CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-2001-R-16
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JUNE 25, 2001
5:30 P.M.
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
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meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact
Gustavo Guevara, City Secretary at (956) 791-7308 at least two working days
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible
parking spaces are located at City Hall, 1100 Victoria Ave.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of May
21, 2001 and May 23, 2001.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by
Council Member Alfredo Agredano of Juan Ramirez to the Vehicles for Hire Ad Hoc
Committee.
b. Appointment by
Council Member Johnny Amaya of Ruben Castillo to the Vehicles for Hire Ad Hoc
Committee.
c. Appointment by
Council Member Juan Ramirez of Juan Guerra to the Vehicles for Hire Ad Hoc
Committee.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 6, Block 1088, Western Division, located at 4402 Vidaurri Ave., from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District) and a Conditional
Use Permit for a restaurant (Kiosk).
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change and a Conditional Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION
OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 1088,
Western Division, located at 4402 Vidaurri Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District) and a Conditional Use Permit for
a restaurant (Kiosk); providing for publication and effective date.
2. Public hearing
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1,
Block 526, Western Division, located at 2002 Santa Rita Ave., from M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 526,
Western Division, located at 2002 Santa Rita Ave., from M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for
publication and effective date.
3. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 5, Block 927, Western Division, located at 3616 Santa Maria Ave., from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for an auto paint and body shop.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 927,
Western Division, located at 3616 Santa Maria Ave., from B-3 (Community
Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date.
4. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 2, Block 292, Eastern Division, located at 413 Clark Blvd., from B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended denial of the proposed B-3 zoning and recommended approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 292,
Eastern Division, located at 413 Clark Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and
effective date.
5. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Mims – Calton Gardens Addition, located at 219 W. Calton
Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8,
Block 1, Mims – Calton Gardens Addition, located at 219 W. Calton Rd., from B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date.
6. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1, Block 1, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit II, located at 3400 Del Mar
Blvd., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1,
Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit II, located at 3400 Del Mar Blvd., from R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
7. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
2.4347 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located at 3300 Del Mar
Blvd., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.4347 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located at 3300 Del Mar Blvd., from R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
8. Public
hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 9 and 10, Block 1079, Eastern Division, located at 1906 & 1908 Piedra
China St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 9 and 10,
Block 1079, Eastern Division, located at 1906 & 1908 Piedra China St., from
R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District);
providing for publication and effective date.
VIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
9.
A. Request by Council
Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action on the privatization of the Utilities Department.
2. Discussion and possible action on the alignment of Jacaman Road with Casa Verde Road.
3. Discussion and possible action on providing water and wastewater services to the residents of Casa Verde Subdivision.
B. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion on upgrading the Lumens around Ryan Elementary School and Market St. Tennis Courts, with possible action.
2. Discussion on ways to save taxpayer monies
associated with the 5th Bridge including the action taken last week,
with possible action. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Johnny Amaya)
3. Staff update on the Chacon Meadow Bridge
repairs.
C.
Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible action requesting a
cost estimate and preliminary schematic drawing for a widening of the entrance
located at Rancho Viejo Dr. and FM 1472.
2. Update on the results of the traffic
improvements study that includes stop signs, flashing beacons, etc. in District
VII, specifically on Lowry, Rancho Viejo, Eagle Pass and Lafayette St.
D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with possible action on the
improvements on St. Peters Plaza, requesting an extra light on northwest corner
of the plaza, jungle gym and also a basketball backboard.
2. Discussion and possible action on improvements
at the Civic Center pool, proposing a shade on the west side of the pool.
3. Status report on the rehabilitation of the
water fountain at Bruni Plaza.
4. Status report on the requested water park.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
10. 2001-O-125 Accepting a bequest by Sam H. Sullivan
(deceased) and amending the City of Laredo FY2000-2001 Annual Budget in the
amount of $26,408.46, providing for effective date. (City Council)
2001-O-126 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the
2000-2001 annual budget in the amount of $63,600.00 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 March 1, 2001
through May 31, 2001. The Governor’s
Office, Criminal Justice Division approved this adjustment on May 29,
2001. (City Council)
2001-O-127 Amending the City of Laredo’s 2000-2001
annual budget in the amount of $1,333,870.00 to fund the Laredo Multi-Agency
Narcotics Task Force. The Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division will be designating $998,115.00, the City
of Laredo will designate $299,769.00, the Webb County Constable’s Office will
designate $32,550.00 and the remaining $3,436.00 will be designated out of
opening fund balance. Funding will be
used to pay salaries, fringe benefits, direct operating expenses, and equipment
from June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.
(City Council)
2001-O-128 Amending
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Utilities, Section 31-16,
Definitions, by adding “Illegal Connection”, Section 31-133 by adding paragraph
(e) to establish a connection fee of $500.00 (Five Hundred dollars) for any
person attempting to establish an account for a property after an illegal
connection has been discovered and removed by the City at that same location;
and paragraph (f) written notification to City of an illegal connection;
providing for an effective date. (City
Council)
2001-O-129 Amending the FY 2000-2001 Annual Budget by transferring $8,000.00 from
General Fund to the Veterans Field Fund and appropriate revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $8,000.00 in the Veterans Field Fund to fund an
amendment to Section 3, Sub-Section A, Item IV of the contract between the City
of Laredo and Grupo Vision Empresarial, Nuevo Laredo, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican
corporation operating the Tecolotes de Los Dos Laredos of the professional
“Triple-A” Mexican Baseball League, and authorizing the City Manager to
implement said budget. (City Council)
2001-O-130 An ordinance closing as a public
easement that section of the 2900 block of South Buena Vista Avenue between
Norton and the East right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 83, situated in the
Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas; and providing for an
effective date. (City Council)
XI. RESOLUTIONS
11. 2001-R-073 A resolution authorizing the Fire Chief and the Police Chief to furnish to the
City Attorney any and all information from their personnel and internal affairs
files, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.089 (g).
XII.
MOTION
12. Consideration to authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with Competitive Government Strategies in the amount of
$40,000.00 for Phase II of the Utilities Department privatization to present an
evaluation matrix, conduct site tours and reference checks, and resolve
internal City issues. Funding is
available in water and sewer reserves.
13. Consideration to approve the Project Plaque
for the Fire Station No. 12 located at Bob Bullock Loop in the vicinity of
TAMIU.
14. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to
grant a public fireworks display at the Laredo Country Club on July 4, 2001 at
9:15 p.m. for Atlas Enterprises, Incorporated.
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into
executive session at any time during this public meeting, when it deems it
necessary to consult privately with its attorney about any item upon this
agenda, pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071(2) of the Texas
Government Code.
XVI. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT
BOARD
15. Consideration to authorize the City Manager
to give Notice of Intent to apply for the FY 2002 Federal Apportionment. The estimated amount for FY 2002 is
$3,500,000.00.
16.
Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve and
execute the Texas Department of Transportation granted to the City of Laredo a
Vehicle Capital Replacement (VCR) Grant #VCR0103 (22) in the maximum payable
amount of $1,054,000.00. The 20% match
for this grant consists of $40,000.00 cash (Transit Sales Tax) and $224,500.00
in Toll Credits. The total amount
available for purchases is $1,094,000.00.
XVII. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY WATER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION
17. 2001-RW-001 A resolution appointing the Officers of the
Laredo City Water Local Government Corporation “Corporation” as authorized by
Article III of the Bylaws of the Corporation.
18. Consideration to authorize the President
of the Laredo City Water Local Government Corporation “Corporation” to publish
the Request for Proposals for development of the Secondary Water Supply System
Project.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.