CITY OF
LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-23
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON
STREET
LAREDO,
TEXAS 78040
SEPTEMBER
4, 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 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
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of June 25, 2001 and July 2, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
A. Presentation of the
State of Texas Architectural Barriers Certificate of Substantial
Compliance Submitted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the East Hachar
Recreation Center.
Invitations
A. On Wednesday, September
5, 2001, the Laredo Fire Department expands its service
with the opening of Fire Station #12 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend the morning
event scheduled to take place at 9402 N.E. Bob Bullock Loop near Texas A&M
International University.
Recognitions
Communiqués
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
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a sexually
oriented business on Lot 1, Block 11, Unitec Industrial Center Subdivision,
Phase 2, located at 13502 Regional Drive.
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
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a sexually oriented
business on Lot 1, Block 11, Unitec Industrial Center Subdivision, Phase 2,
located at 13502 Regional Drive; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing, introduce and deny the Special
Use Permit
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Guerra
2. Public Hearing to adopt
the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2001-2002 appropriating the
estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for
the year beginning October 1, 2001 and ending September 30, 2002, consistent
with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the
City Manager to implement said Annual Budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Adopting the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2001-2002 appropriating
the estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year
beginning October 1, 2001 and ending in September 30, 2002, consistent with the
financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City
Manager to implement said Annual Budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
3. Public hearing for the
adoption of a tax rate of $0.576358/$100 value with a
Maintenance Operation rate of $0.435878/$100 and an interest and
Sinking fund Rate of $0.14048/$100.
Motion to set a date of September 17, 2001 to introduce an ordinance for
the adoption of the tax rate.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
4. Public hearing amending
the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 Annual Budget by
reclassifying nine (9) firefighters to three (3) Captains, three
(3) drivers and three (3) assistant drivers to man Fire Station Number Twelve
(12) as authorized by City Council to
be effective upon adoption and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 Annual Budget by
reclassifying nine (9) firefighters to three (3) Captains, three (3) drivers
and three (3) assistant drivers to man Fire Station Number Twelve (12) as
authorized by City Council to be
effective upon adoption and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
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. Agredano
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
5. Public Hearing amending
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2,
Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section 2-87.7
(12)(a) except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement and
providing for an effective date of September 30, 2001.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay
Administration), Section 2-87.7 (12)(a) except as otherwise stated in any
collective bargaining agreement and providing for an effective date of
September 30, 2001.
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. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
6. Public Hearing
authorizing the City Manager to establish the position of Sanitarian II in
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Grant
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.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to establish the position of
Sanitarian II in the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC)
Grant 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.
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. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
7. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and amend the City of
Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget in the amount of $10,000 in
additional funds from the Texas Department of Health, Office of Border Health
for the Border Health Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001. These funds were awarded specifically for
the Binational Health Conference that will be held on September 6-7, 2001 at
Texas A&M International University.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and amend the City of
Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget in the amount of $10,000 in additional funds
from the Texas Department of Health, Office of Border Health for the Border
Health Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001.
These funds were awarded specifically for the Binational Health
Conference that will be held on September 6-7, 2001 at Texas A&M
International University.
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. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
8. Public Hearing
authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute all documentation
for four grants from the Texas Department of Health in the amount
of $3,222,093 for the Community Health Education Program, Maternal and Child
Health (MCH-Title V), Women Infants and Children "WIC" Program, and
Los Dos Laredos of the Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, and October 1, 2001, through September
30, 2002, respectively; and amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 budget in
the amount of $47,269.42.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute all
documentation for four grants from the Texas Department of Health in the amount
of $3,222,093 for the Community Health Education Program, Maternal and Child
Health (MCH-Title V), Women Infants and Children "WIC" Program, and
Los Dos Laredos of the Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, and October 1, 2001, through
September 30, 2002, respectively; and amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
budget in the amount of $47,269.42.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
9. Public hearing and
consideration of an appeal of an order of the Historic
District/Landmark
Board regarding the installation of doors on the Convent elevation at:
Location: Lots 3 and E 15 Varas of 2, Block 2 WD
Commonly known
as: 1112 Grant
Petitioner: Luis
Lidsky
San Agustin Historic
District
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing, introduce, and open new doors
and work with committee on closing other doors.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Ramirez
10. Public Hearing and
adoption of Resolution No. 2001-R-091 adopting the 2002-2006
Capital Improvement
Program for the City of Laredo.
ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION 2001-R-091
Adopting the
2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Laredo.
Motion to open the public
hearing.
Moved: Cm.
Agredano
Second: Cm.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adopt
Resolution # 2001-R-091.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. A Public Hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend Chapter 14, Garbage, Trash
& Refuse, Article II, Section 14-9, Rates, subsection (a)
service fee for individual residences, by changing the garbage collection fee
of $7.00 per month to $8.50 per month; amending subsection (e)(5) fees, by
changing the fees for any residences being utilized in whole or in part as a
commercial establishment or business; and adding subsection (h) branch and
debris pick-up; and amending subsections i-n to alphabetize each subsection
correctly; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend Chapter
14, Garbage, Trash & Refuse,
Article II, Section 14-9, Rates, subsection (a) service fee for individual
residences, by changing the garbage collection fee of $7.00 per month to $8.50
per month; amending subsection (e)(5) fees, by changing the fees for any
residences being utilized in whole or in part as a commercial establishment or
business; and adding subsection (h) branch and debris pick-up; and amending
subsections i-n to alphabetize each subsection correctly; providing for
severability, effective date and publication.
Motion to open the public
hearing.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
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.
Amaya
For: 6 Against: 2 Abstain: 0
Cm. Guerra
Cm. Ramirez
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council except
Cm. Guerra and Cm. Ramirez
12. Amending the City of
Laredo Fiscal Year 2001 General Fund Annual Budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$49,005.72 for the Lease Purchase Agreement to finance the acquisition of a
multimedia messaging system (phone voice mail) for the City Hall Phone System.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2001 General
Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$49,005.72 for the Lease Purchase Agreement to finance the acquisition of a
multimedia messaging system (phone voice mail) for the City Hall Phone System.
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.
Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
13. A. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion with
possible action on the status of the opening of
Bartlett Avenue at
Market Street and the proposed street closures.
B. Request by Council Member Joe Guerra
1. Discussion and possible
action to authorize the City Manager and Competitive
Government Strategies (Consultants) to commence contract
negotiations for privatization of the City's water and wastewater utilities
operations (as outlined in the City's amended Request for Proposals) with
United Water, the apparent responsible lowest bidder.
Motion to postpone for September 24, 2001.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with
possible action regarding amending the Code of Ordinances to
add a section authorizing staff to place a fence with the
appropriate noticing requirements around abandoned, vacant and substandard
homes in the City to prevent trespassing by the general public as well as
safeguarding the health and general welfare of the neighborhood residents. The cost of the fence would be recovered
through the placement of a lien or any other legal authority available to the
City.
2. Discussion with
possible action to request that staff initiate a feasibility study to
consider the
construction of a water park.
Motion to fund $50,000
to provide a feasibility study from his appropriated fund.
Moved: Cm.
Ramirez
Second: Cm.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
14. Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a lease with M & M Air Cargo and Delivery
Service, Inc., for approximately 11,988 square feet constituting
Sections 2 and 3 of Building No. 170 located at 5103 Maher Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for five (5) years commencing on May 1, 2001 and ending on April 30, 2006.
However, it is agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either
party on not less than ninety (90) days written notice from the party
terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $4,795.20 and will be adjusted
annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an
effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
15. An ordinance
designating one-way road sections to include Maher Avenue northbound
from Bustamante Street to Hillside Road, Thomas Avenue southbound
between Hillside Road and Pappas Street, Pappas Street westbound between Thomas
Avenue and Daugherty Avenue, and Daugherty Avenue southbound between Pappas
Street and Bustamante Street; providing for the installation of appropriate
signs to indicate one-way traffic in the designated direction and providing for
publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
16. An ordinance closing a
public easement a 2,479.88 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out
of the southeast section of San Jose Street between Milmo and
Jarvis Avenues, dedicated as a public easement as per the McMillan Park
Subdivision Replat recorded in Volume 2, Page 156 of the Webb County Plat
Records, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb,
Texas, being more particularly described on the attached Exhibit "A";
and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
17. An ordinance
authorizing the abandonment and vacating of a 17.7 foot wide alley
dedicated for public use in Block 631, Eastern Division, City of
Laredo, Webb County Texas; and 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-198,
2001-O-199, 2001-O-200, 2001-O-201, 2001-O-202 and 2001-O-203.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2001-O-198 An ordinance amending the Street Name Map of
the City of Laredo by
changing the name of a portion of Killam Industrial Boulevard from
the intersection of FM 1472 thence west and south to the intersection of Loop
20 with the future River Bank Drive, from Killam Industrial Blvd. to River Bank
Drive; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-198.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-199 An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 8.795 acres out of Lot 3, Block 1, Del Mar
North Filing No. One, as further described by metes and bounds, located at 302
Eden Ln., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community
Business District; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-199.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-200 An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Tract 4, William Bejarano Plat, located at 3520
E. Saunders St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-200.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-201 An ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 2.0
acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83 and north of Masterson Rd., from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-201.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-202 An ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the "Surface
Only", at its adjusted market value of $11,681.00, for certain property
described as a 15,434.00 sq. ft., more or less, tract of land out of that
former section of the 2200 block of Cleveland Street between Bartlett and
Jarvis Avenues to Jesse J. Martinez, Hector F. Martinez and Jorge R. Martinez
provided that the City of Laredo retains a 15 foot wide utility easement; said
tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County
Texas; being described as Exhibit "A" and hereby approving the
submitted Improvement Plan as described on Exhibit "B", and which is
in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, as
approved per Resolution No. 97-R-140; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-202.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-203 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the
"Surface Only", at its market value $19,158.00 for certain property
described as a 5,473.70 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out that former
section of the 2900 block of South Buena Vista Avenue between Norton and the
East right-of-way line of US Highway 83, situated in the Eastern Division, City
of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being generally described on attached Exhibit
"A" to Mr. Oscar Ramirez; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2001-O-203.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
19. 2001-R-087 Authorizing
the city Manager to accept a grant from the U.S Department
of Justice, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of
$119,525 with the City of Laredo designating $103,153 in matching funds for a
total of $222,678 to fund this project.
This project funds the salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, and
equipment for support personnel. The
funding period for this project is from October 1, 2001 through September 30,
2003.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2001-R-087.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2001-R-088 Authorizing
the City Manager to submit an application to the Federal
Aviation Administration for an Airport Improvement Program grant
in the amount of $2,000,000 to fund the construction of a service road along
the perimeter of the Laredo International Airport and further authorize the
City Manager to execute any documents that may result from such award. This grant requires the local match of $
222,223.00 and is available in the Airport Land Reimbursement Account.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2001-R-088.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2001-R-090 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a
grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities' General Preservation
Assessment Grant Program in the amount of $5,000 to assess five archival
collections in Webb County.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2001-R-090.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
22. Consideration to
cancel the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of September
24, 2001, and hold a special meeting on September 26, 2001, at
noon or 5:30 pm to present the final reading adopting the tax rate for 2001.
Motion to approve with a meeting at noon.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to
approve a final payment of $58,091.89, which includes $29,916.56 in
retainage, and Change Orders Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, with a net increase
of $13,736.39 to the original contract awarded to Koch Corporation of
Louisville, Kentucky, on October 2, 2000, for the soundproofing of nineteen
homes, under the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility
Program. The original contract amount
was $285,429.26. The four Change Orders
increased the contract amount to $299,165.65.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the
City of Laredo and U.S. Customs Service allowing U.S. Customs to design,
install and maintain, at their expense an outbound canopy at the City's
Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-156, to the SOLE BIDDER, Cantu
Electric Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $65,835.00, to
provide all equipment, material, and labor to install twelve canopy mounted
fiber optic message signs at Bridges II and III. These signs are designed to display single or multiple messages
under any lighting condition. Funding
is available in the Bridge Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Consideration to award
contract number FY01-153, to the LOW BIDDERS, Dr. Ike's
Home Center, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $30,833.00
and Rob K Concrete Products, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of
$9,786.00, for providing rebar and wire mesh for a six month period. This contract establishes contract pricing
for these materials used for construction or repair projects scheduled during
the next six months. All materials will
be purchased on an as needed basis.
Funding is available in the Public Works budget and the Capital
Improvement Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Consideration to award
an annual contract number FY01-158 to the LOW BIDDER,
Garcia's Auto Glass, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of
$31,000.00, for providing glass replacement service for the Fleet Maintenance
Division. All work will be done on an
as needed basis. Funding is available
in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
Motion to approve with the following correction: should read Royal Auto Glass and not
Garcia’s Auto Glass.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of two utility tractors, through the Houston
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the total
amount of $36,299.30. One will be
assigned to the Public Works Department - Creek Cleaning Crew and the other to
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Funding is available in the 2000 Public Property Finance Contractual
Obligation Proceeds PPFCO and the
Capital Improvements Project Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Consideration to
authorize addendum No. 2 to Turner, Collie and Braden, for the
preparation of additional environmental work for the Colonias
Project. The Texas Water Development
Board has agreed upon the $5,594.00 addendum and will bring the total contract
amount to $1,101,644.00. Funding is available
in the Colonias Fund, Project Engineers Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration to
ratify addendum No. 1 to the contract with Foster Engineering on the
Colonias Project. The
$18,300.00 addendum will cover the cost of establishing the monuments for the
project. The total amount of the contract will increase to $302,307.00. Funding is available in the Colonias Fund,
Project Engineers Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Consideration for
approval of payment estimate No. 16 to Reddy Engineers and
Contractors, Inc., Houston, Texas, for the 60 MGD Intake at the Jefferson Water
Treatment Plan in the amount of $123,461.27.
This payment reduces the retainage from 5% to 0.19%. The total amount left in the contract after
this payment is $5,000.00. Funding is
available in the Waterworks Retainage Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of one Vactor Vacuum Sewer Cleaning Unit,
through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) contract from Kinloch Equipment & Supply Inc., Pasadena, Texas, in
the total amount of $124,612.00. The Vactor
will be mounted on a cab and chassis being purchased from the Houston Galveston
Area Council of Governments - Cooperative Purchasing Program. This equipment will be assigned to the
Utilities Department - Wastewater Collection Division. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department - Wastewater Collection Division Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Consideration to
reject the two bids received for the New Laredo Municipal Court
Building to be located at Thomas and Leal since all bids were over
the budget amount and to authorize staff to modify the plans and re-bid the
project. Funding is available in the 2000 CO Issue Municipal Court.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Consideration to award
a construction contract to the LOW BIDDER, SER
Construction Partners, LTD., Houston, Texas, in the bid amount of
$632,719.00 for the Bartlett Avenue Extension (Hillside Road to Gale
Street). Funding is available in the
2000 C.O. Issue Bartlett/Hillside to Gale.
Motion to approve 2nd most responsible bidder.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Cm. Guerra
35. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to opt out of the Federal Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), effective
October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 as a result of the city currently
meeting or exceeding minimum HIPPAA Benefit Provisions.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Authorizing the City
Manager to execute professional services renewal contracts with
Victor D. Trevino, M.D., J & A Pharmacy, and Mercy Regional
Medical Center, for one year with health care providers to provide public
health services to clients of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002. Funds to be utilized are form the following
state grant budgets: MCH-Title V, La
Familia (COPC), and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Authorizing the City
Manager to amend a professional services contract for one month
with Med Center Pharmacy and Sylvia Aguirre, R.N. to provide
public health services to clients of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORTS
38. Status report on the
installation of bus shelters citywide.
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: 7:50 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I, Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary, do hereby certify that
the above minutes contained in pages 01 to __ are true, complete, and correct
proceedings of the City Council Meeting held on the 4th day of
September, 2001.
_____________________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary