Laredo, TX

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations on four zoning items, including a rezoning of about 5.2 acres south of Lomas Del Sur Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road from R-1/R-1A to B-4 (Highway Commercial). They will also consider conditional use permits for an auto body shop at 2917 Market Street and a warehouse/heavy machinery sales at 2303 Santa Rita Avenue, plus a rezoning at 219 East Taylor Street from R-3 to B-3. The agenda includes preliminary and final plat reviews for residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions, and a model rule subdivision compliance item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three speakers per side of an issue.

• Rezoning 5.2 acres south of Lomas Del Sur Blvd and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd from R-1/R-1A to B-4 (Highway Commercial) - ZC-069-2026
• Conditional use permit for auto body shop at 2917 Market Street - ZC-070-2026
• Conditional use permit for warehouse/storage and heavy machinery sales/display at 2303 Santa Rita Avenue (9,000 sq ft) - ZC-075-2026
• Rezoning Lots 3 & 4, Block 493, Eastern Division at 219 East Taylor St from R-3 to B-3 - ZC-071-2026
• Preliminary replat of Pinnacle Industry Center - FM 1472, Unit 8 into Lots 1A, 1B, 1C (industrial intent) - PL-172-2026

City Council

The Laredo City Council is holding a special meeting to order a special election to fill a vacancy in City Council District VIII. The council will also hear general comments from the mayor and may enter executive session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive action items.

• Resolution 2026-R-205 ordering a special election for City Council District VIII
• Authorizing the City Manager to contract with Webb County Elections Office to conduct the election
• Mayor's presentation on city matters and upcoming initiatives

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The Laredo City Council will hold public hearings and consider introductory ordinances on several zoning changes, including a rezoning recommended for denial, and special use permits for a restaurant serving alcohol and a bar with outdoor consumption. They will also vote on final readings of ordinances, including a $202,507 budget appropriation for a TIRZ bond arbitrage payment and new franchise agreements for refuse services. The agenda includes multiple recognitions, appointments, and consent agenda items such as a special election resolution and various contract approvals.

• Rezoning 317 East Eistetter St and 316/318 East Bustamante St from B-1 to B-3 (recommended denial)
• Special use permit for restaurant serving alcohol at 818/820 Clark Blvd (hours amended to 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thu-Sat, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun-Wed)
• Conditional use permit for bar with outdoor alcohol consumption at 4501/4500 McPherson Rd and 1302 East Taylor St (staff opposes outdoor portion)
• Final reading: $202,507 budget appropriation for Downtown TIRZ #1 2021B bond arbitrage payment
• Special election for City Council District VIII on Nov 3, 2026; filing deadline Aug 20

City Council

The Laredo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed city budget, cost-saving measures, and prioritization of core city functions, with possible action. They will also receive an update on the Hamilton Hotel, with possible action. The agenda includes citizen comments and a potential executive session.

• Discussion with possible action on proposed city budget and cost-saving measures (26-C-134)
• Discussion with possible action and update on Hamilton Hotel (26-C-136)
• Mayor's general comments on city matters and initiatives (26-1571)
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, in-person only

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Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the updated Future Thoroughfare Plan for the City's Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review several rezoning requests and preliminary and final plats for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

• Rezoning of 317 East Eistetter Street and 316 and 318 East Bustamante Street from B-1 to B-3
• Adoption of the updated Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix D of the Comprehensive Plan
• Preliminary plats for Embarcadero Phase 13, San Jose Del Rio, and Lomas Commercial
• Final plats for D&J Alexander Phase 15 and The Reserve at Regency
• Final replat of North Webb Industrial Park, Phase I

City Council

The City Council will consider a joint general election for city officials and a $92,567.46 contract with the Webb County Elections Office. The body is also reviewing multiple zoning changes, budget amendments for airport and transit projects, and new administrative procedures for international bridge tolls.

• Contract with Webb County Elections Office in the estimated amount of $92,567.46
• FAA Grant of $2,213,456.00 for Runway 18R extension and EMAS removal
• Rezoning of 2303 Santa Rita Avenue from R-3 to M-1
• Budget appropriation of $202,507.00 for Downtown TIRZ #1 2021B Certificate of Obligation Bond
• Conditional use permit for Heavy Machinery Sales/Display at 16111 FM 1472

Suicide Prevention Committe

The Suicide Prevention Committee will meet to discuss communications regarding the 988 You Are Not Alone Awareness Campaign and Public Health reports. The body will also review updates from the Laredo Police Department and the LOSS Team. No specific action items were detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of June 24, 2026 minutes
• City of Laredo Public Health Report on web page and 988 calls
• 988 You Are Not Alone Awareness Campaign
• LOSS Team trainings
• Laredo Police Department communications

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.2-The Coves At Winfield Development

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 board will hold a regular meeting to discuss project progress, infrastructure development, and updates to residential, commercial, and public improvements. The board will also review a financial report including the account balance and an annual report/reimbursement request, and identify upcoming development phases.

• Discussion of project progress and infrastructure development within TIRZ No. 2
• Identification of upcoming development phases and anticipated improvements
• Financial report: account balance and annual report/reimbursement request
• Next semi-annual report scheduled for January 2027

Municipal Civil Service Commission

The Municipal Civil Service Commission will meet to consider an appeal filed by Jahael B. Angeles Ramirez. The commission may enter a closed session to discuss the personnel matter before taking action.

• Appeal by Jahael B. Angeles Ramirez, Construction Inspector, Utilities Department, regarding a 10-day suspension effective 4/2/2026

City Council

The City Manager submitted the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the Proposed Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. No formal actions were taken to adopt the budget, establish tax rates, or authorize project funding.

• Accepted submission of Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (no action requested)
• Accepted submission of Proposed Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (no action requested)

City Council

The Laredo City Council will receive an after-action report on the recent Flood Emergency Declaration and an update on the police department's body-worn camera policy for immigration-related stops. The Council will also hold public hearings on 15 zoning items, including several conditional use permits for convenience stores and gas stations serving alcohol, and rezonings for multi-family housing and commercial districts. Additionally, the Council will consider a franchise for commercial refuse service and accept a $2,500 library grant.

• After-action report on July 2026 Flood Emergency Declaration (item 10)
• Update on Police Department's body-worn camera policy for immigration-related stops (item 11)
• Public hearings on conditional use permits for five convenience stores/gas stations serving alcohol on premises (items 22, 25, 28, 29, 30)
• Rezoning of 3.08 acres near Cerralvo Drive from R-1A to R-2 for multi-family housing and planned unit development for apartments (items 19, 26)
• Franchise to 5R’S Services LLC for commercial container refuse collection and disposal (item 33, estimated franchise fees to General Fund)

City Council approved a $11.25M contract for the completion of the Sports Complex Venue Phase 1B. The council also approved several land annexations and denied multiple conditional use permits for gas stations serving alcohol. Many zoning and grant items were introduced and tabled for future meetings.

• Approved $11.25M contract to Leyendecker Construction for Sports Complex Phase 1B
• Denied conditional use permits for gas stations at 4506 Ben-Cha Road, 8612 McPherson Road, 2501 East Del Mar, and 101 West Del Mar Blvd
• Approved Planned Unit Development Overlay for apartments south of Cerralvo Drive and west of Riverbank Drive
• Approved annexation of 23.942 acres at Cuatro Vientos Road and Sierra Vista Blvd (B-3 zoning)
• Approved annexation of 8.42 acres south of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Hur Ranch Road (M-1 zoning)
• Approved annexation of 5.19 acres south of FM 1472 and north of Mercury Mine Road (M-1 zoning)
• Approved annexation of 150.8236 acres northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar Road and River Bank Drive (M-1 zoning)
• Approved $2.889M contract to Monaco Development for Fire Station #10 Fleet Annex Building

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on surveying available land for hangar development. They will also hear staff reports on passenger, cargo, and fuel flow activity, and consider requests regarding pilot civil air programs and hangar space. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 24, 2026.

• Discussion and possible action to survey available land for hangar development
• Request to look into Pilot Civil Air Programs
• Request to look into hangar space for Pilot Programs
• Request to look into possible survey from previously leased property (Gravity Jets)
• Staff reports on passenger/cargo activity and Terminal Rehabilitation Project construction status

Keep Laredo Beautiful

The Keep Laredo Beautiful committee will meet to review affiliate activity and specific community programs. The body will discuss the Garden Club, Summer Sunrise Cleanups, Esperanza Awards, and Arbor Day.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Summer Sunrise Cleanups discussion
• Esperanza Awards discussion
• Arbor Day discussion
• Garden Club report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several requests for conditional use permits, special use permits, and land rezoning. The agenda also includes consideration of subdivision master plans, preliminary plats, and changes to meeting schedules.

• Conditional use permit for a Phone Exchange/Switching Station at 1016 San Francisco Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a bar with outdoor alcohol consumption at 4501 and 4500 McPherson Road and 1302 East Taylor Street
• Special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol at 818 and 820 Clark Boulevard
• Rezoning of 22.82 acres west of US Highway 83 and north of Masterson Road to R-1B
• Rezoning of 1101 Guadalupe Street from B-1/R-O to B-3

Fine Art & Culture Commission

The Fine Arts & Culture Commission will approve minutes from May 21, 2026, and discuss the frequency of its meetings. The body will also vote on officer positions and review a proposed ordinance change.

• Approval of May 21, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Commission meeting frequency
• Voting for Secretary and Sergeant at Arms
• Review of proposed ordinance changes
• Presentation of FY27 Annual Plan

Blue Ribbon Committee For People With Disabilities

The Blue Ribbon Committee for People With Disabilities will honor outgoing member Jaime Garza and review health department needs assessments. The committee will also discuss a public health program offering technical assistance to Texas A&M International University for a sensory room.

• Recognition of Jaime Garza for 13 years of service
• Review of health department needs assessments
• Public Health Autism Surveillance Program report
• Public Health Support for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs Program report
• Technical assistance offered to TAMIU Disability Services for a sensory room

Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination and Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee

Port Of Entry Advisory Committee

The Port Of Entry Advisory Committee will review updates on bridge expansion projects and traffic control. Members will discuss a $25 million Federal BUILD Grant for the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project.

• Update on $25 Million Federal BUILD Grant for World Trade Bridge Expansion Project
• Presentation on Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Traffic Control by Lt. Luis Sotelo
• TxDOT presentation on Highway Congestion Mitigation and Camino Colombia Project
• Reports on World Trade Bridge and Colombia Bridges Insufficient Funds U-Turns
• Proposed Driveway WTB Import Lot Status

Veterans Affairs Committee

The City of Laredo Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss nominating members for leadership roles and consider asking the mayor to add a council member to the group. The meeting will also cover an update on homeless veterans in Laredo and a request for information on the building selected for the resource center. Standard procedural items, including minutes approval and public comments, will be addressed.

• Discussion on nominating members for chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and chaplain roles
• Possible request to the mayor to add an additional council member to the committee
• Update on homeless veterans in Laredo from Community Development representative Rito De Anda
• Request for an update on the building selected for the veterans resource center
• American Legion raffle discussion to fund the boys State Baseball Team

Para Transit Advisory Committee

The committee will review district reports regarding paratransit needs and service compliance. Staff will present updates on ridership, customer certifications, budget summaries, and vehicle maintenance.

• District reports on paratransit needs
• Ridership and mobility device boarding reports
• El Lift certification and re-certification process review
• Budget report and summaries
• Review of PAC Bylaws

Municipal Civil Service Commission

The Laredo Municipal Civil Service Commission will review an employee appeal during its July 14, 2026 meeting. The body is considering possible action on the case of Armando Maldonado, a construction inspector in the Utilities Department, who challenged a ten-day suspension that began on April 2, 2026. The commission reviews civil service appeals that determine employee status and department staffing.

• Appeal by Armando Maldonado (Construction Inspector, Utilities Department) regarding a 10-Day Suspension effective April 2, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the June 30, 2026 meeting
• Public comment procedures requiring written witness cards submitted via online form

Historic District / Landmark Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding exterior alterations for a property in the Old Mercado Historic District. The request involves replacing original storefront windows with a stucco wall.

• Public hearing for exterior facade alterations at 901 Hidalgo Street (Lots 8 and 9, Block 42, Western Division)

City Utilities Advisory Committee

The City Utilities Advisory Committee will review the 2027-2028 budget and receive status updates on the capital improvement program. Members will also discuss ongoing lead service line replacement efforts and secondary water source improvements. Operational updates will cover pipe bursting, asphalt maintenance, and the transition to free chlorine disinfection.

• 2027-2028 budget review
• Lead service line replacement program status
• Secondary water source updates
• Capital improvement program (CIP) status
• Free chlorine conversion progress

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board will review multiple properties identified as public nuisances. Staff is recommending the demolition of various structures due to safety concerns or fire damage.

• Demolition of 2502 Sanders Avenue (including side storage room)
• Demolition of two structures at 4518 Springfield Avenue
• Demolition of two structures at 1019 San Enrique Avenue
• Demolition of fire-damaged structure at 1719 Scott Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review a request to rezone land for apartments near Cerralvo Drive. Members will also consider master plan revisions and multiple preliminary and final plats for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

• Rezoning of 3.08 acres from R-1A to R-2 PUD near Cerralvo Drive
• Master plan revision for The Coves at Winfield
• River Point Subdivision master plan review
• Variance for Valor Drive dead-end street length increase (500 to 700 feet)
• Variance for front-yard setback reductions at D&J Alexander and Western Division

Convention &Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee

This advisory committee meeting focuses on routine oversight, including reviewing year-to-date financial statements and hotel occupancy collections. Members will examine June tourism activity reports, marketing updates, and upcoming events. The agenda covers standard approvals and includes a public comment period.

• Review of year-to-date financial statements and hotel occupancy collections
• June tourism activity and marketing report overview
• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

City Council

The Council will consider rezoning a property for an Animal Care Substation and discuss long-term groundwater protection strategies. They will also address funding for the Hamilton Hotel's capital improvements and allocate funds to a community wellness complex.

• Rezoning 140 Ceniso Loop from Single Family Residential to Limited Business
• Converting office use at 140 Ceniso Loop to an Animal Care Substation with animal confinement
• Discussion of groundwater availability modeling and legal protections
• Funding repairs and deferred maintenance for the Hamilton Hotel
• Allocation of $150,000 from District 4 Priority Funds to Lupita Cortez Memorial Community Wellness & Recreation Complex

City Council approved rezoning for an animal care substation and authorized actions to protect groundwater interests and regional water development. The Council also allocated $150,000 for a community wellness complex and approved repairs for the Hamilton Hotel.

• Approved rezoning 140 Ceniso Loop from R-1 to B-1 (2026-O-131)
• Approved converting 140 Ceniso Loop office use to an Animal Care Substation (2026-O-132)
• Authorized City Manager and Attorney to protect groundwater interests regarding GMA-13
• Approved Regional Water Development Initiative and continued due diligence
• Approved funding and prioritization of Capital Improvement Program repairs at Hamilton Hotel
• Denied motion regarding election administration procedures and candidate filing requirements
• Approved $150,000 allocation from District 4 Priority Funds to Lupita Cortez Memorial Community Wellness & Recreation & Complex

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will host a workshop presentation by Able City, LLC regarding the ReCode Laredo initiative. This discussion focuses on updates to the city's Unified Development Code.

• ReCode Laredo, Unified Development Code Project presentation

Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination and Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee

The Rio Grande Riverfront Advisory Committee will review and potentially approve a City Manager-nominated expert to assess risks associated with the proposed border wall and buoy infrastructure. The group will also review future agenda items, confirm upcoming meeting dates, and finalize its internal committee structure.

• Action Item 26-1113: Vet expert qualifications for border wall and buoy risk analysis
• Review of future agenda items and committee structure confirmation
• Public comments period

Library Advisory Committee

The committee will review proposed changes to library ordinances and receive an update on the elevator replacement project. Members will also elect new officers and introduce the Library Operations Manager.

• Proposed library ordinance changes
• Elevator replacement update
• Election of Chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• Introduction of the Library Operations Manager

Airport Advisory Board

The board will review various airport performance metrics including passenger, cargo, and fuel flow activity. Staff will also provide updates on the Terminal Rehabilitation Project and property leasing status.

• Terminal Rehabilitation Project construction status
• Civil Air Patrol Program partnership update
• Pilot program and funding status update
• Passenger, Cargo, and Fuel Flow activity reports
• Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical property lease updates