CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M2006-R-24
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
December
18, 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
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
Melissa Saldana,
Assistant City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Garcia.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
IV.
MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of August
28, 2006,
September
8, 2006 and September
28, 2006.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Blanca
Vasquez,
of the Tax Department, on her selection as December
2006 Employee of the Month.
Mayor Salinas and the City Council publicly recognized Blanca Vasquez as the December
Employee of the Month and presented her with a Seven Flags Certificate
of Recognition.
b. Recognition of Duncan Jalomo, of the Library Department, on
his selection as the
Employee of the Year.
Mayor Salinas and the City Council recognized Duncan Jalomo
from the Library Department for his Customer
Service dedication, courtesy, and hard work in serving the
public.
Communiqués
Cm. Garza thanked Pastor Ibarra from First Christian Church.
He wished Captain Cazares, firefighter Rodriguez, and firefighter
Jalomo who were injured during the recent storm, a
speedy recovery. He thanked all the volunteers who helped at
the Christmas giveaway for the less fortunate children
of District I. The goal was to provide jackets and shoes. He
mentioned that one hundred children were present
and five thousand dollars were raised. He also thanked Jessie
and Rose Rodriguez, Jose Maria Vasquez for volunteering. He
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Cm. Landeck pledged his support to families with missing persons.
He mentioned the opening of the Carrizales Boxing
Annex and also mentioned that two World Champions,
Gaby and Orlando Carrizales came out of it. He also mentioned
that several organizations and many people came together
to help with the creation of the Boxing Annex. He said he
promised to add an air conditioning unit.
Cm. Amaya reported that on Saturday, December 16, 2007, there
was a very successful toy giveaway for the less fortunate
children who were selected by their school counselors from;
Milton, Ryan, Buenos Aires, Tarver, Sanchez Ochoa, Alma Pierce,
Iglesia Methodista Libre and Communidad Christiana.
He mentioned that tomorrow, December 19, 2007, he will be at K. Tarver
Recreation Center for “Christmas in the Barrio” sponsored by the
City of Laredo between 6:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m. located at Lyon and Tilden. He extended
his gratitude to those that have participated. He
read a message from Cm. Garcia stating that he injured his
back. He mentioned that Cm. Garcia will be having a bicycle giveaway
on different dates at the following locations; D.D. Harchar Recreation Center, Andy Cuellar Elementary
School and the Larga Vista Community
Center.
On behalf of Cm. Garcia and himself, Cm. Amaya wished the residents
of Laredo a Merry Christmas and prosperous
New Year.
Cm. Rendon mentioned that the previous Council meeting there
was a family living in tents at Lake Casa Blanca. He
stated that with the help of Cynthia Collazo, Acting City
Manager, they found resources to help them for a few days.
He thanked Mr. Filiberto Gutierrez and Robert
Cadena for their generosity which added two more weeks for this
family. He mentioned that he will be at
some of the churches and schools tomorrow giving away jackets
and toys for some of the needy kids. He wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and a safe New Year.
Cm. Belmares wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. He echoed his sentiments along with the Council on
the safe return of the Piña family. He acknowledged
Richard Noriega and the Food Bank for the work they have done.
He thanked everyone who participated in
the Second Annual Emerald Capital Mortgage Holiday Bow which is
a fund raiser for the Blue Santa. He announced that they
collected $2,600.00 dollars.
Cm. Chavez mentioned that about a month ago the issue of the
train standing in District VII and District
VIII was discussed. He stated that recently a train car caught
fire and the fire trucks could not get to the location
because of the structure of the streets. He stated
that it is important to start talking to Union Pacific
to try to move the trains.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year. He mentioned that he was at the Portal and
he noticed major problems with traffic control.
Mayor Salinas emphasized that this is a great city because of
the generous people that open their hearts to all the poor
people. He mentioned that he intends to market Laredo in
Monterrey, Saltillo, San
Luis Potosi,
and Queretaro, “like never before”.
Citizen Comments
Diana Montemayor, daughter of the owner of International
Lottery Sales located on Convent Street, stated
that because of the following problem such as; the construction
of El Portal; bomb threats on the bridges; and the long
lines created by processing the Mexican nationals they
are losing money.
Sun Ok Koyama who has owned her business for seventeen years
on Convent Ave. stated that she has had many
problems with getting access to her business on account of the
construction of El Portal and needs help.
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.
VI.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. A. Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas
1. Discussion with possible action regarding the El Metro Operation
Center on Scott Street.
Loyd Williams, Assistant General Manager of Operations for
El Metro, stated that he has a short, mid, and long term
proposal to alleviate some of the issues of fueling. He stated
that for the short time solution one proposal is
the changing of the fueling time for bulk fueling with
an A and B plan. He stated that Plan A consists of fueling the
fleet before 9:00
p.m. and after 4:00
a.m. to diminish the amount of CNG released while residents
are sleeping. He also stated that Plan B consists
of fueling the fleet after 10:00 p.m. and
before 4:00 a.m. He reported that a mid term solution would be the moving the fleet
fuel to the City fleet site where they have three CNG
pumps. He added that extra pumps would
have to be added and it would not be feasible. El Metro currently
has 20 pumps and it takes a couple of hours to fuel
up.
Mayor Pro Tempore pointed out that he had recommended
a while back on the installation
of an extra fuel tank to the buses and his recommendation was
not followed. He suggested that Mr. Williams call
the Transit Department in San Diego to see how they operate
their buses.
Mayor Salinas emphasized that he wants a prompt solution.
Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manger, recommended
the change of the fueling time. She also recommend
for Mr. Williams to meet with the residents to inform them of
the change and at the same time to look
into other ways to research Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez’s
recommendation and proceed with a type of recovery system and
look into a long term solution as well.
Cm. Belmares added that staff needs to work with the provider
since this is not the only facility that they service.
B. Request by Council Member Mike Garza
1. Discussion with possible action on City Council Advisory Committees
and the Texas
Open Meetings Act.
Cm. Garza stated that he has had discussions with his appointees
and they felt that they were being placed in a position
where they would be in violation of the Open Meetings Act
if they discussed items pertinent to the items discussed in meetings.
He noted that they are volunteers and they should
not have to adhere to those regulations. He agreed
to continue to post the items for public input, but they
should not have to follow the regulations of
the Texas Open Meetings Act because it is not their obligation.
Motion to allow only the committees that the Council appoints
to have to follow the Texas Open Meetings Act
are the Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee, Historic
District Landmark Board, Board of Adjustments and Civil Service.
Moved: Cm. Garza
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 5 Against:
2 Abstain: 0
Cm. Belmares
Cm.
Ramirez
Cm. Belmares commented that his concern is that they have advocated
in the past for transparency with
government. He stated that the committees appointed have a
tremendous amount of weight on Council and discussion about
city business should be transparent under ethical obligations
and remain as transparent as the Council. He commented
that they are not held to that standard and should not be threatened
with jail time and it should not apply to them.
He stressed that the committee should adhere to the
Open Meetings Act as much as possible knowing that in the future
there will be an ethics committee and it will pertain
to them.
Cm. Garza amended his motion. He commented that those appointed
can not legally be arrested. He stressed that if there
are any issues where they are being threatened that it
will be addressed immediately with the City Manager and she
in turn will address it with the Directors involved.
Motion withdrawn. No action taken.
2. Discussion with possible action on the City’s e-mail and internet
electronic
communications usage policy.
Cm. Garza stated that there is a policy in place but he is
concerned with the penalty portion. He stated
that there should be a clear definition of consequences for certain
actions. He asked staff to come back with
recommendations.
Beto Ramirez, Information and Technology Services Director, reported
that the policy was established and implemented
in 1999 and no changes have been made since then.
He stated that he has asked the cities of Corpus
Christi,
Austin, McAllen and El Paso to
provide their policies, so that some of that language
can be incorporated. He commented that the language
that exists now is very general and he is planning for the policy
to be more restricted and provide
the consequences for actions taken.
Cm. Garza pointed out that prevention and having a filter
system is important.
Mr. Ramirez, informed Council that the City currently uses
two filtering applications which are GFI and
Lightspeed. He commented that they were purchased five to six
year ago and current applications are more restrictive.
3. Discussion with possible action to evaluate the pay of the
Acting City Manager and to
discuss goals and objectives. (Reference: Executive
Session #58)
The item was discussed in executive session and a motion
made after executive session.
C. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck
1. Discussion with possible action regarding the City Manager
position recruitment bulletin
specifically the ICMA credentialing requirement and salary.
Cm. Landeck stated that since the requirement for International
City Manager Association
credentialing was included on the recruitment bulletin there have
been a number of issues. One issue he mentioned
was that an applicant with a Bachelor’s in Administration
degree would need a minimum of five years, while an applicant
with an International City Manager Association certification
would require nine years. He mentioned that
this difference with the ICMA contradicts time requirements that
have been set. He noted that the second
issue raised is that individuals who are experienced City
Managers or Assistant City Managers several of which he has discussed
this with, do not have an ICMA credentials.
Motion to remove the wording to preferred but not required.
Moved: Cm. Landeck
Second: Cm. Garza
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Landeck advised Dan Migura to add the word “negotiable”
to the salary. He also commented on adding the size
of the city, the budget and the number of people working
in the City.
D. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Discussion with possible action regarding G.E.D. training
for employees using the
services of the Holding Institute.
Cm. Amaya reported that the City has more than 200 hundred employees
that do not have a high school diploma
or GED and the only way for them to advance is for them to
have either one.
Dan Migura, Director of Human Resources Department, reported that
staff has been aggressively addressing
this item. He mentioned that staff has reviewed the feasibility
of working with Holding Institute and has visited
with them. He mentioned that they have
had meetings with those employees identified as lacking a high
school education or GED. He reported that one hundred
thirty four employees were interested in pursuing
their education. He also reported that there are currently
no funds identified for this project and there
is no surplus fund from the Tuition Reimbursement Fund. He
mentioned that if Council wanted to go to with
Holding Institute they are looking at $50,000
to $75,000 to help 15 employees and have a pilot program.
Cm. Landeck directed staff to find someone within city management
to try and identify grants from the Department of
Education or other organizations, so the city itself could apply.
He noted that the City could then provide these classes.
Motion to encourage the City Management to go after a grant and
to find other ways to start a pilot program for the
GED within the City of Laredo and in the meantime for
those employees interested to go through the Tuition Reimbursement
Program that is currently in place.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
E. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with possible action regarding vehicles being towed
away by local wrecker
companies and the disposition process of unclaimed vehicles.
Agustin Dovalina, Police Chief, reported that there is an
ordinance in place that allows a towing company or
service record to take possession of vehicles towed away upon
direction of a police officer and to hold
them for a period of time. He also mentioned
that a registered letter must be sent to the registered
owner of the vehicle and advice them that
they are in possession of the vehicle and include any storage
fees owed along with the towing fees. He pointed
out that if the registered owner does not respond
within a given period of time, then the wrecker company
may petition the State to take ownership of the
vehicle and the proceeds from the vehicle is the towing companies
option. He pointed out that this is
according to the Ordinance and the Transportation
Code. He mentioned that may be found in the Transportation
Code section 683.003 and in Chapter 32 of our Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Ramirez stated that he is concerned
that the City does not receive any
money from auctions. He stated that he is also concerned on how
the wreckers are being called to pick up
the vehicles.
Chief Dovalina pointed out that the ordinance establishes
the rotation list and that there is one
rotation list for regular tow services and one for heavy duty
tow services.
Cm. Garza suggested increasing the $100.00 fee paid to the
City by the towing companies or adding
a “per tow” fee and having a percentage of the storage. He
commented that the City should look into an
impound lot.
Cm. Belmares commented that the City should create an impound
lot and continue to work with
the towing companies or create one for the City.
Ms. Collazo agreed to do a survey. She commented that it
was previously looked at but it was not economically
feasible.
Motion to create an ordinance to have all vehicles picked
up by police to be sold in public
auction and be advised.
Moved: Mayor Pro-Tempore Ramirez
Second: No second was made.
Jerry Cain, Assistant City
Attorney,
explained that under the State statute a private wrecker
company has the statutory right to take action. He mentioned
that it would be in conflict with the state law if an ordinance
was created.
Motion to ask staff to look into a feasibility study and
to look into the issue again to see if it is feasible
for the City to go ahead with all of the issues mentioned such
as having an impound lot.
Moved: Cm. Landeck
Second: Cm. Rendon
For: 7 Against: 0
Abstain: 0
VII.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor Raul
G. Salinas
of Tranquilino Alvarez, Jr. to the Electrical
Examining Advisory Board.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Mayor and Council Members of a representative
to serve on the Impact
Fee Advisory Committee.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Chavez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
VIII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public hearing and Resolution 2006-R-121 amending the Long
Range Thoroughfare
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Laredo.
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 to adopt.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block
1-A, Dellwood Commercial
Subdivision, located at 1001
Bristol Road,
from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to
B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning &
Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change.
(District VII)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Chavez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Danny Gunn, resident of Dellwood Subdivision, spoke
on changing the zone from a B1 to a B3. He objected
to the type of business going in there which is a nationalization
of vehicles business. He stated that they should be regulated
by the city.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Chavez
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Chavez
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 8.75 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit "A", located on the northwest
corner of F.M. 1472 and Mueller
Memorial Boulevard, from B-3 (Community Business District)
to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval
of the zone change. (District VII)
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. Chavez
Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Chavez
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Division
3 (RATES AND
CHARGES) of Chapter 31 (UTILITIES) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances,
specifically section 31-138 which provides for connection
fees for fire hydrant meters,
by changing the use only for construction and creating connection
fees for temporary
meters for residential construction by only charging the
service of residential water rates
according to section 31-138, and no other services until
a certificate of occupancy is
issued; providing for publication and an effective date.
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: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY
2006-2007 Annual
Operating Budget in the Fire Prevention and Arson Fund Budget
by accepting a donation of $2,500.00 from Wal-Mart Stores
and appropriating said funds for the purpose to
purchase Fire Safety Educational Promotional Materials for
the Fire Prevention Division and purchase materials
and supplies for the Parks Department Recreation Centers.
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 with a correction
of $2,250.00 donation.
Moved: Cm. Garza
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City
of Laredo Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the amount of
$1,701,183.00. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds
related to the financing
of fifty-four (54) marked police patrol units for the Laredo
Police Department.
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 with a correction
in the amount of $1,701,830.00.
Moved: Cm. Garza
Second: Cm. Amaya
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 Capital Improvement Project Fund budget by drawing
down opening balance
and appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount
of $1,300,000.00 for
purchase of land plus incidental expenses in the Central
Business District.
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. Garza
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Public hearing to accept the FAR Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Study Update by URS Corporation and authorizing
the City Manager to submit the study to the Federal
Aviation Administration for approval.
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. Rendon
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter
28 (Streets, Sidewalks
and Public Places) of the Code of Ordinances by amending
Article V, (Commercial
Use of Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places), Section
28-105 (b) and (c) by
adding three additional designated areas where goods may
be sold; and providing for an
effective date and publication.
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. Garza
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City
of Laredo Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Airport Operating Fund by transferring out
$250,000.00 to the Airport
Construction Fund to contract for professional services
to prepare plans and
specifications to bid the rehabilitation of Runway 14/32,
authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget amendment, and providing for an
effective date.
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. Belmares
Second: Cm. Garza
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter
19, Motor Vehicle and
Traffic, Article VI Operation, of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by
creating Division 5, Heavy Equipment/Construction Type
Vehicles, and adding
Sections 19-267 through 19-269, which prohibits the
use of heavy
equipment/construction type vehicles on public streets,
unless vehicle is transported
on a trailer designed for that purpose; providing for definitions,
severability,
publication, and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Chavez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Cm. Rendon stated that there was a recommendation not to
prohibit the vehicle, but to have it escorted.
Cm. Chavez mentioned that there is a difference between
what the ordinance that Roberto Murillo,
Traffic Department Director, was working
on, and what his representative
reported. He stated that his representative reported that if
a heavy equipment vehicle was working
in a neighborhood they could move it to another
neighborhood if it was escorted, but if they were to move
from one side of the City to the other
the heavy equipment vehicle would have to go on a trailer.
Roberto
Murillo reported that the ordinance was
presented to the Transportation Committee
on November
16, 2006 with the exception of the change
on the sixth month grace period. He stated
that the committee asked for more information and they wanted
to see an ordinance that does not require them
to be hauled on a trailer but instead to provide
an escort similar to what the City’s policy requires.
Cm. Chavez commented that the escort is in the back and
none in the front.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with a
5 month grace period as amended.
Moved: Cm. Chavez
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to amend the
Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Recreation Fund and General Fund
by drawing down
$83,000.00 from the Recreation Fund balance and transferring
said funds to General
Fund for the purpose of updating the City of Laredo Parks
and Open Space Master
Plan. The proposed update to this master plan is needed
in order to evaluate the present
and future open space and recreational needs of our community
according to Texas
Parks and Wildlife and National Recreation and Parks Association
standards.
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. Garza
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City
of Laredo Fiscal Year
2006-2007 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the amount of
$94,537.00 in additional funds from the Texas Department
of State Health Services for
a total amount in funds of $223,188.00 and an estimated
program income $59,888.00
for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City
of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2006 through August
31, 2007 and amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 full
time equivalent positions.
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: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Cancer Patient Plat, located at 3517
Pine
Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
denial of the zone
change. (District I)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garza
Second: Cm. Belmares
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Eduardo Vasquez requested approval of the zone change for
a proposed multi- family residence.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny as per Planning
and Zoning.
Moved: Cm. Garza
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 6 Against:
1 Abstain: 0
Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 9, Block 303, Eastern Division, located at 616 Clark
Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3
(Community Business
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
denial of the zone
change. (District IV)
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Chavez
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
Jose Brizuela requested approval for a proposed upholstery
shop.
Motion to close the public hearing and send it back to the
Planning and Zoning for a Conditional
Use Permit.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 319, Eastern Division, located at 2501
Springfield
Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District)
to B-3 (Community
Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the
zone change. (District IV)
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 deny.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Landeck
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use
Permit for a child daycare center
on Lot 687, Block 41, Del Mar Hills, Section
3, Area “A” Subdivision, located at 804
Eden
Lane. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended denial of the zone change.
(District VI)
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
19. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use
Permit for a home occupation
daycare on Lot 1139, Block 71, Del Mar Hills, Unit
I Subdivision, located at 813
Surrey
Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the zone
change. (District VI)
Motion to open the public hearing.
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