Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION

Citizen comments

52. D. 2. Discussion with possible action on the visit by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with a presentation by Earth Justice, and to participate in an air monitoring initiative, testing specifically for ethylene oxide, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X.16. 2022-O-159 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, providing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.570000 per $100 value. This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.449396 per $100 value and an Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.120604 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XII. 44. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. The following are the ongoing audits/review: Vehicle Repair Process Audit, and Evaluation of City Policies.

XII. 45. Presentation with possible action by Fire Chief/EMC, Guillermo Heard, and Utilities Director, Arturo Garcia, on the drought condition affecting Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.

XII. 46. Discussion with possible action on the status of the Sister Cities Agreements and Donations process to prioritize communities within a 75-mile radius of Laredo. Vehicles and equipment to be considered for donation must have been sent to auction and not sold. Vehicles and equipment must be determined to have zero value and must not be in use by any City department, and any other matters incident thereto.

XII. 47. Discussion with possible action regarding the monitoring of credit service businesses AKA payday loan lenders in an effort to reduce abusive and predatory lending.

XII. 48. Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to various proposed bond issuances, with possible action.

XII. 49. Presentation with possible action by Police Chief, Claudio Trevino, on the adoption of an emergency plan that will be implemented when there is an outage or occurrence at our trade bridges, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIII. 50. Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues regarding the contemplated litigation by Ms. Kristina K. Laurel Hale, and return to open session for possible action if necessary.

52. A. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District 1 Priority Funds will be used for this project. • 4500 Sepulveda Ln

52. B. 1. Discussion with possible action to upgrade the electrical system at the ME Benavides Baseball Complex to include remodeling of the concession stand, and any other matters incident thereto. District 2 priority funds will be used for this project.

52. C. 1. Discussion with possible action regarding developing a Private Public freight/cargo airport utilizing the 1500 acres located at mile marker 13 for future development and any matters incident thereto.

52. D. 1. Discussion with possible action on a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) for Mines Rd. developments that will support the infrastructure needs of the area, and any other matters incident thereto.

52. E. 1. Discussion with possible action on the authority to sign a resolution on behalf of the City Council to recognize the importance of pollinator habitat both restored and maintained on public and private lands. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez)

Sep 19, 2022 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION

Citizen comments

52. D. 2. Discussion with possible action on the visit by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with a presentation by Earth Justice, and to participate in an air monitoring initiative, testing specifically for ethylene oxide, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X.16. 2022-O-159 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, providing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.570000 per $100 value. This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.449396 per $100 value and an Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.120604 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XII. 44. Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. The following are the ongoing audits/review: Vehicle Repair Process Audit, and Evaluation of City Policies.

XII. 45. Presentation with possible action by Fire Chief/EMC, Guillermo Heard, and Utilities Director, Arturo Garcia, on the drought condition affecting Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.

XII. 46. Discussion with possible action on the status of the Sister Cities Agreements and Donations process to prioritize communities within a 75-mile radius of Laredo. Vehicles and equipment to be considered for donation must have been sent to auction and not sold. Vehicles and equipment must be determined to have zero value and must not be in use by any City department, and any other matters incident thereto.

XII. 47. Discussion with possible action regarding the monitoring of credit service businesses AKA payday loan lenders in an effort to reduce abusive and predatory lending.

XII. 48. Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to various proposed bond issuances, with possible action.

XII. 49. Presentation with possible action by Police Chief, Claudio Trevino, on the adoption of an emergency plan that will be implemented when there is an outage or occurrence at our trade bridges, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIII. 50. Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues regarding the contemplated litigation by Ms. Kristina K. Laurel Hale, and return to open session for possible action if necessary.

52. A. 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District 1 Priority Funds will be used for this project. • 4500 Sepulveda Ln

52. B. 1. Discussion with possible action to upgrade the electrical system at the ME Benavides Baseball Complex to include remodeling of the concession stand, and any other matters incident thereto. District 2 priority funds will be used for this project.

52. C. 1. Discussion with possible action regarding developing a Private Public freight/cargo airport utilizing the 1500 acres located at mile marker 13 for future development and any matters incident thereto.

52. D. 1. Discussion with possible action on a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) for Mines Rd. developments that will support the infrastructure needs of the area, and any other matters incident thereto.

52. E. 1. Discussion with possible action on the authority to sign a resolution on behalf of the City Council to recognize the importance of pollinator habitat both restored and maintained on public and private lands. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Mercurio Martinez)

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