CITY OF LAREDO

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M2006-R-23

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

DECEMBER 4, 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

            Horacio De Leon,                                                                     Assistant City Manager

            Rafael Garcia,                                                                           Assistant City Manager

            Valeria Acevedo,                                                                      Acting City Attorney

IV.       MINUTES

 

            Approval of the minutes of August 14, 2006 and August 17, 2006.

 

            Motion to approve.

 

            Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

            Second:  Cm.  Amaya

            For:     8                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0 

V.        COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

           

 

            Announcements

 

            None.

 

            Invitations

 

            None.

 

            Recognitions

 

            None.

 

            Communiqués

 

            Cm.  Garza expressed his concerns for the families from Laredo’s Missing.  He said that the             families deserve an answer as to what has happened to their missing loved ones.  He             congratulated the United High School Longhorns for their performance in the football     playoffs.  Lastly, he thanked         Cm. Amaya for his support and guidance in assisting him in        developing a plan to provide         help to less fortunate families on Thanksgiving.  He thanked       the individuals that assisted him in distributing over 400 fruit baskets and 100 turkeys to      needy families. 

 

            Cm. Garcia echoed Cm. Garza regarding Laredo’s Missing.  He concurred that is it       extremely important to obtain information regarding the missing to the families.  He             congratulated the United Longhorns.  He said that he was able to distribute over 175 turkeys       in District II.  He reminded the viewing public to “drive friendly” throughout the Christmas         holidays. 

 

            Cm. Landeck expressed empathy for the families of Laredo’s Missing.  He stressed the             importance of providing information to the families regarding their children/parents.

 

            Cm. Amaya said that on December 16, 2006 the District IV Special Projects Committee             will hold their sixth annual distribution of toys to over 300 less fortunate students that were             selected by the school districts and churches.  He thanked all the individuals that donated or             worked towards this cause.

 

            Cm. Rendon thanked the staff of United States Congressman Henry Cuellar for providing             him with the name of a soldier that had returned to Laredo from Iraq.  He said that he    provided a turkey dinner for the soldier and her family. 

 

            Cm. Belmares thanked North Independent School District for their hospitality at the United

            High School Longhorn game in San Antonio.  He said that the Longhorns did a phenomenal

            job playing football in San Antonio.  He invited everyone to attend the Annual Sister Cities             Conference and Sister Cities Festival.  He said that Brenda Jackson, coloratura soprano,             would be performing at the event.  He echoed the sentiments of the other Council Members             regarding the Laredo’s Missing.  He said that he prays for the Pina family and other       families that are missing family in Mexico.  He extended his condolences to the Arthur    family who lost their father this week.  Finally, he invited all the Council and others to          attend the annual football game held to raise funds for the Blue Santa.

 

            Cm. Chavez said that he would initiate a scholarship program for Laredo students. 

 

            Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez expressed his sympathy to the Castillo family for their loss.              He also announced that he traveled to Tapatitlan, Jalisco to sign Sister City agreements.

 

            Mayor Flores proudly announced that he along with Blue Santa program was able to raise             over $10,000 for the less fortunate students.  He also said that he visited Trooper Juan Sandoval who was injured in a traffic stop.  He advised that the trooper’s wife was very   pleased with the Police Department and Emergency Medical Technicians.   

 

            Citizen comments

            Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone.              Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner.  No             derogatory remarks will be permitted.  There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker.

 

            Dr. Nora R. Garza & Blas Castaneda thanked Council for their continued support to the             Laredo Community College through Third Party Funding.  She noted that the funds have             been a tremendous assistance to the university.  She asked the Council to consider         additional funds for the college from the Third Party Funding.  Blas Castaneda concurred   with Dr. Garza noting that the funds that are given to the college are used for community    projects. 

 

            Hank Rose & Monica Perales Garcia appealed to the Council regarding the funding that the             Animal Protective Society from the Third Party Funding.  She said that an increase in     funding would implement ideas that would turn into action. She stressed the fact that      animals are in a crises in the City of Laredo

 

VI.       APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

 

            a.  Appointment by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of Al Chapa to the Health Blue Ribbon                         Committee.

 

                 Motion to approve.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

                 Second:  Cm.  Chavez

                 For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

            b.  Appointment by Council Member Juan Chavez of Cristobal Rodriguez to the Planning               and Zoning Commission.

 

                 Motion to approve.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

                 Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

                 For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

 

VII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

             Cm.  Belmares left the meeting.

 

            1.  Individual public hearings for the voluntary annexation of seven (7) tracts of land

                 Tract 1: U.I.S.D. Tract– 33.19 acres, more or less;

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Chavez

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

                 Second:  Cm.  Landeck

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

           

                 Tract 2: Tanquecitos Tract– 52.94 acres, more or less;

 

                 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.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:     7                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

                 Tract 3: Alarcon Tract – 1.85 acres, more or less;

 

                 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.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Garcia

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 Tract 4: Hurd Tract – 21.09 acres, more or less;

 

                 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.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Garcia

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

                 Tract 5: 4 V Holding Tract – 44.53 acres, more or less;

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:     7                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

                 Tract 6: Key Energy Tract – 2.45 acres, more or less;

 

                 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.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Garcia

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

                 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.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

            2.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the

                 City of Laredo by rezoning of 20.29 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in            attached Exhibit “A”, located on the north side of future Riverbank Drive, west of                           Atlanta Drive, 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 VII)

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Chavez

                 Second:  Cm.  Belmares

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  Cm.  Chavez

 

                 Cm.  Belmares left the meeting. 

 

            3.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the

                 City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12, Block 849, Western Division, located         at 3220 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) and B-3                            (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).   The Planning

                 and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change.    (District VIII)

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garza

                 Second:  Cm.  Garcia

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 Ron Whitehawk, spoke on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Ibanez, in favor for use as a                                             proposed amusement redemption establishment.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing and postpone.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Chavez

                 Second:  Cm.  Landeck

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

               

            4.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007

                 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of

                 $2,000,000.00 respectively.  The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to

                 financing of a new information management system for the Laredo Police and Fire

                 Departments. 

 

                 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.  Rendon

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

            5.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance approving an agreement with the Bureau of

                 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the amount of $28,500.00 and

                 amending the FY 2006-2007 City of Laredo Annual Budget by $28,500.00.  The

                 agreement’s purpose is to reimburse cost for overtime and fringe benefits incurred by the

                 Laredo Police Department in providing resources to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

                 Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) task force. The term of this agreement is from October

                 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Chavez

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

                 For:     7                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            6.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007

                 annual budget by appropriating   revenues and expenditures in the amount $32,400.00                             from the City of Laredo Utilities Department for Texas Commission on Environmental                Quality (TCEQ) bacteriological required testing of public drinking water supply to be                      done by the City of Laredo Health Department, Laboratory Services, for the period

                 beginning October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            7.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007             annual budget by appropriating   revenues and expenditures in the amount $25,000.00                    from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for the South Texas              Family AIDS Network grant award to the City of Laredo Health Department, to include              a .27 full-time equivalent position transferred from Account 226-6403 to this grant for                  the period beginning August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007.

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                 There was no public input.

 

                 Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            8.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year                  2006-2007 Annual Budget approved for $250,000.00 by reducing $43,000.00 to reflect               the actual amount base year award of $200,000.00 agreed between the County of Webb

                 and the City of Laredo, for the period from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2009

                 This fiscal year $7,000.00 funds will be included to cover the Cost of Living Adjustment

                 (COLA) as specified on the Interlocal Agreement for the period from October 1, 2006

                 through September 30, 2007, for a total amount award of $207,000.00 this fiscal year for

                 locally supported public health services to residents of Webb County, including

                 approved full time equivalent positions.

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                 Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                 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

 

            9.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $25,000.00

                 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Impaired Driver

                 Mobilization and amending the City of Laredo’s’ FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget in the

                 amount of $25,000.00.  This grant is for overtime salaries, including fringe benefits, and

                 is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation for a full year.

 

                 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.  Garcia

                 Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                 For:      7                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            10.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act of

                   Governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, “Updated Service Credits” in said

                   system for service performed by qualifying members of such system who presently are

                   in the employment of the City of Laredo; providing for increased prior and current

                   service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; and

                   establishing an effective date for such actions.

 

                   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.  Rendon

                   Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                   For:     7                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            11.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007

                   approved Full Time Equivalent positions (FTE’s) for General Fund by creating eleven                (11) Patrol Officer Cadets to staff the Police substation at Cielito Lindo. Funding is                           available in General Fund. Contingent upon approval of Motion #40.

 

                   Motion to open the public hearing.

 

                   Moved:  Cm.  Rendon

                   Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                   For:     7                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                   There was no public input.

 

                   Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                   Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

                   Second:  Cm.  Landeck

                   For:     7                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

VIII.    INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

 

            12.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Khaledi Bridge of the Americas

                   Ltd, for the lease of premises located at the corner of Convent and Water Street of               

                   approximately 22,779 square feet of unfinished retail space of the Bridge of the         

                   Americas Project, copy of which is attached as Exhibit A.  Lease shall be for a term of

                   twenty (20) years from date of beneficial occupancy.  Annual Rent shall consist of

                   three separate categories of rent payments: (a) Minimum Annual Rent, (b) Percentage

                   Rent and (c) Non-Retail Space Rent.

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            13.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County for approximately

                   1,000 square feet constituting Building No. S-3 located at 1703 Sandman Street at the

                   Laredo International Airport.  Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on May 1,

                   2006 and ending on April 30, 2007 and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1)

                   year each ending on April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2009.  However, it is agreed by the

                   parties that the lease may be terminated by either party upon giving a ninety (90) day

                   written notice from the party terminating to the other.  Monthly rent shall be $500.00

                   and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index;

                   providing for an effective date.

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

            14.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington’s Birthday

                   Celebration Association, Inc., (WBCA) for approximately fifteen (15.0) acres of

                   concrete ramp located on 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 10, 2007 and ending on February 11, 2007.  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.

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

IX.       FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 

 

            Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinances # 2006-O-303, # 2006-O-304, # 2006-O-            305, # 2006-O-306, # 2006-O-307, # 2007-O-308, # 2006-O-309, # 2006-O-310, # 2006-O-        311, # 2006-O-312, # 2006-O-313, 3 2006-O-315, # 2006-O-317, # 2006-O-318, # 2006-O-        319, 3 2006-O-320, # 2006-O-321, and # 2006-O-322.

 

            Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

            Second:  Cm.  Garza

            For:     7                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

            15.  2006-O-303  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         7.37 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit                                   “A”, located at 10 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family                                            Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for                                     publication and an effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-303.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-304  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         11.25 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit                                 “A”, located 10 East Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single-Family                                            Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for                                    publication and an effective date.  

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-304.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-305  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         Lots 1 thru 7, Block 1, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, Section 1, Area “B”,                                     located at 10 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family Residential                                  District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication                                     and an effective date. 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-305.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-306  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1493, Eastern Division and 8,073.49 sq. ft. out                                  of the Chihuahua Street right-of-way, located at 2520 Chihuahua Street,                                    from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business                                                    District); providing for publication and an effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-306.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-307  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         Lots 7 and 8, Block 1574, Eastern Division, located at 2606 Ross Street,                                 from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community                                                Business District). 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-307.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

  

                   2006-O-308  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         Lot 7 and the north 9 feet of Lot 8, Block 905, Western Division, located                                  at 3520 Juarez Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3                                     (Mixed Residential District). 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-308.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-309  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         Lots 5 and 6, Block 990, Eastern Division, located at 1820 Chihuahua                                                  Street, from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-3 (Community                                              Business District). 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-309.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-310  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by

                                         authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a child daycare on Lot 9, Block                                    2, Town East Subdivision Phase I, located at 3417 West Fiesta Loop. 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-310.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-311  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by

                                         authorizing a Special Use Permit for mini storage/warehousing, on Lots

                                         1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1068, Eastern Division, located at 1320                                                 South Meadow Avenue. 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-311.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-312  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         0.85 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit

                                         “A”, located at the east termination of Havanna and Imperial Drives, from

                                         AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area

                                         District). 

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-312.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:     7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-313  Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning

                                         9.89 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit                                   “A”, located on the west side of Bob Bullock Loop north of Winfield                                                     Parkway , from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial                                      District).

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-313.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-315  Authorizing the City Manager to implement a south bound pedestrian toll

                                         free crossing for the week of December 18, 2006 through December 24,                                  2006.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-315.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-317  Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget by

                                         appropriating expenditures in the amount of $252,589.00 in the Laredo

                                         Police Department Trust Fund.  Funding will be used to purchase

                                         operational materials and supplies and capital outlay equipment.  Items

                                         include surveillance equipment, tactical entry equipment, and other

                                         needed items.  Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund opening

                                         balance.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-317.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-318  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lessor’s consent to an

                                         assignment of lease from Gateway Rent-a-Car, LLC (seller/assignor) to

                                         Border Rent A Car, LLC, for that certain lease dated August 28, 2006,

                                         between the City of Laredo and Gateway Rent-a-Car, LLC,

                                         approximately 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car

                                         rental space #4 within the airport passenger terminal and 17 parking

                                         spaces located within the ready return parking lot located at 5210 Bob

                                         Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an

                                         effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-318.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                    2006-O-319  Closing as public easement a triangular section of Blaine Street between

                                        Smith and Ejido Avenues, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo,

                                         County of Webb, Texas, as shown in Exhibit “A”, and providing for an

                                         effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-319.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-320  Authorizing the City Manager to execute an assignment of leasehold

                                         interest from Labata Service, Inc., approved by Ordinance No. 2001-O-

                                         024 dated January 16, 2001, for a vehicular parking lot located at 5003

                                         Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport to Aero Center, Inc.,                                    and amending Section 1.02, Term, by adding an early termination clause

                                         that effectively terminates the lease agreement without notice from Lessor

                                         effective the date Lessee’s sublease of Hangar No. 162 expires, providing

                                         for an effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-320.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-321  Authorizing the City Manager to execute an assignment of leasehold

                                         interest from Labata Services, Inc., approved by Ordinance No. 2003-O-

                                         091 dated April 7, 2003, for approximately 12,000 square feet

                                         constituting the west section of Hangar No. 1309 located at the

                                         International Airport to Aero Center, Inc., providing for an effective date.

 

                                         Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-321.

 

                                         Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

                                         Second:  Cm.  Amaya

                                         For:      7                             Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

                   2006-O-322  Amending ordinance 2006-O-205 dated August 28, 2006 which provided

                                         for the  submission of 81 proposed amendments  to the Charter of the                                                   City of Laredo to the voters on Tuesday, November 7, 2006