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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2004-R-018 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Thank you for your consideration. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL
CALL IV.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements Invitations Recognitions a.
Recognition of Wells Fargo Bank, Communiqués V.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES a. VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lot 7, Block 8, Santa Rita Subdivision, Unit XI, located at 302
Lope de V 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 34.4753 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A,” located south of Santander Drive and west of Cuenca
Drive, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area Residential District) to R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the
proposed zone change. 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 4.21 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A,” located south of Don Camilio Boulevard, from R-1A (Single-Family
Reduced Area Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended denial of the proposed zone change. 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 3.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A,” located west of Cuenca Drive, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced
Area Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing
for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lot 1, Block 339, Western Division, located at 1919 Garza Street,
from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change. 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning the north 92.88 feet of Lot 1 and the north 92.88 feet of the
west 22.8 feet of Lot 2, Block 340, Eastern Division, located approximately
at 701 Kearney Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O
(Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone
change. 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 8.12 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A.” located approximately south of Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1
(Single-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing
for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 6.34 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A,” located south of Del Mar
Boulevard, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone
change. 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a detention facility on 150
acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,”
located north of Rio Bravo on Hwy 83; providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed zone change. 10.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 2132, Eastern Division, located at 604
South Meadow Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone
change. 11.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 1-20, Block 22 and those portions of Lots 1-15, Block 23 and
Lot 21, Block 22, Santa Fe Subdivision, Unit IX, located south of Santa
Martha Boulevard and east of Organo Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) to R-1MH (Single-Family Manufacturing Housing District); providing
for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change. 12.
Second Public hearing and introductory
ordinance granting to Proviron, Inc.,
and its successors, or assigns, the easements, rights, privil 13.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance establishing Keep Laredo Beautiful, a non-profit
organization, and approving the articles of incorporation and bylaws thereof.
14.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo 2003 – 2004 fiscal year budget
for the 2003 Certificate of Obligation Fund by transferring $58,000.00 from
the Fire Training Facility Fund and appropriating $58,000.00 for the awarding
of the construction contract for the Cielito Lindo Fire Station, and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget. 15.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $134,342.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services and $19,332.00 in Program
Income for the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period b 16.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $81,751.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Family Planning
Services of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period b 17.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $413,077.00 from the
Texas Department of State Health Services for the Public Health Preparedness
and Epidemiology Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period b 18.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental
overtime award from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the amount of
$4,000.00 and amend the FY 2003 – 2004 City of 19.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,916.00 in
additional funds, totaling $171,683.00 from the Texas Department of State
Health Services for the Immunization Action Program of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the grant period of January 1, 2004 through December
31, 2004. 20.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $205,860.00 from the
Texas Department of State Health Services (formerly Texas Department of
Health) and $9,530.00 in Program Income for the Tuberculosis Elimination
Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period b 21.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $21,657.00 in funds
from Texas Department of State Health Services for the Laredo Obesity Prevention
and Control Program (LOPAC) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period b 22.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $347,956.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services and $43,345.00 in Program
Income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period b 23. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 32, “Vehicles
for Hire” ”, Article II; Taxicabs, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Laredo: specifically Sections 32-20 transfer of operating authority, Section 32-22 initial applications for
annual permit, Section 32-23 inspection of initial applications, Section 32-29
suspension & revocation, Section 32-33 substitute or replace taxicabs, Section
32-35 application, Section 32-36 investigation, Section 32-37 term &
renewal, Section 32-42 driver lists to
be maintained and Section 32-71 taximeters required, providing severability
and for an effective date and publication. (Recess) (Press Availability) VII. INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES 24.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a lease with United Exports Trading Association (U.E.T.A.)
of Texas, Inc., for approximately 2,656.25 square feet comprised of all of
Lot Numbers NINE-B (9B), EIGHT-B (8B), SEVEN-B (7B), and the West 45.82 feet
of Lot Number SIX-B (West 45.82 of 6B) in Block TWENTY-TWO (22), in the
Western Division of the City of Laredo. 1.
Lease term is for one
(1) year commencing on 2.
Monthly rent will be
$3,000.00. 3.
City of 25.
Closing as public
easement that section of VIII.
FINAL 26.
2004-O-205
Amending the City of Laredo’s Subdivision
Ordinance, Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter II, Section 2-3.2,
entitled Subdivision Plat Submittal Requirements, by requiring a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) for final plats located within areas of
special flood hazard, Section 2-3.7, entitled Plat Recordation, by requiring
plats recorded in areas of special flood hazard to illustrate existing and proposed
floodplain lines, and Section 2-4, entitled Performance Bonds, by including
security in lieu of construction for properties within the floodplain where a
map revision is proposed; providing for publication and effective date. 2004-O-207
Amending the City of 2004-O-208
Authorizing the City Manager to accept $33,000.00
in contributions and amending the City of Laredo FY 2003 - 2004 Convention
& Visitor’s Bureau Annual Budget by appropriating revenues of $33,000.00
in the form of a Miss Texas USA Gold Sponsorship from Wells Fargo Bank in the
amount of $30,000.00 and a Miss Texas USA General Sponsorship contribution
from H.E.B. in the amount of $3,000.00, and appropriating expenditures in the
amount of $33,000.00 for Miss Texas USA expenses. 2004-O-209
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a budget
amendment to amend the Transit Systems operating budget by decreasing the
State operating grant contribution, State Project No. 51422F7053, for FY
2003-2004 from $1,000,000.00 to $783,869.00, and increasing the sales tax
match for operating expenses from $3,923,492.00 to $4,139,623.00 and
providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
2004-O-210
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 Annual
Budget in the Capital Improvements Funds by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $40,000.00, which are being donated by Paul
Young Properties, LTD., in order to fund the installation and activation of a
traffic signal on U.S. Hwy. 59 at Casa Blanca Road and the entrance to Paul
Young Auto Mall and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget. Total contribution from Paul
Young Properties, LTD., for this project is $120,000.00. 2004-O-211
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003 – 2004 2004-O-212
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 Annual
Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $25,000.00
in funds ($21,000.00 in grant funds and $4,000.00 in-kind) from the US-Mexico
Border Health Commission in coordination with the Health Resources Services
Administration (HRSA) for the Border Binational Health Week of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period b 2004-O-213
Amending the FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget for
the South Texas R 2004-O-214
Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as
follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section
2-87.7 (12)(a), providing for a cost of living adjustment increase of 2.3%,
except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement; providing
for an effective date of September 26, 2004. 2004-O-215
Adopting a new health rate structure by increasing
all medical contribution amounts by five percent (5%) for the City of 2004-O-216
Amending the City of 2004-O-217
Adoption of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005;
appropriating the estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported
therein for the year b 2004-O-218
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with 2004-O-219
Closing as a public easement a tract of land
containing 0.04 acres (1,853 sq. ft.) more or less, out of the 2900 block of
Stone Avenue between Frost and Lyon Streets being adjacent to the East
Boundary line of Lot 4, Block 678, Eastern Division of the City of Laredo,
Webb County, Texas, said parcel of land is being encroached upon by the
improvements of the abutting property as described on attached “Exhibit A”
and authorizing the sale of the “Surface Only” of said parcel of land at the
market value of $4,633.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Carlos E. 2004-O-220
Designating as a one-way westbound the 700 Block of
Eistetter Street, between Logan Avenue and Ryan Street, and as a one-way
southbound the 4200 Block of Logan Avenue, between Ryan Street and Eistetter
Street, to be effective during the peak hours of 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and
2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, during school days, providing for
the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic in the
designated direction and the specified hours and providing for publication
and effective date. 2004-O-221
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and Clemente M. Bedia, as
Lessee for approximately 624.77 sq. ft. of building space to be used as a
Woman, Infant and Children (W.I.C.) Food Store at the area commonly known as
2300 Saltillo, part of the Mario Tijerina Park site, for a term of one year
at a monthly rental rate of $360.00 per month. 2004-O-222
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cattle
grazing lease agreement with A/C Cattle Co., 2004-O-223
Amending
the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Texas Department of State
Health Services (formerly Texas Department of Health) for the Office of
Border Health: Buena Vida Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period b 2004-O-224
Providing for the
adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100.00 value with a Maintenance and
Operation rate of $0.508677 per $100.00 value and an Interest and Sinking
fund rate of $0.128323 per $100.00 value and for the levy and the collection
of General and Special Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Laredo for the Tax
Year 2004 and the Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005. 2004-O-225
Closing as public
easements those sections of 2004-O-226
Authorizing the City
Manager to convey to Laredo Independent School District (1) Blocks 972 &
989, Western Division, & Blocks 301, 1399, 1503, 810, 1728, 302, 1400,
801, 1622, & 1504, Eastern Division and (2) the following closed streets:
(a) Seymour Avenue between Green Street & Mercer Street; (b) Loring
Avenue between Green Street & Mercer Street; (c) Milmo Avenue between
Clark Street & Musser Street; (d) Gustavus Street between Martin Avenue
& Texas Avenue; (e) Maryland Avenue between Clark Boulevard & O’Kane
Street; & (f) Arkansas Avenue between Bismark Street & Napoleon
Street; & providing for effective date.
(As Amended) IX.
RESOLUTIONS
27.
2004-R-093 Authorizing the City Manager to submit and to accept, if
offered, a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation under the
Routine 28.
2004-R-094 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the
FY 2005 Section 5307 Urban Transportation Grant Agreement No. URB 0501(22),
State Project No. 51522F7053 from the Texas Department of Transportation in
the total amount of $729,717.00; and providing for grant / contract funds to
be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund Account. 29.
2004-R-095 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from
Trinidad 30.
2004-R-096 Authorizing the
City Manager to accept (9) video cameras, for official police use, being
awarded from the Texas Department of Public Safety through Senate Bill
1074/Articles 2.131 et seq. of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. |
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