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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-R-17 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 September 5, 2006 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Raul G. Salinas called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Raul G. Salinas led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor Mike Garza, Council Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II Michael Landeck, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Juan Chavez Council Member, District VII Juan Ramirez, Mayor Pro Tem, 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 Anthony McGettrick, Assistant City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a. Presentation by City of Laredo Youth Committee on their recent trip to several Sister Cities in Mexico.
Eduardo Gonzalez, Danny Martinez, Jose Chavana, and Mark Gonzalez gave a comprehensive report on the recent trip to several Sister Cities in Mexico. A short video was played.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of the City of Laredo’s 9-1-1 Regional Administration Program for maintaining a low risk status for the South Texas region covering Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties. This is the second consecutive year this status is achieved as assessed by the State of Texas’ Commission on State Emergency Communications.
Jessica Hein, Director of Communications and Administrative Support Services Department, announced that the City of Laredo 9-1-1 Regional Administration Program was recognized for maintaining a low risk status for the South Texas Region covering Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties.
b. Recognition of Elizabeth Martinez, Dora Maldonado, and Arnulfo Cisneros for successfully completing the requirements and obtaining the designation as Registered Texas Assessor/Collector by the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, recognized Elizabeth Martinez, Tax Collector/Assessor, Dora Maldonado, and Arnulfo Cisneros for successfully completing the requirements and obtaining the designation as Registered Texas Assessor/Collector by the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.
Communiqués
Cm. Garcia congratulated Oscar Medina, Solid Waste Director, for being appointed to the Lone Star Solid Waste Water Board representing South Texas. He also commended the individuals who worked on the Labor Day Telethon.
Cm. Landeck expressed his gratitude to the co-sponsor, Cm. Garza, and fellow Council Members for freezing the tax rate for 65-Over and the disabled. He added that the freeze has had a positive impact in the community.
Cm. Belmares congratulated all of the high school football teams who hit the gridiron this past weekend. He encouraged the parents and family members to support athletics because it teaches students discipline, integrity, and sportsmanship. He also recognized Larry Dovalina, City Manager; and Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager, for being recognized at the ICMA for 25 years of public service.
Cm. Chavez spoke against the Minutemen coming to Laredo.
Mayor Salinas noted that he had attended two different football games during the previous weekend. He said that he would try to attend as many football games as he can and encouraged the viewing public to support the athletics. He mentioned that he took a tour of the South Texas Food Bank. He said that he did not realize that so many people, young and old, go to bed without eating at night and noted that it is not acceptable. He went on to say that he is going to do everything he can to create programs that assist the less fortunate. He mentioned that there are unsung heroes that work very hard to provide to citizens that need assistance. He added that the Food Bank serves 20,000 individuals a month. Finally, he noted that he strongly opposes the arrival of the Minutemen that are planning on visiting Laredo. He said that he would not roll out a red carpet for them. He stated that he was concerned about the citizens of Laredo and noted that Laredo citizens do not need “pistol packing” people visiting Laredo and disturbing the tranquility that the City of Laredo has. VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.513745 per $100 value of Maintenance and Operation and $0.123255 per $100 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $53,431,828.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Rey Ayala, concerned citizen, requested a reduction in the tax rate due to the recent increase to the property values by the Webb County Appraisal District.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to amend the Third Party Funding by allocating $20,000 to the Washington Birthday Celebration Association, $20,000 to the Jalapeno Festival, and $10,000 to the Martha Washington Society. The original amount for WBCA was $50,000.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Cm. Landeck Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.34 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located on the southwest corner of La Pita Mangana Road and Wright Way, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
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 postpone for next meeting.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for granite, marble, tile & porcelain sales and storage on Lot 1, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 4119 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Isaac Tale, representing Mr. Bustamante, noted that the establishment is not open for business yet because they are still bringing in material.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 15, Block 42, Las Americas Subdivision, Unit 3, located at 2100 Ejido Avenue from R-1A (Single-Family Residential Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Miguel Gomez advised that he supports City staff’s recommendation.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garza
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2395-2 Saunders Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Raul Canales, spoke on behalf of the property owner for approval of the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing, and override Planning and Zoning, and introduce as a B-4.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Amaya
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family residential on Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 921, Eastern Division, located at 1719 Cortez Street; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mary Pena, a concerned citizen, stated that the majority of landowners in said area have objected to this particular zone change. She expressed her concerns for the peaceful neighborhood noting that a multi-family establishment would make it more difficult for current residents to watch out for one another. She asked Council to concur with staff ‘s recommendation and deny the conditional use permit for a multi-family structure.
Roger Rocha, Jr. and Ricardo Villarreal said that he has been in the neighborhood for 35 years. He said that he has had tenants that have been renting to him for over 35 years. He said that his project will enhance the neighborhood by removing an eyesore. He further stated that he would comply with the guidelines established by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He asked Council to consider his request in the affirmative.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Conditional Use Permit as per the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Landeck
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an adult day care on Lot 1, Block 4, Concord Hills Community Subdivision Phase II, located at 601 Concord Hills Boulevard; 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. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
(Mayor Salinas was not present and Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez was chairing the meeting.)
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garza
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Fleet Management budget by appropriating $300,000.00 for both revenues and expenditures for the purchase of fuels. Funding is available in the respective department budgets.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares 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. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending section 12-2 [Fire Protection Code] of Chapter 12 [Fire Prevention and Protection] of the Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code; and amending Section 12-6 [Life Safety Code 101 and Handbook] to adopt the 2006 Edition of the Life Safety Code 101 and Handbook; and amending Section 12-4 [Penalties for Violations] to provide that the penalties apply to all provisions of Article I of Chapter 12; and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Section 12-81 [Purpose and Schedule] of Article IV [Fire Prevention Fees] of Chapter 12 [Fire Prevention & Protection] of the Code of Ordinances to revise and increase the fees for inspection services; and section 12-82 thereof to increase the fees for secondary inspections; and providing for effective date.
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. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinance in order to adopt the 2006 version of one code, and adoption two other, to- wit: 1. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Building Code by amending section 7-1 and 7-2; and 2. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code, by amending section 7-4; and 3. Adoption the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code by amending section 7-7; and 4. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance code by adding new section 7-8; and 5. Adopting the International Energy Conservation Code by adding section 7-9; and 6. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Existing Building Code, by adding new section 7-10; and 7. Increase the re-inspection fee from twenty ($20.00) dollars to fifty ($50.00) dollars and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Anthony McGettrick, Assistant City Attorney, recommended the following amendment to the posted agenda. He said that it should read “Ordinance amending Chapter Seven of the Code of Ordinances in order to Adopt the 2006 versions of six codes”.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt two other, to-wit:
1. Amending Section 25-3 to adopt the 2006 Edition of the International Plumbing Code; and 2. Adding new Section 25-6 (International Fuel Gas Code), thereby adopting the 2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, 3. Adding Section 25-7 (International Private Disposal Gas Code) thereby adopting the 2006 edition of the International Private Sewage Disposal code; and 4. Increasing the re-inspection fee from twenty dollars ($20.00) to fifty ($50.00) dollars; and providing for publication and effective date.
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 with the amendment to the agenda that reads “in order to adopt two others,” and it should be amended to read “to adopt “three” others.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-06 annual budget by authorizing the City Manager to accept, execute and appropriate revenues and expenditures for the Local Public Health System-Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) grant in the amount of $306,835.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and amending the Full-Time Equivalent positions (FTEs) for the City of Laredo Health Department. The term period for the grant is from September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007.
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. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, Article I, In General, Sec. 15-14 of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by including the increase in fee from $4.00 to $7.00 per person for the administration of immunizations at the City of Laredo Health Department, and setting a maximum fee of $21.00 per family; and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to keep the vaccination at $4.00 and ask the department to locate the additional $40,000.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez For: No vote on motion
Motion to close the public hearing and reject the ordinance.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 13, Food and Food Products, Article II, Food Products Establishments, Section 13-58, Issuance of Food Handler’s Certificates, Division 3 – Employees of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding section (f) to establish an on-site food service sanitation training and to establish a fee of $250.00 per site as all other fees remain in effect; and providing for publication and effective date.
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. Garza Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 6, Animal and Fowl, Article II, Rabies Control, Sec. 6-21, Immunization required for dogs and cats of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to establish a rabies vaccination fee of ten dollars ($10.00) to assist with the operations of the Animal Control and Rabies Prevention Services; and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with the amendment from $10.00 to $12.00 to be budgeted by giving the City of Laredo Health Department $10.00 and two (2.00) to the Animal Shelter.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with amendment to $12.00.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Airport Construction Budget to recognize additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Discretionary Grant being Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-49-06 in the amount of $7,500,000.00 to rehabilitate Phase 2 of the General Aviation Apron, construct Phase 2 of the N.E. Cargo Apron, construct cargo pads at the Laredo International Airport and acquire land and appropriating said grant revenue and local match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The local match of five (5) percent in the amount of $394,737.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund-Land Reimbursable Account (Rash Tract).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Landeck For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Landeck
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement and Underground Service Agreement Document WR#5647116 with American Electric Power (AEP) consisting of approximately 276.00 square foot tract of land for a 12 foot wide AEP easement out of Block 18, of the plat of the Laredo Airport, recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, of the plat records of Webb County, Texas, for the installation of electrical facilities at 4608 Daugherty at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Repealing City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-Administration, Article II- Departments, Officers and Employees, Division 1-Generally, Sec. 2-17-Division of Departments; providing for severability, repeal all laws in conflict, and an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances # 2006-O-209, # 2006-O-210, # 2006-O- 211, # 2006-O-212, # 2006-O-213, # 2006-O-214, # 2006-O-215, # 2006-O-216, # 2006-O- 217, # 2006-O-218, # 2006-O-219, # 2006-O-220, # 2006-O-221, # 2006-O-222, # 2006-O- 223, and # 2006-O-224.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2006-O-209 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $3,000.00 donation from Paul Young Properties, LTD. and amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating and revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,000.00 in the form of a donation for the purpose of building a perimeter fence at the Eastwoods Park. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-209 as amended with the correction of “Eastwoods Project Account” instead of “General Fund.”
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-210 Amending Chapter 19, Motor and Traffic, Article VIII Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19-355, Minimum Fines for Parking Violations for the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, to increase the minimum fines for the parking violations, include the additional parking violations and associated fines and to add a late charge for nonpayment; and providing for severability, publication and effective date. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-210.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-211 Amending the FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget by accepting a grant for $28,500.00 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the funding of the Joint Hazardous Material Education Initiative.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-211.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-212 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $164,837.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which includes $24,712.00 from an estimated Program Income for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-212.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-213 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a concession agreement between the City of Laredo and Carlos Becerra, Jr. DBA Carlos Jr. refreshments for the right to sell food and non-alcoholic beverages from a cart at the corner of Iturbide and Convent Streets. The term of the agreement is for two (2) years at a rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-213.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-214 Accepting funds in the amount of $120,000.00 from the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in certain counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2005-2006 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $120,000.00 for salary expenses for Laredo Police Department Communications Division.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-214.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-215 Authorizing the City Manager’s acceptance of a grant from the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $28,213.00 with no matching funds and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget for the Environmental Services fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The grant funds will be used for a litter reduction campaign.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-215.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-216 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2005-2006 Veterans Field Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $114,300.00 for the operations of the Broncos Baseball Team housed at the Veterans Field as part of the lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-216.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-217 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of renovating the Larga Vista Park and authorizing the City to provide park improvements in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Park improvements will include a walking trail, basketball court renovation and other park amenities as specified in Exhibit “A”.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-217.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-218 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with USATSM, for approximately 6,017 square feet constituting Section 1 of Building No. 170 located at 5103 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on July 31, 2006, and ending on July 30, 2011. Monthly rent shall be $2,647.48 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-209.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-219 Approving the property exchange agreement with J & J Flores Properties, LTD, copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1; authorizing the City Manager to convey tract of 0.059 acres to J & J Flores Properties, LTD, described therein, authorizing the City Manager to accept deed of 0.1379 acres from J & J Flores Properties, LTD to the City of Laredo described therein; and providing for effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-219.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-220 Closing as a public easement, a tract of land, 12.20 ft. wide containing 4,992 sq. ft, more or less, out of the east half of Convent Avenue extending from right-of-way line of Zaragoza Street to International Bridge No. 1 facilities, situated in the Western Division, County of Webb, Texas, as described in Exhibit “A” and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-220.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-221 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section 2-87.7 (12) (a), providing for a cost of living adjustment increase of 2.5% except as otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement; providing for an effective date of October 8, 2006.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-221.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-222 Amending Chapter 19 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo; specifically Section 19-364, Restricted Parking Areas, establishing a “No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone” on the east and west side of the 4900 block to the 5200 block of Tesoro Plaza, located north of West Calton Road, within city limits of Laredo; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-222.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-223 Accepting a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2006 and runs thru September 30, 2007. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match with $26,350 for fringe benefits.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-223.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-224 Accepting a grant in the amount of $40,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for performance of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program from October 01, 2006 through September 30, 2007. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match with $10,537 for fringe benefits.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-224.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS
22. 2006-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and to disburse a payment in the amount of $603,000.00 as the City’s contribution to the cost of right of way acquisition and adjustment of compensable utilities for the portion of the proposed Cuatro Vientos Highway, located from SH 359 to 1.0 miles south of SH 359, identified as location “B” on attachment “B”. Funding is available in the 2006 C.O.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2006-R-087.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. 2006-R-088 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and to disburse a payment in the amount of $154,606.00 as the City’s contribution to the cost of right of way acquisition for the portion of the proposed Cuatro Vientos Highway, located from 0.9 miles north of the intersection of SH 359 and Loop 20, to 0.4 miles south of the intersection of SH 359 and Loop 20, as identified on Attachment “A”. Funding is available in the 2006 C.O.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2006-R-088.
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