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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 August 16, 2004 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 Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Council Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Mayor Pro Tem, District IV Johnny Rendon, Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose Valdez, Jr., Council Member, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Valeria Acevedo, Assistant City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of June 21, 2004 and July 23, 2004.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None. Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Maria Josefina "Josie" Cardenas of the Laredo Public Library on her selection as July 2004 Employee of the Month.
Janice Weber, Library Director, stated that she is very pleased to have another employee from the Laredo Public Library selected for this recognition. She mentioned that her department prides itself on providing great customer service and Ms. Cardenas is the epitome of that. She mentioned that Ms. Cardenas has done a wonderful job for the department in the five years that she has been assigned to the library. She has shown the initiative to create opportunities for the children at the branch library with programs such as story hour and arts and crafts classes.
b. Recognition of City Departments for their contribution and participation in the 2004 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event.
Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director, stated that the City has increased the amount of contributions raised with this event. He added that the City of Laredo continues to give back to the community and that is reflected in the contributions made to the American Cancer Society. He also thanked the members of the City of Laredo’s R.E.A.C.H. Committee for all their efforts: Linda Teniente, Committee Chairperson, Evelyn Luciano, Jerry Leal, Sylvia Arrellano, and Eddie Zavala, who were instrumental in the success of all the fundraising events held for the American Cancer Society.
Pete Soto, President of the American Cancer Society, presented the employees of the City of Laredo with a plaque for the most money collected by an organization. He mentioned that the City, with 17 teams, collected approximately $26,000.00 this year. Blasita Lopez, Public Information Officer, stated that she is very proud to be part of the City and presented the following awards to City employees. She introduced Carlos Ramirez, of the City Secretary’s Office, who was recognized for the winning design of the t-shirt. She also presented certificates to the following departments for their participation at the Relay for Life event: Community Development; Planning and Building; Finance Department; Budget Department; and Tax Department. There was also a separate recognition made to the following departments: Airport/City Secretary’s Office; Convention & Visitors Bureau, Laredo Transit, and the Public Library. There were individual awards presented to the following departments for their efforts:
Blue Glass Award Utilities, Environmental Services, Administrative Services for raising between $500.00 and $999.00
Bronze Glass Award Solid Waste, Traffic Safety, Engineering – Public Works Division, Parks & Recreation, City Manager’s Department for raising between $1,000.00 and $2,499.00.
Silver Glass Award Health Department for raising $3,354.97.
Platinum Glass Award Bridge Department for raising $7,477.17.
c. Recognition of the 2004 United High School Engineering & Technology Magnet Internship Program students who successfully completed their internship with the City of Laredo.
Oscar Rodriguez, Superintendent for United Independent School District, thanked the City of Laredo for the opportunity given to these students for the hands-on experience to become responsible and productive citizens.
Mayor Flores and City Council presented the following students with a Certificate of Recognition for the work completed during their internship with the City of Laredo.
Nathaniel Suneson, Jacqueline Solorzano, Elijah Garcia, Jessica Aquino, Jesus Valenzuela, Aldo Gallegos, Jose M. Gonzalez, and Mario Lopez.
d. Presentation by Oscar Medina, Solid Waste Director, regarding "Slow Down to Get Around" program and recognition of all participants.
Oscar Medina, Solid Waste Director, stated that several months ago he was approached by the McNeilus Companies regarding a program that they have distributed nationwide about protecting garbage collectors. He reported that they are airing public service announcements through the Public Access Channel asking drivers to slow down around service workers, including trash collectors. He mentioned that he got together with staff from the Public Information Office, the Laredo Police Department, Laredo Fire Department, Utilities Department, and Public Access Channel to customize some commercials that were suitable to our situation. He stated that they will be launching a publicity campaign to get this message out to the public. He showed the Mayor and City Council a 30-second commercial that he plans to air on public access to get the message out to the public.
The following City employees were recognized for their participation and assistance in these public service announcements:
Accident victim – Jose Caballeros, Solid Waste Department Reckless driver – Xochitl Mora Garcia, Public Information Office Other driver – Federico Flores, Utilities Department EMS – Silvestre Rodriguez, Firefighter/Paramedic, Laredo Fire Department EMS – Gerardo Vasquez, Firefighter/Paramedic, Laredo Fire Department EMS – Pedro Gonzalez, Firefighter, Laredo Fire Department Police Officer – Officer Mario Casares, Laredo Police Department Production Team – Jerry Leal, Producer/Director, Public Access Channel Production Team – Juan Garcia, Cameraman, Public Access Channel Production Team – Patricio Salinas, Cameraman, Public Access Channel
Communiqués
Cm. Garcia stated that with the start of the new school year, parents should be extra cautious when dropping off children to school and to get up a little earlier in the mornings in order to avoid traffic congestion on the street.
Cm. Amaya stated that he, together with Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, will be at Alma Pierce Elementary at 2:00 p.m. to monitor the traffic situation as the students are let out from school.
Cm. Belmares thanked Constable Tino Juarez for his assistance throughout the school district. He mentioned that he has done a wonderful job of policing the traffic areas in District VI. He also thanked the staff from Communities in Schools for a phenomenal tournament this weekend. He added that the organization will always have his support.
a. Legislative update by The Honorable Richard Raymond.
Richard Raymond reported that the next legislative session will begin in the early fall, most likely in September. The Governor has announced that he may call the legislators in for a Special Session in early September. He mentioned that the biggest issue that they dealt with before the last session closed was to restructure the system of school finance within the State of Texas. Some proposals being considered are items that will affect us all even though it is a school finance bill. He encouraged the City Council to begin putting together a legislative package of those concerns that are important to the City of Laredo. He added that he enjoys the close working relationship that has developed with the City Manager. He mentioned that Larry Dovalina always provides input on important issues that affect our community to the legislators.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Roberto Garcia to the Building Standards Board.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Council Member Johnny Rendon to the Ad Hoc Traffic Calming Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.87 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located approximately at 4250 Hwy 359, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.05 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 4250 Hwy 359, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 1328, Eastern Division, located at 2310 Boulanger Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2 (Multifamily Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10.20 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", approximately northeast of the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Michelle Raymond, neighborhood resident, spoke against the proposed zone change. She stated that zoning changes that affect growth in our community should make sense.
Chano Alderete spoke in favor of the zone change and the project. He stated that the project is conducive for the older residents within the neighborhood. He urged the City Council to look at this proposed change favorably.
Adolfo Campero, Jr. spoke in opposition due to the high traffic problems at all hours of the day on Calle del Norte. He stated that increasing the flow of traffic around Calle del Norte or on Springfield Avenue makes any sense. He stressed that if the City Council were to drive around 8:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. they would see large groups of pedestrians along those streets taking children to school.
Edward Mattox stated that this use is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for this property. He mentioned that the city needs some kind of transition between the heavy, intensive commercial uses and the single-family homes and neighborhoods.
Arlene Aldridge stated that she is one of the landowners of the property within the area. She explained that they would like to change the zoning designation and she added that this project would be advantageous for the city to have.
Pedro Morales, Jr., project designer, stated that the idea is to create a community within a community. He mentioned that regarding the concerns of the JSJ residents, the idea is for the residents to come down from their subdivision and have the convenience of going to one of these businesses without having to drive to the location.
Carlos Mejia, engineer, spoke in favor of the project. He explained that the proposed project is appropriate to the area in relation to the major streets that surround it. To the south, the area has been zoned B-4 and catty corner from the location is a B-4 zoning designation and the area directly west of that is zoned a B-4 designation.
Mark Wohlforth, contractor, stated that his company is currently developing some condominiums in San Antonio. He mentioned that there is a similar development right across the river from the King William district.
C. Y. Benavides, III, spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. He stated that what is being proposed is a great opportunity for Laredo. He stated that what they want to do is put the best project possible for Laredo.
Baldemar Garcia, Jr., a JSJ resident, spoke against the proposed project. He stated that whenever a property owner submits a proposal for a project, that person should carry his or her fair share of the weight when it comes to providing infrastructure, etc. He added that the residents are being overburdened and this development will negatively impact the subdivision and the residents.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1127, Western Division, located at 2012 Farias Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Valdez, Jr.
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Capital Improvement Project FY 2003-2004 annual budget to reflect an appropriation for the development of the West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor Phase II Project. The Federal appropriation of $2,597,272.00 comes from the FY 2003 Federal Transportation spending bill and the City's contribution is $649,318.00. The total project budget is $3,246,590.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2003- 2004 Water and Colonias Funds by appropriating a transfer out of $132,550.00 from Water Fund to the Colonias Fund, and amending the City of Laredo's Colonias Fund budget by appropriating the transfer in from the Water Fund and the capital expense in the amount of $132,550.00, which will be used to pay for the over size of the Colonias Elevated Storage Tank from 250,000 gallons to 500,000 gallons in the SH 359 area, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budgets.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 8 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $336,184.00 in funds from the Texas Department of Health and an estimated amount of $116,656.00 in Program Income for the Office of Public Health Practice of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004, through August 31, 2005.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 Capital Improvement Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000.00 for the School Flasher/Beacon Program. Revenues consist of contributions for United Independent School District (UISD) with a 50% match from the City. Total project cost is $16,000.00.
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.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Section 5307 Urban Transportation Capital Investment Grant Agreement NO. TX-90-X624, state project NO. VCR 0401(22)624, contract NO. 51422F7192 from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount if $610,300.00 with a local match of $322,592.00 for the purchase of three 35 ft. CNG buses for a grand total $932,892.00; and to amend the Transit Capital Grant budget for a net amount of $102,350.00; and providing for grant/contract funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
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.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Federal Transit Administration Grant, Section 5307, TX-90-X644, in the amount of $2,446,138.00 for fiscal year 2003-2004; and amend the Transit Systems Operating budget by decreasing the Federal Transit Administration Operating Grant Contribution from $3,554,774.00 to $2,446,138.00 and increasing the sales tax match for operating expenses from $3,127,695.00 to $4,236,331.00; and providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
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. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a budget amendment by appropriating funds from the Federal Transit Administration Grant NO. TX 90 X599, for fiscal year 2002-2003 in the amount of $312,839.00 to be used for operating expenses in fiscal year 2003-2004; increasing the federal contribution from $2,446,138.00 to $2,758,977.00 and decreasing the sales tax match for operating expenses from $4,236,331.00 to $3,923,492.00 and transferring $312,839.00 into sales tax reserve appropriation.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Southwestern Bell Wireless, LLC, as general partner of the Corpus Christi SMSA Limited Partnership for ground space at the Fire Station located at 2100 Zacatecas, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and being more fully described in Exhibit "A" of lease agreement to construct on such premises a 125 ft. high monopole and related equipment building for use with its communications business. Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing September 7, 2004 and ending September 6, 2009 with four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. Annual base rent shall be $12,000.00 each year during the term of the lease and will be adjusted by four percent (4%) on each anniversary of the commencement date, providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with United Exports Trading Association (U.E.T.A.) of Texas, Inc., for approximately 2,526 square feet out of Lot 10, Block 22, in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, lying north of the concrete pavement connecting Salinas Street with Water Street: 1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on June 1, 2004 and ending May 31, 2005. 2. Monthly rent will be $1,000.00. 3. City of Laredo may terminate this lease within thirty (30) days prior written notice.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the "surface only", at its market value of $11,318.00, for certain property described as a 4,353 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of Buena Vista Avenue located east of Block 1006, Eastern Division, west of Block 1070, Eastern Division and south of South Meadow Avenue and north of Boulanger Avenue to Daniel Vargas and wife Mayela M. Vargas; said tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance # 2004-O-185; # 2004-O-186; # 2004-O-187; # 2004-O-188; and # 2004-O-189.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2004-O-185 Amending the City of Laredo's Subdivision Ordinance, Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter II, Section 2-3.4, entitled Expiration of plat approval, by including expiration periods and/or extensions of preliminary plats, final plats, plats established within floodplains, and master plans/general plans; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-185.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-186 Amending the City of Laredo 2003-2004 Annual Budget in the amount of $61,363.00 to fund the Laredo Autotheft Task Force and accepting an award in the amount of $282,805.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. The City of Laredo will be designating $197,193.00 in matching funds, and Webb County will be designating $34,798.00 in matching funds for a total of $514,796.00. This grant is effective from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-186.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-187 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement and prevention of Labor Day Weekend Driving While Impaired by which the City will pay for fringe benefits in the amount of $7,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's FY 03-04 Annual Budget in the amount of $32,000.00. This grant is for overtime salaries and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation. The City of Laredo will only pay for the added fringe benefits in the amount of $7,000.00.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-187.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-188 Establishing a residential permit parking program within the City of Laredo on certain residential streets that are located within close proximity to school institutions and authorizing the implementation process that includes the minimum criteria for considering designating residential parking permit zones and establishing a permit fee schedule to pay for the costs incidental to the issuance of said permits and providing severability and for an effective date and publication. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-188.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-189 Amending the FY 2003-2004 annual budget of the South Texas Regional 911 System Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,458,717.00 from the Commission on State Emergency Communications for the following divisions: Regional Administration, Webb County, Jim Hogg County, Starr County, Zapata County and Regional Programming. Said budget amendment is for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-189.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
17. 2004-R-080 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Magdaleno Gutierrez for the Pueblo Nuevo subdivision easement acquisition project. This being a 0.0275 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of lot 4, block 11, Pueblo Nuevo subdivision, described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-080.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2004-R-081 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Mario Coronado, Jr., and Juanita H. Coronado for the extension of utility services lines to the San Carlos subdivision, phase II. This being a strip of land 10.00 feet in width, containing 1,136.00 square feet or 0.026 of an acre, more or less, and being situated in porcion 32, abstract 296, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-081.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 2004-R-082 Confirming the appointment of representatives from the City of Laredo to serve on the Board of Directors of the South Texas Development Council for the period from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-082 with the following appointees and alternates:
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Amaya, Cm. Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Gil Lopez, and David Cardwell.
The following are appointed as alternates for one or more of the appointed representatives: Keith Selman, Planning and Building Department; Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development; John E. Orfila, Jr., Engineering/Public Works Department; Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary’s Office; Jose Flores, Airport Department; Jessica L. Hein, City Manager’s Office; Rafael Garcia, Jr., Bridge Department; Chief Mike J. Garza, Fire Department; Chief Gilberto L. Navarro, Police Department; and Rene Gonzalez, Laredo Development Foundation.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 2004-R-083 Supporting and participating in the South Texas Development Council; and authorizing payment of $40,212.80 for City's membership assessment for the period covering October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-083.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2004-R-084 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an interlocal government agreement between the City of Laredo and United Independent School District for the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program. The Laredo Police Department will provide fourteen (14) officers that will be assigned to various middle and high schools, and United Independent School District will reimburse the City of Laredo up to one hundred thirty-four thousand, five hundred fifty-eight dollars ($134,558.00) for the 2004-2005 school year.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-084.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. MOTIONS
22. Recommending the setting of regular City Council meeting dates through March 2005 as follows: September 27, 2004, October 11, 2004, October 25, 2004, November 15, 2004, December 6, 2004, December 20, 2004, January 10, 2005, January 24, 2005, February 7, 2005, February 22, 2005, March 7, 2005, and March 29, 2005. Tuesday, September 7, 2004, was previously approved by City Council on August 2, 2004.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Authorizing the use of District VI discretionary funds in an estimated amount of $6,750.00 to place a guard rail on Shiloh Road approximately half a block south of International Boulevard.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Law Offices of William M. McKamie, P.C., for legal services related to Cause No. 2004-CVQ-000609-D3, Jose A. Guerra v. First Transit, Inc. f/k/a Laredo Metro Inc. d/b/a El Metro and Laredo Transit Management, Inc., and City of Laredo, Texas. The contract is for legal fees, plus costs and expenses, for a maximum of $20,000.00 for this contract.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Approval of the first renewal of a possible three for a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Entravision Communications Company, L.L.C. for the use of a 1,225 square foot parcel of vega land lying South of Water Street and West of Santa Maria (adjoining the Riverdrive Mall Shopping Center) for the operation of a 352-foot high self-supporting type communication tower for use in connection with its communications business, as per section 2. Current revenue is $8,394.98 per year and will be adjusted as per the consumer price index each subsequent year. Terms and Renewals. Term of renewal is five (5) years commencing November 13, 2004 and ending November 12, 2009.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's HOME Investment Policy |