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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-R-21 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 NOVEMBER 6, 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 Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Valeria Acevedo, Acting City Attorney
IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of July 19, 2006, July 24, 2006 and July 31, 2006.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a. Presentation by Jessie and Gary Jacobs of $5,000.00 to the City of Laredo Commission for Women for continued year-long programming.
Motion to withdraw this item.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Invitations
a. Announcing the "Feast of Sharing" by Bertha Mena, FOS Chair, and Arnold Davis, Co- Chair, of HEB scheduled for Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the Laredo Civic Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Bertha Mena, Feast of Sharing Chair, and Arnold Davis, Co-Chair, announced that HEB Grocery is celebrating their 18th annual “Feast of Sharing” which was established to combat hunger and malnutrition throughout Texas and Mexico. She explained that the feast is a free community event with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner and entertainment.
Recognitions
a. Honoring and witnessing Angela Achartea’s noble contribution of her hair for the benefit and use of cancer patients.
Angela Achartea was presented with the La Estrella Award for her unselfish act in cutting her hair for the benefit of those afflicted with cancer and recognizing her for shining like the brilliant star and giving us all inspiration to go out and give a little of ourselves.
Communiqués
Cm. Garza said that he spoke to students at Bonnie Garcia Elementary School about city government. He continued to say that he visited Kawis Elementary where he read to students. He advised that he had met with the Acting City Manager regarding the recent administrative transition and he feels that the City of Laredo is ready to move forward with a new City Manager. He said that he has great confidence in the Council’s administrative decisions.
Cm. Garcia read a poem written by a thirteen year old regarding diabetes. He also congratulated Dennis Nixon for being inducted in the 2006 Texas Business Hall of Fame. He thanked Jose Flores, Airport Director, for submitting the Noise Abatement Report in District III. He congratulated all the students that are participating in local athletics. He specifically mentioned Ivan Rodriguez from Alexander High School for representing the City of Laredo at state in the Cross Country. Finally, he thanked the City of Laredo for the overwhelming response and support at the ALS Walk held at TAMIU. He said that all of the monies raised in the event will stay in the City of Laredo to assist less fortunate families that are afflicted with ALS.
Cm. Landeck announced that Colonia Hermosa, a colonia in District III, would be receiving water and sewer services from the City of Laredo. He noted that the residents of the colonia are extremely excited about the services which will be provided in eight months.
Cm. Amaya thanked the sponsors and his Special Projects Committee for assisting in a steak plate sale held to provide turkeys and toys for children for the Christmas season.
Cm. Rendon encouraged the viewing public to vote in the Congressional race.
Cm. Belmares echoed Cm. Garcia on congratulating Dennis Nixon for being inducted to the 2006 Texas Business Hall of Fame. He said that Dennis Nixon is an asset to the City of Laredo and to the community of Laredo. He also congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department, parents, and students for completing another year in flag football. Finally, he expressed the importance of everyone voting in the current Congressional election.
Cm. Chavez thanked Muller Elementary school for inviting him to the Red Ribbon Week.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez thanked everyone that participated in the clean up day at Seven Flags Park.
Mayor Salinas made note that he has recently visited several schools to kick off their Red Ribbon “Say No to Drug Campaigns”. He saluted Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District for doing such an excellent job with the students of Laredo. He announced that he had met with Govenor Lazaro Cardenas Patel from Morelia, Mexico to talk about the Lazaro Cardenas Project. He said that there is a lot of exciting discussions taking place between the City of Laredo and individuals from Mexico. He advised that he is totally committed to bringing better paying jobs to the City of Laredo. He commended the attitude of the staff for the City of Laredo. He asked all department heads to be good examples for their employees to follow. Finally, he mentioned that he would be asking everyone to join in by making Laredo a safer place to live. He said that crime fighting is a unified effort from all entities and citizens.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Creating and naming members to a Blue Ribbon Committee for International Trade comprised of representatives from both sides of the border.
Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager, as Staff Liaison
1) Eduardo Garza, UniTrade 2) Dr. Hector Farias 3) Mr. Pablo Garza 4) Glafiro Salinas 5) Salvador Rosas 6) Hemergildo Gonzalez 7) Carlos Garcia 8) Jose A. Valdez 9) Frank Quezada 10) Federico Zuniga
Felix Canales as an alternate.
Motion to approve with the following amendments. Carlos Garcia will replace Felix Canales and Frank Quesada and Federico Zuniga will be included. Felix Canales will be an alternate.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Creating and naming the members to a Blue Ribbon Committee to address local public health issues comprised of medical professionals and concerned citizens.
Dr. Hector Gonzalez, Health Department Director, as Staff Liaison
1) Dr. Ralph Nimchan 2) Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora 3) Dr. Gladys Keene 4) Elmo Lopez, CEO, Doctor’s Hospital 5) Abe Martinez, CEO, Laredo Medical Center 6) Gilda Villarreal, RN, Doctor’s Hospital 7) Dr. Susan Walker, TAMIU 8) Dr. Reynaldo Godines, Alternate
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
c. Appointment by Council Member Johnny Amaya of Mireya Menchaca to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve with correction of Menchaca to Mancha.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Individual public hearing for the voluntary annexation of seven (7) tracts of land (Tract 1: U.I.S.D. Tract– 33.19 acres, more or less; Tract 2: Tanquecitos Tract– 52.94 acres, more or less; Tract 3: Alarcon Tract – 1.85 acres, more or less; Tract 4: Hurd Tract – 21.09 acres, more or less; Tract 5: 4 V Holding Tract – 44.53 acres, more or less; Tract 6: Key Energy Tract – 2.45 acres, more or less; Tract 7: Gutierrez/Izaguirre Tract – 7.71 acres, more or less), for a total of 163.76 acres, more or less, as described in the attached tract summaries, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 1.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 2.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 3.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 8
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 4.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 5.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 6.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to open the public hearing for Tract # 7.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a nationalization of vehicles enterprise on Lots 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, Block 605, Western Division, located at 2619 San Dario Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. (District IV)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, on behalf of the seller and buyer, explained that the said property is large enough for the property owners to establish a nationalization business. He noted that the owners have agreed to several amendments that should assure success of the business. He reminded Council Members that Laredo is the “Gateway to Mexico” and the nationalization business is a predominate business because of our access to Mexico.
Motion to close the pubic hearing and introduce and revisit in six months to make sure that the applicant is complying with all of the conditions.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Amaya
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.91 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the south side of Lomas del Sur Boulevard and west of future Ejido Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Garza
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning of 6.15 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Lomas del Sur Boulevard and west of future Ejido Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District ) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Garza
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article IV, effects of districts and general regulations section 24-63.2: permitted land uses of the Laredo Land Development Code, to designate an adult day care center as an allowable land use in a B-4. (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. (All)
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 pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article IV, Supplementary Zoning District Regulations Section 24-65.14: B-4 Highway Commercial District, Paragraph (16) Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment Provisions, Subparagraphs (a) (4) and (c), of The Laredo Land Development Code, by deleting Subparagraphs (a)(4), which establishes location requirements of one thousand (1000) c feet of another Amusement Redemption Machine Facility, and amending (c), which establishes measurement criteria for Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk spoke to offer some suggestions regarding the amusement redemption machines including amending the 200 sq. ft. requirement.
Motion to change to distance requirement for redemption machines to 200 feet.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the pubic hearing and introduce as amended.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance providing for the adoption of a limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed by the City on the residence homestead of a disabled individual or an individual 65 years of age or older pursuant to Section 1-b (h), Article VIII, Texas Constitution and in accordance with Subtitle C, Chapter 11, Section 11.261 of the Texas Property Tax Code. Once approved the City of Laredo may not repeal or rescind this limitation.
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 pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety and adopting Chapter 706 Transportation Code “Denial of Renewal of License for Failure to Appear” and authorizing the collection of $30.00 administrative fee per case reported as per Section 706.006 Transportation Code, and amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Section 20-37, by adding Subsection (k) and providing for severability, publication and an 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 pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $144,235.00 for the lease purchase financing of necessary cardio and strength equipment for the recreation centers and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. Funding for the lease will be contingent on funding availability for the current and subsequent three fiscal years.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Carlos Blanco asked if the $144,235.00 would be distributed to all the recreational centers. He also asked if the City of Laredo has defibulators at the Recreational Centers.
Mike Pescador, said that the funds for equipment are for five recreational centers. He also said that the machines will be for strengthening purposes only.
Motion to close the pubic hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Waterworks Fund by drawing down $100,000.00 from the Waterworks opening balance and appropriating the $100,000.00 to Utility Billing Division. These funds will be used for the acquisition of meter reading hardware/software equipment.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is 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: City Council
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Airport Construction Fund revenues and expenditures by recognizing the Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airfield Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant for $50,000.00, transferring out $20,000.00 from the Airport Operating Fund and increasing the RAMP Grant expense account by $40,000.00. Funding is available in Airport Construction Fund 2007 RAMP Grant, providing for an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is 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: City Council
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept payment in the amount of $30,939.28 on behalf of KLLM, Inc, as settlement arising from accident at US 59 and Springfield that resulted in damages to City property and to amend the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 Traffic Signal Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures for the purchase of replacement equipment and materials utilized at this intersection and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget by reducing the amount by $43,980.00 to reflect the actual amount of $56,917.00 from the South Texas Development Council for the HIV/AIDS Health and Social Services Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for a seven (7) month term beginning September 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the amount of $15,573.00 and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by $429.00. The agreement’s purpose is to reimburse costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department in providing resources for OCDETF (Organized Drug Enforcement Task Forces). The term of this agreement is for October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Contractual Obligation Fund by appropriating $30,000.00 from a trade-in of fire equipment and appropriating the same increase funding for Fire Department equipment.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is 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: City Council
16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2006, in the principal amount of $3,680,000, for the purchase of police department fire suppression system equipment for computer/dispatch radio room, police cars, cameras and radios for patrol cars, police cameras, police weapons, computer hardware and related software for fire department, fire trucks, trailers, cars, vans, ambulances for EMS, heart monitors for generators, municipal department trucks, vehicles, backhoes, street sweepers, trailers, street striper equipment, signal solar powered message display, movable filing system, computer related hardware and software for city departments and animal cages; authorizing amendment to City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; approving sale of contractual obligations; authorizing the execution of a private placement letter; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There is 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: City Council
17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(a) Military Leave, Subsection (3) to include those employees that have been called for active duty locally for the purpose of the border/security operations also known as Operation Jump Start.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Dan Migura, Human Resources Department, advised that the prior Council instructed for staff to do a base salary differential on military leave.
Cm. Garza expressed his interests into amending the pay for individuals who serve overseas or in combat.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 14, Garbage, Trash and Refuse Article II, rates for garbage and refuse collection and landfill operations, Section 14-9, Rates, of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by changing Section (a) to increase the garbage collection fee to nine dollars ($9.00) per month as passed by motion of City Council at the August 8th budget workshops, and to change section (3) to add inter-local agreements and to stipulate a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) per ton for residential garbage; to change Section (I) to modify the landfill days of operation to be closed Sundays; and to provide for effective date sixty (60) days from date of introduction and publication one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in Laredo, Texas.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Oscar Medina, Solid Waste Director, explained that the thirty dollars is for cities or counties outside of the City.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Estoppel Certificate and Lessor’s Approval of Assignment of the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 2001-O-042 dated February 20, 2001, as amended between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and FedLaredo Partnership, L.P., a Pennsylvania limited partnership. Said lease agreement is to D & P Enterprises, a Nevada Corporation, as Assignee, for approximately 2.82 acres at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Designating as a one-way eastbound that three (3) block section of Zaragoza Street, between Convent Avenue and Santa Maria Avenue; as a one-way southbound that two (2) block section of Santa Maria Avenue, between Grant Street and Water Street; as a one-way northbound that two (2) block section of Convent Avenue, between Water Street and Grant Street; and as a one way westbound that six (6) block section of Grant Street, between Convent Avenue and Santa Cleotilde Avenue, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic in the designated directions and providing for publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
21. Amending Ordinance No. 2002-O-265 by authorizing the City Manager to execute a site ground lease agreement addendum by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation and San Antonio MTA, L.P. D/B/A Verizon wireless, to that certain ground lease dated October 21, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, to increase the overall ground space area at 8711 McPherson by 297 square feet to approximately 0.015 acres as described on the attached Exhibit B-1; and
1. Annual rent will be increased by $7,500.00 per annum prorated to coincide with the anniversary of the lease commencement date and on the first day of each year of the lease commencement anniversary date thereafter. 2. All other terms and conditions of the lease remain in full force and effect.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey two easements to AEP Texas Central Company to provide electrical power to the El Portal Plaza and to the plaza entrance monument. Said easements being: (1) a 144 square foot tract of land out of Block 08-B, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits A and B, and (2) a 1,180 square foot tract of land out of Block 08-B, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by Metes and Bounds and Survey attached as Exhibits C and D; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinances # 2006-O-258, # 2006-O-259, # 2006-O- 260, # 2006-O-261, # 2006-O-262, # 2006-O-263, # 2006-O-263, # 2006-O-264, # 2006-O- 265, # 2006-O-266, # 2006-O-267, # 2006-O-268, # 2006-O-269, # 2006-O-270, # 2006-O- 271, # 2006-O-272, # 2006-O-273, # 2006-O-274, # 2006-O-275, # 2006-O-276, # 2006-O- 277, # 2006-O-278, # 2006-O-279, # 2006-O-280, and # 2006-O-281.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. 2006-O-258 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.37 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located north of Lomas del Sur Boulevard and East of Business 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District I)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-258.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-259 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 493, Eastern Division, located at 4404 Marcella Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District V)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-259.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Cm. Rendon
2006-O-260 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 8.15 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located south of Hwy 359 East of Rita Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District II)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-260.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-261 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.72 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the east side future Ejido Avenue north of Lomas del Sur Blvd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. (District I)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-261.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-262 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 20, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5009 San Francisco Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. (District V)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-262.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |