Video index
Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Items I.1, VI.1, & VI.2
45.F.3. Discussion with possible action on the recent EPA ruling regarding Ethylene Oxide, with a recognition for the efforts of RGISC, the City of Laredo, and the Clean Air Laredo Coallition, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
45.A.1. Discussion with possible action, inviting Midwest Sterilization Corporation to speak before City Council on a status update of their current Ethylene Oxide emissions, and any matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.14. Consideration to authorize a purchase of additional staging for the amount of $60,610.50 from StageRight under Buyboard 667-22. This purchase is to add additional staging including ADA ramp package, guardrails and storage carts and necessary supplies. This additional staging is essential to satisfy the needs of concerts, graduations, and other events, occurring at Sames Auto Arena. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund.
XIII.38. 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.
XIII.39. 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.
XIII.40. Presentation and discussion with possible action on proposed ordinance for the use of Promotional Funds.
XIII.41. Status report with possible action by the Office of Emergency Management on the City of Laredo response during the COVID migrant crisis.
XIII.42. Presentation by the City Manager on ongoing activities.
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
45.A.2. Discussion with possible action on establishing an updated marketing and/or branding plan for the City of Laredo that is reflective of its current economic, historical and cultural importance, and any matters related thereto.
45.B.1. Consistent with the City of Laredo Charter discussion with possible action to convene and start the process to appoint new members to the City of Laredo Charter Revision Committee in order to review and recommend any appropriate changes to City Charter, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
45.C.1. Discussion with possible action to create a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or amend third party funding agreements with local food banks to establish a pantry for food distribution at the Margarito Benavides Recreation Center; and any other matters incident thereto.
45.C.2. Discussion with possible action to assist St. Augustine Catholic School with the use of Uni-Trade Stadium for their final baseball game on April 25, 2023 and any other matters incident thereto.
45.D.1. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to encourage the Texas Legislature to support HB 9 which creates the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vanessa Perez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
45.D.2. Discussion with possible action to consider feedback and concerns from the Business Town Hall held on March 23, with consideration for the frequency of subsequent town halls and the creation of a new committee to better serve the needs of the business community, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
45.D.3. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
45.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 VI Priority Funds will be used for this project, on Juan Escutia in San Isidro subdivision.
45.E.2. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Independent School District (UISD) to formally have Trautman International Park be available to the public after school hours and on the weekends, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.F.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to evaluate the traffic control measures on Riverbank Drive at the intersection of FM1472 and at Riverbank and Aquero, with consideration to modify, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.F.2. Discussion with possible action on the dedication of the new Father McNaboe Dog Park, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.G.2. Discussion with possible action requesting City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Housing Authority for joint efforts on upgrading the facilities and amenities at adjacent city parks and any other matters incident thereto.
45.G.1. Discussion with possible action requesting City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Webb County to combine services at the La Ladrillera Recreation Center for our youth and senior citizens.
45.G.3. Discussion with possible action to revisit the designation of the nature preserve and bird sanctuaries and to direct management to draft a nature preserve ordinance to protect these areas and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa)
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Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)
Items I.1, VI.1, & VI.2
45.F.3. Discussion with possible action on the recent EPA ruling regarding Ethylene Oxide, with a recognition for the efforts of RGISC, the City of Laredo, and the Clean Air Laredo Coallition, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
45.A.1. Discussion with possible action, inviting Midwest Sterilization Corporation to speak before City Council on a status update of their current Ethylene Oxide emissions, and any matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
XII.14. Consideration to authorize a purchase of additional staging for the amount of $60,610.50 from StageRight under Buyboard 667-22. This purchase is to add additional staging including ADA ramp package, guardrails and storage carts and necessary supplies. This additional staging is essential to satisfy the needs of concerts, graduations, and other events, occurring at Sames Auto Arena. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund.
XIII.38. 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.
XIII.39. 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.
XIII.40. Presentation and discussion with possible action on proposed ordinance for the use of Promotional Funds.
XIII.41. Status report with possible action by the Office of Emergency Management on the City of Laredo response during the COVID migrant crisis.
XIII.42. Presentation by the City Manager on ongoing activities.
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
45.A.2. Discussion with possible action on establishing an updated marketing and/or branding plan for the City of Laredo that is reflective of its current economic, historical and cultural importance, and any matters related thereto.
45.B.1. Consistent with the City of Laredo Charter discussion with possible action to convene and start the process to appoint new members to the City of Laredo Charter Revision Committee in order to review and recommend any appropriate changes to City Charter, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
45.C.1. Discussion with possible action to create a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or amend third party funding agreements with local food banks to establish a pantry for food distribution at the Margarito Benavides Recreation Center; and any other matters incident thereto.
45.C.2. Discussion with possible action to assist St. Augustine Catholic School with the use of Uni-Trade Stadium for their final baseball game on April 25, 2023 and any other matters incident thereto.
45.D.1. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to encourage the Texas Legislature to support HB 9 which creates the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Vanessa Perez and Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
45.D.2. Discussion with possible action to consider feedback and concerns from the Business Town Hall held on March 23, with consideration for the frequency of subsequent town halls and the creation of a new committee to better serve the needs of the business community, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
45.D.3. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
45.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct 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 VI Priority Funds will be used for this project, on Juan Escutia in San Isidro subdivision.
45.E.2. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Independent School District (UISD) to formally have Trautman International Park be available to the public after school hours and on the weekends, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.F.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to evaluate the traffic control measures on Riverbank Drive at the intersection of FM1472 and at Riverbank and Aquero, with consideration to modify, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.F.2. Discussion with possible action on the dedication of the new Father McNaboe Dog Park, and any other matters incident thereto.
45.G.2. Discussion with possible action requesting City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Housing Authority for joint efforts on upgrading the facilities and amenities at adjacent city parks and any other matters incident thereto.
45.G.1. Discussion with possible action requesting City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Webb County to combine services at the La Ladrillera Recreation Center for our youth and senior citizens.
45.G.3. Discussion with possible action to revisit the designation of the nature preserve and bird sanctuaries and to direct management to draft a nature preserve ordinance to protect these areas and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa)
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