CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-2000-R-33
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
DECEMBER 4,
2000
5:30 P.M.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
III.ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of
November 6, 2000 and November 15, 2000.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s 2000-2001 annual
budget in the amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo Multi-Agency Narcotics Task
Force. Funding is available from the
opening balance of the Narcotics Task Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay
overtime and benefits for the period of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001. The Governor’s Office Criminal Justice
Division approved this adjustment of September 18, 2000.
INTRODUCTION
OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City
of Laredo’s 2000-2001 annual budget in the amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo
Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force.
Funding is available from the opening balance of the Narcotics Task
Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay overtime and benefits for the period
of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001.
The Governor’s Office Criminal Justice Division approved this adjustment
of September 18, 2000.
2. Public hearing
concerning an application by Mr. Humberto Treviño, altering and extending the
boundary limits for the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1.971
acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
annexation with initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits for the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 1.971 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
3. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended against the proposed annexation.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing
District).
4. Public
hearing concerning an application by Hurd Urban Development, Ltd., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
5. Public
hearing concerning an application by Killam Development Corporation, altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943 acres as B-3
(General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation and against the
proposed initial zoning of M-1.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943 acres as B-3
(General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District).
6. Public
hearing concerning an application by Killam Industrial Development Partnership,
Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial
Tract, providing for the effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial Tract, providing for the
effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
7. Public
hearing concerning an application by Ramsa Properties, Inc., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District). The Planning
and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with
the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District).
8. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing District).
9. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34 as further described by metes and
bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory
of 5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract, providing for the effective
date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District).
10. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Project. The Texas Department of Health
has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning
February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002. (Approval of Resolution
2000-R-163 needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in
the amount of $94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) Project. The Texas
Department of Health has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the
period beginning February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002.
11. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project. The
Texas Department of Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the City of Laredo
for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. (Approval
of Resolution 2000-R-164 needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project. The Texas Department of
Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period
beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
12. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$31,480.00 in additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded
a $31,480.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning April 1, 2000
through March 31, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $31,480.00 in
additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded a $31,480.00 grant to
the City of Laredo for the period beginning April 1, 2000 through March 31,
2001.
13. Public
hearing amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances by establishing Article VII.,
On-Site Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and providing for
effective date and publication.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by
establishing Article VII., On-Site
Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and providing for effective date
and publication.
14. Public
hearing authorizing the decrease of the maximum commercial weight allowed to
cross International Bridges of the City of Laredo, without a permit, from
84,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs and increasing the bridge toll rate schedule for South
bound commercial over weights (anything over 80,000 lbs) and redefining the
different over weight categories, and implementing a penalty fee for South
bound over weights that arrive at the International Bridge of the City of
Laredo, without a permit, and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in
effect.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Decreasing
the maximum commercial weight allowed to cross International Bridges of the
City of Laredo, without a permit, from 84,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs and increasing
the bridge toll rate schedule for South bound commercial over weights (anything
over 80,000 lbs) and redefining the different over weight categories, and
implementing a penalty fee for South bound over weights that arrive at the
International Bridge of the City of Laredo, without a permit, and hereby
repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.
VIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
15.
A. Request by Mayor
Elizabeth G. Flores
1. Discussion with possible action on improving the phone system at
City Hall.
B.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Status report
on the construction of the Skate Park.
2. Discussion on
the use of “liquid string” and “snappers” at parades and directing staff to
draft an ordinance to its prohibition for introduction at the December 18th
City Council Meeting.
C. Request
by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on the
deterioration of Calton Road between McPherson Rd. and IH-35.
2.
Discussion with possible action on the
deterioration of Hillside Rd. between
Springfield Ave. and McPherson Rd.
3. Status update
of sidewalk improvements in District V, under design and construction with
possible action.
D.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra
1. Discussion
with possible action on ambulatory vendors out on the streets.
E.
Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on Union
Pacific Rail Crossings and abandoned tracks in District VII.
F. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible action on City Property by the west railroad tracks on
Zaragosa and Ventura.
2.
Discussion with possible action regarding a parking lot for
tour buses and tractor trailers at River Drive Mall.
3. Discussion
with possible action regarding railroad tracks not in use by Vidaurri St. and
Santa Rita St.
4. Discussion
with possible action on vacant units at Municipal Housing.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County for approximately 1,992 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 11 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September 30, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $2,200.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for effective date.
17. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head Start for approximately 300 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 21 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2000 and ending on August 31, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending August 31, 2002 and August 31, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $370.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
18. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head Start for approximately 480 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 26 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September 30, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $590.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
19. 2000-O-282 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,
Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2000-A, in the
principal amount of $1,600,000.00, for the purchase of automotive equipment,
trucks, fire engines, ambulances, sweeper, mowers, street equipment and
computers and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and authorizing
amendment to City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized
herein. (City Council)
2000-O-283
Authorizing the
issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2000, in the principal amount of $9,400,000.00 for paying
all or a portion of the City’s Contractual Obligations for the purpose of
constructing and equipping a new Municipal Court; constructing and improving
the City’s streets, to-wit: Shiloh widening, Santa Maria reconstruction,
Jacaman Road (through Airport property), Springfield/Calle del Norte; Cuatro
Vientos Road, Meadow at TxMex (traffic analysis, feasibility study, and
overpass design), McPherson widening, Springfield Avenue extension, Bartlett
from Hillside to Gale, and the acquisition, design and construction of Inner
City Park, and the payment of legal, fiscal, architectural and engineering fees
in connection with such projects and ordaining other matters relating to the
subject and authorizing amendment to City‘s Budget to appropriate such proceeds
for purposes authorized herein.
(City
Council)
2000-O-296 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the W1/2 of
Lot 5, Block 1394, Eastern Division, located at 2417 Kearney St., from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date. (Council Member Louis
H. Bruni)
2000-O-297 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 110.003 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Ejido Ave. and north of
Eistetter Rd. (Wormser Rd.), from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District); providing for publication and effective date. (City Council)
2000-O-298 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 56.4870 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located on the northwest corner of Bob
Bullock Lp. and Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-299
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning 28.916 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-300 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 8.084 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H.
Bruni)
2000-O-301 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 23.847 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4
(Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni) (As Amended)
2000-O-302 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 73.0759 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Bob Bullock Lp. and
south of Lakeview Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-303
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
a correctional facility on Lot 1, Block 1, Webb County Detention Center Plat,
located north of the City of Rio Bravo and west of Hwy. 83; providing for
publication and effective date. (City
Council) (As Amended)
2000-O-304 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 22.84 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Sinatra Parkway and west
of Bob Bullock Lp., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-305 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of
a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Day Care Center on Lot 5, Block 1693,
Eastern Division, located at 2820 Clark Blvd.; providing for publication and
effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (As Amended)
2000-O-306 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the