Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:30 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. 1. Discussion with possible action pursuant to Section 55 1.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of an Interim City Manager until such time as a new City Manager is appointed by City Council pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Charter, and any other matter incident thereto. 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 111th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 3. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 7:18-CV-375; United States of America v. 801.077 Acres of Land, more or less, situated in Starr County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo, et al. pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas McAllen Division; and return to open session for possible action. A. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to appoint an Acting City Manager and initiate a nationwide search for a permanent City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 1 1 1th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Discussion with possible action to define the hierarchy of the City Manager's Office by ordinance as: one (1) Deputy City Manager and two (2) Assistant City Managers, defining them as City Officials, and further designating these three (3) FTE's as permanent positions under the City Manager's annual department budget; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt, Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, and Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to establish an ad-hoc committee to assist with the search of the new City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt, Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, and Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. A. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to appoint an Acting City Manager and initiate a nationwide search for a permanent City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 1 1 1th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 111th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 3. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 7:18-CV-375; United States of America v. 801.077 Acres of Land, more or less, situated in Starr County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo, et al. pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas McAllen Division; and return to open session for possible action. VII. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 01, 2019 Special City Council
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:30 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. 1. Discussion with possible action pursuant to Section 55 1.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of an Interim City Manager until such time as a new City Manager is appointed by City Council pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Charter, and any other matter incident thereto. 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 111th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 3. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 7:18-CV-375; United States of America v. 801.077 Acres of Land, more or less, situated in Starr County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo, et al. pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas McAllen Division; and return to open session for possible action. A. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to appoint an Acting City Manager and initiate a nationwide search for a permanent City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 1 1 1th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Discussion with possible action to define the hierarchy of the City Manager's Office by ordinance as: one (1) Deputy City Manager and two (2) Assistant City Managers, defining them as City Officials, and further designating these three (3) FTE's as permanent positions under the City Manager's annual department budget; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt, Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, and Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.)
Discussion with possible action to establish an ad-hoc committee to assist with the search of the new City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt, Council Member Vidal Rodriguez, and Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. A. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to appoint an Acting City Manager and initiate a nationwide search for a permanent City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli, Council Member George Altgelt, and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 1 1 1th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 2. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving City of Laredo v. Laredo Lomas Properties, Ltd., and the Premises located at 1500 Logan Street, in Laredo, Texas 78040, Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2; pending in the District Court of Webb County, Texas, 111th Judicial District; and return to open session for possible action. 3. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 (1 )(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation involving Civil No. 7:18-CV-375; United States of America v. 801.077 Acres of Land, more or less, situated in Starr County, State of Texas, and City of Laredo, et al. pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas McAllen Division; and return to open session for possible action. VII. ADJOURNMENT