CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2000-R-03
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JANUARY 24, 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
Louis H. Bruni, Councilmember, District II
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
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of December 20, 1999.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mr. Juan Carmona spoke on the city’s hiring procedures. He stated
that he has
submitted several applications for positions within the city and has
never been called for
an interview. He added that he is well qualified for those
positions.
Mayor Flores suggested that the Personnel Department inform all job
applicants of their
employment status.
Cm. Alvarado forwarded a letter of complaint to be submitted to the City
Manager’s
Office.
Cm. Bruni submitted the following letter for the record:
Dear Mr. Bruni,
I am a resident of your District, and maybe you can help me out. My
address is 3219 E.
Price, which is on the corner of Price and Ejido. I am writing you
to see if you can get
my street paved. The part that has not been paved is on Ejido
street in between Price and
Stewart. I have lived at my residence for over three years and this
dirt road in question
has been used for dumping and abandoned vehicles. Also when it
rains, all the water of
the neighborhood runs at this point in front of my house. Not to
mention that it is a very
dark and unlit shortcut. I have also paid my street paving
assessment. Check into it
please.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. Harmon
End of Letter
Invitations
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager, invited the City Council to contact
her office for
details of the arrangements made to visit the new bridge.
Recognitions
Mayor Flores announced that the city received recognition from the
President’s Council
on the Year 2000 Conversion. She recognized Jerry Garza who was in
charge of
our Y2K Community Conversion’s Programs.
a. Recognition of the City of Laredo Health Department’s WIC (Women, Infants
and
Children) Program staff for having received three (3) Statewide
Performance
Recognition Awards.
Jerry Robinson, Health Director, introduced the employees involved in
receiving the
recognition. Those employees were:
Beatriz Duarte, Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
Nora Guerra, Nutritionist
Rebecca Valdez, Registered Dietician & Nutritionist
Maria Genoveva Saenz-Ramirez, Registered Dietician & Nutritionist
Sylvia Flores, Nutritionist
Rosario Cabello Finance Director
Humberto Delgado Accountant
Awards received were: 1.) Child Hood Immunizations Service Award
2.) Knock Your Socks Off – Customer Service
3.) Excellence in Financial Status of WIC Expenditures
b. Recognition of the 2nd Annual Border Rumble Savate Championships on
January 28, 2000, Prof. Paul Raymond Buitron III.
Paul Raymond Buitron, III, Savate Champion, appeared before the council to
invite the
Council and public to attend the upcoming 2nd Annual Border Rumble
Savate
Championship. He also introduced the local participants.
Ovid Rodriguez, trainer for karate, spoke on the Second Annual Karate
Lone Star
International Tournament which will be held at Laredo Community College
on January
28 & 29, 2000. He also introduced the participants for that tournament.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing concerning an application by Vimosa II, amending the Zoning
Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 20, Block 5, Sierra Vista
Police Station
Plat, located on the north side of Sierra Vista Blvd. and east of Hwy 83,
from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
This is an
appeal from an unfavorable recommendation by the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
Lot 20, Block 5, Sierra Vista Police Station Plat, located on the north
side of Sierra Vista
Blvd. and east of Hwy 83, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
B-1 (Limited
Business District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a
Conditional Use Permit.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
2. Public hearing concerning an application by Laredo International Airport,
authorizing
the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above ground fuel tanks on Lot 4,
Block 1,
Laredo International Airport Manufacturing Facilities, located at 5513
Thomas Ave.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
Special
Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above
ground fuel tanks
on Lot 4, Block 1, Laredo International Airport Manufacturing Facilities,
located at 5513
Thomas Ave.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Special Use
Permit.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Bruni
3. Public hearing concerning an application by Killam Oil Company, amending
the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.0441 acres, as further
described by
metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Bob Bullock Loop
and south
of Hwy 59, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) toR-1A (Single Family
Reduced Area
District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
1.0441 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached
Exhibit “A”, located
east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of Hwy 59, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential) to
R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Introduction ordinance: Cm. Bruni
4. Public hearing concerning an application by Killam Oil Company, amending
the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.000 acres, as further
described by
metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Bob Bullock Loop
and south
of Hwy. 59, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-O
(Residential/Office
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
2.000 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit
“A”, located
east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of Hwy. 59, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential
District) to R-O (Residential/Office District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Bruni
5. Public hearing concerning an application by Danny Magee, amending the
Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.6740 acres, as
further described by
metes and bounds on attached exhibit “A”, located east of Bob
Bullock Loop and south
of Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4
(Highway
Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
approval of
the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
5.6740 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit
“A”, located
east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single
Family Residential
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Bruni
6. Public hearing concerning an application by Enrique Pena, amending the
Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 98,
Eastern
Division, located at 809 Market St., from B-3 (Community Business) to M-1
(Light
Manufacturing District). This is an appeal from an unfavorable
recommendation by the
Planning & Zoning Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
Lots 3 and 4, Block 98, Eastern Division, located at 809 Market St., from
B-3
(Community Business) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Cm. Galo
Maria De Los Angeles Pena, interested citizen, turned in her written
testimony in favor
of the zone change.
Ricardo Hinojosa, business owner, spoke in favor of the zone
change.
Enrique Pena, property owner, asked that council to approve his request
as a Conditional
Use Permit.
Motion to close public hearing and introduce as a Conditional Use Permit
and be further
restricted to the following provisions: 1.) The Conditional Use
Permit is restricted to
the site plan, Exhibit “A”, which is made a part hereof for all
purposes. 2.) The
Conditional Use Permit is issued to Enrique Pena and is
non-transferable. 3.) The
Conditional Use Permit is issued for outdoor storage of pallets
only. 4.) The stacking of
pallets shall not exceed a height of 10 ft. and shall be located at
a minimum distance of
10 ft. from the property line.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Cm. Galo
Ordinance introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing concerning an application by Carlos M. Saeb, Javier
Elizondo, and
Arnold Maldonado, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by
rezoning 4.7714 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on
attached Exhibit
“A”, located at the northwest corner of Springfield Ave. and Calle Del
Norte Rd., from
B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
4.7714 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached exhibit
“A”, located
at the northwest corner of Springfield Ave. and Calle Del Norte Rd., from
B-3
(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the
zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Guerra
8. Public hearing concerning an application by Enrique Arce, Inc.,
amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1-A and 1-B,
Block 3, G&M
Apartment and Townhouse Project, Del Mar Hills, located at the
southeast corner of Del
Mar Blvd. and Village Blvd., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District) to B-1
(Limited Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended denial
of the B-1 zoning and approval of R-O zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
Lots 1-A and 1-B, Block 3, G&M Apartment and Townhouse Project, Del Mar
Hills,
located at the southeast corner of Del Mar Blvd. and Village Blvd., from
R-2
(Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as R-O Zoning.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Guerra
9. Public hearing concerning an application by N.D. Hachar Trust, amending the
Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 566.409 acres, as
further described
by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A”, located east of the
intersection of FM
1472 and FM 3338, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District). The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of
the proposed zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning
566.409 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached
Exhibit “A”,
located east of the intersection of FM 1472 and FM 3338, from R-1
(Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Carlos Mejia, owner of Mejia Engineering, spoke in favor of the zone
change.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Alvarado
10. Public hearing concerning an application by Alfonso
Arguindegui, amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 75 ft.
of Lot 1, the south
75 ft. of the west 49 ft. of Lot 2, and the north 36.11 ft. of Lots
1 & 2, Block 59, Western
Division, located at 801 and 803 Flores Ave., from CBD (Central Business
District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). 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
the south 75 ft. of Lot 1, the south 75 ft. of the west 49 ft. of Lot 2,
and the north 36.11
ft. of Lots 1 & 2, Block 59, Western Division, located at 801 and 803
Flores Ave., from
CBD (Central Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Jose Manuel Valdez, representing the bus company, spoke in favor of the
zone change.
He presented the site plan, elevations, and bus specifications to the
council. He added
that their plan is to restore the present building to its original form.
He presented a
video of the route the buses will use if council approves the ordinance.
Alfonso Arguindigui, property owner, spoke in favor of the zone change.
Ron Whitehawk, representing Norwest Bank, conveyed the bank’s disapproval
for using
this site as a bus terminal.
Jorge Haynes, representing IBC, spoke against the zoning change.
Hector Casas, employee of the Construction Company, requested a
Conditional Use Permit rather than a zoning change. He added that the
revenue to Laredo would be 3.6 million dollars provided council
approves the Conditional Use Permit or Zone Change.
Motion to table the hearing for the next meeting.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
11. Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance to amend the
City of Laredo’s Solid
Waste Management Fund annual budget by appropriating capital lease
proceeds in the
amount of $899,856 for the lease purchase of eight (8) garbage trucks for
the Sanitation
Division.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2000 Solid Waste
Management
Fund Annual Budget by appropriating capital lease proceeds in the amount
of $899,856
for the lease purchase of eight (8) garbage trucks for the Sanitation
Division.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Ordinance introduction: City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
12. A. Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the progress by the City in acquiring jet service,
with possible
action.
Jose Flores, Airport Director, notified the council that
American Continental
Express is currently in a program to replace their turbo prop
equipment and go
to an all jet fleet in the next couple of years. The strategy
that they employ is as
follows:
1. They are addressing markets that are currently served by
large jets where
those markets are marginal and profitable.
2. They are looking at new markets to service that they are not
currently
servicing with original jets.
3. Airport communities like Laredo, who have turbo-prop
service are at the
bottom of their list.
He added that Laredo will acquire jet service through natural
progression.
Cm. Galo expressed his concern on leasing the old terminal.
Mayor Flores and Cm. Bruni encouraged Mr. Flores to remind
all airlines of the
importance of excellent customer service for Laredoans.
Cm. Bruni requested an update from Jose Flores concerning good
public policy.
2. Status report on the paving of City right-of-way and Tex-Mex Railway
right-of-way at Guadalupe and Arkansas, with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that a plan has been
established and that he will revisit with Tex-Mex to finalize the
project. He added that the cost estimate to do the connections
to New York from Arkansas along Guadalupe would be $40,000.
Finally, he stated that if Tex-Mex will dedicate their
right-of-way then the city can go forward and pave the city’s
portion of the right-of- way.
Cm. Alvarado voiced his concern about the substandard railroad
crossings that are throughout the city. He requested an itemized
list of all crossings and whose liability they fall under. He
further requested a capital improvement project plan from the
railroads.
Keith Selman, Planning and Zoning Director, stated that the
Metropolitan
Planning Organization and the Unified Planning Work Program has issued
the
Request for Proposals to do a study pertaining to railroad
crossing. He added
that he has had difficulty acquiring information pertinent in
completing this
project.
3. Discussion with possible action on the continuing problem with
tractor
trailers parking on City property on the 2300 and 2400 block of
Saunders (old
K-Mart parking lot).
Jaime Flores, City Attorney, reported on the issue of the truck
problem. He
added whenever Tamkin receives a 30 day cure notice, they always
comply.
Jose Flores, Airport Director, stated that a letter was sent
reminding the tenant
to enforce the agreement.
B. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion with possible action on the traffic congestion along the
Mines Road.
This item was discussed in conjunction with D (1).
C. Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Status report on the traffic problems along Northpoint and around the
Amparo
Gutierrez Elementary School, with possible action.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Department, reported that he visited Amparo
Gutierrez
Elementary School and confirmed that all traffic signs in that area
are currently
in place. He added that until the Speed Hump Pilot Project is
complete, he could
not recommend installing speed humps.
Agustin Dovalina, III, Chief of Police, stated that personnel has
been assigned to
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary and citations are being issued.
2. Discussion with possible action in developing program on
vandalism problems at
City’s parks, enforcing curfew, more involvement from the community
police,
increasing park vandalism fines, demand restitution, establish Crime
Watch
Program for areas around parks and a reward program.
