Video index
Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
110. Request for Executive Session under Texas Local Government Code 551 .07 4 to consult with legal counsel on personnel matters, specifically the City Manager Search and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action. (Part 1 of 2)
113.A.1. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino 1. Discussion and possible action on repeal of ordinance 2019-0-179. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System for persons who hold and are regularly engaged in the performance of duties of an elective office that normally requires actual performance of services in a participating department of the municipality for not less than 1,000 hours a year in accordance with section 852.107, Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
Citizen comments
110. Request for Executive Session under Texas Local Government Code 551 .07 4 to consult with legal counsel on personnel matters, specifically the City Manager Search and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action. (Part 2 of 2)
113.A.1. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino 1. Discussion and possible action on repeal of ordinance 2019-0-179. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System for persons who hold and are regularly engaged in the performance of duties of an elective office that normally requires actual performance of services in a participating department of the municipality for not less than 1,000 hours a year in accordance with section 852.107, Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
113.A.2.Discussion with possible action on the status of the Tecolotes discussions with the City of Laredo. Including an update on the repairs to Unitrade Stadium, and any matters related thereto.
II.A.1. Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez 1. Status report on the ethylene oxide air monitoring plan from the Rio Grande International Study Center & Clean Air Laredo Coalition regarding finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with RGISC and technical assistance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa of Jose D. Gonzalez to the Port of Entry Committee.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 1 of 2)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 2 of 2)
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)
78. 2023-R-016 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and the United States Border Patrol (USBP) for the purpose of addressing the issue of residential and commerical properties being utilized for illicit activity as part of the Taking Care of Business Initiative.
101. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to cancel the executed agreement with Juan Ramirez Investments, LLC for Las Fincas Subdivision Phase 3, authorized by City Council on April 19, 2022, providing for the reimbursement of part of the cost of construction of an off-site 12-inch gravity sanitary sewer collector line extension. The Juan Ramirez Investments, LLC is not moving forward with the development.
104. 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.
105. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
106. Discussion with possible action on the cancelation of March 6th, 2023 City Council meeting due to the Federal Legislative Trip, and any other matters incident thereto.
107. Update with possible action on the 2023 State Legislative Agenda for the 88th Texas Legislative Session; and any other matters incident thereto.
108. Discussion with possible action on amending the City Council motion approved on November 28, 2022 regarding the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program employee agreement of employment obligation from five (5) years to two (2) years, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
113.C. & 113.G.
113.D.1. Discussion with possible action to initiate a policy and procedure for abstaining and recusal on an agenda item, and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.1. Discussion with possible action to evaluate a location and the costs associated with the creation of a recreation center within District 6 and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.2. Discussion with possible action to evaluate the need for more cameras and/or security at North Central Park beginning with bathrooms and Veterans Memorial sections and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.3. Discussion with possible action to address and evaluate the status of the Shiloh Bike Trails, and any other matters incident thereto.
113.B1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps or speed tables 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 2; Priority Funds will be used for this project.
113.B.2. Status update with possible action on the traffic light of Soria and Hwy 83.
113.B.3. Status update with possible action on the Buena Vista Sports Complex
113.F.1. Discussion with possible action to host a Business Community Town Hall with developers, contractors, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to solicit feed back on our processes, with the purpose of providing better customer service and making Laredo more business friendly; building, planning and zoning, util ities, economic development, and any other relevant department necessary for business owners to operate within the city will participate, and a survey to sol icit the best date, time, and location to host the meeting in February to be conducted, and any other matters i ncident thereto.
II.A.2. Discussion with possible action to further define Section 2.06 of the City Charter that speaks to inquiries from council, in an effort to increase transparency and implement protection for employees, and any other matters incident thereto.
Jan 17, 2023 City Council
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Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
110. Request for Executive Session under Texas Local Government Code 551 .07 4 to consult with legal counsel on personnel matters, specifically the City Manager Search and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action. (Part 1 of 2)
113.A.1. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino 1. Discussion and possible action on repeal of ordinance 2019-0-179. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System for persons who hold and are regularly engaged in the performance of duties of an elective office that normally requires actual performance of services in a participating department of the municipality for not less than 1,000 hours a year in accordance with section 852.107, Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
Citizen comments
110. Request for Executive Session under Texas Local Government Code 551 .07 4 to consult with legal counsel on personnel matters, specifically the City Manager Search and any other matters incident thereto, and return to open session for possible action. (Part 2 of 2)
113.A.1. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino 1. Discussion and possible action on repeal of ordinance 2019-0-179. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, providing for participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System for persons who hold and are regularly engaged in the performance of duties of an elective office that normally requires actual performance of services in a participating department of the municipality for not less than 1,000 hours a year in accordance with section 852.107, Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
113.A.2.Discussion with possible action on the status of the Tecolotes discussions with the City of Laredo. Including an update on the repairs to Unitrade Stadium, and any matters related thereto.
II.A.1. Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez 1. Status report on the ethylene oxide air monitoring plan from the Rio Grande International Study Center & Clean Air Laredo Coalition regarding finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with RGISC and technical assistance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa of Jose D. Gonzalez to the Port of Entry Committee.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 1 of 2)
XII. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 2 of 2)
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)
78. 2023-R-016 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and the United States Border Patrol (USBP) for the purpose of addressing the issue of residential and commerical properties being utilized for illicit activity as part of the Taking Care of Business Initiative.
101. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to cancel the executed agreement with Juan Ramirez Investments, LLC for Las Fincas Subdivision Phase 3, authorized by City Council on April 19, 2022, providing for the reimbursement of part of the cost of construction of an off-site 12-inch gravity sanitary sewer collector line extension. The Juan Ramirez Investments, LLC is not moving forward with the development.
104. 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.
105. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
106. Discussion with possible action on the cancelation of March 6th, 2023 City Council meeting due to the Federal Legislative Trip, and any other matters incident thereto.
107. Update with possible action on the 2023 State Legislative Agenda for the 88th Texas Legislative Session; and any other matters incident thereto.
108. Discussion with possible action on amending the City Council motion approved on November 28, 2022 regarding the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program employee agreement of employment obligation from five (5) years to two (2) years, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
113.C. & 113.G.
113.D.1. Discussion with possible action to initiate a policy and procedure for abstaining and recusal on an agenda item, and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.1. Discussion with possible action to evaluate a location and the costs associated with the creation of a recreation center within District 6 and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.2. Discussion with possible action to evaluate the need for more cameras and/or security at North Central Park beginning with bathrooms and Veterans Memorial sections and any other matters incident thereto.
113.E.3. Discussion with possible action to address and evaluate the status of the Shiloh Bike Trails, and any other matters incident thereto.
113.B1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Interim City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps or speed tables 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 2; Priority Funds will be used for this project.
113.B.2. Status update with possible action on the traffic light of Soria and Hwy 83.
113.B.3. Status update with possible action on the Buena Vista Sports Complex
113.F.1. Discussion with possible action to host a Business Community Town Hall with developers, contractors, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to solicit feed back on our processes, with the purpose of providing better customer service and making Laredo more business friendly; building, planning and zoning, util ities, economic development, and any other relevant department necessary for business owners to operate within the city will participate, and a survey to sol icit the best date, time, and location to host the meeting in February to be conducted, and any other matters i ncident thereto.
II.A.2. Discussion with possible action to further define Section 2.06 of the City Charter that speaks to inquiries from council, in an effort to increase transparency and implement protection for employees, and any other matters incident thereto.
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