CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A98-R-25
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JUNE 15, 1998
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting, April 27, 1998
City Council Meeting, May 4, 1998
Special City Council Meeting, May 5, 1998
Special City Council Meeting, May 11, 1998
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6, of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Laredo, entitled pay administration, by amending
Section 2.87.7(d)(15)(c), thereby adopting a revised pay schedule
increasing all steps in all grades in the pay schedule by one and one-
half percent (1 1/2%) with a revised effective date of implementation
of May 31, 1998.
4. Second reading 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 to sixty
days from the date of expiration of May 30, 1998 until July 29, 1998;
providing for publication and effective date.
5. Approving and authorizing the execution of a 40' x 40' permanent
equipment and access easement with Southwestern Bell Telephone located
along Foster Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents of conveyance
effectuating same. Said equipment and access easement is more
particularly described by metes and bounds.
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with the State
of Texas General Services Commission on behalf of the Texas Department
of Health, Public Health Region 11, for 2,025 square feet of office
space at the City of Laredo Health Complex located at 2600 Cedar
Street.
a. lease renewal term will be from September 1, 1998, through August
31, 1999;
b. no rental cost, lessee will pay a sum in the amount of $770.42 per
month for electricity and janitorial services.
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sublease with Arturo
Fernandez, where the City of Laredo Engineering Department is
subleasing from him for approximately 8,580 square feet constituting
Building #55 located at 4818 Thomas Avenue at the Laredo International
Airport.
a. lease term is for five (5) years commencing July 1, 1998 and ending
June 30, 2004 (negotiable).
b. monthly rent shall be $3,500.00 for the first two years. Starting
July 1, 2000 until June 30, 2002 the rent may increase not to
exceed 5% of the original rent amount. On July 1, 2002 rent may
increase not to exceed 5% of the original amount.
8. Authorizing the waiver parking fees at the Laredo Transit Center for
patrons at the garage between 7:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on Thursday,
June 25, 1998, subject to a $100 contribution by the Laredo
Philharmonic Orchestra (L.P.O.). The parking fees will be waived in
order to support the L.P.O.'s Mozart Opera Gala Festival, a community
event, in downtown Laredo.
VI. FINAL READINGS
9. 98-O-118 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 Road and Atlanta Drive, from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to R-1-MH (Single Family
Manufactured Housing District). (Mario G. Alvarado)
10. 98-O-138 Ordinance 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. (City Council)
11. 98-O-139 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. (City Council)
12. 98-O-140 Ordinance 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.
(City Council)
13. 98-O-141 Ordinance establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax
abatements by the City of Laredo; providing for severability;
providing for an effective date. (City Council)
14. 98-O-142 Ordinance 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). (City Council)
15. 98-O-143 Ordinance 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). (City Council)
16. 98-O-144 Ordinance 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. (City Council)
17. 98-O-145 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south
93.88 feet 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).
(Jose R. Perez)
18. 98-O-146 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 Subdivision, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). (Louis H. Bruni)
19. 98-O-147 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 Subdivision, at Jacaman Ranch, from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). (Louis H. Bruni)
20. 98-O-148 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). (Louis H. Bruni)
21. 98-O-149 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 Drive.
(Louis H. Bruni)
22. 98-O-150 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). (Joe A. Guerra)
23. 98-O-151 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). (Mario G. Alvarado)
24. 98-O-152 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). (Mario G. Alvarado)
25. 98-O-153 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. (City Council)
26. 98-O-154 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY 1997-98 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 implement 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.
(Louis H. Bruni)
27. 98-O-155 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of
Laredo FY 1997-98 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. (City Council)
28. 98-O-156 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 including but not limited to the
general composition of the Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors if such tax measures should pass.
(City Council)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
29. 98-R-085 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Laredo and United Independent
School District for the Construction and Management of Father
Charles M. McNaboe Park.
30. 98-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an inter-local
agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Community
College. This agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo
Community College is for the joint use of the Laredo
Community College swimming pool. This agreement stipulates
the various responsibilities of each entity and allows for
the swimming pool to be used by the general public on
Saturday and Sunday during the City's pool hours and season.
The term of this agreement is perpetual unless a sixty day
written notice is given by either party.
31. 98-R-088 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Governor's Office for funding of personnel and direct
operating expenses for a Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force in
the amount of $758,249.00, with the City designating
$294,166.00 in matching funds for a total of $1,052,415.00
for the period beginning June 1, 1998 and ending May 31, 1999
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all
documents pertaining to this grant application.
32. 98-R-089 Resolution expressing the support of the City Council of the
City of Laredo, to consider in the U.S. 83/Port Roads
Corridor Study, Converting US 83 into a four lane divided
highway with a freeway connector to IH 35.
33. 98-R-091 Appointing the nominee, John Charles, of District II
Councilmember Louis H. Bruni, to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the nominee, Tammi Casso to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
34. 98-R-092 Appointing the nominee, Elmo Lopez Jr., of District III
Councilmember John C. Galo, to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Crispin Sanchez to the Airport Advisory Board.
35. 98-R-093 Authorizing the acceptance of 20 foot wide right-of-way
easement located approximately 1/4 mile East of the
intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and Loop 20, said 20 foot
wide easement containing approximately 6,158.33 square feet,
more or less out of Porcion 25, Abstract 50, Juan F. Garcia,
original grantee, Webb County, Texas, and also being out of
share 3, consisting of 89.20 acres conveyed to Carlos P.
Cantu, Jr., Oralia Cantu Garza, and Graciela Cantu Botello
recorded in County Clerks File Number 44850 of the Webb
County Deed Records, said 20 foot wide right-of-way easement
being more particularly described by metes and bounds.
VIII. MOTIONS
36. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for the following:
a) ammunition - Police Department
b) safety footwear, six month contract - Various Departments
c) RFP - Ambulance Billing Software/EMS Data Collection Hardware -
Health Department/Fire Department
d) grinding of wood waste material at the landfill - Public Works -
Landfill
A tentative bid award date is scheduled for August 3, 1998. Funding
is available in the department's operating budget.
37. Approval to advertise for bids for the purchase of hand-held computers
for issuing parking meter citations. These computers provide the meter
enforcement officer immediate access to records of autos with tickets
outstanding, allow immediate booting, and print tickets with legible
information.
38. Approval to advertise for bids for the purchase of vandal-proof lower
housing assemblies and coin cartridges for parking meters. These
housing assemblies will replace older meter housings that were
vandalized continuously and also will prevent physical removal of
coins from the meters.
39. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for
bids for a New Parallel Taxiway Phase "D" at the Laredo International
Airport Passenger Terminal and Related Airside/Landside Improvements
with tentative award on July 6, 1998. This project will be funded 90%
by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Funds and 10% Airport Funds.
Funding is available in the Airport Improvement Other Than Building.
40. Approval of selection of consultant and authorization to negotiate an
engineering contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, L.L.C., Laredo,
Texas, to provide surveys, design and preparation of plans and
specifications and cost estimates for the Cherry Hill Drive
Reconstruction Project from Pappas Street to Sandman Road. Funding is
available in the Capital Improvement Fund Cherry Hill Drive Widening.
41. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, J.R. Landscaping, Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $56,080.00, for sodding and hydro-seeding the
landscape areas around the new airport terminal. A total of three
bids were received for this service. Funding is available in the
Airport's construction account.
42. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Cantu America Construction Co.,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $18,950.00, for the installation
of carpet and resilient tile flooring, and interior painting at the
Municipal Court building. The contract vendor will commence the
contract work within three weeks. A total of three bids were received
for these services.
43. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, American Sterilizer Company,
Erie, PA, in the amount of $20,625.00, for the purchase and
installation of a re-manufactured laboratory sterilizer. This will be
a replacement unit. Delivery is expected within sixty days.
44. Rescind the contract awarded to Fort Bend Services, Stafford, Texas,
for furnishing an anionic polymer used in the water treatment process
due to delivery problems and award a new two year contract to the next
LOWEST BIDDER, Polydyne, Inc., Toledo, Ohio, in the estimated yearly
amount of $33,120.00. This chemical is being used on a belt press
that was recently put in service. The new contract is $0.01/lb higher.
All purchases will be on a per need basis. A total of three bids were
received for this purchase. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department - Water Treatment Division - Chemicals.
45. Approval to reject the sole response received from Farias and Farias,
Inc., Licensed U.S. Customhouse Brokers, on behalf of the South Texas
Regional Waste Management Project, for the Request of Proposals from
Land Property Owners and Realtors for available undeveloped ranch land
to be purchased for the development of a Municipal Solid Waste Type I
Landfill and to re-advertise. The sole response received is for land
outside the Webb County Limits and does not meet the requirements of
the Request for Proposals (RFP). Funding is available from the 1998
CO Issue Land.
46. Approval of selection of consultant and authorization to award an
engineering contract to Mejia Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, for
an amount not to exceed $17,060.00 to provide consulting services for
the construction phase of the project, contract administration, and
revision and preparations of plans and specifications with cost
estimates for the Calton Road Widening and Signalization from IH-35
(San Dario) to halfway between San Francisco Avenue to Yeary Street.
Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund Calton Road
Widening and Signalization.
47. Approval of change order no. 1, a net increase of $2,457.72, for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place with an increase
primarily in street milling, acceptance of the 1997-98 Street
Recycling Project (151.5 Blocks), and approval of final payment in the
amount of $144,880.52 to Cutler Repaving, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas. The
original contract amount was 292,485.96. This change order brings the
total contract amount to $294,943.68. Funding is available in Capital
Improvement Fund Street Materials/Cutler Repaving and Capital
Improvement Fund.
48. Approval of change order no. 1, a net decrease of $2,430.00, credit on
the betterment fund, acceptance of the Laredo Health Department Canopy
for the Perimeter of the W.I.C. Building located at 2600 Cedar Avenue,
and approval of final payment in the amount of $13,057.00 to Cantu-
America Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. The original contract
amount was $133,000.00. This change order brings the total contract
amount to $130,570.00. Funding is available in the Health Fund
Retainage Payable and Health Building.
49. Approval of change order no. 4, a net increase of $59,374.00 for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place, primarily for the
installation of a sanitary sewer squeegees on the sludge thickener
collector mechanisms and other related improvements, and payment for
standby, acceptance of the Jefferson Street Water Treatment Solids
Handling Improvements Project and approval of final payment in the
amount of $154,299.00 to Lambda Construction Company, New Braunfels,
Texas. The original contract amount was $2,451,300.00. This change
order brings the total contract amount to $2,686,374.00. Funding is
available in the Waterworks System '94 Bond; Waterworks System
Retainage Payable and in the Waterworks System '97 Bond Sludge
Disposal Jefferson.
50. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $7.323.50 for additional
design and surveying services not part of the original scope of work
of the engineering contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, Laredo,
Texas, for the Airport Medical Park Infrastructure Improvements, a
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Project No. 08-01-03080. The original contract amount was $95,500.00.
This amendment brings the total contract amount to $102,823.50.
Funding is available in the EDA Airport/Medical Park Project Engineer
Fees.
51. 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 sale price 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 sale price for a minimum of: 1,200 square feet would be a
maximum of $64,000; 1,000-1,199 square feet would be a maximum of
$59,000; and 850-999 square feet would be a maximum of $53,000.
4) Recommend that assisted homebuyer make a minimum investment of
$1,000.
5) Recommend 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 to 36 months after first lien is
paid.
52. Refund of property tax to Arturo Nicolas Meraz in the amount of
$1,338.48 due to a WCAD (Webb County Appraisal District) clerical
error.
53. Modify the City's Procurement policy to allow the City Manager to
approve all contracts and change orders not exceeding $15,000.00 in
accordance to provisions of the State of Texas -Local Government Code.
The City's current policy sets a limit of $10,000.00. This change will
mirror the provisions of Section 252.021 of the Local Government Code
- Competitive Bidding and Competitive Proposal Requirements.
54. Ratifying the City Manager's submittal of a grant application to the
Texas Department of Health for an Abstinence Education Program in the
amount of $319,399 ($136,886 non-monetary in-kind match by LISD). This
program will be partnered by the City of Laredo Health Department and
the Laredo Independent School District.
55. Authorizing the amendment of the City of Laredo's 1995 Consolidated
Plan to reflect changes in the strategic portion of the Plan
pertaining to housing and non-housing initiatives and funding
priorities for the period October 1, 1995 -September 30, 1999.
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
56. Presentation and possible action regarding the request by City Council
to study the feasibility of initiating a speed hump pilot project at
several residential streets identified by City Council to address
neighborhood speeding concerns.
57. Informing City Council of Staff recommendations regarding the traffic
signal studies conducted at the intersections of Calle Del Norte and
St. James/West Drive, Mann Road and Northgate, and McPherson Road and
Fenwick Drive, as was requested by City Council, with possible action
58. Award a two year extension of a Professional Service Contract to Baum
& Mejia Certified Public Accountants in the amount not to exceed
$80,000 per year to perform the annual financial and compliance audit
of the City of Laredo for fiscal year ending September 30, 1998 and
1999.
59. Presentation by City Manager regarding the support from Laredo
Development Foundation on the 1/4› economic development sales tax with
two provisions.
60. Presentation of a draft Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Ordinance(s) and Stormwater Management Guidance Manual by the
consultant Carter and Burgess, Inc., Houston, Texas per the City's
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water
requirements. The ordinance(s) and guidance manual are the initiation
of the Stormwater Master Planning Process.
61. Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Federal
Aviation Administration requesting that the Laredo International
Airport be redesignated an eligible airport for participation in the
Military Airport Program grant program. Applications must be received
by FAA on or before
June 26, 1998.
62. Informing the City Council of the proposed construction of a detention
pond at South Development Industrial Park, Unit II located at South of
Highway 359 and east of the Bob Bullock Loop.
63. Status report on the potential privatization of the Utilities
Department. Presenting the results of the proposal evaluation and
interviews and selection of Malcolm Pirnie Inc., to be the firm that
will conduct an operational assessment of the department, determine
the feasibility of privatization and recommend intermediate steps as
appropriate. Requesting authorization to proceed with negotiations.
64. Status reports regarding the implementation of the City of Laredo FAR
PART 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program and scheduling of
neighborhood meetings.
65. Presentation with possible action regarding setting Airport Rates and
Charges to be paid by the airlines for use of the new airport
passenger terminal.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
XI. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
66. Requests by Mayor and City Council members for presentation and
discussion.
A. Requests by Council member Alfredo Agredano
1. Discussion and possible action regarding replacement of fencing for
Garcia-Vela Field for All Star Tournament.
B. Requests by Council member Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action on enforcing the City of Laredo
truck route.
(Co-sponsored by Councilman Eliseo Valdez Jr.)
2. Status report on the extension on Arkansas Street, with possible
action.
3. Discussion and possible action on the lack of street striping in
District II.
4. Confirmation of the appointment of Molly Hall Alegria and Tammi
Casso to the City of Laredo Tree Board USA.
C. Requests by Council member John C. Galo
1. Discussion and possible action on the cleanup of Chacon Creek. (Co-
sponsored Cm. Alfredo Agredano)
2. Request for a traffic study on Meadow concentrating from Market
South for consideration on identifying possible locations for
traffic control devices.
(Co-sponsored Cm. Alfredo Agredano)
D. Requests by Council member Eliseo Valdez Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on improving street light
illumination on Saunders as part of the Highway 59 improvements.
2. Discussion with possible action on requesting that the water
utilities department provide self addressed envelopes with the
bills for the convenience of the elderly and all those who do not
have transportation.
3. Request for a report on what our share of drug seizure monies have
been this year with possible action on a request that more of these
monies be used for the purchase of unmarked cars for use in the
establishment of special task forces that some of our special
grants provide for us. (Co-sponsored by Cm. Consuelo "Chelo"
Montalvo)
4. Request for information or update on the status of the most recent
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) studies with possible
action on expediting the completion of the study.
E. Requests by Council member Joe A. Guerra
1. Discussion and presentation by Del Trautmann on detention ponds in
northeast Laredo with possible action.
F. Requests by Council member Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo
1. Discussion and possible action regarding obtaining an engineer for
plans and specifications to redesign Zaragoza Street between Flores
and Convent.
2. Recognition of Judge Hector Liendo for his exemplary community
work.
G. Requests by Council member Mario G. Alvarado
1. Discussion and possible action showing City Council support for the
inclusion of the first phase of the Outer Loop (Hachar Road) into
the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) of the Laredo Urban
Transportation Study (MPO).
2. Discussion and possible action on the citywide participation in the
"National Night Out" Project.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
67. 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).
68. Public hearing amending the Parks and Recreation Department 97-98
budget to reflect the hiring of five additional seasonal employees
(four lifeguards and one pool supervisor). This amendment to the
budget will be necessary to accommodate a proposed inter-local
agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Community College.
This agreement between the parks and Recreation Department and Laredo
Community College for use of the LCC swimming pool stipulates the
various responsibilities of each entity and allows for the swimming
pool to be staffed with seasonal employees paid by the City for use by
the general public.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Department 97-98 budget to
reflect the hiring of five additional seasonal employees (four
lifeguards and one pool supervisor). This amendment to the budget
will be necessary to accommodate a proposed inter-local agreement
between the City of Laredo and Laredo Community College. This
agreement between the parks and Recreation Department and Laredo
Community College for use of the LCC swimming pool stipulates the
various responsibilities of each entity and allows for the swimming
pool to be staffed with seasonal employees paid by the City for use by
the general public.
69. Public hearing amending the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget revision in the amount of $46,440.00 in additional
funds for "Los Dos Laredos" TB Binational Project of the City of
Laredo Health Department and extension of grant period through
December 31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the contract with the Texas Department of Health
and budget revision in the amount of $46,440.00 in additional funds
for "Los Dos Laredos" TB Binational Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department and extension of grant period through December 31,
1998.
70. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $12,950.00 for the purchase of a canine, canine
maintenance, training and safe for the Financial Disruption Task Force
for the period of January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $12,950.00 for the purchase of a canine, canine maintenance,
training and safe for the Financial Disruption Task Force for the
period of January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1999.
71. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $46,094.00 from Laredo Community College for
implementing the Stormwater Management and Ecology Demonstration Park.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $46,094.00 from Laredo Community College for implementing
the Stormwater Management and Ecology Demonstration Park.
72. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter
17 LIBRARY, Article 1, IN GENERAL, to include a new section entitled
"Fines and Fees for Library Services." This will allow for the
collection of overdue fines, lost or damaged library materials, copier
vending fees, microfilm copier fees; and new fees associated with new
services at the library such as: fee-based database searches, the use
of meeting rooms, computer printouts, pen and pencil vending machines,
audio-visual equipment use, and security, custodial and media
technician services at the Laredo Public Library, providing for
publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17
LIBRARY, Article 1, IN GENERAL, to include a new section entitled
"Fines and Fees for Library Services." This will allow for the
collection of overdue fines, lost or damaged library materials, copier
vending fees, microfilm copier fees; and new fees associated with new
services at the library such as: fee-based database searches, the use
of meeting rooms, computer printouts, pen and pencil vending machines,
audio-visual equipment use, and security, custodial and media
technician services at the Laredo Public Library, providing for
publication and effective date.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
73. 98-RT-090 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a 1997-
1998 urbanized area formula program grant (No. TX-90-X438)
from the Federal Transit Administration in the maximum
amount of $2,399,305.00 (Federal Share); and providing for
grant funds to be deposited in the Mass Transit Department
Accounts.
74. Rescinding the two year service contract awarded on 9/2/97, to Solis
Security Specialist, Laredo, Texas, for providing security guard
services at the Transit Center and El Metro Operations and Maintenance
facility, and authorize that new bids be solicited.
The transit system received notice from Mr. Victor Solis, owner of
Solis Security Specialist that he could no longer provide security
guard services at these locations. On an interim basis, the System has
been utilizing the services of the City's contract vendor, Walker
Security. Staff has developed new bid specifications and is requesting
authorization to solicit new bids for awarding a two year service
contract.
XIV. 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, June 12, 1998, at 5:30 p.m.
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Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary