CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-01
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO,
TEXAS 78040JANUARY 2, 2001
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, City
Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant
City Manager
Jaime Flores, City
Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of November 20, 2000 and November 27,
2000.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Anita
Stanley, Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator, who recently
received the Programmers Choice Award for Best Adult/Senior
Program for the event of The Senior Egg Hunt at the National Recreation and
Park Association Conference. Ms.
Stanley attended the conference in mid-November and had the opportunity to
submit samples of Laredo's most effective recreational programming to a panel
of judges from across the nation. Ms.
Stanley was one of only ten programming-award recipients named at the
conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mayor Flores and City Council publicly recognized Anita Stanley
for her exemplary accomplishments achieved by her hard work and dedication.
b. Recognition of the
Health Department's Vital Statistics Registration Staff for being
awarded the 5-Star Vital Registration and Excellence Award from
the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
The Mayor and City Council presented a Seven Flags Certificate to
the employees of the Health Department’s Vital Statistics Registration Staff
for being awarded the 5-Star Vital Registration and Excellence Award for the
fourth consecutive year.
Communiqués
a. Presentation by Olga
Maldonado, General Manager of Community Services of AEP, on
AEP's Today Magazine
featuring "Laredo: Economic Boom Town".
Ms.
Maldonado gave a brief summary of the article that was in the AEP’s
Today
Magzaine. She stated that Laredo is the fastest
growing City in the AEP System. She
added that the quality
of Customer and Community service they provide is the reason
they are viewed as a
solid company in the community.
b. Cm. Bruni expressed his concerns about the
lawlessness of people discharging firearms
in the air on New
Years Day. He requested for staff to
inform citizens of the dangers
through the public access channel.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor
Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra of Alberto Magnon to the
Transportation and
Traffic Safety Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Council
Member Juan Ramirez of Frank Quesada to the Transportation
& Traffic Safety Committee, Ruben Longoria to the Parks &
Recreation Committee, Graciela R. Garcia to the Redistricting Commission and
Jose Salvador Tellez to the City Charter Commission.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
c. Appointment by Council
Member Louis H. Bruni of Alfredo Solis to the Redistricting
Commission.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Agredano
Second: Cm.
Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC
HEARINGS
1. 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 $161,793.00 for the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal
Project. The Texas Department of Health
has awarded a $161,793.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning
January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
(Approval of Resolution 2001-R-003 is 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 $161,793.00 for the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal
Project. The Texas Department of Health
has awarded a $161,793.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning
January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
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
2. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
All of Block 45, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 510 W.
Canal St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business
District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed
zone change. This is an appeal from an
unfavorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning all of Block 45, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 510 W. Canal
St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business
District to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cesar Cantu voiced his opinion against the zone change.
Benjamin Hinojosa and Mike Villarreal voiced their opinion in
favor of the zone change.
Olga Maldonado from AEP/CPL spoke in favor of the zone change.
Mr. Hinojosa, Supervisor/
Customer Designer AEP/CPL, spoke in favor of the zone change. He reassured Council that safety is not an
issue.
Motion to close the public hearing and table for the next meeting.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 8 and the N 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 485, Western Division, located
at 309 Park St. from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community
Business District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval
of a Conditional Use Permit for a soft drink distributor.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 8 and the N 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 485, Western Division, located at
309 Park St. from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Conditional
Use Permit subject to Planning & Zoning Commission’s restrictions.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Ramirez
4. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
0.403 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
east of San Dario Ave. and south of Lost Oaks Rd., from B-3 (Community Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial 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 0.403 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located east of
San Dario Ave. and south of Lost Oaks Rd., from B-3 (Community Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of Sherfey Engineering, spoke in favor of
the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
5. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 102 W.
Village Blvd., from R-O (Residential-Office District) to B-1 (Limited 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 Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 102 W. Village
Blvd., from R-0 (Residential-Office District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
6. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
0.010 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
east of Bob Bullock Loop and north of Del Mar Blvd., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial 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 0.010 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located east of
Bob Bullock Loop and north of Del Mar Blvd., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of Sherfey Engineering, requested
approval of the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
7. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
14.0061 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
north of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and east of Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the
proposed B-3 Zone and approval of a B-1 Zone.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 14.0061 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located north
of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and east of Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to
B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date.
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 as a B-1 as per
staff and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
8. Public hearing amending
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
129.9939 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
north of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and east of Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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 129.9939 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
north of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and east of Hwy. 83, from AG (Agricultural
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
9. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
All of Block 29 and Lot 79B, Block 79, Calton Gardens Subdivision,
located at 402 W. Calton Rd., from B-3
(Community Business District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) with a
Special Use Permit for storage and handling of hazardous materials. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed zone change and Special Use Permit. 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 all of Block 29 and Lot 79B, Block 79, Calton Gardens Subdivision,
located at 402 W. Calton Rd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to M-1
(Light Manufacturing District) with a Special Use Permit for storage and
handling of hazardous materials; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ernesto Longoria spoke against the approval of the zone change.
Reynaldo Rodriguez appeared to oppose the zone change.
Ron Whitehawk and Juan Flores, part owner of Dinastia, spoke in
favor of the zone change request.
Zulema Longoria, whose residence is behind of Dinastia, opposed
the zone change request due to the safety of the children.
Mr. Villarreal, adjoining
neighbor, spoke against the zone change due to the fire hazards.
Socorro Bea spoke against the zone change.
Maria Teresa Rodriguez spoke against the zone change.
Humberto and Maria Solano spoke against the zone change.
David Cortez stated that it was not proper to place a warehouse
with hazardous materials in a business and residential zone.
Kay Carmona spoke against the zone change.
De Ann Sweeper spoke against the zone change.
Reverend Billy Cummings spoke against the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny the zone change.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Ramirez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Public hearing
amending Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 5, Block 1018, Eastern Division, located at 1820 Bayard St.,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval of a B-3
Zone.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 5, Block 1018, Eastern Division, located at 1820 Bayard St., from
R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
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 as B-3.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
11. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 3, San Isidro/McPherson No. 3
Subdivision, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to B-3 (Community 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
Lot 1, 2, 3
and 4, Block 3, San
Isidro/McPherson No. 3 Subdivision, located at 9802 McPherson
Rd., 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. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representative from South
Texas National Bank, spoke in favor of the
zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
12. Public hearing
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above ground fuel
storage on Lots 1 and 2, Block 101, Western Division, located at
520 Farragut St. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed Special Use Permit. This is an appeal from an unfavorable
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above ground fuel storage
on Lots 1 and 2, Block 101, Western Division, located at 520 Farragut St.;
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Dr. Julio Gomez Rejon
spoke against the zone change.
Ricardo Tenorio spoke against the zone change.
Fern Fisher informed the Council about the safety precautions that
have been taken for the ground fuel storage.
Motion to deny.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: None
Motion to close the public hearing; override Planning and Zoning;
and introduce as a Special Use Permit.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
13. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores
1. Presentation to inform
the rest of the Council that the patients of the Laredo
Kidney Center will loose the van services currently being provided
due to loss of funding.
Joe Guerra, Administration Manager for El Metro, informed Council
of the additional monies needed in order to better serve the public.
R. J. Garza, with El Metro, stated that it is difficult for them
to be efficient because of the rapid growth of the city. He indicated that they are submitting the
problems to the Board for solutions.
Motion to instruct staff to proceed with appropriating the
necessary funds.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano
1. Request for approval of
the proposed Veterans Monument site, with possible
action. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Jose A.
Valdez, Jr.)
Keith Selman, City Planner, mentioned the sites that were being
considered for the Veterans Monument.
He added that the Civic Center would be the best site for the monument.
Motion to accept staff’s recommendation on the selection of Civic
Center as the site for the Veterans Monument.
Moved:
Cm. Agredano
Second:
Cm. Amaya
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the
annexation of county lands east of Laredo in District II, with
possible action.
Keith Selman, City Planner, discussed the reasons for the delay in
the annexation.
Cm. Bruni expressed his
concerns with the delay. He added that
the Council would be negotiable with organizations that have special needs in
that area.
Motion to proceed with
the annexation procedures as soon as possible.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm.
J. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
D. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion with
possible action on requesting from TXDot the installation of
sensors and signalization in railroad crossing to inform drivers
of the direction in which the train is traveling along the railroad tracks of
Union Pacific in District VII.
Cm. J. Valdez requested sensors that would notify
drivers of which direction the trains are traveling and what entrances are
open.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Director of Safety, stated that TxDot is
currently working on the installation of advanced sensors and they will be
installed in December of 2001.
Motion to instruct staff to write a letter to TxDot to expedite
the installations of sensors.
Moved: Cm. J.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
E. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion on the
placing of street lights along the 1300 - 1500 block of Santa
Ursula, with possible
action.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Director, requested time to conduct a
survey in that area.
2. Discussion on providing
sidewalks along the 2200 - 2400 block of Zaragoza and
the 2300 - 2400 block
of Grant, with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, informed the Council that he is
working with Community Development in developing listings for future
projects. He added that he would return
to Council in three weeks for their approval.
3.
Discussion on paving the 2200 - 2400 block of Ventura, with possible
action.
Cm. Ramirez expressed his
concerns about property encroachment.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, confirmed the encroachments and
suggested placing a black base treatment to give the property owner a hard
surface to alleviate maintenance.
4. Discussion on the
response letter from TX Dot concerning the entrance ramp to
the Freeway from Santa
Ursula, with possible action.
Keith Selman, City Planner, informed Council that a Utility
Coordination Committee would be addressing the issues concerning the entrance
ramps to the downtown area. He added
that TxDot must conform to their standards.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
14. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County
Juvenile Board for approximately 100,357 square feet of land
located at 4602 North Bartlett Avenue.
Lease term is for three (3) years commencing on January 1, 2001 and
ending on December 31, 2003; lease may be terminated by either party upon
giving a one hundred and eighty (180) day written notice. Monthly rent shall be $1,775.00 and will be
adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing
for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council except Cm. Amaya
& Cm. E. Valdez
15. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington's
Birthday Celebration Association, Inc. (WBCA) for approximately
fifteen (15.0) acres of concrete ramp located on the southwest cargo ramp of
the Air Operations Area of the Laredo International Airport for a term of one
(1) day, on February 18, 2001. City
Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be served in
setting the rental fee at $1.00; providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
16. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Labata Services for
approximately 6,166 square feet constituting a vehicular parking
located at 5003 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for eight (8) years and ten
(10) months commencing on December 01,
2000 and ending on September 30, 2009.
Monthly rent shall be $180.00 and will be adjusted annually according to
changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
17. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement by and
between the Laredo Municipal Transit System and the City of Laredo
Department of Community Development for the lease of 6,628 sq. ft. of building
space at the Laredo Intermodal Transit Center located at 1301 Farragut (East),
for the monthly sum of $3,976.80; to be paid as follows: Community Development
Block Grant $3,022.36; Home Investment Partnership Program $198.85; and City of
Laredo General Fund $755.59; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet availability:
//www.ci.laredo.tx.us.
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinances 2001-O-001,
2001-O-002, 2000-O-003, 2000-O-004, 2000-O-005, 2000-O-006, 2000-O-007,
2000-O-008, 2000-O-009 and
2000-O-010.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2001-O-001 Amending Chapter 21 of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances to include
Article XIV to prohibit the sale of and/or use of "Liquid
String" and "Snappers" at parades and imposing a fine in an
amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00); providing for severability,
publication and effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-001.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-002 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning
13.6475 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds, located north
of Calle Del Norte and
east of Mall Del Norte, from B-3 (Community
Business District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and
effective date. (Mayor Pro Tempore Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-002 with the correction of 4.0
acres instead of 13.6475.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-003 Amending
Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Truck Traffic, Article XI
Truck Traffic by specifically amending Section 19-410, Section
19-433, Section 19-434, Section 19-435 and Section 19-439. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-003.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-004 Amending the City of Laredo's 2000-2001
annual budget in the amount of
$69,411.00 to fund the
COPS MORE 2000 grant project. The
U.S.
Department of Justice,
Community Oriented Policing Service will
designate $52,058.00
and the City of Laredo will designate $17,353.00 to
fund this project. Funding will be used to hire three (3) Clerk
III Support
Staff members. (City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-004.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-005 Amending Chapter 19,
Article XII - Transit System, of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances;
specifically Division 2 - Charter Services, Section 19-562,
subparagraph (b) to
include current City employees and current El Metro
employees to be charged
the charter "base rate"; providing for an effective
date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-005.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-006 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Jett
Racing and Sales, Inc.,
for approximately 12,000 square feet constituting
Hangar No. 123 located at
4617 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International
Airport. Lease term is for ten (10) years commencing
on January 1, 2001
and ending on December 31,
2010. Monthly rent shall be $3,910.00
and
will be adjusted annually
according to changes in the Consumer Price
Index; providing for an
effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-006.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-007 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Jett
Racing and Sales, Inc.,
for approximately 18,000 square feet constituting
Building No. 104 (former
passenger terminal) located at 4805 Maher
Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for ten (10)
years commencing on
January 1, 2001 and ending on December 31, 2010.
Monthly rent shall be
$4,690.00 and will be adjusted annually according
to changes in the
Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-007.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-008 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Aero
JBR - Laredo, Inc., for
approximately 5,980 square feet constituting
Hangar No. 1307 located at 4400 Maher Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for ten (10) years commencing on December 1, 2000 and ending on November 30,
2010. Monthly rent shall be $2,400.00
and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index;
providing for an effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-008.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-009 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Maria
Elena Salinas d/b/a Casas y Caminos Realty for approximately 252
square feet constituting Suite No. 10 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 December 1, 2000 and
ending November 30, 2001 and may be extended for one (1) year ending on
November 30, 2002. However, it is
agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either party on not
less than thirty (30) days written notice from the party terminating to the
other. Monthly rent shall be $315.00
and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension term of this
lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an
effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-009.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-010 An ordinance
designating as a one-way that section of road to include:
Vidaurri Avenue,
Southbound, Block Number South 100, between Water
Street on the North and
Ventura Street on the South; Ventura Street,
Eastbound, Block Number
1900, between Vidaurri Avenue on the West
and Santa Rita Avenue
on the East; Santa Rita Avenue, Northbound,
Block Number South 100,
between Ventura Street on the South and Water
Street on the North;
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to
indicate one-way
traffic in the designated direction and providing for
publication and
effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-010.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
19. 2000-R-172 A resolution appointing Fernando Montemayor,
Rosemary Nieves, Les
Norton, Nick Reyna, Frank Lopez and Joe Muñoz to the Laredo
Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) Advisory Committee effective January 1,
2001.
Motion to approve Resolution 2000-R-172.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2001-R-001 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into and execute an
Interlocal Governmental Agreement pursuant to the Vernon's Texas
Governmental Code, Chapter 791, between the City of Laredo and the County of
Webb, in which Webb County's law enforcement agency, namely the Webb County
Sheriff's Department and the City's law enforcement agency, namely the Laredo
Police Department, require the formation of a mutual aid law enforcement task
force to mutually assist each other in the areas of traffic control, crowd
control, and general law enforcement both within and beyond the city limits during the "Menudo
Bowl" scheduled for January 27, 2001.
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-001.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 2
Cm. Amaya
Cm. Guerra was not
present. Cm. E.
Valdez
21. 2001-R-002 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into and execute an
Interlocal Governmental Agreement pursuant to the Vernon's Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791, between the City of Laredo and the County of
Webb, in which Webb County's law enforcement agency, namely the Webb County
Sheriff's Department and the City's law enforcement agency, namely the Laredo
Police Department, require the formation of a mutual aid law enforcement task
force to mutually assist each other in the areas of traffic control, crowd
control, and general law enforcement
both within and beyond the city limits during the various Washington's Birthday
Celebration festivities scheduled for February 3, 2001 to February 18, 2001.
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-002.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 2
Cm. Amaya
Cm. Guerra was not present. Cm. E.
Valdez
22. 2001-R-003 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $161,793.00 for the
Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
Motion to approve Resolution 2000-R-003.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. 2001-R-004 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
submit a grant application
with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to fund
the Texas Narcotics Control Program.
This funding will be used to pay salaries, overtime, indirect operating
expenses, and the purchase of equipment from June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.
Motion to approve Resolution 2000-R-004.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
24. Consideration to award
a professional service contract to Karger Key Barnes &
Springer, Attorney at Law, Fort Worth, Texas, for a maximum amount
of $60,000.00 for legal services for the City of Laredo Police Department. All services are requested on an as needed
basis.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-021, to the LOW BIDDER, Lopez Floor
and Wall Coverings, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $22,440.00,
for the replacement of approximately 22,500 square feet of vinyl composition
tile at the Civic Center ballroom. The
contract vendor will be required to remove the existing floor tile within a
seventeen-day period. No events have
been booked during this period to complete these renovations. Funding is available in the Civic Center
Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-028, to the LOW BIDDER MEETING
SPECIFICATIONS, H.D. Industries, Jacksonville, Texas, in the
amount of
$179,886.00, for the purchase of two pot patcher trucks, for the Public Works
Department. These trucks will be
assigned to the Street Maintenance Division. Delivery of this truck is expected
within ninety days. Funding for one
truck will be available from 2000 Public Property Finance Contractual
Obligations (PPFCO) proceeds and the other from the Utilities Department Fund.
The City received a lower bid from Freightliner of Laredo;
however, the pot patcher proposed by this vendor did not meet several important
bid specifications.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Consideration to
reject all bids received for contract FY01-032, for providing janitorial
services for the Health Department - WIC Program and authorizing
staff to solicit new bids. The scope of
work requires that the company provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies
needed to properly clean the different locations. The City received two bids however, both the contract pricing
proposed by both vendors where significantly higher than the budgeted amount
for this contract.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-0036, to the LOW BIDDERS,
Executive World, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $46,707.80,
Corporate Express, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $43,829.73, and G &
S Office Supply Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount of $28,509.00, for the
purchase and installation of office furniture for the new Public Works
Facility. Funding for this project has
been allocated in the Public Works Fund and the Solid Waste Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-038, to the LOW BIDDER, Glory Inc.,
Carrollton, TX., in the amount of $19,194.48, for the purchase of
six currency counters for the Bridge System.
These counters will be used at all four international bridges. Funding is available in the Bridge Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-040, to the most responsive proposer,
Southwestern Bell Telephone, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of
$56,995.94, for the purchase and installation of a telecommunications network
for the new Public Works Facility and the Utilities Department Building. The contractor will install a complete
telephone system at this facility.
Funding for this project has been allocated in the Public Works Fund,
Solid Waste Fund, and the Utilities Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of fifteen portable radios for the Police
Department through the Houston Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the amount of
$50,604.10. These voice secure digital
radios will be purchased through the cooperative purchasing contract vendor
Motorola. Delivery of these radios is
expected within sixty days. Funding for
the purchase of these radios are available in the Police Trust Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of a replacement recording system for the
Police Department communication system through the Houston
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program,
in the amount of $35,140.71. All 911
calls and Police Department radio communications are recorded for archival
purposes. The Department is replacing
the current Dictaphone recording system that is ten years old. Delivery and
installation of this system is expected within sixty days. The contract price includes a trade in
allowance for the current system.
Funding for the purchase of these recording system is available in the
Police Trust Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Consideration to
authorize a repair contract to the SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER,
Gardner Denver EPC, Houston, Texas, in the amount of $21,010.00,
for repairs needed to the wastewater treatment compressor. This unit provides oxygen for the treatment
process and is one of three used at the Zacate Wastewater Treatment plant. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department - Wastewater Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute all documents for the award of
FY 2000 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $80,000.00 to Laredo-Webb Neighborhood
Housing Services to utilize towards the rehabilitation of 16 rental units
located at 2502 and 2504 Boston, and FY 2000 HOME Program CHDO set-aside funds
in the amount of $123,400.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc. for the
acquisition of 6 lots in the Riverhills Subdivision.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
35. Consideration for
approval of Change Order No. 1, a decrease of $23,725.50 for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of
the CDBG Sidewalks Project No. 11-A (28 Blocks) and approval of final payment
in the amount of $57,722.45 to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $151,074.50. Funding is available in the Community
Development - 23rd Action Year CD Projects/Sidewalks.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Consideration for
approval of final Change Order No. 1, an increase of $1,501.24 for
the balance of quantities actually constructed in place,
acceptance of the CDBG Sidewalks Project No. 11-B (25 Blocks) and approval of
final payment in the amount of $56,409.64 to J. Solis Maintenance of Welding
Service, Laredo, Texas. Final contract
amount is $170,954.24. Funding is
available in the Community Development 25th Action Year- CD Projects/School
Sidewalks.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal contract with Andrea
McWilliams, for fiscal year 2000-2001 to provide legislative
representation in the amount of $4,500.00 per month for the period of October
1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
Funding is available in the FY 2000-2001 General Fund Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
38. Status report of the
Colonias Project to announce the date of the public meeting the
oversizing of the
water and sewer lines expanding the service area of the project.
Fernando Roman,
utilities Director, presented the following report:
Request for Expressions of Interest colonias water and sewer
infrastructure oversize criteria.
1. Introduction
The City of Laredo will begin the design of water and sewer
facilities to serve the Hwy 359 and Mines Road colonias project in March 2001. In order to maximize the impact of the state
and federal dollars that will come to the community with this project, the City
will accept requests from individuals or organizations interested in expanding
the capacity of said infrastructure to serve additional areas beyond the
original scope of the project.
2. Eligibility
Individuals or organizations wishing to develop property along or
near highway 359, FM 1472, or FM 3338, may apply for water and sewer service,
subject to the conditions established by the Laredo City Council for this
project. Applicants must be able to
finance the project in accordance with the provisions of this document.
3. Financial
Contribution
All contributions toward the over sizing of the project shall be made
prior to the start of the project. As a
minimum, the applicant shall deposit with the City of Laredo an amount
sufficient to cover all anticipated engineering, construction, testing and
inspection, and project management fees associated with the requested oversize,
including 15 percent additional funds for contingencies.
4. Engineering
charges
The applicant shall cover all engineering and other planning costs
related to the oversize request. The
City will use its hydraulic model to determine the impact of the applicant’s
request on the city grid. Applicants
may be asked to pay separately for the cost of running additional computer
model scenarios when changes to the original request are made.
5. Pipeline cost
The applicant must cover the construction costs associated with
over sizing the line. In exchange for
the contribution the City will allow the applicant access to the water and
sewer lines subject to capacity considerations, existing and future development
ordinances and policies, and prevailing regulatory requirements.
6. Storage and
pumping cost
In order to more efficiently utilize the capacity of a water line,
elevated storage or ground storage and pressure boosting will be required. In the event that the City has facilities
with excess capacity for possible use by future developers, said capacity will
be sold at the time of platting on a first come-first serve basis, based on a
cost recovery formula that compensates the City for the capacity yielded. Where no surplus capacity is available the
applicant will commit to provide the appropriate amount of storage and pumping
capabilities to his development at his own expense at the time the project is
developed.
7. Area subscribed to
project
The capacity assigned to applicants participating on the line
oversize will be given in living unit equivalents (LUE) to reflect land use
instead of land surface. Said capacity
will be available to the developer to use in residential or commercial
applications regardless of the housing density or land surface developed but
limited to the total capacity purchased.
8. Procedure to
apply for over sizing
Individuals or business entities interested in expanding the
capacity of the colonias lines must provide the City of Laredo Utilities
department with the following information:
q
q Name of the organization or individual
applying for the oversize.
q Name, phone and fax number or e-mail
address of the contact person authorized to represent the organization during
the transaction.
q Description and a map of the area to be
served by the oversized facilities.
q Desired use of the property.
q The water and sewer line capacity request,
in gallons per minute and gallons per day, with calculations demonstrating the
basis for the request.
q A statement regarding the willingness and
ability to pay for the over sizing costs at the time the City accepts the
capacity requests.
The capacity information must be prepared by a qualified
professional with experience in the development field. The Utilities Department reserved the right
to accept or reject applications based on their technical merits and
completeness.
Upon receipt of the information, the City will input the capacity
requests into the hydraulic models and approximate the pipeline and facility
size changes required, both in technical and financial scope. Requests should be submitted as early as
possible before the deadline so that the hydraulic model can be modified as the
data comes in and be ready to run immediately after the February 2nd
date.
Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter of the estimated
financial commitment required to participate in the process. Applicants will have to make formal
financial commitments by the time design of the facilities begins in March
2001.
9. Public meeting
The City of Laredo will host a public meeting on Thursday, January
11, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., at the City Council chambers, 1100 Houston, Laredo,
Texas to elaborate on the details of the project and receive comments from
interested parties and the public in general.
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 Time:
8:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Cm. E. Valdez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages one
through 24 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council
Meeting held on the 2nd day of January.
_______________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary