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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING A-2005-R-013 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS1110 HOUSTON STREETLAREDO, TEXAS 78040 July 5, 2005 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 June 13, 2005.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions a. Recognizing Laredo’s Red Raiders and the Coaching Staff for winning the 2005 Southern Division Championship.
Communiqués a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Administrative Services Department.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of Salvador Mercado to the Historic / Landmark Board.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Risk Management Budget by appropriating $202,000.00 from the beginning fund balance for expenditures related to workers’ compensation, errors and omissions, and general liability and auto and mobile equipment.
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 General Fund Budget and Bridge System Fund by transferring $1,578,503.00 from the General Fund and appropriating it in the Bridge System Fund. The amendment will temporarily draw down $1,578,503.00 from the General Fund opening balance and appropriate a transfer out in the same amount to the Bridge System for the purpose of funding the second phase of Bridge 1, Bridge of the Americas for toll system equipment. (Action on item #14 required prior to introduction of ordinance)
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2005A in the Principal Amount of $25,700,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing and installing of second phase of toll bridge collection system, removal of sidewalks, and the adding of a lane for Bridge No. 2, design and construction improvements at Building E, together with additional sidewalks for Bridge No. 1, construction and improvements for erosion control and bridge supports for Bridge No. 3, construction of ramp from Bridge No. 2 to Bridge No. 1 and other improvements in connection with the International Toll Bridge System and the refunding of State Infrastructure Bank Loans with Texas Department of Transportation, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and the execution of an escrow agreement and authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein, and authorizing and ordaining other matters related to the subject.
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 in the principal amount of $21,500,000.00; approving an Official Statement; authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement and an escrow agreement; making provisions for the security thereof; and authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purposes authorized herein, establishing procedures for selling and delivering the bonds; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005 in the Principal amount of $17,000,000.00 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the City’s Contractual Obligations for the purpose of purchasing trucks, vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department and purchasing trucks and vehicles for the Planning, Building and Public Works Departments, acquiring and constructing a City Communication System and Improvements to City Health Clinic and the acquisition of land and equipment, together with improvements for Municipal Parks and the acquisition of land and preliminary design for drainage purposes, and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and approving an Official Statement; authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceedings for purposes authorized herein and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, in the principal amount of $7,400,000.00 for the purpose of improving and extending the City’s Combined Waterworks System and Sewer System, approving an Official Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions for the security thereof; and authorizing amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein, and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B in the principal amount of $26,700,000.00 for the purpose of refunding International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and the execution of an escrow agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, and authorizing amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters related to the subject.
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VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Ernest Health, Inc., for approximately 69,790.67 square feet of land consisting of the former Maher Avenue located between Bartlett Avenue to the south and Bustamante Street to the north at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on August 1, 2005 and ending July 31, 2006. However, it is agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either party on not less than thirty (30) days written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $2,443.00, providing for reduction of the leased area and rental obligation at time of closing of public sale of a portion of Maher Avenue to Lessee; providing for an effective date.
9. Approving the public sale of a portion (approximate west half) of the former Maher Avenue right-of-way (surface only) consisting of approximately 34,730.39 square feet located between Bartlett and Bustamante Street at the Laredo International Airport to Ernest Health, Inc., abutting property owner, in the amount of $329,939.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents; providing for effective date.
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County (Floyd Day Care) for approximately 1.0128 acres of land located at 4704 Naranjo Street at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for two (2) years commencing on August 1, 2005 and ending on July 31, 2007. Monthly rent shall be $1,862.00 and will be adjusted annually according the changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
11. Amending Ordinance #99-O-180 by authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to that certain Ground Lease between the City of Laredo and SBC Texas Towers LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Tenant”) dated June 28, 1999, to increase the height of the monopole, located at 200 W. Travis (Cruz Field), from a 100 foot monopole to a 130 foot monopole and consent to the collocation of Alamosa PCS. All other terms and conditions of the lease remain in full force and effect.
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
12. 2005-O-143 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Nationalization of Vehicles Service on Lot 1, Block 857, Western Division, located at 3302 Santa Ursula Avenue; providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-144 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 15.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located south of Hwy 359 and east of Concord Hills Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-145 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10.54 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Southgate Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-146 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 7.49 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of the intersection of Peoples Blvd. and Port Lavaca Street, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-147 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 28.86 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of the intersection of Peoples Blvd. and Port Lavaca Street, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-148 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 13.36 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of the intersection of Peoples Blvd. and Port Lavaca Street, from PUD R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to PUD R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-149 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3-6, Block 1569, Eastern Division, and adjacent .076 acre tract out of Mercer Street R.O.W., as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 102 N. Zapata Hwy., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-150 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the amendment of Ordinance 2002-O-275, which permitted an outdoor children’s amusement service business, on Lots 7 and 8, Block 305, Eastern Division, located at 818 and 820 Clark Boulevard by amending the hours and days of operation as amended; providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-151 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5, 6 and 7 and part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8, Block 854, Eastern Division, located at 4501 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-152 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8 & west 1/3 Lot 7, of Block 9, Eastern Division, located at 601 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
2005-O-153 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,500.00 in funds 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 beginning June 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005.
2005-O-154 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,789.00 in additional funds totaling $52,735.00 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach Project of the City of Laredo Health Department, and to extend the grant period two additional months. The term period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
2005-O-155 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $50,000.00 in additional funds totaling $397,956.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to meet the prenatal needs for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. 2005-O-156 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $7,290.00 in additional funds totaling $141,632.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide chronic disease health care for the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
2005-O-157 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $15,000.00 in additional funds, totaling $96,751.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Title V Family Planning Services of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
2005-O-158 Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by decreasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $6,582.00 to reflect actual grant amount of $630,685.00 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the Laredo Financial Task Force. Funds will be used to pay personnel salaries, travel and operational expenses from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
2005-O-159 Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $1,240.00 to reflect the actual grant amount of $99,916.00 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the STX Multi-Agency Drug Related Corruption Task Force. Funds will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits and operational expenses from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
2005-O-160 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement for the Santa Rita Subdivision 36 inch and 27 inch sanitary sewer line with 13 applicants, who are named in the agreement, to provide for possible reimbursement of part of the costs incurred by the applicants, in constructing a 36 inch and 27 inch sanitary sewer line in south Laredo from the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Laredo Community College and across Hwy 83.
2005-O-161 Authorizing a one time exemption for those former United Water Laredo Employees who worked for the City of Laredo prior to privatization and have been reinstated by the City of Laredo, as of May 6, 2005, of the restrictions that would have otherwise applied to these employees, specifically Code of Ordinances sections 2-59 (D) –continuous employment for six months not required; 2-59 (H) –allowed credit for annual leave earned in excess of allowable maximum amount which was paid to employee; 2-60 (K) –allowed credit for sick leave earned in excess of allowable maximum amount which was paid to employee; 2-60 (A)(1) continuous employment for six months not required to charge days used to serious illness pool; and 2-60(A)(4) –to credit the number of hours in serious illness pool they had earned less the hours they used prior to October 1, 2002; providing for severability and effective date.
2005-O-162 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry to the United States of America in the area encompassed by the following City-owned Blocks, for use as a work area for environmental exploration and survey, Southward and Eastward up to Tilden Avenue, including any public right-of-way abutting said blocks and any river vega land. Said Blocks being delineated on attached copy of City Plat: All of Blocks 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 57 & 58, Eastern Division, City of Laredo and all of Blocks 414, 415, 416, 425, 450A, 629, 630, 644, 645, 658, 659, 672, 672A, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 680, 708, 708B & 724, Western Division, City of Laredo. Said Right-of-Entry being described on attached Exhibit 1; and providing for an effective date.
2005-O-163 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County, for its Head Start Program, for the rental of the parcel described as Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4, Block 321, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for a term of two (2) years, at a monthly rent of $575.00, and the form of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date.
2005-O-164 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County, for its Head Start Program, for the rental of the parcel described as Lots 6, 8, the W ½ of Lots 5 & 7, the North 56’ of Lot 4, and the W ½ of Lot 3, Block 912, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for a term of two (2) years, at a monthly rent of $625.00 and the form of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date.
2005-O-165 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County, for its Head Start Program, for the rental of the parcel described as Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, Block 1302, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for a term of two (2) years, at a monthly rent of $525.00 and the form of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date.
2005-O-166 Amending Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo: Specifically Section 19-364, Restricted Parking Areas, establishing a “Bus Only/No Parking Tow Away Zone”, everyday between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the east side of the 700 Block of Juarez, and on the north side of the 1300 Block of Farragut Street, and a “Taxicab Stand / No Parking Tow Away Zone” everyday between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., on the south side of the 1300 Block of Matamoros Street, within the City limits of Laredo; providing for severability, for an effective date and publication.
X. RESOLUTIONS
13. 2005-R-064 Confirming the City Manager’s recommended appointment of a member to the Firefighter’s & Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo.
14. 2005-R-066 A resolution expressing official intent to reimburse the General Fund in the amount of $1,578,503.00 related to Phase 2 Toll Bridge Equipment, pursuant to the issuance of City of Laredo, International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005.
15. 2005-R-067 A resolution expressing official intent to reimburse the General Fund in the amount of $90,950.00 related to the purchase of a replacement ambulance from Wheel Coach Industries, Inc., pursuant to the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005.
XI. MOTIONS
16. Authorizing the City Manager to amend Physician Contract No. FY03-113, between the City of Laredo and David Cruz, M.D., dated October 1, 2003, in which the Physician provides medical services to city employees through the Employee Health and Wellness Division. The amendment will allow the City to exercise its one (1) year option to renew the contract with Dr. Cruz and to change the method of compensation. The estimated cost of this one-year contract renewal is $25,000.00. Funding is available in the Health Benefits Fund / Employee Health Division Budget.
17. Consideration for approval to annul the construction contract with Brothers Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Ejido Avenue Extension (Pita Mangana Boulevard – Chacota Street). The construction contract was awarded on January 27, 2005, however Brothers Paving, Inc., has been unable to provide the surety as required by the bid documents. Per Section C-409 of the contract documents, in the case annulment of award, the proposal guaranty shall become the property of the Owner (City of Laredo), not as a penalty but a liquidation damage (copy attached); and approval to revise the plans and re-bid the project.
18. Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase of a replacement ambulance from Wheel Coach Industries, Inc., Orlando, FL., in the total amount of $90,950.00, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board). Funding has been made available in the Fire Department Budget. (Approval of item #15 required prior to approval of motion)
19. Authorizing the City Manager to accept funds from the Center for Disease and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) in the amount of $7,330.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department for a pre-conference meeting, held on June 21, 2005 as part of the U.S. Mexico Border Health Association 63rd Annual Conference. The funds helped defray costs of the pre-conference meeting and were previously appropriated.
20. Consideration to award a repair contract to American La France Gulf Coast, Houston, Texas in the amount of $45,465.00 for dealer repairs to the aerial platform for aerial truck AT-2. This aerial platform of this truck was damaged in an accident. Funding is available in the Fire Department Budget.
21. Consideration to award contract FY05-106 to the low bidder, Safety Glass Co., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $47,500.00 for the replacement of fourteen (14) pairs of entrance doors at the Civic Center complex; and rescind the March 7, 2005 contract awarded to Freedom Construction due to their inability to secure the required performance and payment bonds. Funding is available in the Civic Center Fund.
22. Consideration to award annual contract number FY05-104 to the low bidder, JJJ International Safety, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $35,000.00, for the purchase of safety products for all operations. Contract pricing has been established for safety products such as safety belts, vests, safety glasses, rain suits, hard hats, traffic cones, warning flags, water coolers, and gloves. These items will be purchased throughout the year by all departments on an as needed basis.
23. Consideration to extend the Vehicles for Hire Ad Hoc Committee through December 31, 2005. The Vehicles for Hire Ad Hoc Committee was created on May 7, 2001.
XII. STAFF REPORTS
24. A. Presentation by Riazul Mia, Environmental Services Director, on the proposed TPDES storm water permit (WQ0004592000) issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the City of Laredo, with Laredo Community College & Texas Department of Transportation (District 22) as Co-permittee with possible action.
XIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
25. A. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Status report on the drainage issues in Village Heights. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the maintenance of the American Electric Power (AEP) easement between Candlewood and New Castle.
B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to consider the creation of a bus stop on Island Street for use by students attending the Laredo Job Corps.
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 City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 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 29, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary |
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