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CITY OF M2007-R-09 I. CALL TO ORDER With
a quorum present, Mayor II. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Mayor
III. ROLL CALL In
attendance: Raul
G. Salinas, Mayor Mike
Garza, Council
Member, District I Hector
Garcia, Council
Member, District II Michael
Landeck, Council
Member, District III Johnny
Amaya, ouncil Member, District IV Johnny
Rendon, Council
Member, District V Gene
Belmares, Council
Member, District VI Juan
Chavez, Council
Member, District Juan
Ramirez, Mayor
Pro Tem, District VIII Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary Horacio
De Leon, Assistant
City Manager Jesus
Olivares, Assistant
City Manager IV. MINUTES Approval
of the minutes of Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 V. COMMUNICATIONS
Recognitions a. Recognition of Mr. Alfonso Cuellar, Jr.,
Mr. Danny Lopez, and Mr. Paul H. Young, Jr., inducted into The 2007 Laredo
Business Hall of Fame. Mayor Salinas publicly recognized Mr.
Paul Young for his induction into the 2007 Laredo Business Hall of Fame. Mr. Danny
Lopez and Mr. Alfonso Cuellar, Jr. were not present.
Grace Ojeda accepted the recognition award for Danny Lopez.
Communiqués a. Invitation by Margarita Araiza, Council Members to attend the Founders
Day Celebration on Ms. Araiza publicly invited the Mayor,
City Council and the public to their Founders Day Celebration which will be held on Cm. Garza welcomed the new City Manager Assistant
City Manager; and Thomas Rodriguez, thanked
Miguel Pescador, Parks and Recreation Director, and his staff for getting the
thanked Lynn Nava, Keep Laredo Beautiful
Director, for all the clean ups she has organized. Finally, he noted that the policeman that
were recently injured are in his prayers. Cm. Garcia mentioned the two officers
that were hospitalized and mentioned that they and their families are in there prayers.
He thanked Deutsch and Deutsch from Mall del Norte, for the fundraiser they
held. In addition, he congratulated
Paul Young for opening up a car lot in District
II. He welcomed Jesus Olivares,
Assistant City Manager and
Thomas Rodriguez, Cm. Landeck spoke on a dear friend, Dr.
Steven Lundst and his wife Barbara and asked for a moment of silence. He joined his colleagues by saying that the
police officers are dear to his heart. Cm. Amaya announced a Steak Plate Sale
to raise funds for scholarships. He
thanked his special projects committee members
and the public who contributed by purchasing tickets and all the business who donated
for the cause. He also thanked Council
Member Mike Garza, Council Member Hector
Garcia, Council Member Johnny Rendon and Council Member Belmares who assisted
in the Steak Plate Sale. Cm. Rendon mentioned that he was proud
to say that he was made a grandfather again. He commented that he was driving
downtown when he turned and saw the Plaza Theatre's
sign. He mentioned it brought a lot of
nostalgia to him because he met his wife there.
He added that police officers risk their lives daily and wished for a
quick recovery for
those wounded. Cm. Belmares welcomed aboard Jesus
Olivares, Assistant City Manager and Thomas Rodriguez, mentioned the police officers who were
injured and ask for them to be kept in our prayers.
He congratulated Cm. Amaya for the scholarship fund he had. Cm. Chavez wished all the mothers a
Happy Mother's Day. Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez stated that on
Sunday, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration was held at Lodging Association President, Bob
Zachariah and members; Frank De Leon; BMP Radio; KGNS TV; Miller Light; Memo and
Keko Treviño; the City of Hotel and Lodging Association; AT&T;
Lupita Zepeda; Coca-Cola, Javier Rodriquez; Mike Pescador of City of Bernardo members, Mr. Vega and Sandra
Rocha Taylor; Dr. Maldonado and Blas Castañeda from the Chamber of Commerce; Taco Gonzalez; T.A.M.I.U.; Adriana from Job Corps.;
Monica Reyna from the Mexican Consulate; Christina Lara from the Border Patrol; Job Corps.; County's Precint 1 Constable Rudy
Rodriquez; Laredo Police Department; Department; the vendors; The Laredo
Outsiders Car Club; the Motorcycle Show lead by Javier Rodriguez from Coca-Cola; and the
Webb County Trail Riders Association. He also mentioned that he went to celebrated the Center's 23rd.
anniversary. Mayor Salinas wished a quick recovery to
those suffering from the shoot out the other day.
He reported that last week we had a historic event which was the
opening of the Eagle Copper Trade Company. He congratulated Deputy City Manager,
Cynthia Collazo, staff, and City Manager it should be. He stated that he went on a trip to of Thomas Rodriquez. Citizen comments Citizens
are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the
microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and
delivered in a professional manner. No
derogatory remarks will be
permitted. There is a time limit of
three minutes per speaker. Javier Aviña stated that the
that the City of Laredo Jesus Sanchez appeared before
the Council to see where the City is heading with the water issue
for the coloñias. Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez asked
Council to direct staff to get a report on the status of the water issue for the
coloñias. VI. APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS a. Appointment by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of
Manuel Canales and Gerardo Madrazo to the International Trade Blue Ribbon
Committee. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 b. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Ramirez
of Rosie Reyes to the Third Party Funding Committee. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 A. Request by Council Member Mike Garza 1. Discussion with possible action on
eliminating Supplemental Agendas. Cm. Garza stated setting up a workshop
for the committees to discuss consolidating or eliminating them. He commented that the
Council Members received information late on Friday evening and they can not call to ask any
questions on the item that have been added. He stated that since the Council
meetings are on Monday, he is reluctant to have issues come up so quickly. Motion to table. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Discussion with possible action on
improvements and renovations to all fire stations and/or any other City facilities. (Co-sponsored by Mayor Raul G. Salinas) Cm. Garza stated that he
would like for the City Manager to do a facilities assessment. He reported that he and the Mayor
visited the fire station on Motion to instruct the City
Manager to do a facilities assessment. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 B. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael
Landeck 1. Discussion with possible action regarding
the possible adoption of a modified Motion to table. Moved:
Cm. Landeck Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2.
Discussion with
possible action regarding the abolishment of Mayor appointed committees
consisting of City Council Members only; except those required by law and
discussing issues that were discussed in front of these committees in open
city council sessions with the possibility of adding a third city council
meeting per month if necessary.
(Co-sponsored by Council Member Juan Chavez) Cm. Landeck stated that
there were discussions about this issue with the consultants. He reported that the major
problem is the issue of transparency and having information before decisions are
made. He added that there is a large
amount of committees and it takes a lot of time and
effort. He noted that the dissemination
of the information from the committees to Council
does not work. He suggested having the
committees discuss the issues at the City
Council meetings and have staff come only one time.
He mentioned that Council can listen to
them and make decisions because there will be a quorum. Finally, he recommended having another City
Council meeting added every month. Cm. Garcia mentioned that
he had put this item on the agenda two months ago and currently we
are pending a workshop the first or second week in June to discuss the committees. Motion to postpone. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Juan Chavez 1. Discussion with possible action on the sale
of surplus City owned vacant lots and residential property. Cm. Chavez reported he brought this item
up is because we are not in the business. He stated that he noticed that there is a
lot of vacant property in his District that is not being used and added that it
could be used for residential homes. individuals are taking advantage by
using the property that is located between residential areas.
He stated that there is a certain procedure that needs to be done to
get the fair market value, but they have to be placed
on the tax roll, so as to eliminate maintenance. 2. Status report on the recycling streets
project, with possible action.
Motion to table. Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Garza
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Ramirez 1. Discussion with possible action on allowing
private contractors to develop in the Zacate Creek
area. Mayor
Pro Tempore Ramirez presented some photos he took of his recent trip to developments
shown on the photos could happen in 100,000
visitors pass by Cm.
Garza inquired that if anyone wanted to come in on their own and developed
it, the Council
could allow then to do so. Mayor
Pro Tempore answered yes. He suggested to set aside land for developers and have
them turn in a proposal. He added that
City Council would then decide. Motion to instruct staff to get a report to
see what can be done with the Zacate Creek area. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 2 Cm.
Garza Cm.
Landeck 2.
Discussion with
possible action on building a water park between Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez stated that
when he was elected as Council Member seven years ago, he came with this idea of
having a water park on the Zacate Creek. He commented that at that time it would be
used as a commercial development and it would be situated between major arteries such
as areas.
He stated that if a water park could be developed into a nice water
park. He mentioned that with the splash parks we
have right now, we are spending money and we are not getting anything out of them
in return. He noted that if a water
park was built we could collect money on the use
of the water park. He added that we
could have added
employment for high school and college students. He asked City Council what are
the possibilities of doing this. Cm. Garza stated the feasibility study
was conducted on location which has different financial
impacts such as revenue generation, cost and environmental issues. He commented that he has a major concern on
relocating water park.
Motion to table. Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Mayor
Pro Tempore Ramirez VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2)
year concession agreement between the City of Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Cm.
Belmares There was
no public input. Mike
Pescador, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that four bids were submitted
and La Sabrosita was awarded the Concession agreement. Motion to
table. Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Landeck For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Mayor
Pro Tempore Ramirez 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of 2007 Solid
Waste Fund Budget by appropriating a drawdown of $1,609,960.00 from opening balance and appropriating it for
equipment acquisition. The project consists of a Holt Cat Excavator, John
Deere Dozer and (2) two Articulated Dump Trucks. The bid price includes
provisions for a five year warranty. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
accepting funds in the amount of $10,710.00 from the
South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at
the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance with
Section Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garza 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 Tempore Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the
Local Projects Grant Program in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services and to amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Special Fire Grant budget to appropriate the said grant award. The funds will be used to purchase one (1)
Life Pak 12 EKG which will replace the current aging EKG equipment. Motion to
open the public hearing. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: City Council IX. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 6. Authorizing the City Manager to exercise
the first five year renewal option for the lease agreement
by and between the City of Laredo, (acting as the Mass Transit Board), and Greyhound Lines, Inc./ Valley Transit
Company joint venture for a certain premise of 5,000 square feet of
commercial area together with a bus parking area containing approximately
18,000 square feet at the Laredo Intermodal Transit Center and described as
all of Block Number 49, located in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas. The term of the lease shall
commence on Ordinance
Introduction: City Council as amended. 7.
An ordinance deleting
Section 24.1.7 [Tree Board] of the Land Development Code to abolish the
Tree Board; and amending Section 23-18 [Duties] of Article II [Parks and
Recreation Board] of Chapter 23 [Parks and Recreation] of the Code of
Ordinances, to add to the duties of that board, the duties formerly carried
out by the Tree Board; and amending Section 23-16 [Established] to provide
for ex-officio members for the Parks and Recreation Board. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this item. Ordinance
Introduction: City Council X. FINAL Motion
to waive the final reading of Ordinances Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-064 Amending the City of Community
Venue Fund budget by appropriating $125,000.00 for the Arena’s Renewal and
Replacement Account. Each party has to
make a yearly contribution of $125,000.00 for facility maintenance. All expenses are paid through the Renewal
and Replacement Account on a 50/50 basis.
Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund opening
balance. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-064. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-065 Providing for the adoption of a split
program option pursuant to Section 31.03 (a) of the Texas Property Tax Code;
which allows a person who pays one-half of the current year
property taxes before December 1st may pay the remaining one-half of the taxes
without penalty or interest if paid before July 1st of the following year. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-065. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-066 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the following amounts from the South Texas Development Council for
three City of Department HIV Programs and the approved
full-time equivalent positions involved: (1) HIV/Ryan White an
increase of $26,654 for a total amount
award of $332,717.00, term from 2008. (2) HIV/Health & Social
Services for a total amount of $51,063.00, for a five (5) month period from and (3) Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS Project (HOPWA) for a total amount award of $78,674, for
a nine (9) month period from Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-066. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-067 Accepting a supplemental grant awarded and
amending the City of Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Financial Task Force grant budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount
of $6,000.00 for operational expenses awarded by the Office of the
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area (HIDTA). Funds will be used to pay fuel expenses for the Laredo
Financial Narcotics Enforcement Team agents from Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-067. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-068 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 1.27 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Highway 359 and west
of Fiesta Subdivision, from R- 1A (Single Family Reduced Area District)
to B-3 (Community Business District); providing an effective date
and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-068. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-069 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 46.9 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located at 3220
Bob Bullock – Residential
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for an effective date an
publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-069. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-070 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 12.82 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located at 3221 Bob Bullock – Residential District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for an effective date and
publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-070. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-071 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Lot 6, Block 13, San Isidro- Las
Buganvillas Subdivision and .22 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial
District); providing for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-071. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-074 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for
an upholstery shop on Block 303, Eastern Division, located at for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-074. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-075 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Lots 7 and 8, Block 80, Eastern Division,
located at 417 and 419 Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for an effective
date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-075. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-076 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 5.31 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the South side of Commercial District). The Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone
change. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-076. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2007-O-077 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of all of Blocks 734, 734-A, 733, 733-A,
732, 732-A and 737, Western Division, located between District) to R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District); providing for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-077. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-078 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 11.4 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, and located south of State Highway
359 and east of Las Misiones Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing
for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-078. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-079 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 24.21 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A” and located south of State Highway
359 and east of Las Misiones Boulevard, from R-2 (Multi-Family
Residential District) to R-1A (Single- Family Reduced Area District); providing
for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-079. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-080 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of 26.77 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, and located south of R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing
for an effective date and publication. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-080. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-081 Temporarily reducing the maximum speed
limits on U.S. 59, within the city limits of miles per hour to 45 miles per hour and
from 50 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour, as defined in the Texas
Department of Transportation Control section map 0086-14, to be in effect
during the construction time period, providing for the installation of
appropriate signs to indicate new speed changes in the designated areas and
providing for publication and effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-081. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-082 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease with UETA of Texas, Inc. for the lease of the tract of
approximately 73,698.73 square feet tract of land located premises located south of commence on an option to renew for an additional ten
(10) years. The initial annual rent shall be $52,000.00 payable in monthly
installments of $4,333.33. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-082. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-083 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to convey to AFW
Investments, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, a 0.46 acres, more or less, tract of land being
out of from U. S. Highway 83 to 31.13 feet west
of acres, more or less, tract of land being
out of Meadow Avenue right-of- way from the south line of the original
City of 205.25 feet, and a 0.61 acres, more or
less, tract of land being out of plat of the City of and described in attached Exhibits a, b
and c, respectively; in exchange for a greater size and greater value 3.3
acres, more or less, tract of land
than the three lesser aggregate size and
lesser aggregate value tracts being conveyed by the City of of a tract of land containing 42.98
acres, more or less, in Limited Partnership, as recorded in
Volume 2155, Pages 471-477, Webb County deed records, and described in
attached Exhibit D; and providing for an effective date. Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-083. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. RESOLUTIONS 9. 2007-R-031
Authorizing the City Manager the use of surplus proceeds from the City
of Laredo-Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO), Series 2006, in the amount of $24,000.00 for the
purchase of four replacement vibratory rollers (compactors) for the
Public Works Department’s pot hole patching crews. Motion to approve Resolution 2007-R-031. Moved:
Cm. Belmares Second:
Cm. Chavez For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 10.
2007-R-035 Authorizing the City Manager the use of
surplus proceeds from the City of Series 2006 bond for the
purchase of the following items for the Fire Department: two vehicles from Philpott Motors, Port
Neches, Texas in the amount of $35,474.00;
computer equipment from Dell, Round Rock, services from SunGuard H.T.E.
OSSI, in the amount of $2,700.00. Motion
to approve Resolution 2007-R-035. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. MOTIONS 11. Consideration to reimburse Laredo
Development Foundation the amount of $28,390.45 for the Laredo
Day legislative trip expenses to Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8
Against: 0 Abstain: 0 12. Amending the 2004 and 2005 Consolidated
Year One-Year Action Plans by reprogramming
30th Action Year (AY) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds of
$200,000.00 and 31st AY CDBG funds of $300,000.00 by eliminating the funding
for the East Side Sports Complex Project and allocating these funds for the
East Laredo Drainage Acquisition Project. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 13. Authorizing the City Manager to amend
Fiscal Year 2006-2007 third party funding contract
terms with the Laredo Center for the Arts in order to facilitate their
operation cash flow by amending Section 4 (Consideration) and Section 5
(Method of Payment) of said contract by revising the funding reimbursements
from quarterly payments of $37,500.00 to monthly payments of $3,478.88 to be
paid directly to the Center and $9,021.12 to be paid in rental fees to the
“El Mercado” account on behalf of the Center.
The total Fiscal Year 2006-2007 award paid to or on behalf of the
Center totals $150,000.00. Funding is
available in the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 5 Against: 2 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Garza Cm.
Landeck Cm.
Chavez 14. Consideration to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract in the estimated amount of
$61,404.00 with the sole source vendor, Sungard H.T.E. (Harward Technical
Enterprises), Inc. for providing Building Permits, Click2gov Building Permits
and Click2gov Wireless Building Permits software applications. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 15. Consideration for approval of Change Order
No. 1 a decrease of $1,460.00 for the balance of
quantities actually constructed and in place, acceptance of the improvements
to the Immunization Clinic at the Laredo Health Department and approval of
final payment in the amount of $13,440.01 to Prada Construction Company, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 16. Refund of property tax in the amount of
$534.24 payable to William E. Heitkamp due to an overpayment from account
#985-60007-400. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. Consider a recommendation to accept a
qualified bid submitted by sole bidder UETA of Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 18. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
1 an increase of $107,117.55 to the architectural/engineering
contract with Architects Plus, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. Authorizing the City Manager to approve
payment from the City’s Arena Renewal and Replacement
Account for the purchase of a motor for a paint mixer, poles for rink glass,
gas powered edger, replacement and parts for doors, hammer drill and tool
set, cleaning apparatus, golf cart to patrol building, cash registers, file
cabinets and computers in a total amount not to exceed $66,000.00. Funding is available in the Sports and
Community Venue Account. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 20. Consideration to award contract FY07-107 to
the low bidder, Trinity Products, Inc., D. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for one additional year for contract number
FY06-083 to vendor, MO-VAC Environmental, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for one additional year for contract number
FY06-081 awarded to United Rentals, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. Consideration to award annual supply
contract FY07-080 to Clark Hardware in the estimated
amount of $100,000.00 and Lowe’s in the estimated annual amount of $32,000.00
for the purchase of plumbing supplies for city maintenance and repair
projects. This is an annual contract
and items will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the year and
various city departments. Funding is
available in the Parks and Recreation, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 24. Consideration to award contract FY07-081 to
Naztec Inc., amount of
$100,960.00 for the purchase of six (6) traffic signal cabinets required for
traffic signal upgrades for the following locations: Del Mar Boulevard at Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. Consideration to authorize the installation
of speed humps along between Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 26. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
the second year term of the Council approved ( Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Ratifying the action taken by the City
Manager to authorize emergency construction services in
the amount of $155,000.00 to Ellis and Ellis Construction for the emergency
repair of a failing sewer collection junction box at the headwork of the
South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Funding is available in the Waterworks 2006 Bond, Manhole Rehab and
Replacement Account. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 28. Consideration to award contract FY07-098 to
the low bidder, J.R. Landscaping Enterprises,
Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 6 Against: 2 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Garza Cm.
Chavez 29. Consideration to rescind the award of
contract on Technologies,
Inc., Stafford, Texas for the purchase of fifty four (54) mobile data
terminals in the total amount of $581,439.00; and authorize an award of
contract to Motorola, Schaumburg, IL., for the purchase of these fifty four
(54) mobile data terminals in the total amount of $578,420.00, through the
Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments cooperative purchasing
program. The contract pricing
submitted by Coban Research included a one year warranty on the hardware, did
not include a Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 30. Consideration to award contract number
FY07-089 to the low bidder, Ron Grant Equipment, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. Consideration to ratify the emergency
purchase order issued to Turbonetics Engineering
& Services, Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 32. Consideration to award a contract to Seven
Trent Laboratories, in the
estimated annual amount of $100,000.00 for providing laboratory analytical
services for water and wastewater samples in accordance to Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) approved standard methods. The testing laboratory will be responsible
for sample handling, analysis and reporting for a wide range of environmental
parameters in soil, water and sludge samples for both water and wastewater
applications. Funding is available in
the Utilities Department budget, Water Pollution Control Division. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Consideration to award contract FY07-096 to
the low bidders, Double R Construction, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Consideration to award contract FY07-076 to
the low bidder, Traffic Parts, Inc., Spring, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Consideration to award contract FY07-090 to
the low bidder, Clearing,
LLC, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36. Consideration to award contract FY07-085 to
the low bidder Haulers, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 37. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for contract number FY06-130 awarded to HD Supply
Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $207,828.94;
Ferguson Waterworks, Inc., McAllen, Texas, in the estimated amount of
$125,633.98; and Titan Pipe and Supply, Pharr, Texas in the estimated amount
of $113,033.50 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, valve boxes and
pipe tubing for the Utilities Department.
These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities
Department Water Operations for construction and repair of projects. Funding is available in the Waterworks
Fund. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 38. Consideration to amend contract FY05-083
awarded to the low bidders, Laroche Industries,
Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 39. Consideration to ratify the emergency
purchase order issued to Turbonetics Engineering
& Services Inc., Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 40. Consideration to authorize the purchase of
three (3) service trucks in total amount of
$96,882.00
from Philpott Motors, Port Neches, Texas through the BuyBoard cooperative
purchasing program’s contract pricing.
Two trucks will be assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department for
Veteran’s field operations and one truck will be assigned to the Utilities
Department for field operations.
Funding is available in the Veteran’s Field and the Utilities
Department funds. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XIII. STAFF REPORTS 41. A. Discussion
with possible action on setting priorities for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget Process. discuss the CIP and the funding
of Bond Series 2007. Finally he
mentioned that they will also discuss
the item relating to the committees and to the extra City Council meeting. Cm. Landeck expressed his view
that a list of priorities will not help at all because everything
is a priority. He stated that
operational priorities are needed. He suggested that during the Budget
process, the Board should be present when the Director's
make their presentation. He emphasized that he feels strongly that the budget is a policy making tool and
it is not an administrative tool. He
stated that we have to find a way to incorporate the
Council into the process to avoid new expenditures at the end of the
process. He noted that there will be a
series of workshops at the beginning and
during the budget process where the directors will come
before City Council with all the figures before them. He stated that with all
the information they receive they will then decide where
and if there will be any cuts. Motion to send to a workshop to
set up priorities. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Chavez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garza Mayor Pro Tempore was chairing the
meeting. B. Budget Presentation by Mario Maldonado,
Bridge Director, regarding the Shortage and Overage Policy,
with possible action. Tabled
at the request of the City Manager. C.
Staff report (1)
Concerning the issue of reimbursement of expenses to Mayor and Council Members in view of the recent attorney general
opinion; and (2) seeking direction as to whether council wish staff to
prepare an ordinance delimiting the expenses that may be reimbursable on the
subject; and if so, (3) directing what they wish to have specified in such an
ordinance, with possible action. Motion
to instruct staff to come back during the workshop with a recommendation for
an ordinance based on other cities. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 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 City Attorney or
other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section
551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her
client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 42. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Section 551.071 (1) (A) to consult
with attorney on the pending the eminent domain case of City of Laredo v.
Luis Montaño, et al Cause No. 2006CVQ002207C3, in County Court at Law No. 2,
Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. Motion to
go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Section 551.071 (1)
(A) to consult with attorney on the pending the eminent domain case of City
of Laredo v. Luis Montaño, et al Cause No. 2006CVQ002207C3, in County Court
at Law No. 2, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After
Executive Session the Mayor announced that no formal action was taken. 43. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (A)
& (B) for consultation with the City Attorney regarding settlement
offer of pending litigation, being Joe
Botello v. City of Laredo, Cause No. 2006CVQ002051-D2, in the District Court
111th Judicial District Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for
possible action. Motion to
go into Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
(1) (A) & (B) for consultation with the City Attorney regarding
settlement offer of pending
litigation, being Joe Botello v. City of Laredo, Cause No. 2006CVQ002051-D2,
in the District Court 111th Judicial District Webb County, Texas; and return
to open session for possible action. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: Abstain: After
Executive Session the Mayor announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to accept
settlement offered by Joe Botello. Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Belmares For: 3 Against: 5 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Garza Cm. Garcia Cm.
Amaya Cm.
Rendon Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Motion
failed. XV. RECESS AS THE Motion to
recess as the Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Mass Transit
Board. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 44. Consideration to exercise the first year
renewal option for contract FY 04-047 for bus exterior
and interior advertising service contract
between the City of Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 45. Consideration to authorize the renewal
option for one additional year for contract FY06-071
awarded to the low bidder Safety Kleen Systems, Inc., Moved:
Cm. Chavez Second:
Cm. Garza For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 46.
Consideration to award annual supply contracts (FY 07-060) for bus and van
fleet parts in estimated amounts to the following
vendors: Prevost
Parts, CC Stewart
& Stevenson, Capital Bus
Sales, Leander, TX. $ 39,560.00 MCI Service
Parts, New Flyer, Gillig
Corporation, National
Bus Sales, Thermo
King, RDO
Equipment Co., Gonzalez
Auto Parts, Contracts
will be awarded by item(s) to the lowest responsible bidder for parts most
commonly purchased for non-warranty repairs.
All items will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metro
Operations Fund. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 47.
Presentation by Rick
Dunning, Senior Vice President, First Transit, Inc., on the recommendation
of Mr. Feliciano Garcia as the General Manager, for the Laredo Transit
Management Company, Inc., with possible action. Motion to
approve. Moved: Cm.
Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 4 Against: 4 Abstain: 0 Cm.
Garcia Cm.
Rendon Cm.
Belmares Mayor
Pro Tempore Ramirez Mayor voted
in favor. Motion passes. XVI.
RECESS AS THE Motion to
recess as the Laredo Mass Transit Board and reconvene and adjourn as the Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion to adjourn. Time: Moved:
Cm. Garza Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |