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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-21 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS These are preliminary
minutes from the City Council Meeting of I. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. II. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Mayor Elizabeth G. 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 Gene
Belmares, Council
Member, District VI Jose
A. Juan
Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary Jaime
Flores, IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of Motion
to approve. Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements Invitations a. Gabriela De Leon, Chairman of Feast of
Sharing and Tim Mata, Co-chairman, would like
to extend an invitation to the Laredo City Council to attend the Feast of
Sharing.
Recognitions a. Recognition of Javier Rodriguez, of the
Parks and Recreation Department, on his
selection
as October 2004 Employee of the Month. b. Recognition of Nixon High School Tennis
team members and their coach Triana Volpe for
winning the 29-5A District Team Tennis Championship.
Communiqués VI. APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment of D.J. Utterback,
Sandra Rocha Taylor, Noe Gomez, David Newman, Gabriel de la Cerda, B.J. Mathieu, Sergio
Contreras, Les Norton, and Fernando Montemayor
to the Motion to
approve the appointments of D. J. Utterback, Sandra
Rocha Taylor, Noe Gomez, David Newman, Gabriel de
la Cerda, B. J. Mathieu, Sergio Contreras, Les Norton, and Fernando
Montemayor to the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Committee. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Ramirez 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 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a “tortilleria” on Lot 4, Block 465, Eastern Division,
located at 4220 Valencia Ave.; 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. 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: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Agredano 2. Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance Map of the City of 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 send back to Planning and Zoning. Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Hill Subdivision, Phase I,
located at 4205 Bob Bullock Loop, 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 denial 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 deny. Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of 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. Ramirez Second: Cm. Galo 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 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. Ramirez Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Ramirez 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 197.36 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately north of Summerwind
Subdivision, 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. 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. Rendon Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.27 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located west of Bob Bullock Loop, 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: 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. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Bartlett Ave., from R-1
(Single-Family 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. 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. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Rendon 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 16.30 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 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. 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: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: 10. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.45 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately east of Hwy. 83, 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. Belmares 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 21.29 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at the 2700 block of Avenida Los Presidentes, from
AG (Agricultural District) and R-1 (Single-Family 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. 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 1.87 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at 2414 Old Spanish Trail, from
AG (Agricultural 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. 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: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. 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 2.18 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at 1821 Aguila
Azteca Dr., from R-1 (Single-Family Residential 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: 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 15.32 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located
approximately east of Aguila Azteca Dr. and south
of Clark Blvd., 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 There was
no public input. Motion to
close the public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 6.85 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately west of Aguila
Azteca Dr. and south of Clark Blvd., 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. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 16. 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 19 story
structure on 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; 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. 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Belmares 17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by E.G. Ranch, Ltd.,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 140 acres of land, more or less, located South of
Highway 359 and the City of Laredo Landfill, as further described by metes
and bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically E.G. Ranch I Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District). 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. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garcia 18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
concerning an application by E. G. Ranch, Ltd.,
altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing
additional territory of 47.85 acres of land, more or less, located south of
Highway 359 and Colonia Old Milwaukee, as further described by metes and
bounds in Attachment “A”, specifically E.G. Ranch II Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the
initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District). |