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November 2, 2026 ·5:30 PM Closed ·A-2026-R-18

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Agenda — 58 items

  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. 17 COMMUNICATIONS
  18. 18 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
  19. 19 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
  20. 20 PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
  21. 3. A Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY2026 Laredo Police HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $194,769.00 in the 2026 award due to deobligation from the agency. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funding was authorized for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel, and operating expenses from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund. 26-1794
  22. 22 Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the American Conversation Curator Project Grant, in the estimated total amount of $600.00 per six (6) month term, from September 3, 2026, through February 3, 2027, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the general fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $600.00; 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 Library Department - General Fund. 26-1863
  23. 24 Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Laredo International Airport’s FY 2026-2027 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $63,875.00 for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program (LEORP). The award granted to the Laredo International Airport shall be used to deploy sufficient LEOs in support of passenger screening activities at the checkpoint to ensure the safety of passengers and to counter the risks to transportation security. No local match is required; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. 26-1974
  24. 25 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Jose Edmundo Ramirez, Jr., on behalf of Consolidated Towne East Holdings, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 17.68-acres, more or less, tract of land located north of State Highway 359 and east of Serrano Road; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of B-3 (High Commercial District) for approximately 3.03 acres of land, more or less, and R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) for approximately 14.65 acres of land, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District) and B-3 (Community Business District), as amended by the petitioner from the originally requested B-4 (Highway Commercial District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and the amended initial zoning for R-1B (Single Family High-Density District) and B-3 (Community Business District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-005-2026 District III - Cm. Melissa Cigarroa 26-1931
  25. 26 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.00-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of Bob Bullock Loop and north of E. Del Mar Boulevard; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-006-2026 District VI - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King 26-1940
  26. 27 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Development, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 14.09-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and Muller Memorial Boulevard; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-007-2026 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez 26-1941
  27. 28 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.15-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north adjacent to Killam Industrial Park; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-008-2026 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez 26-1942
  28. 29 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 25.85-acres, more or less, tract of land located west of Interstate Highway 35 and north of Killam Industrial Boulevard; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-009-2026 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez 26-1943
  29. 30 Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Gary Jacobs, on behalf of Las Islitas Farms, LLC, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 42.47-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north of the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District). THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. AN-010-2026 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez 26-1944
  30. 31 (Recess) (Press Availability)
  31. 32 INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
  32. 34 CONSENT AGENDA
  33. 35 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR
  34. 37 Authorizing the City Manager to execute (20) twenty individuals’ contracts with the following General Fund recipients totaling $237,933.00 for FY 2026-2027. Organization Amount Area Health Education Center $4,000.00 Best Friends for Life $7,400.00 Bethany House of Laredo $2,000.00 Border Region $4,500.00 Casa de Misericordia $2,500.00 Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo $5,000.00 Imaginarium $8,600.00 Laredo Animal Protective Society $10,200.00 Laredo Main Street $6,050.00 Laredo Philharmonic $13,333.00 Laredo Regional Food Bank $22,500.00 Laredo Stroke Support $13,750.00 LULAC #12 $2,500.00 Pets Alive $15,000.00 Ruthe B. Cowl $8,750.00 Sacred Heart Children's Home $14,500.00 Serving Children & Adults in Need $11,250.00 Smiles from Heaven $21,250.00 Volunteers Serving the Needy $22,750.00 Voz de Ninos $23,500.00 Total Budget $219,333.00 26-1926
  35. 40 ENGINEERING: ELIUD DE LOS SANTOS P.E., CITY ENGINEER
  36. 13. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laredo and Webb County Drainage District No. 1 regarding access and maintenance of drainage facilities, to add fourteen (14) additional maintenance areas and establish provisions for cost sharing for emergency and extraordinary repairs. There is no financial impact at this time. 26-1988
  37. 14. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-55, General American with Disabilities Act Compliance Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities, and Proposed Construction Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Three (3) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below: 1. Slay Architecture Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas 2. Design Group International, Laredo, Texas 3. Davis Tobias Architecture & Planning, San Antonio, Texas Funding shall not exceed $100,000.00 per project assignment and shall be subject to available funding in the respective budget account, unless otherwise authorized by City Council. There is no financial impact at this time. Consultant performance will be monitored in accordance with established guidelines. Any performance deficiencies may result in suspension of project assignments or removal from the rotation list. 26-1829
  38. 15. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-60, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Consultant Services for Existing Buildings, Facilities, Structures, Other Amenities and Proposed Construction Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Nine (9) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below: 1. DBR Engineering, McAllen, Texas 2. IC Thomasson Associates, San Antonio, Texas 3. Kimley-Horn Associates, San Antonio, Texas 4. Halff Associates, McAllen, Texas 5. H2MG LLC, San Antonio, Texas 6. KCI Technologies, Laredo, Texas 7. NRG Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas 8. EED Engineering, Laredo, Texas 9. CSI Engineering, Houston, Texas Funding shall not exceed $100,000.00 per project assignment and shall be subject to available funding in the respective budget account, unless otherwise authorized by City Council. There is no financial impact at this time. Consultant performance will be monitored in accordance with established guidelines. Any performance deficiencies may result in suspension of project assignments or removal from the rotation list. 26-1830
  39. 47 FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR
  40. 49 PARKS & RECREATION: JOSE A. VALDEZ, JR., ACTING DIRECTOR
  41. 51 POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
  42. 28. Authorization to ratify the purchase contract with DANA Safety Supply, Inc, Harlingen, Texas, for the acquisition of emergency vehicle partition equipment for a total amount of $103,613.60. The purchase of this vehicle equipment shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240-102. Funding is available in the Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) 2025. 26-1736
  43. 58 Consideration to award contract IFB-2026-075 for providing laundry and dry-cleaning services to the Laredo Police Department in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with below vendors: Section I. Laundry Services Sunshine Laredo’s Laundromat - Laredo, Texas Prestige Dry Cleaning - Laredo, Texas Section II. Dry Cleaning La Central Tintoreria - Laredo, Texas Prestige Dry Cleaning - Laredo, Texas This is a laundry and dry-cleaning services contract for police uniforms and non-uniforms; in accordance to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The term of this contract is for a period of one-year subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for two additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General Fund-Police Department. 26-1903
  44. 59 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SoundThinking, Inc. and the Laredo Police Department for access and use of SoundThinking’s CrimeTracer Subscription Services platform (CrimeTracer). CrimeTracer enables authorized law-enforcement personnel to search, analyze and share Criminal Justice Information (CJI) and other law-enforcement records for authorized purposes in accordance with FBI and Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) policy. CrimeTracer access and use by the Laredo Police Department is available free of charge via Texas Anti-Gang Center funding provided by the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office. 26-1927
  45. 61 UTILITIES: DR. TAREQ AL-ZABET, DIRECTOR
  46. 38. Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard vendor, Crawford Electric Supply Co. LLC., San Antonio, Texas, in the annual amount of $100,000.00 for the purchase of electrical supplies for the Utilities Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Contract 756-24. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water Treatment System Fund.
  47. 69 END OF CONSENT AGENDA __________________________________________________________________________
  48. 70 STAFF REPORTS
  49. 71 Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2026-2027 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. 26-1865
  50. 72 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  51. 73 RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
  52. 13. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal of Management and Transit Contract Services FY22-015 with Hendrickson Transportation Group of Waco, Texas for an additional five (5) years, in accordance with the terms of the negotiated contract commencing on February 1, 2027 for an amount not to exceed $4,292,333.16. Funding for this contract is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. 2026-RT-22
  53. 78 Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the "38th Annual Feast of Sharing” Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. In partnership with the City of Laredo and Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro. Service will start at 3:00pm until 10:00pm free of charge. 2026-RT-37
  54. 79 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
  55. 80 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
  56. 81 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
  57. 82 GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
  58. 83 ADJOURN

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