6. • Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinanceCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 493, Eastern Division, located at 219 East Taylor Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application. ZC-071-2026 District VIII

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-09-21

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.”

Gilbert Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“For”

Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“For”

Melissa R. Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“For”

Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“For”

Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

YES

“For”

Vanessa Perez

Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)

YES

“For”

Alyssa Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)

YES

“For”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.