The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognition of the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division for receiving the EMS Mission Lifeline Silver Award. The Laredo Fire Department -EMS Division has applied measures allowing paramedics the ability to rapidly recognize critical heart or stroke conditions and follow American Heart Association guidelines in the field. Having the correct tools and training, Laredo Fire Department Paramedics are able to promptly activate heart and stroke teams at both hospitals thus reducing the amount of damage to patient's affected areas. These measures saves lives and ultimately improve the quality of life after experiencing these emergencies. The Mission Lifeline recognition is a step closer in achieving this goal. The 12 lead ECG monitors and telemetry equipment used by paramedics out on the field has been a key reason in attaining this recognition. 2. Recognizing Laredoan, Triathlon Coach Victor Trevino, Jr., for his contributions to the sport of triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run) through coaching, competition, and helping others to promote the sport in his hometown of Laredo. Victor D. Trevino, Jr., has attained one of the 1,700 slots that over 80,000 lronman triathletes compete for every year, and will be representing Laredo in the upcoming 2017 lronman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, which will be aired on ESPN on October 14, 2017. As part of his journey Victor D. Trevino, Jr. attained a top 5% AWA ranking in his age bracket, qualified for the USAT Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska, and helped to create the first triathlon association in Laredo, Laredo Triathlon Association.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
Discussion with possible action to reconsider the action taken by the City Council on May 15, 2017 to conduct Municipal Elections independently and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action for the need of investigator/detective positions at the Laredo Police Department, presentation to be given by Captain Ortiz. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance creating an Animal Neglect Registry to serve the purpose of registering animal neglectors and to make public their names, offenses, and photos (as deemed appropriate/necessary by the Municipal Court Judge) on a city-run website that is publically searchable and requiring retailers and shelters to verify that prospective pet adopters and/or purchasers are not on registry; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez)
2017-R-66 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd, L.L.P d/b/a Methodist Hospital (Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital campus) "MSTH" through its SANE Program. This agreement is to provide Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations for persons who alleged to have been sexually assaulted and are sent to San Antonio for forensic nursing services. These services are billed to the Laredo Police Department and reimbursement is available through the Office of the Attorney General.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 22. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc., of the Code of Ordinances by adding Division 5, Section 2-250 formalizing the establishment and creation of the Fine Arts and Culture Commission and by adding Section 2-251 providing for authority and duties; approving the establishment of a Mural Arts Grants Program; adopting rules and procedures for evaluation of mural grant applications and allocation of funds; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Equipment Premises Temporary License Agreement between the City of Laredo and Texas Telecommunications, LLC, for equipment space at 1501 Water Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and subject to an existing License Agreement between the Parties for use of the existing communications tower. Term of the Temporary License Agreement is one (1) year commencing April 7, 2017 and ending April 6, 2018; with a six (6) month renewal option. The annual license fee will be $12,500.00 and the license fee for the renewal term will be $6,500.00, if exercised.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 24. 2017-0-072 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, Article Ill, Small Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-42 to modify the number and setback requirements for the keeping of small animals and fowl; amending Chapter 6, Article IV, Large Livestock and Wild Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-66 to add a special permit for operators of community gardens or district gardens; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (This item was tabled at the May 22, 2017 meeting to have the Animal Care Facility Committee review the item; they are in support). 25. 2017-0-073 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1st through December 1st, 2017; no fee will be charged by City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the city's facilities for baseball, softball and soccer programs for the benefit of the youth of Laredo.
X (a) RESOLUTIONS 27. 2017-R-67 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $318,342.00 with program income in the amount of $60,412.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department, Primary Health Care Program to provide preventive care for low income and uninsured persons for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. 28. 2017-R-68 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $40,446.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental patient care and prevention services for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. 29. 2017-R-69 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the continuation contract with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in the amount of $228,470.00 for the Sf Texas - Juntas For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the term period from May 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 30. 2017-R-71 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, approving the establishment of an online message board; adopting an online message board policy; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. X (b) MOTIONS 31. Consideration for approval to reject the bids received for the Santo Nino Community Center Phase II (to include the interior build-out of the project) since the bids were over the budget allotted and authorization to modify plans and re-bid the project. No financial impact. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Motorola and the City of Laredo for the purchase and installation of Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Telecommunicator Consoles through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. RA05-15 in the total amount of $57,009.00. These consoles will be installed at the Roma Police Department. The consoles will be used as a workspace by the telecommunicators at this PSAP center. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 33. Amending Motion 28 approved on April 3, 2017 to update vendor from West Safety Services to West Safety Solutions. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between West Safety Solutions Corp; and the City of Laredo for the purchase of Text to 9-1-1 deployment, configuration, and services through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC0?-16 in the total amount of $97,400.00. The Text to 9-1-1 services will be provided for each of eight (8) Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Esri and the City of Laredo to purchase a server, ArcGIS for Server software, and training for the South Texas Region in the amount of $69,489.87 through Texas DIR Contract #315474. The server, ArcGIS software and training will be used throughout the South Texas Region to host the 9-1-1 Database, as well as streamline the data entry process for Regional Coordinators. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute, a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo to provide digital aerial imagery for the South Texas Region in the amount of $311,368.00. The aerial imagery will be used by 9-1-1 Regional Administration GIS and Database personnel, as well as by 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Pictometry International is a Sole Source vendor. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 36. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four(4) unmarked units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $98,934.51. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy and the HGACBuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2016 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 37. Consideration to authorize the use of the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Division's Cooperative Purchasing Program of library materials. Approximately $534,409.00 in library materials is purchased on an annual basis. This contract will supplement the Library's ability to purchase books and audiovisual materials. Funding is available in the Public Library Budget. 38. Refund of property tax in the amount of $590.51 payable to BTS Transportation LLC due to an overpayment. Tax account# 983-00003-010. 39. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of May 2017, represent a decrease of $16,023.58. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven.
Discussion and possible action by Resolution of the Laredo City Council to call for, and to cast all of the City's 898 votes for, the recall of Juan Narvaez as the City's member on the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors pursuant to §6.033 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Discussion and possible action by Resolution of the Laredo City Council to nominate, and to cast all of the City's 898 votes for, a new appointment to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2016-2017 term pursuant to §6.033 of the Texas Property Tax.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action on requiring additional setbacks on property located along any state highway and any matters thereto.
Discussion with possible action to provide water service to Laredo Concrete Company for industrial purpose under Section 31-3 of City of Laredo Code of Ordinance with conditions of future annexation.
Directing staff to fast-track design of any drainage improvements needed to reduce flooding in the Indian Sunset neighborhood (including cause and effect of flooding).
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to review the current ordinance and/or policy as it pertains to the issuance of bucket brigade permits including current compliance requirements; and any other matters incident to. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to consider Merit Pay Increases and/or Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for City employees as part of the 2017-2018 budget; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to review the current policy permitting the City Manager to make purchases/expenses of $49,999.00 and under without bringing them to Council for approval; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to establish a Contracts Compliance staff member or unit within the finance department to develop and implement a Contracts Management Plan, auditor's recommendations and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action on a status report of Gale/Thomas traffic light & Casa Verde Rd. improvements and any items incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to request bids, quotes or proposals for a document scanning system and to establish a procedure to compile electronic files of executed contracts, ordinances, bids and any other items incident thereto.
4. Discussion with possible action to create a master plan for non-aeronautical land use and development on Airport property and any items incident thereto. XV. ADJOURN
Jun 19, 2017 City Council
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognition of the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division for receiving the EMS Mission Lifeline Silver Award. The Laredo Fire Department -EMS Division has applied measures allowing paramedics the ability to rapidly recognize critical heart or stroke conditions and follow American Heart Association guidelines in the field. Having the correct tools and training, Laredo Fire Department Paramedics are able to promptly activate heart and stroke teams at both hospitals thus reducing the amount of damage to patient's affected areas. These measures saves lives and ultimately improve the quality of life after experiencing these emergencies. The Mission Lifeline recognition is a step closer in achieving this goal. The 12 lead ECG monitors and telemetry equipment used by paramedics out on the field has been a key reason in attaining this recognition. 2. Recognizing Laredoan, Triathlon Coach Victor Trevino, Jr., for his contributions to the sport of triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run) through coaching, competition, and helping others to promote the sport in his hometown of Laredo. Victor D. Trevino, Jr., has attained one of the 1,700 slots that over 80,000 lronman triathletes compete for every year, and will be representing Laredo in the upcoming 2017 lronman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, which will be aired on ESPN on October 14, 2017. As part of his journey Victor D. Trevino, Jr. attained a top 5% AWA ranking in his age bracket, qualified for the USAT Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska, and helped to create the first triathlon association in Laredo, Laredo Triathlon Association.
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
Discussion with possible action to reconsider the action taken by the City Council on May 15, 2017 to conduct Municipal Elections independently and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action for the need of investigator/detective positions at the Laredo Police Department, presentation to be given by Captain Ortiz. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance creating an Animal Neglect Registry to serve the purpose of registering animal neglectors and to make public their names, offenses, and photos (as deemed appropriate/necessary by the Municipal Court Judge) on a city-run website that is publically searchable and requiring retailers and shelters to verify that prospective pet adopters and/or purchasers are not on registry; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez)
2017-R-66 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd, L.L.P d/b/a Methodist Hospital (Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital campus) "MSTH" through its SANE Program. This agreement is to provide Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations for persons who alleged to have been sexually assaulted and are sent to San Antonio for forensic nursing services. These services are billed to the Laredo Police Department and reimbursement is available through the Office of the Attorney General.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1027, Eastern Division, located at 1701 Norton St., 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-32-2017 District 111 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, The Plantation Subdivision, Unit 2, located at East of Rae's Creek Dr. (Private), and South of Country Club Blvd., from RSM (Residential Suburban Multi-Family District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2017 District VI 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for an Ice Cream Parlor Selling Wine Infused Ice Cream (Alcohol), on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd. Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-37-2017 District V 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cuatro Vientos Sur Commercial, Unit 1, located at 3120 La Pita Mangana Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-38-2017 District 1 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas Del Sur Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 3301/3319 Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-39-2017 District 1 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Flecha Lane and West of FM 1472 (Mines Road), from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-45-2017 District VII 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, and 2, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson Subdivision, Phase IV, Cantera Court, located at 9802 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-46-2017 District VI 8. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 108, and 301; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-47-2017 District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 46.3' of Lot 4, Block 533, Western Division, located at 2301 Vidaurri Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-31-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 10002 and 10012 Bob Bullock Loop, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-33-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 4, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 8001 Michigan Ave. ZC-41-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VII 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.859 acres out of Porcion 24, T. Rodriguez, OG, Abstract 268, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located South of International Blvd. and West of Springfield Ave., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-42-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VII 15. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1A, McPherson Acres Development, Unit I, located at 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 5. ZC-43-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V 16. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Shop and Auto Sales on Lot 1, Block 806, Eastern Division, located at 402 S. Meadow Ave. ZC-44-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District Ill 17. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West% of Lot 11, Block 1207, Eastern Division, located at 2102 Green St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-48-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. District V 18. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Tattoo Parlors to Permitted Uses in A-E, B-1, CBD, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. 19. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Billboard on 0.0367 acres on Lot 4-A, Block 8-A, Las Brisas Del Mar Subdivision, located at 8602 McPherson Rd. ZC-27-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.Therefore, the applicant has since then exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District VI 20. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY16-17 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,167.63 respectively, in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. The revenues are for lease purchase proceeds related to the financing with AT&T Capital Services, Inc. for the acquisition of equipment and IP Flex services to upgrade the Laredo Police Department's 21 year old phone system. 21. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to allow the City of Laredo Utilities Department to sell sanitary sewer LUE's (living unit equivalent) in the amount of $357.56/LUE to the Development Community to participate in the construction of the eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor due to the lack of capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system, thus allowing the Development Community to do the improvements in lieu of payment of the sanitary sewer LUE's and amending the Wastewater Annual Budget 2016-2017 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 and providing for an effective date. This interceptor will provide extra capacity to the eastern Chacon Creek watershed service area and will start from the Vaquillas lift station to the siphon at the intersection of Gates and India. The LUES will be enforced to the Development Community during the recordation of the platting process that includes the interest from the bond. Properties requesting an increase of sanitary sewer LUES beyond those designated in the original plat will be subjected to the additional sanitary sewer LUES. The estimated cost of the improvements including the interest will be $5,698,151.14. Utilities department recommends increasing the cost per LUE by 2% on October 1st of every year. Fees collected will be set aside in the LUE sewer projects account.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 22. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc., of the Code of Ordinances by adding Division 5, Section 2-250 formalizing the establishment and creation of the Fine Arts and Culture Commission and by adding Section 2-251 providing for authority and duties; approving the establishment of a Mural Arts Grants Program; adopting rules and procedures for evaluation of mural grant applications and allocation of funds; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Equipment Premises Temporary License Agreement between the City of Laredo and Texas Telecommunications, LLC, for equipment space at 1501 Water Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and subject to an existing License Agreement between the Parties for use of the existing communications tower. Term of the Temporary License Agreement is one (1) year commencing April 7, 2017 and ending April 6, 2018; with a six (6) month renewal option. The annual license fee will be $12,500.00 and the license fee for the renewal term will be $6,500.00, if exercised.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 24. 2017-0-072 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, Article Ill, Small Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-42 to modify the number and setback requirements for the keeping of small animals and fowl; amending Chapter 6, Article IV, Large Livestock and Wild Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-66 to add a special permit for operators of community gardens or district gardens; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (This item was tabled at the May 22, 2017 meeting to have the Animal Care Facility Committee review the item; they are in support). 25. 2017-0-073 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1st through December 1st, 2017; no fee will be charged by City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the city's facilities for baseball, softball and soccer programs for the benefit of the youth of Laredo.
X (a) RESOLUTIONS 27. 2017-R-67 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $318,342.00 with program income in the amount of $60,412.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department, Primary Health Care Program to provide preventive care for low income and uninsured persons for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. 28. 2017-R-68 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $40,446.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental patient care and prevention services for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. 29. 2017-R-69 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the continuation contract with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in the amount of $228,470.00 for the Sf Texas - Juntas For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the term period from May 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 30. 2017-R-71 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, approving the establishment of an online message board; adopting an online message board policy; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. X (b) MOTIONS 31. Consideration for approval to reject the bids received for the Santo Nino Community Center Phase II (to include the interior build-out of the project) since the bids were over the budget allotted and authorization to modify plans and re-bid the project. No financial impact. 32. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Motorola and the City of Laredo for the purchase and installation of Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Telecommunicator Consoles through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. RA05-15 in the total amount of $57,009.00. These consoles will be installed at the Roma Police Department. The consoles will be used as a workspace by the telecommunicators at this PSAP center. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 33. Amending Motion 28 approved on April 3, 2017 to update vendor from West Safety Services to West Safety Solutions. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between West Safety Solutions Corp; and the City of Laredo for the purchase of Text to 9-1-1 deployment, configuration, and services through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC0?-16 in the total amount of $97,400.00. The Text to 9-1-1 services will be provided for each of eight (8) Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Esri and the City of Laredo to purchase a server, ArcGIS for Server software, and training for the South Texas Region in the amount of $69,489.87 through Texas DIR Contract #315474. The server, ArcGIS software and training will be used throughout the South Texas Region to host the 9-1-1 Database, as well as streamline the data entry process for Regional Coordinators. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute, a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo to provide digital aerial imagery for the South Texas Region in the amount of $311,368.00. The aerial imagery will be used by 9-1-1 Regional Administration GIS and Database personnel, as well as by 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Pictometry International is a Sole Source vendor. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 36. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four(4) unmarked units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $98,934.51. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy and the HGACBuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2016 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 37. Consideration to authorize the use of the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Division's Cooperative Purchasing Program of library materials. Approximately $534,409.00 in library materials is purchased on an annual basis. This contract will supplement the Library's ability to purchase books and audiovisual materials. Funding is available in the Public Library Budget. 38. Refund of property tax in the amount of $590.51 payable to BTS Transportation LLC due to an overpayment. Tax account# 983-00003-010. 39. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of May 2017, represent a decrease of $16,023.58. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven.
Discussion and possible action by Resolution of the Laredo City Council to call for, and to cast all of the City's 898 votes for, the recall of Juan Narvaez as the City's member on the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors pursuant to §6.033 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Discussion and possible action by Resolution of the Laredo City Council to nominate, and to cast all of the City's 898 votes for, a new appointment to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2016-2017 term pursuant to §6.033 of the Texas Property Tax.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action on requiring additional setbacks on property located along any state highway and any matters thereto.
Discussion with possible action to provide water service to Laredo Concrete Company for industrial purpose under Section 31-3 of City of Laredo Code of Ordinance with conditions of future annexation.
Directing staff to fast-track design of any drainage improvements needed to reduce flooding in the Indian Sunset neighborhood (including cause and effect of flooding).
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to review the current ordinance and/or policy as it pertains to the issuance of bucket brigade permits including current compliance requirements; and any other matters incident to. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct management to consider Merit Pay Increases and/or Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for City employees as part of the 2017-2018 budget; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to review the current policy permitting the City Manager to make purchases/expenses of $49,999.00 and under without bringing them to Council for approval; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to establish a Contracts Compliance staff member or unit within the finance department to develop and implement a Contracts Management Plan, auditor's recommendations and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action on a status report of Gale/Thomas traffic light & Casa Verde Rd. improvements and any items incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to request bids, quotes or proposals for a document scanning system and to establish a procedure to compile electronic files of executed contracts, ordinances, bids and any other items incident thereto.
4. Discussion with possible action to create a master plan for non-aeronautical land use and development on Airport property and any items incident thereto. XV. ADJOURN