CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2000-R-33
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
DECEMBER 4, 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 Alberto Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District VII
Juan Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary
Larry Dovalina, City Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant
City Manager
Ray Rodriguez, Assistant City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of November
6, 2000 and November 15, 2000.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
Second: Cm. E. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Agredano and Cm. Galo were not
present.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mayor Flores announced that Texas EMS featured the Laredo
Fire Department Emergency Medical Services in the November/December edition.
Mayor Flores presented to public an Environmental/Engineering
report on the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event held December 2, 2000.
The following were collected:
827 Tires
112 Batteries
4,101 House hold Hazardous Waste Material
204 Anti-Freeze
The Mayor congratulated the departments and businesses that
participated in the event.
Edna Garcia, representing South Texas Border Region Partnership,
introduced Mr. Pete Guarjardo from
Occupational Safety System in Corpus Christi and Ms. Peg Callahan from the Small Business Association UTSA in San
Antonio. She explained that they were
recognized in Washington for receiving a grant from legislation that was passed
in 1998 to assist employees at various businesses who may have an alcohol or
drug problem. The program assists in
supervisor/employee education programs, on-site drug testing and
counseling. She added that the grant
has been very rewarding to participants.
Invitations
Cm. J. Valdez encouraged City departments to
participate and attend a basketball tournament that will be held Saturday,
December 9, 2000. The tournament was
held by the City to raise toys for children for Christmas.
Recognitions
None
Communiqués
None
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 2000-2001
annual budget in the amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo
Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force.
Funding is available from the opening balance of the Narcotics Task
Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay overtime and benefits for the period
of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001.
The Governor's Office Criminal Justice Division approved this adjustment
of September 18, 2000.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo's 2000-2001 annual budget in the
amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force. Funding is available from the opening
balance of the Narcotics Task Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay overtime
and benefits for the period of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001. The Governor's Office Criminal Justice Division
approved this adjustment of September 18, 2000.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
(Cm. Agredano not present)
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
2. Public hearing
concerning an application by Mr. Humberto Treviño, altering and
extending the boundary limits for the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 1.971 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described
by metes and bounds, specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed annexation with initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits for the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 1.971 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
3. Public hearing
concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended against the proposed annexation.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy
Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Pete Saenz, Jr., attorney for Tex-Mex, Ron Whitehawk, Arturo
Dominguez and Manuel Zulaica spoke before the Council requesting denial of the
annexation.
Mayor Flores read part of the following letter:
Dear Madam Mayor and
members of City Council:
As some of you may know, and as I explained to Mayor Flores, Mr.
Larry Dovalina and Councilman John Galo at a meeting held on Friday, December
1, 2000, at the City Manager’s Office, I was recently named General Manager of
the Texas Mexican Railway Company.
Although I am new to this Company and community, I am committed to
working closely with all of you to fairly and reasonably address all matters
that are currently pending between the City of Laredo and the Texas Mexican
Railway Company. I want to assure you
that my company will not shy away from its responsibilities. It has been operating in this community
since the 1880’s and feels that it is significantly contributed and continues
to contribute to the growth and success that Laredo is new experiencing. It is wonderful to see so much change. But as we all know, change comes with a
price, a price which both the private and public sectors must share in,
tempered with mutual cooperation, patience and a true understanding of each
other’s needs and resources.
Last year we moved all of our train switching operations to the
Serrano Yard. This as you know
alleviated much traffic congestion within the City limits. My Company has also cooperated with the City
of Laredo in other ways, some of which are stated in the attached Exhibit.
With the above in mind, let me memorialize those matters discussed
at last Friday’s meeting:
1. Tex-Mex
and the City of Laredo will share reasonable surveying costs for purposes of
identifying and/or defining boundaries to various mutually pre-selected
adjoining tracts:
Once
the subject tracts of lands are surveyed and identified, this will facilitate
each entity to clean, mow and maintain the respective tracts in compliance with
city ordinances.
2. Tex-Mex
will comply with parking lot paving ordinance.
The
City of Laredo will allow Tex-Mex a reasonable period of time to evict Tex-Mex
tenants who are in breach of such paving obligations and shall insure that such
parking lot sites must be paved prior to use by new tenants.
3. Tex-Mex
will remove silos:
Tex-Mex
will cause the removal of various silos located East of Arkansas Street
alongside the north side of The Texas Mexican Railway Company’s lands within
six months from data hereof.
4. Tex-Mex’s
land for city streets:
The
parties will continue to negotiate a land exchange or other similar arrangement
whereby Tex-Mex will dedicate to the City of Laredo, its rights (with
reservation and condition that such lands be used for street purposes only) to
surface lands necessary to connect Arkansas St. to New York St. Any grant
and/or exchange of lands will require approval from Tex-Mex’s Board of
Directors.
5. Vidaurri
Street tracks:
Both
parties will continue to negotiate the abandonment by Tex Mex of all or part of
the Vidaurri Street Railroad track.
