CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-98-R-23
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JUNE 1, 1998
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Laredo
Independent School District for approximately 2,250 square
feet constituting the southernmost portion of Building No. 574
located at 5103 Foster Avenue.
a.) lease term is for one (1) year,
commencing May 1, 1998, and ending April 30, 1999
b.) monthly rent shall be $540.23, previous monthly rent was
$514.50; Premises are used for storage.
3. Amending Ordinance No. 92-O-113 granting Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company ( Telephone Company ) the non-exclusive
right to use the rights-of-way in the City for its
telecommunications business, by amending Section 4 to extend
the franchise term for a period of sixty days from the date of
expiration of May 30, 1998 until July 29, 1998; providing for
publication and effective date.
4. Amending Chapter 28 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances
deleting the provisions for noncommercial solicitation permits;
amending Chapter 21, offenses and miscellaneous provisions,
thereby adding the following prohibitions against: aggressive
solicitations including time, place, and manner restrictions,
false or misleading solicitations and manner of street and
highway solicitations; urinating or defecating in public;
entering portions of public buildings without consent; entering
motor vehicles without consent; public camping including a
declaration that public camps are nuisances subject to
abatement; providing for severability and an effective
date.
5. Rescinding Ordinance No. 85-O-099, closing as a public easement
that section of Texas Avenue between Guadalupe and Chihuahua
Streets in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas; and Ordinance No. 85-O-108, authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively
convey title to said street section and hereby reopening the
street as a public easement as the abutting property owners
need to ingress and egress from this street and provide for
an effective date.
6. Closing as a public easement that section of Moreno Avenue
between Garfield Street and the north right-of-way line of the
Texas Mexican Railroad dedicated as a public easement as per
the Moreno Addition map to the City of Laredo recorded in
Volume 1, Page 80, Webb County Plat Records and upon closing of
said street, the City will retain the entire property as a
utility easement whereby the City will retain right to
maintain, operate, repair or replace, by itself or by any
licensee or a holder of a franchise from the City, any poles,
wires, pipes, conducts, sewer mains or any utility needed in
the street portion hereof closed as a public easement, and
hereby approving the submitted Improvement Plan and which is in
compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy
Handbook as approved per Resolution No. 97-R-140; and
providing for an effective date.
7. An ordinance establishing guidelines and criteria governing
tax abatements by the City of Laredo; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date.
8. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a 1996-1997
Urbanized Area Formula Program Grant Amendment (No.TX-90-X406-
03) from the Federal Transit Administration in the maximum
amount of $4,700,312 and transferring $221,708 (Federal Share)
from operations to Capital, providing for a local match of
$55,427 from the Transit Sales Tax Proceeds Budget Reserve
Account (Fund 518).
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment (increase)
to the Laredo Municipal Transit Systems FY 1997-1998 Operating
Budget (Revenue and Expenditures; Fund 558) in the amount of
$6,400 to $7,043,895 from $7,037,495; transferring funds from
the Transit Sales Tax Proceeds Budget Reserve Account
(Fund 518).
10. Authorizing the granting and conveyance of a 5 foot wide
utility easement containing approximately 300 square feet, more
or less out of the Alamo Street and Camp Avenue public right-
of-way, situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo,
and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents of conveyance, in order to allow for the provision of
underground electrical services to the new K.B.D.R./B-100 F.M.
- 1 radio station antenna tower located at 2810 Anna Avenue
said 5 foot wide utility easement being more particularly
described by metes and bounds.
V. FINAL READINGS
11. 98-O-127 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car
Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Southwest-
Tex Leasing Co., Inc., d/b/a Advantage Rent-A-Car for
the approximate 171 square feet of office and counter
space located in car rental space #4, and for 17
parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at
the Laredo International Airport passenger terminal.
a.) term of the agreement is for five (5) years;
b.) initial monthly concession fee is $1,224.00 and
shall be adjusted annually based on changes in
passenger enplanement activity;
c.) monthly rent for the office and counter space
will be $213.75 per month, plus $170.00 per
month for parking. (City Council)
12. 98-O-128 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car
Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Coastal
Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc., for the approximate 133 square
feet of office and counter space located in car
rental space #5, and for 19 parking spaces located at
5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International
Airport passenger terminal.
a.) term of the agreement is for five (5) years;
b.) initial monthly concession fee is $1,224.00 and
shall be adjusted annually based on changes in
passenger enplanement activity;
c.) monthly rent for the office and counter space
will be $166.25 per month, plus $190.00 per
month for parking. (City Council)
13. 98-O-129 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car
Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Sames
Motor Co., Inc., d/b/a Budget Rent-A-Car of Laredo
for the approximate 171 square feet of office and
counter space located in car rental space #2, and for
19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop
\at the Laredo International Airport passenger
terminal.
a.) term of the agreement is for five (5) years;
b.) initial monthly concession fee is $1,224.00 and
shall be adjusted annually based on changes in
passenger enplanement activity;
c.) monthly rent for the office and counter space
will be $213.75 per month, plus $190.00 per
month for parking. (City Council)
14. 98-O-130 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car
Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Gateway
Rent-A-Car d/b/a Hertz Rent-A-Car for the approximate
171 square feet of office and counter space located
in car rental space #1, and for 19 parking spaces
located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo
International Airport.
a.) term of the agreement is for five (5) years;
b.) initial monthly concession fee is $1,224.00, and
shall be adjusted annually based on changes in
passenger enplanement activity;
c.) monthly rent for the office and counter space
will be $213.75 per month, plus $190.00 per month
for parking. (City Council)
15. 98-O-131 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car
Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with Laredo Car
Rental, Inc., d/b/a National Car Rental for the
approximate 165 square feet of office and counter
space located in car rental space #3, and for 19
parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at
the Laredo International Airport.
a.) term of the agreement is for five (5) years;
b.) initial monthly concession fee is $1,224.00, and
shall be adjusted annually based on changes in
passenger enplanement activity;
c.) monthly rent for the office and counter space
will be $206.25 per month, plus $190.00 per
month for parking. (City Council)
16. 98-O-132 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
Border Maintenance Service, Inc., for approximately
2,304 square feet constituting Building #1421 located
at 1817 Pappas at the Laredo International Airport.
a.) term of the agreement is for one (1) year
commencing July 1, 1998 and ending June 30,
1999;
b.) monthly rent shall be $650.00; previous monthly
rent was $550.00. Lease premises are used for
office space and a maintenance service workshop.
(City Council)
17. 98-O-133 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
Roberto Villasenor for approximately 960 square feet
constituting Building #1319 located at 4011 North
Jarvis Avenue, for the purpose of an airline catering
service.
a.) term of the lease is for two (2) years
commencing on December 1, 1997 and ending
November 30, 1999,
b.) monthly rent shall be $288.00 and will be
adjusted annually during the primary and
extension terms of this lease according to
changes in the Consumer Price Index.
(City Council)
18. 98-O-134 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to
W.E. Haynes, VI, for the sale of the Surface Only at
its fair market value of certain City property
described as a tract of land consisting of 15,432.35
square feet (55.56 x 277.76) more or less out of and
part of that former section of the 3000 block of Ross
Street between India and Canada Avenues and being
bounded on the North by Block 1877, E.D. and on the
South by Block 1878, E.D. situated in the Eastern
Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and
hereby approving the submitted improvement plan in
compliance with Section 10 of the Street
Closing/Sales Policy Handbook as approved per
Resolution No. 97-R-140; and providing for an
effective date. (City Council)
19. 98-O-135 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo s 1997-1998
Annual Budget in the amount of $13,000.00, for a
grant from Central Power & Light Company, providing
for an effective date. (City Council)
20. 98-O-136 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo s 1997-1998
annual budget by increasing estimated revenues and
appropriations in the Benavides-Herrera home fund by
$250,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to
implement said budget. (As Amended)
(Cw. Montalvo)
21. 98-O-137 Ordinance amending the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget revision in the
amount of $514,500.00 in additional funds for a new
total of $2,161,807.00 for the Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning October 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1998. (City Council)
VI. RESOLUTIONS
22. 98-R-075 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application to the governor s office for funding of
personnel and direct operating expenses for a multi-
agency narcotics task force in the amount of $830,135
with the City designating $423,985 in matching funds
for a total of $1,254,120 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any and all documents pertaining to
this grant application.
23. 98-R-079 Supporting the designation by the Texas
Transportation Commission of the proposed realigned
approach roadway that begins at the International
Bridge No. 4 and extends to that portion of F.M.3464
located one thousand seven hundred forty nine feet
west of the west right of way line of Interstate
Highway 35, the portion of F.M. 3464 located one
thousand seven hundred forty nine feet west of
the west right of way line of Interstate Highway 35,
and extends east of Interstate Highway 35 for a
distance of two miles, as well, as all those sections
of Loop 20, within the city limits from a point two
miles east of Interstate Highway 35, east and south
through the intersections of US Highway 59, State
Highway 359, and Southwest to U.S. Highway 83, as
Loop 20 (Bob Bullock Loop); and that the City of
Laredo agrees to annex the remaining 1.15. miles of
existing F.M. 3464 and maintain as a city street once
the approach roadway project is complete and the
current proposed alignment litigation is resolved.
24. 98-R-080 Accepting the donation of a 15.4600 acre tract of
land more or less, from Robert Muller Family
Partnership Ltd., d/b/a Robert Muller LTD., for the
construction of the Laredo Northwest International
Fourth Bridge. Said tract of land being located in
Porcion 19, Abstract 47, Webb County, Texas; more
particularly described by metes and bounds.
25. 98-R-081 Accepting the donation of two tracts of land from
Fasken LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership, containing
173.641 acres, more or less. Said tracts of land
being tract A , containing 74.03 acres, more or less,
for the purpose of constructing and operating an
international bridge and related facilities, and tract
B, containing 99.611 acres, more or less, for the
construction of an access road connecting the
International Bridge and related facilities to
Interstate Highway 35. Said tracts being located in
Porcion 20, Abstract 48, Webb County, Texas; being
generally described below, and more particularly
described by metes and bounds.
26. 98-R-082 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and
Laredo Community College for the installation and
maintenance of a traffic signal at the new
intersection located at the main entrance to Laredo
Community College. Laredo Community College will
furnish all the necessary traffic signal hardware
and the City will be responsible for its installation
and for performing routine maintenance.
27. 98-R-083 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo,
Texas, stating that this City elects to become
eligible to participate in tax abatements; and
dealing with related matters.
VII. MOTIONS
28. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise
for bids for the following:
a) lubricants - Fleet Maintenance
b) lawn maintenance annual contract - Utilities Department,
Bridge, Parks, Police, Library Departments.
c) purchase of trees and shrubs - Azteca Neighborhood Park
29. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consulting engineering services to prepare a feasibility report
to locate and Evaluate Future Groundwater Supplies to be
developed for long term municipal use. Funding is available in
the Waterworks Water Availability - Water Availability Study.
30. Authorizing the City Manager to seek Request for Proposals for
architectural plans and design for the expansion of the Santo
Nino Health Center which is occupied by the Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department.
31. Award of a twelve month office supply contract to the LOW
BIDDER, Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas, providing
general office supplies for all city departments. This contract
is based on the lowest cost plus percentage. The City will
maintain the price schedule for the general office supplies
listed on the vendor's catalogue. This is the first time this
contract has been awarded based on a cost plus format.
32. Award of a contract to the LOW BIDDER, Gateway Uniform Service,
Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $74,550.15, for the
purchase of uniforms for the Police and Fire Department
personnel. Full service contracts, which include alteration
services, will be awarded to the low bidder. The City has
included delivery deadlines in the contract documents requiring
that the clothing be delivered within forty five days after
receipt of order. The overall contract pricing is approximately
1% higher than the previous year. A total of three bids were
received for this purchase. Funding is available in Police
Department Uniforms, Fire Department Uniforms, and Bridge System
Uniforms accounts.
33. Award of a contract to the LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS,
Dinastia International Corporation, Laredo, Texas, in the amount
of $35,437.37, for the purchase of one network server, twenty
four computer workstations, HUBs, and software. This equipment
will be installed at the DEA offices -Financial Task Force.
A total of fifteen bids were received for this purchase.
Funding is available from Southwest Border High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (SWB HIDTA) grant monies.
34. Award of a construction contract to the Lowest Bidder, Price
Construction Inc., in the amount of $398,725.24 for the widening
of Bustamante Street between Meadow Avenue to Foster and the
widening of Meadow Avenue between Saunders Street to Bustamante
Street. This project is part of an EDA Grant Project No. 08-01-
3080 Airport Medical Infrastructure Improvements. Funding is
available in the EDA Airport/Medical Park Improvements Other
Than Building account.
35. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in
the amount of $41,500.00, to the Texas Department of Health for
continuation of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
(BCCCP) of the City of Laredo Health Department.
36. To appoint a member to the Webb County Appraisal District
Purchase or Build Facility Building Committee. A feasibility
study for the building and/or construction of a facility will be
conducted.
37. Approval of a contract with Southwestern Bell in the amount of
$67,221.74 for telecommunication network wiring - City Hall
Building. Funds are available for this project.
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
38. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise a request for
proposals for land acquisition of approximately 50 to 70 acres
of land within 8 miles of the City Limits for the site
of the Fire Training Facility.
39. Presentation by E. Walker, from Wilbur Smith and Associates
regarding the City's award by the International Public Parking
Institute for innovative design of the City's Transit Center.
40. Status report on the Extension of Bartlett Avenue from Hillside
Road to the Del Mar Boulevard Project, approximately 16,500 L.F.
with possible action.
41. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement between
the City of Laredo and Miller and Van Eaton, P.L.L.C.,
Attorney's at Law, to represent the City of Laredo in
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. City of Laredo, Cause
Number: CA-L-98-47, in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Texas Laredo Division.
42. Report by the City s Economic Advisory Council advising of Town
Hall meetings for the purpose of soliciting input from the
community regarding the proposed Section 4B Sales and Use Tax
Special Election to be held within the City on August 8, 1998.
The proposed Section 4B Sales and Use Tax would create a
Development Corporation to undertake economic development
projects to create jobs and improve the quality of life in
Laredo, Texas. A one-fourth cent (1/4 cent) Sales and Use Tax
is proposed.
The Town Hall meetings are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, June 3, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. at Cigarroa Recreation
Center, 2201 Zacatecas
Thursday, June 4, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. at Northeast Recreation
Center, 320 Wyoming
Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. at Tarver Recreation
Center, 2902 Tilden
Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. at Farias Recreation
Center, 1601 Farias
43. Report requesting approval of City Council to write-off various
accounts receivable that are deemed to be uncollectible. The
City s outside audit firm of Baum & Mejia recommended in their
Letter to Management to write-off antiquated accounts
receivables. An analysis of the accounts receivable has been
made and this represents only a portion of the receivables that
are considered uncollectible. The Audit Committee approves the
recommendation. The financial impact to the City will be an
expense of $5,259.64 for the current fiscal year.
44. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan and financial
application.
45. Status reports regarding the implementation of the City of
Laredo FAR PART 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program and
installation of the Terminal Automated Radar Display Information
System (TARDIS).
46. Status report regarding the reconstruction of Calton Road at
Yeary.
47. Amending the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Policy and
Procedures Manual as it pertains to Downpayment Assistance
Program. The following are the proposed changes:
1) Increase the loan amount of $5,000 up to a maximum of $9,000
for households with incomes of up to 60% of housing area
median family income.
2) Program guidelines would limit the sales prices of the home
so that the assistance goes to the buyer and affords better
opportunity for the purchase of affordable housing by low to
moderate income families.
3) The sales price for a minimum of: 1,200 square feet would
range from $60,000 to $64,000; 1,000-1,199 square feet would
range from $55,000 to $59,000; 850-999 square feet would
range from $49,000 to $53,000; and 600-850 square feet would
range from $44,000 to $48,000.
4) Recommended that assisted homebuyer make a minimum investment
of $1,000.
5) Recommended that assisted homebuyer enroll and complete
homebuyers education course and that no more than $50 be used
from downpayment assistance to pay for each course.
6) The loan will be a 2nd lien with Deed of Trust with Vendor s
Lien and Real Estate Note due on sale or paid back over 24
months after first lien is paid.
48. Consideration of unilateral annexation of 19 tracts of land
adjacent to or within the boundaries of the City of Laredo
with possible action to direct staff to proceed with
surveying and preparation of an annexation schedule. The
total acreage of the 19 tracts is 2,522 acres, more or less.
49. Presentation on the drainage ordinance and proposed detention
ponds.
50. Presentation regarding a proposal to expand the project
review and management capabilities of the Engineering and
Utilities Department by hiring three additional project
managers.
51. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending litigation
regarding Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. City of
Laredo, Cause No. CA-L-98-47 in the U.S. District Court for
the Southern District of Texas Laredo Division, and return to
open session for possible action thereon.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
X. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
52. Requests by Mayor and City Council members for presentation
and discussion.
A. Requests by Council member Jose R. Perez
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the immediate
allocation of the remaining 1.5% pay increase for all
City of Laredo employees. A ten percent increase was
approved by the City Council in September 1997.
(Co-sponsored by Cm. Valdez)
B. Requests by Council member Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report and possible action on the continuing
drought conditions existing in Laredo, Texas/Webb County
with possible implementation of phase one of the
drought contingency plan.
2. Discussion and possible action on creating an
ENGINEERING CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE composed of three
council members to receive suggestions from staff and
make recommendations to the Laredo City Council.
(Cosponsored by Cm. Casso, Cm. Guerra, Cw. Montalvo)
3. Discussion and possible action on opening Saunders Court
at the correct street elevation to provide access to the
property known as Block 1372, Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10;
commonly known as the Pearl Building on Saunders Street.
4. Status report on the Ropa Usada establishment at 2601
Ash, with possible action.
C. Requests by Council member Eliseo Valdez Jr.
1. Presentation by Faithful Warriors extending an invitation
to City Council for the Second Picture a Prayer Day.
2. Request for report on traffic congestion on Highway 59
and San Francisco Avenue as a result of trucks operating
off the truck route. Status report regarding what
efforts have been taken to prevent business from
encroaching on residential areas with possible action by
Code Enforcement and Police Department.
3. Presentation by Debra Sherwood, Laredo League for Family
Fun, requesting additional support from the City for the
Fun Festival on July 4, 1998, with possible action.
(Co-sponsored by Cm. Guerra)
D. Requests by Council member Mario G. Alvarado
1. Traffic study for signalization at La Bota Subdivision
entrance on Mines Road with possible action.
2. Request for traffic speed limit reduction analysis on all
highways approaching the Laredo city limits.
3. Update on the Santa Isabel Water Well Project, with
possible action.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
53. Public hearing regarding an application by Trinidad B.
Sarmiento amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning the south 93.88 ft. of lots 7 & 8, Block
1729, Eastern Division, located at 2820 Santa Barbara St,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south
93.88 ft. of lots 7 & 8, Block 1729, Eastern Division,
located at 2820 Santa Barbara St, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
54. Public hearing regarding an application by John Joseph
Jacaman amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 14.611 acres as further described by
metes and bounds, located west of the Bob Bullock Loop, and
north of the Diamond Subdivison, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 14.611 acres as further described by
metes and bounds, located west of the Bob Bullock Loop, and
north of the Diamond Subdivison, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District).
55. Public hearing regarding an application by John Joseph
Jacaman amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 21.563 acres as further described by
metes and bounds, located west of the Bob Bullock Loop, and
north of the Diamond Subdivison, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 21.563 acres as further described by
metes and bounds, located west of the Bob Bullock Loop, and
north of the Diamond Subdivison, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District)
56. Public hearing regarding an application by Oscar J. Zuniga,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 6.413 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located east of Ejido Ave., at Frost St., from AG
(Agricultural District) to R-1 ( Single Family Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 6.413 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds, located east of Ejido Ave., at Frost St.,
from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family
Residential District).
57. Public hearing regarding an application by R&A Rodriguez &
Sons, Ltd., and Reynaldo H. Rodriguez Sr. General Partner
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a mini-
storage/warehouse, on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza, Unit I,
located at 1234 Townlake Dr. The Planning Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to issue a Special Use
Permit for a mini-storage/warehouse, on Lot 3, Block 2,
Townlake Plaza, Unit I, located at 1234 Townlake Dr. ZC-27-98
58. Public hearing regarding an application by Rodolfo Hernandez
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 6 and the east of Lot 5, Block 894, Eastern
Division, located at 1619 Market St., from B-3 (Community
Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 6 and the east of Lot 5, Block 894,
Eastern Division, located at 1619 Market St., from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District).
59. Public hearing regarding an application by Laredo Lodge
No. 547, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Drew W. Claes,
Secretary amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 2.207 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds, located at 6600 San Dario Avenue from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 2.207 acres, as further described by metes
and bounds, located at 6600 San Dario Avenue from B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District).
60. Public hearing regarding an application by Juan and Berta
Garcia amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 4, Indian Crossing
Subdivision, Unit I, located at 4114 Rio Grande Dr., from
R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 ( Limited Business
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 4, Indian Crossing
Subdivision, Unit I, located at 4114 Rio Grande Dr., from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District).
61. Public hearing regarding an application by Armando Gutierrez,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 0.0411 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located on the east side of FM1472, one mile north of
the intersection of Santa Maria Avenue and FM 1472, from AG
(Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend s approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 0.0411 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds, located on the east side of FM1472, one
mile north of the intersection of Santa Maria Avenue
and FM 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3
(Community Business District).
62. Public hearing regarding application by Alambres, Inc., Steve
Snow, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning the 1.667 acres as further described by
metes and bounds, located south of the intersection of
Bristol Rd. and Atlanta Dr., from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing
District). ZC-33-98. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.667 acres
as further described by metes and bounds, located south of
the intersection of Bristol Rd. and Atlanta Dr., from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to R-1-MH ( Single Family
Manufactured Housing District).
63. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-98 Annual
Budget by adding 11 new positions for the Laredo Public
Library and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-98 Annual
Budget by adding 11 new positions for the Laredo Public
Library and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget.
64. Public hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City
of Laredo FY1997-98 Airport/Medical Fund Budget and to amend
the FY 1997-1998 Airport Operation Budget to appropriate
$50,691.00, from the FY 1997-1998 Airport Operations Budget
and authorizing the City Manager to implent said budget for
Change Order #1 on the construction contract with Pete
Gallegos. The Change Order #1 is for the construction of 40
replacement parking spaces for the United States Postal
Service affected by the Arkansas Street Extension Project.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY1997-98 Airport/Medical Fund Budget and to amend the
FY1997-1998 Airport Operation Budget to appropriate
$50,691.00, from the FY 1997-1998 Airport Operations Budget
and authorizing the City Manager to implent said budget for
Change Order #1 on the construction contract with Pete
Gallegos. The Change Order #1 is for the construction of 40
replacement parking spaces for the United States Postal
Service affected by the Arkansas Street Extension Project.
65. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo FY1997-98 Annual
Budget to reflect an appropriation in Transportation
Planning Funds. The appropriation comes from the release of
1996-1997 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) unexpended
funds.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY1997-98 Annual Budget to reflect an appropriation in
Transportation Planning Funds. The appropriation comes from
the release of 1996-1997 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
unexpended funds.
66. Public hearing calling a section 4B Sales and Use Tax Special
Election to be held within the City on August 8, 1998, making
provisions for the conduct and ballot thereof and other
provisions relating thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
An ordinance calling a section 4B Sales and Use Tax Special
Election to be held within the City on August 8, 1998,
making provisions for the conduct and ballot thereof and
other provisions relating thereto.
XII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
67. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Sames Motor Co.,
Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $97,497.00, for the purchase
of three, replacement support vehicles and authorize the
rejection of the sole bid received for the purchase of one
ton truck and one sedan. The support vehicles will be
equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel conversion
systems. Delivery is expected within 120 days. The purchase
of the ton truck and the sedan will be deferred due to the
funding constraints.
68. 98-RT-073 Certifying that the Transit Department of the City
of Laredo, Texas is unable to acquire a trolley
bus as specified in bid invitation CMTF-25712-1-
96, using compressed natural gas at a projected
cost that is reasonably expected to result in no
greater net cost over the use of diesel,
measured over its expected useful life.
69. Authorization to exercise an option to purchase one diesel-
powered AH-28 American Heritage Streetcar Trolley, from
Chance Coach, Inc., for $268,564 based on a bid solicitation
and contract awarded jointly by Capital Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) and Metropolitan
Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro). The
Contract included options for purchase of additional
trolleys, one of which has been made available to Laredo
Municipal Transit System.
70. Authorization for the issuance of requests for proposals for
bus bench advertising and/or shelter/kiosk advertising sales
and service.
71. 98-RT-084 Approval of the Transit Fixed Route Productivity
evaluation process as recommended by the Transit
Ad Hoc Committee and Transit Staff.
72. Public Hearing and Motion to realign Route #5 - Marcella,
in order to serve a new bus stop at the corner of Foster
and Pappas streets, on which the Laredo State Center has
constructed a bus shelter.
XIII. 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, May 29, 1998, at 5:30 p.m.
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Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary