City Council - Supplemental Agenda
City Council Chambers
Agenda — 17 items
- 1 Recognition and Communication 4:30 P.M.
- 2 The Mayor will be presenting the following:
- 1. Recognizing the Sisters of Mercy for their 130 years of service to the Laredo community, spearheading the development of medical services in 1894 with the founding of Laredo's first hospital on Rosario St. and continuing that legacy with the establishment of the Mercy Health Clinic in south Laredo and the Casa de Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter and Education Center. The Sisters of Mercy embody what true service to the community means and have given their lives in service to meet the mission of their founder, Catherine McAuley. She said, "Mercy, the principal path pointed out by Jesus Christ to those who are desirous of following Him, has in all ages of the Church excited the faithful in a particular manner to instruct and comfort the sick and dying poor, as in them they regarded the person of our divine Master…". With this mission, these Sisters of Mercy have shared their great love and compassion to our own "sick and...poor" all these many years, and for that the community of Laredo is blessed and honored to call them family.
- 2. Recognizing Isabella Ramirez, Matilda Gonzalez de Anda, and Renata Gonzalez De Anda for their exceptional dedication and leadership, not only as community advocates but also as top scholars, and accomplished athletes. These remarkable young woman co-founded the non-profit organization “We Got Your Back”, through which they have been able to provide assistance to over 2,500 immigrants in our community. They have offered vital support, resources, and hope to individuals and families in need, reinforcing the spirit of unity and belonging that defines us all. Their non-profit organization, “We Got Your Back”, stands as a testament to what compassion and determination can achieve. Driven by a deep commitment to their community, they have not only alleviated hardship but also inspired broader community involvement, motivating others to contribute to our collective well-being. These young ladies have poured their hearts into this cause, setting an inspiring example of how community service can come together to make a lasting impact.
- 5 City of Laredo Supplemental City Council Meeting A-2024-S-08 City Council Chambers 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 November 4, 2024 5:30 P.M.
- 6 CITIZEN COMMENTS
- I. STAFF REPORTS
- 1. Staff Report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but no limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
- II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property, to deliberate on subsidies in lease agreement between the City of Laredo, ASM Global, and 2L4L, for the Use of Uni-Trade Stadium, and any other matter incident thereto.
- III. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- 3) A. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño
- 13 1. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the mercy hospital property, and any matters related thereto.
- 14 2. Discussion with possible action on status of city council electronic management and voting system for council members, and any matters related thereto.
- 3) B. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.
- 16 1. Discussion with possible action to strengthen through amendment the City of Laredo Code of Ethics to require officeholders and candidates to file Personal Financial Disclosure Reports and Campaign Finance Reports on a timely manner and establish protocols and procedures for failing to do so to include daily penalties and fines and/or removal of office or ineligibility to appear on the ballot; and any other matters incident thereto.
- IV. ADJOURN