6. City
of Laredo will survey and present offer to purchase Zacate Creek Lands:
the
City of Laredo, within six (6) months will survey the Zacate Creek Sewer Plant
lands and other adjoining Tex-Mex lands within the Zacate Creek and alongside
the Rio Grande River. Upon doing so,
the City of Laredo will present to Tex-Mex an offer to purchase such lands.
7. Closing
of the Loring and Jarvis Street crossings and opening of the Bartlett St. Crossing
Both parties will continue to negotiate
the above opening and closing of crossings as
well as any other possible sights.
If the above accurately reflects what was discussed at our
December 1, 2000 meeting, then please confirm same in writing at your earliest
convenience.
Furthermore, in the future and so that I may be fully aware of any
ordinance violations and citations, I ask that you please refer all such
matters to Mr. Arturo Dominguez, Real
Estate Manager for the Texas Mexican Railway Company.
Very truly your,
Manuel Zulaica
General Manager
Cm. Bruni mentioned that
the silos that are to be demolished are located in District II on Arkansas and
Guadalupe Street. He also stressed the
importance of expediting the approval of Tex-Mex Board of Directors on grant/or
land exchanges.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Mayor
Pro Tempore Guerra
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
4. Public hearing
concerning an application by Hurd Urban Development, Ltd., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as further described
by metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective
date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing
for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
5. Public hearing
concerning an application by Killam Development Corporation, altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943 acres as B-3
(General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation and against the
proposed initial zoning of M-1.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29
as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District), 15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943
acres as B-3 (General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce and concur with
staff.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
6. Public hearing
concerning an application by Killam Industrial Development Partnership,
Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of
Laredo, annexing additional territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18
as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial
Tract, providing for the effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial Tract,
providing for the effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
7. Public hearing
concerning an application by Ramsa Properties, Inc., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service
plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1
(Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and
bounds, specifically the Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. J. Valdez
8. Public hearing
concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing
District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Laredo Sand and Gravel, requested a
Special Use Permit.
Keith Selman, City Planner, assured the Council that the use
itself would retain its non-conforming status indefinitely.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Valdez
9. Public hearing
concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34 as further described
by metes and bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract, providing for the effective
date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34
as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A
(Single-Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
10.
Public hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo
FY 2000-2001
annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $94,409.00
for the HIV/AIDS
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project.
The Texas Department
of Health has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for
the period beginning
February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002. (Approval of
Resolution 2000-R-163
needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY
2000-2001 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) Project. The Texas
Department of Health has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the
period beginning February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
11. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health
Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the
City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30,
2001. (Approval of Resolution 2000-R-164 needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY
2000-2001 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health
Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the
City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30,
2001.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
12. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $31,480.00 in additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White
Project. The Texas Department of
Health has awarded a $31,480.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period
beginning April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY
2000-2001 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $31,480.00 in additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White
Project. The Texas Department of
Health has awarded a $31,480.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period
beginning April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
13. Public hearing
amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances by establishing Article VII., On-Site Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and
providing for effective date and publication.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances by establishing Article VII.,
On-Site Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and providing for
effective date and publication.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
14. Public hearing
authorizing the decrease of the maximum commercial weight allowed to
cross International Bridges of the City of Laredo, without a
permit, from 84,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs and increasing the bridge toll rate
schedule for South bound commercial over weights (anything over 80,000 lbs) and
redefining the different over weight categories, and implementing a penalty fee
for South bound over weights that arrive at the International Bridge of the
City of Laredo, without a permit, and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Decreasing the maximum commercial weight allowed to cross
International Bridges of the City of Laredo, without a permit, from 84,000 lbs
to 80,000 lbs and increasing the bridge toll rate schedule for South bound
commercial over weights (anything over 80,000 lbs) and redefining the different
over weight categories, and implementing a penalty fee for South bound over
weights that arrive at the International Bridge of the City of Laredo, without
a permit, and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances
currently in effect.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
15. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores
1.
Discussion with possible action on improving the phone system at City
Hall.
Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent, stated that his department has
already solicited proposals, for a voice mail system for all City Hall and
Police Department employees.
B. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1.
Status report on the construction of the Skate Park.
John Vidaurri, Parks & Recreation Director, informed the
Council that the project would be completed mid-February.
2. Discussion on the use
of "liquid string" and "snappers" at parades and directing
staff to draft an ordinance to its prohibition for introduction at
the December 18th City Council Meeting.
Gustavo Guevara, City Secretary, read the following letter:
This past year, two municipalities have contacted us and solicited
our opinions with regards to vendor sale items. Their concerns were for our safety and enjoyment and they
proposed banning two products. We
respectfully request your assistance in assuring your parade is enjoyed by not
only the spectators, but the participants as well. Many commercial vendors that work parade routes these days are
selling spray cans of “Silly String”, an aerosol spray can that shoots colored
synthetic string from it’s container, and “Poppers”, a small pea size ball that
explodes upon impact. While these
sprays and poppers seem to be enjoyed by the person using the, the spectator or
participant does not! In reality, these
sprays and poppers are very damaging in the form of stains and burn to the
paint finishes on our parade vehicles and to the uniforms and costumes worn by
our Shiners. The clothing is rendered
unusable and the cost of working the stains our of vehicle surfaces is
escalating. The Shrine urges you to
refrain from permitting vendors to sell “Silly String in a Can” or like
items.
Our members always enjoy coming to Laredo to participate in the
Washington’s Birthday Celebration and Parade.
We look forward to and are already making plans to be there February 17,
2001.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Loren Hayes
1st Vice President, Alzafar Shrine
Motion to instruct staff to create an ordinance that would
prohibit the use of liquid string and snappers at parades.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C.
Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1.
Discussion with possible action on the deterioration of Calton Road
between
McPherson Rd. and IH-35.
Cm. E. Valdez strongly encouraged staff to create
solutions for the deterioration of Calton Road.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated several solutions that staff
is currently working on for Calton Road.
Cm. Bruni expressed a
desire to eliminate Calton Road from the truck route and find another
alternative.
Keith Selman, City Planner, informed Council that qualification of
a grant for Calton would require the project to be a Corridor Concept and it
would compete on a national level. He
informed Council of the four alternatives that were presented to the Traffic
Safety Committee for a truck route:
1.
To use McPherson from Saunders once the reconstruction is complete.
2.
Jacaman to McPherson.
3.
Airport Base – Thomas to Gale
4.
Current situation.
Motion to instruct staff to consider removing Calton Road as a
truck route and submit the project to the Traffic Safety Committee for
alternatives.
Moved: Cm. E.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
Moved: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion with
possible action on the deterioration of Hillside Rd. between
Springfield Ave. and
McPherson Rd.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, explained why Hillside Rd. is
deteriorating.
Joe Guerra, Public Works Director, reassured Council that the
problem on Hillside Road would be resolved.
He added that the City is currently using a six inch black base rather
than caliche. He also stressed the
importance of taxpayers and business owners to be cognizant of their sprinkler
system. Broken sprinklers are
detrimental to our streets and they also waste water.
3. Status update of
sidewalk improvements in District V, under design and
construction with
possible action.
This item was
discussed in item # 49.
D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra
1.
Discussion with possible action on ambulatory vendors out on the
streets.
Victor Oliveros, of the Health Department, informed Council of the
City ordinances that pertain to street vending.
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra requested that the City create a system
that would legitimize and regulate street vending. He encouraged the City departments to unite in alleviating the
problem.
E. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez,
Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on Union
Pacific Rail Crossings and abandoned
tracks in
District VII.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, recommended having a meeting with
Union Pacific as soon as possible to discuss different issues. He added that the City would execute a
survey to identify the proper owners of the right of ways.
F. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible action on City Property by the west railroad
tracks on
Zaragosa and Ventura.
Erasamo Villarreal, Director of Community Development, confirmed
that the property is owned by private
ownership.
2. Discussion with
possible action regarding a parking lot for tour buses and tractor
trailers at River
Drive Mall.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, informed the Council that the City
will systematically be going through the process of redoing that entire tract
of land. He added that the final draft
would be presented to the Council in January of 2001.
3.
Discussion with possible action regarding railroad tracks not in use by
Vidaurri
St. and Santa Rita St.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that City is currently doing
a title search and will return to Council with the information.
4.
Discussion with possible action on vacant units at Municipal Housing.
Mario Maldonado, Director of Housing, explained that the vacant
units were currently being renovated.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County for
approximately 1,992 square feet of office space constituting Suite
No. 11 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September 30,
2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending
September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003.
Monthly rent shall be $2,200.00 and will be adjusted annually during the
primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer
Price Index; providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
17. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head
Start for approximately 300 square feet of office space
constituting Suite No. 21 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at
the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2000 and ending on August
31, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending
August 31, 2002 and August 31, 2003.
Monthly rent shall be $370.00 and will be adjusted annually during the
primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer
Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
18. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head
Start for approximately 480 square feet of office space
constituting Suite No. 26 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at
the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September
30, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending
September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003.
Monthly rent shall be $590.00 and will be adjusted annually during the
primary extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer
Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
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Motion to waive the final reading of ordinances 2000-O-282,
2000-O-283, 2000-O-296, 2000-O-297, 2000-O-298, 2000-O-299, 2000-O-300,
2000-O-301, 2000-O-302, 2000-O-303, 2000-O-304, 2000-O-305, 2000-O-306 and
2000-O-307.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 2000-O-282 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,
Texas, Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2000-A, in the principal
amount of $1,600,000.00, for the purchase of automotive equipment, trucks, fire
engines, ambulances, sweeper, mowers, street equipment and computers and
ordaining other matters relating to the subject and authorizing amendment to
City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein. (City Council)
Mayor Flores read the ordinance publicly.
Jerry Jordan, an advisor from Estrada Hinojosa & Company,
Inc., Financial Advisors to the City,
gave a report on the Certificates of Obligation.
Bid Tabulation for $1,550,000 PUB Prop Fin Contractual Obligns Ser
2000-A
Bids received: 5
|
Bidding Lead Manager |
Total Interest Cost |
Discount Premium |
Net Interest Cost |
True Interest Cost |
|
Coastal Securities |
284,178.71 |
310.00 |
283,868.71 |
4.794989 |
|
Southwest Securities |
286,585.42 |
-85.45 |
286,585.42 |
4.827912 |
|
A. G.
Edwards & Sons, Inc. |
286,325.21 |
0.00 |
286,325.21 |
4.845965 |
|
First Union Securities, Inc. |
291,841.67 |
0.00 |
291,841.67 |
4.908654 |
|
Dain Rauscher Incorporated |
291,841.67 |
0.00 |
291,841.67 |
4.908654 |
Syndicate membership
Costal Securities:
Southwest Securities:
A. G. Edwards & Son, Inc.
First Union Securities, Inc.:
First Union Sec Inc. Mgr, Morgan
Keegan Co. Mgr, RW Baird Co. MGR
Dain Rauscher Incorporated:
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-282 with the amendment amount
of $1,600,000 to $1,550,000.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano not present.
Motion to approve Coastal Securities for item 19 and 20.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-283 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,
Texas Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2000, in the principal amount
of $9,400,000.00 for
paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual
Obligations for the
purpose of constructing and equipping a new
Municipal Court;
constructing and improving the City's streets, to-wit:
Shiloh widening, Santa
Maria reconstruction, Jacaman Road (through
Airport property),
Springfield/Calle del Norte; Cuatro Vientos Road,
Meadow at TxMex
(traffic analysis, feasibility study, and overpass
design), McPherson
widening, Springfield Avenue extension, Bartlett
from Hillside to Gale,
and the acquisition, design and construction of
Inner City Park, and
the payment of legal, fiscal, architectural and
engineering fees in
connection with such projects and ordaining other
matters relating to the
subject and authorizing amendment to City's Budget
to appropriate such
proceeds for purposes authorized herein.
(City Council)
Mayor Flores publicly read the ordinance.
$9,365,000 Comb Tax & Rev C/O SER
|
Bidding Lead Manager |
Total Interest Cost |
Discount Premium |
Net Interest Cost |
True Interest Cost |
|
Coastal Securities |
6,441,445.29 |
0.00 |
6,441,445.29 |
5.305139 |
|
Banc of America Securities |
6,433,224.05 |
-85.45 |
6,433,138.60 |
5.310937 |
|
A. G. Edwards & Sons |
6,441,521.53 |
0.00 |
6,441.521.53 |
5.329853 |
|
Southwest Securities |
6,518,105.94 |
0.00 |
6,518,105.94 |
5.341006 |
|
First Union Securities, Inc. |
6,488,185.03 |
0.00 |
6,488.185.03 |
5.349227 |
|
Dain Rauscher Incorporated |
6,506,438.08 |
0.00 |
6,506,438,08 |
5.374775 |
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-283 with the amendment w/issue
amount of $9,365,000.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-296 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 4 and the W1/2 of Lot 5, Block 1394, Eastern Division, located
at 2417 Kearney St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective
date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-296.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-297 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
110.003 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
east of Ejido Ave. and north of Eistetter Rd.
(Wormser Rd.), from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective
date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-297.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-298 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
56.4870 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
on the northwest corner of Bob Bullock Lp. and Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-298.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-299 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
28.916 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located east of
Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective
date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt
Ordinance # 2000-O-299.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-300
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
8.084 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located west of
Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District)
to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt
Ordinance # 2000-O-300.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-301 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
23.847 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of
Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District)
to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and
effective date. (Council Member Louis
H. Bruni) (As
Amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-301.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-302 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
73.0759 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of
Bob Bullock Lp. and
south of Lakeview Blvd., from AG (Agricultural
District) to R-1
(Single Family Residential District); providing for
publication and
effective date. (Council Member Louis
H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-302.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-303 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
correctional facility on Lot 1, Block
1, Webb County Detention Center Plat, located north of the City of Rio Bravo
and west of Hwy. 83; providing for publication and effective date. (City Council) (As Amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-303.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-304 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
22.84 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds, located east of
Sinatra Parkway and west of Bob Bullock
Lp., from M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District) and R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to B-
4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective
date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-304.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-305 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Day
Care Center on Lot 5, Block 1693, Eastern
Division, located at 2820
Clark Blvd.; providing for publication and
effective date. (Council
Member Louis H. Bruni) (As Amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-305.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-306 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance
of a Special Use Permit for mini-storage
warehouses on Lots 7, 8,
9, and 10, Block 431, Eastern Division, located at
202 W. Saunders St.;
providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-306.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-307 Amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
1.03 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, being a part of Lot
1, Block 1, Twiss
Subdivision, located east of Santa Maria Ave. and north
of Casa de Palmas
Subdivision, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-307.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
20. 2000-R-163 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept and execute all
documents for a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period
beginning February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-163.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2000-R-164 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept and execute all
documents for a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-164.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Ramirez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
23. Consideration to
approve 30 General Fund Third Party Funding contracts. The
contracts are for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2001 and total $518,593.00.
Avance $15,000
Bringing Everyone Special Together $14,063
Bethany House $15,000
Border Area Nutrition Council $27,000
Boy's & Girls Club of Laredo $89,528
Boy Scouts Gulf Coast Council $18,000
Casa de Misericordia $10,000
Catholic Social Services $11,250
Children's International Advocacy Center $50,000
Communities In Schools $15,000
Community Action Agency - Elderly Nutrition
Program $20,000
Community Action Agency -Meals on Wheels $18,750
Girl Scouts Paisano Council $10,000
Holding Institute $ 4,000
Infante Boxing Club $ 3,000
Laredo Crime Stoppers $15,000
LISD Campus Crime Stoppers $ 6,000
Laredo Region Food Bank $18,000
Laredo Webb County Child Welfare Board $ 5,202
Laredo Webb County Food Bank $30,550
Laredo Webb County Neighborhood Housing
Service $15,000
Laredo International Fair and Exposition $ 4,500
Literacy Volunteers of America $ 6,750
Mi Laredo $ 4,500
Rio Grande International Study Center $ 6,375
Rio Grande /Rio Bravo Basin Coalition $ 5,000
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center $67,500
Sacred Heart Children's Home $ 2,625
South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse $ 4,325
Webb County American Red Cross $ 6,675
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to
approve 18 Hotel/Motel Fund Third Party Funding contracts. The
contracts are for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2001 and total $413,729.00
Club Olympia Track and Field $ 4,500
Laredo Chamber of Commerce - Cola Blanca $ 9,000
LULAC #7 $ 2,250
LULAC #12 $ 4,050
Society of Martha Washington $ 10,000
Salon de la Fama Latinoamericana del
Deporte $ 3,600
Washington's Birthday Celebration
Association $ 9,000
Washington's Birthday Celebration Museum $ 11,750
Laredo Children's Museum $ 50,000
Webb County Heritage Foundation $ 52,750
Laredo Center for the Arts $131,360
L.C.C. Dance/Music Community Production $ 32,815
Laredo Little Theater $ 27,054
Laredo Philharmonic Chorale $ 2,600
Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra $ 37,000
Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science
Center $10,000
Servicing Children & Adolescents in
Need - July 4th Fiesta $ 10,000
T.A.M.I.U. Dance Productions $ 6,000
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Second:
For: Against: Abstain:
24. Consideration to award
an annual maintenance contract for library automation, network
services, software, Vmark licenses and equipment for the
libraries' Dynix( network to epixtech co. in the amount of $53,754.88.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Consideration for
approval of final change order no. 3, a decrease of $116,846.50 for
the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance
of the Texas Avenue/Price Street Drainage Improvements and approval of final
payment in the amount of $150,910.52 to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo,
Texas. Final contract amount is
$1,286,533.00. Funding is available in
the 1998 CO Issue Texas Ave./Price St.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Consideration to award
a construction contract to Marshall Company, Corpus Christi,
Texas, in the base bid amount of $938,000.00 for Fire Station No.
12 to be located at Bob Bullock Loop in the vicinity of Texas A&M
International University and approval of change order no. 1 to deduct
$195,306.00 for site improvement items for a net award of $742,694.00. Funding is available in the New Fire Station
- Buildings.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Consideration to
approve the proposed FY 2000-2001 Street Recycling Project (133.5
Blocks) and authorization to develop plans and specifications and
let the project out for bids.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Consideration to award
a construction contract to Brothers Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas,
in the net base bid amount of $674,021.33 for Jacaman Road
Extension Project which includes the base bid amount less deductive alternate
for water and sidewalks and additive alternate for traffic devices and steel
casing. Funding is available in the
2001 C.O. Issue - Jacaman Road Extension.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Consideration to award
annual contract (FY01-014), to the LOW BIDDER MEETING
SPECIFICATIONS, Laurel Battery, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $45,000.00, for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City's
fleet. This contract will be for a
period of one year. Since no battery
inventory is maintained at the maintenance facility, all batteries are purchased
on an as needed basis.
This City did receive lower bids from
other vendors; however, the batteries proposed
by these vendors did not meet the minimum acceptable cranking amps
or the reserve capacity rating required by the City.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration to award
an annual service contract number FY01-015, to the LOW
BIDDER, Mo-Vac Service Co., McAllen, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $80,000.00, for furnishing vacuum truck services to transport
domestic sewage and/or sewage sludge from the Utilities Department - Wastewater
Division. This service supplements the
department's equipment capabilities and help control sewage overflows during
emergencies. The frequency and number
of hours vary depending on the City's need.
The bid price is based on a flat hourly rate of $63.00. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department - Wastewater Division.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-017 to the LOW BIDDER, Hughes
Supply Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of
$396,015.00, for the purchase of PVC pipe.
These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities
Department - Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department - Water Distribution Division.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Consideration to renew
for one additional year, contract number FY00-021 awarded to
OUTDOOR SYSTEM MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Monterrey, N. L., for outdoor
billboard advertising in Mexico, in the total cost of $102,196.44 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all contract documents. The term of the contract will be for one
year with an option to renew for one, additional one-year term. Billboards are contracted for the following
cities: Monterrey (7), Guadalajara (4),
Monclova (2), Torreon (1), San Luis Potosi (1), and Saltillo (2). Funding is available in the Laredo
Convention and Visitors Bureau billboard advertising account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-022 to the LOW BIDDER, Denco One
Hour Photo, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $15,000.00,
for the purchase of photographic film.
A base price has been established for a twelve-month period for the
purchase of the 35mm and Polaroid film.
The majority of the film will be purchased by the Police Department;
however, the contract price is valid for any other department that requires this
commodity. Funding is available in the
Police Department's budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-023 to the SOLE BIDDER, Holt
Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $433,361.00, for
the purchase of one landfill compactor for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of
one landfill compactor for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of the compactor and a
five-year maintenance contract. The
City will trade in a six year old compactor as part of the buy back
program. Funding is available in the
Solid Waste Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
35. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-024, to the SOLE BIDDER, Holt
Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $404,463.00, for
the purchase of one tract type tractor (dozer) for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of
the tractor and five year maintenance contract. The City will trade in a six year old dozer as part of the buy
back program. Funding is available in
the Solid Waste Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-031, to the most responsive proposer for
the installation of a telecommunications wiring network for the
new Public Works Facility and the Utilities Department Building. The contractor will install all the voice,
data and video wiring needed for the telephone system and computers to be
installed at this facility. Funding for
this project has been allocated in the Public Works Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and
the Utilities Fund.
Motion to award the contract to Fibger Optic of San Antonio for
$76,022.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Consideration to award
contract FY00-134, to Severn Trent Services, Corpus Christi,
Texas, in the amount of $80,000.00, for providing laboratory
analytical services for the Utilities Department. The testing laboratory will be responsible for sample handling,
analysis, and reporting for a wide range of environmental parameters in soil,
water, and sludge samples for both water and wastewater applications. These testing services are needed to comply
with all TNRCC and EPA requirements.
Funding is available in the Utilities Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
38. Consideration to award
construction contract number FY01-012, to the LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, Diaz Construction, Inc., of Laredo, Texas, in
the amount of $55,900.00, for La Ladrillera Elderly Center located at 2100 Pinder
St. The construction will consist of
general repairs or alterations to a wing of an existing building and the
addition of a driveway. Funding is
available from Community Development Block Grant funds from the 25th Action
Year.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
39. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into contract and award 2000
Emergency Shelter Grant Funds (ESG) made available by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $104,100.00 to
Catholic Social Services of Laredo, Inc. for shelter operations of the Frontera
Halfway House and to include other general improvements.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
40. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to award 2000 Emergency Shelter Grant
Funds (ESG) made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development in the amount $45,600.00 to Webb County to be utilized by the
Community Action Agency to provide homeless prevention assistance.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
41. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Metro
Affordable Housing Corporation (Metro) for the use of twenty lots
belonging to the City of Laredo located in the Los Obispos Subdivision. Through a partnership with the City of
Laredo, the Metro Affordable Housing Corporation will construct 20
Single-Family dwellings on said property and will make them available to
individuals and families of 80% of income and below through a Lease Purchase
Homeownership Pilot Program.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
42. Consideration for
approval of payment estimate no. 11 to Pate & Pate Enterprises, Inc.,
The Woodlands, Texas, for the South Laredo/Chacon Creek
Interceptor in the amount of $362,652.94. The payment reduces the retainage
from 5% to 1%. The total amount left in
the contract after this payment is $90,663.23.
Funding is available in the 1994 Bond Issue Chacon Interceptor.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
43. Consideration to
approve amendment #1 to a contract with Naismith Engineering Inc.
to include in their scope the identification of the most
advantageous sizing and routing of sewer lines in the entire service area for
the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The amendment will increase the amount of the contract from $53,965.00
to $59,965.00. The amendment will also increase the
delivery time by 20 calendar days.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
44. Consideration to award
a professional services contract to Raba Kistner Consultants,
Inc., in the amount not to exceed $32,850.00 to provide project
inspection services during the environmental phase of the demolition of two
masonry buildings identified as Building No. 1450 and 1451 located at the
Laredo International Airport and to provide project administration services to
the City of Laredo and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract. The term of the contract to complete the
scope of work is 60 calendar days.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
45. Consideration to
cancel the December 25, 2000 City Council Meeting due to the
Christmas holiday.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
46. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of $160,054.31 for the Chacon Creek Bridge
Meadow Street Project to cover the City's portion for the second letting
(bidding). Funding is available in the
Reserve Appropriation line item of the 1998 Certificate of Obligation
Issue. TXDOT has also requested that
the City reimburse the previous contractor, Cherokee Bridge the amount
$116,414.08 which represents 50% of their claim; TXDOT will pay the remaining
50% for a total amount of $232,828.17.
This claim would be payable on October 1, 2001 and is subject to
appropriation in the 2001-2002 City of Laredo Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
47. Presentation regarding
the alternatives for using wastewater effluent for beneficial
purposes in the future.
This presentation will discuss the conceptual implementation of the
ideas developed during the preparation of the regional water plan prepared by
Region "M" (Senate Bill 1).
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, gave the following
presentation:
Vision for Laredo
Uninterrupted Growth supported by a
diversified Water supply
“By the year 2050 the Rio Grande river will support 2.5 million
people in the U. S. alone, potentially
over 7 million including Mexico”
Effluent Reuse as a long-term water supply
strategy
·
Purchase
water rights
·
Groundwater
resources
·
Reduction of
per Capita Use
·
Weather
Modification
·
Effluent
Reuse
Goals for Effluent Reuse
·
Green areas
and other irrigation uses by 2005
·
Industrial
development by 2010
·
Dual piping
residential by 2020
·
Potabilization…some
day?
Strategies
·
Determine
best and most appropriate use for effluent
·
Invest in
effluent reuse infrastructure
·
Maintain
public dialogue for community buy-in
Best and Most Appropriate Use
Substitution of potable water for effluent
if:
·
Equivalent
costs are maintained
·
No public
health impacts exist
·
Long-term
benefit is more desirable
·
There is no
other choice
Green Areas
·
Linear Parks
Along river and creeks (0.17/1000 gal)
·
Golf Courses
(no cost to user)
·
Cemeteries
($4.91/1000 gal)
Industrial Areas
Examples of Industrial Processes:
·
Harlingen: Fruit of the Loom
·
El
Paso: Levi Strauss
Residential Areas
§
Dual piping
reduces demand on water rights
§
Cost of
infrastructure in subdivision doubles
§
Best
constructed in new areas
§
Public
acceptance is vital
§
Public-Private
investment is ideal – incentives?
Investment in
Infrastructure
§
Role of
Government
§
Incentives
to attract industry
§
Co-investment
in residential areas
§
Competition
for resources
Maintain Public
Dialog
§
Form
citizens task force
§
Publicize
ideas to identify obstacles early
§
Understand
and communicate technological limitations
§
Maintain
availability and cost of water statistics
Contradictions
The easiest projects are often aesthetic
in nature but are secondary in importance
(i.e.green areas)
Potabilization is the most vital but least
acceptable alternative
Recommendations
§
Develop a
Master Plan of Reuse opportunities
§
Incorporate
possible reuse projects early in infrastructure planning
§
Maintain a
cost model that adequately compares cost of reuse projects to other
alternatives
§
Establish a
threshold value where reuse projects can be preferentially developed
48. Presentation by the
Traffic Safety Department on cost estimates and breakdown for the
Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) Bulb Replacement Program for all
traffic signals within the City of Laredo promoting energy and maintenance
savings, with possible action.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Director, stated that an aggressive
approach was desired toward the bulb replacement program. All the traffic signals in the City of
Laredo have been identified and an inventory on the existing bulb usage has
been recorded.
A list of the existing traffic signals in the city and a cost
breakdown with a summary for the bulb replacement project was submitted to the
Council Members. He added that a 45%
reduction would be recognized for all traffic signals with the LED red ball
replacement. An estimated $240,000 will
be required to replace the red ball indicator citywide including both on and
off-system traffic signals. The
expected incentive will be approximately $204,000. The project funding will be identified later when the Standard
Performance Contract comes into effect.
49. Status report on the
sidewalk projects under construction and design. (Projects 11-A
through 11-D, 12,
13, 14, 16, and 17).
Rogelio Rivera
submitted the following report:
Sidewalk Projects 11A – 11D
CDBG Sidewalks Project 11-A Contractor: Pete Gallegos Paving
Street From To Side Blks District
Chacota St. Louisiana India North 4 I
Vicente Street Milmo New York North 4 I
Boulanger Street Hwy 83 S. Louisiana South 3 I
Mercer Street Mendiola Malinche North 4 III
Mendiola Avenue Mercer Marion East 2 III
Wooster Street Meadow Urbahn South 4 III
Cortez Street Lexington Stone North 7 III
CDBG Sidewalks Project 11-B Contractor: J.
Soliz Maintenance
Street From To Side Blks District
Corpus
Christi Ejido Madero South 5 II
Guadalupe St. Ejido Roosevelt South 4 II
Laredo Street Ejido Roosevelt South 4 II
Harding Ave. Tex-Mex Chihuahua St. West 4 II
Diaz Ave. Tex-Mex Chihuahua St. West 4 II
Guatemozin St. Stone Loring North 1 III
Rosario St. McPherson Hendricks South 2 III
Loring Ave. Guatemozin Cortez West 1 III
CDBG Sidewalks Project 11-C Contractor:
Cherokee Rd. & Bdg.
Street From To Side Blks District
Monterrey Ave. O’Kane Clark West ½ IV
Monterrey Ave. O’Kane Clark East ½ IV
San Francisco Ave. Poggenpohi Gonzalez West 1 IV
Shea Street San
Jorge San Leonardo North 2 IV
Weistetter St. E.San
Fran. Monterrey South 4 V
Monterrey Ave. Olive W. Eistetter West 4 V
McDonell Ave. Olive Bustamante East 3 V
Chicago Street Eagle
Pass Santa Maria South 7 VII
Baltimore St. Santa
Isabel Eagle Pass South 1 VII
Eagle Pass Ave. Chicago Pace West 1 VII
Chicago Street Sta
Cleotilde Santa Rita North 1 VII
Santa Isabel Ave. Lafayette Baltimore West ½ VII
Eagle Pass Ave. Lafayette Baltimore East ½ VII
CDBG Sidewalks Project 11-D Contractor: Pete Gallegos Paving
Street From To Side Blks District
Tilden Ave. Ash Saunders West 4 IV
Maryland
Ave. Stewart Price West 1 IV
Sanders Ave. Plum Frost East 1 IV
Price St. Sanders Springfield South 2 IV
Price St. Cedar Logan South 1 IV
Kearney Street Cedar Tilden South 2 IV
Reynolds St. Cedar Tilden South 2 IV
Reynolds Street Tilden Hendricks North 1 IV
Reynolds Street Hendricks Stone South 3 IV
Sanchez St. Camp W. Anna South 1 VIII
Sanchez St. Pinder E. Anna South 2 VIII
Pinder Ave. Garcia Gonzalez West 6 VIII
Lee Ave. Garza Park West 2 VIII
CDBG Sidewalks Project 12b (33 blocks)
Street From To Side Blks District
Palo Blanco S.
Canada S. Louisiana North 3
S. Texas Palo
Blanco Ireland West 5
S. Arkansas Boulanger Loop 20 West 3
New York Rosario Market West 1
Canada Rosario Market West 1
Moreno Corpus
ChristiGuadalupe West 2
Roosevelt Tex-Mex Chihuahua West 4
Madero Tex-Mex Laredo West 2
Laredo Ejido Moreno North 1
Stone Gates Aldama East 8
Piedra China Meadow Buena Vista South 3
CDGB Sidewalks Project 14 Civil Engineers
Street From To Side Blks District
Musser Marcella Maryland South 2 III
Fremont McDonnell Sanders South 2 III
Lane McDonnell Cedar South 7 III
Guerrero Monterrey Sanders North 1 III
Guerrero Marcella Maryland North 1.5 III
Galveston Monterrey Marcella North 1.5 III
Galveston Marcella Maryland North 1.5 III
Rosario McClelland McPherson North 1 III
Hendricks Market Willow West 3.5 III
Stone Aldama Green East 4 III
Meadow Chihuahua Rosario West 1 III
Meadow Market Guatemozin West 2 III
Meadow Willow Green West 3 III
Meadow Rosario Guatemozin East 3 III
Meadow Willow Green East 3 III
CDBG Sidewalks Project 12 a (33 Blocks) G. G. Salinas Inc.
Street From To Side Blks District
Bustamante W. Eistett East 1 V
San Carlos E. San Fran. Monterrey North 4 V
San Pedro Monterrey E. San Francis North 4 V
Olive E. San Fran Valencia South 2 V
Boston Juarez Flores South 3 VII
Ugarte Juarez San Bernardo North 5 VII
Juarez Ugarte Chicago West 2 VII
Juarez Pace Chicago East 1 VII
San Agustin Park Garza West 2 VII
Salinas Park Garza East 2 VII
Bruni Santa Cleo. Santa Maria North 3 VII
Park Santa Maria Santa Rita North 4 VII
Pace Davis Sta. Maria South 1 VII
Ugarte Davis Sta. Maria South 1 VII
Philadelphia Davis Sta. Maria South 1 VII
Boston Davis Sta. Maria South 1 VII
CDBG Sidewalks Project 13(16 BLKS), Proj
16 and Proj. 17B
Street From To Side Blks District
Century Dr. Century Dr. Nor.
Avenida West 3 I
Century W. Century N Century W East 2 I
Century N Century W Century N North 1 I
Sunset Lp. Century D Cul-d-Sac East 5 I
Sunset Lp. Century W Cul-d-Sac West 5 I
Wyoming S. Dakota E. Dalota North 6 V
Bustamante McPherson Tilden North 3 V
Sanders Ave. Saunders San Jose West 2 V
Sanders Ave. Monterrey Ash West 1 V
Bristol Rd. River Bk Acadia North 7 VII
Albany Lowry Rd. Bristol West 1 VII
Motion to move ahead with the sidewalks project.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
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.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time: 8:50 p.m.
Moved: Cm. E. Valdez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01 to
39 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council Meeting held
on the 4th day of December, 2001.
__________________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary