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  2. 2 City of Laredo Regular City Council Meeting A-2025-R-19 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 November 17th, 2025 5:30 P.M.
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  5. 5 TEXAS PLEDGE
  6. 6 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 MINUTES approve Pass
  9. 9 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 1. Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. 25-2232
  12. 12 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE open Public Hearings Pass
  13. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 3B, Block 1, San Isidro-Loop 20 Commercial Plat, located at 2517 Northeast Bob Bullock Loop, Suite 106. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit. Staff supports the application. ZC-081-2025 District VI 25-2108 close and introduce Pass
  14. 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Andres Cuevas Subdivision, located at 8221 San Dario Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change. Staff supports the application. ZC-082-2025 District VII 25-2109 close and introduce Pass
  15. 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge with On-Premise Alcohol Consumption) on Lot 3B, Block 1, Laredo Arena Subdivision, Unit 4, located at 2411 Jacaman Road, Suite 400 (approximately 1,469 square feet). The Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission recommended approval of the special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge ONLY - NO ON PREMISE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION). The P&Z Commission also recommended approval of the applicant’s request to amend Conditions Number’s 3, 4, and 5 as follows: - Condition Number 3: Amend the hours of operation to extend Thursday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Condition Number 4: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old. - Condition Number 5: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old. Staff does not support the application. ZC-076-2025 District V 25-2110 close and introduce Pass
  16. 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 9 and 10, Block 2031, Eastern Division, located at 3214 and 3216 Santa Barbara Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-078-2025 District III 25-2132 close and introduce Pass
  17. 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 1206 East San Carlos Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-079-2025 District IV 25-2135 close and introduce Pass
  18. 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a commercial parking lot (cars) on Lot 1, Block 432, Eastern Division, located at 301 West Olive Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application. ZC-080-2025 District VIII 25-2137 close and introduce Pass
  19. 19 PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
  20. 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to decrease the reported amount of $2,623,991.00 in AS400 for the amount of $89,939.00 to match the approved amount allocated by the Commission on State Emergency Communications on the amount of $2,534,052.00 to fund the 9-1-1 Program and Equipment for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata Counties, for the period beginning September 1st, 2026 through August 31, 2027. 2025-O-240 close and introduce Pass
  21. 9. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2019-O-111; the City of Laredo Priority Procedures Handbook for City Council and City boards, commissions and committees; amending Roman Numeral I. Commissions and board created by charter; City of Laredo (1995); Letter E, Across-the-board requirements for members of the commissions and board created by Charter; 1. Qualifications; and Roman Numeral V. Across-the-board requirement for commissions, boards, committees; Letter G. Residency; in order to create continuity and clarity on who may serve; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause and declaring an effective date. 2025-O-239 close and introduce Pass
  22. 22 INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES Council to Introduce
  23. 10. Ratification of the City Manager's execution of all necessary documents granting a perpetual easement and right-of-way being a 12 foot wide strip of land containing 5,434.33 square feet of land to AEP Texas central company to install and construct certain electric distribution facilities. Said easement would be located on a property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 of the Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision, recorded in Volume 10, Pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records, Webb County, Texas, and as depicted in Exhibits A and B; providing for an effective date. 25-2245
  24. 24 THIRD AND FINAL READINGS approve third and final readings Pass
  25. 11. Authorizing the renewal amendment to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Pedro Pete 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 purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing 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. 2025-O-226
  26. 12. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to I Need Dumpster 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 purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing 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. 2025-O-227
  27. 27 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  28. 13. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program, amending the FY2025-2026 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $162,231.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amend the FY2025-2026 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, 208 position, for the term from August 01, 2025 through July 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Minority Research and Education Grant. 2025-O-228
  29. 14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, “Animal and Fowl,” Article I “In General”, Article II “Rabies Control”, and Article VII “Applications, Registrations, Permits, Fees”; To revise Regulations related to vaccinations, registration, and fees; providing for severability; providing for a penalty; providing for publication and effective date. 2025-O-229
  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA approve Consent Agenda Pass
  31. 31 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR
  32. 15. Consideration to award Contract FY25-092 to Ruby’s Air Conditioning, Inc., Laredo, TX for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 and total contract value of $240,000.00 for HVAC maintenance and repairs services for city-owned Municipal Housing properties and Noise Abatement properties on an “as needed” basis. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning the date of execution. This contract may be extended for one additional two year period. Funding for this contract is available in the Municipal Housing and Noise Abatement Budget. 25-2064
  33. 33 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: AILEEN RAMOS, DIRECTOR
  34. 16. Consideration to renew service contract agreement FY23-066 to Sanders/Wingo, for contract services to include design, public relations, account management, content & creative, media planning & placement, digital activation, production management, video production for the US. Campaign in an annual amount of $379,000.00. This award provided for the possible extension of this contract for two additional, one-year term periods upon mutual agreement of both parties. This is the second and last extension of two extension periods. Funding is available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Department. 25-1636
  35. 35 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ARNOLDO LOZANO, INTERIM DIRECTOR
  36. 17. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas ratifying the acceptance of a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and Clear Choice Hospital LLC., pursuant to an economic development incentive under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. 2025-R-290 approve Pass
  37. 18. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Salvador Nino for a proposed project located at 3309 E. Saunders, Abst 241 Por 28 E Martinez 11.65 ACS (Hwy 59 frontage) that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) #4. This agreement will be for a period of ten years and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $17,375,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $87,902.00, and estimated total fee waivers of $137,977.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District 4. 2025-R-297
  38. 19. Resolution ratifying authorization of the City Manager to submit a Preliminary Application under the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, part of the 2025 TxDOT Call for Projects. 2025-R-304
  39. 39 ENGINEERING: ELIUD DE LOS SANTOS P.E., CITY ENGINEER
  40. 20. Consideration to award professional services contract to Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $316,870.00 for the FY25-ENG-11 City of Laredo Health Department Building Improvements located at 2600 Cedar Avenue for architectural and engineering services. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation. 25-2060
  41. 21. Consideration for approval of FY24-ENG-87 Forest Loop Drainage Channel Project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage and final payment in the amount of $31,890.00 to ALC Construction CO., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund- 2019 Certificate of Obligations. 25-2134
  42. 22. A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract (developer agreement) with the Owner/Developer of Lafon Residential Subdivision Phase II, in consideration of the City consenting to the platting of its property by AFW Investments, Ltd, and contribute up to maximum of $277,334.10 in required road construction materials. Funding is available in the 2025 Tax Note Fund. 2025-R-301
  43. 43 FINANCE: FRANCISCO J. MATA, DIRECTOR
  44. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with ADP, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, in an annual estimated amount of $202,300.00. The amendment incorporates the ADP Workforce Manager, which will allow the transition to a new timekeeping and scheduling system for the City of Laredo. This contract is utilizing the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contract R200701. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund. 25-2164
  45. 45 FIRE: GUILLERMO HEARD, FIRE CHIEF
  46. 24. Consideration to approve the purchase of one 2025 Ram 5500 4x2 Medix AL 171 Ambulance from Southwest Ambulance Sales, Kennedale, Texas, in the amount of $372,779.75, through the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program #AM10-23. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 25-2159
