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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-24 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS1110 HOUSTON STREETLAREDO, TEXAS 78040 December 19, 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, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon, Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Jaime Flores, City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of October 3, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Cm. Agrerdano Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of six local area students who competed at the National Hispanic Institute Texas National Leadership Conference Expo at the University of Texas at Austin Law School in October 2005.
Dr. Hector Gonzalez, Health Director, stated that Christmas is the season to reflect and invest in our youth because they are tomorrow’s answer. As our world changes to a highly technological world we need to make sure Laredo students are prepared to meet tomorrow’s future. He added that he has been working with an organization called the National Hispanic Institute who works with children from all over the nation. He said that they following students participated in a grueling, competitive competition. He introduced the following students:
1. Cassandra Guarneros, St. Augustine, placed second place in Oratory at Nationals. 2. Sara De La Garza, St. Augustine 3. Joaquin Francisco Oronoz, United High School 4. Adrian Morua, Martin High School 5. Guillermo Alarcon, St. Augustine 6. Jessica Castellanos, Nixon 7. Hannah Sommerville, United High School 8. Gilberto Villarreal, United High School 9. Raul Leonel Garza, United South High School
The Mayor and City Council presented each student with a Seven Flags Certificate for competing at the National Hispanic Institute Texas National Leadership Conference Expo.
Communiqués
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department.
The Environmental Services Department was created in 2001 to better serve the environmental needs of the city. Its mission is to provide a better quality of life by promoting a healthy, safer environment through community involvement and education as well as to protect the natural resources from environmental degradation for the citizens of Laredo by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws.
One of the main functions of the department is to administer the City of Laredo’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater program. The NPDES is a federally mandated program that regulates point source discharges into the waters of the United States. Under the storm water component of the permit program, the federal government requires municipal storm sewer systems serving a population of 100,000 or more to have a storm water NPDES permit.
Under this permit, the City of Laredo is required to develop and administer various programs designed to prevent stormwater pollution. These programs include enforcement of illegal dumping and discharges, hazardous waste collections, stormwater management of construction and industrial activities, as well as sampling and monitoring storm-water runoff. In addition to these functions, Environmental Services has expanded its programs to include electronic waste recycling, infrastructure inventory with GIS and GPS, hazardous materials permitting, greenspace preservation, and an award-winning environmental elementary education program, to name a few. In the eight years since the issuance of our stormwater permit, the City of Laredo has never been issued an administrative order for non-compliance with the NPDES stormwater program.
The department has a keen interest in educating the community on how to keep Laredo’s natural environment in pristine condition, took the initiative in late 2004 to create Keep Laredo Beautiful. Keep Laredo Beautiful (KLB) a nonprofit grassroots based organization in comprised of community volunteers focused on litter prevention, beautification and minimization of solid waste. Community involvement and education are cornerstones of this environmentally focused group.
Currently, the Environmental Services department has 20 employees and an annual operating budget of $2.6 million, which is funded through a user fee know as the storm water fee. An additional $7.5 million through bonds are available for land acquisition and drainage improvements that will aid in preventing flooding throughout Laredo.
Some of the department’s accomplishments include:
· Receiving the 2005 Texas Environmental Excellence award in Education from the State of Texas. · Visiting more than 40 elementary schools, and 14,000 children, promoting the high energy, interactive environmental elementary education program · Implementing a new environmental education program especially developed for pre-school children, that will incorporate all pre-schools in Laredo, as well as in disposing of over 323,970 pounds of hazardous waste through its Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection program and enforcement actions, as well as collecting over 314,800 pounds of household hazardous waste and over 200,000 pounds of electronic waste. · Issuing more than 570 hazardous materials permits. · Since 2001, aggressively seeking grants funding from various state and federal agencies, the department has been awarded more than $463,000 · Conducting more than 1,900 inspections on warehouses that handle hazardous materials. · Currently implementing the Commercial Litter Prevention ordinance, which requires all commercial establishments to install trash receptacles, as well as anti-littering signage. · Completing an impressive vegetation restoration of lower Chacon Creek to more native environment
In addition, the Environmental Services Department has implemented an extensive rainfall monitoring system that will aid citizens during times of heavy rainfall. The department has also completed a comprehensive study of the downtown storm and sanitary systems, which will finally allow the City of Laredo to correct the odor problems that have plagued downtown.
Lush, green, healthy, vibrant trees, blue, sparkling water and clean, fresh air – this is what the Environmental Services department is working hard to ensure for the citizens of Laredo: a beautiful Laredo Environment.
Cm. Agredano mentioned this year would be his last year as serving as City Council Member District I and wished all the residents in Laredo and Webb County a Merry Christmas. He also extended a Merry Christmas to the men and women and their families who are serving in the armed forces. Finally, he wished the Mayor and Council Members and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Cm. Garcia wished the residents of District II a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He also wished well for City employees who have worked hard to provide stellar service to all the residents in City. He thanked all the organizations including: City Council, County Commissioners, and the Police Department for initiating different fundraisers for families that are less fortunate. He advised the residents and businesses along Hwy. 59 that the road construction will be complete by March.
Cm. Galo wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He also wished City staff, uniformed employees, and soldiers that serve the community a safe holiday season. He reminded everyone to take a few moments of their time and plan their days ahead to avoid rushing around that might cause an accident. He asked the Christians to remember what Christmas season means.
Cm. Amaya said that the District IV toy giveaway is scheduled for Wednesday and he thanked all the businesses and individuals that donated over 240 toys for children that are less fortunate. He specifically mentioned Nelda Diaz from Wal-Mart Shopping Center and Amanda’s Novelties. Finally, he wished everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Cm. Rendon thanked city staff for their support throughout the previous year. He also stated that he was very apprerciative for the Council Members for working together to provide a better quality of life for the citizens of Laredo. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Cm. Belmares wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He asked the community to try to avoid accidents and traffic frustration by planning ahead and leaving earlier to get to various events. He thanked all the participants of the annual Holiday Bowl. He mentioned that the event rose over $1,500 and two bins of toys for children that are less fortunate. He said the game between officials and media was a lot of fun. He thanked City staff for such a great year. Finally, he said that his family is the greatest gift that a man could have. He is truly blessed for having such wonderful family that is very supportive. He mentioned that he is truly blessed to have such a wonderful wife to stand beside him.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez thanked City staff for working very hard throughout the year which makes his job as a Council Member a little easier. He said that City staff does a tremendous job. He also thanked his wife and family for supporting him throughout the year. He wished everyone in the community a happy and safe holiday.
Cm. Ramirez thanked everyone for such a wonderful year. He said that he hopes that everyone in the community has a safe and merry Christmas and New Year. He also thanked everyone in District VIII for supporting him. He asked everyone to pray for the families that have someone that is missing. He prayed for their homecoming.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, thanked the Mayor, City Council, and staff for all of their support in the past year. He mentioned that the Christmas season gives individuals an opportunity to be thankful for their blessings. It gives everyone a chance to help families that are less fortunate. He mentioned an elementary school gift exchange where a young child was presented a gift from a City of Laredo employee. He said all the children opened their gifts with great anticipation except for one little boy. When they asked him why he was not opening his gift the young child noted that it was the only gift that he would receive during the holiday season.
Mayor Flores commented that everyone should open their hearts and give to families that are less fortunate. She thanked the new Assistant City Managers for accepting their positions. She continued to thank City staff for all of their work throughout the year and asked them to stand and be recognized. City Government is the closest government to the people. She congratulated the Council Members for doing such an outstanding job representing their districts. She wished everyone a happy, holy, holiday season and a new year. She said that everyone has a lot to be thankful for. She went on to say that it has been a difficult year for our country, state, and city. She mentioned that we have been fighting the war on terrorist, drugs, and freedom. She said that Americans never let up and they focus on the good. She thanked the Laredo Police Department for keeping our City safe. She also thanked the Fire Chief for keeping Laredo safe. She especially thanked her husband for giving her his unsolicited political advice. He said that has always been a resident of Laredo and he loves Laredo. She mentioned that they had moments where they have struggled but they have had the love and support of their families. Finally, she noted how thankful she is to be blessed with a beautiful loving grandson. She said that she agrees with the saying that “you have not loved until you have had a grandchild.” She noted that being a grandmother is a wonderful feeling.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East 2/3 of Lot 4, Block 494, Eastern Division, located at 319 East Taylor Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46 feet of Lot 1, Block 214, Western Division, located at 1202 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing the applicant, advised that the surrounding properties are zoned R-3. He asked City Council to concur with staff and approve the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
3. 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 along the north line of proposed Soria Drive; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
4. 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 40 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10.68 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Shiloh Drive and east of Springfield Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning .55 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the northwest corner of F.M. 1472 and Big Bend Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Tempore Valdez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning .55 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the northwest corner of F.M. 1472 and Big Bend Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing deny a B-4 and approve a B-3.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 30.45 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Los Pinos Drive and east of Loma Vista Drive, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm.. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning .51 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the northwest corner of Loop 20 and the Texas Mexican Railroad Right-of-Way, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a beauty, grooming or tailor shop on Lot 5, Block 823, Eastern Division, located at 1420 N. Meadow Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Keith Selman, City Planner, advised Council of the notices that were received from the surrounding property owners.
Carmen Beltran, owner, asked Council to approve of the zone change for a beauty salon. She added that the business would not increase the vehicular traffic in the area.
Jessica Sauceda, a surrounding property owner, advised that the neighborhood is unique and placing a business would increase vehicular traffic and reduce the quality of life in her neighborhood. She asked Council to deny the zone change.
Sandra Sauceda, a surrounding property owner, stated that she had three letters from the same neighborhood registering their opposition to the zone change. She too asked Council to deny the zone change.
Cynthia Garcia spoke in favor of granting Ms. Beltran a beauty salon.
Sylvia Garza, a friend of the applicant, stated that she was in favor.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 7 Against: Abstain: 1 Cm. Ramirez
11. 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 829, Eastern Division, located at 1501 Musser 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 recommended denial of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Ms. Bustos, stated that the owner purchased the property one year ago from Mercy Hospital. The structure was used as an office for Dr. Francisco Leal for many years prior to the purchase. The area around the subject has many apartments with scattered commercial within the same immediate area. The B-1 is a commercial type of zoning but when she bought the property she didn’t realize that it single property residential. The owner did touch base with her neighbors and they did not express opposition to the zone change.
Mrs. Blanca Bustos, property owner, stated that she intends to allow her son and daughter-in-law to use the building for their medical business.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny B-1 and allow a R-O.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by drawing down $400,000.00 from the opening balance and appropriating said funds as capital discretionary expenditures equally between the eight council districts.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,500.00 in additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Public Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Ground Lease Agreement with Alamosa Properties, L.P., a Texas limited partnership for ground space at the McPherson Water Tower located at 8711 McPherson, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully described in Exhibit “A” of Lease Agreement, to construct on such premises an equipment building and 140’ self-supporting type tower (“Tower”), more fully described in Exhibit B of the lease agreement, for the purpose of providing cell services and for co-locations, if approved by Landlord, and related equipment for use in connection with its communications business. Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing January ____, 2006 and ending January _____, 2011 with four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. Annual base rent shall be $15,000.00 each year during the terms of the lease and will be increased by five (5%) on each anniversary of the commencement date, providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinance # 2005-O-319; # 2005-O-320, # 2005-O-321, # 2005-O-322, # 2005-O-323, # 2005-O-324, # 2005-O-325, # 2005-O-326, # 2005-O-327, # 2005-O-328, # 2005-O-329, # 2005-O-330, # 2005-O-331, # 2005-O-332, # 2005-O-333, # 2005-O-334, #2005-O-335, # 2005-O-336, # 2005-O-337, # 2005-O-338, # 2005-O-339, # 2005-O-340, # 2005-O-341, # 2005-O-342, and # 2005-O-343.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. 2005-O-319 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 440.32 acres, more or less, located approximately north of Bob Bullock Loop and east of San Isidro Ranch East Point Center Subdivision, Unit 2, specifically the San Isidro Northeast Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-319.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-320 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.00 acres, more or less, located approximately south of U.S. Highway 59 and east of Loop 20, specifically the Killam Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-320.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-321 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 92.13 acres, more or less, located approximately east of Loop 20 and south of Woodland Subdivision, specifically the Hurd Ranch I Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-321.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-322 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 37.26 acres, more or less, located approximately east of Loop 20 and north of Larga Vista Subdivision, specifically the Hurd Ranch II Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-322.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-323 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.33 acres, more or less, located approximately along State Highway 359, 1.4 miles east of Loop 20, and across from colonia Old Milwaukee, specifically the Hector Gaona Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-323.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-324 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.74 acres, more or less, located approximately along State Highway 359, 1.4 miles east of Loop 20, and across from colonia Old Milwaukee, specifically the Rolando Gaona Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-324.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-325 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.71 acres, more or less, located approximately south of State Highway 359 and east of Las Misiones Blvd., specifically the Las Misiones Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-325.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-326 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 23.39 acres, more or less, located approximately south of State Highway 359 and east of both the colonia Old Milwaukee and Dr. Ramos Tract, specifically the Carrasco Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) for 4.91 acres, more or less; and R1-A (Single Family Reduced Area District) for 18.47 acres, more or less.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-326.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-327 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 222.28 acres, more or less, located approximately a half mile south of State Highway 359 and the City of Laredo landfill, specifically the E. G. Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-327.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-328 Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 37.65 acres, more or less, located approximately north of State Highway 359, immediately west of Los Altos Subdivision and north of Tanquecitos, Phase 2, specifically the Tanquecitos Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-328.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-329 Amending the Laredo Municipal Housing Corp. (LMHC) FY 2005/2006 Budget by drawing down and appropriating $ 1,120,000.00 from its opening balance to the City’s Capital Improvement Fund. This transfer will be set up to carry out the necessary repairs associated with the Los Obispos Affordable Housing Project. The amendment is authorized by the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-329.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-330 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,038.00 in additional funds, totaling $112,280.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Prevention Services for HIV – Infected Persons Project (PSHIP) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the contract period beginning January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, and execute the contract.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-330.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-331 As mandated by the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191-0045, local registrars must charge the same fees as charged by the state office; therefore, we are amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-3(b) Fees for City Services (b) Health Department of the City Code of Ordinances increasing the fee for certified birth certificates from $13.00 to $22.00 and death certificates from $9.00 to $20.00; and requesting approximately $100,000 in additional revenues be appropriated to expense accounts 226-2912 ($69,000) and 226-2930 ($31,000); and providing for effective date and publication.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-331.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-332 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 General Fund Budget to appropriate grant revenues and expenses from the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient agreement between the City of Laredo and the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the original amount of $459,818.00. In addition, the acceptance and appropriation of the State Homeland Security grant through the State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program in the amount of $195,918.00. T |