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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-010 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 May 16, 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 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 April 18, 2005 and May 2, 2005.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano was not present. He arrived at 5:45 p.m.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None. Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Diana Garcia, 2004 -2005 Chair, and Lynne Nava, Committee Member from 2002-2005, for their service and dedication to the Laredo Commission for Women.
Mayor and City Council presented Diana Garcia and Lynne Nava with a certificate of recognition and a bouquet of roses for their service and dedication to the Laredo Commission for Women.
b. Recognition of Gerardo “Jerry” Cantu, of Environmental Services Department, on his selection as April 2005 Employee of the Month.
Mayor and City Council presented Gerardo “Jerry” Cantu with a Certificate of Recognition on his selection of April 2005 Employee of the Month.
Riazul Mia, Environmental Services Director, stated that Jerry Cantu is a Nixon High School graduate and has been with the City of Laredo for fifteen (15) years. He noted that his passion for excellent work should be a role model for all City employees to follow.
c. Recognition of the Environmental Service Department Staff for winning first place in the education division from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at the 2005 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards in Austin, Texas.
Riazul Mia, Environmental Director, thanked the Mayor, City Council Members, City Manager, and the Deputy City Manager for their support. He noted that there were twenty four (24) recipients and the City of Laredo was awarded first place.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, said that the two other finalists for the 2005 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards were the Environmental Institute in Houston, and the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
d. Recognition by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores and City Council Members of Employees who retired from the City of Laredo with 20 or more years of service.
Ricardo A. Garcia 20 years Bridge Department Amelia N. Martinez 20 years Community Development Oscar Medina 22 years Engineering/Public Works Daniel Gonzalez 40 years Engineering/Public Works Roberto Reyna 26 years Fire Department Raul Garcia 32 years Fire Department Sylvia A Arellano 31 years Health Department Luis H. Izaguirre 21 years Health Department Rafael Velez 24 years Health Department Victor M Oliveros 36 years Health Department Raul Aguilar 30 years Parks & Recreation Juan M. Cantero 25 years Parks & Recreation Victor A. Uribe 20 years Planning & Zoning Antonio Martinez 26 years Planning & Zoning Santiago Guevara 22 years Police Department San Juana L. Rangel 25 years Police Department Juventino Rosales 29 years Public Works/Fleet Jesus Garza 33 years Solid Waste Department Herminio Reyes 32 years Solid Waste Department Luis Estevis 20 years Utilities Department
e. Recognition of Octavio Salinas Elementary School Girls Basketball Team for being City Champions for three consecutive years.
Mayor Flores and City Council presented Seven Flag Certificates to the following basketball players:
Emily Bernal Rainy Castaneda Josie Cortez Analy Gomez Kimberly Gonzalez Valerie Ibarra Lily Jaime Stephanie Lopez Angelica Ortega Adriana Orozco Volunteer Coach Freddy Martinez
Communiqués
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Library Department.
The Mayor read the following report:
Library Division
History
The Laredo Public Library, founded by the Woman’s City Club in 1900, partially fund, city department in 1916 (utilities and space); fully funded department in 1952 after citizen petitioned the City Council. It has provided continued excellent service to the citizens of Laredo and Webb County for over 100 years.
Facilities
The Library System has 52 employees, 13 holding Masters of Library Science degrees, working in three (3) facilities and a bookmobile.
The Main Library (1120 E. Calton Road) opened new facility in 1998 Santo Nino Branch Library (2200 Zacatecas) opened 1992 Bruni Plaza Branch Library (1120 San Bernardo Ave.) remodeled/opened 1999
The combined facilities have a total of 72,811 square feet housing a collection of materials with over 220,000 volumes. Materials include: 205,000 books, 10,000+ videos, CD’s, DVD’s books on tape, puppets, games, puzzles, and paperback books. The Libraries also subscribe to 470 newspapers and magazines and hundreds of online databases. In addition, the Main Library houses extensive reference collection and archives of historical photographs, maps, books, and manuscript collections.
Services
In FY2004 over 445,637 visitors checked out 480,622 volumes. 124,766 of those items checked out were by children. Since the new Main Library opened in 1998 almost 3,500,000 visitors have used or borrowed and estimated 4,000,000 items. The libraries also have 250 public access computers. Computer use has increased to an all-time record of over 158,108 patrons last year. That’s an average 13,176 per month. Reference questions answered have also seen a 20 percent increase from the previous reporting period. Librarians answered 120,316 questions.
The Library presented 1,793 programs in FY2004 which were well attended by 52,931 children and parents. In addition to three weekly story hours, special programs included: school visits and tours, storytellers, magicians and musicians, Summer Reading Program, national Children’s Book Week, National Library Week, Dia de los Ninos, Literacy Camps, Art Splashes, book fairs, Poetry contest, puppet shows, science fair workshops, year round, after-school arts & crafts, and computer classes. Another program is “School is Out. Now What?” where the children can enjoy special seasonal, learning activities and entertainment. A monthly calendar, as well as, the web site, www.laredolibrary.org, keep patrons informed of daily activities. In addition, the libraries host exhibits on a variety of interesting topics. Exhibits include: local nonprofit organizations, local artists, history & culture and of course recommended reading.
The Libraries also sponsor GED and ESL classes through Laredo Community College.
Certification & Grants
The Laredo Public Library is an accredited member of the Texas State Library/South Texas Library System. Accreditation is very important to Laredo because it preserves eligibility for grants, funding for books and programs, interlibrary loan (borrowing books from other member libraries), TexShare Program (State-wide Library Borrowing Card), access to library consultants and staff training. Since 1989 the public library has received almost $1,000,000.00 through the Texas State Library and/or South Texas Library System for building projects, computers, books, and other forms of media and technology upgrades. This fiscal year the libraries will receive new computers through grants from the Texas State Library Loan Star Program (15,130.00) and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – Staying Connected Grants (estimated value - $30,000 16 new computers)
Memberships
Keeping abreast of library trends and innovations in information delivery is essential to good customer service. Therefore library staff is very active in professional library associations to promote networking and collaborations. The library staff has membership and/or holds office in the following organizations:
Texas Library Association Public Library Association American Library Association Reforma (National & San Antonio Chapter) Hispanic Librarians Association Texas city Manager’s Association Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association – TML Texas Nonprofit Management Assistance Network
Nonprofit Management & Volunteer Center Division
The Nonprofit Management & Volunteer Center, which is a three-person division of the Laredo Public Library serves as a resource for local non profit agencies by providing professional development workshops and reference tools to aid nonprofit agencies. The Center is a Collaborative Collection Library partnering with the Foundation Center from New York, N. Y. The Center is also a member of the Texas Nonprofit Management Assistance Network and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. The Center maintains 41 Third Party Funding contracts for the City of Laredo.
The Center also acts a placement agency for volunteers and community service workers. In the past year the Center has placed 2,709 individuals throughout varies city departments and local agencies. These individuals worked a total of 160,873 hours, which comes to a total cost savings of $1,203,330.00.
The end
Cm. Garcia congratulated the International Bank of Commerce for being named the top bank in Texas with $9.917 Billion dollars in assets. He noted that IBC does a work in the community and surrounding areas. He also congratulated the ex-Mayor Pro Tempore Eliseo Valdez, Jr., for being named President of the Laredo Builders Association. Finally, he announced that he is very proud of the Alexander High School Bulldogs for winning the area title in baseball.
Cm. Galo echoed Cm. Garcia by congratulating the International Bank of Commerce. He thanked the Laredo Fire Department and the Laredo Sheriff’s Department for their quick response to a 911 call from a local ranch. He said that he was very impressed with the professionalism that both departments exhibited during the response. He added that our citizens can be very proud and feel safe knowing that we have professionals on call to assist us during crisis.
Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya announced that he had attended the Health and Benefits Committee, the Water Issues Committee, and the Transit Committee. He also congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for an outstanding job they are doing at the Zacate Creek Linear Park.
Cm. Rendon congratulated his appointee, Frances G. Wawroski for being selected as the chairperson for the Laredo Women’s Commission. He also congratulated Riazul Mia and his staff for garnishing 1st Place which was received on behalf of the City of Laredo from the TECQ. He thanked everyone who assisted in a fund raiser that was held for the District V Scholarship Fund.
Cm. Belmares congratulated the 250th Commission for doing a wonderful job organizing a luncheon for the descendents of Don Tomas Sanchez and families. He encouraged the community to visit some of the events that are being held throughout the year to celebrate the 250th. He thanked Cm. Agredano, Cm. Garcia, Ricardo De Anda and several others who participated in the scholarship fund for United Independent School District. Finally, he thanked Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, for distributing the Summer Programs to the public early. He encouraged the citizens to participate in the summer programs that are provided for children and adults.
Cm. Valdez announced that on May 16th the City of Laredo had a proclamation proclaiming National Police Week. He acknowledged the importance of law enforcement in our community and assured them that they have Council’s support.
Cm. Ramirez thanked Judge Bruni and the Commissioner’s Court in granting the City of Laredo permission to survey the land for the water park. The survey is complete so he is going to go back to Commissioner’s Court to get the approval of the land.
Cm. Agredano thanked all the citizens that donated nonperishable food to the annual post office food drive where they were able to collect over 10,000 pounds of food. He advised that all the food is distributed in Laredo to needy families.
Mayor Flores mentioned the proclamation for National Police Week. She thanked the Chief of Police for organizing the memorial service for police officers that have lost their lives serving the community. She thanked the Chief for his speech and congratulated him on his leadership skills. She also thanked everyone that attended the Blue Mass. She asked the community to take the time to thank the police officers for serving their community.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Council Member Jose A. Valdez Jr. of Rebecca C. Sepulveda to the Historic District / Landmark Board.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 b. Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of Nelda Juarez to the Laredo Commission for Women.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. 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 authorizing a Special Use Permit for mini storage/warehousing, on 1.73 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at Ranchway Drive and McPherson Road; 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: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and postpone.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Juan Morales Plat, located at 11102 Mines Road, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Valdez
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the Tex Mex Right-of-Way of Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 8, Block 4, Western Division, located at 1309 and 1311 Iturbide Street; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Roberto Gonzalez, stated that Mr. Gonzalez spent a lot of money remodeling his building; however, users for the building has not materialized until recently when an offer was made to him by a person that is interested in opening the building for amusement devises.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for inventory storage on Lots 1 and 3, Block 992, Western Division, located at 3902 Main Avenue; 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Valdez
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 53.65 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 1450 Concord Hills Boulevard, 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 110, Western Division, located at 502 Matamoros Street, 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.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Rosario Garza, owner, requested approval for a used car lot.
Butch Haynes stated that he is not in favor of a zone change for a used car lot. He said the lot measures 55’ x 110 and there is not enough space to have a properly displayed car lot.
Mildred Reyna spoke against the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny the zone change request.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance to authorize the City Manager to accept $18,000.00 in contributions and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004–2005 CVB Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,000.00 to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund.
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. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
9. Amending City of Laredo Code of Ordinance, Chapter 23 Parks and Recreation, by adding Section 23.8, prohibiting child sex offenders from entering any city park and from loitering on a public way within 300 feet of a city park; and defining Child Safety Zone, City Park, Child Sex Offender, Loiter and Public Way; providing for enforcement procedures and penalties; and providing for severability and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Robert W. McMahon for the “Surface Only” at its market value of $2,400.00 for certain property described as a tract of land containing 900 square feet or 0.02066 of an acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 25, Abstract 50, Webb County, Texas, being generally described on attached Exhibit; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. 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.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of ordinance # 2005-O-093, # 2005-O-094, # 2005-O-095, # 2005-O-096, # 2005-O-097, # 2005-O-098, # 2005-O-099, # 2005-O-100, # 2005-O-101, # 2005-O-102, # 2005-O-103, # 2005-O-104, # 2005-O-105, # 2005-O-106, # 2005-O-107, # 2005-O-108, # 2005-O-109, # 2005-O-110, # 2005-O-111, # 2005-O-112, # 2005-O-113, # 2005-O-114, # 2005-O-115, # 2005-O-116 and # 2005-O-117.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. 2005-O-093 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-093.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-094 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-094.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-095 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-095.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-096 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-096.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-097 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-097.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-098 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-098.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0: 2005-O-099 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-099.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-100 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-100.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-101 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-101.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-102 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-102.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-103 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-103.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-104 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-104.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-105 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-105.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-106 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-106.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-107 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-107.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-108 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-108.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-109 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 adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-109.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-110 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-110.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-111 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 Lea |