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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-09 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 May 2, 2005 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth 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
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of March 29, 2005, April 4, 2005 and April 22, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a. Presentation by Fernando J. Guerra regarding the Eagle Scout Project to benefit American soldiers in Iraq.
Fernando J. Guerra, local Eagle Scout candidate, reported that when his father went to Desert Storm he had fond memories of those moments when he was able to speak to his father over the phone. He would like to extend this privilege to those families who have loved ones serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. He will be setting up a booth at Mall del Norte on Saturday, May 7th, to collect phone cards for the soldiers. He mentioned that his troop will also be collecting phone cards at Target, Wal-Mart as well as the college and the university. He expressed his appreciation to the American Red Cross and the Republican Women Club for sponsoring this project.
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Airport Construction Budget to recognize additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program being Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-44-05 in the amount of $4,271,932.00 to rehabilitate a portion of Runway 17R and to improve runway safety area at the Laredo International Airport and appropriating said grant revenue and local match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. This grant in the amount of $4,271,932.00 was augmented by the amount of $1,271,932.00 from the original grant announcement of $3,000,000.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 2/3 of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1738, 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.
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. Rendon Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.64 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Country Club Dr., from R-2 (Multi-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. Garcia 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
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1 and the west ½ of Lot 2, Block 993, Eastern Division, located at 1801 Market St., from R-O (Residential/Office 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. 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. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 1016, Eastern Division, located at 2820 S. Hwy 83, 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 12.85 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located west of Bob Bullock Loop, 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block 5, Colonia Los Obispos Subdivision, Unit V, located at the intersection of Sierra Vista Boulevard and South Lucy Street, 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 denial of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of Jose Perez, Jr., stated that the property is on Sierra Vista Boulevard and it is an entire block of land. He pointed out that there is a police station immediately to the west of the property. There is also a daycare center as well as a church in the area. He added that in terms of the residential subdivision there are plenty of other neighborhood services, therefore, they are asking for a B-1 zoning designation.
Motion to close the public hearing, override the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation, and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 629, Eastern Division, located at 1102 Chihuahua Street, from R-O (Residential/Office 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, spoke on behalf of the property owners, and pointed out that to the east of this location is the H.E. B. between Chihuahua St. and Guadalupe St. The property is presently zoned R-O and has been for many years. He explained that the B-1 is a neighborhood type of zoning and requesting a B-1 designation is not out of character with existing uses on these streets. He added that the property in question has plenty of area for land development and adequate parking.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 48.18 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Lakeside Subdivision, Phase 11 and 12 , from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single-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. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 26.28 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of University Boulevard and 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 13.03 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located north of Summerwind Subdivision, Unit I, 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. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget for Parking Meter Fund and 2002 Certificate of Obligation Fund by $408,781.00 and $1,091,219.00 respectively to appropriate proceeds from sale of land of Lots 1,2,3 and 4 on Block 276A Western Division located on the south side of the 1500 Block of Zaragoza Street.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 33, Article VII entitled Stormwater Fees to include a new section, 33-445, as well as amending the stormwater rates for residential and multifamily customers and the rate for additional meters for commercial customers; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Cm. Belmares inquired whether staff could provide some clarification under the new definition for a multi-family commercial stormwater customer and what is written in the ordinance for a water meter. He stated that in this particular ordinance, the commercial stormwater customer is other than the residential multi-family whereas in the water meter ordinance the commercial includes multi-family. He recommended that the ordinance should explain how the City is going to be billing everybody as multi-family for individual units under the new definition of multi-family.
Riazul Mia, Environmental Services Director, stated that Solid Waste and Environmental Services have looked at the same definition and they are looking to amend that ordinance and they will be adopting the same language.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the additional amount of $35,000.00 for a total amount of $175,000.00 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of the two continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department, by extending the grant period which ends August 31, 2005, an additional six months. The term period would be September 1, 2003 through February 28, 2006; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
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. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by reducing the amount by $10,138.00 to reflect the actual award of $318,929.00 from the South Texas Development Council for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Services Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $20,000.00 donation from the Del Mar Little League and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Improvement Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $20,000.00 in the form of a donation for the purchase and installation of lights at the Community Senior League Field located at 400 St. James.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of the seat belt law and authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget in the amount of $10,112.00. This grant is for overtime salaries and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation. Fringe benefits totaling $2,112.00 will be paid by the City of Laredo.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Laredo’s Foot Care Center for approximately 5,600 square feet constituting Building No. 1054 located at 4812 North Bartlett Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for ten (10) years commencing on June 1, 2005 and ending on May 31, 2015, and may be extended for two (2) terms of five (5) years each ending on May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2025. Monthly rent shall be $4,200.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by fair market rent appraisal on the 10th anniversary; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to El Portal Center, LLC., for the “Surface Only”, at its market value of $100,000.00 for certain property described as being a 6,666 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of Davis Avenue between Zaragoza and Water Streets, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas being generally described on the attached Exhibit; and providing for an effective date.
Cm. Galo stated that the City should not be selling any of these properties especially if the City just bought them and suggested preparing a long-term lease instead.
Cm. Valdez made a comparison of the square footage price on the other property under Item No. 12 and the breakdown shows a price of $15.00 per square foot.
Cm. Ramirez stated that he does not agree with the selling price on the property.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Lease No. DTFA07-95-L-01050 between the United States of America, represented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the City of Laredo and thereby merging FAA Lease No. DTFA07-95-L-01115 which ends on September 30, 2005, providing necessary land areas for Runway 17R Localizer (LOC) at the Laredo International Airport. FAA seeks to merge existing Lease No. DTFA07-95-L-01050 which ends on September 30, 2009, providing the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway indicator lights (MALSR) Runway 17R. Therefore, the parties hereto mutually desire to incorporate Lease No. DTFA07-95-L-01115 into Lease No. DTFA07-95-L-01050 for efficiency in the administration of FAA leases. There is no rental cost since FAA maintains and operates these facilities; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplemental Lease Agreement (SLA) Number 1 to Lease No. GS-07B-15259 approved by Ordinance No. 2002-O-325 dated December 16, 2002, with the General Services Administration for approximately 1,313 square feet constituting office space occupied by the Transportation Security Administration located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Said Supplemental Lease Agreement extends the lease term three (3) years until November 17, 2007, and revises the monthly rent amount to $3,166.67. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and L.A. Ventures, Inc., as Lessee, for approximately 3.64 acres of land known as Tract 9, Lot 1, Block 1, located at the Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on June 1, 2005 and ending on May 31, 2045. The initial monthly rent is $3,508.00 and will be adjusted annually based on the changes in the Consumer Price Index and adjusted by fair market rent appraisal on 10th, 20th, and 30th anniversaries; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 23. Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15-Health and Sanitation, Article III-Cleanliness and Sanitation of Premises, specifically amending: Section 15-37 by adding definitions; Section 15-41 providing for Penalty; Section 15-42 providing for issuance of a Notice of Violation; Section 15-43 outlining process for Service of Notice of Violation; Section 15-45 providing for Assessment of Expenses of Clean-up; Section 15-46 detailing procedures for a Lien for the Costs of Clean-up; providing for publication and for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 24. Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14-Garbage, Trash and Refuse, Article IV- Junked Vehicles by providing in Section 14-24 that Junked Vehicles are Nuisances; Section 14-25 amending the Penalty for Maintaining a Nuisance; Section 14-26, providing for Notice to Abate Nuisance; Section 14-27 providing for Hearing on Abatement of Nuisance; Section 14-28 providing for Disposal of Junked Vehicles; and Section 14-29 providing for Exceptions; providing for publication and for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
25. Authorizing an amendment of the lease dated May 18, 2004, as authorized by Ordinance No. 2004-O-039, with Morgan Stern Realty Holdings, LLC, Cathy Associates LLC, and Mary Associates, LLC, which amendment:
1. Approves of transfer of lease to El Portal Center, LLC; 2. Adds 31,764 square feet to the leased area (tract 6); and 3. Adds monthly rental for tract 6 of $794.00; Said lease amendment being Exhibit A of this Ordinance; and providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 26. Opening as a public street and easement that section of Cherry Hill Drive between Sandman and East Calton Road situated in the Laredo Airport Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and rescinding Ordinance No. 2004-O-262 dated October 25, 2004, which closed the same as a public easement; and providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the Final Readings of Ordinances # 2005-O-087, # 2005-O-088, # 2005-O-089, # 2005-O-090, 3 2005-O-091, and # 2005-O-092.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 27. 2005-O-087 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2005 Bridge System Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $453,820.00 through a transfer from a balance of the Infrastructure Fund.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-087.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-088 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation “Staying Connected Grant” in the amount of $20,843.00 for 16 computers and software for the Laredo Public Library and its branches. This grant requires a one third match, which will be funded from General Fund in the amount of $10,421.00. The total cost of the computers is $31,264.00. The City Manager is authorized to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by reducing the Annual Budget in the amount of $7,236.00 and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-088.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-089 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17 Library, Article I, in general, Section 17-5 “Fines and Fees for Library Services” allowing for the addition of new fees associated with new and expanded services, the deletion of fees for services no longer offered, and the updating of policies and procedures associated with these services at Laredo Public Library and its branches, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-089.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-090 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Civic Center Budget, by appropriating an opening balance in the amount of $62,999.00 to the building improvements line item for continuing Civic Center improvement projects.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-090.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-091 Establishing a 15% penalty on the 2004 delinquent tax accounts as of July 1, 2005 to defray costs of collection pursuant to section 33.07 (a) of the Texas State Property Tax Code; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-091.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-092 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Mr. Pablo David Morales for the sale of the “Surface Only” of a tract of land containing 12,894.06 sq. ft. (0.2960 of an acre), more or less, comprised of the northwest 212.01 sq. ft. of Lot 7, the west 5,737.55 sq. ft. of Lot 9, and all of Lot 10, Block 994, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as described on t the attached exhibit, said property is being sold to the sole bidder as awarded by City Council pursuant to its public sale; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-092.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS
28. 2005-R-041 Accepting the donation of an easement for water and sewer utilities from Jose Pedro Sanchez and Minerva R. Sanchez, for the D-5 Acres Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. This being a strip of land 15 feet in width, containing 3,218.21 square feet or 0.074 of an acre, more or less, over and across a portion of Tract 7 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision, and being situated in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-041.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 29. 2005-R-042 Authorizing the use of surplus proceeds from the City of Laredo –Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO) Series 2003 in the total amount of $22,000.00 for the purchase, installation and maintenance of video surveillance system cameras at City Hall.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-042.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. 2005-R-043 Authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application for funding needed for a Fire Rescue Squad Apparatus for the City of Laredo Fire Department. The need for a dedicated Fire Rescue Apparatus is necessary for specialized rescue and fire safety in our community.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-043.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 31. 2005-R-048 Ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laredo, Texas, the City of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, the State of Tamaulipas, and Union Pacific Railroad declaring the intent of all parties to work together and to take the necessary steps to facilitate and expedite the long-term plan to construct a new international railroad crossing at a point approximately three kilometers south of the World Trade Bridge.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-048.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. MOTIONS
32. Consideration to amend contract number FY04-042, awarded to the low bidder, County Wide Security, Laredo, Texas, for providing airport security guards at the Laredo International Airport Terminal. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 33. Authorizing that the regularly scheduled City Council meeting set for June 20, 2005 be rescheduled to June 27, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 34. Authorizing an amendment to the professional services contract with Miller & Van Eaton, PLLC, Washington, DC by increasing the amount of reimbursable related expenditures to include $26,264.77 incurred by the consultant as part of the 2005 Annual Laredo Delegation Trip to Washington and Reception. Funding is available through private sector donations in support of this trip.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 35. Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with Central Power and Light Company as to the rates and charges for light, heat, power and other purposes to residential and commercial customers as authorized by Ordinance, until December 1, 2005 or until such time as a new franchise agreement becomes effective, whichever occurs sooner.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 36. Consideration to award contract number FY05-064, to the low bidders, Cintas Corporation #496, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $47,323.91 and Al & Rob Sales, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $9,739.05 for the purchase of uniforms for the Solid Waste, Bridge, Parking Enforcement and Animal Control personnel. Funding is available in each respective department’s fund.
Motion to approve. |