CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
M97-R-03 JANUARY 27, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr. called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr. led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
IN ATTENDANCE:
SAUL N. RAMIREZ, JR., MAYOR
JOSE R. PEREZ, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT I
LOUIS H. BRUNI, " , DISTRICT II
ALFONSO I. "PONCHO" CASSO, " , DISTRICT III
CECILIA MAY MORENO, " , DISTRICT IV
ELISEO VALDEZ, JR., " , DISTRICT V
JOE A. GUERRA, " , DISTRICT VI
MARIO GEORGE ALVARADO, " , DISTRICT VII
CONSUELO "CHELO" MONTALVO, " , DISTRICT VIII
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., CITY SECRETARY
FLORENCIO PENA, III, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
JERRY BRUCE CAIN, ASST. CITY ATTORENY
IV. FINAL READINGS
Motion to waive final readings of ordinances #97-O-021, #97-O-028, #97-O-029,
#97-O-030, #97-O-035, and #97-O-036.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. 97-O-021 Ordinance amending Section 24-82-4.1 of the Laredo Land
Development Code relating to permitted dimensions of on-premises
free-standing signs; providing for publication and effective
date; and approval of a motion to amend the Ordinance introduced
on January 6, 1997 as follows: 200 square feet for the first 100
feet of street frontage plus 1 square foot per linear foot of
street frontage over 200 feet up to a maximum of 800 square
feet. A maximum of 500 feet of additional signage may be allowed
if, and only if, the sign (s) is located more than 300 feet from
any adjacent public right-of-way and the sign is located more
than 150 feet from any residential district. The total allowable
area of on-premises signage shall be reduced by one square foot
for each square foot of free-standing off-premises signage
located on the same premises. (City Council)
Cm. Bruni suggested three items for incorporation into the
ordinance and suggested that items 1 and 2 be incorporated in
the ordinance and that staff comes back with his third request
which states as follows: (3) for the erection of new on premise
or off-premise signs, there must be public hearings held with
written notice of hearings to all property owners within 300
feet.
Motion to amend the final reading of Ordinance #97-O-021 to
state that (1) all one face signs must be situated at least 150
ft. from the nearest residence, (2) all two phase signs must be
situated at least 350 ft. from the nearest residential district
hereafter before any building permit can be issued.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mayor Ramirez announced that the ordinance stands as amended.
Motion to instruct staff to proceed with the third item as
recommended by Cm. Bruni as it relates to Ordinance 97-O-021 in
regards to public hearings and notifications.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adopt Ordinance #97-O-028, as amended.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. 97-O-028 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a lease
amendment to the lease between the City of Laredo, as Lessor,
and Laredo Coachworks, Inc., as Lessee, dated January 6, 1992
and approved by Ordinance No. 92-O-001; said Amendment will
change Lessee's name from Laredo Coachworks, Inc., to LCW
Automotive Corporation; providing for effective date.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-028.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. 97-O-029 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a partial release of
covenant (Vol. 1190 pg. 170 W.C.D.R.) for property originally
platted as the Plaza, Southgate II, Units 1 and 2 (Vol. 3 page
11, W.C.P.R.) as replatted for the Southgate Subdivision Unit
II-A, Phase 1, Planned Unit Development filed in Vol. 16 pgs.
69-70 W.C.P.R. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-029.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. 97-O-030 Granting a license to Alestra De Mexico for the use of a
telecommunications PVC conduit on Juarez Lincoln International
Bridge and on city right-of-way on Iturbide Street.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-030.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
6. 97-O-034 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's Special Police Program
1996/1997 budget in the amount of $236,457.00 for a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grants Program from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the first year funding of this grant for the period
of October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, and authorizing
the Interim City Manager to implement said budget.
Motion to table for the next meeting.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 97-O-035 Ordinance approving a contract for fiscal year 1996-97 with the
Texas Department of Health and Budget in the amount of $78,916
for the HIV/AIDS counseling, testing, referral and partner
elicitation/notification (CTRPE) project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 1997,
through December 31, 1997; and increasing revenue line item 226-
0000-323-4043 from $0 to $78,916 and expenditure line item 226-
6059 from $0 to $78,916; and authorizing the Interim City
Manager to execute the contract. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-035.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 97-O-036 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 1996-97 annual budget
to reflect the projected revenues and expenses required to
accept the donation of $9,841 from Norwest Bank Texas, South,
N.A. to purchase of four scoreboards for the new recreation
centers. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-036.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to waive the regular order of business and move up items
D(1) and F(1).
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. MOTIONS
9. Amending the contract between the City of Laredo and the Laredo
Philharmonic Orchestra for Fiscal Year 1996-1997 to provide the option to
disburse payments in excess of the $9,250 allocation per quarter with
cumulative payments not exceeding the original contract award of $37,000.
The impetus behind this amendment is to allow a disbursement of
$20,718.50, since the majority of the LPO activity occurs within the first
quarter of the fiscal year.
Motion amending the contract.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. Presentation by Frank Carmichael, P.E., of Maxim Technologies, Inc.,
concerning the City's Pavement Management System.
Mr. Frank Carmichael of Maxim Technologies, Inc. made the presentation.
The professional services contract was awarded on behalf of the Laredo
Urban Transportation Study for the development of a pavement management
system for an estimated 320 miles of streets. On March 11, 1996 the
$74,500 contract was amended on January 18, 1996 to add 197 miles of
street to the project for a total of $92,380. The L.U.T.S. was required
under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to
develop a pavement management system for the metropolitan area which must
include, at a minimum, all streets and thoroughfares classified as
collector or better. The Pavement Management System provides information
concerning pavement condition based on criteria approved by the State of
Texas, with objective assessment of maintenance priorities, pavement
preservation strategies, anticipated pavement deterioration occasioned by
usage and other factors, repair/rehabilitation costs, and effective
scheduling of maintenance. The proposed system permits mapping of
pavement condition and maintenance priorities and a five year initial
maintenance/rehabilitation plan is proposed. The information will assist
city personnel and elected officials in assessing the resource
requirements for street maintenance in the annual budget and capital
improvement program. The software has been installed at the Public Works
Department and personnel will be trained.
Cm. Bruni requested a list of the information presented by districts.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
11. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.
1. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code to discuss the selection of a City Manager.
Mayor Ramirez requested from council if each member could arrive with a
list of the top five candidates and after appropriate discussions and
deliberations, a consensus can be reached on a short list of three
individuals to travel to Laredo for face-to-face interviews. This would
provide adequate time for the applicants to schedule and prepare for
their interviews and suggested that the interviews be conducted on
Saturday, February 15, 1997. He hoped that they will be able to reach a
consensus on a new City Manager after they finished the interviews so
that a formal announcement and contract approval can be made at the
inception of the February 18, 1997 City Council Meeting.
Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss the selection of a City Manager.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After executive session Mayor Ramirez announced that no formal action was
taken in executive session and proceeded to announce the recommendations
of the top four candidates as follows:
1 - Florencio Pe¤a III
2 - Gibert T. Perales
3 - Hollis V. Rotledge, Jr.
4 - Oscar S. Rodriguez
Motion to instruct Mayor Ramirez to proceed with contacting this four
individuals for the recruiting and interviewing process for City Manager.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the traffic count at the intersection of McPherson and
Alta Vista with possible action.
Robert Murillo, Traffic Engineer, reported that different types of
intersection related traffic data were collected for the purpose of this
study that included: 24 hour traffic counts, accident history, pedestrian
counts, peak hour vehicle delay, and peak hour turning movement data.
The traffic data collected was evaluated against the different applicable
traffic signal warrants in the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices of which none were satisfied. Police accident history data
collected indicated
that only one accident was reported within a two year period.
He continued by stating that two nearby traffic signals on McPherson Road
presently is adequate for the vehicular traffic on Alta Vista Drive, to
access McPherson Road, evidenced by their study findings as it pertains
to the low vehicular delays obtained. The installation of a traffic
signal would seriously disrupt the traffic flow on McPherson Road if
installed. He added that flashing lights can be a possibility used with
problems on blind corners, wide streets, etc.
Motion to instruct staff to proceed to set up pedestrian crossings signs
or whatever traffic signalization would be in order to start making the
vehicular traffic aware and warn motorist of increase pedestrian
crossings plus the necessary markings at the crosswalks at the most
direct route to the recreation centers.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Casso
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion and possible action on placing traffic signalization light on
the intersection of McPherson and Alta Vista.
This item was discussed with item #2 above.
3. Discussion and possible action on installing additional lighting around
B.P. Newman Elementary School.
Mr. Landin stated he met with staff from B.P. Newman, surveyed the area
there, reported the lighting around the school is there, however he will
recommend that they probably increase the luminage because the lights are
every 300 feet as per the street light policy. His recommendation is to
probably increase from 16,000 to 27,500 and added that he can request
this from CP&L.
Motion to proceed as recommended by Mr. Landin, to increase the luminage
of those lights, working in conjunction with CP&L for that area.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Discussion and possible action on the construction of a sidewalk on the
city right-of-way around B.P. Newman Elementary School.
Mr. Rolando Benavides, School Principle, stated that he was requesting
the sidewalks for the purpose of security and safety.
Cm. Bruni asked if staff can request a bid on what it would cost to a
build the sidewalk and if he can get additional funding from the private
sector to get this on a fast track.
Florencio Pena, Interim City Manager, stated that they already have an
in-house cost estimate and the total cost
is approximately $112,000.00.
Motion to proceed to make our offer to the U.I.S.D. for the 50-50
arrangement with concurrence from the schools that they will be starting
with B.P. Newman Elementary as a pilot project that they have selected as
a city to see if it fits their agenda; to incorporate the possibility of
the private sector coming up with part of the match for U.I.S.D. on this
project, and included in that, an outside cost estimate from a private
contractor as to the cost of construction.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso
1. Discussion regarding investigative procedures used at the Police
Department.
Cm. Casso stated for the record that it's costing them out of their money
about $8,000-$10,000.00 on legal fees. The taxpayers are not picking up
the tap on this issue, it is costing them money out of their pocket. He
would like staff to try to answer to Mr. Aramabula how much it is costing
the taxpayers. The reason he placed this item in the agenda regarding
the investigative procedures used at the Police Department is because he
understands that there is a report that the Interim Chief of Police has
completed and he is not sure if it has been submitted and if he has
signed the report or not, but he was wondering when this council was
going to be briefed as to what that report contains.
Florencio Pe¤a, Interim City Manager, stated that in light of pending
legal proceedings, he would cautioned council,
the Chief is ready to provide a summary of some of the issues that have
been discussed, but the report has not been finalized, it has not been
turned over to him, at this time he asked council to give them more time
to finalize it. This report is as a result of the November 6th meeting,
they have been doing work at the Police Department in regards to
investigative procedures in that department, they should have it
finalized and provide a copy to council at their
request. He concluded by saying that they can expect the report within
the next 10 days.
D. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Presentation by the Elks Lodge Organization, with possible action on a
resolution supporting the return of the Elks Lodge to the City of Laredo.
Elks Lodge members from Brownsville gave a brief history of the Elks
Lodge and the Laredo Lodge and of its benefits. They pledge their
support for the reopening of the Laredo Elks Lodge and asked for the
support of the City Council.
Motion to endorse the re-establishment of an Elks Lodge in our community
and to present a resolution to that effect at the next council meeting.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion and possible action concerning the condition of the drainage
outfalls that lead into the creek in and around the Hillside area along
Kentucky Avenue.
Cm. Valdez stated that his concern was the erosion problem.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that the section behind the
recreation center was built by the construction of McPherson and
specifically when they had the project ongoing they met with the
officials of the Wildlife and the Corp. of Engineers, and that section of
the ditch was supposed to remain as an earthen ditch because they were
having the rest of the channel (Hillside to Canal) concrete lined and as
a result of voiding that section of all greenery they had to leave this
section in that stage, as an earthen ditch. They had to plant trees,
otherwise they would have had the project stopped.
3. Status report on lighting in the Community Park area located on Martens
Street, and the replacement lighting to be placed in the Hidden Meadows
area, with possible action.
Luis Landin, Traffic Manager, reported that CP&L is behind a month and a
half because of the weather, the proposals have been signed by the City
Manager, they are in the hands of CP&L and they promised to finish
lighting area by the middle of February.
4. Status report on the replacement of street signs in Precinct 28 and 29.
Luis Landin, Traffic Manager, reported that the signs have been ordered
and they will be replacing the lights in the San Luis Rey, Alma Pierce
and Tomas Sanchez areas.
5. Discussion and possible action concerning vacant and abandoned buildings
in residential areas located in
District V.
Benny Salinas, Building Director, explained the procedure for citing the
owners of vacant and abandoned buildings in residential areas. He stated
that first the inspector goes out and identifies the house, red tags it,
come back and goes to the tax rolls and identify who the property owner
is, sends them a letter giving the 120 days for them to respond, and then
takes it before the standard building board. The board then decides
whether the structure can be repaired or if they can be teared down. He
added that some of the structures that were of concern, have been
identified, some buildings can be saved and some cannot. They work
closely with CD to demolish some of the structures.
E. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra
1. Status report concerning the land acquisition for a fire station site to
be located in the area of the Bob Bullock Loop and Del Mar Boulevard.
(Co-sponsored by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.)
Mike Garza, Interim Fire Chief, reported to council that they have been
communicating with landowners along the Bob Bullock Loop and have come up
with several options which they will discuss with the landowners this
week. Along Hwy. 359, they are waiting for a letter of land donation
for two (2) acres by the end of this week.
2. Discussion and possible action concerning the placement of a warning
beacon on Del Mar Boulevard at the St. Patricks Catholic Church.
Mr. Landin stated he called three towns to see if they have beacons and
none of them have beacons on churches, they do place church zone signs.
Cm. Guerra suggested that maybe they can talk to the church club to
participate in the cost.
Mayor Ramirez stated that what Mr. Landin is saying is that if we
establish presidence, that we should be prepared to establish that
presidence with everyone else. He added that they first take a pro-
active position on this by installing the signs available and then
perhaps approaching the church men's club at one of their meetings.
Mayor Ramirez instructed staff to go ahead with the placing of Church
Zone signs on Del Mar Boulevard at the St. Patricks Catholic Church.
Mr. Landin stated they will install the signs.
F. Requests by Councilmember Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo
1. Presentation by Irma Morales concerning cargo transfer issues in Laredo.
Mrs. Irma L. Morales, representing Lozano Transfer, and Sylvia Montemayor
Segovia, representing Montemayor Trucking, stated that they were
appearing before the council to protest the hauling of goods back to
Mexico by Mexican truck drivers. They also requested assistance from the
council to have bridge open after midnight and assign another line for
empty trucks to help with the delays by customs.
Florencio Pe¤a, Interim City Manager, stated that in regards to the
bridge closing at midnight, that decision is a decision made by customs,
the bridge is opened for vehicular traffic but customs as part of their
memorandum of November 11th, has basically said that any tractors
crossing after midnight have to cross through Colombia. He said that if
council wishes they can initiate another meeting with Customs and they
can bring this topic up.
Mrs. Morales stated she went to immigration, talked to Mr. Juarez, he
will bring a representative from San Antonio and they will meet with
other members and will call the city to have someone represent the City
and they will be having a meeting on this issue.
Mayor Ramirez announced for the record that they had received
correspondence from the Central Labor Council and that Mr. Rolando
Herrera was present.
Mr. Rolando Herrera, President of the Labor Group, stated they had a
concern about the high rate of unemployment in the city, businesses have
many costs to operate, and the competition that is being presently given
to them as far as workers is unfair, they are big contributors to our
taxes and they are concerned. He wants to know what council can do and
suggested that a committee be formed to study this deeper and that people
in Washington be contacted in reference to this issue.
Cm. Guerra requested that if they do have that meeting with Customs he
would like that Mr. Walter Cordy to be present and wants to instruct
staff to contact him if this meeting ever takes place.
Motion to waive the rules and move item #18 and #19.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Public hearing concerning the application by Sonat
Exporation Company, Houston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of a Special
Use Permit for Gas Extraction on 2.75 acres out of Porcion 36, Abstract
473, as described by metes and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83, south of
Masterson Road, and east of Riverside Subdivision. Known as the Sonat-
L.A. Wright #7 Well. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas
extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out
of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located
West of Hwy. 83, south of Masterson Road, and east of Riverside
Subdivision, known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 7 Well, of the City of
Laredo; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Perez
13. Public hearing concerning the application by Sonat Exploration Company,
Houston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas
extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out
of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located
west of Hwy. 83 and the South Laredo Sewer Treatment Plant, known as the
Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 14 Well. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this special use permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a gas
extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75 acre tract out
of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes and bounds, located
west of Hwy. 83 and the South Laredo Sewer Treatment Plant, known as the
Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 14 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Perez
14. Public hearing concerning the application by Anastacio Ramirez, amending
the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 1/3
of Lot 7 and the east 1/3 of Lot 8, Block 1991, Eastern Division, located
at 3206 Ash Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning the west 1/3 of Lot 7 and the east 1/3 of Lot 8, Block 1991,
Eastern Division, located at 3206 Ash Street, from B-3 (Community Business
District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication
and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Bruni
15. Public hearing concerning the application by North House, Inc., amending
the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 25.3348 acres
out of Porcion 28, Abstract 241, as described by metes and bounds, located
on the southside of US 59 and immediately south of the Heritage Park
Subdivision, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1-MH
(Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 25.3348 acres out of Porcion 28, Abstract 241, as described by
metes and bounds, located on the southside of US 59 and immediately south
of the Heritage Park Subdivision, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District);
providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Bruni
16. Public hearing concerning the application by Robert Muller, Ltd., amending
the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 26.9405 acres
out of Porcion 18, Abstract 591, as described by metes and bounds, located
west of FM 1472 at the end of Killam Industrial Boulevard, from AG
(Agricultural District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-1A
(Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 26.9405 acres out of Porcion 18, Abstract 591, as described by
metes and bounds, located West of FM 1472 at the end of Killam Industrial
Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Alvarado
17. Public hearing concerning the application by Pacific Southwest Bank,
amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning lots
9 and 10, Block 111, Western Division, located at 817 San Dario Avenue,
from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone
change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning lots 9 and 10, Block 111, Western Division, located at 817 San
Dario Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community
Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cw. Montalvo
X. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Motion to recess as City Council and convene as The Laredo Mass Transit
Board.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Approval of a contract with Greyhound Lines and it's affiliates, Turismos
Rapidos and Futura, for the operation of 16 buses (8, 4, 4 respectively)
for two days (2-21-97 & 2-22-97) at the estimated cost of $15,520.00, but
not to exceed $17,000.00.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Approval of a contract between the Laredo Municipal Transit System and
the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association and Jalapeno, Inc., to
provide transportation services associated with the 100th Annual
Washington's Birthday Celebration.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adjourn as The Mass Transit Board and convene as the City
Council.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time: 7:25 p.m.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MINUTES CONTAINED IN PAGES 01 TO 17 ARE TRUE
COMPLETE AND CORRECT PROCEEDING OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 27TH
DAY OF JANUARY, 1997. A CERTIFIED COPY IS ON FILE AT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY