I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 2, 2014 & September 9, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation of World War II Veterans that traveled to Washington, D.C. on September 11-14, 2014 to view the World War II Memorial. b. Presentation by the Laredo Licensed U.S. Brokers Association on its inaugural conference "Traversing the Leading Logistical Trade Corridor" on October 8-10, 2014. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Laredo Lady 9 Softball Team for their championship at the Somerset Texas 2014 Tournament on September 7, 2014. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $11,360,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $6,185,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; 1. acquisition of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments, to wit: City Administration, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; 2. acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing related drainage improvements; 3. and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the Certificates of Obligation; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $7,755,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014 for the purchase of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $12,125,000.00 City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2014, for the purpose of improving and extending the City’s combined waterworks system and sewer system, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend and appropriate the FY 2013-2014 Budget of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $200,000.00. Operational budget will increase from $13,607,505.00 to $13,807,505.00. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Fund. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10 acres, located at 5663 and 5673 State Highway 359, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
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 Replat Lot 1-A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1965, Eastern Division, located at 3119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 111 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 495, Eastern Division, located at 4402 and 4404 Maryland Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 61.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at East of Interstate 35 Frontage Road, South of Bob Bullock Loop and North of San Isidro Parkway, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.78 acres out of Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9503 and 9505 Mines Road, from B-3(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 1, Block 30, Eastern Division, located at 311 Chihuahua Street; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and the South ½ of Lot 4, Block 207, Western Division, located at 1202 Main Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed zone change. District VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.61 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the corner of south San Isidro Parkway and east of Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 99, Western Division, located at 619 Farragut Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District VIII
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 33. A. Request by Council Member Mike Garza 1. Discussion with possible action on creating City Council Member attendance requirements at City Council Meetings.(Co-Sponsored by Mayor Raul G. Salinas) B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel 1. Status report on the Landfill Gas-to-Energy Feasibility Study by CDM Smith, with possible action. C. Request by Council Member Juan Narvaez 1. Discussion with possible action on the departure of Halliburton personnel. XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. 2014-RT-05 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute Grant Award No. TX-34-0005-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $346,697.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) to be used for bus facility improvements and the purchase of rolling stock. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 35. Consideration to award contract number FY14-086 to the lowest bidder, Brandt Companies, Schertz, Texas, in the amount of $57,586.00 for a turnkey bid to provide all labor, and materials to remove and install one (1) new 40 ton complete chiller unit for the Transit Center. Funding is available in the Transit Department Budget. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) XV. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 15, 2014 City Council
I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 2, 2014 & September 9, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation of World War II Veterans that traveled to Washington, D.C. on September 11-14, 2014 to view the World War II Memorial. b. Presentation by the Laredo Licensed U.S. Brokers Association on its inaugural conference "Traversing the Leading Logistical Trade Corridor" on October 8-10, 2014. Recognitions a. Recognizing the Laredo Lady 9 Softball Team for their championship at the Somerset Texas 2014 Tournament on September 7, 2014. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $11,360,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $6,185,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; 1. acquisition of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments, to wit: City Administration, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; 2. acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing related drainage improvements; 3. and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the Certificates of Obligation; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $7,755,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014 for the purchase of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $12,125,000.00 City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2014, for the purpose of improving and extending the City’s combined waterworks system and sewer system, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend and appropriate the FY 2013-2014 Budget of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $200,000.00. Operational budget will increase from $13,607,505.00 to $13,807,505.00. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Fund. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10 acres, located at 5663 and 5673 State Highway 359, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II
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 Replat Lot 1-A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1965, Eastern Division, located at 3119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 111 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 495, Eastern Division, located at 4402 and 4404 Maryland Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District IV
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 61.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at East of Interstate 35 Frontage Road, South of Bob Bullock Loop and North of San Isidro Parkway, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.78 acres out of Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9503 and 9505 Mines Road, from B-3(Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 1, Block 30, Eastern Division, located at 311 Chihuahua Street; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and the South ½ of Lot 4, Block 207, Western Division, located at 1202 Main Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed zone change. District VIII
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.61 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the corner of south San Isidro Parkway and east of Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12, Block 99, Western Division, located at 619 Farragut Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District VIII
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 33. A. Request by Council Member Mike Garza 1. Discussion with possible action on creating City Council Member attendance requirements at City Council Meetings.(Co-Sponsored by Mayor Raul G. Salinas) B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel 1. Status report on the Landfill Gas-to-Energy Feasibility Study by CDM Smith, with possible action. C. Request by Council Member Juan Narvaez 1. Discussion with possible action on the departure of Halliburton personnel. XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 34. 2014-RT-05 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute Grant Award No. TX-34-0005-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $346,697.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) to be used for bus facility improvements and the purchase of rolling stock. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 35. Consideration to award contract number FY14-086 to the lowest bidder, Brandt Companies, Schertz, Texas, in the amount of $57,586.00 for a turnkey bid to provide all labor, and materials to remove and install one (1) new 40 ton complete chiller unit for the Transit Center. Funding is available in the Transit Department Budget. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) XV. ADJOURNMENT