CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

MARCH 25, 2008

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

Michael Landeck Council Member District III

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 Attorney

Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager

Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager

Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager

Raul Casso, City Attorney

Motion to excuse Cm. Garza, Cm. Garcia, Cm. Amaya.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Ramirez

For: 4 Abstain: 0 Against: 0

IV. FINAL READING

Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinance 2008-O-056.

Moved: Cm. Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Ramirez

For: 4 Abstain: 0 Against: 0

1. 2008-O-056 Repealing all sections of section 24-69, Floodplain Management Standards, of the Laredo Land Development Code; and amending the title of chapter 24-69 to “Flood Damage Prevention”; and adopting sections 24.69.1 Statement of Purpose, 24.69.2 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses, 24.69.3 General Provisions, section 24.69.4 Administration, 24.69.5 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction, in conformance with NFIP (national flood insurance program) floodplain management standards submitted to the city of Laredo by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for adoption; and amending appendix A, definitions; and providing for publication and effective date.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-O-056.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Ramirez

For: 4 Abstain: 0 Against: 0

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn. Time: 12:25

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Ramirez

For: 4 Abstain: 0 Against: 0