  47. 25. Consideration to approve the purchase of two Pierce-Custom Enforcer, Pumper, 2nd Generation at a unit price of $1,019,550.00, one Pierce-Custom Enforcer Aerial, Platform 100’ at a unit price of $2,012,771.00, and one Pierce-Custom Enforcer Aerial, Mid-Mount Platform 100’ at a unit price of $2,381,247.00 for a total of $6,070,608.00. The purchases will be made from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, Denton, Texas, through HGAC Cooperative Contract FS 12-23. Funding is available in the 2025 PPFCO Bond. 25-2162
  48. 48 FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR
  49. 26. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one 2026 Ford F-450 Regular Cab Truck from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX, in the amount of $86,000.00. The purchase of this truck will be made utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Pricing Program Contract # 240901. Funding is available in the 2025 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO). 25-2119
  50. 50 PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR
  51. 27. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify and submit a grant application to the Alzheimer’s Association for the 2026 Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists Program Grant, in the total amount of up to $50,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from January 01,2026 through September 30, 2026; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HBI Road Map Strategists Program Grant. 2025-R-296
  52. 52 INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: JOE C. RIVERA, DIRECTOR
  53. 28. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Central Square Superion Public Sector, Lake Mary FL, for $329,661.11. The service agreement is for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City’s IBM Power Computer Systems for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 25-2076
  54. 54 LIBRARY: ANALIZA PEREZ-GOMEZ, INTERIM DIRECTOR
  55. 29. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan, with an increase in funding not to exceed $249,980.00 to include the Water Tower Art Project located at 8711 McPherson Road and FM 1472. This amendment aligns with scheduled Utilities maintenance and supports the vision outlined in Ordinance 2019-O-177, the Laredo Art Master Plan (LAMP), and the goals of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by activating highly visible public spaces and strengthening Laredo’s civic identity. Funding will be available through the Public Art Fund utilizing the 2023 Certificates of Obligation Bond. 25-2131 table Pass
  56. 56 PLANNING & ZONING: VANESSA GUERRA, DIRECTOR
  57. 30. Consideration to approve the purchase of ten (10) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Trucks from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas, in the amount of $322,760.00 through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Contract No. 240901. The proposed purchase will replace ten existing units ranging from model years 1999 through 2014, all of which have exceeded their useful service life and are due for replacement. The new vehicles will be assigned to the Building Inspectors, Zoning Enforcement Officers, and Right-of-Way Inspectors to support ongoing field operations and inspections. Funding for this purchase is available in the Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO). 25-2184
  58. 58 POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
  59. 31. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, Kentucky, in the amount not to exceed $55,000.00 to purchase SWAT tactical uniforms. This purchase shall be made BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 773-25. Funding is available in the General Fund - Police Department Budget. 25-1878
  60. 32. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,501,301.73 from the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY26 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program. The grant period will begin September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; funding will be used to pay for costs associated with the operation of the TAG Center such as personnel, rent, contractual obligations, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require local match. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 2025-R-263
  61. 33. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole source provider, Flock Safety, Georgia in the amount of $195,000.00 for the purchase of Flock Nova investigative software. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. 25-2139
  62. 34. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Versaterm Public Safety, Inc. in the amount of $111,228.00 utilizing DIR contract # DIR-CPO-5266 for the purchase of software and platform modules for the Laredo Police Department. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. 25-2140
  63. 35. Consideration to authorize the purchase of six marked K-9 police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. in the amount of $591,352.86. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available for this purchase in the Special Police Fund, FY2026 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant. 25-2165
  64. 36. Consideration to authorize the purchase of marked police units with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. in the amount not to exceed $9,500,000.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available for this purchase in the Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) 2025. 25-2166
  65. 37. Consideration to authorize a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the purchase of police uniforms, public safety gear, equipment, and supplies. This annual contract shall utilize the Buyboard Cooperative Contract 773-25. Funding is available in the General Fund - Police and Police Trust Fund. 25-2167
  66. 38. Consideration to reject all bids received for FY25-097 Roof Overlay and Exterior Improvement Project and authorization to rebid the project. Two bids were disqualified due to failure to submit the required bid bond. The remaining bids received were significantly higher than the project’s anticipated cost. There is no financial impact. 25-2168
  67. 39. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $950,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant. The grant performance period is from March 01, 2026 through February 28, 2027. The purpose of this grant program is to equip motor vehicles used by law enforcement officers with bullet-resistant components. No local match is required. 2025-R-299
  68. 40. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Lexington, SC, in the amount of $240,910.12 for the purchase of officer wellness equipment. This purchase shall be made through GSA Cooperative Purchasing Contract 47QSMA18D0006. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond, 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond, 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond and Police Trust Fund. 25-2170
  69. 69 PUBLIC WORKS: JOHN ORFILA, DIRECTOR
  70. 41. Consideration to approve the purchase contracts of Heavy Equipment from: Holt Cat, San Antonio, TX for the purchase of: One AP 1000 Asphalt Paver in the total amount of $589,000.00; One Caterpillar Model CS12 - Paving and Compaction Machine in the total amount of $237,449.03; One Caterpillar Model 305 CR Excavator in the amount of $58,125.47; One Caterpillar 305 CR Compact Excavator in the total amount of $72,447.94 through Buyboard Cooperative Contract Number: 685-22. Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, Austin, TX, for the purchase of: two 2027 Freightliner M2 106 Bergkamp F5 Flameless Pot Patcher in the amount of $555,438.00 through Tips Cooperative Contract Number: 230-802. Holt Truck Centers of Texas LLC. for the purchase of: one 2027 International HV607 SBA 14 YD Dump Truck in the total amount of $156,489.00 though H-GACBuy Cooperative Contract HT06-20. Tymco Inc., Waco, TX, for the purchase of: Three Tymco Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweepers in the total amount of $1,099,290.00 through HGACBuy Cooperative Contract SW04-20. John Deere, Weslaco, Texas, for the purchase of: Three John Deere Z997R Diesel Mowers in the total amount of $82,091.88 through BuyBoard Cooperative contract Number: 706-23. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of: One Tractor Loader Backhoe in the total amount of $96,174.86 through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number: 685-22. Rush Truck Center, Houston,TX for the purchase of: One Peterbilt 567 Tractor in the amount of $391,500.54 through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number: 706-23. Sakai America, Weslaco, Texas, for the purchase of: One Sakai SV544D - 84” Single-Drum, 12 ton in the total amount $140,406.00 through HGACBuy Cooperative Contract: PW10-25. Funding is available in the 2025 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO). 25-2160
  71. 42. Authorizing the City Manager to renew and amend contract FY24-004 by 25% for an amount increase of $5,741. 37 and a new annual amount of $28,706.87 for a total contract value of $74,637.87 with LF Enterprise, Laredo, TX. for the purchase of Uniforms for the Public Works Department. There was a price increase in this last extension period. The term of this contract is for one year and this is the last extension period. Funding is available in General Fund-Public Works Department and other construction project budgets. 25-2171
  72. 72 TAX: DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR
  73. 43. A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas to cast all 1,039 votes for Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez, the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026-2029 Year Term commencing on January 1, 2026 as per passage of Senate Bill 2 of the 88th Legislature in 2023 and Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before December 15, 2025. 2025-R-257
  74. 74 UTILITIES: DR. TAREQ AL-ZABET, DIRECTOR
  75. 44. Consideration to select and negotiate FY25-074 professional consulting services contract with the top two scorers, GHD, Auburn, CA and E-Source Companies LLC, Boulder, CO for an assessment study for the Utility Advanced Metering Infrastructure/Automated Meter Reading System and Customer Information System (CIS) Solution Evaluation. This assessment will produce a clear migration roadmap and present the best solution for the Utilities Department to advance its metering modernization and digital water transformation. The firms that responded to the RFQ were: 1. GHD, Auburn, CA 2. E-Source Companies LLC, Boulder, CO 3. Utility Solution Partners, Washington, DC 4. Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, Portland, ME 5. Atlas Design Services, LLC, Austin, TX 6. Brio Consulting LLC, Houston, TX 7. Schmidt Utility Advisors, LLC, Verona, WI 8. SL-serco, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 9. LER Advanced Utility Solutions, Columbus, IN 25-2163
  76. 45. Authorizing City Manager to execute Amendment Number 4 in the amount of $769,950.00 to Ardurra Group, Inc. of Laredo, Texas for engineering services regarding the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant West Bank Stabilization. The new total contract amount including this amendment is $1,412,353.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond. 25-2234
  77. 77 END OF CONSENT AGENDA __________________________________________________________________________
  78. 78 EXECUTIVE SESSION go into Executive Session Pass
  79. 46. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, concerning the property for the future 4/5 Bridge Project and whether it should remain in the City of Laredo’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, and any other matter incident thereto. 25-2267 table Pass
  80. 80 GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
  81. 81 Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño
  82. 47. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager's Office to immediately commence negotiations with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding properties directly affected by the impending border wall construction within city limits. This directive is in conjunction with a community poll and subsequent decisive action by the City Council; and any related matters. 25-C-209 approve Pass
  83. 83 Request by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez
  84. 48. Discussion with possible action on an action plan for a flood prone areas known to the City of Laredo and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-203 no action taken
  85. 49. Discussion with possible action to name the walking trail at BP Newman Park to Peggy Newman walking trail and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-206 approve Pass
  86. 86 Request by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa
  87. 50. Discussion with possible action regarding legal matters related to the Border Wall, and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-207 no action taken
  88. 51. Discussion with possible action to hire environmental consultants with specialty in geomorphology and/or hydrology to study the impacts of the Border Wall Construction and River buoys. 25-C-212 no action taken
  89. 89 Request by Council Member Ricardo "Rick" Garza
  90. 52. Recognizing the Don Jose Gallego Lady Ligers Volleyball Team for their exceptional accomplishments as the 2024 4th Grade A Division Undefeated City Champions and the 2025 5th Grade A Division Undefeated City Champions.The team demonstrated outstanding teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship, achieving back-to-back undefeated seasons and bringing pride to their school and community. 25-C-214 no action taken
  91. 91 Request by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King
  92. 53. Recognizing the United Day School 8th Grade Volleyball Team for completing an undefeated and historic season, capturing both the LISD/Private School District Championship and the All-City Championship hosted by UISD. The Lady Patriots secured their second consecutive district title by defeating top city competitors, including defending champions. Throughout the season, the team showcased exceptional skill, resilience, sportsmanship, and unity, bringing great pride to their school and community. This achievement was made possible through the outstanding leadership of Head Coach Albert Laurel and Assistant Coaches Celina Lopez and Alma Garcia. We thank you for guiding these young athletes to success. 25-C-210 no action taken
  93. 54. The City of Laredo recognizes the dedicated efforts of the North Central Park Grounds keeping Crew, including Superintendent Calixto Flores Jr., Supervisor Juan P. Ballesteros, Crew Leaders Marco A. Marin and Frank Cantu, and crew members Javier Morales, Juan Barrera, Christian Gonzalez, Ricardo Ramos, and Martin Paredes. Their commitment to maintaining the park’s grounds at an exemplary level ensures that families and residents across the City of Laredo can enjoy a clean, safe, and beautiful community space. Throughout the year, this team has consistently gone above and beyond to support District events such as Día de Los Muertos and Light the Way for Christmas—helping bring each vision to life, ensuring every detail is executed as instructed, and providing invaluable assistance to the community. The professionalism, teamwork, and pride in service demonstrated by this outstanding crew are truly commendable. The City of Laredo extends its sincere appreciation to the North Central Park Grounds keeping Crew for their continued dedication and exemplary stewardship of one of our city’s most cherished public spaces. 25-C-211 no action taken
  94. 94 Request by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa J. Perez table Pass
  95. 55. Discussion with possible action to create a project management policy, with standardized reporting, and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-204
  96. 56. Discussion with possible action on opportunities for centralization of city services within the organization, and any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-208
  97. 97 ADJOURN adjourn Pass