CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-07 FEBRUARY 24, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. FINAL READINGS
2. 97-O-046 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
with the State of Texas General Services Commission on
behalf of University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio for 317 square feet of office space at the City of
Laredo Health Complex located at 2600 Cedar St.
1) Lease term will be from December 1, 1996, through August
31, 1997,
2) Monthly rental cost of $335.88 which includes the cost
of utilities and janitorial services. (City Council)
3. 97-O-047 Authorizing the granting of an access and utility easement
over, upon and across a 0.25 acre tract of land located in
Porcion 24, Laredo, Webb County, Texas as conveyed to the
City of Laredo in Volume 427, page 390, Webb County deed
records to LAR-TEX Telephone Company, Inc., for a term of
15 years, for the purposes of providing telephone service
and electrical power to their leased premises at the City
of Laredo Water Tower Site on Mines Road; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said easement effectuating
same, 0.25 acre tract is more particularly described by
metes and bounds. (City Council) 4. 97-O-048 Approving
license, NOAA License Number 97-ABF-201 for real property
at the Laredo International Airport between the City of
Laredo, as Grantor and the United States of America, acting
thru the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, as Grantee. The proposed
license is for the installation, operation, maintenance,
repair, replacement and removal of an Automated Surface
Observing System (ASOS) equipment at the airport at the
sole cost and expense of the government. The license is
effective beginning February 28, 1997 for a period of 15
years unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute said license with
the government. (City Council)
5. 97-O-049 Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the
Texas Department of Health and budget in the amount of
$125,730.00 for the Immunization Action Plan Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; and increasing
revenue line item 226-0000-323-4056 from $0 to $125,730.00,
and expenditure line item 226-6058 from $0 to $125,730.00.
(City Council)
6. 97-O-050 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 annual
budget by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations
in the general fund by $5,000.00 and authorizing the
Interim City Manager to implement said budget, providing
for publication and effective date. (City Council)
7. 97-O-051 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Annual Budget for
fiscal year 1996-1997 for mineral leases fund to account
for the drilling and special use permits fees. Increasing
drilling permits fees by $4,000.00, special use fees by
$400.00 and reserve appropriations by $4,400.00.
(Jose R. Perez. Jr.)
V. RESOLUTIONS
8. 97-R-023 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to
accept an allocation from the Texas Historical Commission's
Certified Local Government Program in the amount of $5,350
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents. These monies will help fund the production of a
bilingual guide to historic sites in Los Dos Laredos.
9. 97-R-024 Adopting a ten year moratorium against future sale of
non-aeronautical use land at the Laredo International
Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration as a condi-
tion to granting concurrence to the proposed public sale of
an approximate 6.0 acre tract of land is requiring that the
City formally adopt said Moratorium. The subject approxi-
mate 6.0 acre tract of land is bounded by Saunders Hwy. 59
on the south, Bartlett on the east, San Pedro on the north
and Mercy Regional Medical Center on the west side.
VI. MOTIONS
10. Approval of a construction contract to the Low Bidder, Big D Lining
Systems Company, Midland, Texas, in the amount of $499,199.27 for the
Construction of Cells No. 7 and No. 8 at the Laredo Landfill as per
Subtitle D Requirements of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) for the City of Laredo Landfill located on Texas
Highway 359. A total of five bids were received for this service.
Funding is available in the Landfill Fund.
11. Declaring an emergency and authorizing the repair of the Zacate Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant trickling filter as a result of damages
caused by erosion of the feed pipe, and to repair the pump wetwell
which is an integral part of the filter operation, as a result of
damages caused by corrosion of the concrete from sewer gases. The
cost of the repair is $131,049.00, and will be done by Reddy
Engineers and Contractors, who are presently constructing the
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and are ready for
immediate action. The repair has to be done urgently to avoid
damages to the environment and possible fines from the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
VII. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
12. Discussion and possible action regarding possible partial settlement
agreement in Cause No. C-95-00259-02 styled Jacaman Investment Group,
LTD., John S. Jacaman Cattle Company, LTD., John Jacaman and Laura
Jacaman Sanchez v. City of Laredo, with possible Executive Session
for consultation with attorney pursuant to Section 551.071 (1), (A) &
(B) of the Texas Government Code.
7:00 RECESS
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
IX. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
13. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Request for a traffic study to be conducted at the intersection of
Gale and Springfield with possible action.
2. Status report concerning the traffic study being conducted at the
intersection of Springfield and Saunders.
B. Requests by Councilmember Consuelo Montalvo
1. Presentation of the El Portal International Design Competition.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public hearing concerning the application by Felix De Leon, amending
the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2,
3, & 4, Block 1005, Eastern Division, located at 1800 Ligarde, from
B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 2, 3, & 4, Block 1005, Eastern Division, located at
1800 Ligarde, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community
Business District). 15. Public hearing concerning the application by
Santa Fe Development, L.C., amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.77 acres out of Porcion 36,
Abstract 473, as further described by metes and bounds, located west
of US 83 and north of Canones Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) and R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1-MH (Single
Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning 18.77 acres out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as further
described by metes and bounds located west of US 83 and north of
Canones Boulevard from AG (Agricultural District) and R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing
District).
16. Public hearing concerning the application by Tony Aguilera,
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand and gravel
sales/storage, on Lot 1, Block 1, Northeast Complex, located at 1319
Muller Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of this Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for sand
and gravel sales/storage, on Lot 1, Block 1, Northeast Complex,
located at 1319 Muller Road.
17. Public hearing concerning the application by Richard R. Garcia and
Heirloom Investment, L.C., amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 thru 8, Block 2012, Lots 7 and 8,
Block 1941, Eastern Division, and 29,278.18 sq. ft. of closed public
R.O.W. formerly known as Laredo Street, located at the northwest
corner of Ejido Avenue and Laredo Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 3 thru 8, Block 2012, Lots 7 and 8, Block 1941,
Eastern Division, and 29,278.18 sq. ft. of closed public R.O.W.
formerly known as Laredo Street, located at the northwest corner of
Ejido Avenue and Laredo Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District)
to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 18. Public hearing concerning
the application by Hugo and Leticia Seca and Jesus and Maria Canales,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 7C and 8C, Block 87, Eastern Division, located at the northeast
corner of Monterrey Avenue and Rosario Street, from R-3 (Mixed Resi-
dential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots 7C and 8C, Block 87, Eastern Division, located at
the northeast corner of Monterrey Avenue and Rosario Street, from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
19. Public hearing concerning the application by Rodolfo Torres, amending
the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for truck/trailer rental on Lot
2, Block 8, McPherson Acres Development, Unit III, located at 1613
Calle Del Norte. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this conditional use permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
truck/trailer rental on Lot 2, Block 8, McPherson Acres Development,
Unit III, located at 1613 Calle Del Norte.
20. Public hearing concerning the application by W.R. Powell and H.E.
Watson Jr., amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots B and C, North Town Auto Center, located at #1 Auto
Road South, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Lots B and C, North Town Auto Center, located at #1 Auto
Road South, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District).
21. Public hearing concerning the application by Sames Motor Company,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Tract "A", and Lot 1, Block 1, of Tract "E", North Town Auto Center,
located at 6001 San Dario Ave., from B-3 (Community Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo
by rezoning Tract "A", and Lot 1, Block 1, of Tract "E", North Town
Auto Center, located at 6001 San Dario Ave., from B-3 (Community
Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
22. Public hearing concerning the application by George Quesada and
Gateway Transfer Co., Inc., to authorize the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit for a commercial truck parking lot on Lots 5
and 7, Block 257, Western Division, located at the southwest corner
of Santa Cleotilde Avenue and Benavides Street. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of this temporary conditional
use permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
commercial truck parking lot on Lots 5 and 7, Block 257, Western
Division, located at the southwest corner of Santa Cleotilde Ave. and
Benavides St.
23. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 annual budget
by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the General
Fund by $5,350.00, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 annual budget by
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund
by $5,350.00, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
24. Public hearing authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for
Gas Extraction to Waters Engineering & Operating, Inc., on 5.0 acres
out of Abstract 239, as further described by metes and bounds,
located west of Highway 83, north of Tinaja Street, and south of
Saltillo Street, known as Nora Lee Notzon No. 1 Well.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Gas
Extraction to Waters Engineering & Operating, Inc., on 5.0 acres out
of Abstract 239, as further described by metes and bounds, located
west of Hwy. 83, north of Tinaja Street, and south of Saltillo
Street, Known as Nora Lee Notzon No. 1 Well, of the City of Laredo;
providing for publication and effective date.
25. Public hearing amending Section 24.1.2.2 of the Laredo Land
Development Code of the City of Laredo relating to "HISTORIC
DISTRICT/LANDMARK BOARD; POWER AND DUTIES".
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24.1.2.2 of the Laredo Land Development
Code of the City of Laredo relating to "HISTORIC DISTRICT/LANDMARK
BOARD; POWER AND DUTIES"; providing for publication and effective
date.
XI. 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1997 AT
5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY