CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-19
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JULY 23, 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
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
Larry Dovalina, City
Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant
City Manager
Jaime Flores, City
Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Galo.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of June 18, 2001 and June 19, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Cm. Amaya stated that he
would be hosting the District IV Student Scholarship Recipient Dinner on
Wednesday, July 24, 2001.
Mayor Pro Tempore E. Valdez, Jr. thanked the Parks and Recreation
Department, City Manager’s Office and the Police Department for their success
in creating a safe haven for our youth at city parks.
Cm. Ramirez submitted a
petition in favor of the water park.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
A.
Recognition of the Laredo National Guard Soldiers leaving for Bosnia.
The Mayor read excerpts from the following article in the Laredo
Morning Times written by Inv. Luis (T.
J.) Tinajero, Sr.:
“There are many honorable aspects involved with serving your
community as a civil servant. And there
are also many honorable aspects involved with serving your country as a member
of the Texas Army National Guard.
Combine both sets of attributes and you have a very special and
unique group of individuals with a rare sense of selfless service to the common
man.
The sacrifices and hard work required to fall under this elite group
of citizen soldier demand administration and respect for not only the
individual, but also for the families who also sacrifice their time away from
their loved ones.
As you read this article in your nice air-conditioned room I
humbly ask you to think of several things.
Think of trying to find a shaded area, of trying to keep from
dehydrating, and of trying to write this week’s article in 123 degrees
temperature in the Mojave Desert, California in the United States Army National
Training Center.
Want to trade? I didn’t
think so. This training ground is the
premier military training site in the world and the 449th Chemical
Company from Laredo is currently training for the modern battlefield as part of
a Louisiana State Separate Infantry Brigade.
The Laredo contingency of elite citizen soldiers will be here for
a little over three weeks, which believe you me, it feels like years. I would like to take this opportunity to
introduce you to member of the Laredo and Webb County community who are presently serving
their country and the agencies through which they will serve their fellow man.
From the Webb County Sheriff’s Office: SGT Lyndon Atwell and SPC
Miguel A. Gallegos; from the U. S.
Border Patrol: SPC Thomas Diaz De Leon III, SFC Salvador Garza and SFC Lisandro
Moreno Jr.; representing the U. S. Customs is SSG Jose Casas, SFC Rene Reyes,
and SFC Ezequiel Rodriquez; from LaSalle County we have SSG Joseph Canales and
from USDA, SGT Sylvia Rodriguez.
Also joining us in the fun are SPC Jaime Tovar and SGT Juan
Lara. And last but certainly not least,
your cops representing Laredo PD are SPC Ernesto Chavez, SSG Jose Cueva, SGT
Jose P. Ugarte, and yours truly as the company commander.
The aforementioned individuals proudly serve both Laredo and the United
States regardless of how dangerous, uncomfortable or challenging the task or
mission may be. From the extremely hot,
dusty and unforgiving sands of the Mojave Desert in California they send their
regards and anxiously await the orders to re-deploy back home, primarily to
continue serving you, but also to be able to take a shower, eat real food, and
just stand in front of an air-condition in their birthday suites.”
Mayor Flores and City Council presented Seven Flags Certificates
to the following National Guard Soldiers:
Platoon Leader Philip
A. Kost
Squad Leader Luis
R. DeLeon
Automatic Rifleman Juan Barragan
Automatic Rifleman Richard Martinez
Platoon Sergeant George
Martinez
Team Leader Victor
Lopez
Automatic Rifleman Roberto Lara
Automatic Rifleman Luis Morales
Squad Leader Luis
R. Morales
Team Leader Jesus
Marchan
Automatic Rifelman Fitzgerald Lozano Gomez
Automatic Rifleman Gilbert Gonzalez Barrientos
B. The Mayor recognized an
Italian T. V. Crew that was attending the City Council
meeting.
Communiqués
None.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 5 and 6, Block 2026, Eastern Division, located at 3220
Ligarde St., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change, but
recommended 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 Lots 5 and 6, Block
2026, Eastern Division, located at 3220 Ligarde St., from R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Irma Liendo spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Conditional
Use Permit.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
2. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Blocks 56, 67 and 68, Eastern Division and those portions of Cedar
Ave., Piedra China St., and Logan Ave., which were previous public
right-of-ways, located at 301 Logan Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing 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 Blocks 56, 67 and 68, Eastern Division and those portions of Cedar
Ave., Piedra China St., and Logan Ave., which were previous public
right-of-ways, located at 301 Logan Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District); providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Blocks 14, 46, and 75, Eastern Division and those portions of
Willow St. and Cedar Ave. which were previous public right-of-ways, located at
420 Logan Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to M-2 (Heavy
Manufacturing 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 Blocks 14, 46, and 75, Eastern Division and those portions of Willow
St. and Cedar Ave., which were previous public right-of-ways, located at 420
Logan Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 5, Block 527, Western Division, located at 2615 San Agustin
Ave., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
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 5, Block 527, Western Division, located at 2615 San Agustin Ave.,
from B-1 (Limited Commercial 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: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. J.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 8, 9 and part of Lot 10, Block 350, Western Division, located
at 11 Iturbide St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 8, 9 and part of Lot 10, Block 350, Western Division, located at
11 Iturbide St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Ramirez
6. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 21, Block 1, Indian Crossing Subdivision, Unit I, located at
2317 Geronimo Dr., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial 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 21, Block 1, Indian Crossing Subdivision, Unit I, located at 2317
Geronimo Dr., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Armando Macias, father of the petitioner, spoke in favor of the
Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to close the public hearing granting a Conditional Use
Permit, which should include the following restrictions:
1.) No catering vehicles on the property.
2.) No signage of any kind.
3.) The Conditional Use Permit is limited to six
months.
4.) The Conditional Use
Permit is non-transferable.
The kitchen and the food preparation building shall not exceed 192
square feet.
Moved: Cm. J.
Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. J. Valdez
7. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 4 and the north 19.78 ft. of Lot 5, Block 815, Eastern
Division, located at 605 N. Seymour Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District)
to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change and approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a
single-family residence and a mechanic shop.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the
north 19.78 ft. of Lot 5, Block 815, Eastern Division, located at
605 N. Seymour Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 4, Block 1744, Eastern Division, located at 2819 Bayard St.,
from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 4, Block 1744, Eastern Division, located at 2819 Bayard St., from
R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District);
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
9. Public hearing
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for oil and/or gas
extraction on 3.00 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located west of Hwy. 83 and north of Salvador Garcia Middle School,
known as McKendrick No. 4 Well. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a Special Use Permit
for oil and/or gas extraction.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for oil and/or
gas extraction on 3.00 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
west of Hwy. 83 and north of Salvador Garcia Middle School, known as McKendrick
No. 4 Well; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Cm. Bruni added that the
communications omitted Columbus Energy Corporation who is doing the
drilling.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
10.
Public hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by
rezoning Block 19,
Laredo Airport Plat Subdivision, located at 4400 Daugherty Ave.,
from M-1 (Light
Manufacturing 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 Block 19, Laredo Airport Plat Subdivision, located at 4400 Daugherty
Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstian: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Guerra
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
11. A. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Eliseo Valdez,
Jr.
1. Discussion with
possible action on creating an ordinance to specifically address
discarding glass bottles, which create a nuisance and unsafe
conditions for both pedestrians and the motoring public.
Jaime Flores, City Attorney, discussed the ordinance that the City
currently has. He stated that staff
would need to explore the legalities of amending the current ordinance to
requiring deposits on glass bottles. He
added that he would come back to Council with a comprehensive report in the
first week of September.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez suggested researching other cities and
states to see how they deal with the problem of discarding glass bottles.
2. Status report on the
results of the traffic signal study on Lafayette at West San
Francisco.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, indicated that the results of
the traffic signal study on Lafayette and West San Francisco does warrant a
traffic signal. However, he stated that
TxDOT was requesting additional information.
He will report back to Council at a later date.
3. Status report on the
Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Project funded through a TXDOT Enhancement Grant.
Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that the contract was approved
by City Council on January 16th and it was consummated in receipt
from TxDOT on May 21st . He
added that the Request for Qualifications was issued on June 29th ,
and the deadline for the submittal is July 30th. After staff receives the Request for
Qualifications the City will review the applications submitted and bring a
recommendation to City Council for selection.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez asked when we would get activity or work
on the bridge.
Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that he was reluctant to answer
because TxDOT is heavily involved in the project. When we get our engineering team on board we will start getting
plans to TxDOT for review and consideration.
It goes through a fairly extensive and exhausted review with TxDOT. The City will be able to go through the
normal process for putting the project out for the bid.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez stressed the desire to expedite the
project.
Keith Selman stated that the match is being met through a
Community Development Block Grant.
B. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible
action on the status of all improvements to Father
McNaboe Park.
Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a
comprehensive report on the status of all improvements to Father McNaboe
Park.
Cm. Valdez thanked the
City departments that are assisting in the improvements to Father McNaboe
Park.
2.
Discussion and possible action on the status of the CP& L
roadway.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, said that the department is
continuing the surveys to determine a route for the CPL road. He added that staff has Crane Engineering
subcontracting with a testing company that is looking into a design to see if
we can find a desirable treatment for the subgrade so the City does not have to
excavate and remove the trash from the sub grade. Finally, he stated that he will need to meet with TxDOT to
further discuss the item.
Mayor Flores instructed the City Manager to schedule meetings with
staff and TxDOT and to report back to Council with a comprehensive report.
C. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion and possible
action on the ambulance for Station No. 4 and 2
additional ambulances
for the City of Laredo.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that the item would be
addressed in the upcoming 2002 budget.
Fire Chief Sosa exhibited a chart that demonstrated the fire
coverage for the City of Laredo. He
stated that he is concerned for the northern side of Laredo that lacks proper
protection.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, reminded Council that staff members
on the fire trucks are EMT’s.
Fire Chief Sosa stated that the City has 150 Paramedics.
Mayor Flores stated that the council would have time to study each
district and the equipment needed when the budget is presented.
2.
Discussion and possible action on the Tree Board Committee.
Cm. Ramirez questioned the duties of the Tree Board.
Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, read the duties of
the Tree Board from the ordinance, and he introduced Richard Gentry, chairman
of the Tree Board.
Richard Gentry, Chairman of the Tree Board, gave an overview of
the board and their concerns for the City of Laredo. He added that it is not feasible to enforce regulations on
private property.
The Mayor suggested for the City to launch a “Save the Tree”
campaign that would inform the property owners of the importance of saving
their trees or donating them to the City or
schools.
3. Discussion and possible
action on the presentation of a Resolution for the
LULAC Council.
Rolando Hererra, member of LULAC # 12, presented a resolution that
was approved at the LULAC Convention that deals with crossing of illegal
aliens.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
12. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Lone Star Aviation,
a general partnership, for approximately 5,980 square feet
constituting Hangar No. 1307 located at 4400 Maher Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for three (3) years commencing on August 1, 2001 and ending on July 31, 2004. Monthly rent shall be $1,075.00 and shall be
adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing
for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
13. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Chad E. Sims for
approximately 2,040 square feet constituting Building No. 1341
located at 4113 North Jarvis Avenue, #100, at the Laredo International
Airport. Lease term is for three (3)
years commencing on August 1, 2001 and ending on July 31, 2004. Lease may be terminated by either party upon
giving a 90-day written notice from the party terminating to the other. Annual rent shall be $3,000.00 and paid in
advance and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer
Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
14. An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with SER Jobs for
Progress Southwest, Inc., for approximately 1,600 square feet
constituting Suite No. 8 of Building No. 134 located at 4603 Maher Avenue. Lease term is for two (2) months commencing
on July 1, 2001 and ending on August 31, 2001.
Monthly rent shall be $1,600.00; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
15. An ordinance amending
Article IX, Truck Traffic, Division 2, Truck Routes, Section
19-410 Truck Route Designations, of Chapter 19 of the City of
Laredo Code of Ordinances deleting Calton Road from IH-35 to McPherson Road and
adding Airpark Drive from US 59 to Bustamante Street, Bustamante Street
Eastbound to Maher Avenue, Maher Avenue Northbound only to Hillside Road,
Hillside Road Westbound only to Thomas Avenue, Thomas Avenue and Gale Street
between Hillside and McPherson Road, Thomas Avenue Southbound only from
Hillside Road to Pappas Street, Pappas Street Westbound only to Daugherty
Avenue, Daugherty Avenue Southbound only to Bustamante Street, Bustamante
Street Southbound only to US 59; providing for publication and effective date.
Cm. Bruni expressed his
concern about the truck stop and he requested a public hearing.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet Available: www.ci.laredo.tx.us
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance # 2001-O-146,
#2001-O-147, # 2001-O-148, # 2001-O-149, # 2001-O-150 and # 2001-O-151.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2001-O-146 Amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2000
General Fund annual budget
by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$137,481.00 from a Lease Purchase Agreement to finance the acquisition of the
upgrade of the AS/400 Computer System.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-146.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-147 Amending the contract with the Texas Department of Health and
amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 budget in the amount of
$400,000.00 for the new "Mosquito Abatement Project" of the City of
Laredo Health Department for a two-year project period beginning September 1,
2001, through August 31, 2003. (City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-147.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-148 Amending the contract with the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) and amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
budget in the amount of $70,000.00 to continue the operation of the two
continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2001, through August 31,
2002. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-148.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-149 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Foreign-Trade
Zone Operator Agreement with Trade Unlimited, Inc., to operate an
approximate 28,400 square foot facility within Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94-Site 3
located at the Killam Industrial Park for a term of one (1) year with two (2)
one (1) year renewal options ending on July 31, 2004. The FTZ Board has approved this site; providing for an effective
date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-149.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-150 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with
Adolfo
Gutierrez as described on attached Exhibit "A", for and
on behalf of the City of Laredo for 15,679.91 sq. ft. tract of land, more or
less, out of that former section of Farias Street between San Dario and San
Eduardo Avenues and out of a portion of a drainage easement adjoining the
former street, said tract abutting Lot 1, Block 1102-A, Western Division, City
of Laredo, Webb County, Texas for the proposed use of improving the scenery of
the tract, and for additional parking/access space for a term of four (4) years
for substantial monetary or like consideration in the form of enhancements, for
public purposes, of the City property; provided however, that the City be held
harmless on all of its easements, including, but not limited to, drainage; and
that all easements, whether or not recorded, shall be held to remain intact;
and providing for an effective date.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-150.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-151 Closing as a public easement those sections
of:
A. The 2200 block of
Cleveland Street between Bartlett and Jarvis
Avenues.
B.
The 600 block of South Jarvis Avenue between the South
property line of Block 1292-A, Eastern Division and Cleveland
Street, including the intersection of Cleveland Street and Jarvis Avenue
situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas; and
providing for an effective date. (City
Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-151.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
17. 2001-R-081 Accepting an FY 2001 Military Airport
Program (MAP) Grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $ 335,000.00 and
appropriating a local match of $37,223.00 from the Airport Land Acquisition
Reimbursement Account and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement.
The Federal funds will be used to construct an aviation fuel farm to be located
on the east side of the Laredo International Airport at the Laredo
International Airport.
Motion to approve Resolution #2001-R-081.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
18. Consideration to
approve a professional services contract with Miller & Van Eaton,
P.L.L.C., to provide legal services to the City of Laredo in
connection with advice regarding telecommunications regulations, procurement,
cable television regulations and deployment on international cross border
communications issues. The contract
term for this engagement is October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Consideration for
award of a professional services contract in the amount of
$158,788.00 to Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas for the
preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the City of Laredo International
Bridge No. 5 and Border Facilities.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the
City of Laredo and N.W. Properties Limited memorializing the
requirement of $250.00 per residential lot, in consideration for the Planned
Unit Development granted by City Council, to be dedicated to improvements to
the Muller Park located adjacent to the Indian Sunset Development.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Consideration to
authorize a lease purchase contract, with Business Integrators, Inc., in
the amount of $197,481.00, for the purchase and installation of an
upgrade to the AS/400 computer system.
This upgrade will enhance the current IBM AS/400 620 system, which
maintains the City's financial and operational software requirements. The term of the lease purchase contract
shall be for a three-year period and will be financed by IBM Credit at an
effective interest rate of 4.52%.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
22. Status report on the
extension of Springfield.
Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that due to conflicting
schedules with various team members there has been difficulty scheduling a
meeting. However, they will meet in
August.
23. Submission of the
Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Annual Budget as per Article VI, Section
6.02, Submission of Budget of the Charter of the City of Laredo
which states that "sixty (60) days before the end of the fiscal year, or
any time before that, the City Manager shall present to the Council, in an open
public meeting, after proper public notice, and having been placed on the Council
meeting agenda, a budget for the ensuring fiscal year with an accompanying
message".
Beto Ramirez, Finance Director, stated that staff submitted the
2001-2002 Annual Budget as per Article VI, Section 6.02 and a copy could be
reviewed at the City Secretary’s Office.
24. Status report on the
installation of bus shelters Citywide.
Peter Berhamn, General Manager of Laredo Metro Inc. gave an update on the bus shelters
throughout the City.
25. Report on the Open
Records Requests received by the City.
Blasita Lopez, Public Information Officer, gave a comprehensive
report on open records request. She
illustrated the increase of requests from 1985 to present. She added that she has received 46 requests
in 2001. She attributed the increase
to the private sector becoming more familiar with the Open Records Act.
Mayor Flores informed the public that the Public Information
Officer spends her time answering open records requests, which slows down other
issues that need to be addressed.
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.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I, Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary, do hereby certify that
the above minutes contained in pages 01 to 17 are true, complete, and correct
proceedings of the City Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of
July, 2001.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary