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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2002-R-020 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum present Mayor
Elizabeth G. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Elizabeth G. III. ROLL CALL In attendance: Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Mayor
Pro Tempore, District I Hector Garcia, Council
Member, District II John C. Galo, Council
Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council
Member, District VI Jose A. Juan Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary Jaime Flores, City
Attorney IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Agredano Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Belmares was not present. V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements None. Invitations a. Presentation
by Craig Baltazar and Marc Solis, Arena Ventures,
on the Julian Luis “Kiki”
de Ayala mentioned that construction is winding down now on this project and
he reported that the project will be completed on time and under budget. He
introduced two key members of the organization: Marc Solis, Vice-President of Business
Operations and Craig Baltazar, General Manager of
the Craig Baltazar
stated that the citizens of Mayor Flores mentioned that the entire
process was a lengthy process and the people of Recognitions a. Recognition of the
Shining Star Customer Service Award garnered by the City of for its strong customer service initiatives. b. Recognition
of State Farm Insurance Company for their generous contribution to the Fire Chief Luis Sosa introduced the new Fire
Marshall Daniel Potin who addressed the City
Council and explained that he is beginning a new phase within the department
and is looking forward to the new challenges he will be tackling. District Fire Chief Steve Landin displayed the
new fire equipment donated by State Farm Insurance. He stated that this educational tool will
allow them to provide courses to young children regarding 911 communication. Mayor Flores provided a Seven Flags
Certificate of Recognition to the representatives of State Farm Insurance for
their generous donation. c. Recognition of Wal-Mart for their
dedication to fire prevention.
Wal-Mart has initiated a Fire Prevention
Program for the citizens of our community.
Wal-Mart has shown great interest in the safety of the Fire Chief Luis Sosa stated that Wal-Mart has
been very generous in providing instructional tools including a smoke alarm
and a television set which is being utilized at the different public
schools. d. Mayor Flores presented an award to Cm. Juan
Ramirez who was recently recognized by
United Way for his meritorious
service. e. Rick Johnson with United Water gave a
brief progress report to City Council.
He thanked Beto Ramirez, Utilities Director, for his cooperation
during the transition of the Utilities Department. He explained that they have provided plenty
of safety training to the employees.
He mentioned that they have consolidated all the controls at the water
facilities into one computer and control panel. Communiqués Cm. Agredano reiterated Mayor Flores’s
comments on the great reception given by the people of Cm. Garcia stated that he also attended the
first hockey game in Cm. Galo stated that he was submitting a
petition delivered to him for a request for speed bumps which he requested to
be forwarded to the Traffic Department.
Cm. Amaya stated that there will be a Chicken
Plate Sale on Cm. E. Valdez, Jr. thanked Kiki De Ayala and his staff for the
exciting show at the hockey game. He
encourages everyone in the community to attend some of the games. He also mentioned that there was a
ribbon-cutting ceremony held earlier today for the opening of Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. thanked the crew from Parks
and Recreation Department for their cleanup effort at the Rancho Viejo
Subdivision entrance. He also
mentioned that the area has officially been declared a natural disaster area
by the Governor and people can now contact FEMA to find out whether they can
obtain assistance from FEMA. Cm. Ramirez thanked everyone who participated
at the El Dia del VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES a. Appointment
by Council Member Alfredo Agredano of Jesus Guerra to the Tree Advisory
Committee. Motion to approve the appointment. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Cm.
