CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-11 MARCH 24, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. FINAL READINGS
2. 97-O-065 Ordinance closing as a public easement a road dedicated to
the Public described on Aurelio Luera's Subdivision Plat of
Block 1436, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County,
recorded in Vol. 1, Page 90 of the Webb County Plat Records
and releasing any interest the City of Laredo may have on
the title of the road property hereby abandoned as a public
easement, and providing for effective date. (City Council)
3. 97-O-066 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title
to Lorraine Laurel for the sale at fair market value of "The
Surface Only" of certain City property described as being a
tract of land containing 3,741.41 square feet (0.08589 of an
acre) more or less, being the east one-half of that section
of the former South Buena Vista Avenue between Tinaja Street
and the west right-of-way line of Highway 83, also known as
the 2700 block of South Buena Vista Avenue situated in the
Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. (City
Council)
4. 97-O-067 Ordinance approving a contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $256,499.00 for the
HIV/STD Ryan White Care Consortium Project of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning April 1,
1997, through March 31, 1998; and increase revenue line item
226-0000-323-4051 from $0 to $256,499.00 and expenditure
line item 226-6060 from $0 to $256,499.00; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the contract. (City Council)
5. 97-O-068 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-97 annual
budget by increasing the general fund revenues by
$1,325,000.00 and appropriating $1,325,000.00 to the
Telecommunications Department be used to allocate a
$125,000.00 line item for administrative reserves fund and
$1,200,000.00 for reimbursable expenses in the reserve line
item and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget. (City Council)
V. RESOLUTIONS
6. 97-R-038 Supporting the naming of the new Federal Courthouse in
Brownsville after Judge Reynaldo G. Garza.
(Sponsored by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez Jr.)
VI. MOTIONS
7. Approval of a professional services contract with Dr. Maurice Click in
the amount not to exceed $12,720.00, to serve as the Health
Department's Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas
Health and Safety Code, for a period of April 1, 1997, through March
31, 1998. A total of four (4) local physicians responded to the
City's request for interest statements.
8. Approval of a professional services contract with Dr. Winder Vasquez
in the amount not to exceed $12,000.00, to serve as TB Elimination
Program Clinician services and Dr. Benson Huang in the amount not to
exceed $9,000.00 to serve as TB Jail Program Clinician to provide
professional services to clients of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning April 1, 1997, through March 31,
1998. A total of three (3) local physicians responded to the City's
request for interest statements.
9. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Union Metal Corporation, DeSoto,
Texas, in the amount of $24,140.00, for the purchase of traffic signal
mast arms for the following intersections: Lyon & Monterrey, Taylor
and McPherson, Chihuahua and McPherson, Heritage and Hwy 59. Union
Metal has been the lowest bidder for the past two years, there is a
26% average cost increase from last year purchase. Funding is
available in Capital Improvement Fund and CDBG Fund Accounts.
10. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Naztec, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas
in the amount of $55,200.00 for the purchase of four Traffic
Controller Cabinets for the following intersections: Lyon and
Monterrey, Taylor and McPherson, Chihuahua and McPherson and
Washington and Main. A comparable Traffic Control unit purchased last
year $10,399.00. However, due to the upgrading of the communication
software and the wireless communication equipment for monitoring of
intersections from the Traffic Central Office increase by 25% this
year. Funding is available in Capital Improvement Fund Account and
CDBG Fund Accounts. A total of four (4) bids were received for this
commodity.
11. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City's contract with Parsons
Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. for Environmental Assessment
Services (EA) associated with the Laredo Northwest International
Bridge (Fourth Bridge) and connecting roadways at an increased labor
cost of $13,808.00 plus expenses for conceptual engineering work
related to the study of F.M. 3464 alignment alternatives 3 and 4. The
third alternative entails using F.M. 3464 and a realigned F.M. 3464 as
one-way pairs from I.H. 35 up to and including the bridge. The fourth
alternative involves the alignment of F.M. 3464 between the existing
roadway and that originally proposed to be constructed 1000 feet
south. The City is obligated to consider all comments received and to
study all possible alternatives before environmental clearance can be
granted. Contract price will increase from $99,618.00 plus expenses
to $113,426.00 plus expenses.
VII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
12. Presentation regarding the selection of an artist for the design,
production, and delivery of bronze sculptures for placement at the new
International Airport terminal phase I and II.
13. Presentation regarding an update of the Laredo Rail-Highway Crossing
Safety Plan.
14. Presentation of the Downtown Circulation Plan.
15. Presentation concerning "Operation Blitz".
16. Presentation regarding the closing of International Bridge I.
17. Presentation regarding the method to be used in assisting the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs on Saturdays for the month
of April to aid in the Colonias "Clean-up" effort.
7:00 RECESS
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
IX. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
18. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez Jr.
1. Discussion concerning the city's participation in the Presidents
Summit For Americas Future.
2. Discussion and possible action concerning the sale of nine Chevrolet
Caprice replacement vehicles to our Sister Cities of Nuevo Laredo,
Tamps., (six), and Cienega de Flores, N.L., (three).
B. Requests by Councilmember Jose R. Perez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible action concerning the placement of an alarm
system or burglar bars at the Santo Nino Branch Library.
C. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso
1. Appointing Ed Quiroga as my nominee to the Ad Hoc Ordinance Review
Committee.
D. Requests by Councilmember Cecilia May Moreno
1. Appointing David Hernandez as my nominee to the Laredo Beautification
Board.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Public hearing concerning the application by Sonat Exploration
Company, authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Gas
Extraction to Sonat Exploration Co. on 2.75 acres out of Porcion 39,
Abstract 250, as further described by metes and bounds on attached
Exhibit "A", located west of Hwy. 83 and south of Santa Rita
Subdivision. Known as the Johnson No. 3 Well. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for gas
extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Co. for a 2.75 acre tract out
of Porcion 39, Abstract 250, as further described by metes and bounds
on attached Exhibit "A", located west of Hwy 83 and south of Santa
Rita subdivision, known as the Johnson No. 3 Well, of the City of
Laredo; providing for publication and effective date.
20. Public hearing concerning the application by Sofia Benavides, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4,
5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1294, Eastern Division, located at 2214 Blaine
Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1294, Eastern Division, located
at 2214 Blaine Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-1
(Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective
date.
21. Public hearing concerning the application by Vaq-'94, Ltd, amending
the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 103.41
acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract 3166, located South of S.H. 359,
approximately 3,500 feet East of the Bob Bullock Loop from R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District) and B-3 (Community Business
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), planned unit
development, providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 103.41 acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract 3166, located South
of S. H. 359, approximately 3,500 feet East of the Bob Bullock Loop
from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) and B-3 (Community
Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
planned unit development, providing for publication and effective
date.
22. Public hearing concerning the application by Carroll Summers/Ernest
Bruni for Alta Mar Ltd. amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 28.47 acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract
3116 and 298, located North of S.H. 359, approximately 5,000 feet East
of the Bob Bullock Loop from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), planned unit
development, providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 28.47 acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract 3116 and 298, located
North of S.H. 359, approximately 5,000 feet East of the Bob Bullock
Loop from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1A (Single
Family Reduced Area District), planned unit development, providing for
publication and effective date.
23. Public hearing concerning the application by Jesse Medellin, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1,
Block 88, Eastern Division, located at 1113 Monterrey Avenue, from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District);
providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 88, Eastern Division, located at 1113 Monterrey
Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
24. Public hearing concerning the application by Juan Antonio Rodriguez
and Angelica M. Rodriguez, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 623, Eastern Division, located
at 1104 Willow Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3
(Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 2, Block 623, Eastern Division, located at 1104 Willow
Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone
change.
25. Public hearing concerning the application by Mr. and Mrs. Jesus
Maldonado, authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for
antique sales on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 831, Eastern Division,
located at 1501 Clark Boulevard; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for
antique sales on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 831, Eastern Division,
located at 1501 Clark Boulevard; providing for publication and
effective date.
26. Public hearing concerning the application by Grupo V and Antonio Pena,
authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for heavy
automotive sales on Lots 5, 7 and 8, Block 605, Western Division,
located at 2619 San Dario Avenue; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for
heavy automotive sales on Lots 5, 7 and 8, Block 605, Western
Division, located at 2619 San Dario Avenue; providing for publication
and effective date.
27. Public hearing concerning the application by Merlin Development Co.,
Ltd., amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 14.033 acres out of Porcion 22, also known as the San Isidro
Ranch, located west of McPherson Road and south of the United Day
School, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District) and R-O (Residential/Office District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 14.033 acres out of Porcion 22, San Isidro Ranch, located
west of McPherson Road and south of the United Day School Site, from
AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Business District) and R-O
(Residential/Office District) providing for publication and effective
date.
28. Public hearing concerning the application by Jamro, Ltd., amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 50.978 acres
out of Porcion 21 and 22, San Isidro Ranch, located on McPherson Road,
West of the United Day School site from AG (Agricultural District) to
R-1 (Single Family Residential District), providing for publication
and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 50.978 acres out of Porcion 21 and 22, San Isidro Ranch,
located on McPherson Road, West of the United Day School site from AG
(Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District),
providing for publication and effective date.
29. Public hearing concerning the application by Noelia Pedraza,
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Day
Care Center, on Lots 544 and 545, Block 30, Section 2-A, Del Mar
Hills, located at 401 Lindenwood Drive, providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the
approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Child Day Care Center, on Lots 544 and 545, Block 30, Section 2-A, Del
Mar Hills, located at 401 Lindenwood Drive, providing for publication
and effective date.
30. Public hearing concerning the application by the Estate of Rogelio L.
Cabello DBA Cabello Del Norte Rentals, authorizing the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit for truck/trailer rentals on Lot 8, Block 977,
Western Division, located at 3804 Santa Ursula Avenue. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends the approval of the Conditional Use
Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
truck/trailer rentals on Lot 8, Block 977, Western Division, located
at 3804 Santa Ursula Avenue; providing for publication and effective
date.
31. Public hearing amending Section 24.62.5 of the Laredo Land Development
Code of the City of Laredo providing for freestanding signs; amending
Section 24.82.4 providing for special use permits for freestanding
signs; creating Section 24.93.10 relating to special use permits for
freestanding signs; providing for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the approval of Proposal I.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24.62.5 of the Laredo Land Development Code
of the City of Laredo providing for freestanding signs; amending
Section 24.82.4 providing for special use permits for freestanding
signs; creating Section 24.93.10 relating to special use permits for
freestanding signs; providing for publication and effective date.
32. Public hearing amending Section 24.62.5 of the Laredo Land Development
Code of the City of Laredo to provide for communication towers and
antennas; amending Section 24.63.2 to provide for allowable zoning
districts and special use permits for communication towers and
antennas; amending Section 24.65.13 to delete provisions providing for
radio and television antennas; creating Section 24.93.10 relating to
special use permits for communication towers and antennas; amending
appendix "A" establishing definitions accordingly; providing for
publication and effective date. The Telecommunications Commission has
recommended approval of this ordinance as well as the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24.62.5 of the Laredo Land Development Code
of the City of Laredo to provide for communication towers and
antennas; amending Section 24.63.2 to provide for allowable zoning
districts and special use permits for communication towers and
antennas; amending Section 24.65.13 to delete provisions providing for
radio and television antennas; creating Section 24.93.10 relating to
special use permits for communication towers and antennas; amending
appendix "A" establishing definitions accordingly; providing for
publication and effective date.
33. Public hearing amending Section 24.63.2 of the Laredo Land Development
Code of the City of Laredo by allowing the establishment of multi-
family residential uses in R-O (Residential/Office Districts);
providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24.63.2 of the Laredo Land Development Code
of the City of Laredo by allowing the establishment of multi-family
residential uses in R-O (Residential/Office Districts); providing for
publication and effective date.
34. Public hearing concerning adoption of the City of Laredo International
Airport Land Use Master Plan and Development Strategy. The Airport
Advisory Board has reviewed the plan extensively and adopted it as a
development guideline pending adoption by City Council. The City of
Laredo Traffic Safety Advisory Board recommended approval of the
proposed street network. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended adoption of the plan.
97-R-035 Resolution adopting the City of Laredo International Airport
Land Use Master Plan and Development Strategy.
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, MARCH 21, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY