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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-02 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 January 24, 2005 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 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
IV. MINUTES
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Mr. Paul De La Peña came before City Council to discuss the local efforts that are taking place to raise funds for the Tsunami relief effort. He mentioned that there was a softball tournament recently that the City was involved with and there are several other activities going on the rest of this month. He stated that this Wednesday, January 26, 2005, there will be an ecumenical prayer service in Century City at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. He added that on Friday, January 28, 2005, all the proceeds from any coffee bought throughout the day at Espumas Café will be going to the Tsunami relief efforts. On Saturday, January 29, 2005, there will be approximately 30 different organizations, including TAMIU and LCC students, the Young Democrats, and the local chapter of the American Red Cross that will partner together for a fundraiser at Super Wal-Mart on Loop 20. The entire proceeds raised from the steak plate sale will be going toward the relief efforts. He added that their goal is to raise $10,000.00 that Saturday. On Sunday, LCC will be having a concert with local artists and the admission for that event will be $3.00. He explained that there will be some other events during February and March teaming up with the American Red Cross.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Jose Luis Aun, winner of the Laredo's 250th Anniversary Celebration poster contest.
Mr. Jose Luis Aun was not present.
Communiqués
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Airport Department.
Mayor Flores stated that City Council had given a directive to the Airport Director and the City Manager to demolish substandard buildings, to attract medical-related development, and to construct additional air cargo facilities and general aviation hangar facilities. She reported that the City has seen an enormous amount of investment growth at the airport such as the Gateway Community Health Clinic which is looking at building a $10 million clinic as well. Mayor Flores mentioned that the local match is reduced beginning in FY 2004 from 10% to 5% bearing on the amount of the federal funding. The City has also received over $11 million to rehabilitate taxiways and install engineering materials arresting systems at the end of the runways. All of these projects also assist the private aircraft owners and the people who invest in Laredo and who use the runways. She added that the City continues to promote our Fly World Class logo and thanked the air traffic control personnel for an excellent evaluation score. She stated that Federal Express will be introducing the Airbus 300 which is a wide body aircraft that will increase air cargo transportation to Laredo. She is very proud of the policies that this Council has set out and that the staff is promoting which allows for the opportunity to attract more business to Laredo.
Cm. Agredano stated that he was fortunate enough to be at the prayer vigil held last Friday at San Agustin Plaza. He stated that it was a very fitting demonstration of people praying for peace and for all our soldiers serving their country around the world. He added that the family of Lance Cpl. Rodriguez was present and the City expressed its condolences for their loss. He expressed his wishes that all the soldiers who are in harm’s way will be able to return safely home.
Cm. Garcia thanked the volunteers who worked during the weekend at the kick-off event for the United Water Border Olympics. He mentioned that they have 32 teams coming in from different areas with 16 teams each of boys and girls. He expressed his appreciation to Texas A & M International University and staff for their assistance while hosting three of the games that were played on their field. He also showed his appreciation to the United Independent School District for allowing many of the games to be played at the Student Activity Complex. He also invited everyone to the Stockman’s Ball at the Civic Center Ballroom on February 4, 2005, to raise money for the Border Olympics and scholarships. Also, on February 25, 2005, and February 26, 2005, the Border Olympics will be hosting a baseball, softball, golf, and tennis tournament. He mentioned that they have many teams coming in from San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley. He added that this year the event will be larger than in years past and an even greater success.
Cm. Galo expressed his sympathies to the family of Lance Cpl. Rodriguez and the family of Victor Sauceda, Sr. for their loss. He also thanked the crew from Parks and Recreation for the good job they did at Slaughter Farm. He also welcomed Cm. Rendon back from his leave of absence following his surgery. He stated that he is glad everything went well.
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya stated that he is very appreciative to Mr. De La Pena for the well organized prayer vigil held last Friday.
Cm. Rendon stated that he was unable to attend the funeral of a very good friend, Horacio De Leon, Sr. He expressed his condolences to Horacio De Leon, Jr., Parks and Recreation Director, and his family.
Cm. Belmares mentioned the softball tournament organized by the Parks and Recreation Department for the Tsunami relief effort was a great success. He stated that it is always great to see the camaraderie shared by all the department directors and employees.
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. congratulated the Parks and Recreation staff for the success of the softball tournament. He added that his thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has lost a loved one this year.
Cm. Ramirez congratulated all the sponsors of the Laredo Heat 10K Marathon race held yesterday at the Civic Center. He mentioned that the top two runners were two Kenyans. He congratulated the Laredo Heat organization and Nick Reyna, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, for a successful event.
Mayor Flores stated that the inaugural ceremony for the 250th Anniversary Celebration was tremendous. She stated that the orchestra and the mariachi groups, and the school children were outstanding. She stated that on Friday, January 28, 2005, the City host the Sister Cities Festival and invites everyone to join the City as well. The event begins on Friday, January 28th at 10:00 a.m. and continues through Sunday, January 30th until 6:00 p.m. She also mentioned that she has just returned from Washington, D.C. attending the U. S. Conference of Mayors. She pointed out the differences on both sides of the aisle being that all the Mayors are very passionate about their views. She stated that her co- chair, Detroit Mayor Kirkpatrick, reported on some necessary cutbacks in his city. She pointed out that the City of Laredo has been very careful about how policy is set in order to avoid any such layoffs of our employees. She mentioned how Mayor Kirkpatrick had to lay off 700 of his employees due to their mounting deficit. She further stated that there were discussions on economic development as well on how cities work with private companies for investment.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Elia Solis to the Telecommunications Commission.
Motion to approve the appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Elia Solis to the Telecommunications Commission.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s Land Development Code Handbook, Article IV, Section 24.63, entitled Permitted Uses and Appendix A, by establishing and defining the retail sale of imported crafts in specified zoning districts; 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: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. inquired whether the existing businesses on San Bernardo which are zoned as B-3 would be affected negatively.
Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that any activity currently operating would enjoy legal, non-conforming status. He stated that the department would like to better define this designation under the ordinance and most of the businesses are currently in a B-3 zoning designation.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated there is a high concentration of these imported crafts businesses in a particular area and the City is working with them to do certain things. He added that this ordinance is being put together in order to make it better.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Belmares
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Street Name Map of the City of Laredo by renaming FM 255 to SH 255; providing for publication and effective date.
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. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Belmares
3. 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing the applicant, stated that the way in which the agenda item is published is obsolete. He mentioned that they have submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department a request to change a portion to a B-3 designation. He stated that there are two separate metes and bounds descriptions: one for the R1-MH and one for the B-3 designation. He requests that the City Council act on the request for the R1-MH designation in order to allow the property owner to move ahead with his plans for land development.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce and override the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation and approve the application for the 2.4 295 acres to be rezoned R1-MH and then let the application bring back the other portion to provide the proper buffer.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Galo
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 17, Block 1, Belmont Plaza, located at 312 Maguey Drive, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Maria Alicia Martinez, property owner, stated that the area is flooded with R-2 designations. She stated that she cannot understand how her home is zoned as an R-1 when the properties surrounding her home have mostly R-2 zoning designations. She would like to request that the City Council approve the request in order for her to be able to make the necessary changes to her home, such as adding another meter, parking space, etc.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny the zone change request.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Hwy 83 and north of Southgate Boulevard, 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. 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 Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Agredano
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 35 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 9998 S. 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. 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Galo
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Eastern Division, located at 3420 Guerrero Street, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family 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. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing the property owner, stated that the zoning change will allow an existing quadraplex which was recently built to be occupied.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Garcia
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending three sections of Article 1, Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances & Land Development Code, Namely, Section 24.1.2.1: Historic District / Landmark Board created, composition, appointment, and terms of office of members; Section 24.1.2.2: Historic District / Landmark Board, power and duties; and Section 24.1.3.2: Responsibilities of Zoning Board of adjustment, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that they have contacted staff at the state office on how to proceed with this process. He explained that many of the communities in Texas are leaning toward having the Board of Adjustments be the appellate decision maker for the Landmark Board.
Cm. Galo suggested deleting sections 24.1.3.2 and 24.1.3.3 and allowing the responsibility to remain with the City Council.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 6 Against: 2 Abstain: 0 Cm. Galo Cm. Ramirez
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Bridge System Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating $378,728.00 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance to the Machinery & Equipment and Engineer Fees accounts. Funding will be used for expenses related to the Toll Equipment Upgrade and Engineer Fees for “El Portal Project “.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez 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 Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., (W.B.C.A.) for approximately fifteen (15) acres of concrete ramp located on the southwest cargo ramp of the Air Operations Area to include City owned vacant non-aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International Airport for event parking use. Lease term is for two (2) days commencing February 12, 2005 and ending on February 13, 2005. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Lessor’s Consent of an Assignment of the Ground Lease dated August 19, 2002 and all amendments of modifications thereto between the City of Laredo, as Landlord, and Prime Sites, LLC, as Tenant, for approximately 12,713 square feet of land located at 1820 Pappas Street for the purpose of locating an antenna tower at the Laredo International Airport. Prime Sites, LLC, assigns its rights and interest under the Ground Lease to SBA Properties, Inc. All terms and conditions of the original lease agreement remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with the County of Webb, on behalf of the Webb County Head Start Program Child Development Center, for the properties locally described as Lots 5 & 6, Block 113, Eastern Division, located at 2802 McDonnell Avenue in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council except Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Amaya
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey four (4) drainage easements to the State of Texas, at their market value, for the U. S. Highway 83 @ State Highway 359 Interchange Project. Said four parcels being: Parcel 25(E) – a 0.456 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land out of Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 in Block 1783, Eastern Division, Parcel 26(E) – a 0.475 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land, being part of Canada Avenue and Chacon Street, Eastern Division, Parcel 28(E) – a 0.076 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land being part of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 1869, Eastern Division and Parcel 41- a 0.392 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land, being part of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1784, Eastern Division. All four parcels being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; more particularly described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibits A, B, C & D, and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey a 20 x 100 foot right of way and utility easement to Medina Electric Cooperative, in order to construct a secondary distribution line to serve the new water system in the Las Blancas Subdivision. Said proposed right of way and utility easement being situated in Porcion 32, Abstract 296, Webb County Texas; more particularly described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit A, and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry Permit to the United States of America in the area encompassed by City-owned Blocks 708 and 708B, Western Division, City of Laredo, which are delineated on attached Exhibit A. Said Right-of-Entry Permit, which is described on attached Exhibit B, will be used to access the Rio Grande River in order to remove pylons from the river; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance # 2005-O-013; # 2005-O-014; # 2005-O-015; # 2005-O-016; # 2005-O-017; # 20O5-O-017; # 2005-O-018; # 2005-O-019; # 2005-O-020; # 2005-O-021; # 2005-O-022; and # 2005-O-023.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 2005-O-013 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a fire station on Lot 2, Block 3, Cielito Lindo Commercial Plat, located at 309 Cielito Lindo Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-013.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-014 Amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget to reflect an appropriation in Federal Planning Grant (PL112) Funds. The appropriation of $84,815.00 comes from 2003 – 2004 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) unexpended funds.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-014.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-015 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $50,000.00 in additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for a total budget amount of $463,077.00 for the Public Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-015.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-016 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,767.00 in additional funds, totaling $257,450.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Immunization Action Program of the City of Laredo Health Department and extending the grant period from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-016.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-017 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $1,000.00 donation from Wal- Mart Foundation and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues in the amount of $1,000.00 in the form of a donation of $1,000.00 for the purchase by the Nonprofit Management & Volunteer Center of promotional material for the Annual Volunteer Awards Reception.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-017.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-018 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $500.00 donation from the International Bank of Commerce, Banquito at Plantation and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $500.00 in the form of a donation for the purchase of items for the Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-018.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-019 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lessor’s Consent to an assignment of the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-177 dated August 7, 1995, between the City of Laredo and Gerardo Javier Ramos and assigned to Ruperto Villarreal and Santos Ramos authorized by Ordinance No. 96-O-184 dated October 28, 1996 and as amended by Ordinance No. 98-O-284 dated November 2, 1998 for approximately 16,291.44 square feet of land located on Lot No. 2 of Block No. 15 of the Subdivision Plat of the Laredo International Airport, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement between the City of Laredo, as Landlord, Miguel A. Rojas, as Tenant, and International Bank of Commerce, as Mortgagee. Said lease is assigned to Miguel A. Rojas. All other terms and conditions remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-019.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-020 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Assignment of Lease between The Hearst Corporation, as Assignor, and the City of Laredo, as Assignee, for an approximate 59,836.72 square foot tract of land including the improvements located thereon at the Laredo International Airport authorized by Ordinance No. 87-O-106 dated July 21, 1987, as amended by Ordinance No. 94-O-005 dated January 3, 1994 and authorizing the City Manager to pay One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($167,500.00) to purchase the leasehold interest from The Hearst Corporation; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-020.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-021 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance Chapter 28, Article II, Division 2, Permit – Streets, Sidewalk and Public Places, Excavations, general conditions for specifications by specifically creating Section 28- 40, to establish and adopt the City of Laredo Utility Planning and Coordination Guide, thereby requiring that all construction projects that will have an impact on the public right-of-way shall follow the Utility Coordination Process in accordance to the Utility Planning and Coordination Guide prior to securing a permit for construction, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-021.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-022 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places Article II, Excavations, Division 2, Permit – Section 28-31, Requirements; Exceptions of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Laredo; thereby requiring that all construction projects impacting the public right-of-way shall follow the Utility Coordination Process in accordance to the Utility Planning and Coordination Guide prior to securing a permit for construction, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-022.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-023 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article XIV, Residential Permit Parking Program, Section 19-624, (C) Penalty, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, to specify the towing of vehicles for violation of the Ordinance providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-023.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
17. 2005-R-005 Declaring a public necessity to utilize the area under IH-35, between Park Street and Sanchez Street, as a parking staging area on January 29, 2005 for the Jamboozie Festival, February 17, 2005 for the annual Youth Parade and on February 19, 2005 for the Washington’s Birthday Parade and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the use of said property.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-005.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2005-R-006 Accepting the donation of two (2) utility easements from Marco Antonio Landa for the extension of utility service lines to the San Carlos Subdivision, Phase II. These being:
1. A strip of land 15 (fifteen) feet in width, containing 2,771.50 square feet or 0.064 acres, more or less, and being situated in Porcion 31, Abstract 3116, as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B; and 2. A strip of land of 15 (fifteen) feet in width, containing 2,958.18 square feet of 0.068 acres, more or less, and being situated in Porcion 31, Abstract 3116, as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits C and D.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-006.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 2005-R-008 Supporting the development of a Class 2 Racetrack Facility that would facilitate thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, pari-mutuel betting and simulcast race wagering as a means to further promote local tourism and spur economic development.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-008.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. MOTIONS
20. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas A & M International University, Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development, in the amount of $24,943.80, to conduct a drive-by, windshield survey of a random sample of approximately 7,000 residential single family and mobile home units in Laredo. The survey will identify the condition of housing in Laredo. This contract shall commence on January 31, 2005 and shall terminate on April 15, 2005, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. Funding is available in the 27th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Survey Fees.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Brothers Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Ejido Avenue Extension (Pita Mangana Boulevard- Chacota Street) in the amount of $1,294,298.25. Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant Fund: CD Project/Ejido Street Extension Project – 27th and 30th Action Year -2001 and 2004 Grants.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant Puig Engineering, LLC., Laredo, Texas, for the West Laredo Corridor Phase II – Las Cruces/Flecha Lane and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant Arcadis, Laredo, Texas, for the West Laredo Corridor Phase II – Calton Road Railroad Grade Separation and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |