Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VII.1. Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.

VII. 2. Introduction of new Bridge Director, Elsa Hinojosa.

66) A.1. Discussion with possible action on improving efficiency, review and approval of City grant submission process and any matters related thereto.

Items VIII.1 - VIII.3 & I.1 - I.2

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2)

XII.34. Authorizing for the City Manager to grant a blanket easement to the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission until such time as the Easement Property is further defined. Upon completion of the Texas Barrier Infrastructure construction on this parcel, Grantee will provide Grantor with a professional ground survey including a plat and field notes defining the precise location of the Easement Property located at 102 State Highway 255 in Webb County, Texas and being THE SURFACE ONLY of a tract of land, situated in ABSTRACT 502, SUR 1462 WCSL 48.013 ACS. The Temporary Construction Easement will automatically terminate and revert to the Grantor, free and clear of any right, title, or interest in Grantee, upon whichever first occurs: (i) the completion of construction of the Easement Facilities on the Easement Property; or (ii) twenty-four (24) months following the date hereof. There is no financial impact at this time. (Part 1 of 2)

A.1. In recognition of Chief Rodriguez, rank officers, and all Laredo Police Officers for their planning and execution of all 2025 WBCA events, securing overall public safety, in collaboration with the many law enforcement agencies.

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII.34. Authorizing for the City Manager to grant a blanket easement to the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission until such time as the Easement Property is further defined. Upon completion of the Texas Barrier Infrastructure construction on this parcel, Grantee will provide Grantor with a professional ground survey including a plat and field notes defining the precise location of the Easement Property located at 102 State Highway 255 in Webb County, Texas and being THE SURFACE ONLY of a tract of land, situated in ABSTRACT 502, SUR 1462 WCSL 48.013 ACS. The Temporary Construction Easement will automatically terminate and revert to the Grantor, free and clear of any right, title, or interest in Grantee, upon whichever first occurs: (i) the completion of construction of the Easement Facilities on the Easement Property; or (ii) twenty-four (24) months following the date hereof. There is no financial impact at this time. (Part 2 of 2)

XII.30. Discussion and possible action to address the newly created municipal judge position following the approval of the Charter Revision requiring two full-time municipal judges, including the process for appointment pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 29.011 and Texas Elections Code Section 201.027. The City will open the appointment process to interested candidates for a period of thirty (30) days. Candidates must submit a letter of interest and a resume for consideration. Upon the close of the submission period, the names and qualifications of all applicants will be presented to City Council for review.

IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

X. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

Items XII.28 & XII.29

Items XII.31 - XII.33 & XII.35 - XI.60

XIII.61 Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignments of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto

XIII.62 Presentation on the Laredo Rising Initiative, a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization program aimed at improving public safety, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering community engagement. This initiative seeks to reclaim neighborhoods from harmful influences, invest in public spaces, and strengthen resident involvement to create safer and more vibrant communities.

XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XV. 65. Motion to ratify and amend the contract terms for FY23-011 with 2025-RT-12 Laredo Occupational Center, LLC, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of occupational medical services. The original contract terms were for an initial three-year period with the option to renew for one additional two-year period. On February 5, 2024, the contract was renewed for one additional one -year period. Staff is requesting that this contract’s current extension period be extended to February 5, 2026 with the remaining extension periods be amended to two one -year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations.

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

XIII.63. Presentation by the City Manager on annual city goals and priorities for 2025

XVII. 66) D.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.

XVII. 66) C.1. Discussion with possible action to amend the current or enter into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Diocese of Laredo to add additional overflow parking at Divine Mercy Park which would be open to the public, and any other matters incident thereto.

Mar 03, 2025 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VII.1. Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.

VII. 2. Introduction of new Bridge Director, Elsa Hinojosa.

66) A.1. Discussion with possible action on improving efficiency, review and approval of City grant submission process and any matters related thereto.

Items VIII.1 - VIII.3 & I.1 - I.2

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2)

XII.34. Authorizing for the City Manager to grant a blanket easement to the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission until such time as the Easement Property is further defined. Upon completion of the Texas Barrier Infrastructure construction on this parcel, Grantee will provide Grantor with a professional ground survey including a plat and field notes defining the precise location of the Easement Property located at 102 State Highway 255 in Webb County, Texas and being THE SURFACE ONLY of a tract of land, situated in ABSTRACT 502, SUR 1462 WCSL 48.013 ACS. The Temporary Construction Easement will automatically terminate and revert to the Grantor, free and clear of any right, title, or interest in Grantee, upon whichever first occurs: (i) the completion of construction of the Easement Facilities on the Easement Property; or (ii) twenty-four (24) months following the date hereof. There is no financial impact at this time. (Part 1 of 2)

A.1. In recognition of Chief Rodriguez, rank officers, and all Laredo Police Officers for their planning and execution of all 2025 WBCA events, securing overall public safety, in collaboration with the many law enforcement agencies.

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII.34. Authorizing for the City Manager to grant a blanket easement to the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission until such time as the Easement Property is further defined. Upon completion of the Texas Barrier Infrastructure construction on this parcel, Grantee will provide Grantor with a professional ground survey including a plat and field notes defining the precise location of the Easement Property located at 102 State Highway 255 in Webb County, Texas and being THE SURFACE ONLY of a tract of land, situated in ABSTRACT 502, SUR 1462 WCSL 48.013 ACS. The Temporary Construction Easement will automatically terminate and revert to the Grantor, free and clear of any right, title, or interest in Grantee, upon whichever first occurs: (i) the completion of construction of the Easement Facilities on the Easement Property; or (ii) twenty-four (24) months following the date hereof. There is no financial impact at this time. (Part 2 of 2)

XII.30. Discussion and possible action to address the newly created municipal judge position following the approval of the Charter Revision requiring two full-time municipal judges, including the process for appointment pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 29.011 and Texas Elections Code Section 201.027. The City will open the appointment process to interested candidates for a period of thirty (30) days. Candidates must submit a letter of interest and a resume for consideration. Upon the close of the submission period, the names and qualifications of all applicants will be presented to City Council for review.

IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

X. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

Items XII.28 & XII.29

Items XII.31 - XII.33 & XII.35 - XI.60

XIII.61 Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignments of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto

XIII.62 Presentation on the Laredo Rising Initiative, a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization program aimed at improving public safety, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering community engagement. This initiative seeks to reclaim neighborhoods from harmful influences, invest in public spaces, and strengthen resident involvement to create safer and more vibrant communities.

XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XV. 65. Motion to ratify and amend the contract terms for FY23-011 with 2025-RT-12 Laredo Occupational Center, LLC, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of occupational medical services. The original contract terms were for an initial three-year period with the option to renew for one additional two-year period. On February 5, 2024, the contract was renewed for one additional one -year period. Staff is requesting that this contract’s current extension period be extended to February 5, 2026 with the remaining extension periods be amended to two one -year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations.

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

XIII.63. Presentation by the City Manager on annual city goals and priorities for 2025

XVII. 66) D.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.

XVII. 66) C.1. Discussion with possible action to amend the current or enter into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Diocese of Laredo to add additional overflow parking at Divine Mercy Park which would be open to the public, and any other matters incident thereto.

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