CITY OF LAREDO

CITY OF LAREDO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M2006-SC-18

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

DECEMBER 28, 2006

12:15 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

Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II

John 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

Motion to approve Cm. Garza and Cm. Landeck.

Moved: Cm. Amaya

Second: Cm. Garcia

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s Land

Development Code Book, Chapter 24: Article V, Section 24.80 Model Subdivision

Rules; and amending Appendix A: of the Laredo Land Development Code; and

providing for publication and effective date.

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: City Council

2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 33.19 acres, more or less, located

approximately north of Bob Bullock Loop and east of East Point Drive, specifically the

U.I.S.D. Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City

Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and

establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). (District VI)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 2

Cm. Garcia
Cm. Chavez

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares

3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 52.94 acres, more or less, located

approximately north of SH 359 and west of Los Altos Subdivision and north of

Tanquecitos Phase 2, specifically the Tanquecitos Tract, providing for the effective date

of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service

plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1-MH (Single

Family Manufactured Housing District). (District II)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia

4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1.85 acres, more or less, located

approximately 4.3 miles east of Loop 20 and south of SH 359, specifically the Alarcon

Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to

execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the

initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). (District III)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Garcia

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia

5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 21.09 acres, more or less, located

approximately south of Highway 59, and east of Loop 20, specifically the Hurd Tract,

providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to

execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the

initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). (District II)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: City Council

6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 44.53 acres, more or less, located approximately north of Pita Mangana and east of Highway 83, specifically the 4 V Holding Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). (District I)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Belmares

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia

7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 2.45 acres, more or less, located

approximately south of SH 359 and north of the E.G. Ranch Tract 1, specifically the Key

Energy Annexation Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing

the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory,

and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). (District II)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia

8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of

the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 7.71 acres, more or less, located approximately north of SH 359 and west of the U.I.S.D. Student Activity Complex Educational Center, specifically the Gutierrez/Izaguirre Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-3 (Community Business District). (District II)

Motion to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0