Video index

Recognition and Communication

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XVII.88) A.1.Discussion and update on the creation of a Plaza to Plaza corridor, which would include existing discussions between the Mayor of Laredo and the Mayor of Nuevo Laredo to increase tourism, border security and economic development in the respective downtowns and communities.

XVII.88) A.2. Discussion with possible action on directing management to create a Marketing and/or Strategic Plan for City of Laredo positions before Washington Legislative trip, and an educational campaign consistent with the law for the May bond referendum election, and any matters related thereto.

XVII.88) E.2. Discussion with possible action to host a City of Laredo budget 25-C-24 and finance workshop for the citizens of Laredo, using the City's actual numbers, so the public may gain a better understanding of our City finances, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII.88) A.3. Discussion with possible action on utility updates, and any matters related thereto.

XVII.88) D.1. Status update with possible action on the timeline of filling the Utilities Director position and the City's efforts to apply for Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) low-interest loans through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and when we will be submitting a TWDB Project Information Form (PIF), and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII.88) D.2. Discussion with possible action to initiate a parking permit program for the Khaledi Heights subdivision in light of increasingly difficult parking concerns related to Alexander High School students to ensure adequate access to residences, driveways and mailboxes, and also to grant the City Manager permission to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Independent School District (UISD) if he sees fit to help facilitate better parking solutions together, within the bounds of the law and City charter, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII.14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (n) to prohibit the parking of vehicles on a public street within 8 feet of a mailbox.

XVII.88) B.1. Presentation by the Laredo Immigrant Alliance regarding Immigrant Rights as granted by current U.S. laws in order to inform our community, with possible action.

Items XII.40 & XII.45

XVII.88) C.1. Discussion with possible action authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to waive the fees (sponsor) for the use of Sames Auto Arena on August 9, 2025 for THE DIOCESE OF LAREDO'S 25 year Anniversary Mass and for law enforcement escort/traffic control for a Eucharistic Adoration procession to be held on Saturday March 31, 2025; and any matter incident thereto.

XVII.88) F.1. Discussion and possible action on the review and update of truck routes in Laredo to align with current traffic conditions, safety goals, and stakeholder recommendations, and any other matters Incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. SECOND READING

XI.28. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the Adex Trading, Inc., for a property located at 2015 Pappas, constituting of approximately 97,183 square feet of land, including approximately 28,366 square feet of building space known as Building No. 1315. Lease term shall be for five years, commencing on January 1, 2025 with four options, each equal to five years, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The monthly rent shall be $6,973.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XIII.76. Staff report from the Economic Development Department on the status and progress of the Laredo CARES 3.0 workforce development program between Laredo College and the City of Laredo.

XIII.77. Update with possible action from City staff on a plan of action to assess current bridge tolls at the city's international bridges.

Items XV.83. - XV.87

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

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XVII.88.E.1. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements to Riverbank Drive; including status on improved crosswalks, signage, street parking, with possible modifications to relevant fine schedules, and any other matters incident thereto.

Feb 18, 2025 City Council

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Recognition and Communication

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XVII.88) A.1.Discussion and update on the creation of a Plaza to Plaza corridor, which would include existing discussions between the Mayor of Laredo and the Mayor of Nuevo Laredo to increase tourism, border security and economic development in the respective downtowns and communities.

XVII.88) A.2. Discussion with possible action on directing management to create a Marketing and/or Strategic Plan for City of Laredo positions before Washington Legislative trip, and an educational campaign consistent with the law for the May bond referendum election, and any matters related thereto.

XVII.88) E.2. Discussion with possible action to host a City of Laredo budget 25-C-24 and finance workshop for the citizens of Laredo, using the City's actual numbers, so the public may gain a better understanding of our City finances, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII.88) A.3. Discussion with possible action on utility updates, and any matters related thereto.

XVII.88) D.1. Status update with possible action on the timeline of filling the Utilities Director position and the City's efforts to apply for Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) low-interest loans through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and when we will be submitting a TWDB Project Information Form (PIF), and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII.88) D.2. Discussion with possible action to initiate a parking permit program for the Khaledi Heights subdivision in light of increasingly difficult parking concerns related to Alexander High School students to ensure adequate access to residences, driveways and mailboxes, and also to grant the City Manager permission to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Independent School District (UISD) if he sees fit to help facilitate better parking solutions together, within the bounds of the law and City charter, and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII.14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (n) to prohibit the parking of vehicles on a public street within 8 feet of a mailbox.

XVII.88) B.1. Presentation by the Laredo Immigrant Alliance regarding Immigrant Rights as granted by current U.S. laws in order to inform our community, with possible action.

Items XII.40 & XII.45

XVII.88) C.1. Discussion with possible action authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to waive the fees (sponsor) for the use of Sames Auto Arena on August 9, 2025 for THE DIOCESE OF LAREDO'S 25 year Anniversary Mass and for law enforcement escort/traffic control for a Eucharistic Adoration procession to be held on Saturday March 31, 2025; and any matter incident thereto.

XVII.88) F.1. Discussion and possible action on the review and update of truck routes in Laredo to align with current traffic conditions, safety goals, and stakeholder recommendations, and any other matters Incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. SECOND READING

XI.28. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the Adex Trading, Inc., for a property located at 2015 Pappas, constituting of approximately 97,183 square feet of land, including approximately 28,366 square feet of building space known as Building No. 1315. Lease term shall be for five years, commencing on January 1, 2025 with four options, each equal to five years, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The monthly rent shall be $6,973.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XIII.76. Staff report from the Economic Development Department on the status and progress of the Laredo CARES 3.0 workforce development program between Laredo College and the City of Laredo.

XIII.77. Update with possible action from City staff on a plan of action to assess current bridge tolls at the city's international bridges.

Items XV.83. - XV.87

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

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XVII.88.E.1. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements to Riverbank Drive; including status on improved crosswalks, signage, street parking, with possible modifications to relevant fine schedules, and any other matters incident thereto.

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