Belmares arrived at 1. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block
408, Eastern Division, located at 519 East Saunders Street, from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ron Whitehawk,
representing Carlos Castillo, submitted an application to a cup for one year
to allow a paint and body shop operation. Recognize to remove bi-staff Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as a Conditional Use Permit for one year. Moved:
Cm. Amaya Second:
Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Amaya 2. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the sections of the Development Code pertaining to manufactured
homes space leasing, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Uses and Section 24.93.2,
Manufactured Housing Park, and providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of this ordinance amendment. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 3. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 13 and 14,
Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, located
northeast of Rosson Lane, from B-4 (Highway
Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for
publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone
change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ron Whitehawk spoke
on behalf of the applicant asked Council to postpone the public hearing for
30 days. Motion to close the public hearing and
postpone for 30 days. Moved:
Cm. Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo and Ordinance 2001-O-133 which
authorized the issuance a Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot on Lot 2,
Block 292, Eastern Division, located at 413 Clark Blvd., by revising the site
plan to which the permit is restricted; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the amendment of the
Conditional Use Permit with conditions. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as a Conditional Use Permit with conditions as recommended by
Planning and Zoning Commission. Moved:
Cm. Amaya Second:
Cm. Galo For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Amaya Mayor Pro Tempore was chairing the meeting. 5. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block
305, Eastern Division, located at 818 and 820 Clark Blvd., from B-1 (Limited
Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for
publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone
change and approval of a Conditional Use Permit with conditions. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Jose Leandro and
Susana Garza stated that they are in agreement to a Conditional Use
Permit. He clarified the use of musice (portable stereo) and the hours of operation of Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as a Conditional Use Permit. Moved:
Cm. Amaya Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Amaya 6. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12, Block 1707,
Eastern Division, located at 2802 Market St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ricardo Gonzalez spoke against the zone
change. Santiago Arevalo of
2703 Rosario Street, spoke against the zone change request due to the traffic
problems and because the noise nuisance that it will create. Jose Luis Neira, petitioner, spoke in favor of
the zone request. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Garcia 7. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block
1877, Eastern Division, located at 815 South Canada Avenue, from R-2
(Multi-family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Jerry O’Brien, representing the applicant, was
there to answer any questions the Council may have. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. J. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Garcia 8. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 6.16 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”, located south
of Emerald Hills Subdivision, Phase I and southwest of Dorel
Dr., from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Richard Haynes spoke in favor the zone change. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Garcia 9. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Javier Santos, representing Fernando Salinas, mentioned that
the applicant is requesting a Conditional use Permit. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as a Conditional Use Permit for pickup of customers at Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Galo For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Ramirez 10. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Garcia For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Javier Santos, representing Fernando Salinas,
asked for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce as a Conditional Use Permit for lease holder only and pave lot,
place an opaque fence no parking outside the lot. Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Galo For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: Cm.
Ramirez 11. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 Airport budget to recognize additional
revenues received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport
Improvement Program in the amount of $289,205.00 for the purpose of
constructing a cargo apron at the Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Garcia For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 12. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of
$42,500.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation and to amend the City
of Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 13. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of
$81,250.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation and to amend the City
of Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 14. A. Request
by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Presentation by Mayor Preservation – National Trust/HUD Secretary’s
Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation presented to the City of Bill Skeen, a consultant from Covenant
Communities, reported that the National Trust for Historic Preservation – National
Trust/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation was
awarded for the imaginative conversion of the Hamilton Hotel. He said that the project was a great
success because of a wonderful team that worked together to house over 250 senior
citizens. He congratulated all the
City employees for their participation in the project. B.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alfredo Agredano 1.
Discussion with possible action to rename the Mario B. Tijerina. Mayor Pro Tempore expressed his desire to
rename the Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation
Director, noted that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted in favor of
renaming the Motion to approve to rename the Moved: Cm.
Agredano Second: Cm.
J. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 C.
Request by Council Member John C. Galo 1. Staff
report regarding the missing gate arms from Tex-Mex railroad crossings, with possible action. Keith Selman, City Planner, informed Council
that City staff has contacted Tex-Mex and they indicated that sub-contractors
with Tex-Mex will be placing gate arms on the missing gates and the project
will be complete in March. 2. Staff report on the opening of Keith Selman, City Planner, said that the project
would cost $57,000, which does not include the planking. Tex-Mex ha agreed to do the planking in
October and the project will be complete in December of 2002. Once the project is complete City staff can
begin the construction of opening of We will be getting 40,000 from TxDOT of the 57,000.
due to the partial closure of Jarvis and we
will need to consemate a closure agreement between
Council and TxDOT and we will bring that forward
once we get that worked out. We need
to get that and bring it to Council. Cm.
Galo asked staff to place the item back on the agenda in 30 days. 3. Staff report on the clean-up of Chacon
Creek, with possible action. Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation,
described the nature of the grants and noted that the work would be done
in-house. 4. Staff report on the hours of operation and
schedule of the street sweepers. John Orfila, from Public Works, reported that
the City currently has nine sweepers.
He submitted the following maintenance schedule for the sweepers:
Schedule
for Christmas 2002
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 15. Authorizing
the City Manager to grant a license to Bestel USA,
Inc., for the use of a telecommunications PVC conduit located
at the Ordinance Introduction: City Council 16. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an Assignment of lease of that lease agreement entered into between
the City of Ordinance Introduction: City Council 17. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an assignment of that Rental Car Agency Concession and lease agreement entered into
between the City of Ordinance Introduction: City Council 18. Amending
the City of entitled “Storage Handling and Transfer of
Hazardous Materials” and Transportation of Hazardous Materials respectively;
changing administration to the Environmental Services Department; adding and
deleting definitions in 33-20; increasing the late payment penalty $200.00 in
33-43; adding 33-56 and 33-56 and 33-57 entitled “Hazardous Waste Management
Plans and “Hazardous Waste Management Inventory Statements” respectively;
deleting Article III entitled “Transportation of Hazardous Materials” and
moving it to Chapter 19 entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” by adding
Article XIII; providing for severability,
publication and effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council X. FINAL Motion to waive the Final Reading of
Ordinances # 2002-O-257, # 2002-O-258,
#2002-O-259, # 2002-O-260, # 2002-O-261, # 2002-O-262, # 2002-O-263, #
2002-O-264, # 2002-O-265, # 2002-O-266, # 2002-O-267, # 2002-O-268, #
2002-O-269, # 2002-O-270 and # 2002-O-171.
Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19.
2002-O-257 Amending Section
24-94, Appendix A, and Appendix B-3 of the Land Development Code, in order to
establish standards and procedures
governing the issuance of Conditional Use Permits; providing for publication
and effective date. (As amended) Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-257. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-258 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 27.7124
acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit
“A”, located east of Los Presidentes Subdivision,
Unit 7 and proposed
Unit 9, from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to approve Ordinance # 2002-O-258. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2002-O-259 Amending the Zoning
Ordinance Map of the City of 10.0
acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”
located south of R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to approve Ordinance # 2002-O-259. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-260 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$236,298.00 from the Texas Department of Health and $118,150.00 in in-kind
funds from the Laredo Independent School District for the Mi Futuro (My Future) Abstinence Education Program of the
City of Laredo Health Department from October 1, 2002, through September 30,
2003; and authorizing the City Manager to amend the current number of
full-time equivalent positions from 0 to .5 with the addition of .5 Public
Health Technician position which will be funded by this grant. Motion
to approve Ordinance # 2002-O-260. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-261 Authorizing the City Manager to
accept and execute all documentation from the Texas Department of Health for
the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department. The City of Laredo Health
Department is expecting to be reimbursed an estimated $2,654,860.00 during FY
2002-2003. Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-261. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-262 Amending Ordinance 89-O-231 of the
Code of Ordinances for the City of Laredo providing for an increase in charge
from $3.00 to $10.00 per client for the Influenza Immunization at the
Immunization Clinic of the City of Laredo Health Department and implementing
a charge of $16.00 for the pneumococcal vaccine;
providing for a sliding fee to persons unable to pay due to indigency; and providing for severability, effective date
and publication. Motion to approve
Ordinance # 2002-O-262. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-263 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease with San Antonio MTA, L.P., d/b/a Verizon
Wireless for space at the Airport Water Tower located at 4903 Maher, Laredo, Webb
County, Texas and being more fully described in Exhibit “A” of lease
agreement for the installation and operation of certain antennae facilities
for use with its communications business and a parcel of land within the
owned premises for the location of an equipment building and related
facilities associated with the antennae facilities. Term of the lease is ten (10) years
commencing Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-263. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-264 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Texas #20 Rural Cellular, Inc., for a 40’ x 58’ ground
space at the Lyon Street Water Tanks located at 1501 East Lyon Street,
Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully described on attached Exhibit
“A” of lease agreement to construct on such premises an 80 ft. high monopole
tower and related equipment building for use with its communication business. Term of the lease is five (5) years
commencing Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-264. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-265 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with San Antonio MTA, L.P., d/b/a Verizon
Wireless for ground space at the McPherson Water Tower located at 8711
McPherson, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully described on
attached Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such premises a 120
ft monopole and related equipment building for use with its communications
business. Term of lease is five (5)
years commencing Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-265. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-266 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with San Antonio, MTA, L.P. d/b/a Verizon
Wireless for ground space at the Milmo Booster Station located at the corner
of San Luis and Milmo Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully
described on Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such premises a
100 ft. high monopole and related equipment building for use with its communication
business. Term of this lease is five
(5) years commencing Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-266. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-267 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc., for
approximately 300 square feet constituting Suite No. 20 of Building No. S-1 located at Motion to approve Ordinance # 2002-O-267. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-268 Approving and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an underground utility easement conveying to the Texas
Department of Transportation for the purpose of installing fiber optic cable
to integrate the City of Laredo Traffic Management Center to the TX Dot’s Motion to approve Ordinance # 2002-O-268. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-269 Closing as a public easement the
1600 block of Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-269. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-270 Closing as a public easement the
3100 block of Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-270. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2002-O-271 Closing as a public easement the 600
block of Motion to approve Ordinance #
2002-O-271. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. RESOLUTIONS 20.
2002-R-90 Confirming the
appointment of representatives from the City of serve on the Board of
Directors of the South Texas Development Council for the period from Motion to approve Resolution #
2002-R-90. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21.
2002-R-091 Supporting and
participating in the South Texas Development Council; and authorizing payment
of $36,315.20 for City’s membership assessment for the period covering Motion to approve Resolution #
2002-R-091. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22.
2002-R-092 Authorizing Mayor Elizabeth
G. Flores to execute the “Carta De Buena Vecindad” with the City of Motion to approve Resolution #
2002-R-092. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. MOTIONS
23. Consideration
to award a construction contract to the sole bidder, Price Construction, LTD., Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Amaya Second:
Cm. For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Cm. Galo 24. Motion
to waive all bus fare collection on #16 and Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Amaya Second:
Cm. For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. Consideration
to award contract number FY02-142 to the low bidder, A-1 Auto Stop Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 26. Consideration
to award annual contract number FY02-145 to the low bidder, Safelite Autoglass, Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Consideration
to authorize the purchase of computers through the State of Department of Information Resources (DIR)
cooperative purchase contracts for all City Departments. The City is able to utilize the Department
of Information Resources purchasing power in acquiring information systems
such as personal computers. Funding is
available in the
respective departmental capital outlay budgets. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 28. Consideration
for acceptance of the rehabilitation of Benavides Herrera Home (Phase I) project and approval of final
payment in the amount of $10,123.00 to Diaz Construction, Inc., of Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 29. Awarding
a construction contract to the lowest bidder Closner
Construction Company, Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 30. Amending
a contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers, Corpus Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. Amending
a contract with HNTB Architects Engineers Planners, for $113,882.16 to
include additional basic engineering and surveying services required to
redesign the water and wastewater lines at D-5 Acres, Laredo Ranchettes, Carlos I, Ranchitos
East, and Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 32. Motion
to approve a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation for economic development. The Laredo Development Foundation’s mission
is to help create jobs, industrial attraction, and enhancement of local
business, which they do through the Industrial Attraction Division, Small Business
Development Division/Center, and the Special Projects Division. The contract is for fiscal year 2003 in the
amount of $357,400.00. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Second:
Cm. Galo For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Approving
monthly adjustments to the tax roll.
The amount to be adjusted for the month of September 2002,
represents a decrease of $1,203.18.
These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and
by court orders. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Refund
of property tax to the following taxpayers and companies: a. A
refund in the amount of $643.04 payable to Transamerica c/o of Homeside Lending due to a double payment
on account by homeowner and mortgage company for tax year 2001. Acct.
#986-00004-720. b. A
refund in the amount of $1,898.52 payable to South Texas Restaurants
Investments due to a double overpayment on account for tax year
2001. Acct. #936-70001-030. c. A
refund in the amount of $613.36 payable to Countrywide Tax Service due to a duplicate payment.
Acct. #554-01544-051. d. A
refund in the amount of $673.53 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax
Service/Loan #685-2769994 due to double overpayment on
account by Title and Mortgage Company for tax year 2001. Acct #986-00004-650. e. A
refund in the amount of $1,265.51 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Service/Loan #472-8846178 due to a double
overpayment on account by Mortgage Bank and Title Company for tax year 2001.
Acct. #985-70001-200. f. A
refund in the amount of $738.66 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax
Service/Loan #472-6143910 due to a double overpayment on
account by Title and Mortgage Company for tax year 2001. Acct.
#986-01014-260. g. A
refund in the amount of $796.76 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax
Service Loan #685-2785997 due to double overpayment on
account by Title and Mortgage Company for tax year 2001. Acct. #989-10003-160. h. A
refund in the amount of $527.54 payable to Judson & Melanie Somerville
due to a double payment by taxpayer. Acct. #965-00006-002. i. A refund in the amount of $665.29 payable
to Alfredo Castillo due to a double payment by the mortgage bank and the taxpayer. Acct.
#969-40004-107. j. A
refund in the amount of $880.92 payable to Countrywide Tax Service due to a
double overpayment on account by the
Mortgage Company for tax year 1999.
Acct. #973-60026-150. k. A
refund in the amount of $600.00 payable to Fernando & Estela
Martinez due to a double payment by homeowner. Acct. #986-00003-070. l. A
refund in the amount of $741.77 payable to Jorge and Annabel Torres due to a
double overpayment for two years by
homeowners and mortgage company. Acct.
#986-00008-224. m. A
refund in the amount of $1,047.82 payable to First Nationwide Mortgage Loan #0012261764 due to a double overpayment on
account by mortgage company for tax year 2001. Acct. #218-00854-100. n. A
refund in the amount of $599.64 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax
Service/Loan #472-9485101 due to a double overpayment on
account by the Title and Mortgage Company for tax year 2001. Acct. #969-30008-360. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Authorizing
the City Manager to continue the co-permittee
status with the Community College and the Texas Department of
Transportation (Laredo District) as part the of the Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (TPDES) Stormwater Permit
Application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) formally
know as TNRCC. The City of Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36. Approval
of the selection of analytical laboratory and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract
with Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc., Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 37. Consideration
to authorize the purchase of software licenses and product support and maintenance in the amount of
$33,020.00 from Sparta Systems, Inc., Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XIII. STAFF REPORTS 38. Final
report on Dia del Mike Barron, Management Intern for the City
Manager’s Office, invited the Mayor, City Council Members, and the public to
attend the “Make a Difference Day” event.
He said the event would be held on Saturday, October 26th
at the XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to
go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is
requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant
to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to
consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a
matter arising out of such item. XV. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE Motion to recess as City Council
and convene as the Laredo Mass Transit Board. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 39. To
approve award of contract FY03 to the lowest bidder in the amount not to
exceed $1,381,574.00 for the purchase of four (4), 35
ft compressed natural gas transit coaches.
These are replacement coaches for the 1991 Gilligs. Vehicle Capital Replacement grants 201 and
108 will be used to purchase these four coaches. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion to adjourn as the Mass Transit Board
and reconvene as the Laredo City Council. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second:
Cm. Ramirez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Time: Moved: Cm.
Galo Second: Cm.
Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |