City Council - Workshop - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Government Body: City Council - Workshop
Meeting Type: City Council - Workshop
Location: Laredo, TX
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

63 items on the agenda.

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RECOGNITION•Item 1

Recognition of the Garbage Truck Art Project Student Winners

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RECOGNITION•Item 2

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, will present the Key to the City to Mr. Richard "Heatwave" Berler in recognition of his over 40 years of service as a meteorologist and his dedicated involvement in the Laredo community.

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RECOGNITION•Item 3

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and Council recognize Lt. Charlie A. Rosales of the Laredo Police Department, who successfully graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, as part of the program's 297th session.

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RECOGNITION•Item 4

The City of Laredo Mayor, Victor D. Treviño, and Council proudly recognize Karime Nevarez for qualifying for the Ultra Marathon World Championship.

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RECOGNITION•Item 5

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and City Council proudly recognize Martin High School Junior, Sergio "Javi" Martinez, 2026 Texas High School Power Lifting Association (THSPA) State Champion.

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RECOGNITION•Item 6

The City of Laredo Mayor, Victor D. Treviño, and Council proudly recognize Ay Carbon Tacos & Hamburguesas for their community support and outstanding service in providing quality food to Laredo's residents.

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COMMUNICATIONS•Item 7

Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.

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COMMUNICATIONS•Item 8

The City of Laredo Bridge Department invites the Mayor and City Council to kick off International Bridge Week, taking place April 13 through April 17, 2026.

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COMMUNICATIONS•Item 9

Update on Harvard Bloomberg Programs, renaming of Cesar Chavez Parkway, Federal Earmarks, and border discussions with federal agencies.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES•Item 10

Presentation for confirmation by City Council of Nathan Henry Chu as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES•Item 11

Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Tina Cerda to the Laredo Commission for Women.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES•Item 12

Appointment by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr. of Jose Angel Martinez Jr. to the Downtown Business Improvement District/Downtown Management District Committee.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES•Item 13

Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino of Laura Llanes to the Civic Partnership and Engagement Advisory Committee.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES•Item 14

Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño to the Housing Authority of the City of Laredo, to be announced during the City Council meeting.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 15

Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2025-2026 Capital Grants Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total project amount of $797,890.00.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 16

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY 2026 Financial Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 17

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2026 General Fund Library Department by appropriating $9,000.00 in revenues and expenses for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Family Place Library Training Grant.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 18

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY26 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $69,044.00.

26-468

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 19

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and the City of Laredo Police Department (Lessee).

26-477

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 20

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Community Development Department Housing Rehabilitation Fund FY25-26 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,150,000.00.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 21

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, "Health and Sanitation," Article I, "In General," Section 15-11 of the Code of Ordinances to add the fees for the mammography screening.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 22

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,800.00.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 23

Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the new construction of a solar panel pergola and the addition of solar panels on the existing residential structure on Lot 1, Block 201, Western Division, located at 1602 Washington Street.

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PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE•Item 24

Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alteration of the side façade along Lincoln Street by adding a terracotta clay mural on part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40, Western Division, located at 502 Convent Avenue.

26-580

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES•Item 25

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending appendix a, definitions, of the Land development Code by establishing cigar lounges as the only smoking establishment that is allowed to serve alcohol.

26-522

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES•Item 26

An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II Entitled "Presiding Municipal Court Judge" Of The Laredo Code Of Ordinances by amending Section 20-17 to provide for the commencement of the term.

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INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES•Item 27

An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the ratification of the City Manager to activate the Laredo Fire Department's Fire Engine 3016.

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SECOND READING•Item 28

Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to DebriCo LLC to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 29

Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area community Foundation for the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 30

Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 31

An Ordinance Amending The City Of Laredo's Code Of Ordinance Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Drug And Alcohol Policy Of The Code Of Ordinances.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 32

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, concerning a voluntary annexation request by David Reuthinger, on behalf of Reuthinger Living Trust.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 33

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 13.74 acres.

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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 34

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo International Airport and the City of Laredo Police Department for approximately 5,320 square feet.

2026-O-41

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 35

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division.

ZC-021-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 36

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a baseball bat manufacturing (woodworking shop).

ZC-022-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 37

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, San Isidro Northeast Las Palmas Subdivision.

ZC-024-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 38

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6 and the east half (1/2) of Lot 5, Block 92, Eastern Division.

ZC-025-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 39

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Riverhill South Subdivision.

ZC-020-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 40

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 55.27 acre tract.

ZC-023-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 41

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0432 acres.

ZC-026-2026

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES•Item 42

An Ordinance authorizing the establishment of fees, terms, and conditions for the lease and use of the El Metro Park & Ride facility.

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STAFF REPORTS•Item 75

Discussion with possible action to accept and approve reports/reviews presented by Internal Audit.

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STAFF REPORTS•Item 76

Environmental & Solid Waste Department staff report with possible action related to residential services, public education efforts, and related issues.

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STAFF REPORTS•Item 77

Discussion and possible action on the Building and Planning Development Services Stabilization and Modernization Plan.

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RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD•Item 78

Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal/extension of the Lamar Texas Limited Partnership, d/b/a Lamar Advertising contract FY22-042 of Laredo for bus shelter advertising.

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RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD•Item 79

Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase two paratransit vans from vendor Model1.

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RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD•Item 80

Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $469,978.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2023 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

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RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD•Item 81

Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $504,035.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2024 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 82

Discussion with possible action on Youth Aviation Pilot Program as part of a City Youth Mentorship Partnership initiative.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 83

Discussion with possible action on creating a sustainable campaign to improve the presentation and visual experience of our city.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 84

Status update regarding the voting system installed in council chambers.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 85

Discussion and possible action to have the City Secretary look into the possible implementation of online accessibility to serve on boards, committees, and commissions.

26-C-26

GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 86

Discussion with possible action to support the second annual Buckin' Blues Company, Buckin' N Rockin event to be held May 16, 2026 honoring National Police Week 2026.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 87

Presentation by Martin Castro, RGISC Watershed Science Director (and Member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee) of an environmental report commissioned by RGISC.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 88

Discussion with possible action to have the Parks and Recreation Department develop a plan that allows citizens or nonprofit organizations to assist with unlocking and locking park restrooms during hours of operation.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 89

Discussion with possible action regarding having the City consider possible truck parking lease options on unused City property.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 90

Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the status of the indoor recreation feasibility study funded in the FY26 CIP budget.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 91

Discussion with possible action to create a project management policy, with standardized reporting.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 92

Discussion with possible action regarding water pressure and recent water breaks on Mines Rd.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 93

Discussion with possible action to establish a CIP project for the development of a master plan for the Muller property.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 94

Discussion with possible action on the implementation of a structured City Council Committee system and a Pre-Council Review process.

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GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS•Item 95

Proudly recognizing the recipients of the 2026 Spirit of Laredo Scholarship.

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