CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2019-R-02 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 February 4, 2019 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pete Saenz called the meeting to order. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pete Saenz led in the pledge of allegiance. III. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Pete Saenz led in a moment of silence. He recognized the passing of David Newman as a well-respected member of the community. IV. ROLL CALL In attendance: Pete Saenz Mayor Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. District I Vidal Rodriguez District II Mercurio “Merc” Martinez, III District III Alberto Torres, Jr. District IV Norma “Nelly” Vielma District V Dr. Marte Martinez District VI George J. Altgelt District VII Roberto Balli District VIII Jose A. Valdez, Jr. City Secretary Rosario Cabello Interim Co-City Manager Robert Eads Interim Co-City Manager Kristina L. Hale City Attorney Cm. Altgelt joined at 5:50 p.m. Cm. Vielma joined at 5:56 p.m. V. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of January 22, 2019 Motion to approve the January 22, 2019, minutes. Moved: Cm. Balli Second: Dr. Marte Martinez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Vielma and Cm. Altgelt were not present. Citizen comments None VI. VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Veteran Alejandro Guajardo for his service as a member of the United States Marine Corp and recognizing his distinguished service to our Country. Arturo Garcia, Community Development Director, reported that Alejandro Guajardo was born and raised in Laredo, Texas and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2010 at the age of 18. During his four years of active-duty service, he was stationed in Florida and deployed to one combat tour in Afghanistan November 2011 through June 2012 as a field radio operator and machine gunner while conducting convoy security operations in the country’s capital. His awards and decorations include the Meritorius Unit Commendation and Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Natal Medal, and a Certificate of Commendation for Actions in Afghanistan. Sergeant Guajardo was honorably discharged from active duty in 2014 and continued in the Marine Reserves until 2018. He is currently a student at Texas A&M International University pursuing a degree in Business. Mr. Garcia displayed a video presentation highlighting Sergeant Guajardo’s career highlights and experiences. Sergeant Guajardo received a standing ovation and thanked the City for the recognition. He also thanked the veterans who served before him and for those serving after him. He noted that veteran recognition is important to a community and gives them a sense of purpose after their service. Mayor Saenz voiced his pride and gratitude to Sergeant Guajardo and presented him with a certificate of recognition for his distinguished service. VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES None 2 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Motion to open public hearing #1. Moved: Cm. Altgelt Second: Dr. Marte Martinez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Gonzalez and Cm. Torres were not present. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 15.2840 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 Rd (Mines Road) and north of Vidal Cantu Rd., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-08-2019 District VII There was no public input. Motion to close public hearing and introduce. Moved: Cm. Altgelt Second: Dr. Marte Martinez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Gonzalez and Cm. Torres were not present. IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 2. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by adding section 2-1, requiring the City Manager to provide monthly written reports to City Council on the status and expenditures of City Council projects and items in accordance with section 3.05(7) of the Laredo City Charter; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. Robert Eads, Interim Co-City Manager, asked for clarification as to Council’s expectation on the monthly report. Cm. Vielma explained that Council started some projects, but it took a long time to bid and rebid the project. She noted her intention to see monthly reports of delays, progress, and budget or fiscal reports. Cm. Altgelt asked for a tracking system that is easy to follow quickly determine the status of a project. Rosario Cabello, Interim Co-City Manager, asked Council for 30 days for staff to develop a specific 3 formula to present for approval. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to waive or reimburse utility late fees and reconnection fees for individuals affected by the federal government shutdown; and directing staff to implement procedures to grant, to federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown, additional time to pay utility bills; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 4. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by amending Section 2-58, to provide that city holidays shall be designated annually by the City Council at the recommendation of the City Manager; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinances 2019-O-008, 2019-O-009, 2019-O-010, 2019-O-011, 019-O-012, 2019-O-013, 2019-O-014, 2019-O- 016, 2019-O-017, 2019-O-018, 2019-O-019, 2019-O-020, 2019-O-021, 2019-O-022, 2019-O-023, and 2019-O-024. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Dr. Marte Martinez was not present. 5. 2019-O-008 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Danny Lopez Plat, located at 1920 Shiloh Dr., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-03- 2019 District VI Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-008. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 4 6. 2019-O-009 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.2820 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located North of FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-02-2019 District VII Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-009. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 7. 2019-O-010 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.0 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located Southwest corner of FM 1472 Rd., and Game Creek Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-04-2019 District VII Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-010. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 8. 2019-O-011 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tiny Home Community on the S 93.8' of Lot 5, Block 341, Eastern Division, located at 820 E. Price St. ; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-06-2019 District IV Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-011. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 9. 2019-O-012 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, KQC Subdivision, located at 5805 U.S. Highway 59, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-01-2019 District V Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-012. 5 Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 10. 2019-O-013 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning E 3.34 feet of Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 1215 E Bustamante St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-09-2019 District IV Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-013. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 11. 2019-O-014 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.97 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located north of Victoria Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District) providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2019 District VII Motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-O-014. Moved: Cm. Torres Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 12. 2019-O-016 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, (plug/abandonment) on approximately .0050 acres out of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Jose Bartolo Chapa, Original Grantee, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of Soria Dr. and east of U.S Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date.