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  1. 1 Recognition and Communication 5:00 P.M.
  2. 2 The Mayor will be presenting the following:
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  8. 8 City of Laredo Regular City Council Meeting A-2025-R-0 The City Council will convene on [Date of Meeting] at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas and some members may participate via video conference.
  9. 9 CALL TO ORDER
  10. 10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  11. 11 TEXAS PLEDGE
  12. 12 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  13. 13 ROLL CALL
  14. 14 MINUTES
  15. 15 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  16. 16 RECOGNITION
  17. 5. The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Trevino will present the Keys to the City to Mr. Roberto Santos for his years of dedicated service as Superintendent of the United Independent School District and for his commitment to advancing education and supporting the success of students in our community. REC26-18
  18. 11. The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño and Council recognize Laredoans who participated in the inaugural Boston Marathon Youth Mile. REC26-42
  19. 19 COMMUNICATIONS
  20. 20 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
  21. 1. Appointment of Steve LaMantia as Chairman to the Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination & Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino. Recommended by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino. APPT26 - 11
  22. 2. Appointment of Martin Castro to the Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination & Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino. Recommended by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa.
  23. 8. Appointment by Council Member Ricardo Rangel, Jr. of Jose A. Martinez, Jr. to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. APPT26 - 49
  24. 24 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
  25. 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance a conditional use permit for a child daycare on Lot 1 and the west 1/3 varas of Lot 2, Block 1086, Eastern Division, located at 1901 Chihuahua Street). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-065-2025 District III 26-882
  26. 29 Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 911, Western Division, located at 2001 Baltimore Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval/denial of the proposed zone change. Staff supports the application. ZC-045-2026 District VIII 26-1098
  27. 30 PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
  28. 14. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with United Way for use of approximately 279 Sq. Ft of office space identified as A102 Located in the Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Library for a total lease amount of $0.00; and providing for an effective date. 26-485
  29. 36 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending chapter 23 - Parks and Recreation Department, of the code of ordinances of the City of Laredo to amend chapter 23-6, section 2, fee schedule for the Buena Vista Sports Complex to allow for facility sponsorship fees; providing for publication and an effective date; and providing for severability. 26-1060
  30. 37 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Diamond M Field Services LLC to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposal service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise Fees will be deposited in the General Fund. 26-1097
  31. 41 (Recess) (Press Availability)
  32. 42 INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
  33. 8. An introductory ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City" of the Code of Ordinances by revising the department listing; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 26-59
  34. 7. An Ordinance re-adopting Guidelines & Criteria Governing Tax Abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code; providing for an effective date of February 22, 2026 through February 22, 2028; and providing for publication. 26-791
  35. 50 FIRST AND FINAL READINGS
  36. 52 THIRD AND FINAL READINGS
  37. 54 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  38. 12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, Article VI, Section 78, Definitions, of the Code of Ordinances, by redefining “Bar”; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 2026-O-24
  39. 60 CONSENT AGENDA
  40. 61 AIRPORT: GILBERTO SANCHEZ, DIRECTOR
  41. 63 BRIDGE: ELSA HINOJOSA, DIRECTOR
  42. 70 CITY ATTORNEY: DOANH "ZONE" T. NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY
  43. 73 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: JOSEPH W. NEEB
  44. 28. Consideration to [AWARD/APPROVE/RESCIND] a contract with [NAME OF COMPANY & LOCATION] in the amount of [$0.00] for [BRIEF ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY OF PRIMARY PURPOSE]. Term of the contract is [# OF YEARS] with [# OF RENEWALS] renewals. Funding is available in the [DETERMINED FUNDING SOURCE]. 25-1884
  45. 29. A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo, Texas, authorizing a fee waiver for the Pit Kings event to be held at the Uni-Trade Stadium on November 14-15, 2025, and providing a fee waiver in an amount up to $8,000.00 through Community Support and Sponsorship Funds from participating Council Districts approved through motion at the October 6, 2025, Council Meeting, subject to the availability and allocation of funds by participating districts, and authorizing the City Manager to identify other appropriate funding sources, if required and subject to Council approval. 2025-R-265
  46. 30. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a standardized confirmation and ratification process for all positions requiring City Council approval pursuant to the City Charter or State Law. 2025-R-287
  47. 34. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing an Ad Hoc State Legislative Advisory Committee to provide community input and recommendations for the city’s State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session in the State of Texas. 2026-R-47
  48. 85 PFZ Legislation 2026-R-99
  49. 86 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR
  50. 93 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: AILEEN RAMOS, DIRECTOR
  51. 95 DETOXIFICATION CENTER: DR. SAN JUANA VIVIANA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR
  52. 37. Consideration to terminate the City’s Professional Services Agreement with Mateo Reyes, M.D. serving as Medical Director for the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center; and Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Arturo Garza Gongora, M.D. to serve as Medical Director for the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center, for an annual amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for medical oversight and prescriptive authority, subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the America Rescue Plan Act Fund. 25-2223
  53. 97 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, ACTING DIRECTOR
  54. 42. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to approve, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and to execute all relevant documents between the City of Laredo, Texas and Laredo College to create a professional internship program for students in the fields of logistics, marketing, communications, operations, and related fields. 2025-R-256
  55. 32. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Independent School District - Cigarroa High School P-Tech Program and the City of Laredo to provide students with supervised, hands-on learning experiences aligned with construction, engineering, and skilled trades pathway. This MOU will be effective for one (1) school year, with the option to renew upon mutual agreement. There is no financial impact. 26-956
  56. 107 ENGINEERING: ELIUD DE LOS SANTOS P.E., CITY ENGINEER
  57. 45. Consideration for approval of FY24-ENG-91 Northwest WIC Clinic Parking Lot Improvements Project, as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage and final payment in the amount of $6,050.00 to ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas and approval of change order no. 1 a decrease in the amount of $8,500.00. The final construction contract amount is $60,500.00. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund. 25-1592
  58. 47. Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-37 Buena Vista ROW Dedication Plat Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (3) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Friday, September 5, 2025. The committee recommends the selection of Crane Engineering. There is no financial impact at this time. 1. Crane Engineering, Laredo, Texas 2. KCI Technologies, Inc., Laredo, Texas 3. Top Site Civil Group, LLC, Laredo, Texas 25-1759
  59. 48. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $105,940.00 for FY25-ENG-54 Los Martinez Park Light Poles Project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 90 working days. Funding is available in Community Development Fund- 2021/2022 Grant, Parks Recreation Fund, and 2021-A Certificate of Obligation Bond - District 7 Priority Funds. 1. DSG Solutions, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $105,940.00 2. Royal Contractors, Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $164,900.00 3. Zertuche Construction Texas LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $137,333.00 4. CID Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $275,224.00 5. Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $313,500.00 6. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $333,500.00 7. HDL Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $5,858,000.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation. 25-2043
  60. 50. Consideration to award a construction contract to the sole, responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,556,324.00 for Re-bid RFP FY24-ENG-69 TIRZ No. 1 Iturbide Street Improvements for the total base bid and additive alternate #4. Construction contract time is 180 working days. Funding is available in the Downtown TIRZ No. 1 fund. 1. ALC Construction Co., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid + Additive Alternate #4: $1,556,324.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation from KCI Technologies, Laredo, Texas. 25-2106
  61. 25. Consideration to authorize purchases from Traffic Tiger, Houston, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. This contract will serve for the purchases of Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Barrier Products on as needed basis through Buy Board Contract 803-26. Contract shall be for a period of one year and only for included items within contract. Funding is available in the General Fund-Engineering/Traffic Department. 26-508
  62. 119 ENVIRONMENTAL: BISHOP P. WAGENER , DIRECTOR
  63. 122 FINANCE: FRANCISCO J. MATA, DIRECTOR
  64. 126 FIRE: GUILLERMO HEARD, FIRE CHIEF
  65. 130 Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Laredo Fire Department and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 555 E. Del Mar Blvd. to establish a cooperative and mutually beneficial agreement for use of corresponding parking areas. The agreement will remain in effect for five (5) years upon execution, unless terminated earlier, with thirty (30) days’ written notice. There is no financial impact. 26-944
  66. 131 FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR
  67. 133 PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR
  68. 137 HUMAN RESOURCES: CAROLINA THURKETTLE, ACTING DIRECTOR
  69. 47. Discussion with possible action to approve the employee and retiree health insurance plan designs, including six (6) health insurance plan options to be made available, and the premium contribution structure for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. 26-996
  70. 140 INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: JOE C. RIVERA, DIRECTOR
  71. 142 LIBRARY: DANIELLE M. BURNS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
  72. 68. Consideration to ratify contract FY24-051 to Netsync Network Solutions, McAllen, TX, in the amount not to exceed of $44,102.22 per year for technological hardware upgrades and improvements for five Laredo Public Library locations for a total contract value amount of $220,511.10. The term of this contract is for three years beginning the date of its execution. This contract has two additional one year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of both parties. The Library is currently eligible for 85% discount under the E-rate program; this contract adheres to both the Federal E-rate and local procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library Department Operational Fund. 25-144
  73. 50. Consideration to ratify award to Netsync Network Solutions, McAllen, TX, in the amount not to exceed of $11,232.06 per year for technological hardware upgrades and improvements for one Laredo Public Library location, the McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Branch Library. The term of this contract is for one (1) year beginning the date of its execution. The Library is currently eligible for 85% discount under the E-rate program; this contract adheres to both the Federal E-rate and local procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library Department Operational Fund. 26-411
  74. 148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION TO THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION (TSLAC) TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY25, FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM, FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 TO AUGUST 31, 2027. 2026-R-78
  75. 150 MUNICIPAL COURT: ANA L. CABALLERO-RODRIGUEZ
  76. 152 PARKS & RECREATION: JOSE A. VALDEZ, JR., ACTING DIRECTOR
  77. 157 PLANNING & ZONING: VANESSA GUERRA, DIRECTOR
  78. 161 POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
  79. 73. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with DANA Safety Supply, Inc., Harlingen, Texas, for marked police unit design and decals in the amount of $115,000.00. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Contract 698-23. Funding is available in the General Fund-Police. 25-1338
  80. 52. Consideration to authorize payment to sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $151,650.00 for the transfer of historical data currently being stored by Utility Associates, Inc. This data is necessary to ensure the continued support of police operations. Funding is available in the General Fund - Police Department Budget. 26-564
  81. 170 PUBLIC WORKS: JOHN ORFILA, DIRECTOR
  82. 174 SOLID WASTE: BISHOP P. WAGENER , DIRECTOR
  83. 179 TAX: DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR
  84. 181 UTILITIES: DR. TAREQ AL-ZABET, DIRECTOR
  85. 188 END OF CONSENT AGENDA __________________________________________________________________________
  86. 189 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  87. 85. Request for Executive Session pursuant to 551.071(1)(A&B) of the Texas Government Code concerning DC-24-126, Ashley Morales v. The City of Laredo, and any other matter incident thereto. 26-249
  88. 86. Request for Executive Session Under Section 551.071(1)(A) and Section 571.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and take possible action with regard to matters related to pending and/or potential legal action,including potential settlement regarding Ashley Morales v. City of Laredo. 26-254
  89. 193 City Manager update report added to staff reports. 26-352
  90. 194 RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
  91. 88. Discussion with possible action to consider modifying El Metro bus services for efficiency purposes. 2025-RT-51
  92. 89. Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard 715-23 vendor Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in the amount of and not to exceed of $150,000.00 for the purchase of automobile parts, transit parts, and supplies for Laredo Transit Management, Inc. El Metro. The term of this contract shall be for one year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the El Metro Maintenance Accounts. 2026-RT-05
  93. 62. Consideration to authorize to execute a three year support service contract with Via Mobility, LLC in the total amount of $200,410.00. This contract is for a web-based support service for mapping, rider experience, dispatch and operator settings, and scheduling for the El Lift Paratransit Department. This contract also includes the purchase and support service of twenty-one Samsung tablet devices. The purchase will be made utilizing the OMNIA Contract # R250802. The purchase will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Section 5310 grant TX-2025-107. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grants Fund. 2026-RT-07
  94. 201 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
  95. 202 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
  96. 203 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
  97. 204 GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
  98. 205 Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño
  99. 90. Discussion with possible action to authorize binational collaboration with the Mayor and the City of Nuevo Laredo for the procurement of food to help meet the current demand among individuals relying on SNAP benefits and impacted federal employees; and any matters related thereto. 25-C-213
  100. 56. Discussion with possible action on promoting a community water storage campaign and establishing an incentive program for customers as part of the City’s Water Security Action Plan to encourage household and business preparedness, water conservation, and emergency resiliency, reflecting the City’s proactive efforts to strengthen water security before the onset of any potential crisis, and any matters related thereto. 26-C-86
  101. 208 Request by Mayor Pro Tempore Gilbert Gonzalez
  102. 210 Request by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
  103. 213 Request by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa
  104. 94. Discussion with possible action to determine if the City should pursue outside legal counsel with regard to the alleged illegal polluting of Laredo's sewer system and any other matters related thereto. 25-C-193
  105. 55. Presentation with possible action of an environmental report about the impacts of the CBP “Smart Wall” infrastructure proposed for the Laredo Sector by Dr Mark Tompkins, Geomorphologist, and presented by Martin Castro, member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee. 26-C-35
  106. 216 Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez
  107. 51. Discussion with possible action on opportunities for centralization of city services within the organization, and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-156
  108. 46. Discussion with possible action regarding the delineation of authority between the City Council and City Manager, including identification of actions, such as the modification of City services, that require City Council approval versus those delegated to administrative authority, and any matters incident thereto. 26-C-50
  109. 52. Discussion with possible action to receive an update from the Economic Development Department regarding Chapter 380 Agreements and Job Creation Incentive Programs, and any other matters incident thereto. 26-C-62
  110. 53. Discussion with possible action to receive an update on grant applications related to water pipe replacement and the status of grant initiatives, and any other matters incident thereto. 26-C-63
  111. 221 Request by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa
  112. 223 ADJOURN