CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2000-R-01
LAREDO HOUSING AUTHORITY
COLONIA GUADALUPE
2000 SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JANUARY 3, 2000
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called
the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores led in the pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
IN ATTENDANCE
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor
Alfredo Agredano, Councilmember, District I
John C. Galo, Councilmember, District III
Cecilia May Moreno, Councilmember, District IV
Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Councilmember, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Councilmember, District VI
Mario G. Alvarado, Councilmember, District VII
Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo, Mayor Pro Tempore, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager
Jaime L. Flores, City Attorney
ABSENCES:
Motion to excuse Cm. Louis H. Bruni due to illness.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mayor Flores asked for a moment of silence in memory of Rodolfo
Javier Gonzalez and Alfonso Orneles, Jr. Mr. Gonzalez was the
Department of Public Works Supervisor, and a city employee
since 1970. He passed away January 3, 2000. Mr. Ornelas
served on the City of Laredo Appeals & Grievance Committee
for one year. He passed away January 1, 2000.
Invitations
Mayor Flores invited Councilman Galo to accompany her to San
Antonio to meet with the Mayor of that city, the Honorable
Howard Peek. The main objective of their proposed meeting
would be to discuss the Texas Border Infrastructure Coalition
and related subjects.
Furthermore, Mayor Flores invited the members of the City
Council to attend the Senate State Affairs Committee Meeting
and the Senate Border Affairs Committee. Both will be held
at the Texas A & M University International.
Finally, Mayor Flores invited the Council to attend a
reception in honor of Senator Florence Shapiro, leader of the
Senate State Affairs Committee.
Recognitions
Cm. Agredano presented a plaque of recognition to the Parks
& Recreation Department for their support of District I
Scholarship Fund.
a. Recognition of City Staff.
Mayor Flores thanked the City of Laredo Y2K Emergency
Response Team Members for making Y2K a non-issue for the City.
b. Recognition of District IV residents by Council Member
Cecilia May Moreno.
Cm. Moreno congratulated Abraham Rodriguez, Laredo Housing
Authority Director, on his outstanding achievement at being
recognized by the Federal Government for his job excellence
and service to our community.
Cm. Moreno also recognized Jose Cerda and Elda Lopez two
recipients of assistance from Mr. Rodriguez's department.
They have recently received their Bachelor's Degrees from
the University.
Finally, Cm. Moreno recognized Resident Council Officers
from three Colonias. They are as follows: Patricia Negrete,
Laura Garza, Norma Perez, Rebecca Robles, Maria R. Lopez,
Raquel Martinez, Patricia Morales, Erminia Molina, Lupita
Venegas, Rosa I. Castaneda, Martha Castro and Myrna P. Zapata.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Confirming Council Member Cecilia May Moreno's appointment
of Patricia Tijerina to the Laredo Women's Commission.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Confirming Council Member Mario G. Alvarado's appointment
of Jerry Elizondo to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing amending the 1999-2000 budget in the amount
of $2,000 for the Neural Tube Defects Project of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning October 1,
1999, through August 31, 2000. The funding source for this
project is the Texas Health Foundation and it has been
assigned a budget number 226-6101.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the 1999-2000 budget in the amount
of $2,000 for the Neural Tube Defects Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
October 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000. The funding
source for this project is the Texas Health Foundation
and it has been assigned a budget number 226-6101.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing concerning an application by Laredo Ready
Mix, amending Ordinance No. 95-O-100 authorizing the issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit for a concrete batch plant on
5.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds located
on the west side of Hwy 83 and north of Masterson Road,
by renewing the term of the Conditional Use Permit until
April 15, 2002. This is an appeal from an unfavorable
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 95-O-100 authorizing the
issuance of Conditional Use Permit for a concrete batch
plant on 5.0 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds located on the west side of Hwy 83 and north of
Masterson Road, by renewing the term of the Conditional
Use Permit until April 15, 2002.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of David Richter and Mr. Garcia,
spoke in favor of approval of a Continuing Use Permit renewal.
Jesus Ponce, concerned citizen, spoke on the hazards of
cement debris along the river. He stated that frequent
inspections should be required insuring compliance of the
City's ordinances.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce approval of
Conditional Use Permit for two years.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
3. Public hearing concerning an application by Ricardo Paredes,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 22, Moreno Addition, located at 1417
Harding Avenue from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4
(HighwayCommercial District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a welding shop.
This is an appeal from an unfavorable recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City
of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 22, Moreno Addition,
located at 1417 Harding Avenue from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to open the pubic hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Mr. Ricardo Paredes, spoke
in favor of a Conditional Use Permit for a welding shop.
Mr. Paredes, applicant, asked that he be granted the
Conditional Use Permit in order to operate his welding
shop.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the
Conditional Use Permit with the following restrictions:
1.) Parking of vehicles will be restricted to the site;
No parking will be allowed on the public right-of-way
adjacent to the site. 2.) The Conditional Use Permit
will be issued for a period not to exceed three years.
3.) The welding shall be done within an enclosed
structure that provides shielding of sparks and welding
light from public view. 4.) The hours of the welding
shop activity shall be restricted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on weekdays and Saturdays. 5.) No recharging of welding
tanks shall be permitted at this site. 6.) Provide a
seven (7) ft. opaque wall from the residence to the rear
of the property on all sides.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
4. Public hearing designating as a one-way northbound that
section of Santa Rita Avenue Block Number of 1500 through
3100 between Benavides Street and Blair Street which includes
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to
indicate one-way traffic in the designated direction and
providing for publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance designating as a one-way northbound that
section of Santa Rita Avenue Block Number of 1500 through
3100 between Benavides Street and Blair Street which
includes providing for the installation of appropriate
signs to indicate one-way traffic in the designated
direction and providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
No public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
5. Public hearing designating as a two-way north and south
bound that section of Juarez Avenue, Block Number 1000
between Victoria Street on the south and Washington Street on
the north, providing for the installation of appropriate
signs to indicate two-way traffic in both north and south
directions and providing for publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance designating as a two-way north and south bound that
section of Juarez Avenue, Block Number 1000 between Victoria
Street on the south and Washington Street on the north,
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to
indicate two-way traffic in both north and south directions
and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
No public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. A. Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the progress by the City in
acquiring jet service with possible action.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Status report on 1704 Lane with possible action.
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager, and Benny Salinas,
Building Director, reported that a citation was issued
to the property owner and a court hearing was pending.
At the hearing, Mr. Salinas will ask the property owner
to remove the mobile home or comply with the city
requirements.
2. Status report of Chacon Creek Project (Clean-up &
Land acquisition) with possible action.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director,
reported that his department is working diligently
on acquiring the 20 acres approved by the City Council.
He stated several problems such as encroachments,
ownership discrepancies and other legalities are
delaying the project.
3. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with the Texas
Department of Parks and Wildlife to waive the dumping
fees for Lake Casa Blanca State Park in exchange for
services.
Mr. Henry Leal, representing Texas Department of Parks
& Wildlife, requested a ontract with the City to waive
the dumping fees for Lake Casa Blanca State Park. He
stated that Lake Casa Blanca State Park waives all
entrance fees for the City's Parks & Recreation
Department's "Kid's Fishing Derby".
Motion to instruct staff to enter into a contract with
the Texas Parks & Wildlife for the exchange of these
fees.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Mario G. Alvarado
1. Discussion on traffic signal funding for the
intersection of FM 1472 and Muller Boulevard, with
possible action.
Robert Murillo, Traffic Engineer, reported that
signal warrant analysis for the intersection of FM
1472 and Muller Boulevard are currently underway.
He added that traffic signal warrant analysis that
are in process are as follows:
McPherson Rd. and Wyoming Ave.
McPherson Rd. and Commerce Ave.
Jefferson & San Francisco
Springfield Ave and Mayberry
Hillside Road and San Francisco Ave.
Big Bend & F M 1472 (Mines Rd.)
Country Club & Del Mar Blvd.
Calton Rd. and Haynes
Springfield Ave. and Village Blvd.
Cm. Alvarado called for a letter to be sent to the United
Independent School District Board expressing the Council's
grave concerns about the traffic light that is needed at
F M 1472 and Muller Boulevard. He acknowledged the
importance of notifying United Independent School District
Board of the City's exact stipulations regarding the light.
2. Status report on Mines Road Task Force activities and/or
recommendations for traffic control on FM 1742, with possible
action.
Luis Landin, Traffic Director, reported that Texas
Department of Transportation, Zachary Construction
and the city's Traffic Department meet weekly to
discuss ways to deter traffic congestion on Mines
Road. He stated that the Police Department monitors
Mines Road and are quick in preventing problematic
traffic congestion.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
Roberto Villasenor for approximately 960 square feet
constituting Building No. 1319 located at 4011 North
Jarvis Avenue. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing
on December 1, 1999 and ending on November 30, 2000 and may
be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending on
November 30, 2001 and November 30, 2002. Monthly rent shall
be $300 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and
extension terms of this lease according to changes in the
Consumer Price Index. Current monthly rent is $295.02.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
LaBaTa Services for approximately 416 square feet
constituting Building No. 168 located at 5103 Maher Avenue.
Lease term is for three (3) years commencing on December
1, 1999, and ending on November 30, 2002, and may be
extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending
November 30, 2003, and November 30, 2004. Monthly rent
shall be $450.00 and will be adjusted annually during the
primary and extension terms of this lease according to
changes in the Consumer Price Index. Previous tenant was
DynAir, Inc., paying $500.00 per month.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Non-Exclusive
Revocable License with Autophone of Laredo, Inc., for
the installation of radio communications equipment atop
the beacon tower located at 4419 North Bartlett Avenue
at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for
three (3) years commencing on November 1, 1999 and
ending on October 31, 2002. Monthly rent shall be:
1. $250.00 from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000, and
2. $270.00 from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001, and
3. $290.00 from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002.
Current monthly rent is $230.15. License may be terminated
by either party upon giving a sixty (60) day written notice.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet Available: http://www.cityoflaredo.com
Motion to waive final reading of ordinances #2000-O-001,
#2000-02; #2000-O-003; #2000-004; #2000-O-005 , #2000-O-006;
#2000-O-007; #2000-O-008 and #2000-O-009.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. 2000-O-001 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map)
of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit for a minor repairmechanic
and oil change shop on Lot 10, Block 1625, Eastern
Division located at 2710 Barrios Street.
(Alfredo Agredano)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-002 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map)
of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.13 acres (the unplatted
remaining portion of Lot 2, Block 4, McPherson Plaza
Subdivision), located on the south side of Hillside Road
and east of McPherson Road from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). (Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0Abstain: 0
2000-O-003 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special
Use Permit for a mini-storage facility on 1.13 acres (the
unplatted remaining portion of Lot 2, Block 4, McPherson
Plaza Subdivision), located on the south side of Hillside
Road and east of McPherson Road. (Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-004 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance Conditional
Use Permit for a child day care center on Lot 7, Block 738,
Eastern Division, located at 1306 Reynolds Street.
(Cecilia May Moreno)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-005 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map)
of the City of Laredo by rezoning the east 2/3 of Lot 5,
Block 972, Eastern Division, located at 1820 East Frost
Street from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O
(Residential/Office District). (Cecilia May Moreno)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-006 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map)
of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.7088 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds located on
the east side of McPherson Road and north of Shiloh
Drive from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to R-O (Residential/Office District). (Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-007 Ordinance approving an amendment to the contract
with the Texas Department of Health and budget in the amount
of $74,409 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS (HOPWA) Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning February 1, 2000, through
January 31, 2001. (City Council)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-008 Ordinance amending the Hotel-Motel Fund FY 1999-00
annual budget by appropriating additional funds for
the Laredo Philharmonic Third Party Agency. Funds
will be transferred from the Reserve Appropriations
line item in the amount of $12,000 for a total budget
of $37,000 for the Laredo Philharmonic and authorizing
the City Manager to implement said budget. (City Council)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-009 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Laredo Little Theater for
approximately 5,801 square feet constituting Building
no. 52 located at 4802 Thomas Avenue. Lease term is
for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 1999 and
ending on September 30, 2004 and may be extend for
one (1) term of five (5) years ending on September 30,
2009. Appraised monthly rent shall be $2,206 and will
be adjusted annually during the primary and extension
term of this lease according to changes in the
Consumer Price Index. Current monthly rent is $418.32.
(Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
11. 2000-R-001 Accepting the assignment of 18.804 acre
feet of municipal water rights from the
balance of 800 acre feet deeded to the
City of Laredo by Vaquillas Ranch Company,
LTD., in payment of water availability
charges and 7.8 acre feet of municipal
water rights in payment annexation charges
in connection with the final plat of Concord
Hills Community, Phase V.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. 2000-R-002 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a
grant from the Texas Health Foundation in
the amount of $2,000 for the Neural Tube
Defects Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning
October 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000.
The funding source for this project is the
Texas Health Foundation and it has been
assigned a budget number 226-6101.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
13. Consideration to award service contract number FY00-030,
to the LOW BIDDER, J. Solis Maintenance and Welding
Service, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed
$98,000, for furnishing all necessary equipment,
personnel, and appurtenances for the installation of
replacement fire hydrants. Twenty eight hydrants will
be replaced by the successful bidder. The City will
provide the fire hydrant and the contractor will be
responsible for the installation of this hydrant and
any patch work needed such as backfilling, concrete
and asphalt replacement, and lawn repairs. The contract
term is for a six month period. Funding is available
in the Utilities Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. Consideration to award six month supply contracts
(FY00-032) to the LOW BIDDERS, Leyendecker Oil Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $14,356.10,
Arguindegui Oil Co., Laredo, Texas, in the estimated
amount of $1,663.20, and Arnold Oil Co. dba Lone Star
Lubricants, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount
of $1,146.44, for the purchase of lubricants for the
Fleet Maintenance Division. The bid pricing will be
firm during this six month period and all items will
be purchased on an as need basis. The overall bid
pricing is approximately 17% less than the previous
contract period.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to submit
a grant application to the North American Development
Bank in the amount of $450,000 for funding assistance
through the United States Community Adjustment and
Investment Program (CAIP) in support of downtown
infrastructure improvements related to the Centro
Iturbide Project and to execute any and all documents
as a result of this submission.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Consideration to award contract number FY00-041, to
the SOLE BIDDER, Southwestern Bell Telephone, Laredo,
Texas, in the amount of $18,695.51, for the
installation of a complete phone system at Bridge 4.
Funding for this project has been allocated in the
Bridge Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. Consideration to award annual service contract number
FY00-046 to the Low Bidder Star Operations, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount not to exceed
$400,000 for the furnishing of materials, machinery,
equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for
the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by
CP&L) and traffic signal lights throughout the city.
The contract includes electrical services for traffic
signals and street lights, and for installation,
construction, and underground work, for new and/or
upgraded traffic signals and for the installation and
maintenance of street lights. This contract also
contains provisions for City departmental electricals
service projects and repairs.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Consideration to renew lease agreement with Casa Beto,
Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $16,800 per year, for
the lease of a warehouse facility located at 702 Davis.
This warehouse is being utilized by the Health, Finance,
Bridge, and Engineering Departments as a central
storage facility of records and documents. This will
be the fourth year that the City has occupied this
facility. The lease cost of $0.16/sq. ft. is prorated
based on the square footage utilized by each operation.
The term of this contract is anticipated to be fifteen
to eighteen months. This is to allow sufficient time
for the records retention warehouse to be constructed
at the new Public Works facility. All city records
stored at this facility will be relocated to the new
Public Works Records Retention Warehouse.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Consideration to award the sole bid received from
Jorge Dominguez, DBA Laredo Class-One Builders, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, for the construction of restrooms at the
Community Park located at 400 St. James and Base 2
Baseball Field located on 700 East Cherry Hill Street
for a negotiated amount of $33,000. Funding is
available in General Fund - Parks Department and
Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Consideration to approve change order no. 1 a net
decrease of $7,203 for the balance of quantities
actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Mann
Road Drainage Improvement Project (Laredo Manor
Apartments) and approval of final payment in the amount
of $11,736.50 to Ramos Industries, Inc., Laredo, Texas.
Final contract amount is $117,365. Funding is available
in the 1998 CO Issue Laredo Manor.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Consideration to approve change order no. 3, which
constitutes a net decrease of $2,387 for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place; to add
an additional 20 working days to the construction
contract time due to increase of work; acceptance
of the Hilltop Subdivision Phase II Street Improvements
(13 Blocks) Project; and approval of final payment
in the amount of $92,559.25 to Jimmy Closner and Sons
Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract
amount is $897,210.07. Funding is available in the
1998 CO Issue.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration to award an engineering contract to
Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $123,453 for surveys, design, and
preparation of plans and specifications for the West
Laredo CP&L Road Extension. Funding is available in
the Capital Improvement Fund CPL Road.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to authorize the award of FY1999 HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside
funds in the amount of $203,100 to Laredo Webb
Neighborhood Housing Services to utilize towards the
purchase of 10 duplex (20) units. These units will be
rented to persons whose incomes fall at 80% or below
of area median family income. These units are
located at 2502 and 2504 Boston and authorizing the
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
City Manager to execute all documents.
24. Consideration to authorize amendment no. 2 for
$180,000 to the Groundwater Source Development
contract with CH2MHILL Engineers, for work related
to the selection of a groundwater provider;
development of the project requirements and
specifications; and assistance to the City on the
technical/financial aspects of the final contract
negotiation with the selected firm. This amendment
brings the total ground water contract to $385,000.00.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, commented on the
selection of the groundwater provider.
A motion to table was withdrawn by maker Cm. Guerra.
Motion to deny.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. RECESS AND CONVENE AS LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
Motion to recess as the City Council and convene as the Laredo
Municipal Housing Board.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. 2000-RMH-003 The Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation (LMHC)
Board of Directors authorizes the Executive
Director to amend the Lease/Purchase Program
guidelines by changing the income requirements
to allow families that exceed the 80% and 115%
median average income to apply for the homes
located and available at the Riverhills
Subdivision, Unit I, thus creating a more mixed
income project.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to recess as the Laredo Municipal Housing
Board and reconvene as City Council.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIV. ADJOURNMENT T I M E: 7:20 p.m.
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01 to
16 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council
Meeting held on 3rd Day of January, 2000.
____________________________
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary