provide sufficient explanation as to why they are tapping into these funds for
an unrelated project then he recommends that the City Council table this
motion.
Joe
Guerra, Public Works Director, stated that the problem they encountered is that
the storm drain, as well as the sewer line, go underneath La Posada Motel. The storm drain, which is about 20 feet
deep, had broken and required immediate repair. He reported that his department has already gone down there and
repaired the storm drain. He further
informed the City Council that there is also the possibility that La Posada
Motel might file suit against the City of Laredo because of that. As a result, his department is trying to
eliminate the storm drain that goes underneath La Posada and turn it west to
connect it to Convent Ave. He
approached Rogelio Rivera in order to have Ramos Industries facilitate this
since they have the proper equipment to handle the task. Being that it is still work related to the
storm drain, he suggested appropriating monies out of the Concrete Creek Pilot
Channel program.
Cm.
Valdez reiterated that he is not satisfied on the progress made on the creek
channelization project because the city has scarcely completed the first phase
of the project.
Larry
Dovalina, Acting City Manager, stated that part of the reason for taking the
monies from the channelization project is that Mr. Guerra has part of his crew
working on the creeks already. Also, if
the city does not allow Ramos Industries to come in to do the work, then Mr.
Guerra would have to pull the crew from where they are currently assigned in
order to complete this job. He
mentioned that it would be more expedient to pay Ramos Industries to complete
the task since they are already at that job site.
Cm. Valdez inquired whether the city is planning
to address the second problem area that was scheduled from some time ago,
namely the Zacate Creek project.
Joe
Guerra stated that the next project to be undertaken is from Gale St. all the
way to Calle del Norte and then from Calle del Norte north onto St. James St.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. Consideration to award
a construction contract to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, in the base
bid amount of $61,925.00 for the Springfield Road Extension Project
(from Michigan Ave.
to the east property line of Hilltop Subdivision, approximately
875 linear
feet). Funding is available in the
Capital Improvements Project - Hilltop
Subdivision II.
Mayor
Flores explained that the reason the city is awarding this paving improvement
contract is that part of the road is already paved and the Engineering
Department does not want the existing pavement to deteriorate.
June
Leyendecker, concerned citizen, stated that this extension of Springfield Road
has been pending for over a year and all she requests is that the city postpone
it for one more month. She mentioned
that she was scheduled to meet with department staff to try to arrange an alternate
route where her property would not be bisected by the continuation of this
paving project.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Consideration for
approval of change order no. 6, an increase of $171,333.30 for
additional utility relocations requested by Texas Department of
Transportation on the Utility Relocation Project along IH-35 & Loop 20.
This change order brings the construction total to $1,193,558.30. Funding is available in the 1999 Water Bond
Issue - TxDOT Improvements.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Consideration to award
a bid for the purchase of a SelfCheck Unit to 3M Library
Systems, sole source
provider, in the amount of $24,100.00.
Funding is available in the
New Public Library
Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of
$20,671.99 with the
Texas Department of Human Services for (50% of the cost) a full
time Eligibility
Specialist II to screen patients for Medicaid eligibility for women and
children services at
the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
October 17, 2000,
through October 16, 2001. Funding is
available in the Budget 226-
6025.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with the State
of Texas General
Services Commission on behalf of University of Texas Health
Science Center at
San Antonio for 447 square feet of office space at the City of Laredo
Health Complex
located at 2600 Cedar St. The term of
the lease renewal will be from
September 1, 2000, through August 31,
2001. The lessee shall pay a sum in the
amount
of $508.70 rental
fee per month, which includes the cost of utilities and janitorial
services.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Consideration to
authorize the payment of $15,000.00 to Laredo Community College
(the designated
program fiscal agent) as matching funds for the implementation and
operation of the
South Texas Community Network’s NOSOTROS Net, a collaborative
communications
network designated to provide civic awareness and facilitate access to
education and
information resources and further authorizing the City Manager to
execute any and all
documents in support of the same.
Funding is available in the
Telecommunications
Budget – Professional Services Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Renewal Agreement
of a Professional
Services Conntract entered into with W.D.
Schock company, Inc., for
the provision of residential
sound reduction services for the term of one year, in the
amount of
$243,734.00 as part of the City of Laredo International Airport Noise
Compatibility
Program. The Renewal Agreement reflects
the Consultant’s budgetary
reduction of $109,440.00 from last year’s
$353,174.00 contract, as shown in Section VI
(Compensation and
Payment) of the Contract, effective September 1, 2000 through
September 1,
2001. Funding is available in the
Improvements Other than Buildings.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Consideration to award
a contract to the LOW and SOLE BIDDER, Twin Air
Conditioning of
Laredo, Texas in the amount of $14,800.00, for the installation of air
conditioning units
in four homes, also referred to as Phase 1-B, as part of the City of
Laredo Residential
Sound Insulation Program, which is a component of the City of
Laredo International
Airport Noise compatibility Program.
Funding is available in the
Improvements Other
than Buildings.
Motion to award Twins
Air Conditioning of Laredo.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration to award
a contract to the LOW BIDDER, Koch Corporation of
Louisville,
Kentucky, in the amount of $285,429.00, for the soundproofing of nineteen
homes, also referred
to as Phase 1-A. This soundproofing is
part of the City of Laredo
Residential Sound
Insulation Program, which is a component of the City of Laredo
International
Airport Noise Compatibility Program.
Funding is available in the
Improvements Other
than Buildings.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to award
a contract to LOWEST BIDDER, for the construction of the
Zacate Creek Skate Park for the City of
Laredo Parks and Recreation Department.
Funding is available in the Professional Services and Improvements
other than Buildings.
Motion to approve award to the Lowest Bidder being Laredo Striping
for $114,286.90. The work is scheduled
to be completed in 60 working days.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
24. Status report of the
Colonias Project to include the grants
received, the project scope,
its timetable, and
authorizing the City Manager to proceed with a plan for possible
oversizing of the
lines to accommodate future growth.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Discussion with
possible action on the proposed Bond Issuance for FY2000/2001 to be
supported by Bridge
Revenues (CIF).
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Discussion with
possible action on the zoning near the proposed United Independent
School District’s
Sports Complex.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Discussion, review,
and possible action regarding the hiring by the City of Laredo, of
the City’s Arena
Project Management Consultant for the proposed Laredo
Entertainment
Center.
Motion
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of a contract with
Stafford Sports, L.L.C. of Medford, New Jersey, for arena management consultant
services and to present the final contract for City Council review and
approval.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
28. Discussion, review,
and possible action regarding the approval of Arena Ventures,
L.L.C.’s hiring of
Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, as both the project engineer, and
architect, and
Sherfey Engineering, L.L.C., as the local project engineer, and Frank
Architects, as the
local project architect for the proposed Laredo Entertainment Center.
Motion
to approve the hiring of Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam by Arena Ventures,
L.L.C., as the Laredo Entertainment Center architect along with Frank
Architects and Sherfey Engineering Company as the local architects and
engineers, contingent upon:
1) agreement by Arena Ventures, L.L.C.,
that when the city contracts with Arena Ventures, L.L.C., the architectural
firm of Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Frank Architects, and Sherfey
Engineering will contract directly with the City of Laredo and not with Arena
Ventures, L.L.C.;
2) that, in accordance with the Letter of
Intent, all expenses for the architectural and engineering costs will be borne
by Arena Ventures, L.L.C. in the event that the City, after the 180-day
negotiation period, does not contract with Arena Ventures, L.L.C.;
3) that, in accordance with the Letter of
Intent, the City of Laredo will not be obligated for any architectural and
engineering costs incurred by Arena Ventures, L.L.C. and its subcontractors
prior to the date of the execution of the contract between the City of Laredo
and Arena Ventures, L.L.C.;
4)
that the actual contract between Arena Ventures, L.L.C. and Lockwood,
Andrews, and Newnam is reviewed and approved by the City of Laredo.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIV. 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.
This
item was discussed earlier under General Council Discussions and Presentations.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
City of Laredo
City Council Meeting
M2000-S-27
City Council Chambers
1110 Houston Street
Laredo, Texas 78040
October 2, 2000
5:30 p.m.
Supplemental Agenda
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATION
1. Request by Cm. J.
Valdez, Jr. and Co-Sponsored by Cm.
Amaya.
1. Discussion with possible action to allow the
South Texas Amateur Boxing
Association the use of a recreational center facility and permit
them to have a concession for a special event.
Paul
Buitron reported that amateur boxing in Laredo has grown in the past six
months. The South Texas Amateur Boxing
Association has asked the local boxing group to host the LBC Tournament, which
is the tournament that identifies the champions that go on to national
competition. The problem is that in
order to advance those 12 champions to the competitions, they need to raise
$4,000.00 to cover the expenses of these young participants. He stated that he wants to schedule 38 bouts
per evening on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
They expect to have approximately 200 to 300 participants, plus an
additional 500 spectators for each of the three days. He mentioned that both John Vidaurri and Goyo Lopez have suggested
hosting the event at one of the recreational centers. He requested that the city grant them permission to have a
concession stand and to waive the rental fee for their use of the facility for
this boxing event.
Mayor
Flores stated that the city could not waive the fee but would approve the
appropriation of promotional monies from the Mayor and City Council’s budget
for payment of the fee.
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager, commented that the City
Manager’s Office would have to bring back some ordinances amending the
established procedures in order for this to be carried out.
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. recommended that the Boys and Girls Club
Director be contacted in order to have both the recreational center and the
Boys and Girls Club facility available for this event.
John Vidaurri, Parks and Recreations Director, stated that he has
assessed the parking lot availability at all the recreational center
facilities. He believes that the amount
of traffic that this event will generate will create some traffic congestion
and parking problems. He pointed out
that the only facility that could accommodate the size of crowd that is
anticipated would be the Farias Recreational Center. A related issue he mentioned is the gymnasium capacity which he
reported to be at 460 maximum capacity.
XV. ADJOURNMENT TIME: 9:15 P.M.
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01
through 26 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council
Meeting held on the 2nd day of October, 2000.
_______________________________
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary