CITY OF LAREDO
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-14
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JUNE 4,
2001
5:30
P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, 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., Mayor
Pro Tempore, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Council
Member, 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
The Mayor called a short recess at 5:05 p.m. for the Council
Members and the visiting public to watch the Peter Jennings Show, which
featured Laredo. The meeting reopened
at 5:58 p.m.
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of April 2, 2001 and April 16, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a. Presentation on “Summer
Arts Splash 2001” by the Laredo Public Library and the
Laredo Center for the
Arts.
Motion to table.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Announcing an expansion
of services within the Fire Department with the receipt of two
new vehicles: a Freightliner 4 x 4 Brush Master
Pumper/Tanker, and an Engine/Pumper.
The Mayor, Council and
attending public went outside to view the new equipment.
c. Cm. Guerra read excerpt from the following
letter from a concerned citizen, Chuck
Owen.
“Since I have moved to 115 Village Blvd. six years ago, I have
addressed numerous communications regarding the need for more traffic control
at Springfield and Village. Each case
has come back with an answer that the traffic count does not warrant additional
devices. Well, in my opinion, traffic
has warranted better measures, but this is to ask you to look at it again.
Additional businesses keep being built on West Village. Now comes a new office building. More dramatically, a hotel is in completion
stage and another hotel is scheduled to be built. When these buildings are completed, the problem and hazards at
Springfield and Village will multiply, I believe. Now is the time to look at it.
I believe that, at least, it warrants a four-way stop at this
intersection.
I think there is some worry of northbound traffic coming around
the curve at the Tosoro Building not being aware of the stop sign. This could be handled, or improved by
additional signage and by the number of “rumble” cross-hatching on the pavement
before Village.
Getting onto Springfield has been a problem a lot of the time over
the past six years I have lived there, and it gets worse as time gone on. The problem is from both directions coming
off Village onto Springfield. As a
user, many times I sit and wait and wait and finally, jump out there, fearing I
am going to be hit by an oncoming Springfield automobile, which in most cases
is exceeding the speed limit, I would say.
I worry more about my family and other drivers without much experience
in “jumping out there.” When the new
buildings are complete, this fear will increase from me and all the others.
Also, with this message, Mr.
Guerra, I would like to appear before council in communications if this
request is denied or if I could add to the importance of taking action.”
d. Cm. Guerra stated that he had a letter and a
petition with over 70 names from residents
of the Country Club and the Plantation area requesting a traffic
control device to be installed at the intersection of Country Club Drive and
Del Mar Blvd. He informed the
individuals that a device has been approved and will be installed.
e. Cm. Agredano congratulated the employees of the
Post Office for an annual food drive
where over 12,000
pounds of food was collected for distribution to needy Laredo
families.
f. Cm. Agredano thanked individuals for their
assistance at the Memorial Day Service held
for the Veterans. He
especially recognized the United South Junior ROTC, Mr. Adolfo Aguilar, Nixon ROTC, and Ms. Joe Cisneros
g. Cm. Bruni submitted the South Texas Rain
Enhancement Report for the record to be on
file at the City
Secretary’s Office.
h. Cm. Galo wanted to inform the public that he had
an interview with Pro-8 News about
the current problems with railways. He asked Senator Judith Zaffirini and State Representative
Richard Raymond to create laws at their next legislative session pertaining to
railway companies and their lack of cooperation with the City. He added that the railroad companies have
too much power.
i. Cm. Amaya mentioned that he is impressed with
the Laredo COPS Program. He
especially thanked
Investigator T. J. Tinajero and Officer Gazinao for their participation
in the program.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognizing the
Honorable Judith Zaffirini, State Senator the Honorable Richard
Raymond, State Representative and the Honorable Tracy O. King,
State Representative for their continuing support on behalf of the citizens of
the City of Laredo.
Mayor Flores and the Council presented plaques to Senator Judith Zaffirini and State Representative
Richard Raymond. State Representative
Tracey O. King was unable to
attend.
b. Recognizing Christina
F. Guevara for initiating a successful district-wide recycling
program for United
Independent School District.
Mayor Flores and
Council presented Christina F. Guevara
with a plaque of recognition
and appreciation for
initiating a successful recycling program for United Independent
School District.
c. Recognition by the
Mayor and City Council Members of Mr. Raul P. Garcia, Jr., for his
twelve (12) years of faithful and devoted service to the Fire
Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Flores and Council presented Raul Garcia, Jr., with a plaque
for his 12 years of service with the Civil Service Commission.
d. Recognition by the
Mayor and City Council Members of employees that retired from the
City of Laredo with 20
years or more of service for the period of March 2001.
Mayor Flores and the
Council recognized the following retired employees:
Ruben De Leon Utilities
Department 29
years
Reynoldo Rodriguez Public Works
Department 31 years
Domingo Reyes Public
Works Department 25
years
e. Recognizing Laredo’s
Best Eighth Graders, fourteen middle school students chosen from
a group of students at 14 different campuses previously recognized
during the school year. This is a
culmination of the Police Department’s Community Relations Unit program where
students had to submit an essay detailing their thoughts on the “role of the
police department in the community.”
The Mayor and City Council presented a Seven Flags Certificate to
the following students:
Oscar Montemayor St.
Augustine
Jackie Stout Trautmann Middle
Jesus Garcia Salvador
Garcia Middle
Pablo Contreras Clark
Middle
Veronica Aleman Los
Obispos Middle
Jose Marcos Cruz Cigarroa
Middle
f. Recognition by the
Mayor and City Council Members of City Departments for their
contribution and participation to the United Way Campaign and
special recognition to Jerry Leal from the Public Access Channel, recipient of
the Dr. Billy F. Cowart Award; and
Daniel E. Migura, Jr., recipient of the Ramiro Sanchez Volunteer of the Year
Award.
Mr. Escudero recognized the following departments for
their 100% participation in the United Way Campaign: Legal Department, Budget, Building, Cemetery, Civic Center,
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Fleet Management, MIS, Municipal
Court, Municipal Housing, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Access, City
Secretary and the Tax Office.
The departments that gave between $1000 and $4,999 to United Way
were Airport, Bridge, Community Development, City Manager’s Office,
Administrative Services, Public Library, Public Works and Traffic.
The departments that gave between $5000 and $9,999 were Health,
Police, and Utilities.
The Fire Department donated $10,000 plus to the United Way.
Mayor Flores was presented with the Blue Iceberg Award for the
donations from the City between $50,000.00 and $69,999.00.
Also recognized was Phyllis Colon for serving a six-year term on
the board.
The Ramiro Sanchez Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to
Dan Migura.
The Dr. Billy F. Cowart Award was awarded to Jerry Leal from
the Public Access Channel.
g. Mayor Flores recognized
Cm. Guerra for serving as Mayor Pro
Tempore from 5/2000
through 5/2001.
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing amending
the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 Airport Budget to recognize
additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal
Aviation Administration being grant project no. 3-48-0136-28-01 in the amount of
$2,500,000.00 for the purpose of implementing Laredo’s FAR Part 150 Airport
Noise Compatibility Program and appropriating said grant revenue and local
match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget amendment.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
Airport Budget to recognize additional
revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation
Administration being grant project no. 3-48-0136-28-01 in the amount of $2,500,000.00
for the purpose of implementing Laredo’s FAR Part 150 Airport Noise
Compatibility Program and appropriating said grant revenue and local match to
the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to
implement said budget amendment.
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. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City
Council
2. Public hearing amending
the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 Airport Budget to recognize
additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal
Aviation Administration being grant project no. 3-48-0136-29-01 in the amount
of $1,919,379.00 for the purpose of updating the Airport Master Plan, updating
the FAR Part 150 noise study, rehabilitate taxiways, acquire land for approaches
and construct a portion of service road and appropriating said grant revenue
and local match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the
City Manager to implement said budget amendment. (APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2001-R-062 NEEDED BEFORE PUBLIC HEARING)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 Airport Budget to
recognize additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation
Administration being grant project no. 3-48-0136-29-01 in the amount of
$1,919,379.00 for the purpose of updating the Airport Master Plan, updating the
FAR Part 150 noise study, rehabilitate taxiways, acquire land for approaches
and construct a portion of service road and appropriating said grant revenue
and local match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the
City Manager to implement said budget amendment.
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. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
3. Public hearing
providing community residents an opportunity to comment on their
housing and community needs and the projects they wish to see
funded through the 27th Action Year Community Development Block Grant
($4,485,000.00), 2001 HOME Investment Partnership Program ($1,504,000.00), and
2001 Emergency Shelter Grant ($152,000.00) in support of the preparation and
submission of the 2001 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Abraham Rodriguez, Laredo Housing Authority Director, spoke on the
issue of inadequate water and sewer in the areas of the Azteca and San
Francisco Javier neighborhoods. They
are willing to help with any housing program.
Jose Ceballos, from the Homeless Coalition, stated the purpose of
the coalition is to look at ways to advocate for the homeless and for the
agencies. He asked the Council to partner with other entities to raise funds
for a Safe Haven for the homeless. The
shelter will be an entry point for homeless to gain services.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Public hearing amending
Ordinance 2000-O-065, Section 2-3(b) of Chapter 2 of the
Code of Ordinance of the City of Laredo providing for an
additional charge of $1.00 for death certificates, $1.00 for death records
(additional copy), and $8.00 for birth
or death records for genealogy purposes; deleting (6) Laminations and (7)
Relaminations; and including (6) Plastic Covers; providing severability,
publication, and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance 2000-O-065, Section 2-3(b) of Chapter 2 of the
Code of Ordinance of the City of Laredo providing for an additional charge of
$1.00 for death certificates, $1.00 for death records (additional copy),
and $8.00 for birth or death records
for genealogy purposes; deleting (6) Laminations and (7) Relaminations; and including (6) Plastic Covers; providing severability,
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.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction: City
Council
5. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
the W1/2 of Lot 2, Block 248, Western Division, located at 918
Coke St. from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community
Business District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning the W1/2 of Lot 2, Block 248, Western Division, located at 918 Coke
St. from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business
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
Nora Madrigal, property owner, asked for approval of the zone
change to establish a used furniture and antique store.
Hugo Madrigal, property owner, also spoke in favor and stated that
they have complied with the parking spaces.
Motion to close the public hearing override Planning and Zoning
and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Ramirez
6. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1, Block 526, Western Division, located at 2002 Santa Rita
Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 526, Western Division, located at 2002 Santa Rita Ave.,
from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential 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
Mr.
Paulin Torres, petitioner, spoke in favor of allowing the zone change
for use as a
residence.
Motion to close the public hearing override Planning and Zoning and
introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Agredano
Motion to table was made and approved, setting the previous motion null
and void.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Ramirez
7. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 7, Block 1578, Eastern Division, located at 2620 Bismark St.,
from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block
1578, Eastern Division, located at 2620 Bismark St., from B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential 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: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
8. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 7, Block 7, Moreno Addition, located at 3420 Galveston St.,
from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 7, Block 7, Moreno Addition, located at 3420 Galveston St., from
R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential 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
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: Cm. Bruni
9. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 4, Block 1597, Eastern Division, located at 2619 Bayard St.,
from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the B-1 zone change, and approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a child daycare center.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 4, Block 1597, Eastern Division, located at 2619 Bayard St., from
R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Esther Rodriguez, property owner, requested approval of the zone
change for a child day care center.
Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as per Planning and Zoning
recommendations as a Conditional Use
Permit and add its ADA compliance provisions.
Moved:
Cm. Agredano
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Agredano
10. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 16.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located at 10852 Bob Bullock Lp., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 16.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located at
10852 Bob Bullock Lp., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business 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
Harry Jewett, representing Winfield LTD, requested Council’s
approval.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Guerra
11. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1331, Block 79, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section V,
Area “C”, located at 701 Plymouth Ln., from R-S (Residential Suburban District)
to R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1331, Block 79, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section V, Area “C”,
located at 701 Plymouth Ln., from R-S (Residential Suburban District) to R-1
(Single Family Residential 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, representing Mr.
& Mrs. Cuellar, requested
approval of a zone change from R-S to R-1.
He added that they were asking for a transition period of 3 months to 6
months only with a C. U. P., and they were willing to comply with all
C. U P. conditions. They
are asking for the transition period to allow them to move to a commercial
area.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Public hearing
amending Ordinance No. 99-O-156 authorizing the extension of a
Conditional Use Permit for storage incidental to the
transportation of used batteries on Lots 1, 2, 6, and 7, Block 12, McPherson
Acres Subdivision, Unit IV, located at 802 Gale St. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of
the extension of this Conditional Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance No. 99-O-156 authorizing the extension of a
Conditional Use Permit for storage incidental to the transportation of used
batteries on Lots 1, 2, 6, and 7, Block 12, McPherson Acres Subdivision, Unit
IV, located at 802 Gale 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
Ron Whitehawk, representing Emilio Richer, spoke in favor of the
zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce and renew
for two years.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
13. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11, and 12, Block 99, Western Division,
located at 619 Farragut St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3
(Community Business District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11, and 12, Block 99, Western Division, located at 619
Farragut 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. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ana Ortegon, who works with Mr.
Anzaldua, spoke in favor of the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Ramirez
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
14. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores
1. Presentation by the
Webb County Appraisal District on the 2001 Residential
Appraisals.
Sergio Delgado, Chief Appraiser for Webb County Appraisal
District, gave a presentation on the 2001 residential appraisals. He submitted the following information:
2001 Submission
Values
May 30, 2001
|
|
# Acct |
Market Value |
Total Exempt |
Taxable Value |
|
Webb County |
123,066 |
8,038,085,300 |
505,877,163 |
6,417,065,087 |
|
Webb Road/Bridge |
123,066 |
8,038,085,300 |
505,874,220 |
6,352,634,544 |
|
L. I. S. D. |
27,975 |
1,988,337,543 |
356,453,251 |
1,397,138,018 |
|
Webb Cons. I. S. D. |
19,292 |
776,569,916 |
6,316,880 |
617,891,190 |
|
United I. S. D. |
74,122 |
5,235,848,786 |
141,760,165 |
4,021,723,659 |
|
Mirando City |
1,750 |
41,100,538 |
1,072,360 |
20,084,790 |
|
Laredo C. C. |
65,514 |
6,021,616,095 |
489,484,350 |
5,190,145,031 |
|
City of Laredo |
65,470 |
6,021,827,661 |
489,466,750 |
5,069,624,834 |
|
City of Rio Bravo |
1,646 |
44,347,535 |
1,184,620 |
41,299,113 |
|
City of El Cenizo |
1,003 |
19,509,535 |
779,800 |
17,594,877 |
|
Webb
Drainage |
744 |
67,931,457 |
144,240 |
51,199,527 |
2. Request by LULAC Council
No. 7 on the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival to
be held on October 6,
2001.
Joe Ramos, LULAC Council No. 7 President, stated that the LULAC
Council No. 7 requested assistance from the City for the Hispanic Heritage
Month Festival. He noted that the LULAC
was an aggressive force that has donated over a million dollars in scholarships
to graduates.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, advised LULAC to apply for Third
Party Funding.
Horacio De Leon, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed Council
that he would meet with LULAC to see if it is feasible for the City to
accommodate them with the fencing and manpower. He stated that he would return to council with a comprehensive
report.
B. Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano
1. Discussion with
possible action to provide transportation and funding to the
Marine Corp League on their upcoming meeting during the outcome of
the June 8th district meeting.
Cm. Agredano discussed the
upcoming Marine Corp League.
Motion that the City Council find that the Marine Corp League
Convention in Laredo, Texas, promotes tourism and the Convention and Hotel
Industry in Laredo; and that, therefore, a maximum revenue of $5,000 from the
Municipal Occupancy Tax be used for these expenditures that may qualify as
eligible categories of expenditures listed in the Texas Tax Code Section
351.101, and meet with representative to see what is refundable.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Ramirez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C.
Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible
action on establishing a water point on Highway 359 on
our most eastern line
point of water.
Luis Diaz De Leon, member of the Colonias Olvidadas on Hwy. 359, spoke before City Council on the issue
of water accessibility for residents of the different colonias. He mentioned that the members of this
citizens group would like to see the point moved from La Pulga about 4 miles
down so that people in the colonias can have easier access to water. He brought up a separate concern affecting
the colonias. He stated that they have
a garbage truck under lease being utilized by the 13 colonias. They would like to request the City to allow
them to bring garbage to the City Landfill without any charge because they have
no structure to collect any fees at this point. He stated that the vehicle is properly licensed and insured and
they would like for this item to be considered by the City Council.
Cm. Bruni stated that the
County provides water points for the residents of the colonias because the City
is in the design stage of providing a 22 million dollar water project for the
people. He added that the City is
waiting for the County to provide right-of-way acquisition in that area. It is their obligation to provide right of
way acquisition for our transmission lines and for our wastewater lines and
water lines. He assured the people of
the colonias that the Council is placing their needs as a priority.
Motion to take $10,000 from Cm.
Bruni’s discretionary fund and establish a water point on Hwy. 359 at a
location that will meet the criteria.
He instructed staff to come back at the next City Council meeting with a
comprehensive report.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Status report on
providing water for the Colonias on Highway 359 and Mines
Road with possible
action.
Pablo Martinez, of the Water and Utilities Department, noted that the cost of providing water for
the Colonias on Highway 359 is $35 million dollars.
Cm. Bruni stressed that
the City is on schedule with the time line that was presented to the public in
reference to providing water to the Colonias. He emphasized that the City has exercised due diligence in
trying to expedite the project.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, noted that correspondence was sent
to the County Commissioners from the Engineering Company offering to give a
presentation explaining the process of the water issues.
Mayor Flores encouraged staff to submit a monthly report to the
County Judge and to the County Commissioners on the progress of providing water
to the Colonias on Hwy 359.
D. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion with
possible action on the funding level for the Fire Training Facility
and the actual amount
of funding available for the construction of the facility.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that they received only
one bid from Marshall Construction and the base bid together with alternatives
was approximately $7.2 million. He
added that the City is in the process of trying to negotiate a change order to
get the award done.
Carlos Mejia, Project Engineer, reported that the project is in
the Pinto Valle area off of Mines Road.
The facility will be a full administrative building with classrooms and
an apparatus bay for the fire department.
The training area has three different training departments.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that the City has a certain
amount of money and will start the project.
He added that the bids were set up in such a way that they could phase
in certain projects. He mentioned that
he had contacted the Border Patrol and asked about joint use of the Driving
Course. He went on to say that he
contacted NAD Bank about a $2 million grant for the City to finalize the
construction. He indicated to them that
the City would be willing to train Mexican Fire Fighters as necessary to offset
the cost of the money. He also stated
that he has contacted FEMA about paying for props . Finally, he stated that he has contacted the universities about
their participation in the facility.
Blas Castaneda, Chief Development Officer for the Laredo Community
College, stated that he has had discussion with the City Manager, and the
College is very excited about what is going on in the City. He added that the University will be
formulating a degree program in fire technology.
E. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Requesting that staff
review improving and/or upgrading the lighting system at
the Villa San Luis
Housing Project, with possible action.
Tony Garcia, from the Traffic Department, explained the City would
identify the lights that belong to the City and change the lumens from 16,000
to 27,500. He added that the complex is
privately owned and he would convey the problem to the property owner.
F. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Eliseo Valdez,
Jr.
1. Discussion with
possible action on modifying one of the islands on Calton Rd. to
create a safe turning lane into the Westgate Subdivision. (Co-sponsored by Cm. Joe Guerra).
Tony Garcia, from the Traffic Department, reported that the cost
to implement a left turn lane would be $15,000.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez requested for the City to save the tree
that needs to be removed.
Motion that both Cm.
Guerra and Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez participate in the cost of the
improvement.
Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez
Second:
Cm. Amaya
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion with
possible action on the property purchased from Raquel Gonzalez
for creation of a park
and establishing of a construction timeline.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director, reported that
they had received approval to proceed with the park project. He informed the Council that it would be an
additional 60 to 90 days before the project begins because the project plans
are only 90% complete.
3. Status report from
staff as to the grocery cart problem and discussion as to staff
developing an
ordinance to address this problem.
Larry Dovalina, stated that City Staff would meet with the
business sector and advise them that we are going to start picking up the
grocery carts and will expect reimbursement of our expenses.
4. Status report from
staff on the Northeast San Francisco Feasibility Study
regarding the
connection of North and South San Francisco behind HEB.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, said that he would come back to
Council at the next meeting to discuss the cost estimates of construction of
the bridge, right-of- way acquisition, utility relocation and the additional
street construction. He added that the
City is in the process of identifying the landowners for acquiring the
right-of-way.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez expressed his concern about choosing the
simplest plan possible.
G. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez,
Jr.
1. Discussion with
possible action on the removal of Jefferson Street from San
Bernardo Avenue to Santa Maria Avenue (westbound) from the
designated truck route.
Tony Garcia, from Traffic Department, recommended sending the item
to the Transportation and Traffic Committee because the impact would be
severe.
2. Discussion with
possible action regarding a travel policy for City elected
officials.
Motion to table.
Moved:
Cm. Valdez
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
H. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with
possible action regarding nepotism guidelines for the City of
Laredo.
Jaime Flores, City Attorney, stated that the guidelines are specifically
within the City Charter, and the Charter is based upon state law. The City Charter goes beyond that and says
that within these degrees, this would be third degree by blood and second by
marriage. You cannot work for the City
if you are related to any public official, Mayor, Council Member or City
Manager.
2. Discussion with
possible action regarding safety regulations required by the
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife at Lake Casa Blanca and what other safety procedures may be
implemented by the City of Laredo to notify visitors of the Lake. (Co-sponsored by Cm. Louis H. Bruni)
Richard Geissler stated that the lake is low due to the Golf
Course taking water from the lake. He
added that the County should stop draining water from the lake.
Mr. Henry Leal, Game
Warden for the State, stated that the State does not allow questioning of
people entering into the park. He
emphasized the importance of the public using life preservers if they are going
to be in the lake. He gave a quick
overview of the laws for boating and informed the Council of actions taken
against violators. He also stated that
there are only two Game Wardens for Webb County.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, informed the Council that the City
has no jurisdictional rights at Lake Casa Blanca, which prevents them from
assisting in safety at the lake.
Motion to direct staff to bring back the annexation of Lake Casa
Blanca and LIFE Downs.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Ramirez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
15. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Laredo Independent
School District for approximately 5.75 acres located on Block No.
19 of the Laredo Airport Subdivision Plat at the Laredo International
Airport. Lease term is for thirty (30)
months commencing on June 1, 2001 and ending on October 31, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $4,383.26; providing
for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet
Availability: //wwwci.laredo.tx.us
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance 2001-O-104,
2001-O-105, 2001-O-106, 2001-O-107, 2001-O-108, 2001-O-109, 2001-O-110,
2001-O-111, 2001-O-112 and 2001-O-113.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2001-O-104 Amending the City of Laredo FY2000-2001
annual budget in the amount
of $20,025.00 to fund the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) Public Corruption Task Force at no cost to the City. Funds will be used to pay for overtime,
travel and operational expenses beginning January 1, 2001 through December 31,
2001. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-104.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni was no longer
present.
2001-O-105 Amending the City of Laredo FY2000-2001 annual budget in the
amount
of $637,772.00 to fund the Laredo Financial Disruption Task Force
from the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funds will be used to pay for personnel salaries, travel and
operational expenses beginning January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-105.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-106 Authorizing the
City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s FY 2000-
2001 annual budget in the amount of $19,443.00 for overtime
expenses that are to be reimbursed by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to fund the Laredo Border Region
Violent Crimes Task Force (LBRVCTF).
The Laredo Police Department will assign one Investigator and one Police
Officer to the task force.
Reimbursement of overtime expenses will commence on October 1, 2000
through September 30, 2001. (City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-106.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-107 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with
Corpus Christi SMSA
Limited Partnership, d/b/a Cingular Wireless, by
its General Partner,
Southwestern Bell Wireless, L.L.C. for ground space
at the Fire Station
located at 9402 Northeast Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo,
Webb County, Texas and
being more fully described in lease agreement
to construct on such
premises a 125 ft. high monopole and related
building equipment for
use with its communications business.
Term of
the lease is ten (10)
years commencing May 28, 2001 and ending May 28,
2011 with three (3)
successive renewal terms of five (5) years.
Annual
base rent shall be
$7,700.00 each year during the term of the lease and
will be adjusted by
three percent (3%) on each anniversary of the
commencement date,
providing for effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-107.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-108 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with
Corpus Christi SMSA
Limited Partnership, d/b/a Cingular Wireless, by
its General Partner,
Southwestern Bell Wireless, L.L.C. for ground space
at the Unitec Water
Tanks Compound located at 13378 South Unitec
Drive, Laredo, Webb
County, Texas and more fully described in lease
agreement to construct
on such premises a 180 ft. high self-supporting
type tower and related
building equipment for use with its
communications
business. Term of lease is ten (10)
years commencing
May 28, 2001 and
ending May 28, 2011 with three (3) successive renewal
terms of five (5)
years. Annual base rent shall be
$7,700.00 each year
during term of the lease
and will be adjusted by three percent (3%) on
each anniversary of
the commencement date, providing for effective date.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-108.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-109 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease agreement
between the Airport
Fund, as Lessor, and City General Fund, as Lessee,
for approximately
23.96 acres of land located at the northwest quadrant of
the Laredo
International Airport. The lease term
is for forty (40) years
commencing December 1,
2000 and ending on November 30, 2040.
Monthly rent shall be
$6,958.04 and will be adjusted annually based on
changes in the
Consumer Price Index and by fair market rent appraisal at
each ten-year
anniversary. The monthly rent
obligation shall commence
effective December 1,
2000; providing for an effective date.
(City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-109.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-110 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement
between the Airport Fund, as Lessor, and City Utilities Fund, as
Lessee, for approximately 3.64 acres of land located at the northwest quadrant
of the Laredo International Airport.
The lease term is for forty (40) years commencing December 1, 2000 and
ending on November 30, 2040. Monthly
rent shall be $1,056.82 and will be adjusted annually based on changes in the
Consumer Price Index and by fair market rent appraisal at each ten-year
anniversary. The monthly rent
obligation shall commence effective December 1, 2000; providing for an
effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-110.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-111 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the “Surface
Only” of a 9,006.84 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of the Laredo
Street right-of-way between the West right-of-way line of Springfield Avenue
and the east line of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company’s right-of-way, provided
that the City of Laredo retains a 15’ wide sewer easement said tracts being
described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibits “A” and “B” respectively; to
Texas-Mexican Railway Company in exchange for the “Surface Only” of a tract of
land containing 0.27362 of an acre (11,919.01 sq. ft.), more or less, out and
part of approximately 200’ wide Texas-Mexican Railway right-of-way between
Arkansas Ave. and New York Ave. being described by metes and bounds on attached
Exhibit “C”; and providing for an effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-111.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-112 An ordinance
closing as a public easement that section of a 2,487.84 sq.
ft. (16’ x 162.57’) parcel of land, more or less, out of the 500
block of Tilden Avenue between Willow and Aldama Streets, said parcel of land
being encroached upon by the improvements of the abutting property being
described as a 2,294 acre tract of land, more or less, part of Block 64, both
situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, described in
attached Exhibit “A” and authorizing the sale of the “Surface Only” of said
parcel of land at the market value of $5,225.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to effectively convey fee simple title to Victor Manuel Lujan Treviño and
providing for an effective date. (City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-112.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-113 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the
Federal Transit
Administration Grant No. TX90X526, in the amount of
$3,502,309.00 for
Fiscal Year 2000-2001; and amend the Transit Systems
Operating Budget by
increasing the Federal Transit Administration
Operating Grant
contribution from $2,670,601.00 to $3,502,309.00 and
decreasing the sales
tax match for operating expenses from $3,222,342.00
to $2,390,342.00 and
providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City
of Laredo Transit
Fund. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-113.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
17. 2001-R-062 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
submit an application and to
accept an Airport Improvement Program grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $1,919,379.00 for the purpose of
updating the Airport Master Plan, updating the FAR Part 150 noise study,
rehabilitate taxiways, acquire land for approaches and construct a portion of
service road and acknowledging the availability of the city’s local matching
funds. The local match is available in the Airport Land Reimbursement Account.
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-062.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2001-R-063 A resolution declaring the public necessity
to acquire the “Surface Only”
of three parcels of land for the Riverfront Development Project.
Said three parcels being Lots 1, 4, & 5, Block D; Western Division, City of
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being delineated on attached copy of City Plat; and
authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said
three parcels by purchase at a market value to be established by a State
Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and authorizing relocation assistance payments
as required by Section 210 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended; and further authorizing
the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire those parcels
that staff is unable to acquire through negotiations due to inability to agree
to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or
inability to locate a listed owner.
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-063.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 2001-R-064 Adopting the list of capital improvement
projects to be submitted to the
South Texas Development Council (STDC) for incorporation in the
Overall Economic Development Program Plan (OEDP) to be provided to the U.S.
Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) for potential
funding consideration and authorizing the City Manager to submit a follow-up
grant application as may be directed by EDA and to execute any and all related
documents. Projects named include:
1.
El Portal Riverfront Development Project
2.
Extension of Bartlett Project (Gale to Del Mar)
3.
Fenwick Extension Project (McPherson to Loop 20).
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-064.
Moved:
Cm. Bruni
Second:
Cm. Galo
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2001-R-065 Authorizing the City Manager to submit
FY2001 Transportation
Enhancement Program nomination forms to the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) in support of (1) the construction of El Portal
Riverfront Bikeway/ Pedestrian Facility,
(2) the Rehabilitation and Conversion of the Benavides Herrera Home to a
Transportation Museum, and (3) the Laredo Community College Second Campus
Pedestrian Facilities Project; and further authorizing the City Manager to
execute any and all documents pertaining to and/or resulting from these
submissions.
Motion to approve Resolution 2001-R-065.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
21. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Judith
Zaffirini, PhD d/b/a Zaffirini Communications for an amount of
$15,000 to develop a draft revision of the City Charter and materials,
incorporating proposed amendments recommended in the 1999 and 2001 Procedures
Manuals and to include the development of a travel policy for elected
officials.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. J.
Valdez, Jr.
22. Consideration to
authorize the exercise of an option to extend the current contract for
an additional one year term with De La Rue Cash Systems Inc.,
Milwaukee, WI., in the annual amount of $21,635.66, for a maintenance agreement
for the Bridge System's cash settlement system and the currency and coin
counters. Funding for this maintenance
agreement has been allocated in the Bridge Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-093, to the lowest bidder meeting
specification, Turf & Irrigation Hardware, Corpus Christi,
Texas, in the amount of $42,570.00, for the purchase of three riding
mowers. These will be assigned to the
Parks and Recreation Department. Delivery of these mowers is anticipated within
thirty days. Funds are available from the FY2000-2001 Public Property Financial
Contractual Obligation proceeds.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-112, to the SOLE BIDDER, American
Sterilizer Co., Erie, PA., in the amount of $26,462.00, for the
purchase and installation of a replacement laboratory sterilizer for the Health
Department. Funding is available in the
Health Department budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Consideration to award
contract FY01-116, to the sole bidder, Atlas Enterprises, Fort
Worth, Texas, in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of a
pyrotechnic show immediately following a regularly scheduled Tecolotes baseball
game on July 4, 2001 at Veterans Field.
Funding is available in the Mayor's Promotional Budget and the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Consideration for
acceptance of the Street Paving Assessment Project No. 61-B (9
Blocks) constructed by in-house forces (Public Works Department
and Utilities Department). Final contract amount is $262,485.00. Funding is
available in the Waterworks 94 Bond, Sewer 94 Bond and Community Development
23rd Action Year.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Consideration for
approval of the project plaque and acceptance of the Police
Substation located at Santa Maria Ave. and Ortiz Street
constructed by in-house forces (Public Works Department and Utilities
Department). Funding is available in
the Community Development 25th Action Year Budget-Farias Police Station.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Consideration for
approval of the selection of consultant Crane Engineering
Corporation, Laredo, Texas, for the Santa Rita Park Improvements
and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. Funding is available in the Community
Development 25th Action Year Budget-Santa Rita Park (Phase I).
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Consideration for
approval of the selection of consultant Harry Jewett Associates,
Laredo, Texas, for the Inner City Park and authorization to
negotiate a professional services contract.
Funding is available in the 2000 CO Issue -InnerCity Park.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement (as described
on attached Exhibit “A”) with Maria Del Rosario Hernandez, whereby
Ms. Hernandez grants the City of Laredo right of entry to her property to make
improvements on Lots 4 & 5, Block 2173 E. D, encompassing the banks of the
Chacon Creek in order to reduce slum and blight in the area. The City of Laredo would further agree to
indemnify Ms. Hernandez from any and all liability as a result of this action.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to award a contract to South Plains
Contracting of Adkins, Texas, for $56,500 for the demolition
project of the abandoned Del Mar Water Treatment Plant.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Consideration to
approve an award of an engineering contract to Foster Engineering
Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $105,675.00
for professional surveying services for drainage easements and for design and
preparation of plans and specifications of a drainage structure at Gale Street
for the Upper Zacate Creek Drainage Project Phase I. Funding is available in the 98 CO Issue – Zacate Creek U.R.
Pilot.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
33. Staff report regarding
the cost for installing streetlights on Calton Road by the Laredo
Public Library.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Presentation on study
results regarding a request to consider designating the 600 Block
of Hidalgo St. as a
“No Parking” zone with staff
recommendation.
Tony Garcia, Traffic Department, gave a presentation on the staff
recommendations for designating the 600 Block of Hidalgo Street as no parking
zone. He recommended the installation
of seven new parking signs in that area.
35. Update report on the
status of the Colonias Project.
This item was
discussed with item C (1).
36. Status report on the
monthly activities conducted by the Parks Task Force consisting of
the Laredo Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department and
the Code Enforcement Division.
Horacio De Leon, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that
Parks and Recreation, the Laredo Police Department, and the Code Enforcement
Division have been working very diligently in trying to deter vandalism in the
parks. He stated that the Laredo Police
Department has provided two full time police officers to work at the Parks division.
Finally, he stated that they are conducting a feasibility study on video
surveillance, and they will come back to the Council with a comprehensive
report.
Chief Granados added that they have assigned the School Resource
Officers to patrol the parks during the summer hours.
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: 11:00 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in
pages 01 through 27 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City
Council meeting held on the 4th day of June, 2001.
_____________________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary