Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

II. COMMUNICATIONS

VI. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)

XI.25. A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of the General Election and Special Election of the City of Laredo held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing City officials for City Council Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and for the proposed Charter Amendment propositions.

XI.26. A Resolution ordering and proclaiming a General City Runoff Election to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $50,409.67 with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting the election.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Items XVI.63)D.1. & D.2. & XVI.63)F.3.

XVI.63)D.2. Presentation by Marine Corps League Detachment 895 Commandant and Local Toys for Tots Coordinator Higinio "Gene" Reyes Jr., along with local partner Laredo Independent School District Trustee Rodolfo "Rudy" Morales to invite City Council, City Departments and the public to partake in this year toy drive

XVI.63)F.3. Discussion with possible action to dedicate the Lyon Water Tanks/Community Wellness Area (park, dog park, and walking trail) in memory of Lupita Cortez; and any other matters incident thereto.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)

XI.58. A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application for membership with the legacy water supply corporation (“LWSC”); appointing the city manager to serve as the city’s authorized representative for interacting with the LWSC and to serve in any positions with the LWSC to promote the interests of the city and execute all necessary documents relating thereto.

XVI.63)E.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to 24-C-243 create a position in the Utilities Department for a dedicated staff member to investigate multiple secondary water sources and return to Council in 6 month with recommendations for a plan of action, and any other matters incident thereto.

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)

Items XI.32, XI.33, & XII.60

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)

XII. STAFF REPORTS

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XIV.62. Consideration to renew annual supply contract with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $115,328.00 for the purchase of motor oil and lubricants for the Laredo Transit Department. All motor oil and lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for one-year period beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second (last) of two extension periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management Operations Fund.

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.63)F.2. Discussion with possible action on becoming an Institutional Sponsor with COMCE Noreste to support the City's promotion of foreign trade, logistics, and security within the supply chain for companies based in Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Durango, Chihuahua, and Laredo Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.63)A.1. Discussion with possible action, and in line with the recent passage of proposition 10, to send items to poll the public, and any matters related thereto. Items include, but not limited to: 1. Does the public want a convention center or similar venue for the City? 2. Does the public want the City Council Members to be part-time of full time? 3. Does the public believe that City Council Members should receive pensions?

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

XVI.63)A.2. 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

XVI.63)A.3. Discussion with possible action on status of City Council electronic management training and voting system for council members, and any matters related thereto.

XVI.63)B.1. Discussion with possible action to explore an ordinance updating the land development code in regards to limitations on the building of new gas stations within 500-1000 feet from public schools, residences, hospitals, and childcare facilities to protect public safety from benzene and other harmful emissions, in accordance with EPA recommendations, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.63)B.2.Discussion with possible action regarding the City's electronic payment systems for various city services and bill/fee payments, and any matters incident thereto.

Nov 18, 2024 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

II. COMMUNICATIONS

VI. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)

XI.25. A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of the General Election and Special Election of the City of Laredo held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing City officials for City Council Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and for the proposed Charter Amendment propositions.

XI.26. A Resolution ordering and proclaiming a General City Runoff Election to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $50,409.67 with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting the election.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Items XVI.63)D.1. & D.2. & XVI.63)F.3.

XVI.63)D.2. Presentation by Marine Corps League Detachment 895 Commandant and Local Toys for Tots Coordinator Higinio "Gene" Reyes Jr., along with local partner Laredo Independent School District Trustee Rodolfo "Rudy" Morales to invite City Council, City Departments and the public to partake in this year toy drive

XVI.63)F.3. Discussion with possible action to dedicate the Lyon Water Tanks/Community Wellness Area (park, dog park, and walking trail) in memory of Lupita Cortez; and any other matters incident thereto.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)

XI.58. A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application for membership with the legacy water supply corporation (“LWSC”); appointing the city manager to serve as the city’s authorized representative for interacting with the LWSC and to serve in any positions with the LWSC to promote the interests of the city and execute all necessary documents relating thereto.

XVI.63)E.1. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to 24-C-243 create a position in the Utilities Department for a dedicated staff member to investigate multiple secondary water sources and return to Council in 6 month with recommendations for a plan of action, and any other matters incident thereto.

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)

Items XI.32, XI.33, & XII.60

XI. CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)

XII. STAFF REPORTS

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XIV.62. Consideration to renew annual supply contract with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $115,328.00 for the purchase of motor oil and lubricants for the Laredo Transit Department. All motor oil and lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for one-year period beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second (last) of two extension periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management Operations Fund.

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.63)F.2. Discussion with possible action on becoming an Institutional Sponsor with COMCE Noreste to support the City's promotion of foreign trade, logistics, and security within the supply chain for companies based in Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Durango, Chihuahua, and Laredo Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.63)A.1. Discussion with possible action, and in line with the recent passage of proposition 10, to send items to poll the public, and any matters related thereto. Items include, but not limited to: 1. Does the public want a convention center or similar venue for the City? 2. Does the public want the City Council Members to be part-time of full time? 3. Does the public believe that City Council Members should receive pensions?

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

XVI.63)A.2. 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

XVI.63)A.3. Discussion with possible action on status of City Council electronic management training and voting system for council members, and any matters related thereto.

XVI.63)B.1. Discussion with possible action to explore an ordinance updating the land development code in regards to limitations on the building of new gas stations within 500-1000 feet from public schools, residences, hospitals, and childcare facilities to protect public safety from benzene and other harmful emissions, in accordance with EPA recommendations, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVI.63)B.2.Discussion with possible action regarding the City's electronic payment systems for various city services and bill/fee payments, and any matters incident thereto.

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