John Vidaurri, Parks & Recreation Director, mentioned several ways
in which
his department is trying to deter vandalism at City parks. He
stated that
vandalism has declined somewhat due to lighting project which
began over a
year ago. He is currently pricing portable surveillance
cameras, and working in
conjunction with the Public Access Channel in promotional
announcements
encouraging citizens to assist in policing parks.
Agustin Dovalina, III, Police Chief, reassured the council that
officers are
currently visiting residents that live in the park areas, and
encouraging them to
participate in the Crime Watch Program.
Motion instructing staff to establish a reward program for
reporting vandalism
and destruction of public property; provide stiffer fines,
include Drug Free and
Gun Free Zones; and to bring back recommendations.
Moved: Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
D. Request by Council Member Mario G. Alvarado
1. Status report on Mines Road Task Force activities and/or
recommendations for
traffic control on FM 1472, with possible action.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Manager, reported that continued meetings
held every
Friday with the Texas Department of Transportation, Zachary and the
city keep
each other abreast of issues that might create a problem for traffic
on Mines
Road.
Cm. Alvarado stressed the importance of communication between
departments.
Eliodoro Granados, Assistant Chief of Police, reported that Mines
Road is a
priority for his department.
2. Presentation by David Leija requesting speed humps along Lowry Road
with
possible action.
Mr. David Leija was unable to attend the meeting.
Mrs. Esterina Pulido stated that the road is being used for drag
racing. She
asked that this be studied for street humps.
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
13. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
the Washington’s
Birthday Celebration Association, Inc. (WBCA) for approximately one (1.0)
acre of land
located on the north end of the Air Operations Area of the Laredo
International Airport
for the purpose of hosting the Air Show 2000. Lease term is for one (1)
day commencing
on February 20, 2000. Rental obligation will be $1.00 because this event
is free to the
public. This event complements the rest of the activities celebrated by
the WBCA.
Ordinance introduction: Cm. Bruni
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet Available: http://www.cityoflaredo.com
Motion to waive final reading of ordinances # 2000-0-018, # 2000-0-019, #
2000-0-020,
# 2000-0-021, # 2000-0-022, # 2000-0-023, # 2000-0-024 and # 2000-0-025.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
14. 2000-O-018 Ordinance approving the acquisition of an approximate 8.973
acre tract
(surface only including improvements located thereon) of non-
aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International
Airport by the
City of Laredo General Fund from the City of Laredo Airport
Fund. The
subject property will be donated to the Board of Regents of
the University
of Texas for the public purpose of establishing and operating
an extension
campus of the University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio
in accordance with Section 272.001 (j) of the Local
Government Code.
The fair market value of the subject 8.973 acre tract is
$1,446,000.00.
Motion to adopt, subject to the sale of bonds.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-019 Ordinance approving the donation of an approximate 8.97 acre
tract
(surface only including improvements located thereon)
of non-
aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International
Airport to the
Board of Regents of the University of Texas for the public
purpose of
establishing and operating an extension campus of the
University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio in accordance with
Section 272.001
(j) of the Local Government Code and authorizing the City
Manager to
execute all necessary conveyance documents. The Fair
Market Value of
the subject property is $1,836,000.00.
Motion to adopt, subject to the sale of bonds.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
2000-O-020 Ordinance approving an amendment of the contract
with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $42,040 for
the Breast
and Cervical Cancer Control Project, of the City Laredo
Health
Department for the period beginning November 1, 1999, to
August 31,
2000; and increase revenue line item 226-0000-323-4055
from $0 to
$42,040 and expenditure line item 226-6020 from $0 to
$42,040.
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-021 Ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Health and
Sanitation) of the Code of
Ordinances by establishing Article IV (Tire Business
Registration),
providing definitions, tire business registration,
application, and terms of
registration, terms of renewal, terms of suspension and
revocation, fees,
disposal of tires, providing for penalty, injunctive relief,
severability, a
publication schedule and establishing an effective date (as
amended).
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-022 Public hearing amending the FY 1999-2000 budget in the amount
of
$15,000 for the Special Projects Program of the City of
Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning January 1, 2000,
through September
30, 2000. The funding sources for these projects are
comprised of various
organizations who contribute or donate funds to the
Health Department for
the purpose of carrying out special activities or events.
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-023 Ordinance on the approval of an amendment to the
contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $130,520 for
local
staffing of the Childhood Immunization Action Plan Project of
the City of
Laredo Health Department; $30,742 in state-paid staff; and
approximately
$990,497 in vaccines for the period beginning January 1,
2000 through
August 31, 2000; and increasing revenue line item
226-000-323-4056
from $0 to $130,520 and expenditure line item 226-6019
from $0 to
$130,520.
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-024 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
a lease with
International Schools for approximately 102,676 square feet of
land
located at 4618 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International
Airport. Lease
term is for one (1) year commencing on February 1, 2000 and
ending on
January 31, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one
(1) year
each ending January 31, 2002 and January 31, 2003. New monthly
rent
shall be $1,100.00 and will be adjusted annually during the
primary and
extension terms of this lease according to changes in the
Consumer Price
Index, providing for an effective date. Current monthly rent is
$1,000.00.
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-025 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with IRCO
Corporation for approximately 47,934 square feet located at
4705
Daugherty Avenue at the Laredo International Airport.
Lease term is for
twenty (20) years commencing on January 1, 2000 and
ending on
December 31, 2019 and may be extended for two (2)
consecutive terms of
ten (10) years each ending on December 31, 2029 and
December 31,
2039. Monthly rent shall be $680.00 and will be adjusted
annually during
the primary and extension terms of this lease according
to changes in the
Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by the Fair
Market Rental
Value Appraisal on the 10th, 20th and 30th anniversaries,
providing for an
effective date.
Motion to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
15. 2000-R-004 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Subordination, Non-
Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement between the City of
Laredo,
International Bank of Commerce and IRCO Corporation,
thereby
Subordinating the Lease Agreement authorized by Ordinance
No. 92-182
dated October 5, 1992, at the Laredo International
airport, to the Bank’s
Mortgage.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2000-R-013 Authorizing the City Manager to inform the Texas Natural
Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) that the City of Laredo wishes
to be
recognized as the Designated Management Agency (DMA) for
the
projects associated with the Colonias application in
accordance with the
requirements of Section 209 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act,
as amended.
Motion to expunge.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
17. Consideration to adopt the Implementation Procedures Manual as
the official
administrative and procedural policy guidance document for the
Residential Sound
Insulation Program, which is a component of the City of Laredo
International Airport
Noise Compatibility Program as administered by the Department of
Community
Development.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to request interest
statements from
professional firms interested in providing consultant services for
the complete
marketing plan of the upcoming Automated Vehicle Identification
and Weigh In
Motion systems. This is to include the development of a logo and
the name of City’s
transponders.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
19. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to award a
professional services contract to
Trinity Testing Laboratories, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not
to exceed
$23,655.00 to provide laboratory, sampling and testing services of
materials for quality
control for the City of Laredo Service Center (EDA Project No.
08-01-03159). Funding
is available in the Department of Public Works Infrastructure
Development Testing
Fees.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
20. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve the
selection of consultant
HNTB Corporation, Houston, Texas to provide professional services
for wetlands
assessment and mitigation for the City of Laredo Landfill as per
requirements of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and authorization to negotiate a
professional services contract.
Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve the
selection of consultant SCS
Engineers, Dallas, Texas to provide professional engineering services for
the Emission
Guidelines and Title V for the City of Laredo Landfill as per requirements
of the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission and authorization to
negotiate a
professional services contract. Funding is available in the Solid
Waste Fund.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve the
selection of consultant
Howland Surveying Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas to provide
engineering and surveying
services for the FY-2000 for the City of Laredo Landfill as per
requirements of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and
authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. Funding is
available in the
Solid Waste Fund.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve the
selection of consultant Secor
International, Houston, Texas to provide engineering and
Construction Quality
Assurance services for Type IV cells for the City of Laredo Landfill
as per requirements
of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and
authorization to negotiate
a professional services contract. Funding is available in the Solid
Waste Fund.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve a General
Fund Aid to Other
Agencies Interlocal Government Agreement with the County of Webb for both
the
Meals on Wheels Program and the Elderly Nutrition Program of the Community
Action
Agency (CAA) for the Fiscal Year October 1, 1999 through September 30,
2000. The
Meals on Wheels contract is for a total of $18,750 and the Elderly
Nutrition Program
contract is for a total of $20,000.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to amend the
contract between the City of
Laredo and the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra for the fiscal year
1999-2000 to increase
funding from $25,000 to $37,000 as directed by City Council on January
3rd, 2000 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute such amendment.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of
Understanding with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),
the U.S.
Customs Service, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Laredo
Transportation
Association, Mercy Regional Medical Hospital, and other state or
local agencies and
organizations as may later be identified, as the means to establish
a core group of
agencies to organize, plan and implement Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS)
activities for the Laredo region. The Laredo District Office of
TxDOT would serve as
the lead agency.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to award a contract
to Gerardo L. Salazar to
paint a City of Laredo garbage truck with a Recycling Theme for a fee of
Four Thousand
Dollars ($4,000.00) which includes labor and materials.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to submit FY2001
TEA-21
Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot
Program Discretionary
Grant Applications to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in
support of the
design and planning of the Cuatro Vientos Trade Corridor Project,
Phase I ($1,562,000)
and the preparation of engineering plans and specifications of El
Portal Riverfront Park
and Scenic Road Project ($1,026,630), and further authorizing the
City Manager to
execute any and all documents resulting from such submission.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
29. Consideration for approval of change order no. 2, a net decrease
of $17,821.60 for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of the
Tinaja/Chacon Pilot
Channel Improvements from Louisiana Avenue to U.S. Hwy 83 and approval of
final
payment in the amount of $64,663.10 to Ramos Industries, Inc., Pasadena,
Texas.
Final construction contract amount is $399,469.40. Funding is
available in the
Community Development Chacon Pilot Channel CD Projects.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration for approval of change order no. 3 a net decrease
of $37,415.18 for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place and to add an
additional 22 working
days to the construction contract time due to weather and cement shortage,
acceptance of
the Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal and Related Airside
Landside
Improvements Phase D – New Parallel Taxiway; approval to retain $10,000.00
for the
completion of pending punch list items, and approval to release partial
retainage in the
amount of $3,358,810.79. Funding is available in the FAA – Noise
Abatement Parallel
Taxiway “D” Improvements Other Than Buildings.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
31. Status report from the Non-Profit Management and Volunteer
Center with staff
recommendations and possible action and presentation of revised funding
criteria for
Third Party Agencies, with possible action.
Jose Vela, III, coordinator for Third Party Funding, gave a presentation
before the
council. He listed three recommendations for the council to consider:
1.) Adoption of the revised Third Party Funding Application
2.) Formation of an Ad Hoc Third Party Funding Advisory Committee.
3. Allocation of Third Party Funds as the start of the Third Party
Funding Process.
He also submitted the following Third Party Funding listed below:
Fiscal year 1999 – 2000
General Fund $ 647,043
Hotel Motel Fund $ 376,175
Interlocal Agreement $ 305,000
Total Third Party Funding $ 1,328,218
Average of Fiscal Years for 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 include the
following:
General Fund $ 563,776
Hotel/Motel Fund $ 374,401
Interlocal Agreement $ 271,666
Total Average $ 1,209,843
Mayor Flores thanked Mr. Flores for the presentation and she wanted
him to return in
two weeks to give the council more time to review over the material
that he had
submitted.
32. Status report on the World Trade Bridge (Fourth Bridge).
Rafael Garcia, Bridge Manager, made the presentation before the
Council discussing the
completion of the World Trade Bridge. He reported that they are currently
85%
complete. He also presented a video for the City Council.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT Time: 9:20
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01 to 20 are
true, complete,
and correct proceedings of the City Council Meeting held on the 24th day of
February
2000.
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Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary