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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2007-R-18 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
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, Mayor Pro Tem, District VI Juan Chavez Council Member, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager Raul Casso, City Attorney
Motion to excuse Mayor Raul G. Salinas.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of May 21, 2007, June 25, 2007 and August 15, 2007.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
a. Recognition of SSGT. Esteban Garcia, Sgt. Victor Altamarino, Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, Sgt. David Loredo, Sgt. Guadalupe Medina Jr., and Specialist Eduardo Rubio; for their safe return on September 7, 2007, stemming from an 18 months tour in Iraq.
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares and the City Council welcomed the soldiers home after returning from an 18 month tour in Iraq.
b. Presentation by the Texas Department of Transportation, for the donation of a check of $4,000.00 to the Laredo Police Department Traffic Division, from an incentive grant, to upgrade software in the Accident Reconstruction Program.
A Texas Department of Transportation representative thanked the City of Laredo for participating in the program. He reported that 130 Police Departments competed in this program and only 10 were selected. He mentioned that Laredo was one of the cities selected. He presented a check to the City of Laredo.
c. Recognizing Sgt. Margarito Garcia, of the Laredo Police Department, for his 34 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Laredo.
Sgt. Margarito Garcia was introduced to the City Council by Chief of Police Agustin Dovalina. Chief Dovalina stated that they are extremely honored to present him his retiring badge and gun.
Communiqués
Cm. Garza reported that the Mayor is back in the hospital. He mentioned that on Friday he attended the Welcoming Back Ceremony for the soldiers. He thanked the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department on behalf of District I for mowing the tall grass we have in our city.
Cm. Garcia wished the soldiers well. He thanked Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager; and Miguel Pescador, Parks and Recreation Director, for finishing the Villa del Sol Park improvements.
Cm. Landeck mentioned that he is very appreciative of the soldiers for serving the country and welcomed them home.
Cm. Rendon mentioned that part of Jacaman Road is being reconstructed again and asked those driving in that area to be extra careful and patient. He mentioned that he received very good news regarding the canal. He stated that because of the extra help, everything is prepared by where the houses are located. He added that the concrete will be poured today or tomorrow.
Cm. Chavez reminded people that around Bristol area there will be construction on the bridge and will take 120 days to be completed.
Cm. Ramirez congratulated the Mexican Consulate on the celebration of El 16 de Septiembre at San Agustin Plaza. He mentioned that the Laredo Soccer League had their awards presentation for the winners on Sunday.
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares congratulated Jorge Verduzco from the International Bank of Commerce for bringing the I-69 Corridor board meeting to Laredo. He congratulated Black Stone Dillworth and TxDot for their great work in creating the San Isidro parkway off-ramp that connects to McPherson right off of I-35. He commented that this will help alleviate the traffic. He mentioned that El 16 de Septiembre has been the biggest event for quite awhile. He thanked Tony Reyes and the motorcycle clubs of Laredo. He mentioned that there were 350 motorcycles and over 500 riders that participated in the Freedom Run.
Citizen comments
Cesar G. Hernandez appeared before the Council to present a plaque to the City of Laredo and El Metro System from Convergys.
Richard Geissler spoke on the needs for the Animal Shelter; they need a new shelter of 6 acres; he thanked Council for their assistance.
Monica Perales Garcia, Board Member of the Animal Protective Society, asked for funding in the amount of $300,000.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointments to Ethics Ad Hoc Committee of:
Anthony Treviño by Mayor Pro-Tempore Gene Belmares. Pastor Miguel Zuñiga by Council Member Mike Garza. Imelda T. Rodriguez by Council Member Juan Chavez. Jose S. Tellez by Council Member Juan Ramirez.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. A. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Gene Belmares
1. Status report on the widening of McPherson from Mahogany Court to Shiloh Drive, with a time table for construction and completion.
Rogelio Rivera, reported that they are having a last minute coordination with the Utilities Department. He stated that sub-surface explorations are currently being done. He commented that markings have been done. He stated that by the end of the month the plan we will go out for bids if no changes are made. He reported that the final plans should be done in the next 30 days if there are no changes. He added that it would take 45 days for the bid. He added that the award would take two to three weeks following the bid. Finally, he stated that the construction would take six months.
2. Status report on the widening of Del Mar Boulevard from Country Club Drive to Bob Bullock Loop and the installation of a traffic light at Alexander Estates and Winfield Subdivision, with a time table for construction and completion.
Rogelio Rivera reported that what started out as a big project has ended up as five projects altogether making the work and coordination more difficult. He stated that the water line project on the Windfield and Alexander area has been installed all the way to the loop. He mentioned that the Alexander subdivision will be doing their own widening and will be starting early next month. He commented that bids will be received untill October 4, 2007. He added that he spoke to Howland Engineers that are doing the plans for the section going to McPherson and the area by the reserve. He mentioned that he has not received an answer from them as of yet.
Thomas Rodriguez reported that the 24 inch water line started on the west side of the entrance to Windfield and as of Friday they had reached the gasoline station at the loop. He mentioned that today they started from the west side of Windfield moving towards the reserve. He added that they would take ten days to finish. He proceeded to say that they would go back to Bob Bullock and connect the water line. Finally, he said that from there they would go west to McPherson.
Robert Murillo, Traffic Department Director, stated that the traffic light was taken out of the Windfield widening project because there is a contractor on board and it would be quicker. He reported that they are going to start in early October on the actual widening on the southside in front of the Windfield/Alexander intersection. He mentioned that for the other project, the bid will be awarded in October and then the actual work will start in November. He added that in between this project the traffic light will be worked on.
3. Discussion with possible action on setting street recycling priorities for the district.
Cm. Belmares stated that he wants to focus on major thoroughfares and use some type of a ceiling program for the neighborhood streets for District VI. He stated that the neighborhood streets that need recycling will be done in-house.
Carlos Villarreal agreed that some recycling can be done in-house. He commented that once the equipment is in place, a schedule will be worked out. He mentioned that staff would then meet individually with the Council Member from each district to find out what needs to be achieved.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that they have done field surveys on different areas of the city which includes: the residential areas; major thoroughfares; truck routes; and industrial areas. He reported that the older residential areas have been targeted first. He commented that 1500 blocks have been identified and another 1500 blocks have been identified in major thoroughfares and roadways which includes the truck routes and industrial areas. He pointed out that in the past they had a six year program where 50 to 60 blocks per district were presented to the Council for their input.
B. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Discussion with possible action on appropriating $300,000.00 from the 2007 Bond Series for the joint project between City of Laredo and Webb County (Commissioner Jerry Garza) for a Community Center on Lexington Avenue adjacent to the City of Laredo Health Department.
Motion to appropriate $300,000.00 from the 2007 Bond Series for the joint project between City of Laredo and Webb County (Commissioner Jerry Garza) for a Community Center on Lexington Avenue adjacent to the City of Laredo Health Department.
$50,000 from Cm. Garza $25,000 from Cm. Chavez $225,000 from Cm. Amaya
For a combined total of $300,000.00
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Juan Chavez
1. Discussion with possible action on the transferring of the airport traffic tower to the Federal Aviation Administration, with possible action.
Cm. Chavez stated that the reason why he brought this item to Council was because a month ago he was approached by a constituent of District VII in reference to the tower being transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration. He stated that the constituent mentioned that the City had an option. He stated that he had Mr. Olivares, Assistant City Manager, explained to him and he came to the conclusion that the city does not have an option. He mentioned that he would like for Robert Arredondo to explain to the Council.
Robert Arredondo, Air Traffic Control Manager, reported that back in May 25, 2007 he received a copy of a letter from the Airport Director saying that the Federal Aviation Administration intends to absorb all sole source towers. He stated that since 1984 the City has had the contract towers. He mentioned that 5% of the towers are sole source. He commented that the letter is not “set in concrete” and as of today he has no idea of what is going to happen.
Airport Director, Jose Flores read the following letter from the Federal Aviation Administration dated May 15th that was provided on Friday’s packet to the Council.
May 15, 2007
This letter is to inform you that the Federal Aviation Administration intends to absorb all airport traffic control towers presently funded as a sole source contract under the FA contract program into the Federal contract tower national contracts. The decision has been determined to be in the best interest of the FAA from both a quality control and centralized contract administrative perspective. The transfer of the Laredo International Airport sole source contract to the Federal Contract Tower National Contracts will become effective on October 1st. 2007.
If you have any questions or concerns related to this intended action, please submit them no later than June 29 to the following address.
Mr. Flores stated that this letter was reiterated to him last week. He stated that tower and the facility belong to the Federal Aviation Administration and is not airport property. He mentioned that if the City would opt out of the Federal Contracts Program, the cost to the City would be approximately $500,000.
Carlos Villarreal, City Manager, reported that he has not seen any correspondence saying that the City has an option. He commented that an effort will be made to be able to get some clarification. He pointed out that this was not an option that the City initiated, but that it came directly from the Federal Government.
Motion to table item for September 21, 2007.
Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with possible action to remove a large salt cedar tree (on City property) located at the 1800 block of Water Street.
Item will be discussed at the next meeting.
2. Discussion with possible action to designate part of the City property (39 acres) located adjacent to the Laredo Entertainment Center for a water park and advertise for a request of proposals (RFP’s) from interested parties.
Cm. Ramirez reported that he attended a meeting with people from out of town and they would like to participate in the construction of the water park, but in order for it to be fair, it needs to go out for proposals.
Motion to designate up to 15 acres for the water park.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain:
Cm. Garza inquired that if the baseball stadium required 39 acres. He suggested that it would be good idea to have both attractions and use the same parking facilities.
Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager, stated that the Broncos baseball team would like to have a ground lease on the entire piece of property for future development and retail purposes. He mentioned that the City is interested in building a baseball stadium, but not at the expense of giving up any ground leases for any future retail development around that area.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $34,833.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which includes $901.00 from estimated Program Income for continuation of the Health Department Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program for the term of September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez 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
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $292,937.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which includes $22,814.00 from estimated Program Income for continuation of the prenatal services provided by the Health Department Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program for the period of September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
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
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
4. 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 $61,068.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Health Department Title V Family Planning Services Grant, term from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
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. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $123,042.00 from the South Texas Development Council for the Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services, term from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
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
Introduction Ordinance: City Council 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Special Fire Grant Budget to appropriate grant revenues and expenses from the 2006 State Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient agreement between the City of Laredo and the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $24,157.00. The total amount appropriated from the Homeland Security Program will be $335,548.14. Equipment received through the grant agreement will be used for the City’s Fire and Police Departments. The above said grant requires no in kind matching funds.
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
Introduction Ordinance: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance closing as a public easement the west 20 feet out of the South one-half section of Lexington Avenue (also known as the 2500 Block of Lexington Avenue), which section abuts the East property line of Lot 10, Block 320 Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas, as shown in Exhibit “A”, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to amend 20 feet to 18.25 feet.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm.Landeck For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Garza
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a communication tower, on Lot 1, Block 292, Eastern Division, located at 2219 Springfield Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit. District IV
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. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Introduction Ordinance: Cm. Amaya
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2A and 2B, Block 1, Bartlett Apartments Subdivision and Jacaman Ranch, located at 6508 N. Bartlett Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The proposed use is for an amusement redemption machine establishment. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. District V
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 deny the permit.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lots 3 and 4, Block 18, Western Division, located at 809 Zaragoza Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VIII
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Tony Silva spoke in favor in granting the American Legion Post 59 for a zone change request for Amusement Redemption Machines.
Martha Fenstermaker with Webb County Heritage Foundation spoke against the zone change request due to its proximity to the various historical areas.
Jesus Cantu, District Commander of District 23rd Post 59, pointed out that the Post is the second oldest in the state of Texas and spoke in favor of placing 5 amusement machines for the veterans.
Margarita Araiza, Executive for Webb County Heritage Foundation, spoke against the zone change request due to her concerns on the investments done on historical buildings.
Jose Rodriguez, a war veteran, spoke in favor of the zone change.
Rosanne Palacios spoke against the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and table.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Landeck For: 2 Against: 6 Abstain: 0 Cm. Landeck Cm. Ramirez
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 6 Against: 2 Abstain: 0 Cm. Landeck Cm. Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Landeck 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 150 feet of the east 150 feet of Block 1116, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 4502 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The proposed use is for a restaurant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. District VII
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Rosa Vera requested approval for zone change from B-3 to B-4.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Chavez
12. 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 Lot 5, Block 1A, Dellwood Commercial Subdivision, located at 8910 F.M. 1472. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District VII
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Valentin Cuellar requested approval for a Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as recommended to deny.
Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain:
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant (food to go) on Lot 1, Block 1, Country Club Estates Subdivision, located at 3911 Casa Blanca Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
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: Cm. Rendon
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
14. Providing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value with a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.511426 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.125574 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Consenting to renewal of grazing lease with A/C Cattle Company for one (1) year from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 covering approximately 220 acres as described in attached Exhibit “A”, at the annual rent of $1,320.00; authorizing the City Manager to sign the renewal agreement in form attached as Exhibit “B” and providing for an effective date.
Motion to go out for RFP.
Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Authorizing the City Manager to reconvey to United Independent School District, Trustee, that 17.331 acre parcel described in Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 1536, PP .512-515, official property records of Webb County, in consideration of repayment of $42,000.00 by UISD, and a copy of this authorized conveyance is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council except for Cm. Garza, Cm. Garcia and Cm. Chavez.
17. Authorizing the City Manager to convey fee simple title to the “Surface Only” at its adjusted market value of $8,468.50 for certain property described as a 9,963.30 square feet (0.2287 of an acre) tract of land, more or less, out of that former section the 2200 block of Hidalgo Street between Eagle Pass Avenue and Laredo Community College property line, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas to Milco International, Inc., said tract being generally described on attached Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Closing as a public easement a 17.7 ft. wide alley dedicated for public use in Block 629, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, which traverses the middle of said block from East to West through its entire length, and abuts the South side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and also abuts the North side of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; which alley is located in said Block 629, midway between the 1100 block of Chihuahua Street and 1100 Block of Guadalupe Street; and providing for the reversion of the public’s interest in said alley to the abutting owners; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-154 dated August 7, 1995, authorizing a lease agreement with Aero Center, Inc., for the approximate 1.001-acre tract of land located at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease agreement was assigned on July 21, 1997, by Ordinance No. 97-O-152, from Aero Center, Inc., to a Joint Venture composed of International Bank of Commerce and Sanchez-O’Brien Oil and Gas Corporation. The Joint Venture composed of International Bank of Commerce and Sanchez-O’Brien Oil and Gas Corporation is dissolved regarding the aforementioned lease agreement and the parties of said Joint Venture request that Sanchez-O’Brien Oil and Gas Corporation be deleted as one of the Lessees; therefore, International Bank of Commerce will remain as the sole Lessee. Said amendment deletes Sanchez-O’Brien Oil and Gas Corporation as one of the Lessees and International Bank of Commerce remains the sole Lessee. All other terms and conditions of the lease will remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement approved on April 17, 2006, by Ordinance No. 2006-O-082 with a Joint Venture composed of International Bank of Commerce and Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation for the approximate 0.1182-acre tract of land located on Block No. 1 within the southwest fuel farm at the Laredo International Airport. The Joint Venture composed of International Bank of Commerce and Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation is dissolved regarding the aforementioned lease agreement and the parties of said Joint Venture request that Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation be deleted as one of the Lessees; therefore, International Bank of Commerce will remain the sole Lessee. Said amendment deletes Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation as one of the Lessees and International Bank of Commerce remains the sole Lessee. All other terms and conditions of the lease remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances: 2007-O-169, 2007-O-171, 2007-O-172, 2007-O-173, 2007-O-174, 2007-O-175, 2007-O-176, 2007-O-177, 2007-O-178, 2007-O- 179, 2007-O-180.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. 2007-O-169 Adopt the proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget (see Exhibit A); and amendments as made at introduction of budget ordinance (see Exhibit B); and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (As amended)
Motion to amend the budget by $25,000 for the Veterans Coalition for a total of $86, 000.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to amend the budget by $154,000 for the Animal Shelter.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to amend the budget by adding an additional $50,000 for the ` Animal Shelter for a total of $204,000.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Landeck For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Garcia made a retraction on his motion to leave it as is.
Motion to amend the budget for operations for $154,000 for the Animal Shelter for a total amount of $300,000.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to amend the capital improvements budget by $100,000 for capital improvements to the Animal Protective Society Shelter in the amount of $100,000 from various discretionary funds:
$50,000 from Cm. Garcia $10,000 from Cm. Garza $10,000 from Cm. Landeck $5,000 from Cm. Amaya $10,000 from Cm. Chavez $10,000 from Cm. Rendon $5,000 from Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
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