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CITY
OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETING M-2003-R-013 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL
TO ORDER With a
quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting to order. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor
Elizabeth G. Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. ROLL CALL In attendance: Elizabeth
G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Council
Member, District I Hector
Garcia, Council
Member, District II John
C. Galo, Mayor
Pro Tempore, 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., Jaime
Flores, IV. MINUTES Approval
of the minutes for Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements None. Invitations None. Recognitions a. Recognition
of Mayor Flores and City Council publicly recognized b. Recognition
of employees retired from the City of Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director, announced the following
employees who were recognized for
their years of service to the City of Sergio C. Aguero 21 years Carlos Hernandez 24 years Antonio Aguilar 20 years Felix F. Lerma 27 years Pedro Araiza, III 21 years Jorge Lopez 21years Jose D. Barron 22 years Maria M. Lozano 21 years Alberto A. Cantu 20 years Hector E. Martinez 24 years Jose L. Casarez 21 years Jesus J. Melendez 22 years Rodolfo C. Centeno, Jr. 22 years Raul S. Montiel 22 years Raul Chapa 25 years Salvador E. Pena 21 years Roberto Z. Chapa 21 years Rosana Rodriguez 25 years Jose E. Chavarria 27 years Victor A. Rodriguez 20 years Heriberto Fuentes 21 years Humberto Salinas 24 years Rafael Garcia 34 years Carl R. Scruggs, Jr. 23 years Raul Garza 21 years David A. Siegfried 29 years Arturo Gomez 22 years Jose L. Sotelo 20 years Fernando Guillen 23 years Amador Tijerina, Jr. 26 years Natividad Hernandez 24 years c. Recognition of Mary Mireles of the Tax Department for being selected June Employee of the Month. Mayor Flores and City Council publicly recognized Mary Mireles as the
City of d.
Recognition of Pfc. Derly Bernardini for his
tour of duty in Pfc. Derly Bernardini
was publicly recognized and presented with a Seven Flags Certificate by Mayor
Flores for serving our country while assigned to the Army’s 75th
Exploitation Task Force and Artillery Battery Special Unit in pursuit of freedom
and democracy in Communiqués Cm.
Ramirez thanked everyone involved with the event held during the July 4th
celebration at Veterans Field. He
thanked the staff of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Parks and
Recreation departments for the outstanding job done in putting this event
together. He mentioned that next
year’s event will hopefully be a much bigger and greater celebration. Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. asked for a moment of silence in memory of former Commissioner
Mike Urdiales who passed away last week. He also mentioned the success of the July 4th
parade held last week. He
publicly thanked the parishioners and the bishop of St. Jude Parish for
inviting him to a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating their new parish
hall. Cm.
Belmares thanked City Manager Cm.
E. Valdez, Jr. mentioned the fine work the staff has done in putting together
a draft of the Cm.
Amaya congratulated Cm. Juan Ramirez and the Parks
and Recreation Department for the fine job done in coordinating the Fourth of
July celebration. He also thanked the
Public Works Department crew for the speedy work done in repairing a damaged
handrail at Mayor
Pro Tem Galo thanked everyone from the Fire Department and the Police
Department for the excellent job done in responding to all issues related to
the Fourth of July events held last week.
Cm.
Garcia thanked the Police Department and Fire Department for their hard work
during the Fourth of July events. He
congratulated Lite Productions for the entertaining
children’s play put on this weekend. He
thanked the constituents of his neighborhood for participating at the block
party during the Fourth of July weekend.
He also thanked Ms. Garcia from Cm.
Agredano submitted a petition with over 150
signatures from families within the Los Angeles Colonia. He mentioned that they are asking that bus
route #20 be reinstated. Mayor
Flores thanked everyone who participated in the parade and Fourth of July
activities that the City hosted. She
stated that there were many great events held this past weekend for all Laredoans to enjoy.
She mentioned that the fireworks display following the games at
Veterans Field was outstanding. She
stated that she also attended a first annual car show put on by the Outsiders
Car Club this weekend. She also extended
her sympathies to Commissioner Mike Urdiales’s
family and thanked him for all the years of service he provided to the community. a. Analysis by Dr. John Adams, Executive Director of
the Laredo Development Foundation, regarding the Milken
Report. John Adams made a presentation regarding the Milken Report of the top 10 performing cities for 2003. He stated that one of the biggest factors
applied by the Milken Institute as a gauge is an
outcomes-based measure as well as exploring what dynamic economic diversity
is found within the community and the public/lprivate
sector. He provided some employment
figures as well as the number of new jobs created since May, 2001 for VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES a. Appointments to the i.
Roberto Santos by Council Member Hector
J. Garcia ii.
Maria Cuellar by Council Member Eliseo
Valdez, Jr. iii. Sammy
Amaya by Council Member Alfredo Agredano Motion to approve the appointments. Moved: Mayor Pro
Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 b.
Appointment by Council Member Juan
Ramirez of Elvira Gonzalez to the Motion to approve the appointment. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 & 2 and the north 10.8 feet of Lots 7 & 8,
Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at 2301 Market Street from B-3
(Community Business District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing 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: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ron Whitehawk,
representing the Rodriguez family, requested that the zone change be approved
or, in the alternative, that City Council grant a conditional use
permit. He urged that the City Council
allow the family to continue to operate for a period of one year to provide
evidence to the neighbors that the business can operate in a friendly
atmosphere. He provided a petition signed
by customers and friends of Rodriguez Pipe and Steel requesting that City
Council approve the conditional use permit so they can remain in operation. Diana Rodriguez, daughter of
the property owner, stated that it is important that the business be allowed
to operate at this location and requested approval of the zone change. Claudia Gonzalez Liendo,
speaking on behalf of San Juanita Liendo, stated that the property owner is
not cooperating and requested that the zone change be denied. Joel Pena, a neighbor,
requested that City Council allow the property owner some time to correct the
problem. Miguel Amaro, resident of 1717
Guadalupe, spoke in support of Mr. Rodriguez’s request and asked that he be
allowed to continue his business at the current location. Motion to close the public
hearing and introduce and allow a Conditional Use Permit for a period of one year. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 2 Against: 6 Abstain: 0 Cm. Galo Cm. Garcia Cm. Agredano Cm. Amaya Cm. E. Valdez,
Jr. Cm. Belmares Cm. J. Valdez,
Jr. Cm. Ramirez Motion fails. Motion to close the public
hearing and approve denial of zone change. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 7,070.0 square feet, as further described by metes and
bounds on attached Exhibit “A,” located at 2301 Market Street, from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing 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: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Claudia Gonzalez Liendo spoke
against the zone change. Motion to close the public
hearing and approve denial of zone change. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 3.
Public hearing allowing
interested persons to comment on the 2003 Consolidated Plan which identifies the
projects proposed to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development through the 29th
Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of
$4,407,000.00, the 2003 HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the amount of
$1,454,026.00 and the 2003 Emergency Shelter Grant in the amount of
$150,000.00. Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion to close the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8
Against: 8 Abstain:
0 4.
Public hearing to
change the San Eduardo route from Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Tom Lucek, Transit General
Manager, stated that at the last City Council meeting City Council inquired
as to why the change was made. He
reported that the reason was to reduce costs and approximately $250,000.00
was saved. Since an issue of safety
has come up and a Safety Committee has been created and a report was put
together to provide an alternative for consideration. The alternative proposal would
be to leave the bus route as it is now it is acceptable. He anticipates that next year they will
have a budget with no growth. The
proposal does take the bus off of Motion to adopt Transit’s new
proposal. Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm.
Ramirez For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion to close the public
hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 annual
budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $74,157.00
for the Border Health Vector Control Project (a binational
effort) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore 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.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 annual
budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $39,000.00
from the Texas Department of Health for the Breast and Cervical Cancer
Control Screening Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore 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. Belmares Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public
hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance to enter into an agreement with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation in the amount of $10,000.00 and amend the FY 2002-2003 City
of Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public
hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm.
Ramirez For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and
execute the Federal Administration Grant, Section 5307, in the amount of
$3,613,392.00 for fiscal year 2002-2003; and amending the Transit System
Operating Budget by increasing the Federal Transit Administration operating
grant contribution from $3,500,000.00 to $3,613,392.00 and decreasing the
sales tax match for operating expenses from $3,796,046.00 to $3,682,654.00
and providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit
Fund. Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public
hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm.
Ramirez For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council 10. Public hearing and
introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year lease with sole
bidder, U.E.T.A of Texas, Inc., for approximately 7,700 square feet of unbuilt retail space located adjacent to the upcoming new
bridge administration building at Bridge I at the corner of Convent and a. Lease term is for twenty (20) years. b. Rent:
Yrs. 1-4 - $8,000.00 per month. Yrs. 5-8 - $8,160.00 per month Yrs. 9-12 - $8,323.17
per month
Yrs. 13-16 - $8,489.67 per month Yrs. 17-20 - $8,659.50 per month Percentage
rent: In addition to the annual rent, tenant shall pay, on a yearly basis,
three percent (3%) of each dollar of gross revenue for the first
$3,000,000.00 plus three and one-half percent (3.5%) of each dollar of gross
revenue above $3,000,000.00. Motion to open the public
hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore 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. Belmares Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance Introduction: City Council VIII. GENERAL
COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
11. A. Request by
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Presentation to the public regarding the original formation of the Paratransit Advisory Committee. Mayor Flores stated that the Paratransit Advisory Committee is created to assist and advise the City Council and El Metro staff regarding the implementation of Paratransit Eligibility and Certification programs, and transit services for elderly and disabled people. In carrying out this charge, the committee shall: 1. Review current services and programs. 2. Review both short and long-range plans, including the plans for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and any other local, state, or federal requirements relating to accessible transportation. 3. Review the performance of EL LIFT paratransit services through monthly statistical reports and special surveys. 4.
Assist the City Council in ascertaining paratransit
needs in the 5. Develop a policy and participate in the “Appeals Process” for those persons who are denied EL LIFT paratransit services. 6. Make recommendations to the City Council and El Metro staff concerning paratransit program goals and objectives. 7. Review the current certification
process and recommend a re-certification program for the EL LIFT paratransit service with the assistance of the El Metro
staff according to 2. Update
on availability of personnel during emergency situations. Mayor Flores stated that the problem is that certain employees did not provide assistance to the community and did not work the long hours when requested to do so. B. Request by Council Member Alfredo
Agredano 1. Discussion with possible action regarding tractor-trailers parked in residential areas. Police Keith
Selman, Planning Director, reported that the present city ordinance does not
allow for tractor trailers to park in residential districts. An
individual can take the tractor trailer home if he or she resides in a
multi-family residential or commercial district. When notification is received that there is
a violation, the department does investigate those complaints. He added that when there is a violation, they
notify the property owner; and if the problem is not corrected, then they do
issue citation. 1. Discussion with possible action regarding obstruction of traffic due to trees and shrubs throughout the city. Tony Garcia,
from the Traffic Department, reported that they do have an inspector who
conducts daily inspections of obstructed views of stop signs due to limbs and
branches. He stated that the
obstructed view at C. Request by Council Member Hector J. Garcia 1.
Presentation by Parks and Recreation
Department regarding their summer programs. Horacio
De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, reported on the status of the summer
programs available at the recreations centers around the community. He mentioned that there is an array of
events that are taking place at the different centers. He gave a presentation on the playground
programs, summer camps, and different activities such as the horseback
riding, salsa line dancing, swimming classes, etc. He also mentioned that they have
implemented a bus pass program that allows children unlimited ridership to any of the recreation centers, libraries,
etc. on an El Metro bus for a cost of
$19.95. 2.
Status report on opening the swimming
pools at the This
item was postponed. D. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya 1.
Status report on the damaged fence at Cm.
Amaya reported that this item had been taken care
of. 2.
Discussion with possible action on the
damaged bridge handrail at Clark and Tilden. Cm.
Amaya reported that this item had been taken care
of. E. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1. Discussion
with possible action regarding the installation of an area light at the 700
block of This item was postponed. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the implementation of a pilot program to install raised platform type traffic calming devices. This item was postponed. 3. Discussion regarding citizens' concerns about crime in District VII. This item was postponed. 4. Discussion with possible action regarding update and status of proposed police substations. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Hector J. Garcia) Motion to instruct city staff to look into the legality of funding this project from the Police Trust Fund monies. Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 F. Request by Council
Member Juan Ramirez 1. Status report on This item was postponed. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding odor on
the east and west corner of This item was postponed. (Recess) (Press Availability) IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with AT&T Wireless Services of San Antonio, Inc., a Texas Corporation
d/b/a AT&T Wireless for approximately 20 X 40 feet of ground space at the
La Bota Water Tower located at 14100 FM 1472,
Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully described in Exhibit “A” of
lease agreement to construct on such premises a 150 foot self supporting type
tower and related equipment building for use with its communications business. Term of the lease is five (5) years
commencing Introduction of Ordinance: City Council 13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with AT&T Wireless Services of San Antonio, Inc., a Texas Corporation d/b/a
AT&T Wireless for approximately 20 X 40 feet of ground space at the Del
Mar Tower located at 610 Del Mar Blvd., Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being
more fully described in Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such
premises a 150 foot self supporting type tower and related equipment building
for use with its communications business.
Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing Introduction of Ordinance: City Council 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with AT&T Wireless Services of San Antonio, Inc., a Texas Corporation
d/b/a AT&T Wireless for approximately 20 X 40 feet of ground space at the
McPherson Tower located at 8711 McPherson, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and
being fully described on Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such
premises a 120 foot self-supporting type tower and related equipment building
for use with its communications business.
Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing Introduction of Ordinance: City Council 15. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with AT&T Wireless Services of San Antonio, Inc., a Texas Corporation
d/b/a AT&T Wireless for approximately 20 X 40 feet of ground space at the
South Milmo water station located on South Milmo and Monterrey, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being
fully described on Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such
premises a 120 feet self-supporting type tower and related equipment building
for use with its communications business.
Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing Introduction of Ordinance: City Council
16. Closing of vehicular traffic those sections of: a.
the south one
half section of Santa Cleotilde Avenue
between Baltimore Street and the north access road of the Lafayette overpass
bridge; and, b.
the north one half section of Santa Cleotilde Avenue between Madison Street and the south
access road of the Lafayette overpass bridge; and, c.
the north and south access roads of the situated in
the Western Division, City of Introduction
of Ordinance: City Council X. FINAL
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. 2003-O-144 Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 annual budget by reducing
revenues and expenditures from $2,000.00 to $1,000.00 for a grant from the Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-144. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-145 Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-145. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-146 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 annual budget by increasing expenditures and revenues in the amount of $43,833.00 from the Texas Department of Health and $30,000.00 in program income for the Immunization Action Program of the City of Laredo Health Department and extending the grant period from September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003 to September 1, 2002, through December 31, 2003. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-146. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-147 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2002-2003 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $363,668.00 from the South Texas Development Council and $2,000.00 in program income for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Services Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-147. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-148 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.424 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A,” located at 413 Shiloh Drive from R-2 (Multi-family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-148. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-149 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.27 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A,” located south of Loop 20 and east of Monarch Dr., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-149. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-150 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1072, Eastern Division, located at 2801 Garfield Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) and B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-150. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-151 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Block 2, Rancho Viejo Subdivision, Unit 1, located west of Mines Road and south of Rancho Viejo Drive, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-151. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-152 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 59.62 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A,” located southeast of the intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and McPherson Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-152. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-153 Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 22.97 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A,” located south of Loop 20 and east of Monarch Drive, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-153. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-154 Closing as a public easement the section of Dorel Drive between Cheyenne Drive and the West boundary line of Doral Drive as shown on the amended plat of Cheyenne Subdivision, Phase I, recorded on Volume 18, Pages 6 & 7, Webb County plat records, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; which section is also depicted as a 0.274 acre tract as described in Exhibit “A,” save and except that within such 0.274 acre tract there continues to exist (1) A 0.073 acre gas line easement which is described in Exhibit “B” and a 849 square foot easement in favor of Center point Energy (Entex) which is described in Exhibit “C.” Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2003-O-154. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 2003-O-156 Amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, Article VI “Indoor Clean Air”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas by amending Sections 15-78 through 15-82; “Smoking in Public Places”, thereby designating smoking and nonsmoking areas; providing criteria and procedural requirements for designated smoking areas; providing sign requirements; providing for violations, enforcement and penalties of the policies implementing this chapter; providing for severability; and providing for publication and effective date. Motion to send ordinance back to public hearing for amendments for next meeting. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 XI. RESOLUTIONS 18. 2003-R-066
Requesting
that the Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications (The CSEC) amend
its FY 2003-2007 Strategic Plan for statewide communications, specifically as
it concerns the administrative authority for the regional planning commission
for the counties of Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr by designating the City
of Laredo, Texas as the administrator of the Region’s Motion to approve Resolution # 2003-R-066. Moved: Mayor
Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez , Jr. For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 19. 2003-R-067
Declaring the
public necessity to acquire the surface only of the following properties: 1. Block No. Six Hundred Twelve (612) 2. Lots One (1), Two (2), Five (5), Six (6),
Seven (7), and Eight (8), In Block Number Six Hundred Thirteen (613) 3.
Block Six Hundred Fourteen (614) 4.
Block Six Hundred Fifteen (615) 5.
Block Six Hundred Sixteen (616) 6
Lots One (1) and Two (2) located between Block Nos. 614 and 615 All in the Western Division of the City of
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as per map or plat of said city; and authorizing
staff to negotiate with the owners of said properties for the acquisition of
the same by purchase at fair market value to be established by a state
certified real estate appraiser, and further authorizing the Motion to approve Resolution # 2003-R-067. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For:
8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 20. 2003-R-068
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
collaborative agreement between Dale Carnegie Training of South Texas and the
City of Laredo-Laredo Public Library to sponsor the Dale Carnegie Course
beginning Motion to
approve Resolution # 2003-R-068. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against:
0 Abstain:
0 21. 2003-R-069
Accepting the surface only of lot
twelve (12), block one (1) of the Motion to
approve Resolution # 2003-R-069. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For:
8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 22. 2003-R-070
Directing AEP
Texas Central Company to file certain information (“rate filing package”)
with the City of Laredo; setting a procedural schedule for the gathering and
review of necessary information in connection therewith; setting dates for
the filing and the company’s analysis of the company’s filing and the
company’s rebuttal to such analysis; authorizing hiring of legal counsel and
consultants; requiring the reimbursement of the City of Laredo’s rate case
expenses; setting a public hearing for the purposes of determining if the
existing rates of AEP Texas Central Company are unreasonable or in any way in
violation of any provision of law and the determination by the City of Laredo
of just and reasonable rates to be charged by AEP Texas Central Company. Olga Maldonado, General Manager, stated that they
will comply with the City’s request to file a rate filing package in support
of the inquiry into our transmission and distribution rates. Motion to approve Resolution # 2003-R-070. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second:
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For:
8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 23. 2003-R-073
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a contract between the City of Motion to approve Resolution # 2003-R-073. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain:
0 XII. MOTIONS 24. Adopting a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2003, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25.
Consideration to authorize the purchase and
installation of audiovisual equipment at the Police and Fire Training
Facility through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) contract
from Schoolhouse Audio Visual, Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 26.
Consideration to award contract FY03-086 to 4 Alarm
MES, Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Consideration to authorize the purchase of seventy five (75), Motorola mobile radios through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program in the total amount of $238,093.46. These radios will be installed on the seventy five sedans being delivered to the Police Department. Delivery is expected within sixty days. Sixty units were budgeted in the Police Trust Fund budget and fifteen from the 2003 PPFCO. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 28.
Consideration to award contract FY03-083 to the low
bidders, Champion Chevrolet, Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 29.
Consideration to award contract FY03-089 to the sole
bidder, Rochester Armored Car Company, Inc., Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 30.
Consideration to exercise the renewal contract option
for contract number FY02-112 for one additional twelve month period for the
purchase of general office supplies from the low bidders, Executive Office
Supply, Laredo, Texas, and Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas. This contract is based on the lowest cost
format utilizing a published pricer for City
orders. Department will be able to
order from the vendor’s general catalogs.
Funding is available in the office supply line item budgets for the
respective departments. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31.
Consideration to award annual contract FY03-093 to
the low bidder, Staff Force, Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 32. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Link2Gov for internet and interactive voice response customer service system for Tax, Utilities, Municipal Court, and parking ticket payments. Funding is available in the respective department budgets. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33.
Consideration to authorize the installation of speed
humps on the 600 block of Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 3 an increase of $440,276.00 to the architectural/engineering contract with Frank Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Gateway to the Americas Bridge (Bridge I) Access, Export Lot & Parking Lot modifications for additional architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil engineering professional services in conjunction with the original scope of work for the Bridge of the Americas Project. Funding is available in the Bridge System Revenue Bond Series 2002 purchased professional services. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Consideration for approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $11,329.34 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of Sidewalk Project No. 18 (El Metro Transit System improvements), and approval of final payment in the amount of $44,718.09 to Triple A Concrete, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $114,366.84. Funding is available in the Transit System Grant #456 Improvements Other than Buildings. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 1 an
increase of $48,298.15 to the construction contract with Price Construction,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Laredo International Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 37. Ratifying and approving the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $400,000.00 to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation for funding consideration under the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program. Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 38.
Consideration to award contract number FY03-094 to
the sole bidder, Royal Treat Car Wash, Motion to postpone. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 39.
Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract on behalf of the City of Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 40.
Ratifying the extension of the Declaration of Local
State of Disaster Due to Severe Windstorm Damage of Motion to approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XIII. STAFF
REPORTS 41. A. Presentation
by Nick Reyna, Convention and
Visitors Bureau Director, of
the new promotional and marketing campaign. Nick
Reyna, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, stated that he is pleased
that the Advisory Committee has suggested hiring knowledgeable people out of 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 42.
Request for Executive Session pursuant
to Texas Government Code 551.071 (1) (A) to consult with Motion
to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 (1)
(A) to consult with Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After
Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was
taken. 43.
Request for
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A)
to consult with Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After
Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was
taken. Motion
to authorize the Moved: Cm.
Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion
to extend the City Council meeting for fifteen minutes. Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XV. RECESS
AS THE Motion
to recess as Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Mass Transit
Board. Moved: Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 44. Consideration to award contract number FY03-080 to the lowest responsible bidder, Arguindegui Oil, Company, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $15,207.10 for the purchase of gear lubricants, multi-purpose grease, coolant, automatic transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, and 30W oil; and authorize the use of First Transit, Inc., corporate contract agreements in the amount of $39,745.00 for the purchase of diesel engine oil and oil analysis. The City would save an additional $4,119.00 annually by using the First Transit contracts. The supplier would contract Leyendecker Oil, Inc., a local firm to furnish these services. Funding is available in the Transit System Fund. Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. RECESS AS THE Motion
to adjourn as the Laredo Mass Transit Board and reconvene as the Laredo City
Council. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVII. ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING M-2003-S-09 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I. MOTION 1. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a contract agreement with the Department of Transportation
for the Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 in regards to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property because deliberation in an open meting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and return to open session for possible action. Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 in regards to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property because deliberation in an open meting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and return to open session for possible action. After Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with negotiations to exchange approximately 100 acres of City land for approximately 193 acres of privately owned land and to return to City Council with a final contract on same. Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 III. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Time:
Moved: Cm. Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 I, Gustavo Guevara, Jr., ________________________________________ Gustavo
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