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CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2005-R-06
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
March 29, 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
Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager
Jaime
Flores, City Attorney
Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager, asked that Larry Dovalina, City Manager, be
excused due to a death in the family.
IV.
MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of February 7, 2005 and March 14, 2005.
Motion
to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Agredano
Second:
Cm. Garcia
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Jennifer Gonzalez, Miss
Laredo USA, Patricia Kirby, Miss Webb County
USA and Margaret Ann Garza, Miss Gateway City USA for winning their
respective titles at the 2005 Miss Laredo USA Scholarship Pageant.
Mayor Flores and City Council publicly
recognized Miss Barbara Falcon, Miss Laredo Teen USA; Miss Jennifer Gonzalez,
Miss Laredo USA; Miss Patricia Kirby,
Miss Webb County USA, and presented them with some gifts. Miss Margaret Ann
Garza, Miss Gateway City USA was not present.
Communiqués
Erasmo Villarreal, Community
Development Director, reported that this is the start of the department’s
consolidated planning process whereby they go out into the community to
solicit input from the citizens. He stated that they will begin with their
public meetings tomorrow, March 30, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Inner City Recreation Center, 302 W. Plum and the following meetings will
take place on March 31, 2005, at the Cigarroa Recreation Center, 2201 Zacatecas;
then on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at La Ladrillera Elderly
Recreation Center; then on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Azteca
Economic Development Center, 20 Iturbide; then on Thursday, April 7, 2005, at
6:30 p.m. at the Farias Recreation Center, 1601 Farias Street.
Mayor Flores reported briefly on the Washington trip made by herself
and the Council on behalf of the citizens of Laredo. She stated that Congress was not in
session and they were fortunate to meet with the heads of the different
agencies, administrators, and the commissioners. Usually, these individuals
are up on Capitol Hill testifying and the Mayor and City Council do not have
much time to meet with these top officials. She expressed her appreciation
to Congressman Henry Cuellar’s staff that was able to escort the Laredo group from one
building to another. Congressman Henry Bonilla’s, Senator Cornyn’s, and
Senator Hutchinson’s senior staff also made themselves available throughout
their trip.
Cm. Galo stated that it was a very successful
trip and was very pleased with the quality of time that senior staff members and
agency administrators spent with the group from Laredo. He mentioned that there
were some Homeland Security issues that were already being addressed even
while the delegation was still in Washington. He added that the way the
transportation bill came out of Congress is very favorable for the City of Laredo in the way the
federal monies will be apportioned. He stated that 50% of the railway
freight with Mexico and South America comes through Laredo, Texas.
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. that they had many
successful meetings with agency representatives. He mentioned that they had
a meeting with the COPS program representatives and discussed issues dealing
with communications. He also mentioned that he met with individuals from the
State Department and had good exchange regarding the fifth bridge issues. He
also reported on the meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration and
mentioned that the City of Laredo expressed its interest in implementing pilot programs
that not only affect Laredo but other communities
with similar issues.
Cm. Garcia stated that the meeting with
Congressman Cuellar’s office was very successful. He added that he met with
officials from Housing and Urban Development to talk about the CDBG grants
regarding securing additional money. He met with individuals from the
national Parks and Recreation, GSA, and the American Bus Association. He
stated that he also met with Tim Honey, from Sister Cities International organization, who
extended an invitation to the City of Laredo to attend and participate in the Best
Practice Showcase this July in Spokane, Washington, to report on our Sister Cities program.
Cm. Belmares stated that in looking at all the
meetings that they had, every single meeting had a critical benefit for the
City of Laredo. He explained that Washington does not always have
all the facts on how to get the monies that they have down to the
municipalities that truly need them. In talking to EPA, he invited them to
come to Laredo and have them visit
the communities where they intend to implement their programs. He mentioned
that while he is impressed with the staff in Washington, D.C., he stated that the
City of Laredo’s staff was more
impressive. He stated that it was wonderful to see them in action discussing
the key issues and bring those points home to have the Washington representatives
understand why Laredo needs more of the
funding. He pointed out that he met with Congressman Tom De Lay and his
senior staff and was impressed with the length of time that they spent with
them to discuss the nuts and bolts of the issues to move the projects forward
in Laredo.
Cm. Rendon stated that the trip to Washington was a positive,
learning experience. He mentioned that he was gratified by the warm
reception and added that the process was enlightening and gave him excellent
insights into the workings of the legislature. He stated that one of the
main meetings that he participated in was GSA and the discussions focused on
the application requirements for local hotels and motels. He stated that
nine local hotels are currently eligible to receive per diem funding from
GSA. He stated that they also visited the American Bus Association
representatives who expressed a willingness to work with the Convention &
Visitors Bureau to send tours to our city. He mentioned that he also had a
meeting with representative from the Federal Aviation Administration. Their
discussion included acquisition, construction of the northeast cargo, and
numerous improvements at the airport. He mentioned that the individual was
very supportive of the fact that Laredo has taken a positive stance to acquire land
that encroaches the airport.
Cm. Agredano stated that on May 21, 2005, he had the honor of
representing the City of Laredo at Congressman Cuellar’s announcement of the $3.3 million
that was designated for Laredo for the Chacon Creek Hike and Bike trail. He stated that
Congressman Cuellar mentioned that some of this money will be used to
purchase a bus to allow residents from Zapata, Texas, to have transportation to our local
colleges, hospitals, etc. He also reported on a town hall meeting last night
at the Cigarroa Recreation Center regarding the Social
Security system and the citizens’ concerns. He added that Congressman
Cuellar was present and he answered many of the citizens’ questions. He also
congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for the installation of a
new basketball court floor at the Cigarroa Recreation Center. He also thanked Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director,
who is working hard on the traffic light installation in South Laredo for the LCC South
campus.
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya thanked
Laredo Police Department Chief Agustin Dovalina and Assistant Chief Gilbert
Navarro for hosting the town hall meeting at Villa San Luis Rey Senior
Citizens Home. He mentioned that there will be a town hall meeting tomorrow,
March 29,
2005,
and he invited the residents of District IV and District V to attend.
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the
City of Laredo Tax Department.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
VI.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor Pro - Tempore Johnny
Amaya of Rogelio Rodriguez to the
Citizens Environmental Advisory
Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem 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 0.75 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 (Agriculture 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. (District III)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Garcia
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing the property
owner, stated that the concern expressed earlier by City Council and city
staff has been resolved.
Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Garcia
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional
Use Permit for three detached condominiums on Lot 8, Block 1, Los Pinos
Subdivision, located at 3451 Pine Street; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of
the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Prada
Construction, LLC, stated that the owners had requested that they be allowed
to build three condominium units on this lot. He mentioned that the four
conditions that were spelled out are acceptable, however, the owners are
requesting that the portion of the condition #2 which makes the condominium
non-transferable be deleted.
Keith Selman, City Planner, reported that they
did receive a petition with 11 signatures against the proposed conditional
use permit. He added that eight of those 11 signatures were within 200 feet
of the proposed property.
Ricardo Nuño, property owner, stated that
under the petition, the residential area has become saturated with
condominiums and apartment complexes. He added that the residents have
voiced their concerns to the Planning & Zoning Commission and they are
asking the City Council respect the decision of the commission.
Motion to close the public hearing, override
Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation and introduce as a
conditional use permit.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 5 Against:
4 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano Cm.
Garcia
Cm. Galo Cm.
Rendon
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya Cm. Belmares
Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Cm.
Ramirez
Mayor voted in favor of the item to break the
tie and the motion passed, but the vote did not override Planning and
Zoning’s recommendation which requires six votes.
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 2000-O-303, by
authorizing issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
for a detention facility on 35 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located at 9998 S. Hwy 83, by expanding the
existing facility to the adjacent property; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval
of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District III)
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 the conditional use permit with conditions.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Garcia
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 Lots 7 and 8, Block
305, Eastern Division, located at 818 and 820 Clark Boulevard, from B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District), providing
for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended denial of the proposed zone change. (District IV)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Salvador Sciaraffa, Jr., representing the property
owners, stated that they are opposed to this zone change. He explained that whenever
there is a rain event, they have the runoff from the rains coming down toward
their corner. He also mentioned that the water runs down from 803 O’Kane to
820 O’Kane and with this proposed change, if those owners do build the
warehouse, that warehouse will block the excess water coming down that drains
into that particular corner and create a flooding problem.
Jose Leandro, property owner, stated that the
main reason for the conditional use permit is to be able to extend the days
and hours of operation.
Motion to close the public hearing and send
back to Planning and Zoning Commission for a revision to the conditional use
permit.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by rezoning the North 1/3 of Lot 1 and North 1/3 of Lot 2, Block 2, Eastern
Division, located at the intersection of Zacatecas Street and Arkansas Avenue, 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. (District I)
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: Cm. Agredano
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Northgate
Plaza Subdivision, located at 5801 San Dario Avenue, 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. (District V)
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
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 875, Eastern Division, located at 1619 Lyon 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. (District IV)
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. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2004-O-108, by
authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar
Village, located at 120
W. Village Boulevard,
by expanding the bar to the adjoining suite; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval
of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District VI)
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
postpone indefinitely.
Moved: Cm. Garcia
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1,
Concord Hills, Phase XI, located at 5327 Hwy 359, from B-1 (Limited
Commercial 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. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Jeffrey Puig, representing the applicant, spoke
in favor of the proposed zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and
introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Belmares
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 1, Cheyenne Subdivision, located at Cheyenne Drive and Dorel Drive, from R-1MH
(Single-Family Manufactured Housing 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. (District II)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Jeffrey Puig, representing the applicant,
spoke in favor of the proposed zone change.
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
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the
City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for oil
and/or gas extraction on 4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located at Link Ranch #6; providing for publication and
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval
of the proposed Special Use Permit. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Rendon
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Adolfo Campero,
representing United Resources, spoke in favor of the proposed zone
change.
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
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending City of Laredo’s Subdivision
Ordinance, Appendix B of the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter IV, Section 4-2: Enforcement, by allowing a permit to be
issued on unplatted City owned properties for which a public purpose is
intended; 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. Garcia
Second: Cm. Galo
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: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to accept
$1,000.00 in contributions and amending the
City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Annual Budget
by appropriating revenues of $1,000.00 in the form of a corporate
contribution from the International Bank of Commerce for the 2005 Laredo
International Sister Cities Festival; and
appropriating expenditures in the amount of $1,000.00 for CVB Marketing
Division expenses.
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. Belmares
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 –
2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues
and expenditures in the amount of $87,800.00 from the South Texas Development
Council for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project
(HOPWA) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
February 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
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: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 –
2005 Budget for the Utilities Department for
Full-time Equivalent (FTE) positions by deleting 12 FTE positions under the
Managed Employees’ Divisions and creating 159 FTE positions as indicated in
the Revised FTE Listing incorporated herein; and waiving the five work day
advertising requirement of 2-87.7(8) of the Code of Ordinances, for these
positions only, in furtherance of terms agreed to in Section 7 of the Mutual
Dissolution Agreement between the City and United Water, dated March 17,
2005. Funding for these positions is available through an operating budget
transfer from the Waterworks and Wastewater Compliance Divisions.
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. Agredano
Second: Cm. Garcia
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease with Paul Young Properties, Ltd., for
approximately 3.632 acres of land located
north of the Airport Passenger Terminal at
the Laredo International Airport. Lease term shall be
for two (2) years commencing on May 1, 2005 and ending on April 30, 2007, and may be extended
for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending on April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2009. Monthly rent shall
be $5,000.00 and will be adjusted during the primary and extension terms of
this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an
effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
17. Authorizing the City Manager to convey
two easements (one measuring 311 square
feet, the other measuring 276 square feet)
more or less, as utility easement and right-of-way for underground utility
services, for the installation of certain underground facilities to serve the
building structures in the Bridge of the Americas Project. Said 311 sq. ft.
tract being situated within Block 22 WD, and 276 sq. ft. tract being situated
in Block M, W.D.; and more particularly described by metes and bounds on
attached Exhibit “A” and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Amending Chapter 19, Article IV. Bicycles
and Play Vehicles, of the City of Laredo
Code of Ordinances by adding Division 3. Play
Vehicles; by adding Section 19-125 Definitions; Section 19-126 Prohibition
regarding motor assisted scooter; Section 19-127 Prohibition of play vehicle
use; Section 19-128 Helmets required; Section 19-129 Seizure for violation;
and providing for publication; providing for severability and an effective
date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
19. Designating as a one-way westbound, that
section of Grant
Street,
Block 1100, between
Flores Avenue on the east and Convent Avenue on the west,
providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way
traffic in the west direction and providing for publication and effective
date. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the Final Reading of
Ordinance # 2005-O-052; # 2005-O-053; # 2005-O-054; # 2005-O-055; #
2005-O-056; # 2005-O-057; # 2005-O-058; # 2005-O-059; # 2005-O-60; and #
2005-O-061.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
20. 2005-O-052 Amending Ordinance No.
2002-O-144 authorizing the City of Laredo
Health Department to revise the current
laboratory analysis services to provide care for the uninsured and others who
lack access to health care in Laredo and Webb County, and amending the City
of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating additional funds in
the amount of $31,680.00 through the end of the fiscal year. The Department
recommends that a fee of $20.00 plus cost of laboratory tests performed be
charged to these clients.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-052.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-053 Amending Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15-6 of the Code of
Ordinances
for the City of Laredo by authorizing the
City of Laredo
Health
Department to include additional dental
services provided to both children and their families in the City of Laredo
and Webb County, and amend the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by
appropriating additional funds in the amount of $29,280.00. The services
provided and the amount assessed will be based on an adjusted fee scale. A
dental clinic user fee of $25.00 will be charged to all adults for the
initial oral examination, and any needed dental services will be based on a
fee schedule that has been developed.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-053.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-054 Amending Chapter 15, Article I, Sections 15–9 and 15–12 of the
Code of
Ordinances for the City of Laredo by
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005
Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$3,000.00, and to approve the action by the City of Laredo Health Department
to provide additional nursing services to address the needs of the uninsured
and those without access to health care. The cost of the nurse care will be
$20.00 per visit and will be for persons without health care access and/or
without health insurance.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-054.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-055 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Lessor’s Consent to an
assignment of the lease agreement approved
by Ordinance No. 90-O-67
dated April 16, 1990 between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and
Daniel
Radiator Corporation, as Lessee, for a
tract of land constituting
approximately 184,842.80 square feet
located at the Laredo International
Airport, to Laredo Town Center, L.P., or its Nominee, which is allowed
pursuant to the original lease terms. All
other terms and conditions
remain the same and in effect; providing
for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-055.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-056 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease
agreement for approximately 16,291.44
square feet of land located at 1719
E. Hillside Street at the Laredo International Airport between the City of
Laredo, as Lessor, and Miguel A. Rojas, as Lessee.
Original lease
agreement was approved by Ordinance No.
95-O-177 dated August 7,
1995, and was amended by Ordinance No.
98-O-284 dated November 2,
1998. Proposed amendment will modify
Section 6.04 titled “Lessee’s
Right to Encumber” in order to allow
Lessee to encumber the lease until
August 2015. All other terms and
conditions remain the same and in
effect; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-056.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-057 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract by and on
behalf of
the City of Laredo, Zone Grantee of
Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Operations Agreement with Tanjore Corporation, Ltd., Zone Site Operator, to
activate approximately 10,000 square feet of warehouse space located at
Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94, Site 3, effective upon execution and ending on
October 31, 2009. Providing activation, administration and transaction fees be
paid to the City and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-057.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-058 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to
effectively convey fee simple title to the
“Surface Only” at its adjusted
market value of $26,235.00, for certain
property described as a 15,432.35
sq. ft., tract of land, more or less, out
of that former section of Garfield
Street between Bartlett and Jarvis Avenues,
to the Diocese of Laredo;
provided that the City of Laredo retains the entire
tract as a utility
easement, said tract being situated in the
Eastern Division, City of Laredo,
Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit
“A”;
and hereby approving the submitted
Improvement Plan as described on
Exhibit “B” , and which is in compliance
with Section 10 of the Street
Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, as approved
per Resolution No. 97-R-
140; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-058.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-059 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
to
effectively convey to Arechiga Properties,
Inc., fee simple title to the
“Surface Only” at its market value of
$14,310.00, for certain property
described as being the East 30 feet of Lot 2, Block 899, Western
Division
of the City of Laredo, Texas, as per the R.L.
Muller Replat of said block,
being a tract of land out of said Lot 2, in the Northeast
corner thereof,
fronting East 47.7 feet of Santa Ursula Avenue, and running West the
width of said Lot 2 a distance of 30
feet in depth; being generally
described on attached Exhibit ‘A’; and
providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-059.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-060 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Laredo Town
Center, L.P., a Texas Limited
Partnership, as Lessee, for an approximate 88.6913-acre tract of land,
including improvements located thereon, located on the eastside of Bob
Bullock Loop fronting the Airport Passenger Terminal at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years
commencing on the first day of the month immediately following the execution
of this lease agreement as authorized by the City Council of the City of
Laredo. Providing for base and percentage rentals and rent adjustments;
providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-060.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-061 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax
Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds,
Series 2005, in the principal
amount of $34,520,000.00 to finance a
Sports Venue Project for related
infrastructure improvements to the
multipurpose entertainment arena, for
acquisition and construction of additional
parking and refunding of the
City’s Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue
Bonds, Series 2001; and
ordaining other matters relating to the
subject including authorizing a
bond purchase agreement, escrow agreement
and official statement, and
providing for the security of the bonds
and the pledging of a sales tax and
authorizing amendment to City’s Budget to
appropriate such proceeds for
purposes authorized herein.
Larry Jordan, with Estrada-Hinojosa
& Company, reported that there were
three underwriting firms that are
looking to sell the City’s bonds. He
provided an explanation to City
Council about the interest rates for the
sale of bonds and the upgraded bond
rating issued to the City of Laredo.
The underlying credit rating for the
bonds is as follows: Moody’s rating is
A3; Standard & Poor’s rating is
A-; and Fitch’s rating is A.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-061
with correction of the amount to reflect $33,550,000.00 as amended.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
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