CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2000-R-009
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
APRIL 03, 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
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager
Jaime Flores, City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of February 28, 2000 and March 6, 2000.
Moved: Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mayor Flores read the following letter from the Texas
Department of Transportation:
Throughout the Border Region of Texas, we find that we face
many new challenges. Among the greatest of these challenges is
insuring safe traffic conditions near our schools. Particularly
as our unpresidented growth prompts the constructions of so many
new schools. As part of our ongoing commitment to meet this
challenge, TxDot in April, will host two traffic safety briefings
for area school officials, state legislators, local government
officials and law enforcement personnel. At these meetings,
TxDot will introduce a new program designed to make school zones
safer by closely linking transportation planning with new school
construction. In recognition of the state wide importance of
this issue, each of our meetings will be co-hosted by members
of our state legislature. Because we know you share our
interest in traffic safety issues, we invite you to join this
important discussion by attending one of these meetings and we
encourage you to include a colleague or any member of your staff
who may benefit from our discussion. The meetings are scheduled
as follows.
On Monday, April 24 at 10 a.m. TxDot will hold their meeting
here in the Laredo District Office on Bob Bullock Loop and it is
co-hosted by State Senator Judith Zaffirrini and State
Representative Henry Cuellar.
On Thursday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Eagle Pass City Hall
Council Chambers and it will be hosted by State Representative
Pete Gallego. Please feel free to attend which ever meeting is
more convenient for you. At TxDot safety is our greatest
responsibility.
End of Letter
Mayor Flores announced that she had received a letter from the
Attorney General, John Cornyn thanking her for her dedication
as a member of the 1999-2000 Attorney General's Municipal
Advisory Committee. She stated that the committee had assisted
in creating many articles. The articles include the Texas
Conflict of Interest Laws, Texas Dual Office Holding Laws,
Texas Nepotism Laws and Texas Ethics, Gifts and Honorarium Laws.
Mayor Flores read the following letter from a constituent on
Kentucky Avenue:
I want to commend two city employees who performed their duties
last week in an exemplary manner. The two employees Julio
Gonzalez and Bernie Cortez work with the Health Department's
Animal Control Division. After a dog bit me last week I called
and made a report. These two gentlemen responded quickly and
impounded the dog and gave me a detailed explanation as to what
procedures were to be followed. They were very professional,
and very courteous. It is comforting to know that we have these
type of people working for the City of Laredo.
End of Letter
Mayor Flores read the following letter from Daniel B. Hastings
Inc. specifically David Trevino Human Resource Director:
I wanted to take a moment to let you know how very much everyone
at Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. appreciated your assistance, given
the short notice. The Daimler-Chrysler representatives from the
United States and Mexico were very impressed with the
presentation given by Mr. Rafael Garcia and his technical
support staff. They were so impressed that they were wanting
Mr. Garcia and his team to travel to Detroit and Mexico City to
make similar presentations to corporate executives. Thanks, in
part, to your and your staff's assistance, we feel very
confident that Daimler-Chrysler will continue to use the Port of
Laredo as their primary port of entry on the southern border. I
would also like to thank Joseph Mendiola for his assistance in
ensuring our success.
End of Letter
Cm. Galo emphasized the importance of submitting the Census
2000 forms.
Cm. Agredano affirmed that the water tower in District I would
display the Cigarroa Mascot, which would be completed in May.
Jesus Hernandez, a concerned citizen, inquired about the flags
for Memorial Day.
The Mayor assured Mr. Hernandez that there were several
thousand flags at the cemetery in order to commemorate Memorial
Day.
Mayor Flores enthusiastically encouraged the public to attend a
celebration at the new World Trade Bridge held April 9, 2000.
She also advised the public of the upcoming events:
April 14th - United States of America/City of Laredo Bridge
Ceremony
April 15th - World Trade Bridge would be open for business.
April 25th - Mexico Bridge Ceremony and Festivities would
commence.
Invitations
None
Recognitions
a. Recognition of the 31 students from Amparo Gutierrez
Elementary School on their Millennium Dreamers Award for
the recording of their CD "Children of the Millennium".
Mayor Flores and the City Council presented the Seven Flags
Certificates to 31 students from Amparo Gutierrez Elementary
School. The children were individually commended for their
outstanding success in receiving the Millennium Dreamers Award.
Communiqués
a. A report from the Streets of Laredo Mall regarding the
"Noche de Carnaval, Mardi Gras", would like to thank the
Council Members for the support received.
Robert Gonzalez, spokesman for Streets of Laredo, reported on
the stupendous success of the Streets of Laredo. The
organization sincerely thanked the Council and the public for
supporting the "Noche de Carnaval, Mardi Gras".
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing to approve a contract with the U.S.
Department of Commerce, United States Census 2000, for
in-kind funding request in the amount not to exceed
$2,500.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department,
Public Health Promotion Division, for the period
beginning February 22, 2000, through June 30, 2000.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approval of a contract with the U.S. Department of
Commerce, U.S. Census 2000, for in-kind funding in the
amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the City of Laredo
Health Department, Public Health Promotion Division,
for the period beginning February 22, 2000, through
June 30, 2000.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Alvarado was not present to vote.
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing to approve an amendment to the budget
for the purpose of upgrading a .5 Full Time Equivalent
(FTE) Caseworker position to a 1.0 FTE Caseworker
position for the HIV Ryan White Title II Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period
beginning April 1, 2000, through March 31, 2001. Funds
are available in the project budget for this action.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health for the purpose of upgrading a .5
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Caseworker position to a 1.0
Caseworker position for the HIV Ryan White Title II
Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning April 1, 2000, through March 31, 2001.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Alvarado was not present to vote.
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing concerning an application by Humberto
Treviño Jr. amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 31.803 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy.
359 and east of Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed zone change and
approval of a B-4 zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 31.803 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and east
of Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Alvarado was not present to vote.
Carlos Mejia, from Mejia Engineering, stated that the
petitioner was willing to accept a B-4 Zoning.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Bruni
4. Public hearing concerning an application by Arguindegui
Oil Co. amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City
of Laredo by rezoning 5.352 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and east
of Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 5.352 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and east of
Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Carlos Mejia, from Mejia Engineering, spoke in favor of an
M-1zone change approval.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with
staff's recommendation of a B-4 and deny M-1.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 3 Against: 4 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano Cm. Valdez
Cm. Bruni Cm. Moreno
Cm. Galo Cm. Guerra
Mayor Pro tempore Montalvo
Cm. Alvarado was not present to vote
Motion to accept M - 1 Zoning.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Guerra
5. Public hearing accepting donations for the City Cemetery
Irrigation Project totaling $3,384.01 from Elks Lodge,
Episcopal, Mexican Masonic, and Woodman Of The World
Organization and amending the City of Laredo Annual
Budget for 1999-2000 by appropriating donations to
increase the Revenue & Expenses for the Cemetery
Improvement Project under the Capital Improvement Fund
in the same amount.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Accepting donations for the City Cemetery Irrigation
Project totaling $3,384.01 from Elks Lodge, Episcopal,
Mexican Masonic, and Woodman Of The World Organization
and amending the City of Laredo Annual Budget for 1999-
2000 by appropriating donations to increase the Revenue
& Expenses for the Cemetery Improvement Project under
the Capital Improvement Fund in the same amount.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Alvarado was not present.
Jesus Ponce asked whether the other organizations would be
getting water.
Larry Dovalina, Acting City Manager, answered that they
would not.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. A. Request by Council Member Louis H. Bruni
1. Presentation by Mr. Pete Gallegos with Gallegos
Paving on the continuing theft of heavy
equipment from city projects, with possible
action.
A report from Pete Gallegos, owner of Gallegos Paving, was
received relating to continuing theft of heavy equipment.
He stated that in the last three years forty backhoes have
been stolen. He was extremely concerned about insurance
companies canceling businesses due to the volume of thefts.
Police Chief Dovalina stated that his department is working
very diligently on reducing the number of thefts of heavy
equipment. He also included that his staff would be
working in conjunction with companies affected by the theft
for remedies and solutions.
Mayor Flores and Cm. Bruni expressed their concerns and
suggested that the staff formulate a monthly report with
suggestions for the most effective way to solve the problem.
2. Status report on the demolition of two buildings
on Cactus St. at the Laredo International
Airport, with possible action.
Jose Flores, Airport Director, informed the Council that
the abatement process has been executed and will be
completed in four weeks.
3. Status report on the cleanup of the creek
intersecting Spur 400, with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer , conveyed to the Council
that the cleanup of the creek is scheduled for the year
2001. He added that the city must obtain permission from
property owners where the easements were not acquired.
4. Discussion with possible action on conducting
a traffic count at the 2600 block of Rosario St.
Robert Murillo, Traffic Engineer, reported that they would
conduct a traffic study and look at the area.
B. Request by Council Member Joe A. Guerra
1. Request by Dr. Rene Compean to discuss the
condition of the baseball fields located in
the various City Parks in North Laredo, with
possible action.
Bill Johnson, a concerned citizen, requested that the
council investigate the necessity and feasibility of
converting Community Park into two T-Ball Parks. He also
discussed in depth the need to provide additional lighted
parks for Laredo's youth.
Motion to instruct staff to investigate converting
Community park into two T-Ball Parks.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member John C. Galo
1. Discussion on the closing of the Jarvis
easement of Tex-Mex and the opening of a
Bartlett easement, with possible action.
Motion made to send the closing of Jarvis easement of
Tex-Mex and the opening of a Bartlett easement to the Street
Closing Committee.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Staff report on the prosecution of applicants
illegally applying for guns.
Police Chief Dovalina clarified that the City is not
authorized to participate in citizens obtaining a firearm.
He expressed his concerns and suggestions to the Council.
D. Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Confirming the addition of an irrigation system
at North East Hillside Recreation Center as
part of the $243,398.00 funds for District V
Project in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager, confirmed the
addition of an irrigation system at North East Hillside
Recreation Center as part of the funds for District V
Project in the Capital Improvement Fund.
E. Request by Council Member Mario G. Alvarado
1. Status report on Mines Road Task Force
activities and/or recommendations for traffic
control on FM1472, with possible action.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Engineer, remarked that all
projects on Mines Road would be completed in May.
2. Discussion on possible sites for a police sub-
station on Mines Road, with possible action.
Agustin Dovalina, Chief of Police, reported that in
anticipation of the opening of the new World Trade
Bridge, his department has been making a prompt and
coordinated effort in finding an appropriate location
for a police sub-station. He added that the most
appropriate location would be next to the fire station.
Cindy Collazo, Acting City Manager, urged the Council
to allow staff more time. She stated that they would
like to negotiate with local schools, banks or
businesses in order to find a temporary site until a
more permanent one can be structured next to the fire
station.
Cm. Alvarado expressed his concerns about Mines Road
once the World Trade Bridge is open. He was impressed
with the concept and goals of the staff and encouraged
them to execute before the bridge opening.
3. Presentation by the Laredo Crime Stoppers
Organization to request the City's help with
their upcoming softball tournament, with
possible action.
Motion to approve donating $400 to Laredo Crime
Stoppers Organization. The funds will be awarded from
Cm. Alvarado's budget for the softball tournament
to be held at the at Benavides Field.
4. Presentation by local concrete providers to
discuss designated route for concrete delivery,
with possible action.
Motion to table for April 17, 2000.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
7. Rescinding Ordinance No. 98-O-0268 and the existing
Operations Agreement dated October 17, 1998 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract by
and on behalf of the City of Laredo as Zone Grantee
of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94 for the operation of Zone
Site #3 within said Foreign Trade Zone, and
specifically authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an Operation Agreement with Seegrove International
Shippers, Inc., a Texas Corporation to operate an
approximately 96,676.5 square foot facility within
Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94-Site 3 located at the Killam
Industrial Park for a term of nine (9) years.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Establishing a 15% penalty on the 1999 delinquent tax
accounts as of July 1, 2000, to defray costs of
collection, pursuant to section 33.07 (a) of the Texas
State Property Tax Code; providing for publication and
effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
Webb County Head Start for approximately 380 square
feet constituting Suite No.9 of Building No. S-1
located at 1718 E. Calton Road. This space is occupied
by Laredo Webb County Community Head Start Program.
Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on March 1,
2000 and ending on February 28, 2001, and may be
extended for one (1) year ending on February 29, 2002.
New monthly rent shall be $450.00. Currently monthly
rent is $429.45
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
Border City Rods, a non profit organization, for the
El Metro Park & Ride Lot, located at 4600 Daugherty
for the purpose of holding an auto show. The lease
term is for two days, beginning 8:00 a.m. on September
2, 2000 and ending at 3:00 p.m. on September 3, 2000.
Rental fee shall be $1.00.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
amendment to the lease agreement authorized by
Ordinance No. 99-0-200 dated July 19, 1999, between the
City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Jose Mario Flores, as
Lessee, for Building No. 2075 located at 1720 E.
Hillside Road at the Laredo International Airport, to
amend Section 1.04 (B), entitled "Rental Obligation and
Mode of Payment", so that payment of monthly rent be
effective March 1, 2000 instead of December 1, 1999.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in
effect.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Scheduled
Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building
Lease with Compass AirWays, Inc., for exclusive joint
use space located at the Laredo International Airport
passenger terminal for the purpose of conducting
commercial air transportation services. The term of
the agreement is for fourteen (14) months effective
April 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. The monthly
rent including landing fees is capped at $1.50 per
enplaned revenue passenger.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year (2)
lease with the Laredo Amateur Boxing Club, Inc. for the
use of City property at 1610 Guadalupe, property known
as the Orlando and Gaby Canizalez Boxing Gym.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Granting a consent easement to P.G. & E. Gas
Transmission, Texas Corporation, P.G.& E. Gas
Transmission Teco, Inc., and P.G. & E. Energy Trading
- Gas Corporation, their wholly owned subsidiary
corporations and wholly owned subsidiary general and
limited partnerships, and their successors, lessees or
assigns, to maintain, use and operate certain natural
gas and/or natural gas liquids transmission pipelines
along, across, and under certain designated public
property and rights of way in the City of Laredo, Texas,
for a term of 25 years.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Designating as a one-way westbound that section of
Moctezuma, Block Number 800, between Santa Ursula
Avenue on the east and San Bernardo Avenue on the west,
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to
indicate one-way traffic in the west direction and
providing for publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet Available: http: //www.cityoflaredo.com
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinances:
# 2000-O-068, # 2000-O-069, # 2000-O-071, # 2000-O-072,
# 2000-O-073, # 2000-O-074, # 2000-O-075, # 2000-O-076,
# 2000-O-077, # 2000-O-078, # 2000-O-079, # 2000-O-080,
# 2000-O-081, # 2000-O-082, # 2000-O-083, # 2000-O-084,
# 2000-O-085 and # 2000-O-086.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2000-O-068 Ordering and proclaiming a General City
Election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2000,
designating polling places, designating the run-off
date, and providing for publication. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-068.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-069 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease
agreement between the City of Laredo and the Del Mar
Little League for the use of City Property located at
1200 Andrew Court for the primary purpose of
conducting baseball practices. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-069.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-071 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 848, Eastern
Division, located at 3920 Meadow Ave., from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Cm. Eliseo Valdez, Jr.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-071.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-072 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit for storage, incidental to transportation,
of used batteries on Lot 1, Block 8, El Portal
Industrial Park Unit V, located at 8502 El Gato Rd.;
providing for publication and effective date.
(Cm. Mario G. Alvarado)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-072.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-073 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 2.169 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located north of Hwy. 359 and
west of the City of Laredo Landfill, from R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District); providing for publication
and effective date. (Cm. Alfredo Agredano)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-073.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-074 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 8.835 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located west of McPherson Rd.
and south of Tiara Trail, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective
date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-074.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-075 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 5.00 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located at 9694 McPherson Rd.,
from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Business District); providing for publication
and effective date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-075.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-076 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit for a police substation on Lot 5, Block
494, Eastern Division, located at the northwest
corner of Springfield Ave. and Ryan St.; providing
for publication and effective date. (Cm. Eliseo Valdez, Jr.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-076.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-077 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 8.8694 acres, as further described
by metes and bounds, located south of Del Mar Blvd.
and east of the proposed Bartlett Ave. extension,
from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-2
(Multi Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Cm. Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-077.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-078 Amending Ordinance No. 99-O-049 authorizing the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for truck rentals
on Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block 1218, Eastern Division,
located at 2119 Corpus Christi St., by renewing the
C.U.P. for two (2) years; providing for publication
and effective date. (Cm. John C. Galo)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-078.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-079 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 255, Block 11, Dellwood Section
5, located at 301 Orleans Loop from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District); providing for publication and effective
date. (Cm. Mario G. Alvarado)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-079.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-080 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas,
Combination Tax and Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds,
Series 2000, in the principal amount of $2,060,000.00
for the purpose of refunding the Airport Indenture
Obligation for release of land from indenture, and
ordaining other matters relating thereto.(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-080 and include awarding bond
to Dain Rausher Inc with a true interest cost rate of 5.631357%.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Moreno
2000-O-081 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas,
Combination Tax and Sewer System Revenue Certificates
of Obligation, Series 2000, in the principal amount
of $1,820,000.00 for the purpose of paying all or a
portion of the City's Contractual Obligations for
improving and extending the City's Sewer System, and
for paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees
in connection with this project and authorizing an
amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such
proceeds for the purposes authorized herein.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-081 and include awarding of
bonds to Dain Rauscher Inc with a true interest cost rate of
5.640631%.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-082 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas,
Combination Tax and Waterworks System Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000, in the
principal amount of $2,485,000.00 for the purpose of
paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual
Obligations for the purpose of improving and extending
the City's Waterworks System, and the payment of legal
and fiscal fees in connection with this project, and
other matters relating thereto in connection with this
project and authorizing an amendment to the City's
Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purpose
authorized herein. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-082 and include awarding of
bond to Salomon Smith Barney with a true interest cost rate of
5.617923%.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-083 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas,
Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation,
Series 2000, in the principal amount of $2,135,000.00,
for the purchase of automotive equipment, park
equipment, cemetery equipment, street equipment,
solid waste equipment together with other City
equipment, and ordaining other matters relating to
the subject and authorizing an amendment to the City's
Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purpose
authorized herein. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-083 and include awarding bond
to PaineWebber, Inc with a true interest cost rate of 5.096393%.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-084 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
SER Jobs for Progress Southwest, Inc., for
approximately 4,234 square feet constituting Building
1054 located at 4812 North Bartlett Avenue. Lease
term is for one (1) year commencing on March 1, 2000
and ending on February 28, 2001. New monthly rent
shall be $3,850.00. Current monthly rent is $3,661.20.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-084.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
2000-O-085 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry
Permit to the U.S. Government for construction,
training, and operations in the area encompassed by
the following City-owned blocks, including public
right-of-way abutting said blocks; all of Blocks 614,
629, 630, 644, 645, 656, 659, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670,
671, 672 and 672-A; all being situated in the Western
Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and
providing for an effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-085.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2000-O-086 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with
SER Jobs for Progress Southwest, Inc., for
approximately 1,600 square feet constituting Suite
No. 2 of Building No. 134 located at 4603 Maher Avenue
Lease term is for one (1) year and eleven (11) months
commencing on January 1, 2000 and ending on November
30, 2001. New monthly rent shall be $1,500.00 and
will be adjusted annually according to changes in the
Consumer Price Index. Current month rent is $1,418.00.
(City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2000-O-086.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Mayor Pro Tempore Montalvo
XI. RESOLUTIONS
17. 2000-R-039 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
second Subordination, Non-Disturbance and
Attornment Agreement between the City of
Laredo, as Lessor, International Bank of
Commerce and L.A. Ventures, Inc., as
Lessee, which amends a previous
Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and
Attornment Agreement approved by
Resolution No. 99-R-024; Amending the
previous agreement in increasing the
principal amount of the mortgage loan from
$1,880,000.00 to $1,977,690.00 and
deleting the cap that on the interest rate
that can be charged to L.A. Ventures
covering lots improved by Lessee with
construction of air cargo buildings on
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 located at
the Laredo International Airport.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-039.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2000-R-048 Declaring the public necessity to acquire
the "Surface Only" of three parcels of
land for the widening of Bustamante St. at
its intersection with McPherson Road. Said
parcels consisting of Tracts "A" & "B", a
774.14 sq. ft. (0.0177 acs.) tract of land
out of Lot 7 & Lot 8; Tracts "C" and "D",
a 733.47 sq. ft. (0.0168 acs.) tract of
land out of Lot 6A and Lot 7A; and Tract
"E", a 540.38 sq. ft. (0.0124 acs.) tract
of land out of Lot 5; all being situated
in Block 665, Eastern Division, City of
Laredo, Webb County, Texas; being generally
described below, and more particularly
described by metes and bounds; and
authorizing staff to negotiate for the
purchase of said parcels at their market
value to be established by a State Certified
Real Estate Appraiser, and further
authorizing the City Attorney to initiate
condemnation proceedings to acquire those
parcels that staff is unable to acquire
through negotiations due to inability to
agree to a purchase price, conflicts of
ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or
inability to locate a listed owner.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-048.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 2000-R-049 Accepting Mrs. Elvira E. Briones' donation
of a parcel of land. Said parcel of land
being the North 23.14 feet of Lot 1, and
the North 23.14 feet of the East part of
Lot 2, located East of the railroad right-
of-way; Block 911, Western Division, and
also known as 3506 Vidaurri St., City
of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and being
delineated on copy of City Plat.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-049.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2000-R-050 Advising the State of Texas, Department of
Transportation of the City of Laredo's
intent not to acquire at fair market value,
a surplus 5,000 sq. ft. tract out of
Porcion 32, Abstract 296. Said tract being
generally described below, and more
particularly described by metes and bounds.
Being a 5,000 square foot tract, a 50 foot by 100 foot,
area out of Porcion 32, Abstract 296, Antonio Trevino,
original grantee, said tract being out of share 1 of
the A.M. Bruni Estate, and out of State of Texas Right
of Way, Loop 20, of record in Volume 156, pages 349 -
350, Webb County Deed Records, City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-050.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2000-R-051 A resolution supporting a timely solution
to Mexico's noncompliance with the 1944
Treaty. The 1944 Treaty between the U.S.
and Mexico identifies that Texas water
right holders are entitled to one-third of
the flow reaching the main channel of the
Rio Grande from the Conchos, San Diego,
Escondido and Salado Rivers and the Las
Vacas Arroyo, provided that this third
shall not be less, as an average amount in
cycles of five consecutive years, than
350,000 acre-feet annually.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-051.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. 2000-R-052 Supporting Texas A&M International
University's (TAMIU) submission of an
application through the Texas Center for
Border Economic and Enterprise Development
(Texas Center) for funding availability
under the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development's Community Outreach
Partnership Program for the establishment
of a Community Outreach Partnership Center
(COPC). The COPC will provide management
education, technical, and financial
assistance to existing and new business
start-ups in the downtown area and
surrounding neighborhoods.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2000-R-052.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
23. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $95,483.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for continuation of the HIV Health and Social
Services Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2000,
through August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $200,000.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for continuation of the La Familia Health Care
Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning September 1, 2000, through
August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $42,000.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for continuation of the Breast and Cervical
Cancer Control Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2000,
through August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $146,000.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for continuation of the Title V - Population
Based Program of the City of Laredo Health Department
for the period beginning September 1, 2000, through
August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $492,000.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for continuation of the Title V - Maternal and
Child Health Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2000,
through August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application for $250,000.00 to the Texas Department of
Health for the Survey for Nutritional Assessment in
Children (SNAC) Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning July 1, 2000,
through August 31, 2001.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Consideration to accept the Leachate Force Main and
Storage Tank Project at the City's Landfill and
approval of final payment in the amount of $32,331.09
to Organic Waste Technologies, Middleburg Heights,
Ohio. Final construction contract amount is $293,919.00.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Consideration to accept the Liner Installation of Cell
13/14 for the City of Laredo Landfill and approval of
final payment in the amount of $27,320.13 to Big D
Lining Systems Company of Midland, Texas. Final
construction contract amount is $546,402.58.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Consideration to award an Environmental Contract to
Bexar Environmental, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, in
the amount of $17,970.00 for the asbestos abatement of
three (3) structures that were acquired by the City for
the Lafayette Street Widening Project, Phase III. The
asbestos abatement will be conducted at the following
addresses: 2210, 2218, and 2220 Lafayette. Funding is
available in the Department of Community Development
Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Approval for the re-appointment of Dr. Maurice Click
as the Health Authority for the City of Laredo Health
Department and authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a professional services contract with Dr. Click
in the amount not to exceed $12,720.00 per year to
continue to serve as the Health Department's Health
Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health
and Safety Code, for the period of April 1, 2000
through March 31, 2002.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Amending the purchase price of 66 acre-feet of Class
"A" water rights obtained from Kenneth Owens due to an
error in classifying them as Class "B" water rights.
The price difference between purchasing Class "A" and
Class "B" is $7,425.00 and will be paid to seller in
exchange for a correction deed and assignment of water
rights needed by the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission. Funding is available in the
Water Availability Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Authorizing the City Manager to request proposals for
a technical study for the evaluation of a transfer
station for the City of Laredo and citizen collection
centers for Webb County and to make a presentation to
the Webb County Commissioners' Court. The funding
amount for the proposed study is estimated at
$20,000.00. The cost will be divided between the City,
Webb County, and Southern Sanitation. The City's
portion would be approximately $7,000.00. Funding is
available in the Solid Waste Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
35. Authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of
$75,991.00 to Carter & Burgess, Inc. for the
development of a Corridor Intersection Analysis for
Laredo, TX. The study will identify necessary capital
improvements at key intersections to enhance the safety
of the traveling public and expedite the flow of cars
and trucks to and though Laredo. The study will
provide location and impact of infrastructure
deficiencies along identified corridors, capital
improvement alternatives, cost estimates, alternative
circulation recommendations and order of implementation
for proposed improvements. Funding for the project is
available through the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Consideration for approval of change order no. 1 an
increase of $57,549.25 to the construction contract
with Cutler Repaving, Inc., for the 1999-2000 Street
Recycling Project to recycle and resurface the Civil
Center Parking Lot. Funding is available in the Civic
Center Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Consideration for approval of the selection of
consultant for the Gateway to the Americas Bridge
(Bridge I) Access, Export Lot & Parking Lot
Modifications and authorization to negotiate a
professional services contract. This item is being
presented to the Engineering Contract Review Committee
for their review and recommendation. Funding is
available in the Bridge System Toll Plaza Improvements.
Motion to approve and to recommend Frank's Architect.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
38. Consideration for approval of the selection of
consultant Design Group International, Laredo, Texas,
for the Dryden/Optimist Park Improvements and
authorization to negotiate a professional services
contract. Funding is available in the Department of
Community Development Budget (25th Year Action Plan).
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
39. Presentation of the Fire Fighting Facility Conceptual
Plans by the City's Consultant Mejia Engineering
Company, and requesting authorization to finalize plans
and specifications and schedule the project for bids.
Mayor Flores requested information on what percentage
of the facility will be used to fight fires and what
percentage will be used to train to fight Haz-Mat spills?
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
40. Consideration for approval of the selection of
consultant Rosin Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the
Zacate Creek Linear Park, Phase III, IV & V and
authorization to negotiate a professional services
contract. Funding is available in the Department of
Community Development Budget (25th Year Action Plan).
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
41. Consideration to award contract number FY00-082, to the
SOLE BIDDER, Virgo Mfg. Corp., Conway, AR., in the
amount of $82,401.00, for the purchase of 1,500
replacement chairs, four chair dollies, and two storage
racks for the Civic Center. Delivery is expected within
sixty days. Funding is available in the Civic Center
Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
42. Consideration to reject the SOLE BIDDER Laredo Class
One Builders, Laredo, Texas, for the Three Points Park
Bathhouse Renovation Project and authorize Staff to
revise the plans and specifications and construct the
project by In-House forces. Funding is available in
the Department of Community Development Budget (24th
Year Action Plan).
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
43. Consideration to approve the Project Plaque for the
East Hachar Recreation Center.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
44. Consideration to award an engineering contract to WSBC
Civil Engineers, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount
not to exceed $28,500.00 for surveys, design, and
preparation of plans and specifications for the City
Wide - Sidewalks Project No. 14 (37 Blocks).
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
45. Ratifying the amendment to the Contract for the
Construction of the Laredo IV / Nuevo Laredo III
International Bridge (World Trade Bridge) between the
City of Laredo and the Secretaria De Communicaciones y
Transporte de Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, which
amended the Eighth Clause establishing March 15, 2000
as the bridge construction completion date, and April
15, 2000 as the date for the commencement of
operations of the World Trade Bridge.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
46. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute
a contract with Turner Collie & Braden Inc., contingent
on receipt of funding by the Texas Water Development
Board (TWDB), for project management and inspection
services regarding the Colonias Water and Wastewater
Improvements Project located in the Mines Road and SH
359 areas. Services included are performing
administrative and management services to assist the
City in successfully completing work efforts on time,
within cost targets, and meeting performance criteria.
Additionally, the project manager will be responsible
for coordinating the construction of the projects
components with the City and the public funding
agencies. The project manager as construction
inspector will perform timely and professional
monitoring of construction by on-site inspections,
reviews of actual construction work against the plans
and specifications, and make recommendations for
periodic and final application for payment. The
contract is for $1,044,400.00.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. STAFF REPORT
47. Report on the new Municipal Court Building Cost
Analysis Study prepared by Mr. John Hickey, Architect.
John Hickey from Turner, Hickey & Associates presented
the following report:
Study for a New Laredo Municipal Court Building
Limits of study:
Preliminary site and floor plan layouts with corresponding projected
costs for implementation on the following locations:
1. The building immediately north of the Laredo Police Department
Building. This study would show how the Laredo Municipal Court
could "retro-fit" this existing building for use.
2. The vacant lot proximal to the Laredo Police Department Building
but two streets due directly north. This study would show a layout
for a new building.
Background:
I. Existing Conditions:
A. The existing building occupied by the Laredo Municipal
Court was originally designed to be a fire station and has
since been recognized for its historical is significance as
such;
B. Although the existing building was remodeled 21 years ago,
in 1978, to be used for the Laredo Municipal Court on the
ground floor and the 341st District Court on the second
floor, the District Court moved out some years ago and the
Laredo Municipal Court has been seeing a multiplication of
the number of citations that are processed. Only last week
as many as 11,000 citations were issued. Only in the time
that the new Judge has taken office, the number of citations
that are processed has tripled;
C. The multiplying effect of the number of citations that are
processed is also reflected in the efficiency of the
operation in place. This process necessitates all
activities occurring on the same floor. Even though the
second floor of the building was vacated, the additional
space has been filled in for supporting activities and
cannot be used to resolve the new space needs required by
the increased activity.
II. Areas of Concern:
A. The Municipal Court Building is inadequate to provide the
security measures that should be in place to protect all
individuals being served, city employees as well as the
public at large.
B. The number of parking spaces available for the number of
individuals being served by the Court is no longer adequate;
C. The physical Waiting Room space available to serve the
public is inadequate;
D. The existing building is not adequate for the needs of the
prosecuting attorney.; The public defender must displace
existing staff to confer privately with his clients;
E. The existing building is not adequate for staff needs.
Staff support facilities, restrooms, staff lounge,
employee access/egress, etc., are not up to standards or
are non-existent.
Rationale:
Building square footage:
1. Municipal Court Building operations work directly with the
Municipal Police. As such proximity with the Police
department building is highly desired. Both of the sites
in this study are sufficiently proximal to the Police
Department Building.
2. From the floor plan layout shown on A3 it is determined
that a building with approximately 18,000 square feet would
be required to serve present needs. The Courtroom would
seat up to 375 persons at one time and the Courtroom would
have a seating capacity to accommodate between 120 to 130
spectators.
3. The floor plan on A 1 shows that the existing building in
questions is 15, 973 SF is size. Although it could be
"retro-fitted" to accommodate the Laredo Municipal Court,
many large areas are already in use for mechanical space
such that an ideal situation does not exist for "retro-
fitting" this existing structure.
Parking - Both sites shown on A1 and A2 can accommodate
necessary parking. The site on A2 can better
accommodate the parking and future parking need
as well.
Future needs - Only the site on A2 can accommodate future
building expansion to house an additional
Court and future parking.
Cost projection - Based on current cost trends and on
square footage it is projected that a
new Municipal Court Building as shown on
A2 could cost in the vicinity of ;1.5
million dollars for building cost only.
Although "retro-fitting" a building such
as in shown on A1 could presumably cost
less, it could still cost over 1 million
dollars and still not be what would idealy
be desired.
Recommendation - In light of present and future needs we
feel it would be more cost effective to
build a new building for the Laredo
Municipal Court.
End of Report
48. Report by the Laredo Police Department on the current
status and future direction of the Community -
Oriented Policing (COPS) Philosophy.
Agustin Dovalina gave the following presentation:
Community-Oriented Policing
Current Status
The city of Laredo has been divided into four Sectors to better
service the community.
* Each Sector is headed by one Captain & One Lieutenant.
* Each Sector has approximately 3 - 4 Precincts.
* Each Precinct is headed by one Sergeant and is manned within
approximately 10 police office.
Sector 1 - Captain Mary Perez
Sector 2 - Captain J. L. Martinez
Sector 3 - Captain B. Bluhm
Sector 4 - Captain I. Perez
Personnel
* Currently, there are ten police officers who are going through
the F. T. O. Phase.
* These ten police officers are scheduled to be on their own by
late May.
* Once these officers are ready for duty, they will be assigned to
Precinct # 16.
* There are currently 21 police officers in the Laredo Police
Academy.
* These officers will begin their F. T. O. phase in mid June.
* It is projected that these officers will be ready for duty
sometime in October.
* These officers will be used to create Precinct 17 and to increase
support units.
* The Laredo Police Department will need to continue hiring
personnel for the following reasons:
1. To keep up with the city's growing population
2. To service newly annexed areas
3. To create new services for the public
Equipment
1. New workstations will have to be furnished and equipped.
2. Police equipment for new police personnel.
49. Status report on the continuation of the Operation
Clean-up and the scheduled citywide campaign for
Operation Clean Sweep.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director,
stated that efforts are now underway for Operation
Clean Up. In addition, he informed the Council of
Operation Clean Sweep to be held in May.
50. Report regarding update on the acquisition of land
and proposed repairs on the Chacon - Meadow Bridge.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director,
stated that once the court determines the ownership
of one small piece of property, then all properties
will be acquired.
51. Report on the 10% retainage held on engineering fees,
with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, voiced his support in
the retainage held on engineering fees. He stated
that the City has practiced this procedure and he finds
it to be very efficient.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.071 (1)(A) Texas Government Code to consult with
the City Attorney regarding contemplated litigation to
(a) identify and obtain certain currently unrendered
taxable real and personal property for the City's
Tax Roll, and (b) collect all taxes potentially owed
to the City for the applicable statutory roll-back
period; and return to open session for possible action.
Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.071 (1) (A) Texas Government Code to consult with the
City Attorney regarding contemplation litigation to (a)
identify and obtain certain currently unrendered taxable
real and personal property for the City's Tax Roll, and (b)
collect all taxes potentially owed to the City for the
applicable statutory roll-back period; and return to open
session for possible action.
Moved: Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After executive session Mayor Flores announced that no
formal action was taken.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT Time:
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01 to 28
are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council held
on the 3rd day of April.
_____________________________________
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary