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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-R-03 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 February 6, 2006 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth 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 November 7, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Galo was not present.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognizing Mayor Pro Tempore, Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Council Member District VII, for his dedicated service to the people of Laredo.
Mayor Flores and City Council presented Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez with a glass gavel for his service as Mayor Pro Tempore and they recognized him for his dedicated service to the people of Laredo.
Mayor Pro Tempore read the following:
“First and foremost I would like to thank the citizens of District VII for believing in me and giving me an opportunity to serve as their representative and advocate for nearly six years. I would like to thank all the city employees, directors, and administration for helping me implement my vision of what I felt District VII should be like. It has been an honor working with you and during my time here I feel that I have gained some knowledge and wisdom and I would like to leave you with some free advice that may save your life: Never fly Idle Caibe. It has also been a privilege working along side each and everyone on the Council. Although we do not agree on every issue I do respect the fact that we are different and that makes this Council very unique. I would like to take with me a lot of good qualities and memories from each and every one of you.
Cm. Agredano: a loving husband and a father. Cm. Garcia: a loving son and a great friend. Cm. Galo: an individual who loves his family and the first person to introduce him to crawdads. Cm. Amaya and Ramirez – two that work very hard for their districts and care for the people in them. Cm. Rendon – a hard working and devoted family man. Cm. Belmares – a very detailed and well organized person who loves his family. Mayor Flores – a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. He said that he will always cherish the time that she called him when his family experience a tragedy.
b. Recognition of the City of Laredo Employees who earned a degree in Fall 2005 from Laredo Community College or Texas A&M International University.
Livia De Hoyos, Laredo Police Department, obtained an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Laredo Community College.
Fanny Garcia (Police Department), obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A & M International University.
Jesus Reynoso, Police Department, obtained an Associate’s Degree in Arts from Laredo Community College.
c. Recognition of City employees who were deployed to Iraq over one (1) year ago and have returned home: Carlos Agredano, Jose R. Garza Aguirre, Ernest Chavez, Jose A. Cueva, Jose A. Hernandez, Manuel Lara, Jorge E. Martinez, Heriberto Ramos, Carlos Hernandez, Jr., Estevan Garcia, and Alfonso A. Peña.
Mayor Flores and City Council presented a plaque that was read to the following individuals:
Carlos Agredano, Jose R. Garza Aguirre, Ernest Chavez, Jose A. Cueva, Jose A. Hernandez, Manuel Lara, Jorge E. Martinez, Heriberto Ramos, Carlos Hernandez, Jr., Estevan Garcia, and Alfonso A. Pena.
d. Recognition of Juan Rodriguez, of the Parks and Recreation Department, on his selection as January 2006 Employee of the Month.
Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager presented Juan Rodriguez with the recognition.
Mike Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that the Parks & Recreation is very proud in the naming of Juan Rodriguez for Employee of the Month. He has been with the department since February 2002. He is in charge of maintenance in the downtown plaza and Mercado. In the month of January he assisted in the different events such as the WBCA, Sister Cities Festivals, and Jamboozie set up and placement of banners. Aside from all of that he set up for the 250th Anniversary, Keep Laredo Beautiful events, and the Diez y Seis de Septembre. He also assists in the Capital Improvement Projects that are around town by planting trees, irrigation systems, and landscaping. Those projects include the Andrew Trautmann Park, the Dryden Park, Benavides Fields, set up for the Mayor’s Cup, the St. Agustine Plaza. He also set up for the Miss Texas Pageant and Veteran’s Field improvements. He works long hours including week-ends. He is very reliable and truly leads by example. He is very dedicated to his work.
Communiqués
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Traffic Department.
The red, yellow or green of the light or the direction of the sign affects every person in Laredo, and only one department has the awesome responsibility of making the traffic flow smoothly on the streets of Laredo. The Traffic Department, with director Roberto Murillo at the helm, is working hard to make sure citizens get to where they need to go.
Traffic control devices, such as signs and traffic lights, do more than just point people in the right direction. Their most important function is that they help prevent accidents by safely controlling the flow of traffic. The Traffic Department’s role is to property maintain them.
The Traffic Department oversees the installation, maintenance, and operation of all traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings, as well as concerns dealing with street illumination on all streets within the city’s ever-growing jurisdiction.
The Traffic Department is comprised of seven divisions that include: Administration; Engineering; Marking; Parking; Permits; Signals; Signs, with a total of 55 full time employees.
Administration Division: provides management and administrative support for the department. An important milestone this division was responsible for was establishing the utility Coordination Committee in 1999. In 2005, this commission helped implement the City ordinance that now requires all construction projects impacting the City’s right-of-way to follow the Utility Coordination process prior to securing a construction permit. This process properly identifies utilities and establishes utility relocation schedules has significantly improved the coordination of all projects and minimized projects delays.
Engineering Division: identifies and addresses traffic safety related issued by analyzing situations, recommending solutions, and designing plans for implementation, pertaining to:
Signal timing optimization Pavement markings Traffic signs Speed humps Subdivision development Traffic control plans School zones One-way street designations
Some of the major accomplishments include:
· Integrated 150 our of 230 traffic signals into the computerized closed loop signal system located at the existing City’s Traffic Management Center · Installed 17 network traffic surveillance cameras at different strategic locations throughout the city. · Initiated a pilot project and implemented the Speed Hump installation Policy by City ordinance in November 2000. To date, with the assistance of Public Works Department a total of 81 speed humps have been installed at 26 different locations. · Initiated a pilot project and processed a city ordinance in 2004 establishing a Citywide Residential Permit Parking Program which is currently in effect.
The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan for the City of Laredo was completed in January 2005 with the main objective of identifying ITS components, technology, and project concepts that have the potential to improve traveler safety, decrease traffic congestion, and generally manage the growth that the city if experiencing within its transportation infrastructure system. It also lays out the framework for the integration of ITS components between the City of Laredo and the Texas Department of Transportation. The City of Laredo received federal earmark ITS funding in the amount of $1.75 million that will be utilized for Phase I and Phase II deployment identified in the master plan. Phase I and Phase II will include upgrading traffic signal cabinet and controllers in downtown, including installing communication components to incorporate into the City’s Traffic Management Center, with a projected completion date of December 2007.
Markings division: provides the visual information on the roadway surface needed by drivers to steer the vehicle in a variety of situations, which reduces accident potential and risk of liability to the city. A total of 1.5 million linear feet of pavement markings and 1,000 crosswalks and railroad crossings were maintained during FY 2004-05. Parking Division: is responsible for managing parking within the central business district by way of 925 parking metered spaces, proper designation of loading and no parking zones, issuing and processing parking citations, and establishing off-street parking areas. A total of 57,000 parking citations were issued and 286 vehicles “booted” during last fiscal year. This division also maintains and operates five surface parking lots in downtown that provide a total of 500 off-street parking spaces.
Permits Division: is responsible for issuing oversize load permits for vehicles driving on city streets and for issuing and regulating the oversize escort company permits and associated licenses. It also regulates taxicab operations in the City of Laredo, including issuing taxicab permits and licenses.
Signal division: is responsible for maintaining and operating 230 traffic signals, 120 school flashing warning beacons, and 60 advanced warning flashing beacons throughout the city. This division managed the installations of 15 new traffic signals within the last five years. Over 2,000 incandescent bulbs have been replaced at many signalized intersections with an LED type bulb that consumes about 75% less energy and is longer lasting, therefore reducing maintenance costs.
Signs division: maintains the citywide traffic control sign system that safely guides motorists and pedestrians that use our roadways. They also provide assistance in closing streets for emergencies and special events. Last fiscal year 6,500 emergency sign maintenance repairs and 6,500 preventive sign maintenance work orders were processed.
The truly dedicated and hardworking employees at the Traffic Department clearly understand their job responsibilities and take great pride in the work they accomplish everyday. With the rapid growth of the city, the Traffic Department continues to work diligently in accomplishing all operation and maintenance needs in the most efficient manner possible. The Traffic Department is committed to providing for the safe operation and maintenance of the transportations system that controls, guides, and directs the general public through the City’s street network, all while giving the best customer service at all times. Nest time you are driving around town, look at the smooth flow of traffic around you and remember how important it is to obey the red, yellow, or green of the traffic lights, and the dedicated department ensuring your safe passage along city streets.
Cm. Ramirez commended the Fire and Police Departments for doing an excellent job handling a tragic traffic accident on I. H. 35 with such professionalism.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez thanked all the citizens in District VII for voting.
Cm. Belmares wished his son, Joshua, a Happy 14th Birthday.
Cm. Rendon said that he worked as a firefighter and he too worked side by side with police officers on numerous occasions so he knows first hand that they always do an outstanding job. He read the following letter:
“To Mayor and City Council,
I am an active member of this community but most importantly I am a parent with a child with a disability. My son was diagnosed with autism five years ago. Our family bond has become closer and our lives have changed tremendously. My spouse and I have become active members in any program that can help us with our son’s autism. The reason for this letter is to notify you of the lack of recreational areas specializing in the needs of our special children. Our children need a specialized in-door recreational center. A play area equipped with pads and equipments that can help the sensory issues and can stimulate the child. Most importantly as a mother I would like a safe place for my child. A place where he will not be judged for not being normal. A place where I can also feel at ease and not have people stare and having to explain the disability or explain that he is disabled and not spoiled. The City of Laredo Parks & Recreation program have no activities or programs specialized for our children. As a parent I want my son to be able to go to a place and enjoy himself. My family and the families of children with special needs will be grateful to you and I thank for you for taking the time to read this letter. I felt that my concern for my child’s needs and the other children who suffer from autism needed to be heard. - Nora Cavazos”
Cm. Amaya said that he was elected the same time that Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez was and he mentioned that he has enjoyed serving on the Council with him. He wished him well on all of his future endeavors.
Cm. Galo congratulated everyone that voted in the past election. He also congratulated the Boy’s Club for organizing a very successful fund raiser. He too mentioned that he has enjoyed serving on the Council with Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez and he wished him well in the future. Finally, he congratulated all of the Catholic School for celebrating Catholic School week.
Cm. Garcia thanked Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez for his leadership within the Council. He also congratulated the Nixon Girls Basketball team for being crowned District Champions noting that they are 32-2. He also congratulated everyone for supporting the Border Olympics. He congratulated the new Council Member Juan Chavez. He advised that this week was High School Counselor’s Week and encouraged everyone to thank them for working extremely hard for our children. He asked everyone to drive safely around the carnival at the arena. Finally, he asked for a moment of silence for his mother who passed away one year ago.
Cm. Agredano wished Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez the best of luck in the future. He also advised his district that Cielito Lindo Fire Station is almost complete so they will be holding the ribbon cutting this week.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Council Member Hector J. Garcia of Carmen Escamilla to the Library Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Hector Garcia, Council Member District II, to the Engineering Contract Review Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 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 Conditional Use Permit for a daycare on Lot 6, Block 1645, Eastern Division, located at 2716 Corpus Christi Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Capital Improvement Fund Annual Budget by drawing down $400,000.00 from the opening balance and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Bridge System Construction Fund Annual Budget by appropriating said funds as Computer Operating System Upgrade expenditures and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendments.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Special Police Programs Fund Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget in the amount of $42,428.00 to fund the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program. The U.S. Department of Justice BVP program will fund $42,428.00 and the City of Laredo will designate $42,428.00 in matching funds for a total program budget of $84,856.00. Funding will be used to replace bulletproof vests that exceed the recommended life expectancy. Funding is available in the City of Laredo Special Police Programs Transfer-In.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 32, “Vehicles for Hire”, Article II; Taxicabs, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo: specifically Sections 32-18 Definitions; Section 32-20 Transfer Operating Authority; Section 32-22 Initial Application for Annual Permit; Section 32-29 Suspension and Revocation of Annual Permit; Section 32-31 Number of Taxicab Permits Operating; Section 32-33 Substitute or Replace Taxicabs; Section 32-35 Application; Section 32-37 Term and Renewal; Section 32-39 To Be Displayed; Section 32-42 Driver Lists To Be Maintained; Section 32-43.1 Suspension and Revocation of a Taxicab License; Section 32-48 Insurance Required; and Section 32-74 Vehicle Requirements and Inspections, providing severability and for an effective date and publication.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After a lengthy conversation, Larry Dovalina, City Manager, asked Council to approve the public hearing ordinance amending Chapter 32 and staff will bring the item back to Council at the next meeting with further amendments.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Division 3 (RATES AND CHARGES) of Chapter 31 (UTILITIES) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically deleting phase 1 of section 31-138, which provides for fees and service charges, thereby making phase 2 the applicable rates; Adding a service fee of $10.00 per account to administer paperwork for each new account; Increasing the reconnection fees from $10.00 to $35.00 during normal business days and hours (8 A.M. TO 5 P.M., Monday through Friday) on a 24 hour turnaround timeframe, and from $15.00 to $55.00 for after business hours or same day service; And charging a reconnect fee of $75.00 for weekends and holidays; Charging an Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee of $25.00 and a late fee of 5% to the balance owed on the account the day after the bill due date of each month; Providing for publication and an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 5 Against: 3 Abstain: 0
Cm. Galo Cm. Garcia Cm. Amaya Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez Cm. Rendon Cm. Ramirez Cm. Belmares
The mayor voted in favor.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Fixed Base Operator (FBO) License agreement between the City of Laredo, as Licensor, and Elite Aviation, Inc., as Licensee at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for fifteen (15) years and five (5) months commencing on February 1, 2006, and ending on June 30, 2020, and may be extended for two (2) terms of five (5) years each ending on June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2030. The FBO leased space requirements are being satisfied by leasing from both the City of Laredo and by subleasing from another commercial operator; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Elite Aviation, Inc., for an approximate 2,500 square foot tract of land located in Block No. 1 at the Laredo International Airport Fuel Farm for the purpose of installing above ground fuel storage tanks. Lease term is for fourteen (14) years and six (6) months commencing on February 1, 2006, and ending on July 31, 2020, and may be extended for two (2) terms of five (5) years each ending on July 31, 2025 and July 31, 2030. Monthly rent shall be $250.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by appraised Fair Market Value on the 10th and 20th anniversaries; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Elite Aviation, Inc., for approximately 117 square feet constituting Air Operations Area Office No. 2 located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal. Lease term is for three (3) years and five (5) months commencing on February 1, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2009. However, it is agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either party on not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $315.00, and effective July 1, 2006, monthly rent shall be $468.00, and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive final reading of Ordinance # 2005-O-341, # 2006-O-016, # 2006-O-017, # 2006-O-018, # 2006-O-019, # 2006-O-020, # 2006-O-021, # 2006-O-022, # 2006-O-023, # 2006-O-024, # 2006-O-025, # 2006-O-026, # 2006-O-028, # 2006-O-029, # 2006-O-030, # 2006-O-031, # 2006-O-032, and # 2006-O-033.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. 2005-O-341 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Jett Racing and Sales, Inc., as Lessee, approved on January 2, 2001, by Ordinance No. 2001-O-007 for approximately 18,000 square feet constituting Building No. 104 located at 4805 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Section 1.08 “Use and Use Conflict” is being amended for the purpose of allowing Lessee to sublease a portion of the leased premises. Further, the lease be amended to reflect Lessee’s agreement to pay whatever final judgment occurs in the pending contested tax law suit when it becomes final. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. (AS AMENDED)
Motion to waive the final reading for Ordinance # 2005-O-341.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-341.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-016 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Tesoro Plaza Subdivision, located at 5112 Tesoro Plaza, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-016.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-017 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.2 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Loma del Sur Boulevard and east of Business 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-017.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-018 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 7.4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Loma del Sur Boulevard and east of Business 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-018.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-019 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a kiosk/food stand on Lot 12, Block 446, Eastern Division, located at 202 W. San Carlos Street.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-019.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-020 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10 and the East ½ of Lot 11, Block 1078, Eastern Division, located at 1904 Green Street, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-020.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-021 Amending the City of Laredo FY2005-2006 Airport Fund (Operating) Budget by drawing down $2,000,000.00 from the restricted fund balance and amend the corresponding expenditure line item for the purpose of acquiring a tract of land abutting the airport; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-021.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-022 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Capital Grants Fund Annual Budget to recognize revenues from an Economic Development Initiative Grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $198,400.00 for the renovation of the historic Plaza Theater’s marquee and blade sign and appropriating said grant revenues to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-022.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-023 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 full-time Equivalent Positions by creating one (1) full-time Community Service Aide position with benefits in lieu of one (1) contract Community Service Aide in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program funded 70% through the HIV Prevention Activities Program Grant (226-6072) beginning January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 and 30% through the STCADA Grant (226-6403) beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-023.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-024 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the additional amount of $35,000.00 for a total amount of $210,000.00 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of the two (2) continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department, by extending the grant period which ends February 28, 2006, an additional six (6) months. The term period would be beginning September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2006; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-024.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-025 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Transit System’s Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Capital Grants Budget by appropriating $636,671.00 as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5309 Grant #TX-03-0274-00 for the new transit facility.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-025.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-026 Establishing a 15% penalty on current year delinquent property tax accounts, as of April 1st of each year for Personal Property and July 1st of each year for Real Property, to defray costs of collection pursuant to Sections 33.11 and 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-026.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-028 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., (W.B.C.A.) for approximately fifteen (15.0) acres of concrete ramp located in the southwest cargo ramp of the Air Operations Area to include City owned vacant non-aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International Airport for event parking use. Lease term is for two (2) days commencing on February 11, 2006 and ending on February 12, 2006. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-028.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-029 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey two (2) city owned blocks, namely, Blocks 1782, E.D. and 1713, eastern division, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, to the Metro Affordable Housing Corporation in support of the Cardinal Point Project, which will be a forty (40) unit town home development; and providing for effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-029.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-030 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 – “Administration”, Article II – “Departments, Officers and Employees”, Division 5 – “Appeals and Grievances”, Section 2-87.2- “Appeal Procedures”, Subparagraph (G); providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-030.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-031 Closing as a public easement that section of Galveston Street between McDonnell and Monterrey Avenues situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-031.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-032 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey a twelve-foot-wide Easement and Right-of-Way to AEP Texas Central Company for the installation of a single phase transformer at Santa Rita Park for concession building. Said twelve-foot-wide Easement and Right-of-Way containing 36.00 square feet, and being out of Lot No. 1, of the Santa Rita Subdivision Park Plat, recorded in Volume 20, Page 99, of the Map Records of Webb County, Texas, being described on attached Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-032.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-033 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC for the use of Veteran’s Field. The lease term is for one year with an additional one year renewal option at a rental rate of, the greater of, $100,000.00 per year or $1.00 per ticket sold per year. Laredo Equities will also provide additional funds for maintenance, utilities and repairs as outlined in the lease agreement terms.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-023.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
10. 2006-R-004 Accepting the donation of one (1) utility easement from James A. Tamayo, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo, for the extension of utility services lines to the San Carlos Subdivision, Phase II. This being a strip of land 15.00 feet in width, containing 2,656.69 square feet or 0.061 of an acre, more or less, over and across Lot 2, Block 1, San Carlos Subdivision, Phase II, recorded in Volume 4, page 34, plat records, Webb County, Texas; and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2006-R-004.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. 2006-R-005 Accepting the donation of one (1) parcel of land as a Utility Easement from 4V Holdings, Ltd., for the North American Development Bank Water Distribution Project / Laredo – Webb County Colonia Improvement Project, said parcel containing 0.083 acres, more or less, out of a 36.15 acre tract conveyed to 4V Holdings Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, as described in deed recorded in Volume 1884, Page 251, Webb County Official Public Records; and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2006-R-005.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. 2006-R-006 Declaring the public necessity to acquire the “Surface Only” of five (5) parcels of land for the Bartlett Avenue/Saunders Street Intersection Improvement Project, these being:
(1) an 833-sq. ft. parcel of land out of Lot 1, Block 1254, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits A and B; (2) an 833-sq. ft. parcel of land out of Lot 8, Block 1254, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits C and D; (3) a 780-sq. ft. parcel of land out of Lot 1, Block 1126, Buena Vista Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits E and F; (4) a 280-sq. ft. parcel of land out of Lot 1B, Block 1126, Buena Vista Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits G and H; and (5) a 183-sq. ft. parcel of land out of Lot 18, Block 1126, Buena Vista Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits I and J; and authorizing staff to negotiate for the acquisition of said parcels by purchase at market values to be established by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and further authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcels if staff is unable to acquire through negotiations due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/ or inability to locate the listed owner(s).
Motion to approve Resolution # 2006-R-006.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. 2006-R-007 Accepting the donation of two (2) utility easements from Isidoro Ramirez and Maria De Jesus Ramirez, for the extension of water service lines to the Tanquecitos II Subdivision. These being: (1) a 15-foot utility easement, being the North 15 feet of Tract A-2, Tanquecitos II, situated in Porcion 32, Abstract 296, Webb County, Texas; and described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits A and B; and (2) a 15-foot utility easement, being the North 15 feet of Tract A-3, Tanquecitos II, situated in Porcion 32, Abstract 296, Webb County, Texas |