62. Discussion with possible action on renaming Cesar Chavez Walkway and any matters related thereto.

65. Discussion with possible action to recognize and honor the women, route specialists, refuse collectors, heavy equipment operators of the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and public health of our community. Lara Lara, Karla Doria, Alexandra Lara and Martha Lara. This recognition aims to highlight the contributions of women in a traditionally male-dominated field, acknowledge their daily efforts in providing essential services, and commend their role in keeping the City of Laredo clean, safe, and beautiful.

63. Discussion with possible action to review current strategies, policies, and initiatives related to addressing individuals experiencing homelessness, including the City’s proposed solutions and public awareness campaigns, and any matters related thereto.

64. Discussion and update on next steps to move forward implementation of secondary water source and any matters related thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

42. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to grant limited right of entry to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for boundary survey activities on select City-owned parcels related to federal border infrastructure planning.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

THIRD AND FINAL READINGS

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

66. Discussion with possible action to create an advocacy position regarding the City of Laredo’s interests in the Amistad Dam and Amistad Reservoir as they pertain to overall City Water Security planning with the goal of integration into the City’s legislative agenda and shared with relevant Federal agencies, officials, and stakeholders, and any other matters incident thereto.

67. Discussion with possible action to approve a resolution by City Council to the EPA public comments portal in support of maintaining the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) standard for ethylene oxide, and any other matters incident thereto.

68. Discussion with possible action regarding the City pursuing Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) practices in future budget cycles, and any other matters incident thereto.

69. Discussion with possible action to establish a CIP project for the development of a master plan for the Muller property, including eight acres designated for a police sector station with a training room, public walking trails, a food truck area with restrooms, and a regional public park space utilizing pending parkland fees from Green Ranch and future residential development, and any other matters incident thereto.

70. Discussion with possible action to create a project management policy, with standardized reporting, and any other matters incident thereto.

71. Discussion with possible action regarding water pressure and recent water breaks on Mines Rd, to include a status report, and any other matters incident thereto.

74. Discussion and possible action to review and amend the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances related to the regulation of recycling businesses and facilities, including but not limited to licensing, land use, operational standards, environmental and fire safety requirements, and enforcement provisions, and to address any other matters incident thereto.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

72. Discussion with possible action to direct City Management to evaluate, develop, and implement a plaza activation program to include food vendors, live entertainment, cultural programming, and other activities in downtown plazas, and any other matters incident thereto.

73. Discussion with possible action to establish a residential parking permitting program for downtown residents, including eligibility criteria, permit issuance, designated residential parking areas, enforcement measures, and any other matters incident thereto.

Apr 20, 2026 City Council

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62. Discussion with possible action on renaming Cesar Chavez Walkway and any matters related thereto.

65. Discussion with possible action to recognize and honor the women, route specialists, refuse collectors, heavy equipment operators of the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and public health of our community. Lara Lara, Karla Doria, Alexandra Lara and Martha Lara. This recognition aims to highlight the contributions of women in a traditionally male-dominated field, acknowledge their daily efforts in providing essential services, and commend their role in keeping the City of Laredo clean, safe, and beautiful.

63. Discussion with possible action to review current strategies, policies, and initiatives related to addressing individuals experiencing homelessness, including the City’s proposed solutions and public awareness campaigns, and any matters related thereto.

64. Discussion and update on next steps to move forward implementation of secondary water source and any matters related thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

42. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to grant limited right of entry to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for boundary survey activities on select City-owned parcels related to federal border infrastructure planning.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)

THIRD AND FINAL READINGS

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

66. Discussion with possible action to create an advocacy position regarding the City of Laredo’s interests in the Amistad Dam and Amistad Reservoir as they pertain to overall City Water Security planning with the goal of integration into the City’s legislative agenda and shared with relevant Federal agencies, officials, and stakeholders, and any other matters incident thereto.

67. Discussion with possible action to approve a resolution by City Council to the EPA public comments portal in support of maintaining the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) standard for ethylene oxide, and any other matters incident thereto.

68. Discussion with possible action regarding the City pursuing Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) practices in future budget cycles, and any other matters incident thereto.

69. Discussion with possible action to establish a CIP project for the development of a master plan for the Muller property, including eight acres designated for a police sector station with a training room, public walking trails, a food truck area with restrooms, and a regional public park space utilizing pending parkland fees from Green Ranch and future residential development, and any other matters incident thereto.

70. Discussion with possible action to create a project management policy, with standardized reporting, and any other matters incident thereto.

71. Discussion with possible action regarding water pressure and recent water breaks on Mines Rd, to include a status report, and any other matters incident thereto.

74. Discussion and possible action to review and amend the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances related to the regulation of recycling businesses and facilities, including but not limited to licensing, land use, operational standards, environmental and fire safety requirements, and enforcement provisions, and to address any other matters incident thereto.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

72. Discussion with possible action to direct City Management to evaluate, develop, and implement a plaza activation program to include food vendors, live entertainment, cultural programming, and other activities in downtown plazas, and any other matters incident thereto.

73. Discussion with possible action to establish a residential parking permitting program for downtown residents, including eligibility criteria, permit issuance, designated residential parking areas, enforcement measures, and any other matters incident thereto.

Apr 20, 2026 City Council

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