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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-21 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS These are preliminary
minutes from the City Council Meeting of 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, Council
Member, District I Hector
Garcia, Council
Member, District II John
C. Galo, Council
Member, District III Johnny
Amaya, Mayor Pro Tem, District IV Gene
Belmares, Council
Member, District VI Jose
A. Juan
Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary Jaime
Flores, IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of Motion
to approve. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements Invitations a. Gabriela De Leon, Chairman of Feast of
Sharing and Tim Mata, Co-chairman, would like
to extend an invitation to the Laredo City Council to attend the Feast of
Sharing.
Recognitions a. Recognition of Javier Rodriguez, of the
Parks and Recreation Department, on his
selection
as October 2004 Employee of the Month. b. Recognition of Nixon High School Tennis
team members and their coach Triana Volpe for
winning the 29-5A District Team Tennis Championship.
Communiqués VI. APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment of D.J. Utterback,
Sandra Rocha Taylor, Noe Gomez, David Newman, Gabriel de la Cerda, B.J. Mathieu, Sergio
Contreras, Les Norton, and Fernando Montemayor
to the Motion to
approve the appointments of D. J. Utterback, Sandra
Rocha Taylor, Noe Gomez, David Newman, Gabriel de
la Cerda, B. J. Mathieu, Sergio Contreras, Les Norton, and Fernando
Montemayor to the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Committee. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Ramirez 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 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a “tortilleria” on Lot 4, Block 465, Eastern Division,
located at 4220 Valencia Ave.; providing for publication and effective date.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
Conditional Use Permit. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Agredano 2. Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance Map of the City of Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and send back to Planning and Zoning. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Hill Subdivision, Phase I,
located at 4205 Bob Bullock Loop, 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. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and deny. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Ramirez 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Ramirez 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 197.36 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately north of Summerwind
Subdivision, Unit I, from R-1 (Single 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.27 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located west of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1
(Single-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. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Bartlett Ave., from R-1
(Single-Family Residential 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. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 16.30 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately north of Cielito Lindo Blvd.,
from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area Residential 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano 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: 10. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.45 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of Hwy. 83, from R-1
(Single-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. Garcia 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Agredano 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 21.29 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at the 2700 block of Avenida Los Presidentes, 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval
of the proposed zone change. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Agredano 12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 1.87 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at 2414 Old Spanish Trail, from
AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area 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. Agredano 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: Cm. Agredano 13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 2.18 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at 1821 Aguila
Azteca Dr., from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
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: 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 15.32 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located
approximately east of Aguila Azteca Dr. and south
of Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 6.85 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately west of Aguila
Azteca Dr. and south of Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single-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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a 19 story
structure on 10.20 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, approximately northeast of the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue; providing for
publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Belmares 17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by E.G. Ranch, Ltd.,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 140 acres of land, more or less, located South of
Highway 359 and the City of Laredo Landfill, as further described by metes
and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically E.G. Ranch I Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District). 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by E. G. Ranch, Ltd.,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 47.85 acres of land, more or less, located south of
Highway 359 and Colonia Old Milwaukee, as further described by metes and
bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically E.G. Ranch II Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the
initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District). Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 19. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by Laredo Hills, Ltd., LLP,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 31.82 acres of land, more or less, located east of
Loop 20 and north of Maria Luisa Drive, as further described by metes and
bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Hurd I
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced
Area District). 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 20. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by Laredo Hills, Ltd., LLP,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 21.89 acres of land, more or less, located east of
Loop 20 and north of the U.I.S.D. Student Activity Complex, as further
described by metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Hurd II Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning
of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District). Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 21. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by Transborder Investment,
L.L.C., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 27.59 acres of land, more or less, located
north of Highway 359 and east of Coronado Avenue, as further described by
metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Transborder
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced
Area District). Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 22. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by Humberto Treviño, altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 4.51 acres of land, more or less, located north of Highway 359
and west of the U.I.S.D. Student Activity Complex, as further described by
metes and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically Treviño
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District) for 2.91 acres and B-4 (Highway Commercial District)
for 1.6 acres. 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia
23. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Ordinance
as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(a) Military
leave, subsection (3) and adding subsection (4), to allow the City of Laredo
to supplement military base pay with the difference between the employee’s
military base pay and the employee’s base pay from his/her employment with
the City of Laredo, after all military leave, annual leave and/or
compensatory time have been exhausted. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 24. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Operating
Budget in the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division Budget by accepting a
donation of $1,500.00 from Wal-Mart Stores and appropriating said funds for
the purpose of purchasing a new computer system with Emergency Medical
Testing Software for the EMS Division. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 25. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual
Budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $10,000.00 in additional funds for a grand
total of $32,000.00 from the University of Arizona for the Border Vision Fronteriza (BVF) 2: Community Health Workers for
Children’s Health Project of the City of Laredo Health Department, and
extending the program period from September 14, 2003 through September 13,
2004, to September 14, 2003 through March 13, 2005. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 26. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating unexpended fund balances
in the amount of $14,525.00 from FY 2003-2004 and appropriate new funds from
both districts in the amount of $56,385.00 for the total amount of $70,910.00
from the Laredo Independent School District and the United Independent School
District contracts for the Immunization Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning October 1, 2004 through September 30,
2005. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya 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. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 27. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by decreasing revenues and expenditures in
the amount of $4,846.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to
reflect the actual grant amount of $17,889.00 for the Binational TB
Card Pilot Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the contract
period beginning November1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the contract. 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 28. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
accepting a supplemental grant awarded and amending the City
of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the
amount of $80,000.00 for an Interdiction Project awarded by the Office of the
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA). Funds will be used to pay overtime expenses for a drug interdiction
unit compromised of Financial Task Force agents and Laredo Police Officers
from 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. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 29. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Laredo Housing Authority in the amount of $25,000.00 and amending the City of
Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by the same amount. The agreement’s purpose
is to reimburse costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department
officers in providing resources for the Weed and Seed Community Building
Program. This overtime will be
reimbursed at no cost to the city. The
term of this agreement is from 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 30. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Annual
Budget by reducing revenues in the amount of $8,940.00 and reducing expenditures
in the amount of $2,318.00 for a total budget amendment of $11,258.00 for a
grant awarded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the
amount of $36,118.00 for the Juvenile Accountability Grant program. The
Office of the Governor is contributing $36,118.00 with the City designating
$12,327.00 in matching funds for a total grant amount of $48,445.00. This funding will be used for the Juvenile
Accountability Block Grant Program for the period of Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya 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. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 31. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual
Budget by increasing expenditures and revenues in the amount of $727,200.00
in overtime for Operation Stonegarden. The United
States Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP) will reimburse this full
amount for overtime expenses incurred by police officers working under the
homeland security parameters of Operation Stonegarden.
(Need approval of Resolution No. 2004-R-115) Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garcia 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. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 32. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2005 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. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 33. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 99-O-077, Exhibits “A” and “B”
of the Water Line Reimbursement Agreement for Hilltop Subdivision, Phase II,
by amending start date from March 15, 1999 to November 15, 2004, in order to
reflect effective time to add interest
to the balance owed by the future connectors. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia 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 34. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 99-O-078, Exhibits
“A” and “B” of the Sewer Line Reimbursement Agreement for Hilltop
Subdivision, Phase II, by amending start date from March 15, 1999 to November
15, 2004, in order to reflect effective time to add interest to the balance
owed by the future connectors. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 35. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 99-O-244 of the City of 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. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 36. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to implement a southbound pedestrian
toll free crossing for the period of December 17th through Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 37. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article XII, Aggressive
Solicitation, by adding definitions, prohibiting solicitors from entering
roadways while collecting contributions, authorizing police officer and code
enforcement officers to halt ongoing solicitation as a penalty for violating
any provision of this ordinance; providing for publication and effective
date. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and remand back to staff. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 VIII. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 38. Closing as public easements those sections
of Streets
(including its intersection with Gates Street) and Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 39. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectively convey a 454.71 square
foot easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company, to serve the
City of Laredo Landfill Water Tank on State Highway 359. Said 454.71 square
foot easement and right of way being situated in Porcion
32, Abstract 3116, City of Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 40. Closing as a public easement that section
of and east right-of-way line
of U.S. Highway 83 situated in the Eastern Division, City of Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 41. Setting the maximum speed limit on that
portion of I.H. direction,
within the City Limits of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as 55 MPH from mile
point 7.401 to mile point 7.613 and 60 MPH from mile point 7.613 to mile
point 8.351, located approximately between Shiloh and Loop 20, as defined in
the Texas Department of Transportation control section map 0018-06-138,
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate speed changes
in the designated areas and providing for publication and effective date. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council IX. FINAL Motion to waive the final readings of
Ordinance # 2004-O-264, # 2004-O-265, #2004-O-266, # 2004-O-267, #
2004-O-268, # 2004-O-269, # 2004-O-270, # 2004-O-271, # 2004-O-272, #
2004-O-273, # 2004-O-274, # 2004-O-275, # 2004-O-276, # 2004-O-277, #
2004-O-278, # 2004-O-279, # 2004-O-280, # 2004-O- 281, # 2004-O-282, #
2004-O-283, # 2004-O-284, # 2004-O-285, # 2004-O-286, # 2004-O-287, #
2004-O-288, # 2004-O-289, and # 2004-O-290.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 42. 2004-O-264
Amending the 3,
entitled Zoning Fees, by amending the fees required of both Special and
Conditional Use Permit requests; providing for publication and effective
date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-264. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-265 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of authorizing the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant and additional signage on located approximately at publication and
effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-265. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-266 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for
a bus parking lot on Lots 1 and 2, Block 766, Western Division, located
at 2802 and 2804 Avenue; providing for publication and
effective date. (As amended) Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-266. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-267 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 7.29 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located
approximately south of Highway 359 and east of Las Misiones,
Unit I, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business
District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-267. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-268 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 2.67 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”,
approximately west of Highway 83 and south of from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for
publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-268. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-269 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 0.53
acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”,
approximately west of Highway 83 and south of from
AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-269. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-270 Authorizing the issuance of a Special Use
Permit for a mini-storage warehouse on Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-270.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-271 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 4.28 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of (Limited Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-271. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-272 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 1.32 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately west of Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced
Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-272. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-273 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 2.50
acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately north of (Single Family Reduced Area District) to
B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and
effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-273. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-274 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 20.0 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located
approximately west of Family Residential
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-274. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-275 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 5.66 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of the
intersection of (Residential Suburban Multifamily
District); providing for publication and effective
date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-275. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-276 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of 7.06 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District); providing for publication and effective
date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-276. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 2004-O-277 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1216, Eastern
Division, located at 2102 Business District); providing for
publication and effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-277. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-278 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectively convey ten (10) city-owned
lots to the Metro Affordable housing Corporation for a Lease-Purchase
Program for residents of public housing. Said
ten (10) lots being Lots 11,12,13,14,15,36,37,38,39 and 40, all being situated in the Los Obispos Subdivision, Unit 5, Block 3, City of Plat, and
providing for an effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-278. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-279 Amending the City of appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the $3,684.00 of in-kind contributions for
the Environmental Health and Prevention Intervention Project of the
City of for the period beginning amending the FY
2004 – 2005 Full-Time Equivalent by one (1) position. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-279. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 2004-O-280 Amending the City of increasing revenues and expenditures in
the amount of $39,153.00 in additional funds from the Texas
Department of State Health Services for a total grant in the amount of $208,446.00
for the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal Project of the
City of Department for the period beginning 31, 2004. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-280. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-281 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the
City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by decreasing revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $58,148.00 from the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission to reflect the actual grant
amount of $35,157.00 for the Children’s Health Insurance Program
(CHIP) Outreach Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning through contract. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-281. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 2004-O-282 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an agreement between Engineering Extension
Service/ Emergency Services Training Institute (TEEX) and the City of responsibilities for both parties for the
educational/instructional activities to be offered to Firefighters, non
Firefighter trainees and out-of-country first responders at the Laredo
International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-282. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-283 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with the Forest Service to accept a grant in the
amount of $25,000.00, with a 50 % local match for the hiring of a City
Forester within the Parks and Recreation Department and amending the
City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 General Fund Budget by appropriating
revenues of $25,000.00 in the form of a grant from the Texas Forest
Service and appropriating expenditures in
the amount of $25,000.00. Local match of $25,000.00 will be appropriated
from the Parks and Recreation Department Budget. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-283. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-284 Amending Section 23-3 and Section 23-5 of
Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of rate changes in public swimming pool
instructional fees, the addition of new recreation center membership fees,
program fees and league fees; and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 –
2005 General Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the amount of $100,000.00 for the new summer program fees and annual
membership fees; providing for publication and
effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-284. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-285 Ratifying the City Manager’s acceptance of
a grant by the Environmental
Protection Agency in the amount of $30,000.00 with the City
designating $1,579.00 in matching funds for a total of $31,579.00 and amending the City of NPDES
Fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts.
The grant monies will be used to educate children, 3-5
years of age in environmental issues.
Matching funds are available in the NPDES fund. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-285. Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-286 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract by and on behalf of the City of authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an Operations Agreement with AZ Logistics, LLC, Zone Site Operator, to
activate approximately 19,000 square feet of warehouse space and 4,500
square feet of yard area located at execution of
this contract and ending on activation, administration and
transaction fees be paid to the city and providing for an
effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-286. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-287 Appointing Edward F. Maddox as Associate
Municipal Court Judge to a two (2) year term
and reappointing Judge Juan B. Caballero to a new two (2) year term as per
the requirement of the Charter of the City of Article V, Section
5.02. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-287. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-288 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease with United Exports Trading
Association (U.E.T.A.) of Texas, Inc. for approximately 9,578.54 square
feet situated in Webb County, Texas, and being the Surface only of the North
43.1 feet of Lots Number Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), and Nine (9) [N.43.1’
of Lots 6-9], in Block Number Twenty-two (22), Western Division of the City
of Laredo, save and except that portion of Lot Six (6) conveyed to the City
of Laredo on July 1, 1927, by instrument recorded in Volume 105, Page 132,
Webb County Deed Records. (As Amended) 1. Lease term is for
one (1) year commencing on ending
on 2. Monthly rent will be
$9,132.00. 3. City of written notice.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-288 as
amended. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-289 Amending the City of appropriating
expenditures in the amount of $338,280.00 from opening balance in the
Police Department Trust Fund and appropriating $443,069.00 from the
Capital Proceeds line item. Funding will be used for various items
including a lease purchase of Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s), the purchase of the maintenance contract and licensing
fees for these MDT’s, the purchase and upgrade of
computers, the purchase of rape kits and
the purchase of traffic gear and tools. Funding is available in the Police Trust
Fund Budget. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-289. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2004-O-290 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a
grant in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Transportation for an Occupant Protection and Traffic Enforcement by
which the City will pay for the fringe benefits in the amount of
$4,200.00 and authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of the amount of
$15,000.00. This grant is for overtime
and is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation. The
City of 10% match requirement plus $2,700.00 for
fringe benefits. Funding is available
through a transfer from General Fund. Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-290. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS 43. 2004-R-103
To adopt in its present form the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative
Action Plan, thereby ensuring that the City actively seeks and hires the best
qualified applicants for the job regardless of race, color, religion, creed,
sex, national origin, disability or age.
Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-103. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 44. 2004-R-115
Accepting an overtime agreement award for $727,200.00 from the United States
Customs and Border Patrol Protection Service (CBP), United States Department
of Homeland Security. The United States Customs and Border Protection Service
will reimburse this full amount for overtime expenses incurred by police
officers working under the homeland security parameters of Operation Stonegarden. Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-115. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 45. 2004-R-116
Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $112,280.00
from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Prevention
Services for HIV-Infected Persons Project (PSHIP) of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the contract period beginning January 1, 2005 through
December 31, 2005, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-116. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 46.
2004-R-117 Declaring the public
necessity to acquire the “Surface Only” of four parcels of land for the
Highway 359 Acquisition and Relocation Project. Said four parcels being Lots
4, 5, 6, & 7, Block 1868, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County,
Texas, as delineated on attached copy of City Plat; and authorizing staff to
negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcels by purchase at
market values to be established by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser,
and further authorizing the Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-117. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 47. 2004-R-118
Declaring the public necessity to acquire one parcel of land as a
Utility Easement
for the Chacon Creek Interceptor Project, Phase II. Said parcel being a variable width easement
containing 2.092 acres, more or less, and being situated in Abstract 422,
Survey Number 1284, and Abstract 517, Survey Number 1714, City of Laredo,
Webb County, Texas; and authorizing staff to negotiate for the acquisition of
said parcel by purchase at a market value to be established by a State
Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and further authorizing the Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-118. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 48. 2004-R-120
Authorizing the use of surplus proceeds from the City of Property
Motion
to approve Resolution # 2004-R-120. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 XI. MOTIONS 49. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a Phase I contract with Sole Source provider, TransCore LP., to provide an upgraded electronic toll
collection system “Hardware & Software” for the Bridge of the Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Valdez 50. Consideration for approval to rescind the
contract awarded to Matrix Security Systems, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 51. Consideration to award a construction
contract to the lowest bidder meeting bid document
requirements Zertuche Construction Company, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 52. Consideration for approval to reject the
two bids received for the Eastwoods Park Phase II, since
both bids are over the budget allotted.
Staff recommends that the park be constructed in-house by
Engineering/Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. Funding is
available in the Capital Improvement Fund - Eastwood Park Project. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 53. Consideration for approval of acceptance of
the Zacate Creek Irrigation Project located between
Saunders and Lyon Street, west of Zacate Creek and approval of final payment
in the amount of $6,280.00 to Olympia Landscape Irrigation & Lawn
Service, Laredo, Texas. Final contract
amount is $62,800.00. Funding is
available in the Zacate Creek Irrigation. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 54. Consideration to award a professional
services contract to Arcadis, the amount not to exceed
$41,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the
Hillside/McPherson Intersection.
Funding is available in the Transit System - Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificate 2004 - Improvements Other Than Buildings. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 55. Consideration to award a professional
services contract to Premier Civil Engineering, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 56. Consideration to award a professional
services contract to Porras Engineering Company, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 57. Consideration for approval of the selection
of consultant Freese and Nichols, Fort Worth, Motion to
postpone. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 58. Consideration for approval of change order
no.1 an increase of $359,457.65 to the construction
contract with Price Construction, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, for the Laredo
International Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 59. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a contract and award 2004 HOME Investment
Partnerships Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds
made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
in the amount of $140,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc., for the
cost associated with soft costs and site work for 20 homes which will be
constructed on land donated along HWY 359. These funds will be used as part
of Phase I of a Colonia Alternative Community. The homes will be made
available to households earning between 25% - 60% of the area median income. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 60. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
contract and award 2004 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds made
available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the
amount of $76,601.00 to Laredo Webb Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (NHS)
for the acquisition of residential lots in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision –
Phase VII on which affordable single-family housing units will be
constructed. The homes will be made
available to first-time homebuyers who earn 80% or less of the Housing Area
Median Family Income (HAMFI). Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 61. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
contract and award 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant funds
(ESG) made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
in the amount of $58,000.00 to Sacred Heart Children’s Home for the operation
of Sacred Heart Children’s Home; $44,105.00 to the Laredo Homeless Coalition
(LHC) for the operation of the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Resource Center,
$15,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia for the
operation of Case De Misericordia; $20,000.00 to
Bethany House for Homeless Prevention assistance; and $20,000.00 to the
Laredo Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) for Homeless Prevention
assistance. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 62. Authorizing the purchase and installation
of one complete sports lightning system for the Taylor Little League
Park from Musco Lighting System in the amount of
$126,882.00. Funding is available in
the 29th and 30th Action Year Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 63. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract with the Chamber of
Commerce to share in the cost of operation of the Laredo Trade and Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 64. Consideration to award annual contract
FY05-008 to the low bidders, Dooley Tackaberry, Inc.,
Deer Park, TX, Municipal Emergency Services Inc., Houston, TX, Ferrara Fire
Apparatus, Holden, LA, and NAFECO/Wilson Fire, New Braunfels,
TX for the purchase of tools and equipment used by the Fire Department.
Funding is available in the Fire Department Budget. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 65. Consideration to reject the two proposals
submitted for the beverage
concession contract and authorizing staff to solicit new proposals. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 66. Authorizing the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the Railroad Quiet Zone Study. The MPO has budgeted $90,000.00 for the
project, and funding is available through the MPO account. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 67. Authorizing the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the Feasibility
Study. The MPO has budgeted $60,000.00
for the project, and funding is available through the MPO account. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 68. Consideration to award a lease purchase
contract for the purchase of forty-seven (47) Mobile Data
Terminals (MDT) for the Police Department in the principal amount of $401,677.59, from Motorola
Corporation, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 69. Authorizing the City Manager to continue
using the Webb County Jail to incarcerate prisoners who are
arrested for Class C misdemeanor violations, and to pay Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 70. Consideration to award a professional
service contract to Bexar County Forensic Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 71. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a one year service agreement with Sungard H.T.E., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 72. Consideration to award contract FY05-017 to
the low bidders for the purchase of one hundred and twenty (120) sets
of structural fire fighting protective uniforms for the Fire Department. The set includes the fire coat, trousers,
knee boots, gloves, hoods, suspenders and helmets. This equipment will be purchased from the
low bidders. Funding is available in
the Public Property Motion to
approve contract award to Quest Enterprises, Inc., Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 73. Refund of property tax in the amount of
$4,069.80 to the following taxpayers and companies: 1. A refund in the amount of $1,868.29 payable
to Webb County Title due to an overpayment. Account #101-00022-060. 2. A refund in the amount of $685.72 payable
to Colombus Energy Corp. due to an overpayment.
Account # M0-00597-514. 3. A refund in the amount of $932.81 payable
to Citifinancial Mortgage due to an overpayment. Account # 549-01260-060. 4. A refund in the amount of $582.98 payable
to Laredo National Bank due to erroneous
payment. Account # 968-81001-020. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 74. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax
roll. The amount to be adjusted for
the month of October 2004
represents an increase of $2,226.34.
These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District
and by court orders. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 75. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and
from the HEB “Feast of Sharing”, Sunday, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 76. Awarding a construction contract to the
lowest bidder Jimmy Closner and Sons Construction
Co., Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 77. Authorizing United Water startup
turbidity metering equipment in the amount not to exceed $108,127.00 to meet
new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas water monitoring
requirements for the Laredo-Colombia Water Treatment Plant. This project is
to be funded from Water Construction Division. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 78. Consideration to authorize a contract for
bid FY05-021 for the purchase of promotional material for the
250th celebration from the low bidder.
Funding is available in the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Budget. Motion to
approve contract award to D’Ryb International, dba Magic Promotions in the amount of $21,060.00 for the
purchase of promotional materials. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. STAFF REPORTS
79. A.
Discussion with possible action regarding the City of proposed
State and Federal legislative agendas. B. Discussion with possible action to consider
Police Officer, Arturo Galvan’s request for an extension of injury
leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government
Code. C. Discussion with
possible action to consider Police Officer Barbara Goodman’s second request for an
extension of injury leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the
Texas Local Government Code. D. Discussion with possible action to consider Police Officer
Jose L. Ramos’ second request for an extension of
injury leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local
Government Code. XIII. GENERAL COUNCIL
DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 80. A.
Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano 1. Status report on a proposed no smoking ordinance.
B. Request by Council Member John C. Galo 1. Motion to approve the expenditure not to
exceed $8,000.00 to erect soccer goals at the 2. Discussion regarding efforts to secure,
clean up, and/or condemn the old Mercy Hospital property, with possible
action. C.
Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action regarding
the development of a long range storm water
management plan. D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding
the removal of abandoned railroad tracks located
along the 1400 - 1700 blocks of 2. Discussion with possible action regarding
the blocking of Scott, Sanchez and Jefferson Streets for extended periods
of time by the Union Pacific Railroad. 3. Discussion with possible action regarding a
temporary change in traffic pattern on
Jefferson Street between San Bernardo and Santa Maria to a one way west direction during the WBCA’s
Youth Parade and International Parades. 4. Status report on the placement and/or
repair of street lights on the 2400 block of San Ignacio. 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 81. Request for executive
session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Government Code,
to discuss with the Motion to go into
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Government Code,
to discuss with the Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive
Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. 82. Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.072 in order to deliberate the purchase and value on the
pending negotiations for the acquisition of real property in vicinity of the
Laredo downtown area, because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City Council in negotiations with
third persons; and return to open session for possible action. This item was
replaced with the supplemental executive session. XV. RECESS AS THE Motion to
recess as the Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Municipal Housing
Corporation. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0 83. 2004-O-291 Establishing
rental rates on all multi-family apartment properties acquired in the
Part 150 Fair
Market Rents established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), and establishing a rent deposit of $200.00 for said properties. Late fees will be charged at the currently
established $5.00 per day after
the 10th day of each month; the maximum days to be charged per month is twenty days. These units will be managed by the Laredo
Municipal Housing
Corporation (LMHC). Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-291. Moved:
Cm. Galo Second:
Cm. Agredano For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. ADJOURN AS THE Motion to
adjourn as the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation and reconvene as the Laredo
City Council. Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:0 XVII. ADJOURNMENT CITY
COUNCIL MEETING M-2004-S-12 CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I.
STAFF REPORTS 1.
A.
Presentation,
at the request of Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores, by consultants with Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle and Townsend, P.C. r II.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 2.
A.
Request
by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1.
Presentation
by Hino Electric Power Company in regards to providing electricity service
for the City of III.
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 3.
Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.072 in order to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property in vicinity of the Laredo downtown area, because deliberation in an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City
Council in negotiation with third persons, and return to open session for
possible action. Motion to go into
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 in order
to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in
vicinity of the Laredo downtown area, because deliberation in an open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City Council in
negotiation with third persons, and return to open session for possible
action. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session,
Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken. IV.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to
adjourn. Time: Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0 |