CITY OF LAREDO

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

A-2006-R-15

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

August 14, 2006

5:40 P.M.

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

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I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. MINUTES

Approval of the minutes of May 1, 2006 and June 20, 2006.

V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Announcements

a. Acknowledging the Laredo Heat Soccer Club on their outstanding 2006 season for garnering the PDL Southern Conference Championship Title holder and the Mid-South Division Championship.

Invitations

Recognitions

a. Recognition of Loryn Elysha Muñoz for garnering the title of Miss Texas Junior Pre-teen at the National American Miss Pageant this past June.

b. Recognition of Mario Gutierrez, of the Community Development Department, on his selection as July 2006 Employee of the Month.

c. Presentation by City of Laredo Youth Committee on the Sister Cities International Youth Summit held in Washington, D. C.

Communiqués

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

a. Appointments by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of:

1. Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as liaison to the Border Trade Alliance representing the City of Laredo.

2. Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as the Mayor’s liaison to the Sister Cities Working Group.

3. Naming the appointees to the Blue Ribbon Committee for the River Vega Master Plan.

b. Appointment by Council Member Hector Garcia of:

1. Carlos Garcia to the Board of Adjustment.

2. Mario Rosales to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.

c. Appointment by Council Member Johnny Rendon of Javier Compean to the Plaza Theater Renovation Committee.

d. Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of Dan Ryan to the Board of Adjustments instead of the Third Party Funding Committee.

e. Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez of:

1. Gregorio Lopez, Jr. to the Historic/District Landmark Board

2. Alejandra Arreguin to Board of Adjustments

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $145,540.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Office of Border Health-Lab of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.

2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of two (2) continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues in the amount of $390,256.00 in funds from the Texas Department of Health Services, which includes $42,300.00 from estimated program income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $157,886.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services which includes $23,544.00 from an estimated program income for the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $61,068.00 in funds 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 of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $188,539.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), which includes $59,888.00 from estimated program income for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by decreasing the grant award amount by $7,291.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Prevention Services for HIV-Infected Persons Project (PSHIP) of the City of Laredo Health Department for a total amount of $104,989.00, for the contract period from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. The decrease in funds is due to a reduction in federal funding from the Centers for Disease Control to TDSHS.

8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $4,000.00 grant from the Laredo Rotary Club and amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,000.00 in the form of a donation for the purpose of providing additional improvements for the Santa Rita Park.

9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $5,000.00 donation from AT&T and amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,000.00 in the form of a donation for the sponsorship of the Avery Johnson Summer Camp.

10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Laura Salcedo DBA Hot Dog Express for the use of retail space Suite B of the Mercado Square located at 1000 Hidalgo Street. The lease term is for two (2) years at a rental rate of seven hundred and eighty two ($782.00) dollars per month for the first year, increasing the second year based on the change in the 2006 Consumer Price Index and providing for September 1, 2006 effective date.

11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a (5) five year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Amateur Boxing Club, Inc. for the use of the Orlando Canizales Boxing Gym located at 1610 Guadalupe Street for an annual rental fee of one dollar ($1.00) plus 50% share of utility charges and providing for an effective date.

12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions reclassifying nine (9) Firefighter positions to the position of three (3) captains, three (3) drivers and three (3) assistant driver positions to activate engine company #14 for Fire Station #14 located at 309 Cielito Lindo Boulevard. Funding for these positions is available in the Fire Department operating budget in the amount of $10,509.72.

13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between Texas Engineering Extension Service/Emergency Services Training Institute (TEEX) and the City of Laredo Fire Department to define the responsibilities for both parties for the education instructional activities to be offered to Firefighters, non Firefighter trainees and out of country first responders at the Laredo International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center. The period of performance under this agreement is specified as September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms in the agreement.

14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance by deleting references to hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) fees in Chapter 33 Environmental protection, Section 33-169, “city charges” and inserting Chapter 12: Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III “reserved”; first hour no charges for emergency responses except for replacement costs of level A and B Safety Gear; charging replacement and reimbursement costs for use of units, personnel and equipment for emergency haz-mat responses; charging replacement and reimbursement costs for first hour and beyond for all non-emergency responses including use of units personnel and equipment providing for an administrative fee on one hundred dollars ($100.00) per invoice formulated; reducing the late fee from two hundred dollars ($200.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00) per invoice formulated; applicable to balances remaining after thirty days from date of invoice; and authorizing charge of ten percent (10%) per annum on balances remaining after sixty days from the date of invoice; repeal laws in conflict; providing for severability, publication and an effective date.

15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the fiscal year 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for the Water Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,066,000.00 provided by projected increases in the Meter Water Sales and Utility Late Fees. Funds will be used to cover Water Plant electricity costs, the purchase of meter reading hardware/software equipment, and an operational transfer to General Fund for the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses.

16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for General Fund by transferring of $216,000.00 from the Waterworks Fund and appropriating $216,000.00 for the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses for the Work Orders/Facility Management Module and the NaviLine Browser User Interface in the Information Technical Support Mainframe division.

17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the Santa Rita 18 inch sanitary sewer reimbursement agreement with 5 applicants who are named in the agreement to provide for possible reimbursement of part of the costs incurred by the applicants in constructing an 18 and 15 inch sanitary sewer line in South Laredo from the East right of way of Highway 83 across from the Laredo Community College South Campus to approximately 1500 feet east inside the Link Ranch.

18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Housing Rehabilitation Program’s budget for FY 2005 – 2006 by appropriating additional estimated Revolving Loan payments in the amount of $36,549.00. The Revolving Loan funds will be used for housing rehabilitation loans and grants, which will assist low-income homeowners rehabilitate their home.

19. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Home Investment Partnership Program’s budget for FY 2005-2006 by appropriating additional estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00. Program income funds will be used for down payment assistance which will assist first time, low income home buyers.

20. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2005-2006 Airport Operating fund by transferring in $316,373.00 from the Airport Construction fund to cover additional operating expenses. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund/Land Proceeds Reserve Account, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment and providing for an effective date.

(Recess)

(Press Availability)

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Texas dba Enterprise Rent A Car, for the approximate 165 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #1 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $91,000.20 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Coastal Bend Rent A Car, Inc. (Avis Rent A Car) and South Texas Auto Rental Services, LLC (Budget Rent A Car) for the approximate 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #2 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $146,300.00 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Laredo Car Rental, Inc. (National Car Rental) for the approximate 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #3 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Monthly rent shall be $80,513.59 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

24. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Gateway Rent A Car LLC dba Hertz Systems Licensee for approximately 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #4 and 17 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum Annual Guarantee shall be $79,001.00 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

25. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Southwest-Tex Leasing Co., Inc. dba Advantage Rent A Car for the approximate 133 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #5 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $95,780.64 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

26. Amending Ordinance No. 1990-O-197, dated October 16, 1990, that established the minimum standards and requirements for the conduct of commercial aeronautical services and activities at the Laredo International Airport; thereby amending Section II. E., “Line Services”;’ subsection 2(b), “Hangars and Other Buildings”; Subsection 5, “Product Quality Control and Safety”; and Subsection 8, “Insurance Requirements”; providing for an effective date.

27. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 2002-O-241 dated September 16, 2002, between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Commision Mexico-Americana Para La Erradicacion Del Gusano Barrenador (U.S.D.A), as Lessee; thereby, amending Section 1.02, “Term”, to end on May 31, 2006 instead of May 31, 2007, provided Lessee pays back rent in the amount of $36,831.00; providing for an effective date.

28. Amending Ordinance No. 99-0-363 and as amended by Ordinance No. 2002-O-2005 dated August 19, 2002, by adding a Section authorizing the City Manager to pay real estate commission to real estate brokers whose efforts result in the sale of properties located at the Laredo International Airport and approving the commission to be paid per transaction based on a percent of the bid approved by City Council; providing for an effective date.

29. Providing for the submission of proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Laredo to the voters on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, and ordering said election; directing the city secretary to publish notice of the election for the submission of said amendments in a newspaper of general circulation in the city on October 15, 2006 and October 22, 2006; said notice to set forth in full the text of the proposed amendments; and directing the city secretary to conduct absentee voting and to take any other necessary action required for the conduct of said election.

30. Closing as public easement the South one half section of Canada Avenue between O’Kane and Clark Streets, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas, provided that the City retains the entire former street section as a utility easement and providing for an effective date.