Video index
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 3)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
9. Recognizing the members of the Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, TAMIU Chapter, for their remarkable contribution of over 2,100 community service hours during the 2024–2025 academic year. We extend special recognition to Rodolfo Rendon, Dylan Bryand, and Carlo
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 3)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 3 of 3)
COMMUNICATIONS
45. Discussion with possible action on sending a resolution in line with the Southern Alliance of Cities to request Mexico pay the water amounts to South Texas that were recently agreed to by the October 25 deadline, and any matters related to thereto. 25-C-176
46. Discussion with possible action on update of previously approved feasibility study on convention center/multi-use center, or any matters related thereto. 25-C-182
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE and PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES and INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
18. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,100.00, establishing the rental rates and tenant policies for the Lafayette Tiny Homes Rental Housing Project located at 3602 Eagle Pass, and amending the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one Administrative Assistant, grade 205 and one Building Maintenance Mechanic, grade 204. These rental units must serve individuals who are low-income, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, and must offer affordable rents in accordance with HOME-ARP and HOME program regulations.
CONSENT AGENDA
29. Discuss and take action on a resolution authorizing defeasance and redemption of a portion of the City’s outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015 and other related matters.
36. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Dr. David H. Cruz, M.D., for continued physician oversight of the City’s Employee Health & Wellness Clinic. This agreement consolidates medical direction, workers’ compensation review, and prescriptive authority. The initial term of the agreement is two years, with up to two additional one-year extensions upon satisfactory performance. Annual base compensation shall be $75,000 per year, with a 3% annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), not to exceed a total contract value amount of $315,000.00. Funding is available in the Risk Management Fund - Employee Health and Wellness.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items 42 & 44
43. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the CNG Facilities Maintenance Agreement by increasing the year amount from $150,000.00 to $243,000.00, henceforward, due to that all of the fixed route buses are now operated by compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and the fuel stations are needing frequent maintenance. Service facilities are located at 401 Scott St and 5710 Daugherty Ave. No other amendment to the agreement. Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fund.
ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
47. Discussion with possible action on a status update on the vehicles for hire ordinance and any others matters incident thereto.
CONSENT AGENDA
48. Discussion with possible action regarding the feasibility, planning, and potential development of a City of Laredo Civic Center, including evaluation of potential locations, funding mechanisms, public-private partnership opportunities, and any other matters incident thereto.
49. Discussion and possible action to support federal employees affected by a government shutdown by allowing the deferral of utility payments during the shutdown period, without disconnection penalties or late fees; and any matter incident thereto.
50. Discussion with possible action to install speed humps on Martens Street, Josefina Drive, Crownwood Drive, and Bulldog Blvd. as needed; and any matter incident thereto.
51. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on how the City will be implementing the indoor recreation feasibility study which was funded in the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
52. Discussion with possible action regarding the possible purchase of property that connects Divine Mercy Park and Shiloh Bike Trails, and any other matters incident thereto.
53. Discussion with possible action regarding the enforcement and applicability of City ordinances pertaining to the operation of businesses from residential properties without the required permits, including the legality of using residential lawns or premises to advertise items for sale—such as motor vehicles—not owned by the property occupant, and any other matters incident thereto.
54. Discussion with possible action on opportunities for centralization of city services within the organization, and any other matters incident thereto.
55. Discussion with possible action regarding Riverbank drive, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)
55. Discussion with possible action regarding Riverbank drive, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
56. Discussion with possible action to consider the Mercadito Azteca feasibility study, including potential designation of 14 Iturbide as the project site, comparison of renovation needs identified in the feasibility study with the assessment prepared by the Engineering Department, identification of which organization would be engaged to work with this property, and identification of funding partnerships to offset costs of building renovations, startup, and ongoing operations, and any other matters incident thereto.
8. 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.
Oct 20, 2025 City Council
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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 3)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
9. Recognizing the members of the Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, TAMIU Chapter, for their remarkable contribution of over 2,100 community service hours during the 2024–2025 academic year. We extend special recognition to Rodolfo Rendon, Dylan Bryand, and Carlo
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 3)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 3 of 3)
COMMUNICATIONS
45. Discussion with possible action on sending a resolution in line with the Southern Alliance of Cities to request Mexico pay the water amounts to South Texas that were recently agreed to by the October 25 deadline, and any matters related to thereto. 25-C-176
46. Discussion with possible action on update of previously approved feasibility study on convention center/multi-use center, or any matters related thereto. 25-C-182
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE and PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES and INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
18. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $62,100.00, establishing the rental rates and tenant policies for the Lafayette Tiny Homes Rental Housing Project located at 3602 Eagle Pass, and amending the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one Administrative Assistant, grade 205 and one Building Maintenance Mechanic, grade 204. These rental units must serve individuals who are low-income, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, and must offer affordable rents in accordance with HOME-ARP and HOME program regulations.
CONSENT AGENDA
29. Discuss and take action on a resolution authorizing defeasance and redemption of a portion of the City’s outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015 and other related matters.
36. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Dr. David H. Cruz, M.D., for continued physician oversight of the City’s Employee Health & Wellness Clinic. This agreement consolidates medical direction, workers’ compensation review, and prescriptive authority. The initial term of the agreement is two years, with up to two additional one-year extensions upon satisfactory performance. Annual base compensation shall be $75,000 per year, with a 3% annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), not to exceed a total contract value amount of $315,000.00. Funding is available in the Risk Management Fund - Employee Health and Wellness.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items 42 & 44
43. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the CNG Facilities Maintenance Agreement by increasing the year amount from $150,000.00 to $243,000.00, henceforward, due to that all of the fixed route buses are now operated by compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and the fuel stations are needing frequent maintenance. Service facilities are located at 401 Scott St and 5710 Daugherty Ave. No other amendment to the agreement. Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fund.
ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
47. Discussion with possible action on a status update on the vehicles for hire ordinance and any others matters incident thereto.
CONSENT AGENDA
48. Discussion with possible action regarding the feasibility, planning, and potential development of a City of Laredo Civic Center, including evaluation of potential locations, funding mechanisms, public-private partnership opportunities, and any other matters incident thereto.
49. Discussion and possible action to support federal employees affected by a government shutdown by allowing the deferral of utility payments during the shutdown period, without disconnection penalties or late fees; and any matter incident thereto.
50. Discussion with possible action to install speed humps on Martens Street, Josefina Drive, Crownwood Drive, and Bulldog Blvd. as needed; and any matter incident thereto.
51. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on how the City will be implementing the indoor recreation feasibility study which was funded in the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and any other matters incident thereto.
52. Discussion with possible action regarding the possible purchase of property that connects Divine Mercy Park and Shiloh Bike Trails, and any other matters incident thereto.
53. Discussion with possible action regarding the enforcement and applicability of City ordinances pertaining to the operation of businesses from residential properties without the required permits, including the legality of using residential lawns or premises to advertise items for sale—such as motor vehicles—not owned by the property occupant, and any other matters incident thereto.
54. Discussion with possible action on opportunities for centralization of city services within the organization, and any other matters incident thereto.
55. Discussion with possible action regarding Riverbank drive, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)
55. Discussion with possible action regarding Riverbank drive, and any other matters incident thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
56. Discussion with possible action to consider the Mercadito Azteca feasibility study, including potential designation of 14 Iturbide as the project site, comparison of renovation needs identified in the feasibility study with the assessment prepared by the Engineering Department, identification of which organization would be engaged to work with this property, and identification of funding partnerships to offset costs of building renovations, startup, and ongoing operations, and any other matters incident thereto.
8. 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.
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