CITY OF LAREDO
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
M97-R-34 SEPTEMBER 29, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr. called the meeting to
order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr. led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
IN ATTENDANCE:
SAUL N. RAMIREZ, JR., MAYOR
JOSE R. PEREZ, JR., COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT I
ALFONSO I. "PONCHO" CASSO, " , DISTRICT II
LOUIS H. BRUNI, " , DISTRICT III
CECILIA MAY MORENO, " , DISTRICT IV
ELISEO VALDEZ, " , DISTRICT V
JOE A. GUERRA, " , DISTRICT VI
MARIO G. ALVARADO, " , DISTRICT VII
CONSUELO "CHELO" MONTALVO, " , DISTRICT VIII
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., CITY SECRETARY
FLORENCIO PENA, III, CITY MANAGER
JAIME L. FLORES, CITY ATTORNEY
ABSENCES:
Motion to excuse Cm. Casso.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of August 18, 1997
City Council Meeting of August 25, 1997
City Council Meeting of September 2, 1997
City Council Meeting of September 8, 1997
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to waive the regular order of business and move up items XI-
A(1) and #35.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 92-O-113 known
as the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company ("Telephone Company")
franchise ordinance by amending Section 4 to extend the franchise term
for a period of six months from the date of expiration of September
30, 1997 until March 31, 1998 to ensure that the telephone company
continues to provide telephone service in the City pending the grant
of a new franchise.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
associated with a public sale to convey the "Surface Only" of a 3.0183
acre tract of non-aeronautical use land (approximately 131,480 square
feet) being a part of Block No. 21-Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport
and located at the Laredo International Airport, together with
improvements located thereon and subject to that lease agreement as
amended between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and Pacific Southwest
Bank, as Lessee, and being more particularly described by metes and
bounds to Commerce Bank for the purchase price of $1,492,000.00. Said
tract of land is located at the 2100 Block of Saunders Street. (NOTE:
Action must first be initiated in item #11 prior to action being taken
on this one.)
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VI. FINAL READINGS
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinances #97-O-231, #97-O-232,
#97-O-233, and #97-O-234.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. 97-O-231 Ordinance approving the 1997 ad valorem tax rate for fiscal
year 1997-1998, and to provide for the levy and collection
of general and special ad valorem taxes for the City of
Laredo, and providing for the levy and collection of
alcoholic beverage taxes in accordance with the Laws of the
State of Texas.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-231.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 5 Against: 2 Abstain: 0
Cm. Perez Cm. Bruni
Cw. Moreno Cm. Guerra
Cm. Valdez
Cm. Alvarado
Cw. Montalvo
6. 97-O-232 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
with A.P.I. for the use of Veterans Field to conduct and
promote a boxing event.
1. Lease term is for two nights commencing on October 3,
1997 and ending on October 4, 1997; 2. Total rent shall
be $2,000.00.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-232.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 97-O-233 Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Laredo, entitled Pay
Administration by suspending Sections 2-87.7, Paragraph (d),
numbers one through seven, for Fiscal Year 1997-1998, and
adding a new Number Fifteen to Section 2-87.7, Paragraph (d)
by adopting a revised pay schedule with effective dates of
implementation of October 1, 1997, April 1, 1998, and
September 30, 1998.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-233.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 97-O-234 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 1996-97 budget by
transferring $225,000.00 from General Fund to Capital
Improvement Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to amend
budget for proposed FY 97-98 projects that can be funded
through current fiscal year and as line-item savings
materialize. (As Amended)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-234.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. RESOLUTIONS
9. 97-R-108 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant
to the COPS Ahead grant from the United States Department of
Justice in the amount of $750,000.00, with the City
designating $407,650.00, in matching funds for a total of
$1,157,650.00, for a three year funding of the "Universal
Hiring" Program beginning August 1, 1997 through July 31,
2000.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-108.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. 97-R-110 Appointing Mr. Erasmo A Villarreal to the Board of Directors
of the Laredo Housing Finance Corporation.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-110.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VIII. MOTIONS
11. Authorizing competitive bid award to Sole Bidder meeting bid
specifications Commerce Bank for the sale, in the amount of
$1,492,000.00, of the "Surface Only" of a 3.0183 acre tract of non-
aeronatical use land (approximately 131,480 square feet) being a part
of Block No. 21 - Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport and located at
the Laredo International Airport, together with improvements located
thereon and subject to that lease agreement as amended between the
City of Laredo, as Lessor and Pacific Southwest Bank, as Lessee, and
being more particularly described by metes and bounds. Said tract of
land is located at the 2100 Block of Saunders Street.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Approve the bid specifications for the proposed public sale of one
approximate 3.0004 acre tract of Airport Fund non-aeronautical use
land located at the Laredo International Airport and authorizing the
City Manager to re-bid the subject 3.0004 acre tract by itself. The
subject property is bounded by Saunders Hwy. 59 on the south, Pacific
Southwest Regional Medical Center Hospital to the west. The appraised
and minimum value acceptable to the City for the subject tract is
$918,000.00.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. Authorization to advertise for Requests for Proposals from interested
parties to operate and manage concessions at the new airport passenger
terminal of the Laredo International Airport. Concessions consist of
car rental, gift shop,
restaurant, duty free store, advertising displays, and automated
teller machine.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. Award of contracts to the LOW BIDDERS MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, a)
Micron Electronics, Inc., Nampa, ID, in the amount of $22,747.20, for
the purchase of eleven personal computers for various City
Departments,
b) Larry A. Norton Company, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $7,308.00,
for the purchase of six computer terminals, and c) Omni Computers,
Austin, Texas, in the amount of $6,190.00, for the purchase of two
notebook computers. All vendors are State of Texas -Qualified
Information System Vendors and will be delivered within 30 days.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, H.E.S.T. Fitness Products, San
Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $32,428.00, for the purchase of
exercise equipment for the four recreation centers. The equipment
consist of climbers, crosstrainers and stationary bikes. A total of
two bids were received for this purchase. Funding is available in the
Recreation Department's capital outlay budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, C.E.D. Electrical Distributors,
Inc., in the amount of $55,837.30, for the purchase of commercial tree
lights and bulbs. These lights will be installed on trees within the
downtown central business district. A total of two bids were received
for this purchase. Funding for these lights is available from CDBG
funds. Delivery of all items ordered is expected within thirty days.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Jones Environmental Drilling,
Inc. Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $15,320.04 for
Installation/Construction of four (4) Groundwater Monitoring Wells at
the City's Municipal Landfill in compliance with Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Chapter 330 Subchapter I
(Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring) and Subchapter J (Closure).
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Award of an engineering contract to Rust Lichliter/Jameson, Houston,
Texas, for an amount not to exceed $165,470.00 to provide professional
engineering services for Cells 9 and 10 at the City of Laredo Landfill
to include design, permit modification, preparation of construction
plans and specifications with cost estimates, construction quality
assurance, and GCLER/FMLER Reports as required for compliance with the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Subtitle D
Requirements of 30 TAC 330 Municipal Solid Waste Regulations. Funding
is available in the Landfill Improvements Other Than Building.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Award of an engineering contract to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $149,337.00 to provide
consulting services to design, preparation of plans and specifications
with cost estimates and construction quality assurance for Cells 11
and 12 at the City of Laredo Landfill locate at U.S. Natural Resource
Conservation Commission's Subtitle D Requirements of 30 TAC 330
Municipal Solid Waste Regulations. Funding is available in the
Landfill Improvements Other Than Buildings Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Award of an surveying contract to Howland Surveying Company, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $22,550.00 to provide
boundary and topographic surveying, construction staking, and
certification of the subgrade, HDPE panel layout with seams and
repairs and the two-foot protective cover for Cells 11 and 12 at the
City of Laredo Landfill located at U.S. Highway 359. These services
provide support for the engineering design, construction plans and
specifications, construction quality assurance, and GCLER/FMLER
Reports as required for compliance with Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission's (TNRCC) Subtitle D Requirements of 30 TAC
330 Municipal Solid Waste Regulations. Funding is available in the
Landfill Improvements Other Than Buildings Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
21. Presentation regarding a staff recommendation on the request by
Candelario Viera for a third injury leave extension, with possible
action. Staff recommends that Mr. Viera first utilize his accrued
sick leave and annual leave prior to the City Council considering a
third injury leave extension.
Florencio Pe¤a, Interim City Manager, recommended that
Mr. Viera utilize his accumulated sick leave days for the balance of
his rehabilitation or until it is determined whether Mr. Viera will be
able to return to work. He also added that Mr. Viera explore the
possibility of disability retirement should his treating doctor
indicates he will be unable to return to his original job.
Gilbert Sanchez, Risk Manager, stated that Mr. Viera has been granted
2-1/2 years of paid injury to date and that he 143 days of accumulated
sick leave and 73 days of accumulated annual leave currently.
Motion to allow Mr. Viera to use 15 days out of the 143 sick leave and
53 days of the 143 annual leave for a total of 68 days.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration of a request by the Laredo Independent School District
(LISD) to participate in the design and construction of a project to
address the traffic circulation and drop-off area concerns at Farias
Elementary School. LISD has agreed to pay 50% of the cost of the
design to be prepared by Traffic Engineers, Inc., as well as the
construction of this project and has appropriated $67,000.00, for this
project. The City currently has enough funds to share in the cost of
the design ($2,850.00) of this project.
Cm. Bruni stated that in the future schools should plan for drop off
designations before the city approves any plans.
Motion to instruct staff to meet with LISD Superintendent, principles,
and board to have a dialogue and pursue issues and come up with a
master plan to resolve these type of problems.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Presentation regarding the Gallagher Street Improvements Project to
include 3 blocks of paved road with water and sewer improvements
between Hillside Road and Calton Road in support of the Gallagher
Gardens Low Income Housing Project which consists of 56 multi-family
housing units to be constructed by the METRO Affordable Housing
Corporation.
Cindy Collazo, CD Director, reported that the cost estimate is
$288,746 of which only $110,000 is available and suggested that it be
done in two phases.
Florencio Pe¤a, Interim City Manager, reported that we still don't
have the right-of-ways because staff has experienced difficulty in
obtaining it through donation. He suggested
that in order to expedite the project that staff is proposing a 20 ft.
wide pavement section and water and sanitary sewer improvements.
Motion to instruct staff to proceed with looking at various options
for funding the remainder of the project and/or phasing the
construction of this project over a couple of fiscal years to be able
to fund it accordingly.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
24. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.
1. Recognizing Mr. Carlos Garza for his hard work and dedication while
serving on the Laredo Convention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Board.
Mayor Ramirez recognized Mr. Carlos Garza for his hard work and
dedication while serving on the Laredo Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Advisory Board.
B. Requests by Mayor Pro Tem Jose R. Perez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible directing staff to develop an ordinance which
will limit the number of discussion items that may be placed on a City
Council Meeting by each Councilmember to three.
Motion to approve with an amendment that the limit of items be four
instead of three.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action regarding directing staff to seek
formal bids for the construction of a sidewalk around Newman
Elementary School.
Cm. Bruni stated that the school has already received $15,500 from a
private source, he will try to see how much more he can get from the
private sector, and that the city should come up with the balance.
Motion to instruct staff to go out for formal bids.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
D. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible action regarding directing staff to work with
the Laredo Independent School District to develop a traffic plan to
help the flow of traffic around Alma Pierce Elementary School.
Cm. Valdez stated that this item has been taken care off already by staff.
staff.
2. Status report on the moving of the fences in El Chaparral and the
Retama I area.
Cindy Collazo, CD Director, reported that there are 18 property owners
of which 16 have signed up and 2 refused. The adjacent property
owners have agreed to take that over so they are just developing that
form, their plan is to bring it to council at the first meeting in
October. After that they will move onto the Retama area.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding a large number of
constituents who have received high utility bills over the past month.
Directing staff to review billing methodology and to develop a plan to
address these situations.
Cm. Valdez questioned what will be done with the consumer that
consumes less than 4,000 gallons, will they receive some sort of a
credit?
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, stated there is no credit, the
minimum number of gallons is 4,000. Anything between 0 and 4,000 will
cost the minimum which is in the order of $28.00 plus garbage,
mandates and any other charges. The only option is if they reduce the
minimum, it will change the composition of the revenues and it would
need to be studied. He presented a temperature vs. production
analysis of the 1997 summer showing 45% more in June than April in
water usage. The usage went from 27 million gallons per day in June
to 36 million gallons in August. He also reported that the accuracy
in meter reading was 85% in June, 94% in July, and 97% in August. He
stated we need to improve in our customer maintenance via the meter
maintenance. He suggested that we do an allocation throughout this
coming budget if they can identify the money to hire a force to help
us maintain the meters. There are 40,000 meters by the time they
finish there will be about 42,000 meters or 44,000 customers if we
consider apartments, etc.
He suggested that in order to do this they need about 400 employee
days in other words if he has 10 employees they would have do 100
meter each a day each for 40 days. Doing it with our own people would
probably cost about $50,000-$60,000, they would be doing this on top
of the work they have and do it on weekends. They started two
weekends ago but have had to pay overtime. If we do this with an
outside firm maybe we can do this for $20,000-$30,000.
His second alternative is to clean the meters once and appeal to our
customers to help us maintain the meters that will be in their benefit
that their meters will always be correct.
Cm. Valdez wants that an incentive be consider for people using less
than the minimum, that the elderly and retired be considered, those
that have a fixed income.
Mr. Roman stated the only thing we have for the elderly is
a waiver of the $100.00 deposit instead it is $30.00 for them.
Cm. Alvarado stated that follow-up from staff should be made on calls,
added that some type of a policy needs to be put in place on
complaints.
Cm. Valdez suggested that staff look at below poverty income to
explore the idea and come up with a formula.
Motion to instruct staff to look at a barebone fixed minimum rate
fixed that we can charge persons over 65 that are within guidelines
such as the ones used in Community Development, whereas they are the
main providers of income of that household, make income the driving
factor as to whether they can be allowed the exemption or not. That
staff see if it is something feasible and that we can do to be able to
make another billing category of customer that the definition of that
customer would be a consumer over 65 that has "x" amount maximum
combined income and that it has to be a household, etc. and bring back
to council with a minimum rate which would be what they would be
charged on a fixed bases.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
25. Public hearing concerning the application by Killam Oil Company,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
77.0961 acres, located on the Bob Bullock Loop south of T.A.M.I.U.,
from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 77.0961 acres, located on the Bob Bullock Loop south of
T.A.M.I.U., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). Providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Keith Selman, Planning Director, made the presentation.
Carlos Mejia, from Mejia Engineering Company, spoke in favor of the
zone change request due to the fact that they have complied with all
the requirements of P&Z.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Bruni
26. Public hearing concerning the application by Eduardo Castillo,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 6, Block 120, Eastern Division, located at 4119 Springfield
Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 6, Block 120, Eastern Division, located at 4119
Springfield Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Business District). Providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Valdez
27. Public hearing concerning the application by Miguel Angel Munoz,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 7, Block 1800, Eastern Division, located at 2920 Musser Street,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). This is an appeal from a recommendation to deny by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 7, Block 1800, Eastern Division, located at 2920 Musser
Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). Providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mrs. Rebecca Castillo spoke against the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and concur with P&Z to deny the
zone change request.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Public hearing concerning the application by Oscar Pe¤a, amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block
107, Eastern Division, located at 318 Ash Street from B-1 (Limited
Business District) to R-O (Residential/Office District). The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 11, Block 107, Eastern Division, located at 318 Ash
Street from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-O (Residential/Office
District). Providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cw. Moreno
29. Public hearing concerning the application by Viviana Frank, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 279,
Block 18, Del Mar Hills, Section 1, Area C, located at 219 Del Mar
Blvd., from R-2 (Multi-Family District) to R-O (Residential/Office
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 279, Block 18, Del Mar Hills, Section 1, Area C, located
at 219 Del Mar Blvd., from R-2 (Multi-Family District) to R-O
(Residential/Office District). Providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ms. Viviana Frank spoke in favor of the zone change without any
conditions.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance with a
conditional use for office and residential only and non-transferable
restriction.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
The second was withdrawn by Cm. Bruni and the motion died for lack of
another second.
Motion to close the public hearing, concur with P&Z and staff, and
introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Guerra
30. Public hearing concerning the application by Kay Carmona amending the
issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Mobile Home Park known as
Carmona's Mobile Home Park, on Blocks 2, 3, 15, and 18, out of the
Calton Gardens Subdivision, located
at 5000 Gallagher Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit and variance.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Mobile
Home Park known as Carmona's Mobile Home Park, on Blocks 2, 3, 15, and
18, out of the Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5000 Gallagher
Avenue. Providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Rafael Algundin, husband of Kay Carmona, spoke in favor of the
zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing, concur with P&Z and staff, and
introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Guerra
Mayor Ramirez left the meeting at this point, time: 8:20 p.m.
31. Public hearing concerning the application by Killam Investments, LTD.,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
2.6387 acres, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of
Killam Industrial Blvd., and FM1472, from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 2.6387 acres, located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Killam Industrial Blvd., and FM1472, from B-1 (Limited
Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Mayor
Protem Perez was not voting.
Jeff Brown, Investment Officer for Killam Investments, Ltd., spoke in
favor of the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Alvarado
32. Public hearing concerning the application by George Meyer, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1,
Block 1, Daniel Garza Plat, located at the intersection of Del Mar
Blvd., and Santa Maria Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Daniel Garza Plat, located at the
intersection of Del Mar Blvd., and Santa Maria Road, from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Alvarado
33. Public hearing concerning the application by Killam Investments, LTD.,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
1 acre, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Killam
Industrial Blvd., and FM 1472, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to
B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 1 acre, located on the southwest corner of the intersection
of Killam Industrial Blvd., and FM 1472, from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to B-3 (Community Business District). Providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Alvarado
34. Public hearing concerning the application by James P. Marchak and D.
Vic McDaniel, authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a
sexually oriented business, on Lot 9, Block 1, Tejas Industrial Park,
Unit V, located at 8703 San Lorenzo Drive. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a
sexually oriented business, on Lot 9, Block 1, Tejas Industrial Park,
Unit V, located at 8703 San Lorenzo Drive. Providing for publication
and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Motion died due to lack of a second.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny issuance of a special use
permit.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Cm. Bruni Cm. Alvarado Cw.
Moreno
Cm. Valdez
Cm. Guerra
Cw. Montalvo
35. Public hearing concerning the application by Northern Tours, Inc.,
Jerry Radcliff, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 176, Western Division,
located at 1005 San Bernardo Avenue, from CBD (Central Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). This is an appeal from
a recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 176, Western Division, located at
1005 San Bernardo Avenue, from CBD (Central Business District) to B-4
(Highway Commercial District). Providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Larry Dovalina, C&V Director, spoke against the zone change request
due to the traffic congestion problems getting worse if a bus line is
approved in that particular area, specially at peak times. He also
added that the evaluation is a concern since he has seen one bus get
stuck at its entrance.
Ron Whitehawk, representing Northern Tours, stated that the bus line
wants to stay close to the Central Business District and close to IH-
35. He said that the owners may be willing to minimize buses during
peak hours and that they have a driveway reconstruction permit
approved by the Engineering Department to solve the elevation problem.
Motion deny the zone change request.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to approve the request with a Conditional Use Permit as
prepared by staff and bring back to council for approval and
introduction with permit conditions.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Public hearing concerning the application by Pedro Villa, authorizing
the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar in the Old Mercado
Historic District, on Lot 2, Block 42, Western Division, located at
513 San Agustin Avenue. This is an appeal from a recommendation to
deny by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a bar
in the Old Mercado Historic District, on Lot 2, Block 42, Western
Division, located at 513 San Agustin Avenue. Providing for publication
and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Larry Dovalina, C&V Director, spoke against the zone change request.
The following persons spoke against the zone change request:
(1) - Elizabeth Gil
(2) - Rosa Hoffman
(3) - Martha Gonzalez from the Laredo Center for the Arts
(4) - Margarita Araiza from Webb County Heritage Foundation
(5) - Viviana Frank
Motion to close the public hearing and concur with P&Z to deny the
zone change request.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Public hearing concerning the application by Jorge Gutierrez, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots
1,2,3, 4,5,6,10,11, and 12, and the east 83.6 ft. of Lots 7,8, and 9,
Block 728, Western Division, located at 2402 Gonzalez Street, from M-1
(Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 1,2,3, 4,5,6,10,11, and 12, and the east 83.6 ft. of
Lots 7,8, and 9, Block 728, Western Division, located at 2402 Gonzalez
Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District). Providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cw. Montalvo
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Adjournment time: 8:40 P.M.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MINUTES CONTAINED IN PAGES 01 TO 23
ARE TRUE, COMPLETE, AND CORRECT PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 29, 1997. A CERTIFIED COPY IS ON FILE AT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY