Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION

XIX.54. Recognition of United South High School administration and Ms. Martha Alvarez, Principal for earning an A-rating from the Texas Education Agency and ranking No. 1 in the state among comparable high schools, with a score of 93. United South High School stands as a model of excellence and achievement for Texas schools.

XIX.59. Recognizing Aaron Garza, an 8-year-old third grader at San Isidro Elementary School, for his acceptance into the National Math Stars program. Out of 6,000 applicants nationwide, Aaron was one of only 80 students selected, placing him in the top 0.2% of I-Ready math performers. He is the only student from UISD and Laredo to advance to the final stage.

IV.4. Presentation by the Laredo Climate Cohort and invitation to the September 17th Town Hall "Protect Our Climate Protect Our Future" at the Laredo Public Library, and any other matters related thereto.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)

XIX.53. Discussion with possible action to have a permanent Texas Flag and the Republic of the Rio Grande Flag at City Council Chambers and incorporation of the Texas Pledge into the opening of City Council meetings, and any matters related thereto.

IV.3. Discussion with possible action to create a cooperation agreement with Mexico City to further facilitate our binational collaboration and international commerce with our largest trade partner, (Mexico) and any other matters related thereto.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 3)

IX. PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 3)

II.2. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify acceptance of a grant agreement in the amount of $4,000,000.00 from the US Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) , under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant for the purpose of funding the preliminary planning, engineering and other work required for the subsequent applications for the grade crossing and grade separation improvements. Local match of $1,000,000.00 from Texas Mexican Railway Company and The Kansas City Southern Railway Company accepted via Resolution 2025-R-142. Grant Funding is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 3 of 3)

Additional item

X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XII. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XIV. CONSENT AGENDA

XIV.21. Discussion with possible action to consider evidence pursuant to212.904 of the Texas Local Government Code requested by agents of Laredo Vapor Land, LLC as it relates to the development of the property located at 4302 E. Saunders. (Part 1 of 2)

XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.21. Discussion with possible action to consider evidence pursuant to212.904 of the Texas Local Government Code requested by agents of Laredo Vapor Land, LLC as it relates to the development of the property located at 4302 E. Saunders. (Part 2 of 2)

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

II. CONSENT AGENDA

XIV.25. Consideration to contract FY24-100 to sole bidder Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, Laredo, Texas for an amount not to exceed $264,160.00 for providing drinks for the detoxification department. The term of this contract is subject to future appropriations and will commence on October 1st, 2024 through December 31, 2026; contract shall be for 27 months period beginning the date of execution, with an option to renew for two additional years. Funding for this contract is available in the Detoxification budget.

XIV.43. Motion to nominate a Council Member/Person as the City of Laredo's candidate to serve for the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026-2029 Year Term commencing on January 1, 2026 as per the passage of Senate Bill 2 of the 88th Legislature in 2023 and Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code. City Council will cast its 1,039 votes in any manner it wishes for those individuals listed on the ballot provided by the Chief Appraiser.

XIV.44. Consideration to award annual service contract FY25-068 with the most responsive/responsible bidder SPL, Inc. Broussard, LA in an annual amount up to $211,000.00 for a total contract value of $1,055,000.00 to provide laboratory analytical services for water and wastewater samples in accordance to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved standard methods. Sample testing is done on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Term of the contract is for two years with three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.

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

XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XIX.56. Discussion with possible action to submit a Resolution urging the Environmental Protection Agency to continue enforcing the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards; and any other matters incident thereto.

Items XIX.57. & XIX.58.

XIX.55. Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance regarding signage in the Historic District of Laredo to prevent illuminated signs in and adjacent to St. Agustin Plaza in order to preserve its authenticity.

Items XIX.60. - XIX.62

XV.47. Staff report on current status of plan to improve city services related to online registration and payment systems, as directed through Council Item 25-C-113.

Sep 15, 2025 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. RECOGNITION

XIX.54. Recognition of United South High School administration and Ms. Martha Alvarez, Principal for earning an A-rating from the Texas Education Agency and ranking No. 1 in the state among comparable high schools, with a score of 93. United South High School stands as a model of excellence and achievement for Texas schools.

XIX.59. Recognizing Aaron Garza, an 8-year-old third grader at San Isidro Elementary School, for his acceptance into the National Math Stars program. Out of 6,000 applicants nationwide, Aaron was one of only 80 students selected, placing him in the top 0.2% of I-Ready math performers. He is the only student from UISD and Laredo to advance to the final stage.

IV.4. Presentation by the Laredo Climate Cohort and invitation to the September 17th Town Hall "Protect Our Climate Protect Our Future" at the Laredo Public Library, and any other matters related thereto.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 1 of 2)

XIX.53. Discussion with possible action to have a permanent Texas Flag and the Republic of the Rio Grande Flag at City Council Chambers and incorporation of the Texas Pledge into the opening of City Council meetings, and any matters related thereto.

IV.3. Discussion with possible action to create a cooperation agreement with Mexico City to further facilitate our binational collaboration and international commerce with our largest trade partner, (Mexico) and any other matters related thereto.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS (Part 2 of 2)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 3)

IX. PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 3)

II.2. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify acceptance of a grant agreement in the amount of $4,000,000.00 from the US Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) , under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant for the purpose of funding the preliminary planning, engineering and other work required for the subsequent applications for the grade crossing and grade separation improvements. Local match of $1,000,000.00 from Texas Mexican Railway Company and The Kansas City Southern Railway Company accepted via Resolution 2025-R-142. Grant Funding is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund.

XIX.63. Discussion and possible action to solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an engineer to update the most recent quiet zone diagnostic study for the CPKC Railroad quiet zone (as necessary) and to prepare plans, specifications and estimates and represent the City of Laredo in Federal Rail Administration (FRA) implementation of a quiet zone and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 3 of 3)

Additional item

X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XII. FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XIV. CONSENT AGENDA

XIV.21. Discussion with possible action to consider evidence pursuant to212.904 of the Texas Local Government Code requested by agents of Laredo Vapor Land, LLC as it relates to the development of the property located at 4302 E. Saunders. (Part 1 of 2)

XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.21. Discussion with possible action to consider evidence pursuant to212.904 of the Texas Local Government Code requested by agents of Laredo Vapor Land, LLC as it relates to the development of the property located at 4302 E. Saunders. (Part 2 of 2)

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

II. CONSENT AGENDA

XIV.25. Consideration to contract FY24-100 to sole bidder Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, Laredo, Texas for an amount not to exceed $264,160.00 for providing drinks for the detoxification department. The term of this contract is subject to future appropriations and will commence on October 1st, 2024 through December 31, 2026; contract shall be for 27 months period beginning the date of execution, with an option to renew for two additional years. Funding for this contract is available in the Detoxification budget.

XIV.43. Motion to nominate a Council Member/Person as the City of Laredo's candidate to serve for the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026-2029 Year Term commencing on January 1, 2026 as per the passage of Senate Bill 2 of the 88th Legislature in 2023 and Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code. City Council will cast its 1,039 votes in any manner it wishes for those individuals listed on the ballot provided by the Chief Appraiser.

XIV.44. Consideration to award annual service contract FY25-068 with the most responsive/responsible bidder SPL, Inc. Broussard, LA in an annual amount up to $211,000.00 for a total contract value of $1,055,000.00 to provide laboratory analytical services for water and wastewater samples in accordance to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved standard methods. Sample testing is done on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Term of the contract is for two years with three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.

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

XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XIX.56. Discussion with possible action to submit a Resolution urging the Environmental Protection Agency to continue enforcing the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards; and any other matters incident thereto.

Items XIX.57. & XIX.58.

XIX.55. Discussion with possible action to create an ordinance regarding signage in the Historic District of Laredo to prevent illuminated signs in and adjacent to St. Agustin Plaza in order to preserve its authenticity.

Items XIX.60. - XIX.62

XV.47. Staff report on current status of plan to improve city services related to online registration and payment systems, as directed through Council Item 25-C-113.

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