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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-020 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 October 25, 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 A. 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 Jaime Flores, City Attorney
Cm. Garcia joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of August 16, 2004, September 1, 2004 and September 20, 2004.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Garcia was not present.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
None.
Communiqués
Cm. Agredano invited everyone to attend the Seventh Annual 5K Scholarship Run at 8:00 a.m. in South Laredo. He said that the monies raised from the run will provide scholarships for seniors that graduate from United South, Cigarroa, and Lyndon B. Johnson High Schools. He also wished his daughter, Lucy, a Happy Birthday. He presented Certificate of Recognitions to Denise Arnold and Rene Alvarado for their dedication to God and their Country in serving in the United States Military. He mentioned that both soldiers were home after serving in Iraq and have been chosen for the Veteran’s Day Parade Marshal for 2004. He also expressed his concerns about a call that he received informing him that children were planning to spend Halloween night at the facility where Mercy Hospital was located. He asked City staff to contact the owner of the facility to consider additional security measures on Halloween night.
Cm. Galo thanked the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department for cleaning the Slaughter Farm. He offered his condolences to the Dolores Hernandez and Aldefa Hernandez families.
Cm. Amaya acknowledged that it was good to return back to Council meetings after suffering from an illness. He announced that he had attended a proclamation on the Mayor’s behalf at the Tomas Sanchez School where one of the students wrote a poem for Mayor Flores.
Cm. Rendon thanked John Orfila, Public Works Manager, and his crew for continuing the hard work at the Calle Del Norte work sight.
Cm. Belmares congratulated the principal from Bonnie L. Garcia School, Irma Flores, and her staff for organizing a fantastic Red Ribbon Day Parade. He also thanked the Boys & Girls Club and the Parks & Recreation Department for organizing another successful year of flag football.
Cm. Ramirez thanked individuals who worked to preserve the vegetation around the Las Palmas Park. He also encouraged the public to exercise their right to vote in the November 2, 2004 elections.
Mayor Flores announced that the City of Laredo will participate in a National Aluminum Can Recycling Contest which will allow comparable cities to compete against each other to see what city can collect the most aluminum cans between November 2nd and November 15th. The winning city will have bragging rights and a $5,000 cash prize to be used for additional recycling education programs. She noted that she has issued a challenge to the Mayors of Edinburg, McAllen, Mission, and Pharr with the friendly wager that says “Laredo will recycle more cans”. She advised that the Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School held a dedication and she received a thank you note that she wanted to share with the viewing public. She read the following note:
“My Dear Mayor,
Thank you for being a Mayor and daughter at my dedication of Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School. I was the greatest and proud mother in the City of Laredo. May God Bless you Always and keep you safe from harm. Love Bonnie”
a. Presentation by Brendan Townsend regarding the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Brendan Townsend, Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra conductor, announced that the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating their 25th anniversary. He said he was hired as part of a corrective procedure to adjust the Orchestra’s vision which brought Texas A & M International University and the Laredo Community College together to form a joint collaboration. He advised that he has been working very hard to create an orchestra that the City of Laredo could be proud of and partake in. He discussed several changes that he implemented to enhance the program including changing the time of performance and modernizing the music. He said that he has created an outreach program which gives everyone an opportunity to attend the concerts. Music education is an extremely vital part of the over education picture. Statistics will show you that students that are involved in the performance of the musical instrument score on average at least 300 points higher on the SAT scores. He went on to say that they have created a youth orchestra where 30 musicians meet every Wednesday. He thanked the Mayor of Laredo and the City Council for their continued support through the Third Party Funding.
Cm. Garcia joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Individual Public Hearings for the voluntary annexations of eight (8) tracts of land (Tract 1: Carranco Tract - 1351.37 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 1.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 2: E.G. Ranch I Tract – 140 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 2.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 3: E.G. Ranch II Tract – 47.85 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 3.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 4: Hurd I Tract – 31.82 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 4.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 5: Hurd II Tract 21.89 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 5.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 6: Transborder Tract – 27.59 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 6.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 7: Treviño Tract – 4.51 acres, more or less;
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 7.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tract 8: Wormser Ranch III Tract – 200 acres, more or less), for a total of 1825.03 acres, more or less, as described in attached tract summaries as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract 8.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Appendix B-3, entitled Zoning Fees, by amending the fees required of both Special and Conditional Use Permit requests; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendment.
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. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant and additional signage on Lot 5A, Block 819, Eastern Division, located approximately at 1020 North Meadow Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk spoke on behalf of Jesus Padilla who is the owner/operator of the Subway Sandwich Shop. He said that the business “Subway” has been open for a few years and the owner did not realize that he was not in compliance with the zoning. He spoke in favor of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and further asked Council to allow the owner to install a standardized sign on the premises.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya 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 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bus parking lot on Lots 1 and 2, Block 766, Western Division, located at 2802 and 2804 San Bernardo Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Antonio Gonzalez, owner of the property, said that the owners of Transporte Chihuahua rented the lots so the drivers could park their buses there. He informed the Council that he has beautified the lots and assured Council that they will not be used as a bus terminal.
Motion to close the public hearing, override Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation and introduce as a conditional use permit for one year with the following conditions except # 2 and # 4.
1. Parking shall comply with the Laredo Land Development Code at all times. 2. Signage shall be limited to that which is allowed in a B-3 district. 3. The Conditional Use Permit shall be issued to Antonio G. Gonzalez and is nontransferable. 4. The applicant shall plant and maintain 16 trees along the site’s easternmost and southernmost boundaries. 5. Lighting shall be directed downward and away from any adjoining residential areas. 6. The Conditional Use Permit shall be issued for a one year term. 7. The site shall be limited to six (6) buses at any one time. 8. No bus maintenance activities shall be carried out at any time.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 7.29 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Highway 359 and east of Las Misiones, Unit I, from R-1 (Single Family 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano 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
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.67 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, approximately west of Highway 83 and south of Masterson Road, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing property owner, asked Council to concur with the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval on this property.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.53 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, approximately west of Highway 83 and south of Masterson Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway 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
Ron Whitehawk, representing DCB, Ltd., said the site is located between two B-4 zoned areas along Hwy. 83, which is identified by the Transportation Plan as a truck route and a major arterial. The proposed designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation for the area and would allow uses similar to those already present along this corridor.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Masterson Road and east of Santa Fe Subdivision, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk spoke on behalf of the land developer and property owner. He said that he would like to superimpose a previous map that was shared with Council in their packet and exhibit a parcel of land that looks like a plat but has not been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. The zoning intent which is R1MH is an extension of the adjoining Santa Fe subdivisions. There was concern on part of the Planning Commission and City staff for a portion of the acreage. He said that he has a copy of the amended meets and bounds and an amended map which he would like to change the zoning from 3.17 acres to 2.4 acres. He said that he would hold the deleted area in ambiance in terms of a proposed zone change and resubmit it to Council at a later date. He added that there have been some alternatives put forward to the R1MH which he would like to explore with City staff and give Council his opinion as to what the most appropriate zone change is. However, for the purpose of tonight’s evening he asked that the R1MH be allowed to move forward.
Motion to close the public hearing and table the item and send it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review or a different zone change.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage warehouse on Lot 1, Block 8, Crownridge Subdivision, Phase I, located at 502 Shiloh Dr; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Chanel Aldrete, Sales Manager for Park Avenue Landmark Construction, said that the proposed building is a tilt wall constructed building with two levels. The bottom level will be used for offices and retail and the upstairs will be designated for temperature control humidity controlled storage facilities.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.28 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and west of St. David Lane, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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. Garcia 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: Cm. Agredano
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.32 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately west of St. David Lane and north of St. Luke Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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. Garcia 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. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.50 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately north of Cielito Lindo Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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. Garcia 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: Cm. Agredano
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 20.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately west of Casa Verde Road, from R-1 (Single Family 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.66 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of the intersection of Piedmont St. and Allegheny St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to RSM (Residential Suburban Multifamily 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
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 7.06 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 5300 E. Saunders St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway 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. Garcia 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. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Galo was temporarily out.
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1216, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Chihuahua St., from R-O (Residential/Office 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. Belmares 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: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Galo was temporarily out.
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey ten (10) city-owned lots to the Metro Affordable Housing Corporation for a Lease-Purchase Program for residents of public housing. Said ten (10) lots being Lots 11,12,13,14,15,36,37,38,39 and 40, all being situated in the Los Obispos Subdivision, Unit 5, Block 3, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being delineated on attached copy of City Plat, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia 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: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $3,684.00 of in-kind contributions for the Environmental Health and Prevention Intervention Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning October 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005, and amending the FY 2004 – 2005 Full-Time Equivalent by one (1) position.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia 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
19. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $39,153.00 in additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for a total grant in the amount of $208,446.00 for the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by decreasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $58,148.00 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to reflect the actual grant amount of $35,157.00 for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
21. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between Texas Engineering Extension Service/ Emergency Services Training Institute (TEEX) and the City of Laredo Fire Department to define the responsibilities for both parties for the education/instructional activities to be offered to Firefighters, non Firefighter trainees and out-of-country first responders at the Laredo International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
David Piton, Assistant Fire Chief, Laredo Fire Department introduced Robert Moore who is the Program Coordinator from TEEX.
Roger Moore, Program Coordinator for Texas Engineering Extension Emergency Institute, said that TEEX will work with the City of Laredo to promote and utilize the Laredo International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center to provide educational instructional emergency services programs and training that will meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services requirements. The Laredo International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center facility will be utilized by TEEX/ESTI as a regional training site, hosting scheduled classes at this training facility.
Mayor expressed her satisfaction in regards to the agreement between Texas Engineering Extension Service and the City of Laredo.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
22. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Forest Service to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00, with a 50 % local match for the hiring of a City Forester within the Parks and Recreation Department and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 General Fund Budget by appropriating revenues of $25,000.00 in the form of a grant from the Texas Forest Service and appropriating expenditures in the amount of $25,000.00. Local match of $25,000.00 will be appropriated from the Parks and Recreation Department Budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano 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
23. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Section 23-3 and Section 23-5 of Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow for rate changes in public swimming pool instructional fees, the addition of new recreation center membership fees, program fees and league fees; and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 General Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 for the new summer program fees and annual membership fees; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia 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 S |