CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M98-R-27
JULY 6, 1998
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting
to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
IN ATTENDANCE:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor
Alfredo Agredano, Councilmember, District I
Louis H. Bruni, Councilmember, District II
John C. Galo, Councilmember, District III
Cecilia May Moreno, Councilmember, District IV
Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Councilmember, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Councilmember, District VI
Mario G. Alvarado, Councilmember, District VII
Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo, Councilmember, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary
Florencio Pena, III, City Manager
Jaime L. Flores, City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting, May 18, 1998
City Council Meeting, June 1, 1998
City Council Meeting, June 2, 1998
City Council Meeting, June 15, 1998
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni and Cm. Galo were not present at this time.
Cm. Bruni and Cm. Galo came in at 5:35 p.m.
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
3. Ordinance granting to Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc., its
legal representatives, successors, lessees and assigns, as the
grantee, herein, certain powers, licenses, rights-of-way,
privileges and franchise to construct and maintain in the City
of Laredo, Texas, as now or hereafter constituted, and
electric power utility system in said city and to use the
streets, avenues, easements, rights-of-way, alleys, highways,
sidewalks, bridges and other structures and places and public
grounds in said City for a period of ten (10) years with one
(1), ten (10) year renewal period subject to renegotiation by
the parties; and prescribing certain rights, duties, terms and
conditions herein mentioned and providing for the payment to
said City of a percentage of certain receipts of grantee from
its operations therein; and providing for the acceptance of
this ordinance by grantee; and containing a savings clause, and
providing for publication and an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Ordinance closing as a public easement a 17.7 feet wide alley
dedicated for public use in Block 795, 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 north side of Lots 7,8,9, 10, 11 & 12, and abuts the
south side of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6; 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
5. Ordinance closing as a public easement that section of Ejido
Avenue between Frost and Lyon Streets also known as the 2900
block of Ejido, situated in the Eastern Division, City of
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and providing for an effective
date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
6. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey title to the State of Texas for
one tract of land containing 99.611 acres of land, more or
less. Said tract of land being described as:
Parcel 1 - containing 30.163 acres of land, more or less,
Parcel 2 - containing 67.602 acres of land, more or less, and
Parcel 3 - containing 1.846 acres of land, more or less;
and having been acquired in fee simple for the construction of
an access road connecting the Laredo Northwest International
Fourth Bridge and related facilities to Interstate Highway 35.
Said tract being located in Porcion 20, Abstract 48, Webb
County, Texas; being generally described by metes and bounds;
and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Ordinance setting the maximum speed limits in that portion
between Arkansas Avenue east to the city limits on U.S. Highway
59, within the city limits of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as
defined in TX-DOT Control Section Map 0542-01 as follows:
55 MPH from Milepoint 42.755 to Milepoint 42.854
50 MPH from Milepoint 42.854 to Milepoint 43.551
45 MPH from Milepoint 42.854 to Milepoint 45.382
Motion to table this item until the representative from TXDOT
arrives.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to take from the table.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni stated that he would like to see a 45 MPH speed limit
from all the way to Heritage Park.
Mr. Jesus Sanchez from TXDOT stated that the request from
Cm. Bruni was not possible because according to their
guidelines it is already at the lowest speed permissible.
Cm. Bruni requested that there be more police enforcement and
asked TXDOT to revisit and reevaluate that section as soon as
time would permit.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VI. FINAL READINGS
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinances #98-O-158,
#98-O-169, #98-O-170, #98-O-171, #98-O-172, #98-O-173, #98-O-174,
#98-O-175, #98-O-176, #98-O-177, #98-O-178, #98-O-179, #98-O-180.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 98-O-158 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 92-0-098 granting
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company ("Telephone
Company") the non-exclusive right to use the rights-
of-way in the City for its telecommunications
business, by amending Section 4 to extend the
franchise term for a period of sixty days from the
date of expiration of May 30, 1998 until July 29,
1998; providing for publication and effective date.
(City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-158.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. 98-O-169 Ordinance amending Sections 24.63, 24.65.15 and
24.65.16 of the Laredo Land Development Code by
allowing for the storage of hazardous materials,
incidental to transportation and storage, in M-1
(Light Manufacturing Districts) and storage and
handling of hazardous materials in M-2 (Heavy
Manufacturing Districts). (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-169.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. 98-O-170 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning the north 1/3 of Lot 5,
and the north 1/3 of the east 56.56 feet of Lot 6,
Block 1021, Eastern Division, located at 3316 S.
Buena Vista Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential
District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
(Councilmember Alfredo Agredano)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-170.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. 98-O-171 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 10.7286 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located on SH359 east
of the Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). (Councilmember Alfredo Agredano)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-171.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. 98-O-172 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 11.6087 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of Orango
Boulevard and River Front Road, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to R-1-MH (Single Family
Manufactured Housing District).
(Councilmember Alfredo Agredano)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-172.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. 98-O-173 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 126, Eastern
Division, located at 3619 Monterrey Avenue, from R-3
(Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District). (Councilmember Eliseo Valdez Jr.)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-173.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. 98-O-174 Ordinance amending Ordinance no. 98-O-120 authorizing
the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a mini-
storage, on Lot 1, Block 1, Crownridge Subdivision,
located at 602 Shiloh Drive by changing the name of
the person to whom the Special Use Permit is issued.
(Councilmember Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to approve Ordianance #98-O-174.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. 98-O-175 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 8, Crownridge
Subdivision, Unit I, located at 510 Shiloh Drive,
from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District).
(Councilmember Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-175.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 98-O-176 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the
City of Laredo by rezoning 15.764 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, located at east of
FM1472 at the World Trade Center Loop, from AG
(Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). (Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-176.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. 98-O-177 Ordinance amending Section 24.63.2 of the Laredo Land
Development Code to allow the location of political
campaign headquarters in certain zoning districts.
(City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-177.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 98-O-178 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998
annual budget in the amount of $115,168.00 for the
Criminal Justice Division Grant from the Office of
the Governor. The Office of the Governor is
contributing $78,172.00 with the City designating
$36,996.00 in matching funds. These funds for the
Domestic Violence grant under the Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA) is for the period of June 1, 1998
through May 31, 1999. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-178.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 98-O-179 Ordinance amending City of Laredo's 1997-1998 budget
in the amount of $1,052,415.00. Of this amount,
$758,249.00 is grant funds, with the City designating
$294,166.00, in matching funds for a grant from the
Criminal Justice Division for Multi-Agency Narcotics
Task Force for the period of June 1, 1998 through
May 31, 1999 and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any and all documents pertaining to this grant
application. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-179.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. 98-O-180 Ordinance amending City of Laredo FY 1997-98 Annual
Budget by creating three (3) Civil Engineer I
positions to assist with project management and in-
house project quality control. These positions will
be funded from the 1998 bond projects, for
approximately one month for a total of $11,250.00
including benefits, and authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget. (City Council)
Florencio Pena, City Manager, stated for the record
that we will only charge to the project fund the
actual salary of these engineers and not any amount
over their actual salaries.
Motion to approve Ordinance #98-O-180.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. RESOLUTIONS
21. 98-R-102 Confirming appointment and reappointment by the Mayor
of the members to the Policy Committee of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and
reappointing Maria Luisa Mendiola to the Library
Board.
Mayor Flores named Cw. Moreno, Cm. Galo, and
Cm. Alvarado to the MPO.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-102.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. 98-R-103 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant in
collaboration with the Laredo Community College et
al, for the South Texas Telecommunications Consortium
Discovery Grant Program (Texas Telecommunications
Infrastructure Fund) in the amount of $53,646.00, and
is directed to execute any and all related documents
as required.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-103.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. 98-R-104 Declaring the public necessity to acquire the
"Surface Only" of 25,142.34 square feet (0.5772 of an
acre) tract of land, more or less, necessary as
right-of-way for the widening of Cherry Hill Drive
from the North right-of-way line of Pappas Street,
North to the South right-of-way line Ponderosa
Street. Said tract of land being situated in Survey
1020 and partly in the Original City of Laredo Tract
in the Laredo Air Base Enclosure, Webb County, Texas;
more particularly described by metes and bounds; and
authorizing the City Attorney to initiate eminent
domain proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is
unable to acquire through negotiations due to
inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of
ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to
locate the listed owner.
Motion to approve Resolution # 98-R-104.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. 98-R-105 Declaring the public necessity to acquire the
"Surface Only" of 0.0224 (974.94 square feet) parcel
of land, more or less, necessary as right-of-way for
the improvement of Orilla Avenue from Mann Road to
Carrillo Road. Said parcel of land being situated in
the Carrillo Road Development, 10.2406 acre tract,
Webb County, Texas; being more particularly described
by metes and bounds; and authorizing the City
Attorney to initiate eminent domain proceedings to
acquire said parcel of land if staff is unable to
acquire through negotiations due to inability to
agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership,
owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate the
listed owner.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-105.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. 98-R-107 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation
from the Texaco Corporation in the amount of $125.00
for the purchase of five (5) canine badges for the
Laredo Police Department canines. This money is
strictly a donation and there are no matching funds
required.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-107.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. 98-R-108 Recognizing the formation of the Laredo Homeless
Coalition composed of members of local public/private
organizations for the purpose of addressing the needs
of Laredo's homeless population. The Coalition's
mission is to create and maintain a local continuum
of care system through which homeless individuals and
families can secure housing and the necessary support
services in order to end the state of homelessness,
promote self-sufficiency, and ultimately live
independently.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-108.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. 98-R-109 Accepting a Grant in the amount of $8,300,000.00 from
the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport
Improvement Program and appropriating the sum of
$1,616,667.00 as the local match and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the grant agreement. The
local match is available in the FY 1997-1998 Airport
Fund Budget. The federal and local funds will be used
to implement Laredo's FAA approved FAR PART 150
Airport Noise Compatibility Program and to construct
a portion of a parallel taxiway. The Airport Noise
Compatibility Program is a voluntary program
consisting of acquisition in fee simple of noise
impacted residents located in the FAA approved areas
near the airport, or sound proofing said residential
structures in exchange for an aviation easement, or
simply acquiring an aviation easement from the
property owner.
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-109.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
28. 98-R-110 Appointing the nominees of District I Council Member
Alfredo Agredano, to the Airport Advisory Board,
Planning and Zoning Commission, Telecommunications
Commission, and the Transportation Safety Advisory
Board.
Cm. Agredano appointed the following persons:
Juanita I. Martinez Planning & Zoning
Daniel Donovan Telecommunications
Frank Quesada Transportation
Dr. Michael Landeck Airport
Motion to approve Resolution #98-R-110.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VIII. MOTIONS
29. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise
for bids for the following:
a) office furniture - Police Substation
b) laser printing/mailing of 1998 tax statements - Tax
Department
c) uniforms - Bridge System
d) recycling blue bags - Public Works Department
A tentative bid award date is scheduled for August 3, 1998.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise
for bids on traffic signal mast arms and poles. This hardware
material will be utilized for two (2) new traffic signal
installations at Arkansas Ext./Bartlett Avenue, and Bustamante
Street/Meadow Avenue and for the replacement of several
traffic signal poles on U.S. 59 at Arkansas Avenue, Bartlett
Avenue, and Meadow Avenue as a result of the U.S. 59
reconstruction project.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Approval of specifications and authorization to Request
Proposals for the Airport Liability Insurance and Blanket
Public Employee Dishonesty Bond.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Approval to select and authorization to negotiate professional
contracts for engineering services to design and prepare plans
and specifications and provide cost estimates for the
following projects:
1. Sidewalks at the Approaches to Clark Elementary School to
be designed In-House. Funding is available in the Capital
Improvement Fund Clark Elementary Sidewalks.
2. Extension of University Boulevard West of Bob Bullock Loop
and vacating of a portion of Casa Verde Road to Howland
Engineering and Surveying Company. Funding is available in
Capital Improvement Fund Extension of University
Boulevard/Casa Verde Road.
3. Preparation of an NPDES Storm Water Pollution Plan for the
Laredo Landfill on Highway 359, with the option of similar
services for other closed landfills on Highway 59 and Mines
Road to Rust Lichliter Jameson. Funding is available in
Landfill Purchased Prof. Services.
The Engineering Contract Review Committee concurs with the
recommendation.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Approval of selection of consultant and award of an
architectural/engineering contract to Design Group
International, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed
$22,500.00 to provide surveys, design and preparation of plans
and specifications and cost estimates for the expansion of the
Santo Nino Health Center located at 2200 Zacatecas Street and
an additional scope of work to evaluate the current space
occupied by the City of Laredo Branch Library. This project is
on a fast track basis so that completion of the project occurs
by December 1998. Funding is available in the Health Fund
Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.) Capital
Outlay/Buildings. The Engineering Contract Review Committee
concurs with the recommendation.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, clarified that the $22,500 is
for the Santo Nino Hall Center only and does not include the
Branch Library expansion.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Award of an engineering contract to Porras Engineering
Company, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $15,660.00
to include boundary and topographic surveys, surveys for
drainage easements, design and preparation of plans and
specifications for the Chaparral Drainage Improvements from
Calton Road to Canal Street. Funding is available in the
1998 CO Issue Drainage - Park/Chaparral.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
35. Award of six month supply contracts to the LOW BIDDERS,
A to Z Tire & Battery, Laredo, Texas ($42,075.01), Goodyear
Auto Store, Laredo, Texas ($40,156.30), and Tire Center, San
Antonio, Texas ($29,214.04) to supply tires and tubes for all
City vehicles. The bid pricing is approximately 3% less than
the previous contract period. A total of three bids were
received for this purchase. Funding is available in the Fleet
Maintenance Fund - Fleet Charges.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Award of an annual service contract to the LOW BIDDER, Lawn
Masters, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $100,398.00, for
providing ground maintenance services for the Utilities
Department, the Bridge System, the Parks Department, Police
Department, and the Public Library. The contract includes
cutting cycles at all three International Bridge locations,
the water plants, booster stations, the wastewater treatment
plants, storage tank locations, utility easements, the Clark
Street median, the Police Station, and the Public Library. The
contract shall be for a one year period with an option for a
second year. The bid pricing is approximately 5% less than the
previous contract amount. A total of six bids were received
for these services. Funding is available in each departments
respective contractual line items.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Award of six month supply contracts to the LOW BIDDERS, Arnold
Oil Co., dba Lone Star Lubricants, Laredo, Texas, in the
estimated amount of $28,332.34, and Leyendecker Oil Co.,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $3,356.30, for the
purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Maintenance Division. The
bid pricing will be firm during this six month period and all
items will be purchased on an as need basis. The bid pricing
is approximately 4% less than the previous contract period. A
total of two bids were received for this purchase. Funding is
available in Fleet Maintenance - Fleet Charges.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
38. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Duncan Industries from
Harrison, Arkansas in the amount of $48,462.48, for the
purchase of vandal-proof upper and lower housing assemblies,
mounting yokes, keys, and coin cartridges for parking meters.
These housing assembles will replace older meter housings that
have been vandalized continuously, and also will prevent any
physical removal of coins from the meters. Funding is
available in the parking meter equipment.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
39. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Enforcement Technology
Inc., from Irvine, California in the amount of $20,314.00, for
the purchase of four hand-held computers with software and the
entire system, including the required accessories and
training, for issuing parking citations. Funding is available
in the Parking Meters Fund Budget Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
40. Approval of change order no. 1, a net increase of $33,265.85
for additional work because of unexpected field conditions,
especially underground public private utility lines not
documented in office records and for the balance of quantities
actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Construction
of 68 Accessible Ramps at 17 intersections at San Agustin
Plaza, Bruni Plaza, and Saint Peters Plaza and related
access routes, and approval of final payment in the amount of
$62,495.76 to A.E. Construction Company, Inc., San Antonio,
Texas. The original contract amount was $263.930.86. This
change order brings the total contract amount to $297,196.71.
Funding is available in the CDBG Retainage Payable; Capital
Improvement Fund A.D.A. Improvements; and Capital Improvement
Fund Retainage Payable.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
41. Refund of property tax to the following individual:
a. Agustin Maldonado in the amount of $1,567.25 for erroneous
payment.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
42. Authorizing award of FY1996 Home Investment Partnership
Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
funds of $91,575.00 to the Laredo Webb Neighborhood Housing
Services, Inc., and $91,575.00 to Azteca Economic Development
& Preservation Corporation, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute all documents in support of this action.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
43. Authorizing the selection of a consultant and enter
negotiations for the Laredo Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Update. The consultant recommended for selection is Wilbur
Smith Associates.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
44. Authorizing the selection of a consultant and enter
negotiations for the Laredo Transit Planning Study. The
consultant recommended for selection is LKC Consulting
Services, Inc.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
45. Presentation by City Manager regarding the city's contract
with ATE Management and Service Company (Now "Ryder" ATE,
Inc.") for management of the City's Public Transit System,
with possible action.
Motion to instruct staff to give ATE proper notice that we
will renegotiate their contract; to prepare an RFP; to look
into the possibility to do this in-house; and to continue the
negotiations with ATE for an additional 3 months, if
necessary.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
46. Discussion and possible action to set a date for the FY 1998-
1999 Aid to Other Agencies presentations, to be held at the
City Council Chambers.
Motion to accept the date of August 5th at 5:00 p.m. for the
Aid to Other Agencies Workshop.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
47. Discussion and possible action in setting a date to meet with
Martinez and Associates to discuss the development of a State
Legislative Agenda for 1999.
Motion to set the date of July 29th at 4:00 p.m. to meet with
Martinez and Associates.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
48. Adoption of a schedule for workshop and town hall meetings.
Suggested schedule for the Budget Workshops:
Thursday, August 13, 1998 5:30 p.m. ----
Friday, August 14, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Suggested schedule for the Town Hall Meetings:
Tuesday, August 18, 1998 - District I, VIII 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 1998 - District II, VII 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 1998 - District III, VI 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 - District IV, V 6:30 p.m.
City of Laredo Showcase Workshop:
Saturday, July 25, 1998 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mall Del Norte, Center Court
Motion to amend the suggested schedule for the Budget
Workshops as follows:
Wednesday, August 12, 1998 5:30 p.m. ----
Thursday, August 13, 1998 5:30 p.m. ----
Friday, August 14, 1998 5:30 p.m. ----
Saturday, August 15, 1998 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adopt the schedule as amended.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
49. Status report on Yeary at Calton Road.
Cindy Collazo, Director of Community Development, reported
that she had been advised by H.E.B. that they had sent the
settlement agreement to the city today (7/6/98), so we should
be receiving it by tomorrow morning. The warranty deed by the
other company, Dream, Inc., has been signed and executed, we
have gotten a copy. We will be in possession of the property
as soon as we get the exchange of payment.
50. Update on the status of the 20 inch water line break at
Jefferson and San Dario.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, reported that in late June
utilities had a broken pipe located at Jefferson and San
Dario. This is the line that brings water from the lower
plant at Jefferson by the river banks to the Lyon tanks. This
pipe work should be finished by this Friday (7-10-98).
Due to this broken pipe we incurred an emergency expense of
$32,000 which Council needs to ratify.
51. Status report on the progress of the Chacon Creek Interceptor
project with possible action.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, reported that this project
has been completely designed from Highway 59 to the south side
plan, approximately 7 miles at a cost of $12 million.
Environment work is complete and under EPA review. Once
reviewed by EPA they will provide us with a most significant
impact finding statement so we anticipate having the project
placed for bidding sometime in October 1998.
52. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, reported that two
alternatives have been taken into consideration:
(1) analyze the sewer plan, assigning a cost to the septic
tanks, and looking for external cost.
(2) accept the proposal as presented and try to limit the land
subdivision and limit the number of septic tanks.
Mayor Flores asked Mr. Roman for the approximate date for the
residents to have service?
Mr. Roman stated that it would be late summer 2001.
Florencio Pena, City Manager, explained that due to complexity
of the issues it is a lengthy process. He further explained
that at this point staff has had to revise the schedule 8
months then present it to the Water Development Board by April
1999 for their approval continuing with 6 additional months
for a final design and construction after that.
53. Discussion and possible action regarding the implementation of
the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility
Program Management and Administration Plan, and authorization
to submit said plan to the Federal Aviation Administration for
approval.
Cindy Collazo, Director of Community Development, reported
that a copy of the plan that will be submitted to FAA had been
included for Council to review. She explained that there were
424 properties that were reported by a consultant in a study
done in 1994. Of these 424 properties 24 are aligned with the
70 DNL's which is the highest impacted of the noise contour.
There are 324 that are within the 65 DNL's and are located
south of runway 35L and 76 within the Country Club Estates.
Mrs. Collazo further explained that distribution would be done
at a ratio of 4 to 1, 4 within the 65 DNL's to 1 of the
Country Club Estates. Also stating that there will be three
programs available:
(a) Fee Simple Acquisition Program - will be strictly
voluntary with no eminent domain.
(b) Acoustical Treatment Program - to reduce the noise level
at each dwelling. This program will require that
residents provide the city with an avigation easement
over their parcels.
(c) Avigation Easement Acquisition Program - residents who do
not want to relocate but will provide the city with an
avigation easement.
Motion authorizing staff to submit said plan to FAA.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
54. Presentation of the proposed 1999 Unified Planning Work
Program (UPWP) of the Laredo Urban Transportation Study (MPO)
with possible action.
Keith Selman, Planning Director, gave a brief update on our
current UPWP activities. Two studies that were completed
were the Hazardous Cargo Routing and the Bridge IV model.
The studies that are currently underway are:
-the west Laredo study with preliminary reports regarding the
CP&L road that Council had asked for and that has been
incorporated into the CIP.
-initiated the master plan in the transit plan aspect for our
current UPWP.
Staff delivered to Council for their review the proposed UPWP.
These are some of the allocations:
-under administration management, these monies are allocated
for staffing.
-$10,000 allocated for growth and development, monitoring and
projections.
-under control access and traffic calming study, these are
monies will be used primarily for research gathering.
-under transit planning, these are monies that are allocated
strictly for transit, either we use or we loose.
The project that is carried over will be the update of
Metropolitan Transportation Plan that must be updated by end
of December 1999 for a 20 year plan.
Motion to adopt the study as presented.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. COMMUNICATIONS
Presentation by UPCOD, Inc. (Underprivileged Children of Divorce)
inviting the Laredo City Council to their first fund-raising
walk-a-thon to be held Saturday, September, 28, 1998.
Robert Pena, representative for UPCOD, formally invited the
Mayor and City Council to their fundraiser which will be held
on September 28, 1998.
Elizabeth Ryan from the Children's Museum publicly thanked the
Council, Fleet Management, and the Police Department for the
loan of the Police motorcycles that are on display at the
museum. She invited that Council to their opening on July
12th at 3:00 p.m.
XI. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
55. Requests by Mayor and City Council members for presentation
and discussion.
A. Requests by Council member Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the Brown and Root Drainage Project at the
Laredo International Airport, with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that he had
received a draft report where Brown & Root is identifying
some areas that will be reviewed.
These areas are:
Bob Bullock Loop that had flooding at the entrance of the
new terminal from the rain storm that we had last March.
Mr. Juan Villarreal from TXDOT has been contacted and we
will be meeting with him to address the problem.
The area by the Texas Department of Human Services on Lake
Casa Blanca Road also reported flooding. It is reported
that the culvert that crosses Casa Blanca Road is capable
of carrying the run off; however, the downstream creek that
leads to the culvert to Highway 59, an exhibit and drainage
calculations will also be discussed with Mr. John Saavedra.
Cm. Bruni requested that the sketch that he had submitted
and indicates the area between Ejido and Casa Blanca Road
be incorporated for Brown & Root to review and make their
recommendation.
2. Status report on the lack of waste water infrastructure on
the north side of Hwy. 59 between Ejido Street and the
entrance of Casa Blanca State Park, with possible action.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, stated that he needed
to clarify that when they started with this particular
project staff was looking at a potential failure of the
septic tanks that resulted in sewage going into the creek.
The health department has been investigating these
septic tanks and Mr. Jerry Robinson has informed us that
there really is no leakage. Mr. Roman further explained
that Chacon Creek has run-off water continuously but that
it comes from different parts of the city.
Motion to instruct staff to develop criteria for a sewer
assessment program and come back with a recommendation by
the end of this month for Council to review.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Requests by Council member John C. Galo
1. Update from staff of cleanup of Chacon Creek.
Cindy Collazo, Director of Community Development, reported
that 154 notices have been mailed to property owners and
they will have 10 days from receipt of notice to comply, if
not they will be issued a citation. Mrs. Collazo further
informed Council that there is one unclaimed property and
21 city owned properties.
Cm. Galo commended Mrs. Collazo for the 154 notices that
were mailed in such a short time and requested that the
city owned properties be the first on the clean up process.
2. Discussion and possible action on the grade rail crossings
for the district.
Motion to table for the next meeting.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Discussion and possible action on operation cleanup.
Cm. Galo informed Council that this is a program that is
on-going in San Antonio and possibly other cities. This
program incorporates all city departments to do a major
clean up of different neighborhoods.
Cindy Collazo, Director of Community Development, stated
that there had been a similar operation back in 1990 and
all city departments were involved. The process would be
where staff would target streets and work 2 to 3 blocks at
a time. Property owners would be notified the day before
so they would be prepared to dispose of all their trash.
However, due to the work load and the priority of projects
that effort was basically stopped. We do continue to
enforce clean up on a daily basis through a referral
system.
Motion to enforce city ordinances through code enforcement,
animal control and other departments and continue with the
operation clean sweep on a limited basis.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Discussion on the privatization of the Utilities Department
and possible action to approve request for proposals not
the exceed $25,000.00.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, reported that what was
sought to be accomplished with the $100,000 study was
divided into two parts:
(1) to perform an operations evaluation; benchmarking to
see if the department is efficient or inefficient;
identify areas of improvement, and
(2) compare us to other privatization or non-privatization
of the utilities department in other cities; and
identify areas of what needs to get done.
Motion to instruct the City manager to employ by a specific
time the services of a consultant not to exceed $25,000, to
design and prepare RFP's to seek competitive bids for
operation and maintenance of the total water and waste
water utilities department.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Guerra
Jaime Flores, City Attorney, stated that since the item had
been tabled at the last meeting it would take precendence
over this motion. He advised that the item would need to
be taken from the table to be able to make another motion.
Motion to take from the table.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 3 Against: 5 Abstain: 0
Cm. Galo Cm. Agredano
Cm. Valdez Cm. Bruni
Cm. Guerra Cw. Moreno
Cm. Alvarado
Cw. Montalvo
C. Requests by Council member Eliseo Valdez Jr.
1. Presentation by Hector Farias, President of the Texas
Mexican Border International Trade Association regarding
the proposed economic development sales tax.
Mr. Farias stated that the international trade community
takes exception to the fact that the process in which the
1/4 cent tax increase has been presented has been exclusive
rather than inclusive. There is no mention of conflicts of
interest which should be emphasized by Council.
Mr. Farias requested that Council takes a good look at this
and not put it to a vote until it has been researched and
presented to the community.
Florencio Pena, City Manager, informed Council that there
was a roll back of 1/2 cent in place and that it was
adopted by Webb County. In other cities like McAllen,
Brownsville, and Harlingen have a 1/2 cent roll back but
they also have an economic sales tax of 1/2 cent.
John Sharp's office representatives came to Laredo at least
twice to discuss the pros and cons of having an economic
sales tax.
As far as input Council had workshops at the Public Library
with the Chamber of Commerce, Hotel/Motel Industry, Laredo
Community college, and Texas A&M International University.
2. Requesting a traffic study for the placement of a traffic
safety device at the intersection of Marcella Avenue and
Taylor Street, with possible action.
Luis Landin, Traffic Manager, stated that his department
staff will be consulting with the traffic engineer and
visiting the intersection to analyze the problem. A
traffic count cannot be conducted due to lack of traffic in
the area because school is out. As soon as a conclusion is
drawn a report will be presented to Council.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the criteria for
Council membership on any City Council Ad Hoc Committee.
Cm. Alvarado stated that after checking with staff he had
found that there were no guidelines or nothing in the
ordinance as far as criteria for membership so he requested
that staff do some research and establish criteria for
Ad Hoc or Standing Committees.
Florencio Pena, City Manager, stated that he would research
the item and report back to Council in 30 days.
D. Requests by Council member Consuelo Montalvo
1. Appointing Council member Alfredo Agredano to the El Metro
Transit Center Ad Hoc Committee.
(Co-sponsored by Council member Mario G. Alvarado)
Cm. Alvarado nominated Cm. Galo to the El Metro Transit
Center Ad Hoc Committee.
Motion to approve the nomination of Cm. Galo.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Guerra
The second was withdrawn and no action was taken because
this was not on the agenda.
Motion to approve the appointment of Cm. Agredano.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Instructing staff to look into the possibility of funding
The Border Area Nutrition Council in the amount of
$7,500.00 to be matched by Webb County. (Co-sponsored by
Council members Eliseo Valdez Jr. and Joe A. Guerra)
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
56. Public hearing regarding an application by Julian Del Bosque
amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 11, Block 229, Eastern Division, located at 1619
Cedar Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3
(Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends denial of this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 229, Eastern Division,
located at 1619 Cedar Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Julian Del Bosque appeared before the council to request
approval of the zone change.
Motion to close the public hearing; over-ride P&Z and approve
a Conditional Use Permit on a time certain for a 1 year
period; and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
57. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual
Budget in the amount of $125.00 and authorizing the City
Manager to accept a donation from the Texaco Corporation in
the amount of $125.00 for purchasing badges for the Laredo
Police Department Canines. This donation will be strictly used
for the purchase of these badges and is at no cost to the
City.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual
Budget in the amount of $125.00 and authorizing the City
Manager to accept a donation from the Texaco Corporation in
the amount of $125.00 for purchasing badges for the Laredo
Police Department Canines. This donation will be strictly used
for the purchase of these badges and is at no cost to the
City.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
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 : Cm. Galo
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
58. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-1998 Annual
Budget to increase the revenues by an amount of $8,300,000.00
received from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant
Officer No. 3-48-0136-21 and appropriating $1,616,667.00 from
the Airport Reserve Account to match said grant for the
purpose of implementing Laredo's FAR Part 150 Noise
Compatibility Program and to construct a portion of a parallel
taxiway. Total available for noise abatement is $6,250,000.00
and $3,666,667.00, is available for the construction of the
parallel taxiway.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-1998 Annual
Budget to increase the revenues by an amount of $8,300,000.00
received from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant
Officer No. 3-48-0136-21 and appropriating $1,616,667.00 from
the Airport Reserve Account to match said grant for the
purpose of implementing Laredo's FAR Part 150 Noise
Compatibility Program and to construct a portion of a parallel
taxiway. Total available for noise abatement is $6,250,000.00
and $3,666,667.00, is available for the construction of the
parallel taxiway.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Guerra
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: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
59. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the
1998 Consolidated Plan which identifies the projects proposed
to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development through the 24th Action Year Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), the 1998 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME), and the 1998 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG).
The projects are as follows:
24th Action Year Community Development Block Grant
Community Development Administration . . . . . . $620,533
Housing Rehabilitation Administration . . . . . $128,196
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. . . . . . . $350,000
Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $251,050
Paving Project 61 (includes anticipated
program income of $39,900) . . . . . . . . . . $316,900
School Sidewalk Approaches, District IV . . . . $150,000
Acquisition of Park Land . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,000
East Hachar Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . $700,000
Hamilton Hotel - Section 108 Loan Repayment . . $148,000
Tinaja/Chacon Pilot Channel. . . . . . . . . . . $410,000
Graffiti Removal Program . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 28,359
Acquisition and relocation related to
Lafayette widening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $675,000
Zacate Creek Linear Park (Saunders to Canal) . . $200,000
Blaine/Milmo/Loop 20 Improvements. . . . . . . . $ 90,000
Clark/Hendricks Street Improvements. . . . . . . $ 45,862
1998 Home Grant
New Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345,997
Down Payment Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,000
15% Community Housing Development
Organization Set Aside . . . . . . . . . . . . $188,550
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $122,453
1998 Emergency Shelter Grant
Homeless Prevention Program. . . . . . . . . . . $ 47,595
Homeless Shelter Program (Operations). . . . . . $111,055
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,350
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM
Motion to recess as City Council and convene as The Laredo
Mass Transit System.
Moved : Cw. Montalvo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
60. 98-RT-106 Certifying that the Transit Department of the City
of Laredo, Texas is unable to acquire seven
paratransit vehicles as specified in bid invitation
98-075, using compressed natural gas at a projected
cost that is reasonably expected to result in no
greater net cost over the use of gasoline, measured
over their expected useful life.
Motion to approve resolution 98-RT-106.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni
61. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Texas Commercial Bus,
Lockhart, Texas, in the amount of $356,482.00 for seven
replacement paratransit vans. Delivery is expected within 120
days of submittal of order. This award is subject to approval
of Resolution 98-RT-106, concerning alternative fuel vehicles.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni
62. Authorization to issue a Public Notice to hold public hearings
and receive public comments on proposed elimination of the
following fixed routes:
Route 24-CC School Tripper
Route 26-West School Tripper
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adjourn as The Mass Transit Board and convene as
City Council.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU
Motion to recess as City Council and convene as The Laredo
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
63. Approval of a contract with Graphitiks Advertising Design
Inc., to produce a Visitor Guide Magazine for the Laredo
Convention and Visitors Bureau. Quantity will be 55,000
copies.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
64. Approval of contract with Vendor, S.A. de C.V. in the amount
of $89,351.74 for outdoor (billboard) advertising in Mexico.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
65. Presentation of the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tourism Video Brochure in both English and Spanish.
Mr. Ramon Hernandez, Acting Director, made the presentation
before the council and presented the council with brochures
and showed the video.
Motion to recess as The Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
and convene as City Council.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
M98-R-27(S)
VIII. MOTION
A. Appointing two members of the City Council to serve on the
Ad Hoc Nominating Committee to review and consider nominees
to the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
Mayor Flores named Cm. Valdez and Cm. Agredano as the
nominees to the Ad Hoc Advisory Board of the C&V.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cw. Montalvo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Adjournment time: 9:45 p.m.
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01
to 28 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City
Council Meeting held on the 6th day of July, 1998.
_________________________
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City Secretary