CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A98-R-29
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JULY 27, 1998
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. FINAL READINGS
2. 98-O-188 Ordinance designating as a one-way northbound the 200 block
of Flores Avenue between Grant Street and Zaragoza Street
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to
indicate one-way traffic in the designated direction.
(City Council)
3. 98-O-189 Ordinance closing to vehicular traffic that section of the
1100 Block of Zaragoza Street between Convent and Flores
Avenues and designating its use as a pedestrian walkway and
upon closing of said street, to vehicular traffic, the City
will retain the entire property as a utility easement.
(Council member Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
4. 98-O-190 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectively convey title to the State
of Texas for one tract of land containing 1.4364 acres of
land, more or less; and having been acquired in fee simple
for the construction of an access road connecting the Laredo
Northwest International Fourth Bridge and related facilities
to Interstate Highway 35. Said tract of land being situated
in Porcion 20, Abstract 48, Webb County, Texas; and more
particularly described by metes and bounds. (City Council)
5. 98-O-191 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 annual
budget in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Occupant Protection
STEP grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. The
Texas Department of Transportation's contribution will be
$2,500.00 with the City designating $2,500.00 in matching
funds. The funding for this grant will be from October 1,
1997 through September 30, 1998. (City Council)
6. 98-O-192 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 annual
budget in the amount of $7,500.00, for the Speed STEP grant
from the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas
Department of Transportation's contribution will be $4,875.00
with the City designating $2,625.00 in matching funds. the
funding for this grant will be from October 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1998. (City Council)
7. 98-O-193 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, San Jose Subdivision,
Phase II and all of San Jose Subdivision, Phases III and IV,
located at 6301 Casa Del Sol Blvd., from AG (Agricultural
District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to
R-1-MH (Single Family Manufacturing Housing District).
(Council member Louis H. Bruni)
8. 98-O-194 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 12.966 acres as further described by metes
and bounds located west of FM1472, north of Killam Industrial
Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-
1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), Planned Unit
Development. (Council member Mario G. Alvarado)
V. RESOLUTIONS
9. 98-R-121 Accepting a grant from the Texas Natural Resource and
Conservation (TNRCC) in the amount of $25,000 to continue the
operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by
the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 1998 through August 31, 1999.
10. 98-R-122 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $200,000 for continuation of the La Familia Health
Care Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
11. 98-R-123 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health
consisting of $392,388 in funds and $33,600 in State direct
assistance, for the Comprehensive Public Health Services
Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
12. 98-R-124 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $95,483 for the HIV/AIDS Health and Social Services
Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
13. 98-R-125 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $205,928 for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program
of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period
beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
14. 98-R-126 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $155,809 (which consists of $93,750 in direct funds
from the State and in-kind services match of $62,059) for the
School Based Health Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998,
through August 31, 1999.
15. 98-R-127 Appointment of Robert Simpson to the Library Advisory Board
by Council member Alfredo Agredano.
16. 98-R-129 Accepting a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the
amount of $146,000 for the MCH Community Health Education
Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
17. 98-R-130 City Council confirmation of Mayor's appointments to the
Legislative Liaison Ad Hoc Committee and to the Empowerment
Zone Application Ad Hoc Committee.
VI. MOTIONS
18. To award an architectural/engineering consultant contract for the
Paseo Antiguo Laredo Pedestrian Facility Project and ISTEA Enhancement
Project to Sprinkle Robey Architects. The contract amount is
$120,000.00.
19. Authorizing the City of Laredo, representing the Laredo Homeless
Coalition, to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for funding through the Supportive Housing and
Shelter Plus Programs for the purpose of developing a local Continuum
of Care Program to address the needs of Laredo's homeless population
and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents
resulting from such submission.
VII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
20. Presentation regarding the Calle Iturbide Project Feasibility Study.
21. Presentation regarding the Operation Clean-Up Campaign
22. Discussion and possible action regarding the updated financing plan
for the Laredo Northwest International Bridge.
23. Submission of the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Annual Budget as per Article
VI, Section 6.02, Submission of Budget of the Charter of the City of
Laredo which states that "sixty (60) days before the end of the fiscal
year, or any time before that, the City Manager shall present to the
Council, in an open placed on the Council meeting agenda, a budget for
the ensuing fiscal year with an accompanying message."
24. Request for Executive Session, as authorized by Section
551.071(1)(A)(B) of the Texas Government Code, to discuss pending
litigation and settlement offer in Cause Number
L-98-47 styled Southwestern Bell Telephone Company vs. City of Laredo,
filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of
Texas, and return to open session for possible action thereon.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
IX. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
25. Requests by Mayor and City Council members for presentation and
discussion.
A. Requests by Council member Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action on entering into an Inter-local
Agreement with the City of Rio Bravo to provide technical
assistance to enhance, maintain and manage their water and
wastewater systems at the time that the City of Rio Bravo becomes
the owner and manager of its water and wastewater systems. (Co-
sponsored by Council members Eliseo Valdez Jr., Mario G. Alvarado,
Joe A. Guerra, and Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
B. Requests by Council member John C. Galo
1. Discussion on the City's acquisition of the Plaza Theater with
possible action.
2. Presentation by Mr. Rolando Herrera on the creation of a Small
Business Advisory Center with possible aciton.
3. Discussion and possible action on a request by Mr. Alex De Luna for
funding to send local athletes on a national meet. This club was
sponsored by the City last year.
C. Requests by Council member Eliseo Valdez Jr.
1. Request for status report on the upgrade of our 911 System, with
possible action.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
26. Public hearing amending Section 24-82.3(d), Off Premises Signs, of the
Laredo Land Development Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of this amendment.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24-82.3(d), Off Premises Signs, of the
Laredo Land Development Code.
27. Public hearing amending Section 24-92, amendments or district changes,
of the Laredo Land Development Code, by providing for notification to
property owners within 200 feet of the site of a proposed zone change
of an appeal to City Council of an unfavorable recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Section 24-92, amendments or district changes, of
the Laredo Land Development Code, by providing for notification to
property owners within 200 feet of the site of a proposed zone change
of an appeal to City Council of an unfavorable recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
28. Public hearing concerning the application by Arguindegui Oil Co.,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
7.5076 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located on
SH359 east of the Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission did not support the zone change to M-1
and recommended approval of B-4 on the site.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 7.5076 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located on SH359 east of the Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
29. Public hearing concerning the application by Arguindegui Oil Co.,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
10.8623 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located on
SH359 east of the Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission did not support the zone change to M-1
and recommended approval of B-3 on the site.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 10.8623 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located on SH359 east of the Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
30. Public hearing concerning the application by Rafaela G. Juarez,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1 and the west 1/3 of Lot 2, Block 2156, Eastern Division, located
on the 3100 Block of Mercer Street, from AG (Agricultural District) to
R-3 (Mixed 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 Lot 1 and the west 1/3 of Lot 2, Block 2156, Eastern
Division, located on the 3100 Block of Mercer Street, from AG
(Agricultural District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
31. Public hearing concerning the application by Celestino Mendiola III,
Owner and Ramiro Del Bosque, Applicant, amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 90, Eastern
Division, located at 103 Corpus Christi Street, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-3 (Community 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 90, Eastern Division, located at 103 Corpus
Christi Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District).
32. Public hearing concerning the application by Ramiro Villarreal
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 2 and the west 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 404, Eastern Division, located
at 3611 Logan Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends denial of the zone change and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for auto repair.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 2 and the west 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 404, Eastern Division,
located at 3611 Logan Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to
B-1 (Limited Business District).
33. Public hearing concerning the application by Jose Carlos Casanova,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 10, Block 115, Western Division, located at 319 Victoria Street,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited 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 Lot 10, Block 115, Western Division, located at 319 Victoria
Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District).
34. Public hearing concerning the application by Robles Real Estate
Partnership, Les Norton, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Western Division,
located at 308 Convent Avenue, from CBD (Central Business District) to
B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends denial of the zone change request to B-3.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Western Division, located at 308
Convent Avenue, from CBD (Central Business District) to B-3 (Community
Business District).
35. Public hearing approving a contract with the Texas Natural Resource
and Conservation (TNRCC) and budget in the amount of $25,000 to
continue the operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS)
by the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving a contract with the Texas Natural Resource and
Conservation (TNRCC) and budget in the amount of $25,000 to continue
the operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1,
1998, through August 31, 1999.
36. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget in the amount of $95,483 for the
HIV/AIDS Health and Social Services Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, through
August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget in the amount of $95,483 for the
HIV/AIDS Health and Social Services Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, through
August 31, 1999.
37. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with
the Texas Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $146,000
for the MCH Community Health Education Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, through
August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $146,000 for the MCH
Community Health Education Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, through August
31, 1999.
38. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $200,000 for
continuation of the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998,
through August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $200,000 for
continuation of the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998,
through August 31, 1999.
39. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget consisting of $392,388 in funds and
$33,600 in State direct assistance, for the Comprehensive Public
Health Services Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget consisting of $392,388 in funds and
$33,600 in State direct assistance, for the Comprehensive Public
Health Services Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999.
40. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $205,928 for the
Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, though August
31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $205,928 for the
Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 1998, though August
31, 1999.
41. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $155,809 (which
consists of $93,750 in direct funds from the State and in-kind
services match of $62,059) for the School Based Health Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1,
1998, through August 31, 1999.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $155,809 (which
consists of $93,750 in direct funds from the State and in-kind
services match of $62,059) for the School Based Health Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1,
1998, through August 31, 1999.
XI. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
42. Authorization to terminate the construction contract with Mr. Juan
Madrigal, d/b/a J.M. General Construction, to provide the electrical
work for the homes under the Lease/Purchase Program due to
nonperformance, and request to award a contract in the recomputed
amount of $96,297.00 to Ruperto Roel Rodriguez d/b/a Roel's Electric
of Laredo, Texas. The recomputed contract amount will include the
electrical work for 32 homes and the approved change order to install
the ceiling fans.
XII. 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, July 24, 1998, at 5:30 p.m.
_________________________
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary