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CITY OF M2008-R-09 I. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum present, Mayor II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Raul G. Salinas said the
Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance: Raul G. Mike Garza, Council
Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council
Member, District II Johnny Amaya, Council
Member, District IV Johnny Rendon, Council
Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council
Member, District VI Juan Chavez, Mayor
Pro Tem, District Gustavo Guevara, Jr., Horacio De Leon, Assistant
City Manager Motion to excuse Cm. Chavez. Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0 IV. MINUTES None. V. COMMUNICATIONS Recognitions a.
Recognition of Dr. David E. Garza for his honorary designation of
Fellow from the The Mayor and City Council
presented Dr. Garza with a Seven Flags Recognition. b.
Recognition of Mr. Abe Martinez for being named Community Health
Systems ( 2007 CEO of the Year. The Mayor and City Council recognized
Abe Martinez with a Certificate of Recognition. c.
Recognition of Laredo Paint & Decorating, a family-owned paint
store in business for 80 years. Laredo Paint &
Decorating Company was publicly recognized by Mayor Salinas and the City Council. d. Recognition of the employees of the
quarter. Employees present from the Building Maintenance
Mechanics from the Municipal Housing
Corporation were:
Ricardo Ramos, Ricardo Gomez, Juan M. Treviño, Jose Vasquez, Rosalio Solis, Antonio Capetillo,
and Alvaro Estevis.
Rocendo
Guerrero and Ramiro Vallejo
were not able to be present. e.
Recognition of employees that retired from the City of service. Dan Migura announced the following 12
individuals of which only the last four were present: Andres Bernal, Airport; Javier Gutierrez,
Parks and Recreation Department; Luis
Gomez, Fleet Division; Rosalio M. Garcia, Solid Waste Department; Mario Alcaraz,
Bridge Department; Rosario D. Lopez, Parks and Recreation Department; Jose A.
Salinas, Public Works Department; Juan
M. Jimenez, Public Works Department;
Rosa E. Cantu, Planning and Zoning Department; Aucencio Lopez,
Solid Waste Department; Raul Medina,
Public Works Department; Dolores Sandoval, Parks and Recreation Department Communiqués Mayor Salinas announced that Johnathon Guevara was struck by a vehicle and is in a
hospital in Mayor Salinas reported that on Saturday night
he addressed the Golden Award recipient nominees at the United High School Cafetorium that recognized 70 teachers from all the local
schools. He mentioned that this week
there was a national prayer day held at City Hall. He reported that in the morning he went to
the middle of the bridge with members of different faith where they embraced
and said a prayer. Cm. Garza announced that the United South
Marine Corps. competed in the Cm. Garcia reminded the community that
graduation and prom night are coming up.
He commented that there are organizations that will help those kids
who have been celebrating get home if they do not have a ride. Cm. Landeck announced that 2 years ago when he
joined the City Council, Cm. Galo and the Council,
were very helpful in acquiring the Cm. Amaya stated that the District IV
scholarship recipient has been selected for this year. He commented that there are 44 students
that will be receiving approximately $15,000 in scholarships. He reported
that in the 8 years he has been a Council Member, 110 students have been
given over $70,000. Cm. Rendon he reported that he was at the Life
Downs this weekend. He mentioned that
he met the parents of Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez who died in Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares congratulated the
high school baseball teams that have completed their season. He also congratulated Bryan Weinetz from United High School Tennis Team who is at the
state tournament today. Cm. Ramirez reminded everyone to vote in
Saturday’s election. Citizen comments VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS Appointment by Council Member
Hector Garcia of Richard Gentry to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Motion to approve the appointment
by Cm. Garcia. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to R-O (Residential/Office District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ron Whitehawk, on
behalf of Fernando Laurel who is the property owner. He stated that the property is an old house
that has been vacant for many years in the Azteca neighborhood and there is a
dirt lot in back. He mentioned that
Mr. Laurel would like to remodel the house into an office space and the area
in the back would become a parking lot.
He added that a similar renovation was done a block north of the
property and there was no neighborhood protest. He asked for the City Council’s approval. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Ramirez 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of feet of 490, Eastern Division, located at Development District) to B-3 (Community
Business District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
zone change. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia
Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Jerry O’Brien mentioned that he was
present to answer any questions. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Rendon Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Rendon 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance accepting a supplemental
grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008
Financial Task Force grant budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in
the amount of $15,577.00 for operational expenses awarded by the Office of the
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug for The Laredo Financial Narcotics
Enforcement Team agents from through Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual
budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $14,513.00
of additional funds from the Development Council to the total amount of $137,555.00 from the
period of 2008. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Department FY 2007-2008 annual budget by
decreasing $111,315.00 in funds due to a realignment of funds from the Texas
Department of State Health Services, for a total amount awarded of $181,622.00 which
includes an estimated Program Income of $22,814.00 for the prenatal services
provided by the Child Health ( 2007, through Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain:
0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: City Council 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager
to accept a National Network of Libraries of
Medicine South Central Region (NN/LM Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget by
appropriating said funds. This is a
cost- reimbursement
award. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Rendon Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: City Council 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager
to accept the 21st Century Innovation-Library
Technology Grant from the amount of $5,000.00 and amending the
City of Annual Budget. Funds will be used to purchase four (4)
computers to create an e-mail kiosk for the
Main Library. Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Cm. Rendon Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Introduction Ordinance: City Council 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Article IX
[Swimming Pools] of Chapter 15 Section 144 Number 19
changing the amount of liability insurance from $1,000,000.00 to $500,000.00 and to
increment said $500,000.00 annually by $250,000.00 until amount of insurance is
no less than $1,000,000.00. Motion to open the public hearing. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garza For: 6 Against: 1 Abstain:
0 Cm.
Garcia Introduction Ordinance: City Council VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 9.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the
Boys and Girls Club of property (as depicted in the lease
agreement in Exhibit “A”), A 44,609 square foot parcel, more or less, out of City of Pages 520 thru 530, Official Public
Records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 22, Abstract 277, in the for a term of
forty (40) years.
Introductory Ordinance: City Council 10. Closing as a public easement that section
of the 1900 block of Maher and Thomas Avenues as per the
Laredo Webb County Plat records situated in
the City of providing for
an effective date. Introductory Ordinance: City Council 11. Authorizing the City Manager to grant
License Agreement by and between The City of in the 1. Term of the extension shall be for five (5)
years commencing at 1, 2008 and terminating at $20,000.00 and will increase
by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place.
In addition to the duct fee, Licensee shall pay a six dollar ($6.00) linear foot
right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year. Introductory Ordinance: City Council 12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Amendment to the Lease Agreement approved on as Lessor,
and The Laredo National Bank, as Lessee, for the approximate 5,632 square feet constituting Laredo National Bank to Compass Bank,
an Section 1.03, Option to Extend,
allowing Lessor and/or Lessee to have the right to terminate the Lease Agreement at any
time with or without cause, and without any penalty, upon ninety (90) days prior
written notice from the party terminating to the other, and amends Section 1.06, Rent
Adjustments Based on Appraisals, wherein Lessor and
Lessee agree that the monthly rent shall be $1,860.00 commencing on July 1, 2006, and that such rent be
adjusted according to changes in the Consumer Price Index provided for in Section 1.05,
Rental Escalation, on thereafter. All other terms and conditions of the lease
remain unchanged and in effect; providing for
an effective date. Introductory Ordinance: City Council IX. FINAL Motion to waive the final reading of
Ordinances 2008-O-085, 2008-O-086, 2008-O-087, 2008-O-088, 2008-O-089,
2008-O-090, and 2008-O-091. Moved: Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 13. 2008-O-085
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with
local little league
associations for the use of playing fields.
The valid public purpose agreement authorizes the use of
league fields at no fee for a term of three (3)
years. The purpose of this agreement
is for instituting baseball and softball programs at each
site for the benefit of the youth of Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O85. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-086 Accepting a contribution in the amount of
$2,000.00 from the State Farm’s Child Safety Day Clinic Program
for the purchase of child safety seats and to amend the Fiscal Year
2007-2008 General Fund Police Budget for said amount in order to
provide child safety inspections and replace any that
are unsafe. The Laredo Police
Department will conduct a child safety seat inspection event that
will take place on Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O86. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-087 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a
$10,050,231.00 grant and a $915,000.00 loan for a total of
$10,965,231.00 from the Texas Water Development Board Economically Distressed
Areas Program and amending the City of Colonias Fund 451 in the amount of
$10,965,231.00 in the form of a grant and loan for the design, construction and
installation of water and sewer improvements for the colonias
on Road Area (Los Minerales,
Los Minerales Annex, Antonio Santos and Peñitas West)
in Water Development Board on $27,736,151.00. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O87. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-088 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Scheduled Airline Operating Agreement and d/b/a/
Continental Express for exclusive and non-exclusive joint use space located at the purpose of
conducting commercial air transportation services. The term of the agreement is for three (3) years
effective ending on this agreement may be terminated by
either party without cause on not less than ninety (90) days’ written notice
from the party terminating to the other. The monthly rent is $2.50 per enplaned
revenue passenger for the first 20,000 enplaned revenue passengers,
$2.25 per enplaned revenue passenger for the next 10,000 enplaned
revenue passengers, $2.00 per enplaned revenue passenger for next
10,000 enplaned revenue passengers and $1.75 per enplaned revenue passenger
for 40,001+ enplaned revenue passengers. The airline’s landing fee obligation shall
be $0.75 per thousand pounds Maximum Certificated
Gross Landing Weight of the airline’s
aircraft; providing for an effective date.
(As amended) Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O88. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-089 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Scheduled Airline Operating Agreement and Inc., for exclusive and non-exclusive
joint use space located at the commercial air
transportation services. The term of
the agreement is for three (3) years effective 2010. However, it is agreed by the
Parties that this agreement may be terminated by either party without cause
on not less than ninety (90) days’ written notice
from the party terminating to the other.
The monthly rent is $2.50 per enplaned revenue passenger for
the first 20,000 enplaned revenue passengers, $2.25 per enplaned
revenue passenger for the next 10,000 enplaned revenue passengers, $2.00
per enplaned revenue passenger for next 10,000 enplaned
revenue passengers and $1.75 per enplaned revenue
passenger for 40,001+ enplaned revenue passengers. The airline’s landing fee obligation
shall be $0.75 per thousand pounds Maximum Certificated Gross Landing Weight
of the airline’s aircraft; providing for an
effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O89. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-090 Authorizing the City Manager to execute
Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 2 to Lease No. GS-07B-15259 approved
by Ordinance No. 2002-O- 325 dated 112 dated approximately 1,313 square feet
constituting office space occupied by the Transportation Security Administration
located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the No. 2 extends the lease term of one (1)
year until revises the
monthly rent amount to $3,939.00. All
other terms and conditions of lease remain unchanged and
in effect; providing for an effective date. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O90. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-091 Ratification of the City Manager’s
execution of all necessary documents granting an easement and right-of-way to for the installation of electrical
facilities to serve the City of Department building located at right-of-way being situated in the south
one-half of block number 338 and the south one-half of block 339, Eastern
Division, City of County, for an effective
date. Execution of said easement was
necessary due to project
timeline. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-O91. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS 14. 2008-R-034
Accepting the donation of one (1) utility easement from Rodolfo Morin and Guadalupe Garcia Morin for the Acquisition Project, this being a 0.1020
acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Volume 5, Page 19, Map records, metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-R-034. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 15. 2008-R-038
Expressing the City of USA® 2008, who competed for and won the
Miss USA® competition on audience at the Planet Hollywood Resort
& Casino in and millions of
viewers on NBC. dedicated and hard working Miss Stewart
as an ambassador for the community, because she has competed in
the Miss Texas USA® pageant since it was
first hosted by the Crystle Stewart
will be competing for the Miss Universe® title in Nha
Trang, “the glamorous live event, featuring some
of the world's most beautiful women, will air from the Telemundo Motion to approve Resolution 2008-R-038. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 16. 2008-R-039
Confirming the appointment/reappointment for a member of the Fire Fighters’ & Police Officers’ Civil
Service Commission of the City of Motion to table. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garza For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. 2008-R-040
Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of $1,646,891.02 from the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG-08).
Operation Stonegarden
will provide funding to enhance cooperation and coordination between law enforcement
agencies in a joint mission to secure the fringe benefits. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-R-040. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 18. 2008-R-041
Accepting a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Department of Transportation for
enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the Click it or Ticket
Campaign. This grant is for overtime, salaries, including fringe
benefits, and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-R-041. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. 2008-R-042
The City of County and festival to celebrate the founding days
of 1755 and Motion to approve Resolution 2008-R-042. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. MOTIONS 20. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
five (5) year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of effective issues and
contract language clarifications. However, of significance is that upon approval of this contract, all police
officers will now be subject to the City of Drug and Alcohol Policy to include
random testing for safety sensitive positions. The contract represents a 4% salary
increase over the five (5) year period for all ranks through
Captain effective October 1st over the five (5) year period. The cost
for the first year is
estimated at $1,418,421.00. Funding is available in the General Fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. Consideration to award a billing services
contract with Intermedix Technologies, Inc., term of the proposed contract shall be
for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for one
(1) additional three (3) year term. Cm. Garcia requested to
table this item. Motion to reject all bids and start
the process over. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second:
Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22. Authorizing the award of a contract in the
amount of $71,400.00 to Wilbur Smith Associates for the development of a
2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan ( Organization (MPO) account using
Federal Planning Grant (PL112) funds. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. Consideration to authorize the purchase of
public safety answering (PSAP) equipment from Embarq,
Inc., through the (HGAC) contract in the total amount of
$177,761.48. The equipment will be
used as a live training
facility for the region’s Regional Fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 24. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
contract FY08-069 for the 2008 Miss Section 2.1-Hotel
Group I-Contestant Group, to the Section 2.2-Hotel
Group II-TV Production Staff to the SpringHill
Suites in the estimated amount of $13,100.00. Section 2.3 Hotel
Group Section 2.4 Hotel
Group IV- Section 2.5 Hotel
Group V-TV Crew & Cadets to the Americana Inn in the estimated amount of $6,600.00. Total estimated
housing cost is $94,000.00 an increase of
approximately $10,900.00/13% over 2007. Funding is available
in the Laredo Convention &Visitors Bureau Budget. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. Approval for students from the for youth advancement through
innovative and cross-cultural educational programs with our worldwide sister cities;
provides an excellent opportunity for promoting the
City of available in
the declares that
a valid public purpose will be served by this expenditure. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 26. Awarding a construction contract to Price
Construction, Ltd., amount of
$3,505,167.00 for the Chacon Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phase II. The project consists of approximately 2
miles of sewer line ranging in size from 8” to 30” pipe,
manholes, storm water pollution prevention and incidentals. Funding is available in the 1998-A
Sewer Bond issue. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. Consideration for approval of amendment #1
to Crane for
additional seven (7) 19,000 linear feet) from the South
Laredo Elevated Storage Tank to provide potable water to
Colonias within South Highway 359. The
final contract amount is $184,446.00. Funding is available in the Colonias
Project fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 28. Consideration for acceptance of change
order #1 to Landmark Structures I, LP to furnish
and install the water mixing system and flow meter with communication an increase in the amount of $68,889.00;
and deleting fencing and concrete paving, a deduction of $13,300.00 as well as the
addition of 21 days to completion for the Cuatro Vientos 2.0 Million Gallon Elevated
Storage Tank Project. Funding for change order #1 in the amount of $55,589.00 is in
the Waterworks Construction Fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia
Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 29. Consideration for approval of amendment #7
to a contract with Foster streets
within Pueblo Nuevo - Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Improvements Project. The total
contract amount is $546,473.00 and is subject to the approval of
the TWDB. Funding is available in the Colonias Project Fund. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 30. Authorizing the City Manager to provide
final project completion and release of retainage in
the amount of $36,221.70 to System Controls & Instrumentation for the completion of
the Water Systems SCADA Improvements Project.
Funding is available in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. Consideration to award a contract to exceed $330,500.00 for the design,
construction and installation of 19
throughout
various park areas in Improvement Fund, Lamar Bruni Vergara Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 32. Consideration to award a contract for a
Tennis Professional, in an amount of $60,000.00 for a twenty-four (24)
month period, with Raul Miguel Ramos, individually and D.B.A. Tennis
Professional, to provide professional tennis lessons at the division. Christina Treviño, on
behalf of Doctor Alfredo Treviño, thanked the Council for the refurbishment
of the Market Tennis Courts. She
commented that this is the only city court that is United States Tennis Association qualified. She
recommended that Council
approve the raise for Raul Miguel Ramos.
Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a agreement with Laredo Morning Times, ( including design, publication and
distribution of the approved product; and granting development
of this project, at no cost to the city. The Parks Advisory Committee has recommended
approval for this contract. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
3 an increase of $11,205.00 to the professional service contract with
TEDSI Infrastructure Group, portion of the Alexander Subdivision
due to a sidewalk enhancement from 6 feet to 8 feet, and to
address storm drainage pipe conflicts.
Funding is available in the 2006 Certificate of Obligations. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
3 an increase of $160,000.00 to the professional services contract with Architectura SA, Inc., Clinical/Laboratory Expansion and
Renovation for the City of Department to finish the design of
phase II for the dental and primary care clinics. Current engineering contract amount is
$542,792.00. Funding is available in
the UTHSC-SA Dental Clinic
Construction. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36. Consideration for approval to award a
construction contract to the lowest bidder SER Construction Partners, Ltd., Calton Road Reconstruction from IH-35
Right-of-Way to approximately 700 of available in the Transit 2004
Certificate of Obligation Bond Proceeds Project #TRCALT. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 37. Consideration for approval of amendment no.
4 an increase of $28,715.00 to the professional services contract with
Juarez the 2007 CO Piedra
Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 38. Consideration for approval to award a
professional services contract to TBG Partners, project to include the development of
a master plan, a conceptual design, associated with costs and to describe the project
area and the scope of work for the months. Funding is available in the 2007
Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 39. Authorizing the City Manager to award a
professional services contract (FY08-014) to Martinez Pharmacy in the amount not to
exceed $120,000.00 to provide pharmaceutical services to clients of the HIV/AIDS
Programs of the City of Laredo for the
period beginning the State
Grants HIV/Ryan White and HIV/Health and Social Services. Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 40. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for contract FY07-090 to the low bidder, Eggemeyer
Land Clearing, LLC, $124,500.00 for the grinding of wood
waste material (brush, branches, pallets, etc.) at the processed on
an annual basis. Funding is available
in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 41. Consideration to amend contract FY07-096
currently awarded to Double R Construction, Department by increasing the contract
amount by $68,750.00 to a new contract amount of
$343,750.00. Due to an increase in the repair of streets damaged by water
line repairs, the proposed amendment would
increase the current contract in order to provide
funding for the remainder of the contract term. Funding is available in
the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 42. Consideration to award contract number
FY08-067 to the following bidders: a. Double R Construction, Construction, $795,000.00 for asphalt
repairs-waterline replacement projects. b. F & F Construction, as the secondary contract, in the
estimated amount of $242,750.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks,
driveways, and curbs. All work will be performed on an as
needed basis for repairs required due to utility repairs. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer
Fund budgets.
Motion to approve. Moved:
Cm. Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 43. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for one (1) additional year for contract number FY07-098 awarded to J.R.
Landscaping Enterprises, estimated annual amount of $75,000.00
for lawn and landscaping repairs caused by utility
repairs. The contract is based on fixed hourly rates for a two (2) man crew
and when needed a
licensed irrigator; plus any landscaping materials. Funding is available in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 44. Consideration to amend the purchase order
issued to Godwin Pumps of America Inc, $15,870.00 for two (2) additional
months of rental of a 12” service pump.
The pump is currently being utilized as a booster
station while the manhole at Canal Street is being repaired. Due to the complex nature of this repair,
the continuous rental of
this pump is essential to the completion of this project. Funding is available in the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 45. Consideration to exercise the renewal
option for contract number FY07-067 awarded to Test America Laboratories, $100,000.00, for providing laboratory
analytical services for water and wastewater samples in accordance to Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) approved standard methods.
Funding is available in the Control Division. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 46. Consideration to award contract number
FY08-065 to Texas Truck & Trailer, Austin, trailers for
the Revenue Bond. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 47. Consideration to award annual supply
contract FY08-073 to the following low bidders: 1. Clark Hardware, 2. HD Supply Inc., for the
purchase of plumbing supplies for city maintenance and repair projects.
This is an annual contract and all items
will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the
year and for various city departments. This contract may be extended for an
additional year upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the Parks and Leisure, Corporation and Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 48. Consideration to authorize the purchase of: a) two (2) 2008 Ford
Ranger Supercab service trucks in the amount of
$24,680.00 b) four (4) 2008 Ford
F550 Crewcab utility trucks in the amount of
$149,856.00 from Planet Ford 6, through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program’s contract pricing.
These trucks will be assigned to the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0: 49. Consideration to award supply contract
number FY08-052 to the following bidders:, a. Section A, C, D, E, F, H to HD Supply
Waterworks, San Antonio, TX in the estimated amount
of $405,640.17. b. Section B to Ferguson Waterworks, $132,131.10. c. Section G to Act Pipe & Supply, $154,136.00.
for the purchase of
mechanical joint fittings, valve boxes and pipe tubing for the available in
the Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS 50. A. Request
by Mayor
1. Discussion with possible action regarding
an action plan to decrease the number of stolen cars
in our city. Gilberto Navarro, Interim Police Chief, made
the following report:
2. Status report on the traffic light at the Robert Murillo, Traffic Department Manager,
reported that they have all the materials and the Texas Department of
Transportation has given them authorization to install the light with the
condition that before the light is activated they have to have the traffic
volumes as projected to warrant the signal.
He mentioned that the only issue right now is the funding for the
actual installation which is $55,000. 3. Discussion with possible action on the
installation of a traffic light at the intersection of
Baldamar Garcia Jr., President
of JSJ Estates Home Owners Association, is concerned about the intersection where
one enters and exits the subdivision.
He mentioned that nine days ago he ran into Mayor Salinas and reminded
him of the traffic situation. He
commented that six days ago he made an appointment to formally speak with
Mayor Salinas and three days later there were barriers and traffic control at
the intersection. He stated that in
keeping with the “Cinco de Mayo” celebration he would like to celebrate the
intersection by thanking the Mayor and City Council. He stated that the Mayor and City Council
are very responsive and announced that on behalf of the 241 home and property
owners at JSJ Estates, he reiterated his thanks to the City Council. B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action on building
development and parking issues in the Fred Santos, President
of the Homeowners Association for that many of the residents
are located near the Village area where there are numerous bars that are
taking over the neighborhood. He
listed the following problems they have late at night from patrons of the
bars: loitering, mischievous behavior, screaming, shouting, occasional
shootings, public urinations, vomiting, and excessive horn blowing. He mentioned that they oppose a facility
that is going to be opened as a restaurant-bar and asked for the Council’s
support. Chuck Owen, a resident of the
Springfield/Village area, asked that zoning laws passed by the City be
enforced. He mentioned that he lives on Daniel Ryan, on behalf of the Village at Del
Mar Homeowners Association, showed the Council photos of broken beer bottles
in front yards and cars parked on the sidewalk. He stated that he was concerned about the
parking and asked for it to be a No Parking Tow-Away Zone. He emphasized that his neighborhood has
suffered tremendously and asked to have the zoning laws be enforced. Cm. Belmares stated that the parking issue can
be resolved by enforcing Village east of Erasmo Villarreal, Building
Department Director, stated that he did send an inspector to the
establishment and has made contact with the business. He mentioned that that business will bring
in the plans before they are given a permit to move forward. He added that they will be analyzing the
whole area in terms of the what type of
businesses exist, what the zoning activities are, and what the parking
capabilities are. Cm. Belmares inquired if the City Manager was
going to make sure that there are no further proliferations of those types of
establishments until the issues with parking, zoning, and the Texas Alcohol
and Beverage Commission are looked at. Erasmo Villarreal, Building
Department Director, stated that any requests that come in will be studied
very carefully before any permits are issued. Keith Selman, Planning and Zoning Director,
stated that there is some civil disobedience on the issue of the bars and
restaurants getting their liquor license.
He commented that some other issues discussed are outdoor patios that tend
to create a greater nuisance than indoor activity. He stated that one option
would be to prohibit some restaurants in specific zoning districts. Another option he stated is to prohibit
liquor sales at restaurant in certain zoning designations. He said that the key is if their alcohol
sales are in excess of food sales. Cm. Belmares stated that the issue of shared
parking by virtue of a lease requires that you have ownership in that
property. He stated that his greatest
concern is that parking is off-side. He
commented that there are establishments that are on the east of Village and
the owners have property on the west side of Village which is permissible
under the current ordinance. He
mentioned that this creates a safety issue when people are crossing a major thoroughfare
such as Cm. Belmares instructed staff to create a task
force that includes the Police Department, Fire Department, Health
Department, Planning and Zoning Department, and the Building Department, along
with the cooperation of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. He requested to have a zero tolerance crackdown
in that area to make sure that there is a hundred percent compliance from all
establishments in that area. 2. Presentation by Dr. Carlos Valle on Urban
Studies at possible
action. Item tabled at the request of Cm.
Belmares. 3. Presentation by Buxton Group regarding
Economic Development Tools, with possible
action. (Co-sponsored by Council
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Execute Program 4. Discussion with possible action on removing
(Chicane) median on Winrock Drive. Motion to approve remove and use discretionary
funds. Moved: Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares Second:
Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 C. Request by Council
Member Juan Ramirez 1. Status on the street lights on Zacate Creek
(on the left side), with possible action. Item postponed. 2. Discussion with possible action on
implementing the Conventions and Visitors Bureau recommendations regarding
upgrades of the and auditorium.
Item postponed. 3. Discussion with possible action on
installing sidewalks by using District VIII Discretionary Funds on the 1400 block of
San Eduardo (west side). Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XIII. STAFF REPORTS 51. A. Status
report regarding setting a priority for major capital improvements to include
the golf course, water park,
convention center and a baseball stadium, with possible action. Motion to postpone
this item for the Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 B.
Presentation by Tax Assessor Collector on the delinquent tax attorney
collections and request for direction on how to proceed
with the renewal of the next delinquent tax attorney
contract. Elizabeth Martinez, Tax Assessor Collector, reported that
the De Anda Law firm has been collecting the
delinquent taxes for more than twenty years. She mentioned that the last
contract was approved three years ago for a three year term and it expires in
September 2008. She commented that
they have been working very aggressively and closely with the delinquent tax
attorney. She stated that collections have been extremely well. She added that during the last four years they
have been averaging 39% of prior year collections, where as prior to that
period they were collecting on an average 30%; therefore there was an increase
by 9% as compared to prior years. She
said that in addition to prior year taxes, they assist in collecting the
paving assessments, demolition, hotel and motel and the numbers also reflect
a very good collection. Motion to go out for bids. Moved: Cm. Garcia . Second: Cm. Amaya For: 2 Against: 5 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garcia Cm.
Garza Cm. Amaya Cm. Landeck Cm.
Rendon Mayor
Pro-Tempore Tempore Belmares Cm.
Ramirez Motion to renew the contract with
De Anda Law Firm. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares For: 5 Against: Abstain: 0 Cm. Garza Cm. Garcia
Cm. Landeck Cm.
Amaya Cm. Rendon Mayor Pro-Tempore Belmares 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 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (A) to consult with attorney on
the pending eminent domain case of City of v. Luis
Montano, et. al. Cause No. 2006CVQ002207C3, in County Court Law at Law No. 2, Motion to table. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 53. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1)(A) to consult with attorney on the
pending case of Marigloria Gonzalez v. City of Motion to table. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 54. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with styled Jose A. Valdez, Jr. vs. Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., Motion to go into Executive Session
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with styled Jose A. Valdez, Jr. vs. Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares
Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session Mayor Salinas
announced that no formal action was taken. 55. Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the duties, evaluation
criteria and performance standards of the City Manager and return to
open session for possible action. Motion to go into Executive Session
pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to deliberate the duties,
evaluation criteria and performance standards of the City Manager and return to open
session for possible action. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session Mayor Salinas
announced that no formal action was taken. Motion to reaffirm the
terms of the City Manager’s contract to include a three percent increase in
salary.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garcia noted that he feels that
the City Manager has done an excellent job in moving the
City of Cm. Garza clarified that the agreement that is
in place are the employment terms and that what they are agreeing to
extend. He stated that they are
reaffirming. He added that the City
Manager requested that his pay raise be equal to the employees of the City of
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: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 56. Motion to approve the distribution of 5,000
free bus ride vouchers good on any of El Metro’s bus routes on American Public Transportation Association’s
National Dump the Pump Day. Motion to approve. Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. RECESS AS THE Motion to recess as the Laredo Mass
Transit Board and reconvene as the Laredo City Council and adjourn. Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 A-2008-S-03 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I. 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 1.
Request for Executive Session pursuant
to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with Legal Council
regarding ongoing litigation in the case styled (Co-sponsored by Mayor Pro-temp Gene Belmares and CM Johnny Amaya) Motion
to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071(1)(A) to consult with Legal Council regarding ongoing litigation in
the case styled Moved:
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 After Executive Session Mayor Salinas
announced that no formal action was taken. II.
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