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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-04 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS These
are preliminary minutes from the City Council Meeting of March 1, 2004. These minutes will be approved at a later
date. I. CALL TO ORDER With
a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. II. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Mayor
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 None. V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements Invitations
a. Invitation by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
to the “Street Fiesta” Centennial Celebration
at the Mayor
Flores presented the festival organizers with a Proclamation for their 100
years’ celebration before the City Council meeting.
Recognitions a. Recognition of the new Laredo Law AFL2 Football Team. Kiki De Ayala, representing
the b. Recognition by the Mayor and City Council
Members of employees that retired from the City of Dan Migura,
Administrative Services Director, announced the retirees as follows: Rodolfo
Jalomo 34
years Public Works Jesus
S. Juarez 21
years Community
Development Martha
Morales 25
years City
Manager’s Office Martin
Ramos 20
years Utilities
Jose
L. Hernandez 29
years Solid
Waste Jose
A. Meza 30
years Solid
Waste Cynthia M. Rodriguez 20 years Utilities Paz Vedarte 35 years Solid Waste Alfredo Santos 23 years Parks & Recreation Miguel S. De La Fuente 20 years MIS Pablo Cadena 27
years Juanita
Walls 24
years Public
Library Shirley
O. Garza 27
years Health Javier
E. Martinez 26
years Health Gloria Drowns 26
years Health Juan
F. Zambrano 29 years Utilities Oscar
Palacios 22
years Solid
Waste Toribio G. Cantu 24
years Traffic
Communiqués Mayor Flores
introduced and welcomed the visitors from Cm. Agredano reminded everyone to exercise their right to
vote and encouraged them to vote early for the upcoming elections. Cm. Garcia
thanked the Laredo Police Department and Mayor Pro
Tem Galo thanked the Society of Martha Washington for inviting him to serve
as master of ceremonies at the pageant.
He also wanted to address the problems with litter along the parade
route following the youth parade. He
added that we need to educate the citizens and supply the necessary trash
bins along the route so that the streets remain clean. He thanked the Public Works crews
responsible for the time spent in clearing the streets of trash following the
parade. He also thanked the Border
Olympics members, participants, winners, and volunteers for making this event
a great success. Cm. Amaya thanked the Public Works crew for the great job
done on the median along Cm. E.
Valdez, Jr. congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Galo for the excellent job done at
the pageant. He also thanked Cm. Belmares thanked Keith Selman, City Planner, and the
members of the TxDOT District Office for attending
the District VI Advisory Meeting and working through some of the issues and
concerns that they have in District VI.
He reminded everyone that the City will break ground on the Cm. J.
Valdez, Jr. thanked the Public Works crew responsible for picking up some
litter bags that were out by the pond and clearing the area around District
VII of trash and debris. Cm. Ramirez
stated that they held a grand opening ceremony on Sunday for the United
Soccer League. He felt that the work
done at the soccer field was due to the fact that Horacio de Leon, Parks
Director, and the Parks and Recreation crew have really improved the
field. He added that the 13 soccer
teams are now anxious to play games on Saturdays and Sundays. He also thanked Jose Prieto,
Soccer League President and league members along with the merchants for
attending the grand opening. He
mentioned that Dolores Quesada will open a Little Ceasar’s
Pizza restaurant in approximately one week at 2020 Mayor
Flores welcomed back Jessica Hein, Assistant to the City Manager, who had
been out on leave for three months.
She also thanked all the volunteers that made the February celebration
so wonderful for Laredoans. She congratulated all the young women presented
at the pageants and related events during the celebrations. She stated that she wanted to pay tribute
to her uncle, Enrique Garcia, who passed away last week. She also spoke about a colorful, dedicated
journalist and radio commentator, Edmundo Lozano, who passed away last
week. She sent her deepest sentiments
to his family for their loss. VI. APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
of the City of Laredo, Texas finding after reasonable
notice and hearing, that AEP Texas Central Company’s electric transmission
and distribution rates and charges within the city should be changed;
determining just and reasonable rates; adjusting street lighting charges;
adopting recommendations of consultants, providing recovery of rate case
expenses; preserving regulatory rights of the city; and providing for repeal
of conflicting ordinance. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
adopting a budget for FY 2003-2004 for the Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: Abstain: There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm.
Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of 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.
J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm.
Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council VIII. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 4. Approving an amendment to Ordinance No.
2003-O-247 dated deleting the public
sale of Tract B to Dr. Ricardo G. Cigarroa, L.P.; providing for an effective
date. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 5. Closing as a public easement that section
of Monterrey
Avenues situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb,
Texas; and providing for effective date. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 6. Closing as a public easement that section
of the 2200 block of the west right-of-way line
of Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 7. Abandoning two utility easements located in
73, Block 5
Regency Park Subdivision, Unit 1, Section 1, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas,
as shown in Exhibit “A”; and providing for effective date. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 8. Amending Chapter 19, Section 541 to 544,
titled “Transit Committee,” Motor Vehicles and
Traffic,” Article XII, Division I “ Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 9. Designating as a one-way northbound the 700
and 800 block of between
Market Street and Guatemozin Street and as a
one-way southbound the 700 and 800 block of Malinche
Avenue, between Market Street and Guatemozin
Street, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate
one-way traffic in the designated directions and providing for publication
and effective date. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council IX. FINAL Motion to waive the final reading of
Ordinance # 2004-O-040, # 2004-O-041, # 2004-O-042; # 2004-O-043; #
2004-O-044; # 2004-O-045; # 2004-O-046; # 2004-O-047; # 2004-O-048; #
2004-O-049; # 2004-O-050; and # 2004-O-051. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 10. 2004-O-040 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of acres,
as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” located east
of Highway 83 and north of La Pita-Mangana Road, from
AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-040. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-041 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of acres,
as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”, located
west of Highway 83, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. (As Amended) Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-041. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-042 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 148.66
acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”
located south of Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-042. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-043 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of acres,
as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” located east
of Country Club Drive and south of Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing
for publication and effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-043. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-044 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of acres,
as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” located east
of Country Club Drive and south of Del Mar Boulevard from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing
for publication and effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-044. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-045 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual
budget by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $2,500.00 from the University of Texas
Health Science Center-Health Education Training Centers Alliance of Texas to
conduct the tenth annual “Los dos Laredos” TB
Conference by the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-045. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-046 Amending the FY 2003-2004 budget by
appropriating the amount of $58,122.00
in unexpended program income from the FY 2002-2003 budget fund balance for
the Maternal and Child Health Program grant of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period of Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-046. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-047 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004
annual budget by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount $69,464.00 in additional funds for a grand
total of $138,928.00 from the Texas Department of Health for La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department, and extending the grant period from September 1, 2003, through
February 29, 2004, to September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2004. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-047. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-048 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004
annual budget by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount $87,800.00 from the South Texas Development
Council for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project
(HOPWA) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-048. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-049 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004
annual budget by decreasing revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $8,230.00 to reflect a reduction of grant
funds from the Texas Department of Health for a new grant total of $41,770.00
for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Project - Case Management of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004; and amending the City of Laredo full-time equivalent
positions by decreasing one Case Manager/Registered Nurse II position. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-049. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-050 Amending Ordinance 2002-O-047 adding voting
Precincts 254 and 353 to District
IV; adding voting Precinct 452 to District VIII; adding voting Precincts 255
and 451 to District V; redefining boundary lines for Precincts 218 and 313 in
District IV, redefining boundary lines for Precincts 239 and 308 in District
V; and redefining boundary lines for Precinct 414 in District VIII; providing
for publication and effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-050. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-051 Authorizing the City Manager to convey to
the District
for the consideration of $18,500.00 for a tract of land being the section of Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-051. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS 11.
2004-R-021 Authorizing the City
Manager to execute two documents entitled lien holders’
subordination to right-of-ways and utility easements the purpose of which is
to subordinate the listed tax judgment liens from those parts of the lots to
which the tax judgments pertain, which parts have been acquired by Webb
County for right-of-ways in specified colonias for
street improvements. Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-021. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 12. 2004-R-022
Accepting the donation of one utility easement from and wife, Maria Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-022. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. MOTIONS 13. Refund of property tax to the following
taxpayers and companies: a. A refund in the
amount of $1,908.59 payable to Falcon National Bank due to an erroneous
payment. Account # 972-30003-100. b. A refund in the amount of $880.94 payable
to Lereta Corp. due to a double payment. Account # 970-50002-080. c. A refund in the amount of $1,321.21 payable
to Kevin A. Richardson due to a double
payment. Account # 900-90371-061. d. A refund
in the amount of $582.07 payable to South Texas Title & Abstract due a double
payment. Account # 941-00005-080. e. A refund in the amount of $924.20 payable
to Neel Title Corp. due to a double payment. Account # 663-01956-120. f. A refund in the amount of $1,625.19 payable
to First American Service due a double payment. Account # 989-20001-040. g. A refund in the amount of $807.61 payable
to B.P. Newman Investments Co. due to an
over-payment. Account # 812-07000-416. h. A refund in the amount of $1,268.63 payable
to Wells Fargo Services due to an erroneous
payment. Account # 989-20001-030. i. A refund in the amount of $1,101.94 payable
to Nora S. Sanders due to a double payment. Account # 900-90281-172. Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
4 an increase of $135,745.00 to the architectural/engineering
contract with Frank Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Gateway to the
Americas (Bridge I) Access, Export Lot and Parking Lot modifications for
proposed revisions to construction drawings that came about during the
process of bidding the project and requested by the International Boundary
& Water Commission (IBWC) (Mexican section). Funding is available in the Revenue Bond
Series 2002-Purchase Professional Services. Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 15. Consideration for approval of Change Order
No. 5 of $23,963.18 to the construction contract with Leyendecker Construction, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 16. Consideration for approval of the release
of a partial retainage $95,000.00 from the current retainage
amount of $126,636.41 from the construction contract with Leyendecker
Construction, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. Consideration to authorize the purchase of
one GMC cab and chassis with an oil distributor body for
the Public Works Division through the Houston Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC)-Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the total amount of $99,011.00. This equipment will be purchased from Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 18. Consideration for approval of Change Order
No. 5 a decrease of $1,625.00 for contingency funds
allotted in Change Order No. 4 for funds not used, acceptance of the San
Francisco Xavier Road Improvements Project and approval of final payment in
the amount of $31,786.65 to Brothers Paving, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. Consideration for approval of acceptance of
the fire sprinkler system for the Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 20. Consideration for approval of the selection
of consultant Quality Water Products Irrigation
Division, San Antonio, Texas, and authorization to negotiate a professional
services contract for the Father McNaboe Irrigation
Project to be located at the developed soccer, baseball and open play area at
the lower level of the park. Funding
is available in the Capital Improvement Fund-Father McNaboe
Park Improvements. Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. Consideration to award contract FY04-051 to
the low bidders, Philpott Motors, Port Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for one additional year for contract FY03- 041 for the
purchase of dealer repairs parts for the vehicle fleet awarded to: Sames Motor
Company, Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. Consideration to authorize the purchase and
installation of a little league baseball sports lighting system
from Musco Lighting System through the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing in the total
amount of $72,950.00. Utilizing the
Buy Board contract pricing, this sports lighting system will be installed at
the Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 24. Consideration to award a construction
contract to the low bidder, Larecon, L.L.C, Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. Consideration to amend the 29th Action Year
2003 Consolidated One Year Action Plan to
reprogram a total of $50,000.00 from the 2003 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds by reducing the amount of funding for the San Salvador
Neighborhood Park Project, from $300,000.00 to $250,000.00, and creating a
new activity known as the Garcia Vela Little League Field Lighting Project
totaling $50,000.00. Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 26. Consideration to exercise the renewal
contract option for one additional year for the following annual
contracts for repair parts and service for the heavy equipment fleet,
sweepers: Holt Co. of Texas, Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Consideration for approval of the selection
of consultant Olympia Landscape Irrigation & Lawn
Service, Motion to
approve. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. STAFF REPORTS 28. A. Presentation by Mr. Thomas Lucek, El Metro
General Manager, regarding the Transit’s new fare box
system. R. J. Garza,
Assistant General Manager, reported that they have been working on this
project for over a year and explained that the new fare box system is an
electronic validating fare box. He
introduced Lawrence Chefalo, a representative from Genfare, who provided a video presentation on the new
fare box system. B. Presentation on the “Viva Laredo” campaign
and the Reyna, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Director. Nick Reyna,
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, reported on the Viva Laredo campaign
and the success of the Second Annual Laredo International Festival of Nick Reyna spoke
briefly on the Viva Laredo campaign and introduced Rudy Ruiz, President of Interlux, who made a presentation on the C. Staff report regarding “t-shirt” bags and
other trash within the city limits. Riazul Mia, He reported
that the class did a survey on Mayor Pro Tem Galo
stated that the City Council had suggested to local retailers that they set
up trash receptacles and he passed by Sam’s Club and they did not have one
trash can outside the store. D. Staff report regarding the creation of a
speed watch program. Police Chief
Agustin Dovalina reported that they have conducted research on this
particular program and are planning on implementing this initiative. He discussed some of the issues with the
Municipal Court Judge who stated that he has some concerns over things such
as liability issues, security concerns for the volunteers, and the potential
for backlog of court cases. There is also
a dilemma that may arise in the event that the license plate number recorded
from the speeding motorist and whether the driver of the vehicle is in fact
the registered owner of the vehicle. Cm. Belmares stated that he would like to create a program to
assist the police officers, and he would like to have the parameters set out
for the program. E. Status report to include a timeline on the
three (3) new Police Substations. XIII. GENERAL COUNCIL
DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 29.
A. Request by Council Member Hector J. Garcia 1. Status report on the
sidewalks on Lane Street across from Cm. Garcia had left
the meeting but left word that he had received the report.
B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore John Galo 1. Authorizing the use of discretionary funds
from District III in the amount of $6,000.00 for the purchase of a new
scoreboard for the Garcia-Vela Field. Motion to
authorize the use of $6,000.00 from District III discretionary funds for the
purchase of a new scoreboard for the Garcia-Vela Field. Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garcia
was not present.
C. Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez,
Jr. 1. Timeline on scheduled improvements on the Ryan
Bridge Enhancement Grant Project and
report on new improvements on Horacio De
Leon, Parks and Recreation Department, reported that the 40-foot diameter
octagonal pavilion has been ordered.
They received the plans last week which are currently being reviewed
for approval. As soon as the plans are
approved, the company will be shipping the pavilion and he foresees
installation of the pavilion within 45-60 days after the company receives
approval to the plans. 2. Status report on the traffic situation on Yeary between Calton and
D. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez,
Jr. 1. Requesting that staff coordinate a clean-up
campaign on the fringes of the pond in Indian Sunset
Subdivision and further requesting that staff implement a natural filtering
process for the adjoining water tributaries. Cm. Valdez,
Jr. stated that he drove along the creek areas and there was a lot of trash
in the major water areas leading up to the pond. He thanked the staff from Environment
Services Department, Community Development, Public Works, and Parks and
Recreation Department for joining him and going to assist in cleaning up the
general areas. He thanked Roy Garcia,
Community Development, for going with his group of volunteers to clean up the
pond areas. Motion to instruct staff to organize a clean-up campaign with
volunteers and to have staff bring back
recommendations for installation of a filtering system. Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Galo For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
E.
Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding
the intersection of 2. Status report on the
Horacio De Leon,
Parks and Recreation Director, reported that a year ago the City had awarded
a contract for Phase I of a feasibility study to Arcadis
Engineering. He stated that Phase I
included a market study and user forecast.
This study has been completed and the department is now reviewing the
possibility of Phase II. They have
been contending as to which locations have been reviewed and considered as
the best location for this activity.
Lake Casa Blanca has been identified as the best site for the water
park. He mentioned that there has been
an interest expressed by the County to partner with the City for some kind of
water park project. He reported that
Phase II of the study will include possible schematic alternatives, a
rendition of a final schematic plan, preliminary demolition plan, analysis of
existing utilities, predicted water usage, etc. He added that they have been in contact
with MBGS International and they have expressed an interest in the
development of a water park. They will
be working with Arcadis Engineering in doing a
conceptual layout on a 20-acre site at Lake Casa Blanca. He mentioned that he received e-mail
correspondence from an out-of-town prospective investor who learned of this
proposed park and they will be scheduling meetings to meet with him. 3. Status report on the
Santa Ursula entrance to the River Drive Mall. 4. Report by Thomas Lucek, General Manager,
regarding over time and overall financial
status. Motion to postpone
this item and send to the Transit Committee for discussion. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: Abstain: 0 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 30. Executive session pursuant to Section
551.071 of the Government Code to discuss with the Motion to
go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code
to discuss with the Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After
Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to
approve the settlement offer in Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. City of 2) Avenida Mexico,
at the 3) On the Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.071 (1) (B) of the Government Code to discuss with the Motion to
go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) (B) of the
Government Code to discuss with the Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After
Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. 32. Request for executive session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071(a)(1)&
(2) for consultation with the Motion to go into Executive session pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071(a)(1)&
(2) for consultation with the Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive
Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to
authorize the City Manager to retain 50% of the bid deposit of $43,100
regarding tract “B” at the Moved: Cm. Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XV. RECESS AS THE Motion to recess as the
Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the FAR Part 150 Abatement
Compatibility Program Fund budget for the FY 2003-2004 by appropriating
$400,000.00 from the beginning fund balance of $63,981.00 for demolition
costs, for those properties that are not feasible for renovation and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. Motion to
open the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to close
the public hearing and introduce with the correction from $63,981.00 to
$623,981.00. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council XVI. ADJOURN AS THE
LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION AND RECONVENE
AS THE Motion to
adjourn as the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation and reconvene as the
Laredo City Council. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVII. ADJOURNMENT Motion
to adjourn. Time:
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |