CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-03
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JANUARY 22, 2001
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, Council
Member, District I
Louis H. Bruni, Council
Member, District II
John C. Galo, Council
Member, District III
Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV
Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Mayor
Pro Tempore, District VI
Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District VII
Juan Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary
Larry Dovalina, City
Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant
City Manager
Jaime Flores, City
Attorney
IV. MINUTES
None
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mayor Flores asked the audience to observe a moment of silence for
the passing of Mayor Pro Tempore’s father, Joe A. Guerra.
Invitations
a.
An invitation from the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall inviting the Mayor
and the City
Council Members to the annual
"JAMBOOZIE" Mardi Gras, Noche de Carnaval Festival to be
held on Friday, February 9, 2001.
Roberto Gonzalez, President of The Streets of Laredo, formally
invited the Mayor, the City Council members and the public to attend the “Noche
de Carnaval, Mardi Gras” to be held on February 9, 2001. He asked Mayor Flores to be the Festival
Marshal.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Luis
Torres by Council Member Alfredo Agredano for his participation
in Community Projects since 4th grade, as a member of the South
Laredo Youth Alliance since 1995, and selected as the Border Patrol Youth for
the month of October.
Cm. Agredano presented the
Certificate of Recognition to Luis Torres for his outstanding achievements and
for his unyielding service to our community.
Communiqués
Cm. Galo reminded the residents of District III and District I
about the Chacon-Meadow Bridge closure due to construction. He stated that a meeting is to be held at
Daiches Elementary, 1401 Green St. on January 24, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. to inform
the public of the particulars such as construction timelines, as well as the
temporary street detours to be taken during its closing.
Cm. Bruni extended his congratulations to Richard Raymond, newly
elected State Representative for District 42.
He stated that he will not only be making an outstanding addition to the
state legislature due to his previous experience, but that our city will be
able to enlist his help in advancing our community’s concerns when need be.
Mayor Flores also extended her congratulations and best wishes to
Representative Richard Raymond as he embarks on this challenging legislative
post.
Mayor Flores made a brief report to City Council regarding her
meeting at the U. S. Conference of Mayors.
She commented that the key speaker was the Mayor of London, who related
to the conference participants the various concerns and issues that a large
city such as his must address. She also mentioned that the International
Affairs Committee received a promising report regarding trade with China, and
she will continue to keep the City Council appraised of any developments. She also reported on her participation in
the Urban Affairs Committee, which entails promoting the elimination of
unfounded mandates and the exercising of more local control over spending. She further reported that she was selected
to be the Chair of a newly formed committee called the Cities and Borders
Committee. She said the focus of this
particular committee would be to remind everyone that the northern and southern
borders are not bookends. In fact, most
border cities interact and are responsible for a great deal of flourishing
economic development within all cities of the United States.
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra submitted a letter for the record in
reference to a water bill.
Ms. Maldonado, General Manager for CPL, and Benjamin Hinojosa from
CPL reported on the electrical outage which occurred on Sunday in the Del Mar
area.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
1. Appointment of Eduardo
Rodriguez by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra to the
Redistricting
Commission.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Appointments to the
Plaza Theater Renovation Project Committee by each Council
Member.
Motion to approve.
Mayor Yolanda
Gutierrez-Garcia
Cm. Eliseo Valdez, Jr. Patricia
Davila
Cm. Alfredo Agredano Jose R. Perez
Cm. John C.
Galo Lisa
G. King
Cm. Johnny Amaya J.
C. Trevino
Cm. Jose Valdez, Jr. Ronny
Goodman
Moved: Cm.
E. Valdez
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Appointment of Patricia
Davila by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr. to the Plaza
Theater Renovation
Project Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
E. Valdez
Second: Cm.
Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
regarding the submission of a Texas Recreation and Parks
Account/Outdoors Grant application in the amount of $500,000.00 to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in consideration of funding
improvements for the Zacate Creek Linear Park.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2001-R-007
A resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Recreation and
Parks Account/Outdoor Grant application in the amount of $500,000.00 the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department in consideration of funding improvements for the
Zacate Creek Linear Park as matched by previously allocated Community
Development Block Grant and Transportation Enhancement Funds; designating the
City Manager as being responsible for, acting for and on behalf of the City of Laredo
in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and further
authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents pertaining to
and/or resulting from this submission; certifying that the City of Laredo is
eligible to receive Texas Recreation and Parks Account Outdoor Grant Program
Assistance and has readily available the required 100% match; and dedicating
the Zacate Creek Linear Park for permanent public park and recreational uses.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
John Vidaurri, Parks & Recreation Director, gave a
presentation before the Council.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce and adopt
Resolution 2001-R-007.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
2. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back
of Richter No. 1 gas `well on 2.0 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located north of Masterson Rd. and west of Hwy. 83. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit for a plug back.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back of Richter No.
1 gas well on 2.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located
north of Masterson Rd. and west of Hwy. 83; providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Special Use
Permit with recommendations of the Committee and staff.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Agredano
3. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by `
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back
of Ervin #1 gas well on 3.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds,
located north of Masterson Rd. and west of Hwy. 83. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed Special Use Permit for a plug back.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back of Ervin #1
gas well on 3.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located north
of Masterson Rd. and west of Hwy. 83; providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Special Use Permit with recommendations of Committee
and staff.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
4. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back
of H.B. Zachry Unit #2 gas well of 5.0 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located east of Hwy. 83 and south of Southgate Blvd. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit for a plug back.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing
the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a plug back of H.B. Zachry Unit #2 gas
well of 5.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located east of
Hwy. 83 and south of Southgate Blvd.; providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Special Use Permit with recommendations of Committee
and staff.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
5. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 794, Eastern Division, located at 1419
Market St., from R-O (Residential-Office District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for an adult day care.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 794, Eastern Division, located at 1419 Market
St., from R-O (Residential-Office District) to B-1 (Limited Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Andrew Smith, with South Texas Development Council, spoke in favor
of the zone change request and was in agreement to the conditions specified by
the Commission.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Conditional
Use Permit with conditions specified by Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Galo
6. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 200, Block 10, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section I, Area
"A", located at 618 Idylwood Ln., from R-1 (Single Family Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed
zone change and approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a child day care
center.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 200, Block 10, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section I, Area
"A", located at 618 Idylwood Ln., from R-1 (Single Family Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Monica Calles and Sylvia Holguin spoke in favor of the zone
change.
Ana Luisa Bella, 609 Idylwood, spoke against the zone change
request.
Motion to close the public hearing and send back to staff for the
next meeting.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Subdivision, located on the northeast
corner of Country Club Dr. and McPherson Rd., from RSM (Residential Suburban
Multi-Family District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Subdivision, located on the northeast
corner of Country Club Dr. and McPherson Rd., from RSM (Residential Suburban
Multi-Family District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing
for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Val Namis, Architect of the project, appeared to answer any
questions.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as R-2 zone.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore
Guerra
Second: Cm. J.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra
8. Public hearing amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
3.206 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located on
the southwest corner of Bartlett Ave. and Jacaman Rd., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed B-4 Zone and approval of a B-3 Zone.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 3.206 acres, as further described by metes and bounds, located on the
southwest corner of Bartlett Ave. and Jacaman Rd., from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of Sherffey Engineering, spoke in favor
of allowing a B-3 zone instead of the initial request of a B-4 zone.
Cm. Bruni requested the
developer of Jacaman Rd to develop the south side of Bartlett as well as the
north side.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as B-3 zone.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
Cm. Bruni
9. Public hearing amending
sections of the Laredo Land Development Code pertaining to
manufactured housing, specifically Section 24.63.3, Non-Conforming
Uses or Buildings; Section 24.63.2, Permitted Uses; Section 24.65.7, R-3 Mixed
Residential District; Section 24.65.6, R-1 MH Single Family Manufactured
Housing District; Section 24.77.1, Dimensional Standards; Section 24.93.2,
Manufactured Housing Park; and Appendix A; providing for publication and
effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending sections of the Laredo Land Development Code pertaining
to manufactured housing, specifically Section 24.63.3, Non-Conforming Uses or
Buildings; Section 24.63.2, Permitted Uses; Section 24.65.7, R-3 Mixed
Residential District; Section 24.65.6, R-1 MH Single Family Manufactured
Housing District; Section 24.77.1, Dimensional Standards; Section 24.93.2,
Manufactured Housing Park; and Appendix A; providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. expressed concerns about Section
24.65.7 and requested that they add the following language “unless otherwise
prohibited by law”, and to change the wording to read “existing material for
wall and roofing”.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. E.
Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
10. Public hearing
amending Subsection 24-84.5(a) Exceptions, of Section 24.84 Sidewalk
Standards of the Laredo Land Development Code clarifying
conditions for exemptions; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendment.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Subsection 24-84.5(a) Exceptions, of Section 24.84
Sidewalk Standards of the Laredo Land Development Code; providing for
publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance
amendment.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
11. Public hearing designating
as one-way westbound the 1100 Block of Grant Street
between Flores Avenue on the east and Convent Avenue on the west;
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic
in the designated direction; approval of this ordinance is contingent and
subject to the Downtown traffic analysis study approval and providing for
publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Designating as one-way westbound the 1100
Block of Grant Street between Flores
Avenue on the east and Convent Avenue on the west; providing for
the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic in the
designated direction; approval of this ordinance is contingent and subject to
the Downtown traffic analysis study approval and providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Galo
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:
City Council
12. Public Hearing
amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII.
Stopping, Standing or Parking of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances,
specifically creating section 19-361 Parking Meters. Secured Controlled Access
Parking Lots and section 19-362, Parking Lot Rates and Hours of Operation and
providing for publication and effective
date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII.
Stopping, Standing or Parking of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances,
specifically creating Section 19-361 Parking Meters. Secured Controlled Access
Parking Lots and Section 19-362, Parking Lot Rates and Hours of Operation and
providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
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:
City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
13. A.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Status report on the
construction of the Skate Park, with possible action.
John Vidaurri, Parks & Recreation Director, reported that
weather conditions have delayed the project.
B.
Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Status report on the
plan of action to be taken to remedy the problems of the
deterioration of Calton Rd., with possible action.