Video index

CALL TO ORDER

RECOGNITION

MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

60. Staff report presentation with possible action regarding the Municipal Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee, including discussion and possible direction on membership structure, policy considerations, and related matters for the City of Laredo.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

67. Discussion with possible action to support and promote voter participation, civic engagement, and public awareness of upcoming elections through nonpartisan voter education and outreach efforts, and any matters incident thereto.

75. Discussion with possible action to have the City bring back an aggressive “Shop Local” campaign as was previously pushed by the City, working with the Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, all relevant stakeholders, and any other matters incident thereto.

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

CONSENT AGENDA

43. Consideration for approval amendment no. 2, an increase in the amount of $1,114,725.00 to the professional services contract with JHS Architect Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Phase 1B Project. This amendment no. 2 is to provide additional architectural and engineering services that encompass building design, park planning, and landscape architectural design. Current contract amount with this amendment is $5,189,725.00. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Tax Fund.

57. Staff report with possible action to approve the recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Xiomarra Milann. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library Department.

58. Discussion with possible action to approve the employee and retiree health insurance plan designs, including six (6) health insurance plan options to be made available, and the premium contribution structure for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.

62. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the regular City Council meeting currently scheduled for July 20, 2026, and to establish a new meeting date and time.

59. Discussion with possible action to approve the temporary closure of International Bridge 1 (“Gateway to the Americas”) at the request of the Consulado General de Mexico en Laredo, submitted by Consul General Juan Carlos Mendoza Sanchez, in order to hold the 1st Annual Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

69. Discussion with possible action regarding regulations, policies, permitting requirements, and development standards for industries and facilities that require substantial water consumption or other limited public resources, including the evaluation of potential impacts on long-term water supply, utility infrastructure, sustainability, and public welfare, and any matters related thereto.

Jun 15, 2026 City Council

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CALL TO ORDER

RECOGNITION

MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

60. Staff report presentation with possible action regarding the Municipal Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee, including discussion and possible direction on membership structure, policy considerations, and related matters for the City of Laredo.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

67. Discussion with possible action to support and promote voter participation, civic engagement, and public awareness of upcoming elections through nonpartisan voter education and outreach efforts, and any matters incident thereto.

75. Discussion with possible action to have the City bring back an aggressive “Shop Local” campaign as was previously pushed by the City, working with the Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, all relevant stakeholders, and any other matters incident thereto.

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

CONSENT AGENDA

43. Consideration for approval amendment no. 2, an increase in the amount of $1,114,725.00 to the professional services contract with JHS Architect Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Phase 1B Project. This amendment no. 2 is to provide additional architectural and engineering services that encompass building design, park planning, and landscape architectural design. Current contract amount with this amendment is $5,189,725.00. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Tax Fund.

57. Staff report with possible action to approve the recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Xiomarra Milann. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library Department.

58. Discussion with possible action to approve the employee and retiree health insurance plan designs, including six (6) health insurance plan options to be made available, and the premium contribution structure for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.

62. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the regular City Council meeting currently scheduled for July 20, 2026, and to establish a new meeting date and time.

59. Discussion with possible action to approve the temporary closure of International Bridge 1 (“Gateway to the Americas”) at the request of the Consulado General de Mexico en Laredo, submitted by Consul General Juan Carlos Mendoza Sanchez, in order to hold the 1st Annual Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

69. Discussion with possible action regarding regulations, policies, permitting requirements, and development standards for industries and facilities that require substantial water consumption or other limited public resources, including the evaluation of potential impacts on long-term water supply, utility infrastructure, sustainability, and public welfare, and any matters related thereto.

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